matt-hoog.bsky.social
@matt-hoog.bsky.social
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Is the tanker carrying mythical fentanyl?
Trump administration seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, US officials say - www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Trump administration seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, US officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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BREAKING: At least 4,000 federal workers received layoff notices, a court filing shows, with the Treasury and Health departments seeing the largest cuts.
Trump administration begins 'substantial' federal worker layoffs amid government shutdown
Affected agencies include the departments of Homeland Security, Education, Energy and Health and Human Services, among others, according to an administration official.
nbcnews.to
October 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Jesus Christ.

A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons.

You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.
September 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Beyonce & Jay-Z held a fundraiser where they seated themselves next to Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump.

When will the poor have as much class solidarity as the billionaires?
September 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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The political shifts around tech—from a space of presumed liberation to a strong alignment with the worst aspects of late-stage capitalism—has an odd consequence: now every technical conversation is political, writes @ethanz.bsky.social.
Tech bros used to be progressive. What happened?
We used to think technology was inherently liberatory. Now it’s empowering corporations and conmen
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
September 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
About to drive an hour to “test drive” some wallet options. This is getting out of hand.
Being an adult is so flipping weird: I bought my last car after 15 minutes of searching online, meanwhile I’ve been researching a replacement wallet for over a month now…
August 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Dear Americans, welcome to the thrilling game of ‘Did this dictator die or just disappear for a day?’ We’ve been playing it with Putin and Lukashenko for decades. Enjoy the suspense.
August 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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From retired General Mark Hertling on Air Force plans to honor Ashli Babbitt

@markhertling.bsky.social
“…I am infuriated that the Air Force plans to grant military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it.”

My latest in @thebulwark.com

www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
Honoring Ashli Babbitt Dishonors the Military
If there’s no difference between upholding the Constitution and attacking it, then there’s no honor in service.
www.thebulwark.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Just popped round to see the neighbour about our plums & pears infringement on her garden here in UK & the 1st thing she said was "Have you seen the rumours about Trump dying?" It's isn't just you US lovely people waiting with bated breath! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
August 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Being an adult is so flipping weird: I bought my last car after 15 minutes of searching online, meanwhile I’ve been researching a replacement wallet for over a month now…
August 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
PM Carney:
"Under the new US approach, countries must now buy access to the world's largest economy, through a combination of tariffs, investments, unilateral trade liberalization and policy changes in their home markets”
Bang on analysis.
Mob style pay to play. #BoycottUS
ANALYSIS | Unfortunately, there may not be a hockey analogy for the challenge Canada faces | CBC News
Inevitably, but torturously, this unique moment in the history of this country has come to be understood primarily in hockey terms.
www.cbc.ca
August 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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The City of Montreal said it will issue a fine to a downtown church after it held a concert by a U.S.-based Christian musician who has been described as a “MAGA superstar,” without proper permits. #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=upWI...
'Maga superstar' performs concert amid smoke bomb, arrest
YouTube video by CTV News
www.youtube.com
July 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Brazil President Lula: "Trump could've called, but instead posted the tariff news on his website - a complete lack of respect which is typical of his behavior towards everyone."
#cdnpoli
July 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Dean Blundell🇨🇦 @deanblundell.bsky.social #cdnpoli
"Let me translate this for you: If you’re not a white Christian Nationalist, Alberta reserves the right to treat you like shit”
June 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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NEW: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in an emergency meeting on Monday that the escalating conflict in Iran “risks collapsing the global nuclear non-proliferation regime,” and that if diplomacy is not pursued, “violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels.”
International Nuclear Watchdog Issues Stark Warning In Wake of US Iran Strikes
“Violence and destruction could reach unimaginable levels” if diplomacy is not pursued, said the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
www.wired.com
June 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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"Even if it went to the point of setting a car on fire, that's not a domestic insurrection. That's a protest that is engaged in some illegality. And we have civil means to punish it without the armed forces.”
The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests
President Trump’s deployment of more than 700 Marines to Los Angeles—following ICE raids and mass protests—has ignited a fierce national debate over state sovereignty and civil-military boundaries.
wrd.cm
June 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Breaking: ABC News says senior national correspondent Terry Moran "has been suspended pending further evaluation." This since-deleted tweet is the reason for the suspension:
June 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Well, this is the government we got when Ontarians DIDN'T BOTHER TO VOTE!!! 😠

I am livid!!! 🤬

Not only are they lazy, but when they do work, they use their time to bulldoze the province by passing destructive bills!!!

I feel SICK!!!

#FordDestroyedOntario #onpoli #cdnpoli
June 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Canada places 200% tariff on little Canadian flags Americans wear while travelling
Canada places 200% tariff on little Canadian flags Americans wear while travelling
OTTAWA – As US President Trump’s unilaterally-launched trade war continues, Canadians have struck back with counter-tariffs on a valued American item: the little Canadian flag patches Americans put on...
www.thebeaverton.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Listening to “Philly, Philly”, Eve hits every syllable in HOSTILITY, I muse to my daughter (mostly)jokingly “I wanted to be a Ruff Ryder so bad” and with all sincerity she replies “there’s still time, Dad”.
😂😂😂😂
May 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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From crypto to licensing deals, here’s how Trump has positioned his family to make more money while he’s in the White House.

Read The Big Take here
Trump Family Turns Presidency Into Most Lucrative Venture Yet
Since he launched his campaign, the family has put dealmaking in overdrive — with memecoins, guns and new hotels abroad.
bloom.bg
May 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation ain’t having the separatists rhetoric from Smith or her ilk…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
May 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Was gonna invite Saquon Barkley to kiss my ass but I can see he’s already kissing someone else’s today.
April 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Saquon Barkley 2020 vs now
April 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM