PJ Amartey
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Comms & Public Affairs @ Global Strategy Group
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The Pentagon continued its purge of anything related to diversity, equity and inclusion on Friday, ordering all military leaders, commands and academies to review all of the books in their libraries that address racism and sexism.
Pentagon Furthers Crackdown on Diversity Policies With Fresh Order for Review of Library Books
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The Pentagon continued its purge of anything related to diversity, equity and inclusion on Friday, ordering all military leaders, commands and academies to review all of the books in their libraries that address racism and sexism.
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Breaking news: Pakistan armed forces said they are targeting military sites in India after India fired missiles at three air bases in Pakistan’s Punjab province early Saturday, bringing the nuclear-armed rivals closer to war.
Pakistan says it has targeted military sites in India, bringing nuclear-armed rivals nearer to war
Pakistan said early Saturday it had hit multiple military targets, days after India launched its largest strikes inside Pakistan in decades.
wapo.st
May 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Breaking news: Pakistan armed forces said they are targeting military sites in India after India fired missiles at three air bases in Pakistan’s Punjab province early Saturday, bringing the nuclear-armed rivals closer to war.
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Breaking News: Newark's mayor, Ras Baraka, was arrested while he and three members of Congress from New Jersey were protesting at an immigration detention center in the city. He was taken to an ICE facility in Newark, his aides said. nyti.ms/3Z680Un
May 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Breaking News: Newark's mayor, Ras Baraka, was arrested while he and three members of Congress from New Jersey were protesting at an immigration detention center in the city. He was taken to an ICE facility in Newark, his aides said. nyti.ms/3Z680Un
Harvard, famously good at law
Trump officials tried to reopen negotiations in recent days, but Harvard refused. Instead, the university has accused the administration of breaking the law.
Harvard Plans to Use Trump’s Haste Against Him as It Fights Funding Cut
Harvard’s lawyers suggest the administration was sloppy when it froze billions in federal funding. A mundane but crucial law is essential to the university’s case against the government.
www.nytimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Harvard, famously good at law
Dow Headed for Worst April Since 1932 as Investors Send ‘No Confidence’ Signal
Dow Headed for Worst April Since 1932 as Investors Send ‘No Confidence’ Signal — The Wall Street Journal
Few think administration’s negotiations with trade partners will yield results soon enough to ease the strain
stocks.apple.com
April 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Dow Headed for Worst April Since 1932 as Investors Send ‘No Confidence’ Signal
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Waiting until the Pistons get a 21-point lead so I can go to bed
April 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Waiting until the Pistons get a 21-point lead so I can go to bed
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Mexico's president wants to ban U.S. ads warning against migration
Mexico's president wants to ban U.S. ads warning against migration
Mexico’s president said her government asked TV stations to pull a Trump administration advertisement warning against undocumented migration to the U.S.
www.latimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Mexico's president wants to ban U.S. ads warning against migration
10 and 4 for KAT. Nasty work.
April 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
10 and 4 for KAT. Nasty work.
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President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed a deepening controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth, declaring the embattled defense secretary is “doing a great job” despite seismic dysfunction within the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth, isolated and defiant, has Trump’s backing for now
Officials say the unraveling of Hegseth’s inner circle is cause for alarm, leaving some to wonder how the Pentagon would function in a national security crisis.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed a deepening controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth, declaring the embattled defense secretary is “doing a great job” despite seismic dysfunction within the Pentagon.
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BREAKING: China raises tariffs on all US goods from 84% to 125% with effect from April 12
China Raises Tariffs on US Goods to 125% in Retaliation
China will raise tariffs on all US goods from 84% to 125% with effect from April 12, according to the Finance Ministry.
www.bloomberg.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
BREAKING: China raises tariffs on all US goods from 84% to 125% with effect from April 12
Well alright, Detroit. See ya soon.
April 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Well alright, Detroit. See ya soon.
Google Agentspace is insane.
April 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Google Agentspace is insane.
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the arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards "it's one banana, michael. would could it cost, $10?"
April 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
the arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards "it's one banana, michael. would could it cost, $10?"
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Some Republican senators on Capitol Hill, including one of President Trump’s most ardent supporters, have signaled their uneasiness to the sweeping global tariffs that the president announced this week and that sent global markets reeling. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/b...
April 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Some Republican senators on Capitol Hill, including one of President Trump’s most ardent supporters, have signaled their uneasiness to the sweeping global tariffs that the president announced this week and that sent global markets reeling. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/b...
He listened 💯
Is Cory Booker wearing an Oura ring? If so, share! that! data!
April 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
He listened 💯
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Breaking news: Stock markets slid again as China matched new U.S. tariffs, deepening the trade war President Donald Trump kicked off this week and signaling more global economic turmoil ahead. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are both down more than 10 percent.
Stocks slide as China imposes retaliatory 34% tariffs on U.S. goods
President Donald Trump suggested he might be open to doing deals over tariffs, raising hopes in Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan. But China retaliated.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Breaking news: Stock markets slid again as China matched new U.S. tariffs, deepening the trade war President Donald Trump kicked off this week and signaling more global economic turmoil ahead. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are both down more than 10 percent.
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In an appearance on Fox Business Friday, Senator Ron Johnson said, "I’m getting all kinds of reactions from businesses, farmers in Wisconsin that are highly concerned about what’s happening."
Ron Johnson Panics on Air Over Trump’s Disastrous Tariffs
Republicans are wigging out about the consequences of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
newrepublic.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In an appearance on Fox Business Friday, Senator Ron Johnson said, "I’m getting all kinds of reactions from businesses, farmers in Wisconsin that are highly concerned about what’s happening."
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In the wake of Trump's "Liberation Day," one of the Big Three automakers in the U.S. has announced it would be laying off hundreds of American workers.
That's one form of liberation.
That's one form of liberation.
Trump’s Extreme Tariffs Are Already Wrecking the Auto Industry
Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, meanwhile, promised that employment would go up as a result of the tariffs.
newrepublic.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In the wake of Trump's "Liberation Day," one of the Big Three automakers in the U.S. has announced it would be laying off hundreds of American workers.
That's one form of liberation.
That's one form of liberation.
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⚠️ It’s not just talk: Trump’s team is really thinking about how to make a third term possible.
Trump Lawyer Seriously Explored Options for Third Term
It’s not just talk: Trump’s team is really thinking about how to make a third term possible.
newrepublic.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
⚠️ It’s not just talk: Trump’s team is really thinking about how to make a third term possible.
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what booker is doing right now is an example of what i mean when i say things like “we need more ambition right now.” there is room in american politics right now for people with ambition to take big stands and reap the rewards. he’s doing it!
April 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
what booker is doing right now is an example of what i mean when i say things like “we need more ambition right now.” there is room in american politics right now for people with ambition to take big stands and reap the rewards. he’s doing it!
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I’m suing DOGE! www.muellershewrote.com/p/im-suing-d...
I'm Suing DOGE
The First Amendment Coalition (FAC) and MSW Media have filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. DOGE Service for its failure to respond to FOIA requests
www.muellershewrote.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I’m suing DOGE! www.muellershewrote.com/p/im-suing-d...
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Rapper Young Scooter dead after jumping fence in Atlanta police chase
Rapper Young Scooter dead after jumping fence in Atlanta police chase
Authorities say 39-year-old suffered an injury after jumping a fence when fleeing police and later died in the hospital
A rapper signed to fellow lyricists Future and Waka Flocka Flame died on his 39th birthday in his home town of Atlanta after injuring his leg while running from police and jumping fences, according to authorities as well as multiple media reports.
The death of 39-year-old Young Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, was confirmed by Atlanta’s Fulton county medical examiner’s office, as Variety first reported. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Rapper Young Scooter dead after jumping fence in Atlanta police chase
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Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife to sensitive meetings with foreign military officials.
Exclusive | Hegseth Brought His Wife to Sensitive Meetings With Foreign Military Officials
The defense secretary’s handling of sensitive information is under criticism after he shared details about a strike on Houthi militants in a group chat on a widely used app.
www.wsj.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife to sensitive meetings with foreign military officials.
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In a call with auto CEOs, the president warned them against raising prices. Isn’t that an admission that his argument for tariffs is bogus?
Trump Accidentally Wrecks His Own Tariff Spin in Leaked Call Stunner
In a call with auto CEOs, the president warned them against raising prices. Isn’t that an admission that his argument for tariffs is bogus?
newrepublic.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
In a call with auto CEOs, the president warned them against raising prices. Isn’t that an admission that his argument for tariffs is bogus?