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President Zelenskyy on Maduro:
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
January 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
President Zelenskyy on Maduro:
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
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@andrew-yang.bsky.social yeah it is good for the US the Venezuela invasion. It’s very bad for international law and self determination. Even though moduro should hang
January 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM
@andrew-yang.bsky.social yeah it is good for the US the Venezuela invasion. It’s very bad for international law and self determination. Even though moduro should hang
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In November, I sat with two Venezuelans who fled the country after protesting Maduro.
Trump's masked ICE agents had just taken their son.
The boy's mother told me, "In Venezuela, if they take you, you don’t come back. This left me with the same impression.”
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/how-a-h...
Trump's masked ICE agents had just taken their son.
The boy's mother told me, "In Venezuela, if they take you, you don’t come back. This left me with the same impression.”
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/how-a-h...
How a ‘Habeas Machine’ Reunited One Family That Was Pulled Apart by ICE
The agents were on the hunt, but as they staked out the...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
In November, I sat with two Venezuelans who fled the country after protesting Maduro.
Trump's masked ICE agents had just taken their son.
The boy's mother told me, "In Venezuela, if they take you, you don’t come back. This left me with the same impression.”
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/how-a-h...
Trump's masked ICE agents had just taken their son.
The boy's mother told me, "In Venezuela, if they take you, you don’t come back. This left me with the same impression.”
talkingpointsmemo.com/news/how-a-h...
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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Americans believe that Trump's operations in Venezuela are unlawful
January 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Americans believe that Trump's operations in Venezuela are unlawful
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We seem to be bombing Caracas. There are 3 million people in Caracas. This is an unprovoked attack. This is a war crime. This is criminal. We are the bad guys.
January 3, 2026 at 6:28 AM
We seem to be bombing Caracas. There are 3 million people in Caracas. This is an unprovoked attack. This is a war crime. This is criminal. We are the bad guys.
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JFC what is in those Epstein files
January 3, 2026 at 6:35 AM
JFC what is in those Epstein files
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holy fucking shit they’re actually doing it
no AUMF, nothing, just full on attacking another country because they can and because they want to
this ends badly and I hope it ends badly for everyone involved in ordering it
no AUMF, nothing, just full on attacking another country because they can and because they want to
this ends badly and I hope it ends badly for everyone involved in ordering it
well uhhhh those sure look like Chinooks over Caracas, large if true
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM
holy fucking shit they’re actually doing it
no AUMF, nothing, just full on attacking another country because they can and because they want to
this ends badly and I hope it ends badly for everyone involved in ordering it
no AUMF, nothing, just full on attacking another country because they can and because they want to
this ends badly and I hope it ends badly for everyone involved in ordering it
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Yes, Trump is the January 6th president, not only because of his own actions since that day, but because his coordinated, violent attack on democracy appealed to people who hate the US and its institutions, and because they now staff his administration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
Opinion | Trump Is the Jan. 6 President
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Yes, Trump is the January 6th president, not only because of his own actions since that day, but because his coordinated, violent attack on democracy appealed to people who hate the US and its institutions, and because they now staff his administration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/o...
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On the situation in #Venezuela - lots of booms, lots of videos, not much verified info. Remember, in any military operation, first reports are always wrong. Will see in an hour or so where we are, and whether there are any statements/releases from the Pentagon (or anyone else).
January 3, 2026 at 6:52 AM
On the situation in #Venezuela - lots of booms, lots of videos, not much verified info. Remember, in any military operation, first reports are always wrong. Will see in an hour or so where we are, and whether there are any statements/releases from the Pentagon (or anyone else).
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More footage from very recent airstrikes on Caracas, Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
More footage from very recent airstrikes on Caracas, Venezuela.
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✈️‼️🇮🇷 At least four Belarusian Il-76 aircraft have landed in Tehran in the past 48 hours, - Militarnyi
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
✈️‼️🇮🇷 At least four Belarusian Il-76 aircraft have landed in Tehran in the past 48 hours, - Militarnyi
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
They are believed to be transporting military cargo.
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🇨🇳 China is converting cargo ships into "aircraft carriers" for attack drones with an electromagnetic catapult to launch drones directly from the deck, - The War Zone
January 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM
🇨🇳 China is converting cargo ships into "aircraft carriers" for attack drones with an electromagnetic catapult to launch drones directly from the deck, - The War Zone
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“Cognitive Warfare seeks to exploit facets of cognition to disrupt, undermine, influence, or modify human decision-making by altering human behaviour and cognition through any means & technological advances”. A Cognitive Warfare report from NATO’s chief scientist. www.sto.nato.int/wp-content/u...
January 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
“Cognitive Warfare seeks to exploit facets of cognition to disrupt, undermine, influence, or modify human decision-making by altering human behaviour and cognition through any means & technological advances”. A Cognitive Warfare report from NATO’s chief scientist. www.sto.nato.int/wp-content/u...
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The Iranian regime divides and isolates the opposition, writes Saeid Golkar, which is how it survives mass discontent. Also it has help from friends in China and Russia
open.substack.com/pub/persuasi...
open.substack.com/pub/persuasi...
Why the Iranian Regime Endures
Protests have broken out across the country. We’ve been here before.
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The Iranian regime divides and isolates the opposition, writes Saeid Golkar, which is how it survives mass discontent. Also it has help from friends in China and Russia
open.substack.com/pub/persuasi...
open.substack.com/pub/persuasi...
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The Euro feels out of control. Celebrations on Bulgaria joining the single currency belie the fact that there's deep corruption problems in the government and a co-opted judiciary. The one figure not implicated is the President and he's pro-Russia...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/why-euro-b...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/why-euro-b...
January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The Euro feels out of control. Celebrations on Bulgaria joining the single currency belie the fact that there's deep corruption problems in the government and a co-opted judiciary. The one figure not implicated is the President and he's pro-Russia...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/why-euro-b...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/why-euro-b...
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Interesting point.
Under Irish law Musk can be jailed for 12 months for being a director of a company distributing CSAM. Section 9 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998. 'X' is a company registered in Ireland.
January 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Interesting point.
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1/ A memorial to African-American soldiers who fought to liberate the Netherlands in World War II was removed to comply with Trump Administration anti-DEI policies, according to newly released records, contradicting later claims about the reasons for the removal. ⬇️
January 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
1/ A memorial to African-American soldiers who fought to liberate the Netherlands in World War II was removed to comply with Trump Administration anti-DEI policies, according to newly released records, contradicting later claims about the reasons for the removal. ⬇️
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⚡️Ukraine enters EU's single mobile roaming zone.
Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
Ukraine enters EU's single mobile roaming zone
Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
kyivindependent.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
⚡️Ukraine enters EU's single mobile roaming zone.
Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
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‼️⚓️ The main goal of the Russian strikes on Odesa is to undermine the Ukrainian economy by cutting off one of the main supply lines, — WSJ
In December, Russia sharply intensified its attacks on Odesa, port provides about 90% of the country's agricultural supplies.
In December, Russia sharply intensified its attacks on Odesa, port provides about 90% of the country's agricultural supplies.
January 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
‼️⚓️ The main goal of the Russian strikes on Odesa is to undermine the Ukrainian economy by cutting off one of the main supply lines, — WSJ
In December, Russia sharply intensified its attacks on Odesa, port provides about 90% of the country's agricultural supplies.
In December, Russia sharply intensified its attacks on Odesa, port provides about 90% of the country's agricultural supplies.
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🛳️ Russia has formally asked the United States to halt its pursuit of the tanker Bella 1, saying the vessel is now sailing under a Russian flag, - NYT
U.S. officials dispute that claim, arguing Bella 1 was stateless when first intercepted and remains subject to sanctions enforcement.
U.S. officials dispute that claim, arguing Bella 1 was stateless when first intercepted and remains subject to sanctions enforcement.
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
🛳️ Russia has formally asked the United States to halt its pursuit of the tanker Bella 1, saying the vessel is now sailing under a Russian flag, - NYT
U.S. officials dispute that claim, arguing Bella 1 was stateless when first intercepted and remains subject to sanctions enforcement.
U.S. officials dispute that claim, arguing Bella 1 was stateless when first intercepted and remains subject to sanctions enforcement.
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I compiled my data relating to the frontline movements in the year 2025.
- Russians gained around 4,075 square kilometer (1,573 square miles) over this period of time. This is around 0.67% of Ukraine's total size.
- Ukraine holds 79.4% of its territory.
- Russians gained around 4,075 square kilometer (1,573 square miles) over this period of time. This is around 0.67% of Ukraine's total size.
- Ukraine holds 79.4% of its territory.
January 1, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I compiled my data relating to the frontline movements in the year 2025.
- Russians gained around 4,075 square kilometer (1,573 square miles) over this period of time. This is around 0.67% of Ukraine's total size.
- Ukraine holds 79.4% of its territory.
- Russians gained around 4,075 square kilometer (1,573 square miles) over this period of time. This is around 0.67% of Ukraine's total size.
- Ukraine holds 79.4% of its territory.
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🇦🇺🕯️ An Australian soldier who spent several years fighting for Ukraine has been remembered as someone who "gave his life so others could keep theirs".
Russell Allan Wilson was killed in action last month while serving in the country's Donetsk region, — ABC.
Russell Allan Wilson was killed in action last month while serving in the country's Donetsk region, — ABC.
January 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM
🇦🇺🕯️ An Australian soldier who spent several years fighting for Ukraine has been remembered as someone who "gave his life so others could keep theirs".
Russell Allan Wilson was killed in action last month while serving in the country's Donetsk region, — ABC.
Russell Allan Wilson was killed in action last month while serving in the country's Donetsk region, — ABC.