Paul Szoldra
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Paul Szoldra
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· Dec 3
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Disgraceful “journalism” that reveals more about the editors at CNN than it does the victim of a murder.
The woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week served on the board of her son’s school, which linked to documents encouraging parents to monitor ICE and directing them to training. https://cnn.it/49yoNEa
January 14, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Disgraceful “journalism” that reveals more about the editors at CNN than it does the victim of a murder.
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Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
STAFFER: Sir, NSA, CIA, and NGA have real-time updates on Venezuela, with high res satellite imagery & intercepts of all comms. If you’ll look over at this monitor over here, I can show you…
TRUMP: What are people saying on Twitter?
HEGSETH: Sir, Cat Turd just re-posted your picture of Maduro.
TRUMP: What are people saying on Twitter?
HEGSETH: Sir, Cat Turd just re-posted your picture of Maduro.
Several of the photos have Twitter up on a screen in the background but I can’t make out what search term appears
January 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
STAFFER: Sir, NSA, CIA, and NGA have real-time updates on Venezuela, with high res satellite imagery & intercepts of all comms. If you’ll look over at this monitor over here, I can show you…
TRUMP: What are people saying on Twitter?
HEGSETH: Sir, Cat Turd just re-posted your picture of Maduro.
TRUMP: What are people saying on Twitter?
HEGSETH: Sir, Cat Turd just re-posted your picture of Maduro.
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
lol
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
www.forbes.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
lol
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A classified government report showcases shocking weaknesses of the U.S. military.
The editorial board writes that it is time for America to “create a relevant and effective force that can deter wars whenever possible and win them wherever necessary.”
The editorial board writes that it is time for America to “create a relevant and effective force that can deter wars whenever possible and win them wherever necessary.”
Opinion | Overmatched: Why the U.S. Military Must Reinvent Itself
Investing in the old ways of war leaves America at risk.
nyti.ms
December 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A classified government report showcases shocking weaknesses of the U.S. military.
The editorial board writes that it is time for America to “create a relevant and effective force that can deter wars whenever possible and win them wherever necessary.”
The editorial board writes that it is time for America to “create a relevant and effective force that can deter wars whenever possible and win them wherever necessary.”
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U.S. Department of Defense's Inspector General's report on the Signalgate saga is now online
media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/04/...
media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/04/...
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
U.S. Department of Defense's Inspector General's report on the Signalgate saga is now online
media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/04/...
media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/04/...
Today in the no shit, obviously department: www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/p...
Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing of sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say | CNN Politics
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to s...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today in the no shit, obviously department: www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/p...
Admiral Bradley did this www.dw.com/en/germany-2...
Germany: Bundeswehr ammo delivery ransacked by thieves – DW – 12/02/2025
The German Defense Ministry confirmed the theft and has blamed the delivery driver who made an unplanned stop. It is not yet clear who took the ammunition and why.
www.dw.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Admiral Bradley did this www.dw.com/en/germany-2...
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NEW: Pentagon recalls Hegseth to active duty for violating most of the UCMJ www.duffelblog.com/pentagon-rec...
Pentagon recalls Hegseth to active duty for violating most of the UCMJ
“He promised accountability,” says lawyer holding 3,000-page indictment.
www.duffelblog.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
NEW: Pentagon recalls Hegseth to active duty for violating most of the UCMJ www.duffelblog.com/pentagon-rec...
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Reminder that shortly after ordering these strikes, Hegseth removed the press corps from the Pentagon and the SouthCom Commander overseeing operations in the Caribbean unexpectedly announced he is stepping down 2 yrs before his term is up. What we are seeing is just the tip of the iceberg.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Reminder that shortly after ordering these strikes, Hegseth removed the press corps from the Pentagon and the SouthCom Commander overseeing operations in the Caribbean unexpectedly announced he is stepping down 2 yrs before his term is up. What we are seeing is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Another good reason to avoid being on X is that Isaac Chotiner could start asking you questions there at any time
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Another good reason to avoid being on X is that Isaac Chotiner could start asking you questions there at any time
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they're adding a fifth loko
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
they're adding a fifth loko
Democrats: Troops shouldn't follow illegal orders.
Republicans: SEDITION!
US Army lawyers: Troops shouldn't follow illegal orders.
tjaglcs.army.mil/Periodicals/...
Republicans: SEDITION!
US Army lawyers: Troops shouldn't follow illegal orders.
tjaglcs.army.mil/Periodicals/...
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Democrats: Troops shouldn't follow illegal orders.
Republicans: SEDITION!
US Army lawyers: Troops shouldn't follow illegal orders.
tjaglcs.army.mil/Periodicals/...
Republicans: SEDITION!
US Army lawyers: Troops shouldn't follow illegal orders.
tjaglcs.army.mil/Periodicals/...
Maybe the Pentagon can also recall Hegseth to active duty to court martial him for adultery, drinking on duty, and conduct unbecoming
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Maybe the Pentagon can also recall Hegseth to active duty to court martial him for adultery, drinking on duty, and conduct unbecoming
Guaranteed she’s starting a podcast
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress
"I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026”
"I will be resigning from office with my last day being January 5, 2026”
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Guaranteed she’s starting a podcast
I know this is controversial take but I think military members carrying out illegal orders is bad
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I know this is controversial take but I think military members carrying out illegal orders is bad
Studies have also not ruled out that eating potato chips causes cancer.
CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Studies have also not ruled out that eating potato chips causes cancer.
so exciting, wish I were still in edition.cnn.com/2025/11/19/p...
Melania Trump set to team up with Usha Vance to visit troops in North Carolina | CNN Politics
Melania Trump will join second lady Usha Vance Wednesday for a pre-Thanksgiving visit with North Carolina military families Wednesday, offering the latest signal that the first lady is more actively e...
edition.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
so exciting, wish I were still in edition.cnn.com/2025/11/19/p...
Rush Doshi: “It is unwise to invade Russia in the winter. The economic corollary should now be equally clear. It is unwise to start a trade war with the main supplier of your most critical imports until you have mitigated your vulnerabilities.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion | The Moment China Proved It Was America’s Equal
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Rush Doshi: “It is unwise to invade Russia in the winter. The economic corollary should now be equally clear. It is unwise to start a trade war with the main supplier of your most critical imports until you have mitigated your vulnerabilities.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
Naming your tax avoidance foundation “The Foundation” is a little too on the nose.
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls
Elon Musk Gave Away $474 Million in 2024, Mostly to Entities He Controls
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Naming your tax avoidance foundation “The Foundation” is a little too on the nose.
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A lot of people didn’t like the Washington Post journalist who was tortured and dismembered with a bone saw for writing critically about the man sitting next to me
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A lot of people didn’t like the Washington Post journalist who was tortured and dismembered with a bone saw for writing critically about the man sitting next to me
Happy Veterans Day! www.dailymotion.com/video/xlpcoq
A Toast to the Troops... All the troops. Both Sides
Dailymotion video by Red Briggs
www.dailymotion.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Happy Veterans Day! www.dailymotion.com/video/xlpcoq
Happy birthday, Marines. The official Marine Corps birthday video is so freaking good. youtube.com/shorts/Y35Pt...
SEMPER FI BROTHERS
YouTube video by JohnnyBananaTV
youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy birthday, Marines. The official Marine Corps birthday video is so freaking good. youtube.com/shorts/Y35Pt...