John Navas ⛵🌉
@jnavas.com
San Francisco Bay Area
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
Pinned
I'M SHOCKED …
US Peace Plan for Ukraine Drew From Russian Document, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Russian document was key input for 28-point US peace plan for #Ukraine
• Many US officials believed Ukraine would reject plan
• Plan was revised after backlash; nine points cut after US-Ukraine talks
US Peace Plan for Ukraine Drew From Russian Document, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Russian document was key input for 28-point US peace plan for #Ukraine
• Many US officials believed Ukraine would reject plan
• Plan was revised after backlash; nine points cut after US-Ukraine talks
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'M SHOCKED …
US Peace Plan for Ukraine Drew From Russian Document, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Russian document was key input for 28-point US peace plan for #Ukraine
• Many US officials believed Ukraine would reject plan
• Plan was revised after backlash; nine points cut after US-Ukraine talks
US Peace Plan for Ukraine Drew From Russian Document, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Russian document was key input for 28-point US peace plan for #Ukraine
• Many US officials believed Ukraine would reject plan
• Plan was revised after backlash; nine points cut after US-Ukraine talks
A REUTERS SPECIAL REPORT
Trump’s campaign of retribution:
At least 470 targets and counting
Reuters documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
Trump’s campaign of retribution:
At least 470 targets and counting
Reuters documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A REUTERS SPECIAL REPORT
Trump’s campaign of retribution:
At least 470 targets and counting
Reuters documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
Trump’s campaign of retribution:
At least 470 targets and counting
Reuters documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
#Taiwan Plans Extra $40 Billion in Defence Spending To Counter China @reuters.com
As Taiwan faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, Lai said in August he hoped for a boost in defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2030 [TOO SLOW]
As Taiwan faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, Lai said in August he hoped for a boost in defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2030 [TOO SLOW]
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#Taiwan Plans Extra $40 Billion in Defence Spending To Counter China @reuters.com
As Taiwan faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, Lai said in August he hoped for a boost in defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2030 [TOO SLOW]
As Taiwan faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defence, mirroring U.S. pressure on Europe, Lai said in August he hoped for a boost in defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2030 [TOO SLOW]
Dozens of State Attorneys General Urge US Congress Not To Block AI Laws @reuters.com #AI ☑️
• Trump favors blocking state AI laws
• State AGs says industry needs guardrails ☑️
• Congress could add AI to upcoming legislation 💩
• Trump favors blocking state AI laws
• State AGs says industry needs guardrails ☑️
• Congress could add AI to upcoming legislation 💩
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Dozens of State Attorneys General Urge US Congress Not To Block AI Laws @reuters.com #AI ☑️
• Trump favors blocking state AI laws
• State AGs says industry needs guardrails ☑️
• Congress could add AI to upcoming legislation 💩
• Trump favors blocking state AI laws
• State AGs says industry needs guardrails ☑️
• Congress could add AI to upcoming legislation 💩
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Today's news roundup:
-Taiwan’s President to introduce $40 billion special budget for the military
-Democrats say FBI is investigating them over illegal orders video
-Attorneys general from 35 states urge Congress not to block AI laws
👇
www.justsecurity.org/125708/early...
-Taiwan’s President to introduce $40 billion special budget for the military
-Democrats say FBI is investigating them over illegal orders video
-Attorneys general from 35 states urge Congress not to block AI laws
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www.justsecurity.org/125708/early...
Early Edition: November 26, 2025
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
www.justsecurity.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Today's news roundup:
-Taiwan’s President to introduce $40 billion special budget for the military
-Democrats say FBI is investigating them over illegal orders video
-Attorneys general from 35 states urge Congress not to block AI laws
👇
www.justsecurity.org/125708/early...
-Taiwan’s President to introduce $40 billion special budget for the military
-Democrats say FBI is investigating them over illegal orders video
-Attorneys general from 35 states urge Congress not to block AI laws
👇
www.justsecurity.org/125708/early...
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Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Daily Developments: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
See here for the full tracker: www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
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“A House of Dynamite” is wildly unrealistic.
It makes me (seriously) wonder if Bigelow is trolling for Trump's (wildly impractical) Golden Dome. 🤔
It makes me (seriously) wonder if Bigelow is trolling for Trump's (wildly impractical) Golden Dome. 🤔
‘A House of Dynamite’ is a hollow nuclear thriller that misses every target
Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear thriller “A House of Dynamite” fizzles with empty tension and wasted talent, marking the director’s first true misfire.
www.sfchronicle.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“A House of Dynamite” is wildly unrealistic.
It makes me (seriously) wonder if Bigelow is trolling for Trump's (wildly impractical) Golden Dome. 🤔
It makes me (seriously) wonder if Bigelow is trolling for Trump's (wildly impractical) Golden Dome. 🤔
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Nov. 25, 2025 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Nov. 25, 2025 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Key Takeaways: ⤵️
understandingwar.org/research/rus...
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In our latest polling averages over at FiftyPlusOne, Trump has hit a new low of 39.6% in his second-term job approval (-17 on net), and Republicans just hit a new low of 41.3% in the 2026 House generic ballot (Dems +4.2 on margin).
fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
In our latest polling averages over at FiftyPlusOne, Trump has hit a new low of 39.6% in his second-term job approval (-17 on net), and Republicans just hit a new low of 41.3% in the 2026 House generic ballot (Dems +4.2 on margin).
fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
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Syrian Security Forces Use Gunfire To Disperse Rival Protests in Alawite Heartland @reuters.com #Syria 😬
Syria has been rocked by several episodes of sectarian violence since longtime leader Bashar al-Assad, who hails from the Muslim Alawite minority, was ousted by a rebel offensive last year …
Syria has been rocked by several episodes of sectarian violence since longtime leader Bashar al-Assad, who hails from the Muslim Alawite minority, was ousted by a rebel offensive last year …
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Syrian Security Forces Use Gunfire To Disperse Rival Protests in Alawite Heartland @reuters.com #Syria 😬
Syria has been rocked by several episodes of sectarian violence since longtime leader Bashar al-Assad, who hails from the Muslim Alawite minority, was ousted by a rebel offensive last year …
Syria has been rocked by several episodes of sectarian violence since longtime leader Bashar al-Assad, who hails from the Muslim Alawite minority, was ousted by a rebel offensive last year …
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UN says Israel has killed 127 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire with Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-says-israel-has-killed-127-civilians-in-lebanon-since-ceasefire-with-hezbollah/
UN says Israel has killed 127 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire with Hezbollah
Rights office spokesman calls for 'prompt and impartial' investigation, says only civilian fatalities discovered after strike on Ain al-Hilweh that IDF said targeted Hamas facility
www.timesofisrael.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
UN says Israel has killed 127 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire with Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-says-israel-has-killed-127-civilians-in-lebanon-since-ceasefire-with-hezbollah/
Hamas Hands Over Remains of Another Israeli Hostage Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal - Anadolu Agency #Gaza ☑️
Hamas returns 20 living hostages, remains of 28 others under Gaza ceasefire deal
1/3
Hamas returns 20 living hostages, remains of 28 others under Gaza ceasefire deal
1/3
Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli hostage under Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas returns 20 living hostages, remains of 28 others under Gaza ceasefire deal - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Hamas Hands Over Remains of Another Israeli Hostage Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal - Anadolu Agency #Gaza ☑️
Hamas returns 20 living hostages, remains of 28 others under Gaza ceasefire deal
1/3
Hamas returns 20 living hostages, remains of 28 others under Gaza ceasefire deal
1/3
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“life expectancy in Gaza in 2024 fell to nearly half the level expected without the war. An update of their analysis, produced after the publication of the study, revealed that the current violent death toll likely exceeds 100,000.”
Gaza: Study Reveals Unprecedented Losses of Life and Life Expectancy
Researchers analyze the human toll of the ongoing conflict using a statistical model that takes data uncertainties into account
www.mpg.de
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“life expectancy in Gaza in 2024 fell to nearly half the level expected without the war. An update of their analysis, produced after the publication of the study, revealed that the current violent death toll likely exceeds 100,000.”
340 TO 3: 🤬
Tracking Palestinian, Israeli Deaths Since the #Gaza Ceasefire Went Into Effect | CBC
More than 340 Palestinians, 3 Israeli soldiers killed in past few weeks: local authorities
Tracking Palestinian, Israeli Deaths Since the #Gaza Ceasefire Went Into Effect | CBC
More than 340 Palestinians, 3 Israeli soldiers killed in past few weeks: local authorities
Tracking Palestinian, Israeli deaths since the Gaza ceasefire went into effect | CBC News
In the first six weeks since Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas reached a truce deal aimed at ending their two-year war, Israeli attacks in Gaza have been reported almost daily.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
340 TO 3: 🤬
Tracking Palestinian, Israeli Deaths Since the #Gaza Ceasefire Went Into Effect | CBC
More than 340 Palestinians, 3 Israeli soldiers killed in past few weeks: local authorities
Tracking Palestinian, Israeli Deaths Since the #Gaza Ceasefire Went Into Effect | CBC
More than 340 Palestinians, 3 Israeli soldiers killed in past few weeks: local authorities
#Gaza War Death Toll Surges To 69,775 | Middle East Eye 🤬
The sources said the number of wounded had risen to 170,965, while many people remain trapped under rubble, with ambulance and rescue teams unable to reach them because of dangerous conditions and widespread destruction.
The sources said the number of wounded had risen to 170,965, while many people remain trapped under rubble, with ambulance and rescue teams unable to reach them because of dangerous conditions and widespread destruction.
Gaza war death toll surges to 69,775
www.middleeasteye.net
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
#Gaza War Death Toll Surges To 69,775 | Middle East Eye 🤬
The sources said the number of wounded had risen to 170,965, while many people remain trapped under rubble, with ambulance and rescue teams unable to reach them because of dangerous conditions and widespread destruction.
The sources said the number of wounded had risen to 170,965, while many people remain trapped under rubble, with ambulance and rescue teams unable to reach them because of dangerous conditions and widespread destruction.
Trump bullish on Ukraine-Russia peace, but says no deadline for a deal | investingLive
• Ukraine is happy
• Europe will be largely involved in security guarantees
• Initial 28 point plan was just a map
• Witkoff will meet with Putin in Moscow
• Russians are making concessions
• No deadline for deal
• Ukraine is happy
• Europe will be largely involved in security guarantees
• Initial 28 point plan was just a map
• Witkoff will meet with Putin in Moscow
• Russians are making concessions
• No deadline for deal
Trump bullish on Ukraine-Russia peace, but says no deadline for a deal | investingLive
Not there yet.
investinglive.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Trump bullish on Ukraine-Russia peace, but says no deadline for a deal | investingLive
• Ukraine is happy
• Europe will be largely involved in security guarantees
• Initial 28 point plan was just a map
• Witkoff will meet with Putin in Moscow
• Russians are making concessions
• No deadline for deal
• Ukraine is happy
• Europe will be largely involved in security guarantees
• Initial 28 point plan was just a map
• Witkoff will meet with Putin in Moscow
• Russians are making concessions
• No deadline for deal
OOPS:
#Russia Weighs How To Prop up Russian Railways Which Is $51 Billion in Debt, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Government discussed Russian Railways - sources
• Russian Railways debt is 4 trillion roubles - sources
• Russia considering different options to help Russian Railways
#Russia Weighs How To Prop up Russian Railways Which Is $51 Billion in Debt, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Government discussed Russian Railways - sources
• Russian Railways debt is 4 trillion roubles - sources
• Russia considering different options to help Russian Railways
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
OOPS:
#Russia Weighs How To Prop up Russian Railways Which Is $51 Billion in Debt, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Government discussed Russian Railways - sources
• Russian Railways debt is 4 trillion roubles - sources
• Russia considering different options to help Russian Railways
#Russia Weighs How To Prop up Russian Railways Which Is $51 Billion in Debt, Sources Say @reuters.com
• Government discussed Russian Railways - sources
• Russian Railways debt is 4 trillion roubles - sources
• Russia considering different options to help Russian Railways
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MY TAKE:
1. "Critical Minerals Community" is a necessary mechanism.
2. However, a sovereign Europe cannot be a sidecar to the US.
3. Europe must be able to refine, process, and manufacture on its own, likely prioritizing energy abundance as the true base layer.
2/2
1. "Critical Minerals Community" is a necessary mechanism.
2. However, a sovereign Europe cannot be a sidecar to the US.
3. Europe must be able to refine, process, and manufacture on its own, likely prioritizing energy abundance as the true base layer.
2/2
The EU needs a critical minerals community
The European Union needs a critical minerals community to deal with rare earth mineral shortages.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
MY TAKE:
1. "Critical Minerals Community" is a necessary mechanism.
2. However, a sovereign Europe cannot be a sidecar to the US.
3. Europe must be able to refine, process, and manufacture on its own, likely prioritizing energy abundance as the true base layer.
2/2
1. "Critical Minerals Community" is a necessary mechanism.
2. However, a sovereign Europe cannot be a sidecar to the US.
3. Europe must be able to refine, process, and manufacture on its own, likely prioritizing energy abundance as the true base layer.
2/2
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It could actually be easy. Under current EU rules it would be feasible to create a voluntary critical minerals consortium led by heavyweight countries like Germany, France, and Italy, which would attract smaller EU countries to join.
The EU needs a critical minerals community
The European Union needs a critical minerals community to deal with rare earth mineral shortages.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It could actually be easy. Under current EU rules it would be feasible to create a voluntary critical minerals consortium led by heavyweight countries like Germany, France, and Italy, which would attract smaller EU countries to join.
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FACT CHECK: Grocery prices are up, not ‘way down’ as Trump claimed @cnn.com
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Fact check: Grocery prices are up, not ‘way down’ as Trump claimed | CNN Politics
Newly released inflation figures show that President Donald Trump was wrong when he repeatedly claimed this month that grocery prices are “down” or “way down.”
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
FACT CHECK: Grocery prices are up, not ‘way down’ as Trump claimed @cnn.com
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Not Serious Enough To Turn on the Siren, Toddler’s 39-Mile Ambulance Ride Still Cost Over $9,000 - KFF Health News 🤬
Darragh’s family doesn’t have health insurance, leaving them on the hook for the full charges.
Darragh’s family doesn’t have health insurance, leaving them on the hook for the full charges.
Not Serious Enough To Turn on the Siren, Toddler’s 39-Mile Ambulance Ride Still Cost Over $9,000 - KFF Health News
After her son contracted a serious bacterial infection, an Ohio mother took the toddler to a nearby ER, and staffers there sent him to a children’s hospital in an ambulance. With no insurance, the fam...
kffhealthnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Not Serious Enough To Turn on the Siren, Toddler’s 39-Mile Ambulance Ride Still Cost Over $9,000 - KFF Health News 🤬
Darragh’s family doesn’t have health insurance, leaving them on the hook for the full charges.
Darragh’s family doesn’t have health insurance, leaving them on the hook for the full charges.
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NEW: The FBI reached out yesterday to the sergeant-at-arms in connection with the six Democrats who filmed the video re: illegal orders.
The unusual inquiry was quickly redirected to the House’s legal office.
w/ @nicholaswu12.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The unusual inquiry was quickly redirected to the House’s legal office.
w/ @nicholaswu12.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Democrats say they are subjects of FBI probe after filming anti-Trump video
Congressional Democrats who have law enforcement and military backgrounds were criticized by the Trump administration for their message to the troops.
www.politico.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW: The FBI reached out yesterday to the sergeant-at-arms in connection with the six Democrats who filmed the video re: illegal orders.
The unusual inquiry was quickly redirected to the House’s legal office.
w/ @nicholaswu12.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
The unusual inquiry was quickly redirected to the House’s legal office.
w/ @nicholaswu12.bsky.social
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Please watch this.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Please watch this.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
The Senate killed a bill to ban state regulation of AI by a vote of 99-1 this spring. Now the industry - eager to stay unregulated - and Trump are scheming to shove the provision in the national defense bill.
You need to know this, so you can help stop it.
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The Trump administration says it didn't kill Elon Musk's DOGE. It just sent it to live on a nice farm upstate. slate.trib.al/sQlqSDb
The Most Humiliating Failure of the New Trump Administration Has Come to a Sad, Fitting Close
It failed at every one of its stated goals while still managing to do tremendous damage to millions of people.
slate.trib.al
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Trump administration says it didn't kill Elon Musk's DOGE. It just sent it to live on a nice farm upstate. slate.trib.al/sQlqSDb