The Obsidian Knight
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“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Fear Taking Hold Among Indiana Republicans
“I’d rather my house not get firebombed.”
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Something's brewing in Venezuela.
www.flightradar24.com/multiview/-4...
www.flightradar24.com/multiview/-4...
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Something's brewing in Venezuela.
www.flightradar24.com/multiview/-4...
www.flightradar24.com/multiview/-4...
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⚡️Ukraine downs Russian Mi-8 helicopter with deep strike drone for first time, military claims.
"We are changing the rules of the game: now we are hunting," Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said on Nov. 22. The Mi-8 was reportedly downed over Russia's Rostov Oblast.
"We are changing the rules of the game: now we are hunting," Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said on Nov. 22. The Mi-8 was reportedly downed over Russia's Rostov Oblast.
Ukraine downs Russian Mi-8 helicopter with deep strike drone for first time, military claims
"We are changing the rules of the game: now we are hunting," Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said on Nov. 22. The Mi-8 was allegedly downed over Russia's Rostov Oblast.
kyivindependent.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
⚡️Ukraine downs Russian Mi-8 helicopter with deep strike drone for first time, military claims.
"We are changing the rules of the game: now we are hunting," Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said on Nov. 22. The Mi-8 was reportedly downed over Russia's Rostov Oblast.
"We are changing the rules of the game: now we are hunting," Ukraine's Special Operations Forces said on Nov. 22. The Mi-8 was reportedly downed over Russia's Rostov Oblast.
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"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker
Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do. But by caving, Democrats risk legitimizing Trump’s maximum-pain shutdown tactics.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
"Make my day, punk!"
N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea
North Korea issues warning as Washington and Seoul agree on strengthening military ties.
www.aljazeera.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 AM
"Make my day, punk!"
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I’m taking a victory lap for my coverage of young voters over the last year. I’ve argued that Trump’s 2024 gains with voters <30 stemmed mostly from anti-incumbent sentiment from high inflation — and that “GOP gains” / a youth “realignment” was a mirage. Tuesday’s results suggest I was right.
Seven data-driven lessons from the 2025 elections
Democrats outran their polls and swept statewide races from Georgia to New Jersey, on an agenda of affordability and a broad anti-Trump backlash
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I’m taking a victory lap for my coverage of young voters over the last year. I’ve argued that Trump’s 2024 gains with voters <30 stemmed mostly from anti-incumbent sentiment from high inflation — and that “GOP gains” / a youth “realignment” was a mirage. Tuesday’s results suggest I was right.
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Supreme Court justices weigh refund process for Trump tariffs
Supreme Court justices weigh refund process for Trump tariffs
Justice Amy Coney Barrett cautioned during oral arguments Wednesday that the logistics of refunding companies that have paid the disputed duties would be “a mess.”
dlvr.it
November 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Supreme Court justices weigh refund process for Trump tariffs
Hope.
Supreme Court justices question Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs
President Trump's sweeping tariff plan may be on shaky ground after a Supreme Court hearing focused on his authority to impose the measures. Several justices on the court questioned the legality of th...
www.pbs.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Hope.
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
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Who says the man has no empathy? He has expressed what is obviously deep and sincere sympathy for, among others:
✳️ Prince Andrew
✳️ Ghislaine Maxwell
✳️ Jair Bolsonaro
✳️ Vladimir Putin
✳️ Benjamin Netanyahu
✳️ the convicted January 6 insurrectionists
✳️ the Nazis who marched in Charlottesville
✳️ Prince Andrew
✳️ Ghislaine Maxwell
✳️ Jair Bolsonaro
✳️ Vladimir Putin
✳️ Benjamin Netanyahu
✳️ the convicted January 6 insurrectionists
✳️ the Nazis who marched in Charlottesville
Trump on Prince Andrew and the Epstein scandal: "I feel very badly. I mean, it's a terrible thing that's happened to the family. That's been a tragic situation. And it's too bad. I feel badly for the family."
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Who says the man has no empathy? He has expressed what is obviously deep and sincere sympathy for, among others:
✳️ Prince Andrew
✳️ Ghislaine Maxwell
✳️ Jair Bolsonaro
✳️ Vladimir Putin
✳️ Benjamin Netanyahu
✳️ the convicted January 6 insurrectionists
✳️ the Nazis who marched in Charlottesville
✳️ Prince Andrew
✳️ Ghislaine Maxwell
✳️ Jair Bolsonaro
✳️ Vladimir Putin
✳️ Benjamin Netanyahu
✳️ the convicted January 6 insurrectionists
✳️ the Nazis who marched in Charlottesville
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Meanwhile, in South Korea: "Starting at the end of November, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. This obligation applies not only to newly constructed parking lots but also to existing ones."
cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
Mandatory Installation of Solar Panels in Public Parking Lots to Apply Retroactively to Existing Facilities
Starting at the end of November this year, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. ...
cm.asiae.co.kr
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Meanwhile, in South Korea: "Starting at the end of November, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. This obligation applies not only to newly constructed parking lots but also to existing ones."
cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
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#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
venturebeat.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Our most sensitive research
(in terms of threats to Russia).
(in terms of threats to Russia).
thehill.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Our most sensitive research
(in terms of threats to Russia).
(in terms of threats to Russia).
What "Red State" means...
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
What "Red State" means...
This day in 1938
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This day in 1938
Publishing still matters.
Britain’s Prince Andrew to be stripped of ‘prince’ title and evicted from royal mansion | CNN
King Charles has started a process to strip Prince Andrew of his titles and given him notice to move out of his mansion, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
www.cnn.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Publishing still matters.
Rand Paul
Lisa Murkowski
Susan Collins
Mitch McConnell
Lisa Murkowski
Susan Collins
Mitch McConnell
Four Republicans vote with Democrats in effort to end Trump tariffs on Canada | CNN Politics
The Senate passed a resolution aimed at ending President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, with four Republicans joining Democrats to rebuke the administration’s trade policies a day after they voted ...
www.cnn.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rand Paul
Lisa Murkowski
Susan Collins
Mitch McConnell
Lisa Murkowski
Susan Collins
Mitch McConnell
Being gay is everything, evidently.
Karine Jean-Pierre and a Book Tour Most Authors Would Not Dream Of
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Being gay is everything, evidently.