ArchWonk
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Architecture.
Geopolitics/Global Affairs/NatSec.
WHERE THE F*CK IS CONGRESS?
#StandWithTheConstitution
#StandWithTheRuleOfLaw #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 #StandWithNATO
Geopolitics/Global Affairs/NatSec.
WHERE THE F*CK IS CONGRESS?
#StandWithTheConstitution
#StandWithTheRuleOfLaw #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 #StandWithNATO
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi: Challenges to the international order are gaining momentum. In the Indo-Pacific, we are seeing further military build-ups by China and North Korea, as well as the strengthening of cooperation between China and Russia, and Russia and North Korea.
January 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi: Challenges to the international order are gaining momentum. In the Indo-Pacific, we are seeing further military build-ups by China and North Korea, as well as the strengthening of cooperation between China and Russia, and Russia and North Korea.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether the US's attack on Venezuela broke international law, but "stands with' Danish PM over Trump's comments over Greenland
January 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether the US's attack on Venezuela broke international law, but "stands with' Danish PM over Trump's comments over Greenland
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Chinese and South Korean companies signed nine cooperation agreements, authorities said, during a state visit by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
January 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Chinese and South Korean companies signed nine cooperation agreements, authorities said, during a state visit by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
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China launched an average of 2.6 million cyberattacks per day against Taiwan in 2025, according to a new report from Taiwan's National Security Bureau.
January 5, 2026 at 12:47 PM
China launched an average of 2.6 million cyberattacks per day against Taiwan in 2025, according to a new report from Taiwan's National Security Bureau.
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The Trump administration is threatening to retake the Panama Canal.
In response, President José Raúl Mulino told our friends at @revealnews.org, “The canal belongs to the Panamanian people and will remain so.”
In response, President José Raúl Mulino told our friends at @revealnews.org, “The canal belongs to the Panamanian people and will remain so.”
Trump's Panama Canal chaos
The administration’s America First approach to foreign policy is perplexing and even destabilizing some longtime US allies.
www.motherjones.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Trump administration is threatening to retake the Panama Canal.
In response, President José Raúl Mulino told our friends at @revealnews.org, “The canal belongs to the Panamanian people and will remain so.”
In response, President José Raúl Mulino told our friends at @revealnews.org, “The canal belongs to the Panamanian people and will remain so.”
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This insanity has to stop.
EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with Michael Scherer, Donald Trump threatened Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, with a fate worse than Maduro’s; defended regime change in the country; and expressed renewed interest in the U.S. seizing Greenland.
Trump: Delcy Rodríguez Might Be Next
The president told The Atlantic that the interim Venezuelan president will meet a fate worse than Maduro’s unless she complies with U.S. wishes.
bit.ly
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This insanity has to stop.
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Ballistic missiles attack on Kyiv! ❗️
January 5, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Ballistic missiles attack on Kyiv! ❗️
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Swalwell: He couldn't run a casino, and now he's going to run a country in South America while he fails to run a country in North America?
January 4, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Swalwell: He couldn't run a casino, and now he's going to run a country in South America while he fails to run a country in North America?
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Reminder: Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair's Chris Whipple: "If he were to authorize some activity on land, then it's war, then [we'd need] Congress."
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Reminder: Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair's Chris Whipple: "If he were to authorize some activity on land, then it's war, then [we'd need] Congress."
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⚠️⚠️ Takeoff of strategic bombers Tu-95MS and Tu-160.
The number is being determined.
The number is being determined.
January 4, 2026 at 10:44 PM
⚠️⚠️ Takeoff of strategic bombers Tu-95MS and Tu-160.
The number is being determined.
The number is being determined.
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Understanding what's happening with Venezuela through the lens of President Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan & Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Live with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer
Understanding what's happening with Venezuela with President Biden's National Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Understanding what's happening with Venezuela through the lens of President Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan & Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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🧵 DEVELOPMENTS IN IRAN – JAN 4, 2026
1/3 AERO-TECH: The Iranian Space Agency confirms 3 satellites—Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2—have entered their "orbital testing phase." Officials report completing "corrective measures" today to stabilize the Paya satellite after a rocky orbital injection last week.
1/3 AERO-TECH: The Iranian Space Agency confirms 3 satellites—Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2—have entered their "orbital testing phase." Officials report completing "corrective measures" today to stabilize the Paya satellite after a rocky orbital injection last week.
January 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
🧵 DEVELOPMENTS IN IRAN – JAN 4, 2026
1/3 AERO-TECH: The Iranian Space Agency confirms 3 satellites—Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2—have entered their "orbital testing phase." Officials report completing "corrective measures" today to stabilize the Paya satellite after a rocky orbital injection last week.
1/3 AERO-TECH: The Iranian Space Agency confirms 3 satellites—Paya, Kowsar, and Zafar-2—have entered their "orbital testing phase." Officials report completing "corrective measures" today to stabilize the Paya satellite after a rocky orbital injection last week.
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NEW: Russian officials continue to respond to the US military operation in Venezuela, but the response from senior Kremlin decisionmakers remains relatively muted.🧵(1/3)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 4, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar010426
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 4, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar010426
January 4, 2026 at 9:35 PM
NEW: Russian officials continue to respond to the US military operation in Venezuela, but the response from senior Kremlin decisionmakers remains relatively muted.🧵(1/3)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 4, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar010426
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 4, 2026: isw.pub/UkrWar010426
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lest we forget the why.
January 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
lest we forget the why.
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Nicolás Maduro will appear in court in New York on January 5. He’s set to face Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92 years old and one of the most seasoned federal judges, at the Southern District Court in Lower Manhattan. The hearing is scheduled for noon local time (19:00 Kyiv time).
January 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Nicolás Maduro will appear in court in New York on January 5. He’s set to face Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92 years old and one of the most seasoned federal judges, at the Southern District Court in Lower Manhattan. The hearing is scheduled for noon local time (19:00 Kyiv time).
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The world is approaching an inflection point, where discontinuity—war, financial crisis, or natural disaster—buries the post-Cold War era and ushers in a new, unknowable order.
Welcome to the Age of Chaos
The top global risks of 2026 show an ever more unstable world.
foreignpolicy.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The world is approaching an inflection point, where discontinuity—war, financial crisis, or natural disaster—buries the post-Cold War era and ushers in a new, unknowable order.
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This is the tip of the iceberg.
As detailed in 2020 bestseller Proof of Corruption, Trump used Erik Prince, Rudy Giuliani and a megadonor to launch clandestine negotiations in Venezuela that would've effectuated some version of the deal. America is being lied to every which way.
As detailed in 2020 bestseller Proof of Corruption, Trump used Erik Prince, Rudy Giuliani and a megadonor to launch clandestine negotiations in Venezuela that would've effectuated some version of the deal. America is being lied to every which way.
January 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
This is the tip of the iceberg.
As detailed in 2020 bestseller Proof of Corruption, Trump used Erik Prince, Rudy Giuliani and a megadonor to launch clandestine negotiations in Venezuela that would've effectuated some version of the deal. America is being lied to every which way.
As detailed in 2020 bestseller Proof of Corruption, Trump used Erik Prince, Rudy Giuliani and a megadonor to launch clandestine negotiations in Venezuela that would've effectuated some version of the deal. America is being lied to every which way.
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During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
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BREAKING: The U.S. won’t govern Venezuela, but will press changes through an oil blockade, Rubio says, after Trump claims of running the country.
Venezuela live updates: Uncertainty and legal questions remain after US captures Maduro
The Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and claims that it will “run” the country are raising stark new questions about the legality of the U.S. actions and its future operations in the South American nation.
bit.ly
January 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Trump regime via Rubio trying to walk comments back after Trump claimed he would run Venezuelataking a wrecking ball to the region.Extremely dangerous precedent’ set by Trump’s attack on Venezuela, 6 countries warn US action ‘constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace & regional security.
‘Extremely dangerous precedent’ set by Trump’s attack on Venezuela, six countries warn – live
Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay say US action ‘constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace and regional security and endanger the civilian population’
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Trump regime via Rubio trying to walk comments back after Trump claimed he would run Venezuelataking a wrecking ball to the region.Extremely dangerous precedent’ set by Trump’s attack on Venezuela, 6 countries warn US action ‘constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace & regional security.
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The president told @theatlantic.com that the interim Venezuelan president will meet a fate worse than Maduro’s unless she complies with U.S. wishes.
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
Trump: Delcy Rodríguez Might Be Next
The president told The Atlantic that the interim Venezuelan president will meet a fate worse than Maduro’s unless she complies with U.S. wishes.
www.theatlantic.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The president told @theatlantic.com that the interim Venezuelan president will meet a fate worse than Maduro’s unless she complies with U.S. wishes.
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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Comer: "You're gonna see the Trump administration continue to freeze funds until Democrat governors do like what the Republican governors are doing: they're complying with the federal government, with the Trump administration."
January 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Comer: "You're gonna see the Trump administration continue to freeze funds until Democrat governors do like what the Republican governors are doing: they're complying with the federal government, with the Trump administration."
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For those keeping track at home, so far in 2026—in just 85 hours—members of the Trump administration have threatened to invade or annex or otherwise attack the following countries:
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇬🇱 Greenland
🇮🇷 Iran
🇨🇦 Canada
This derangement puts Kim Jong-un to shame.
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇬🇱 Greenland
🇮🇷 Iran
🇨🇦 Canada
This derangement puts Kim Jong-un to shame.
January 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
For those keeping track at home, so far in 2026—in just 85 hours—members of the Trump administration have threatened to invade or annex or otherwise attack the following countries:
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇬🇱 Greenland
🇮🇷 Iran
🇨🇦 Canada
This derangement puts Kim Jong-un to shame.
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇬🇱 Greenland
🇮🇷 Iran
🇨🇦 Canada
This derangement puts Kim Jong-un to shame.
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Epstein confirms Trump knew about his activities [crimes] and hints at Trump’s Russian money laundering: "[REDACTED] worked at Mara Lago. Trump knew of it, and came to my house many times during that period. The testimony of houseman John allessi confirmed it." #OpDeathEaters
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Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 5:18 AM
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To: jeffrey epstein <jeevacation@gmail.com>
prostittion is a state crime.
never before a man in his own house charged with soliciting.! in Florida first
felony solication for the THIRD offense.. A grand jury was held and they found me guilty of one count of reurd take or odes need per ridie in no
no criminal record..
• there is a
felony soliciation. because there were many girls. • mandatory diversion. sentence.. !!!!. a grand jury . ususally only for capital murder cases. Recarey and Reiter (police chief). pulled my garbage for months, and surveilled the house. letting all the girs come and go?! called in the FBI. they did not like the grand jury result. and released to the press, the raw sewage of police interviews, ie, no girl was cross examined EVER.. Unheard of.. - the girls retunred the house multiplie times. for 200 dollars for a rub and tug.. no sex. some worked in the locak massage parlors. most in thier mid twenties..
There is only
press stories told my strippers of me buying my girlfiedn from slovakia from her parents. girls under 15.
all made up to get press.
FBI / puts a task force together title " operation leap year " to investigate
my personal massage activity?! nuts. interviews my chiropractor? medical info.. etc.
worked at Mara Lago. Trump knew of it. and came to my house many times during that
period. The testimony of the houseman John allessi confirmed it. He never got a massage. abe gosman a friend of mine. ran into financial difficulty with assited living homes.
His home was listed
at 45 million dollars. with no takers for months on end. He and I agreed a price of 30m. (His wife ends up going to jail for lying to the bankrupty trustee about her jewelry.) this is in the summer of 04. I became the stalking horse bidder at 36m. ie if someone bid higher I …](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6tu2htulhvnivixtdype45hs/bafkreifco4dwgafsbin6l747uivgqjhlvs7wy3eerzpbykzidqbn4kopii@jpeg)
January 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Epstein confirms Trump knew about his activities [crimes] and hints at Trump’s Russian money laundering: "[REDACTED] worked at Mara Lago. Trump knew of it, and came to my house many times during that period. The testimony of houseman John allessi confirmed it." #OpDeathEaters