David Phinney
@davidphinney.bsky.social
Journalist/writer/producer -- L.A. Times, Politico, Daily Beast, PBS, BBC, AJE, blah blah blah. Cover national and international affairs. Doing a slow-launch on this https://davidphinney.substack.com/
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The city of Dnipro suffered the largest Russian missile and drone attack: over 8,000 people were left without heating.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The city of Dnipro suffered the largest Russian missile and drone attack: over 8,000 people were left without heating.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
How many people has Trump Scrooged this year?
December 25, 2025 at 4:17 AM
How many people has Trump Scrooged this year?
I wonder how much Russia ally, Venezuela, figures into the phone conversations between Trump and Putin, i.e.,"You take Ukraine and leave Venezuela for me," or "Stay out of Venezuela or I'll sell Zelensky some Tomahawks."
October 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I wonder how much Russia ally, Venezuela, figures into the phone conversations between Trump and Putin, i.e.,"You take Ukraine and leave Venezuela for me," or "Stay out of Venezuela or I'll sell Zelensky some Tomahawks."
Agent Brown, better known as horseshit. ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-posts-...
Trump posts AI video of himself flying KING TRUMP jet and bombing protesters with brown liquid
The president’s video comes after weeks of Republican complaints about violent political rhetoric on the left
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October 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Agent Brown, better known as horseshit. ca.news.yahoo.com/trump-posts-...
Nice timing, Mr. Speaker. Totally nutsville.
It's all a hoax, but he acted as an informant. It was created by Biden and Obama, but he worked for the FBI as a snitch before they were elected. Why are we tolerating this?
Speaker Johnson Suddenly Claims Trump Acted as an ‘FBI Informant’ On Epstein
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Speaker Johnson Suddenly Claims Trump Acted as an ‘FBI Informant’ On Epstein
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Speaker Johnson Suddenly Claims Trump Acted as an ‘FBI Informant’ On Epstein
"When he first heard the rumor, he kicked him out of Mar-a-Lago. He was an FBI informant to try to take this stuff down,” Johnson claimed
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September 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Nice timing, Mr. Speaker. Totally nutsville.
I dunno about this.
August 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I dunno about this.
It’s time for Putin to pack up his bloody invasion and head home, go to his room and spend some quiet time reflecting on the death and destruction he has caused. davidphinney.substack.com/p/pursuing-b...
July 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It’s time for Putin to pack up his bloody invasion and head home, go to his room and spend some quiet time reflecting on the death and destruction he has caused. davidphinney.substack.com/p/pursuing-b...
Russians bombed entrance to Lukianivska metro station, which is right next door to a McDonald’s, Trump’s favorite hamburger purveyor. That McDonald’s in Kyiv has been hit by Russians in the past.
July 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Russians bombed entrance to Lukianivska metro station, which is right next door to a McDonald’s, Trump’s favorite hamburger purveyor. That McDonald’s in Kyiv has been hit by Russians in the past.
Sounds like a laundromat "Some of the Epstein money transfers disclosed in a report from JPMorgan Chase involved accounts at two Russian banks before those institutions were subject to U.S. sanctions. A few transactions red-flagged were for as much as $100 million." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
In Epstein Case, Follow the Money, Democratic Senator Says
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July 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Sounds like a laundromat "Some of the Epstein money transfers disclosed in a report from JPMorgan Chase involved accounts at two Russian banks before those institutions were subject to U.S. sanctions. A few transactions red-flagged were for as much as $100 million." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/b...
"You can quit the world but the world won’t quit you... 'Earlier in the century America was too uproarious and aggressive. We’ll stop now. Goodbye,' the world won’t respond by saying,'What geopolitical modesty you evince! Goodbye now, and best wishes to you.'
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Opinion | Trump Is Coming Around on Ukraine
He begins to acknowledge that Putin is a menace and ‘isolationism’ isn’t a viable strategic approach.
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July 14, 2025 at 5:17 AM
"You can quit the world but the world won’t quit you... 'Earlier in the century America was too uproarious and aggressive. We’ll stop now. Goodbye,' the world won’t respond by saying,'What geopolitical modesty you evince! Goodbye now, and best wishes to you.'
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I've seen Springsteen live over 30 times, often in smaller halls in his earlier years. Yeah, the music became a bit worn to my ears. Took time off, then saw him a few years ago and it was fantastic. This is one of my faves -- cinematic lyrics performed with passion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDF...
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Backstreets (Live in New York City)
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
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July 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I've seen Springsteen live over 30 times, often in smaller halls in his earlier years. Yeah, the music became a bit worn to my ears. Took time off, then saw him a few years ago and it was fantastic. This is one of my faves -- cinematic lyrics performed with passion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGDF...
Drop a bunch of bunker buster bombs and Trump suddenly transforms into a strutting Captain America on his way to collecting a Nobel Peace Prize. No “forever wars,” just parades. The president seems to like that. People jump when the U.S. military flexes its muscle.
June 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Drop a bunch of bunker buster bombs and Trump suddenly transforms into a strutting Captain America on his way to collecting a Nobel Peace Prize. No “forever wars,” just parades. The president seems to like that. People jump when the U.S. military flexes its muscle.
Riding Trump's Merry-Go-Round Around Ukraine
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Riding Trump's Merry-Go-Round Around Ukraine
It’s difficult to know what Trump means. He’s a merry-go-round of contradictory statements who says one thing one day and something different the next.
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June 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Riding Trump's Merry-Go-Round Around Ukraine
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“Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers.”
No wonder Trump said that he’s considering imposing sanctions on Ukraine. He is just following orders from the Kremlin.
No wonder Trump said that he’s considering imposing sanctions on Ukraine. He is just following orders from the Kremlin.
June 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
“Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers.”
No wonder Trump said that he’s considering imposing sanctions on Ukraine. He is just following orders from the Kremlin.
No wonder Trump said that he’s considering imposing sanctions on Ukraine. He is just following orders from the Kremlin.
This is not only terrorism, it is murder. Another jaw-dropping, appalling report on the deadly Russian drone targeting of Kherson residents, including the elderly and the young. Caolan takes great risks to deliver the facts on what is happening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_np...
I Went Back To The Ukraine City Where Drones Hunt Everyone
YouTube video by Caolan Robertson
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June 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This is not only terrorism, it is murder. Another jaw-dropping, appalling report on the deadly Russian drone targeting of Kherson residents, including the elderly and the young. Caolan takes great risks to deliver the facts on what is happening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_np...
More than a thousand years ago, Princess Olga of Kyiv sent birds to set the enemy's city on fire.
June 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
More than a thousand years ago, Princess Olga of Kyiv sent birds to set the enemy's city on fire.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/o... Embarrassing lack of understanding the details. Has the simplistic reasoning of a 12-year-old.
Opinion | If Trump Walks Away From Ukraine Now, He Looks Weak, and Putin Wins
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May 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/o... Embarrassing lack of understanding the details. Has the simplistic reasoning of a 12-year-old.
"Nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get together," Trump predicted before talking to Putin. And that’s exactly what happened. Nothing.
May 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"Nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get together," Trump predicted before talking to Putin. And that’s exactly what happened. Nothing.
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as any cancer patient (& their family) knows, this is heartbreaking news and should be treated as such. Set aside the politics for one freaking minute, people.
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
The cancer has metastasized to the bone, according to the former president's personal office.
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May 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
as any cancer patient (& their family) knows, this is heartbreaking news and should be treated as such. Set aside the politics for one freaking minute, people.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/a... A White House spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.
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May 16, 2025 at 2:08 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/a... A White House spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Thursday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/u... Money money money
Donald Jr. and Eric Trump Pursue New Deals That Would Enrich President Trump
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing new ventures involving billions of dollars.
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May 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/u... Money money money
A better mineral deal for Ukraine and the U.S.. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
MSN
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April 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A better mineral deal for Ukraine and the U.S.. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
A new private membership club in Washington, D.C., co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is charging a $500,000 membership fee — and there’s already a waiting list. www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/d...
Donald Trump Jr. co-founds new private members club, Executive Branch, with a $500,000 fee
Executive Branch held a launch party that included members of President Donald Trump's administration as well as wealthy CEOs, tech founders and policy experts.
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April 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A new private membership club in Washington, D.C., co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is charging a $500,000 membership fee — and there’s already a waiting list. www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/d...
They lost their spine.
April 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
They lost their spine.