DeirdreDonovan
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🇺🇦💛💙 Ukraine is fighting for its Freedom from the Russian thug state. A Frmr prosecutor asst and teacher 🇺🇸 Courage trumps cowardice with the power of the people. Fight or Fold 🇺🇸🗽⚖️
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🚨 Trump has pardoned a former FBI counterintelligence agent who had refused to testify about his work for Oleg Deripaska and Dmitry Rybolovlev – two Russian oligarchs with direct ties to Putin’s inner circle.
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Trump Pardon Buries FBI's Secret Work for Putin's Oligarchs
The former FBI agent's pardon came after his co-defendant’s daughter donated $3.5 million to Donald Trump
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@cbsnews.com tells @colbertlateshow.bsky.social they can't air interview with @jamestalarico.bsky.social and the result is millions of views on YouTube and more Americans now know who he is and are following him. Great job CBS and FCC you Brendan Carr, indeed!
February 17, 2026 at 7:41 PM
@cbsnews.com tells @colbertlateshow.bsky.social they can't air interview with @jamestalarico.bsky.social and the result is millions of views on YouTube and more Americans now know who he is and are following him. Great job CBS and FCC you Brendan Carr, indeed!
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“.. The Monday interview is on pace to shatter clips of Colbert’s December interview with pop superstar Taylor Swift ..”
@forbes.com #TXsen
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@forbes.com #TXsen
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February 17, 2026 at 7:33 PM
“.. The Monday interview is on pace to shatter clips of Colbert’s December interview with pop superstar Taylor Swift ..”
@forbes.com #TXsen
@colbertlateshow.bsky.social @jamestalarico.bsky.social
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@forbes.com #TXsen
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Please tell me Colbert’s interview now starts with a picture of Barbara Streisand
“.. The Monday interview is on pace to shatter clips of Colbert’s December interview with pop superstar Taylor Swift ..”
@forbes.com #TXsen
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@forbes.com #TXsen
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February 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Please tell me Colbert’s interview now starts with a picture of Barbara Streisand
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February 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Trump’s EPA just rescinded one of its most important rulings that protected public health & the climate because Trump is beholden to coal & fossil fuels.
@michaelemann.bsky.social joins for a sobering conversation about our climate crisis that has perilously escalated.
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@michaelemann.bsky.social joins for a sobering conversation about our climate crisis that has perilously escalated.
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Trump’s FATAL DECISION Sends WORLD Towards DISASTER
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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February 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Trump’s EPA just rescinded one of its most important rulings that protected public health & the climate because Trump is beholden to coal & fossil fuels.
@michaelemann.bsky.social joins for a sobering conversation about our climate crisis that has perilously escalated.
youtu.be/9vx1zTG6VbI?...
@michaelemann.bsky.social joins for a sobering conversation about our climate crisis that has perilously escalated.
youtu.be/9vx1zTG6VbI?...
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😂 The Russian military allegedly used Starlink to mislead the Ukrainian Armed Forces; they don't need it, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson stated.
Meanwhile, state propagandists continue to urge Russians to chip in for American terminals…
Meanwhile, state propagandists continue to urge Russians to chip in for American terminals…
February 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
😂 The Russian military allegedly used Starlink to mislead the Ukrainian Armed Forces; they don't need it, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson stated.
Meanwhile, state propagandists continue to urge Russians to chip in for American terminals…
Meanwhile, state propagandists continue to urge Russians to chip in for American terminals…
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🤯 Six athletes from Russia and four from Belarus will be allowed to compete under their own national flags at the 2026 Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, - Sky News
The International Paralympic Committee said the athletes would be "treated like (those from) any other country".
The International Paralympic Committee said the athletes would be "treated like (those from) any other country".
February 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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The European Commission said Hungary can import Russian oil through Croatian ports as an exception after the Druzhba pipeline went offline. Hungary and Slovakia remain the only EU countries permitted to import Russian oil. The measure is temporary and subject to quarterly reporting. #EU
February 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The European Commission said Hungary can import Russian oil through Croatian ports as an exception after the Druzhba pipeline went offline. Hungary and Slovakia remain the only EU countries permitted to import Russian oil. The measure is temporary and subject to quarterly reporting. #EU
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A Ukrainian F-16AM shot down a Russian Shahed drone during the last night attack, reportedly using a laser guided APKWS missile. The addition of APKWS equipment gives Ukrainian F-16's the ability to launch more low cost air to air missiles for countering drones. #Ukraine
February 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
A Ukrainian F-16AM shot down a Russian Shahed drone during the last night attack, reportedly using a laser guided APKWS missile. The addition of APKWS equipment gives Ukrainian F-16's the ability to launch more low cost air to air missiles for countering drones. #Ukraine
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🇱🇻🇺🇦 Latvia allocates €10M to NATO/US PURL initiative to supply with critical defense equipment.
February 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
🇱🇻🇺🇦 Latvia allocates €10M to NATO/US PURL initiative to supply with critical defense equipment.
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A group of Russian soldiers on the outskirts of Kindrativka in Sumy region was captured using a loudspeaker. The prisoners were taken by units of the 158th Mechanized Brigade. Russian forces are actively trying to regain the initiative in the Sumy region. #Ukraine
February 17, 2026 at 5:33 PM
A group of Russian soldiers on the outskirts of Kindrativka in Sumy region was captured using a loudspeaker. The prisoners were taken by units of the 158th Mechanized Brigade. Russian forces are actively trying to regain the initiative in the Sumy region. #Ukraine
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A military performance featuring teenagers in uniform, carrying Kalashnikov rifles, took place inside a Russian Orthodox church. In Russia, faith and militarism have become one and cannot be viewed separately.
February 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A military performance featuring teenagers in uniform, carrying Kalashnikov rifles, took place inside a Russian Orthodox church. In Russia, faith and militarism have become one and cannot be viewed separately.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: First of all, about the massive strike. There were 29 missiles of various types, and 25 were shot down. This is an important result of our air defense.
Even the day of the start of the next formats in Geneva - Russia meets with a strike. This very clearly demonstrates what Russia wants
Even the day of the start of the next formats in Geneva - Russia meets with a strike. This very clearly demonstrates what Russia wants
February 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
🇺🇦 Zelensky: First of all, about the massive strike. There were 29 missiles of various types, and 25 were shot down. This is an important result of our air defense.
Even the day of the start of the next formats in Geneva - Russia meets with a strike. This very clearly demonstrates what Russia wants
Even the day of the start of the next formats in Geneva - Russia meets with a strike. This very clearly demonstrates what Russia wants
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At the Munich Security Conference, Western leaders acknowledged that Europe’s post-Cold War security order is over — as Russia’s war against Ukraine enters another year with no clear end in sight.
February 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
At the Munich Security Conference, Western leaders acknowledged that Europe’s post-Cold War security order is over — as Russia’s war against Ukraine enters another year with no clear end in sight.
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We’re hiring at The Bulwark!
Open roles include:
• Director of Finance
• Lead Producer
• Deputy Social Media Editor
• Events & Communications Associate
Come help us build the future of independent political journalism.
Apply now: thebulwark.com/jobs
Open roles include:
• Director of Finance
• Lead Producer
• Deputy Social Media Editor
• Events & Communications Associate
Come help us build the future of independent political journalism.
Apply now: thebulwark.com/jobs
February 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
We’re hiring at The Bulwark!
Open roles include:
• Director of Finance
• Lead Producer
• Deputy Social Media Editor
• Events & Communications Associate
Come help us build the future of independent political journalism.
Apply now: thebulwark.com/jobs
Open roles include:
• Director of Finance
• Lead Producer
• Deputy Social Media Editor
• Events & Communications Associate
Come help us build the future of independent political journalism.
Apply now: thebulwark.com/jobs
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I BLAME THE ENABLERS!!!
How else to explain this post from a demented and deranged old man who seems to think he is funny? Bad news for him is America now likes Bad Bunny more than him. We are over this clown shit show.
The enablers will face the voters in November.
How else to explain this post from a demented and deranged old man who seems to think he is funny? Bad news for him is America now likes Bad Bunny more than him. We are over this clown shit show.
The enablers will face the voters in November.
February 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I BLAME THE ENABLERS!!!
How else to explain this post from a demented and deranged old man who seems to think he is funny? Bad news for him is America now likes Bad Bunny more than him. We are over this clown shit show.
The enablers will face the voters in November.
How else to explain this post from a demented and deranged old man who seems to think he is funny? Bad news for him is America now likes Bad Bunny more than him. We are over this clown shit show.
The enablers will face the voters in November.
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Trump demanded billions for his "Golden Dome" fantasy, and now even Republicans like Lisa Murkowski admit they have no idea where the $23 billion went, proving once again that throwing money at Pentagon pet projects with zero oversight is the only bipartisan consensus left.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Trump demanded billions for his "Golden Dome" fantasy, and now even Republicans like Lisa Murkowski admit they have no idea where the $23 billion went, proving once again that throwing money at Pentagon pet projects with zero oversight is the only bipartisan consensus left.
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US military "in Europe is often framed as a favor to allies. In reality, it’s one of the most advantageous force postures the US maintains anywhere in the world—a relatively small footprint that delivers outsized strategic returns."
Yes, @markhertling.bsky.social. National interest, not charity.
Yes, @markhertling.bsky.social. National interest, not charity.
Europe Is America’s Secret Weapon. And We’re Giving It Up.
The principal agreement of the Munich Security Conference is that a key American relationship is severely damaged.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
US military "in Europe is often framed as a favor to allies. In reality, it’s one of the most advantageous force postures the US maintains anywhere in the world—a relatively small footprint that delivers outsized strategic returns."
Yes, @markhertling.bsky.social. National interest, not charity.
Yes, @markhertling.bsky.social. National interest, not charity.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson once stood on Sesame Street and led children in a simple call and response:
“I am somebody.”
Today we remember a man who spent his life insisting that dignity belongs to everyone, especially the children.
Rest in power, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Your voice is still teaching.
“I am somebody.”
Today we remember a man who spent his life insisting that dignity belongs to everyone, especially the children.
Rest in power, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Your voice is still teaching.
February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Rev. Jesse Jackson once stood on Sesame Street and led children in a simple call and response:
“I am somebody.”
Today we remember a man who spent his life insisting that dignity belongs to everyone, especially the children.
Rest in power, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Your voice is still teaching.
“I am somebody.”
Today we remember a man who spent his life insisting that dignity belongs to everyone, especially the children.
Rest in power, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Your voice is still teaching.
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"Backsliding from democracy into authoritarianism is greased by people saying *Calm down, it’ll be fine, the institutions will handle it, he doesn’t mean it, someone will stop him.* I’m not doing that." But he is doing this: lnk.thebulwark.com/4tVxj9M
February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"Backsliding from democracy into authoritarianism is greased by people saying *Calm down, it’ll be fine, the institutions will handle it, he doesn’t mean it, someone will stop him.* I’m not doing that." But he is doing this: lnk.thebulwark.com/4tVxj9M
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Let's show the FCC and Brendan Carr the biggest FUCK YOU possible by watching and sharing this interview with @jamestalarico.bsky.social and @colbertlateshow.bsky.social
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL NOT BE CENSORED.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL NOT BE CENSORED.
This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see.
His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert.
Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.
His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert.
Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.
February 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Let's show the FCC and Brendan Carr the biggest FUCK YOU possible by watching and sharing this interview with @jamestalarico.bsky.social and @colbertlateshow.bsky.social
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL NOT BE CENSORED.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL NOT BE CENSORED.
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A bipartisan firm just dropped a bombshell warning that if Democrats take the House, corporate America is about to face a tsunami of subpoenas targeting AI, crypto, and price gouging, meaning Trump's business buddies who thought they were safe are about to learn what
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February 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A bipartisan firm just dropped a bombshell warning that if Democrats take the House, corporate America is about to face a tsunami of subpoenas targeting AI, crypto, and price gouging, meaning Trump's business buddies who thought they were safe are about to learn what
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