Rita Melinda Red
@ritamelindared.bsky.social
non-fascist genx (i was adhd when adhd wasn't cool), geek-chic science freak, 45wpm but touchtyping imposs 4 me😩, deep south escapee, pro-democracy, pro-lgbtq, pro-teacher, pro-all the beautiful shades of skin, pro-ukraine, pro-freedom 4 all
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The suspect in the DC shooting of two National Guard members reportedly “served in the Afghan army for 10 years, alongside U.S. Special Forces.”
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Suspect is Afghan man who served alongside U.S. forces, relative says
A close relative said the suspect served alongside U.S. Special Forces troops in Afghanistan before he came to the United States.
www.nbcnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The suspect in the DC shooting of two National Guard members reportedly “served in the Afghan army for 10 years, alongside U.S. Special Forces.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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NBC News released new information of Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in the shooting of 2 National Guard members near White House.
November 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
NBC News released new information of Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in the shooting of 2 National Guard members near White House.
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The folks at @afghanevac.bsky.social have in hand a new USCIS directive which largely targets Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The folks at @afghanevac.bsky.social have in hand a new USCIS directive which largely targets Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
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No idea why an Afghan refugee shot National Guard soldiers within walking distance of the White House, but this new USCIS directive was revealed on Monday. Worth noting.
The folks at @afghanevac.bsky.social have in hand a new USCIS directive which largely targets Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
No idea why an Afghan refugee shot National Guard soldiers within walking distance of the White House, but this new USCIS directive was revealed on Monday. Worth noting.
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Harry Sisson, an American liberal political commentator and social media influencer reported that the National Guard shooter had asylum granted to him this April by the Trump Administration.
November 27, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Harry Sisson, an American liberal political commentator and social media influencer reported that the National Guard shooter had asylum granted to him this April by the Trump Administration.
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Nuzzi is like Trump in this sense: the worst thing about America is not that someone that awful exists, the worst thing is that much of the press promotes and normalizes it for clicks.
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Nuzzi is like Trump in this sense: the worst thing about America is not that someone that awful exists, the worst thing is that much of the press promotes and normalizes it for clicks.
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So Olivia Nuzzi is clearly a piece of shit who can never work in journalism again after this.
And, also, Ryan Lizza is clearly a piece of shit who should never work in journalism again after this either.
We're all agree on that, right?
And, also, Ryan Lizza is clearly a piece of shit who should never work in journalism again after this either.
We're all agree on that, right?
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
So Olivia Nuzzi is clearly a piece of shit who can never work in journalism again after this.
And, also, Ryan Lizza is clearly a piece of shit who should never work in journalism again after this either.
We're all agree on that, right?
And, also, Ryan Lizza is clearly a piece of shit who should never work in journalism again after this either.
We're all agree on that, right?
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SCOOP—In August, nearly 200 current/former FEMA staffers published the Katrina Declaration, a whistleblower letter detailing all the dangers posed by current leadership.
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
FEMA employee terminated for signing whistleblower letter
It appears to be a major violation of federal whistleblower protections and constitutional rights.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SCOOP—In August, nearly 200 current/former FEMA staffers published the Katrina Declaration, a whistleblower letter detailing all the dangers posed by current leadership.
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
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Lizza says Nuzzi was acting as a campaign operative while pretending to be a journalist. she did catch and kill, outing sources in the campaign; she tried to get RFK surrogates on television; she wrote strategy memos. 1
While there are often some ethical issues with making free PDFs of paywalled content, in this case it seems entirely justifiable, given the author, the subject, and the journalistic imperative to provide the widest possible audience for the verb "Michael Wolffed"
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November 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Lizza says Nuzzi was acting as a campaign operative while pretending to be a journalist. she did catch and kill, outing sources in the campaign; she tried to get RFK surrogates on television; she wrote strategy memos. 1
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‘Unthinkable’: Fmr. Natl. Security official knocks White House-Kremlin call
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Leaked transcript of White House-Kremlin call published by Bloomberg ahead of peace talks in Moscow
Bloomberg says it has reviewed a leaked conversation between presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Kremlin advisers. This comes ahead of a meeting in Moscow next week to discuss a possible Ukrai...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
‘Unthinkable’: Fmr. Natl. Security official knocks White House-Kremlin call
www.ms.now/chris-jansin...
www.ms.now/chris-jansin...
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Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
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Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The decision could affect more than a half million Haitians living in the U.S.
www.miamiherald.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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The Artists for Aid concert lineup has been unveiled with Shawn Mendes, Clairo, Ravyn Lenae, Omar Apollo, & more performing.
It will take place in LA on January 10th and proceeds will support the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund & the Sudanese American Physicians Association.
It will take place in LA on January 10th and proceeds will support the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund & the Sudanese American Physicians Association.
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The Artists for Aid concert lineup has been unveiled with Shawn Mendes, Clairo, Ravyn Lenae, Omar Apollo, & more performing.
It will take place in LA on January 10th and proceeds will support the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund & the Sudanese American Physicians Association.
It will take place in LA on January 10th and proceeds will support the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund & the Sudanese American Physicians Association.
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Multiple media outlets: Shooter is Afghan national who immigrated to US in 2021.
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Multiple media outlets: Shooter is Afghan national who immigrated to US in 2021.
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Kegsbreath says he wants more National Guard troops in DC to “stiffen our resolve.”
Never known a man to call it his resolve, but enough with this guy and his stiffies.
Never known a man to call it his resolve, but enough with this guy and his stiffies.
Pete Hegseth says Trump has asked him to add 500 more National Guard troops to Washington D.C.
It's unclear why he seems to be smirking throughout much of this.
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It's unclear why he seems to be smirking throughout much of this.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Kegsbreath says he wants more National Guard troops in DC to “stiffen our resolve.”
Never known a man to call it his resolve, but enough with this guy and his stiffies.
Never known a man to call it his resolve, but enough with this guy and his stiffies.
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Trump administration: Our solution to reducing crime is to send in the National Guard.
Two National Guard soldiers get shot near the white house.
Trump administration: Oh shit, it's not working, let's send in 500 more troops. 👇🏾
Two National Guard soldiers get shot near the white house.
Trump administration: Oh shit, it's not working, let's send in 500 more troops. 👇🏾
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Trump administration: Our solution to reducing crime is to send in the National Guard.
Two National Guard soldiers get shot near the white house.
Trump administration: Oh shit, it's not working, let's send in 500 more troops. 👇🏾
Two National Guard soldiers get shot near the white house.
Trump administration: Oh shit, it's not working, let's send in 500 more troops. 👇🏾
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The horrific shooting of National Guard members is not an excuse to increase their presence against local rule, community sentiment & a pending court order. Public safety results from data driven policies-not a reactionary show of force from the executive.
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Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
FBI Director Kash Patel says two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot just blocks from the White House are still alive and in critical condition.
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The horrific shooting of National Guard members is not an excuse to increase their presence against local rule, community sentiment & a pending court order. Public safety results from data driven policies-not a reactionary show of force from the executive.
apnews.com/article/nati...
apnews.com/article/nati...
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This is wrong, this is stupid, this is 💯 political, this is illegal, and there’s ZERO reason for this. National Guard troops have lives, jobs & families. This is an absolute waste of their time. Trump is using them to try to score political points. Just terrible.👇
Pete Hegseth announces that Trump will deploy 500 more National Guard troops to Washington, DC after today’s shooting
November 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is wrong, this is stupid, this is 💯 political, this is illegal, and there’s ZERO reason for this. National Guard troops have lives, jobs & families. This is an absolute waste of their time. Trump is using them to try to score political points. Just terrible.👇
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Those National Guard members who were shot were only there because of one person!!
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Those National Guard members who were shot were only there because of one person!!
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Janine and I are keeping the two National Guard members shot near the White House in our thoughts and prayers.
As we await more information, we’re reminded of the sacrifices made every day by those who serve in uniform.
This violence is unacceptable and has no place in our nation.
As we await more information, we’re reminded of the sacrifices made every day by those who serve in uniform.
This violence is unacceptable and has no place in our nation.
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Janine and I are keeping the two National Guard members shot near the White House in our thoughts and prayers.
As we await more information, we’re reminded of the sacrifices made every day by those who serve in uniform.
This violence is unacceptable and has no place in our nation.
As we await more information, we’re reminded of the sacrifices made every day by those who serve in uniform.
This violence is unacceptable and has no place in our nation.
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My heart is with the two National Guard members and their families. These service members didn’t ask to be put in this position — they signed up to serve their community and their country, and they should never be targeted for following orders. (1/2)
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
My heart is with the two National Guard members and their families. These service members didn’t ask to be put in this position — they signed up to serve their community and their country, and they should never be targeted for following orders. (1/2)
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Violence is part of the problem, not a solution. These guard members were serving away from home on a mission they did not control: Live Updates: Two National Guard Members in Critical Condition After Shooting Near White House www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Live Updates: Two National Guard Members in Critical Condition After Shooting Near White House
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Violence is part of the problem, not a solution. These guard members were serving away from home on a mission they did not control: Live Updates: Two National Guard Members in Critical Condition After Shooting Near White House www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
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NEW: The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is taking the lead in the investigation of the D.C. shooting that injured two National Guard members.
MS NOW's @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social reports.
MS NOW's @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social reports.
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
NEW: The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is taking the lead in the investigation of the D.C. shooting that injured two National Guard members.
MS NOW's @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social reports.
MS NOW's @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social reports.
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Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.