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⚡️Ukraine brings US-made Tempest air defense system into combat, footage suggests.
The Tempest surface-to-air missile system is designed to engage drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft in all weather conditions. Its transfer to Ukraine was not publicly announced.
The Tempest surface-to-air missile system is designed to engage drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft in all weather conditions. Its transfer to Ukraine was not publicly announced.
Ukraine brings US-made Tempest air defense system into combat, footage suggests
The Tempest surface-to-air missile system is designed to engage drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft in all weather conditions. Its transfer to Ukraine was not publicly announced.
kyivindependent.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
⚡️Ukraine brings US-made Tempest air defense system into combat, footage suggests.
The Tempest surface-to-air missile system is designed to engage drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft in all weather conditions. Its transfer to Ukraine was not publicly announced.
The Tempest surface-to-air missile system is designed to engage drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft in all weather conditions. Its transfer to Ukraine was not publicly announced.
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It’s one thing to choose not to participate in the International Criminal Court. It’s entirely another for the U.S. to punish its judges like they are criminals.
The penalties effectively cut the judges off from all American funds, goods and credit cards, and prohibit individuals and business in the U.S. from working with them. “We’re treated like pariahs, we are on a list with terrorists and drug dealers,” Ms. Ibáñez said. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/w...
No Amazon, No Gmail: Trump Sanctions Upend the Lives of I.C.C. Judges
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
It’s one thing to choose not to participate in the International Criminal Court. It’s entirely another for the U.S. to punish its judges like they are criminals.
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Hello all, just sent out my free weekend update. A special one as it’s from Ukraine. It’s clear being here that we are all taking advantage of the Ukrainians. They are fighting for their lives, and we are safe and sound behind them. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #167: Lets Be Honest, We Are Taking Advantage Of The Ukrainians
The Graham-Blumenthal Tango Of No Meaning; The Ukrainian Strategic Air Campaign Is Making A Difference: But Probably Needs More
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Hello all, just sent out my free weekend update. A special one as it’s from Ukraine. It’s clear being here that we are all taking advantage of the Ukrainians. They are fighting for their lives, and we are safe and sound behind them. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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'The scale of the unrest now gripping Iran is the largest since the demonstrations of 2009; some veteran Iran-watchers reckon the protests are the biggest since the overthrow of the shah in 1979' www.economist.com/middle-east-...
As protests surge, the Iranian regime’s options are narrowing
Iran’s fate depends on who has more staying power: its ruler or its people
www.economist.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 AM
'The scale of the unrest now gripping Iran is the largest since the demonstrations of 2009; some veteran Iran-watchers reckon the protests are the biggest since the overthrow of the shah in 1979' www.economist.com/middle-east-...
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If Trump saw a globe rather than a Mercator projection he might notice that Greenland is actually smaller than Algeria.
January 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
If Trump saw a globe rather than a Mercator projection he might notice that Greenland is actually smaller than Algeria.
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The transformation of ICE into a type of national police force, backed, in some cases, by soldiers from the National Guard, has been covered as immigration story—but these forces are reshaping democracy for all of us.
Listen to 'Autocracy in America' here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Listen to 'Autocracy in America' here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Federal Agents Are Violating the Rights of Americans
ICE and the National Guard are acting with impunity.
www.theatlantic.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The transformation of ICE into a type of national police force, backed, in some cases, by soldiers from the National Guard, has been covered as immigration story—but these forces are reshaping democracy for all of us.
Listen to 'Autocracy in America' here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Listen to 'Autocracy in America' here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
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He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
January 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
Are we distracted from talking about the Epstein files yet?
January 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Are we distracted from talking about the Epstein files yet?
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MAGA’s defense of Renee Nicole Good’s death sits uncomfortably with the White House’s defense of January 6 rioters, @jonathanbchait.bsky.social argues.
Trump Has Odd Views on Domestic Terrorism
The president seems to think that beating police officers is 'peaceful,' but attempting to flee from them is terrorism.
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM
MAGA’s defense of Renee Nicole Good’s death sits uncomfortably with the White House’s defense of January 6 rioters, @jonathanbchait.bsky.social argues.
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Excellent, damning analysis of the video of the killing of Ms Good, from the NYT, including a quick debunking of the “evidence” the President showed other Times reporters last night.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Excellent, damning analysis of the video of the killing of Ms Good, from the NYT, including a quick debunking of the “evidence” the President showed other Times reporters last night.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
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"He has, in effect, ceded Europe to Russia," says Ben Hodges, former commander of US forces in Europe.
Ukraine's survival now depends on whether Europe steps up ⤵️ euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/08/f...
Ukraine's survival now depends on whether Europe steps up ⤵️ euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/08/f...
Former US commander: Trump “has ceded Europe to Russia.” Now Europeans must match Ukraine’s fight.
Venezuela showed where Washington's priorities now lie
euromaidanpress.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM
"He has, in effect, ceded Europe to Russia," says Ben Hodges, former commander of US forces in Europe.
Ukraine's survival now depends on whether Europe steps up ⤵️ euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/08/f...
Ukraine's survival now depends on whether Europe steps up ⤵️ euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/08/f...
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Airlines retreat from U.S. to carve new routes overseas as Canadians shun America
Canada's airlines retreat from U.S., look at new overseas routes
Canadian airlines pulled back in a big way from the United States over the past year and boosted flight volumes elsewhere — especially the Caribbean — with no sign of a cross-border rebound on the horizon.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Airlines retreat from U.S. to carve new routes overseas as Canadians shun America
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“We will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us", says the president of the only nation to have ever invoked Article 5 and been defended by the alliance.
January 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
“We will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us", says the president of the only nation to have ever invoked Article 5 and been defended by the alliance.
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Russia’s oil export income continues to collapse, now down 35% since October, falling to just $959 million per week — the lowest level since the war began.
January 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Russia’s oil export income continues to collapse, now down 35% since October, falling to just $959 million per week — the lowest level since the war began.
So acting as a Russian vassal, Trump has essentially destroyed NATO. Putin must be so pleased.
January 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM
So acting as a Russian vassal, Trump has essentially destroyed NATO. Putin must be so pleased.
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There is no appeasing a narcissist. Hard stop.
Many people (Machado, Rubio, European leaders, Graham, Zelenskyy) still think that praising and appeasing Trump will produce good outcomes. But the flattery strategy is not producing the results that they hope for. If I’m wrong, tell me of some examples. I have an open mind on this theory.
January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
There is no appeasing a narcissist. Hard stop.
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Published on January 7, 2021:
"There is no way to overstate the significance of this moment, no way to ignore the power of the message that these events send to both the friends and the enemies of democracy, everywhere."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
"There is no way to overstate the significance of this moment, no way to ignore the power of the message that these events send to both the friends and the enemies of democracy, everywhere."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
What Trump and His Mob Taught the World About America
The allure of democracy was the nation’s best asset abroad, but the president squandered it by inciting political violence.
www.theatlantic.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Published on January 7, 2021:
"There is no way to overstate the significance of this moment, no way to ignore the power of the message that these events send to both the friends and the enemies of democracy, everywhere."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
"There is no way to overstate the significance of this moment, no way to ignore the power of the message that these events send to both the friends and the enemies of democracy, everywhere."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Hi All, just sent out this piece (mostly free). Its a follow up on the US attempting regime change in Venezuela. I say "attempting" because we are left with a conundrum. Can you do regime change if you do not change the regime? open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Can You Do Regime Change Without Changing A Regime?
The Monroe Doctrine was not "F&ck Around And Find Out"; Marco Rubio's Last Chance
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Hi All, just sent out this piece (mostly free). Its a follow up on the US attempting regime change in Venezuela. I say "attempting" because we are left with a conundrum. Can you do regime change if you do not change the regime? open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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Yes, European and Canadian security has been tied to the US for all of our lifetimes, yes the business of detaching from it is going to be horrendous. But you don't make yourself safer by pretending an extinct security alliance is still working.
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Yes, European and Canadian security has been tied to the US for all of our lifetimes, yes the business of detaching from it is going to be horrendous. But you don't make yourself safer by pretending an extinct security alliance is still working.
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Children will die with RFK Jr.'s new vaccine recommendations. We're NOT doing the "experts disagree" game. The US vaccine schedule was painstakingly constructed through a deep & thorough process by experts with unquestionable expertise. This is policy by fiat. It is pre-meditated murder. 1/
January 5, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Children will die with RFK Jr.'s new vaccine recommendations. We're NOT doing the "experts disagree" game. The US vaccine schedule was painstakingly constructed through a deep & thorough process by experts with unquestionable expertise. This is policy by fiat. It is pre-meditated murder. 1/
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"Today’s announcement by federal health officials to arbitrarily stop recommending numerous routine childhood immunizations is dangerous and unnecessary..." – @AmerAcadPeds president
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
The U.S. no longer broadly recommends vaccines for flu, hepatitis A, rotavirus and RSV. Health officials say the guidance aligns with that of peer countries.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
"Today’s announcement by federal health officials to arbitrarily stop recommending numerous routine childhood immunizations is dangerous and unnecessary..." – @AmerAcadPeds president
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB