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Roanoke VA

Hello again on Saturday 27 September, Day 1312 of Russia's full invasion. If you're lucky enough to be able to enjoy weekends, spare a thought for the tens of thousands physically fighting Russia today, defending democracy and, indeed, Europe. Here's the daily thread:

🙏🇺🇦 The aftermath of the night strike by "Shahed" UAVs in Zaporizhzhia.

🚨🚨🚨 Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendent for the largest school district in Iowa, has been detained by ICE. No explanation has been provided as to why. This is an escalation of ICE’s abuse of power/authority over citizens in this country. 1/2

President of Finland Alexander Stubb: "When we look at war, there are elements of it that are brutal, vulgar, and unethical. But the kidnapping of children, I think, goes beyond all of that. And we have to think that it's not only about the children being abducted and taken away and russified, 1/3

Yes indeed!!🤦🏻‍♀️

Grijalva: I was looking at the example of now-Representative Walkinshaw from Virginia, who was elected two weeks ago Tuesday. The following Wednesday—less than 24 hours later—he was sworn in, with unofficial results. So for me, apparently the rules have now changed in just two weeks.

Fascinating satellite imagery of a strong low-pressure system creating hurricane-force winds approaching the Alaska panhandle.

Remember Troy the tiniest fighter 💛 He came to us with a severe eye infection in both eyes. Thanks to treatment, his eyes were saved! 🌟 Sadly, he’s partially sighted but that won’t stop him from living a full, happy life. We’re searching for a loving home for him 🐱🏡

No wonder the tippy top of the GOP wants to keep this a secret. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

A mass walkout of the UN General Assembly as Netanyahu prepares to speak.

Almost 10,000 homes are without power in Zaporizhzhia tonight too. There are not believed to be any casualties from the Russian drone attack.

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BREAKING: The US Supreme Court sided again with Donald Trump, allowing his administration to withhold about $4 billion in foreign aid authorized by Congress for the current fiscal year as the Republican president pursues his 'America First' agenda reut.rs/3KgfxvA

NEW: The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling injects new uncertainty into shutdown talks and gives Trump the upper hand in a generational battle over the power of the purse. w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Republicans just cut Medicaid to give this guy a huge tax break.

Don’t wait. Vote early for our wonderful Democratic candidates in Virginia! @jonesjay.bsky.social will be the attorney general we need to protect our basic rights and freedoms.

We don’t have to accept gun violence as normal. I’ll fight for stronger laws, safer communities, and real accountability for those flooding our streets with illegal guns. roanoke.com/news/local/g...

When Republicans attack Medicaid, they aren’t just hurting the most vulnerable – they’re hurting our entire economy. Health care jobs disappear, hospitals close, and costs go up for everyone. I’ll use the Attorney General's office to protect Virginia’s healthcare system and keep costs down.

Zaporizhzhia has been hit again tonight. At midnight two drones smashed into, and as you can see, virtually destroyed an ATB Supermarket. Don't know about you, but I've not seen rocket launchers, grenades and missiles on their shelves recently. #RussiaIsATerroristState

#RussialsATerroristState #RussianWarCrimes #LetUkraineStrikeBack #ArmUkraineToWin #StandWithUkraine

🇸🇪 Suspicious drones spotted near Sweden's largest naval base, - SVT. Police see "obvious connections" to recent events in Denmark and Norway, where suspicious drones have been seen flying over airports and a military base, among other things.

About damned time!

⚡️Former UK Reform Party leader Nathan Gill admits taking bribes from a pro-Russian politician to push Kremlin narratives in Europe.

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has resecured $17.8 million in previously appropriated funds to build out EV charging stations and has received federal approval for the state’s new EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan. Read more: tinyurl.com/4u7k9ewd

⚡️Russia’s Yantar spy ship spotted near UK and Ireland’s undersea cables.

NEW: ICE agents violently arrested a man in a busy Hyattsville, MD intersection this week, at one point brandishing guns and pointing them at bystanders. I spoke to multiple witnesses—including a local priest whose church is a sanctuary for undocumented people: www.thehandbasket.co/p/ice-agents...

Republicans are "trying to dodge accountability by rewriting the rules," Obama wrote in a viral social media post.

⚡️ Russia’s war death toll has passed 1.1 million.

😡Today, russian military forces dropped a FAB-250 aerial bomb on the area of private residential houses. People were found under the rubble. Russia is a terrorist state!

Fired for comments he made 8 years ago on social media when he was in private practice & had a perfect 1st Amendment right to do so. Welcome to the Trump-loyalty corps at the Justice Department. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...

🌊👀 Watching soon-to-be Imelda: Most impacts will likely be in the Carolinas, but there’s a chance some of its moisture sneaks into the D.C. area early next week. Models differ widely — from over an inch of rain to none at all. Full forecast + rainfall map: 👉 cwg.live

Crew unravels humpback whale from rope and fishing gear off B.C.’s coast #BritishColumbia 🐋🍁 Fader the humpback has been coming back to British Columbia’s waters for the last two decades, but this time the /1 thread www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Just insanity that mirayes is silent as the rule of law is being mocked. And lawyers just playing games

💛💙𝗜𝘁’𝘀 #FiverFriday - 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼! Today you can help close fundraisers and make the invisible fundraisers visible. Just ❗QUOTE/COMMENT❗ this post with a 📸screenshot of your $5 €5 £5 donation, add a description and tag the Bsky handle or add a link for donations ⤵️1/2 #NAFO #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

Photo by Nature and Wildlife morning

ICE has erected a gate to keep protesters out. They are blocking a public street, despite the Broadview Fire Department ordering ICE to tear it down. Join us at 1930 Beach Street. 7-9 AM. Tell Broadview to tear this fence down.

The Canadian government is sending out "Tylenol is fine, folks -forget whatever Bobby Brainworm is saying down there" emails.

WTF!? 🚩🚩 "In May, Hegseth signed a memo directing a "minimum" 20% reduction in the number of four-star generals and admirals across the active-duty force." "In a video accompanying the memo, Hegseth described it as a "Less Generals More GIs Policy." abcnews.go.com/Politics/heg...

When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.

Trump attacked Rep. Jasmine Crockett, mocking her name and calling her “a very low IQ person,” and suggested Somalia should “take back” Rep. Ilhan Omar, sparking controversy over his repeated targeting of women of color in Congress. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/don...

Imagine seeing this on your doorstep...😱

Wasnt there once a tv show called "Thats Impossible"??

Trump has illegally leaked Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill's Social Security number, home address, and parents' address to her Republican opponent.

Military aid to Ukraine percentage of its own GDP (2.9%) 🇩🇰 Denmark - 2.9% 🇪🇪 Estonia - 2.8% 🇱🇹 Lithuania - 2.2% 🇱🇻 Latvia - 1.8% 🇳🇴 Norway - 1.5% 🇸🇪 Sweden - 1.4% 🇫🇮 Finland - 1.25% 🇳🇱 Netherlands - 1% 🇵🇱 Poland - 0.85% 🇸🇰 Slovakia - 0.7% 🇬🇧 The UK - 0.7% 🇨🇦 Canada - 0.7% 🇩🇪 Germany - 0.55% 🇺🇸 The USA - 0.5%

Last week, Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said we needed to kill 700,000 Americans by involuntary lethal injection. Yesterday Fox News host Jesse Watters said we need to “bomb” the UN building in NYC Yes, Fox News suggested bombing a building on U.S. soil. A building full of world leaders…