On 530am tomorrow @ms.now to discuss the MBS visit. ☕️☕️☕️☕️

When Trump blessed Tucker's interview with Nick Fuentes, he was acknowledging that the white nationalist constituency inside the MAGA coalition has grown too big to marginalize. On the pod, @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social is brilliant on this and what it means for Vance: newrepublic.com/article/2033...

“Europe, instead, should take a leaf from Ukraine’s book: by ramping up deterrence to levels that actually deter. That means arming ourselves and showing that we are prepared to fight for our values and our land.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/o...

On @ms.now 11am hour to discuss. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/w...

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

'A lot of governments are very nervous' @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social unpack how Venezuela’s turmoil pushed the UK to halt intel-sharing with the US—and why this isn’t the first time geopolitics have forced such moves Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

A Christian Answer to Trump and Trumpism Is Finally Here www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/o...

We. Never. Learn.

Great job this morning by @nancyyousef.bsky.social on @waytooearly.bsky.social. What are we doing in Venezuela? CN? Regime change? Will Russia assist Caracas? As America seemingly sleep walks to war, it is critical to hear a veteran Pentagon journalist unpack it all. (Worth the early wake up!) ☕️

As many of us wait for the long promised DNI report+HPSCI investigation on AHIs, re-posting my story that @michaeldweiss.bsky.social and the @theins.press published. For victims from CIA who were cut down in the line of duty, then gaslit, is vindication nearly here? theins.press/en/opinion/m...

Well, I finally finished it. Yes, it’s quite long. 1200+pages. But it is extraordinary, beyond the stunning descriptions of combat. To me, this is the greatest book on leadership I’ve ever read. Not even close. I’m actually bit sad I’ve finished it. May read again one day.

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Attacking a federal district judge as an “activist” for issuing a lawful ruling is an assault on judicial independence. A democracy cannot function when executive agencies denigrate judges for doing their jobs.

What’s talked about these days amongst my old tribe. And what I get asked in all my college guest lectures (2-3 a month). Answer- it depends😉. There r dissent channels. The IG route. Congressional oversite. Whistleblower. Resignation. One of my old bosses simply told me “always do the right thing.”

Back on again at 1250 today @msnbc.com Syrian Prez visit is a very big deal. I support US engagement. Tune in for more…

I’m not a conspiracy theorist. But the more the Trump admin acts in covering up revelations on Epstein, the more u just need to ask what the hell is going in? This is nuts. Playing with puppies? This woman is pure evil.

Early morning 540am hit time tomorrow on @msnbc.com to talk about Syrian Prez historic trip to DC! ☕️☕️☕️☕️

On 345 @msnbc.com today…. Lots happening in foreign policy world, including a historic visit of the Syrian Prez to the US.

Must read-everyone take a deep breadth re NY. Particularly those who r commenting hysterically, who actually don’t live there.

“Judge says immigration officers’ use of force in Chicago ‘shocks the conscience”…well, she is correct. This is not policing (ask any big city cop with real street experience, the tactics being used r way way out of control). www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

I wrote something on Syria….

There’s a reason we left this cover ambiguous in 2022– we didn’t know yet how many new paradigms of leadership would emerge…and where they might yet go.

We’ve got the latest on behind the scenes machinations over the Gaza stabilisation force, & as an ex-CIA colleague of @mpolymer1.bsky.social's is elected Governor of Virginia, I discuss with him &Amber Rudd why anyone still wants elected office anymore in these toxic political times t.co/2YljOFZVPg

And boom goes the dynamite open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

Note the “Yet.” Abigail (former CIA officer) and Mikie (former Navy helo pilot) massive victories last night in governor races, and Elissa (former CIA+DoD) in the Senate-the time for female ntl security centrist Dems as the future of the party..is now! @alivitali.bsky.social

Don’t let the fact that Russia has been irradiating our diplomats for decades influence your conclusion. whalehunting.projectbrazen.com/havana-syndr...

Very proud of my friend. Former agency officer who exemplifies everything about public service. 🫡

Great book!

Damage control after the Dutch revelations. Trip won’t stop European services from doing what they believe is in their best interest-protecting their sources and methods from an admin they don’t trust to safeguard them on issues like Russia. At this point, that distrust is baked in.

Great substantive discussion this morning on (rather unprecedented) lack of requisite congressional oversight over US military action in western hemisphere, plus the shaky cease fire in Gaza. Awesome way to start 🎃

Another great episode.... plus, we dissect the reality of the new season of "The Diplomat".....

On @msnbc.com 530am tomorrow, lots going on in foreign policy/intelligence world!..... ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️

As someone who had a Jewish mom from Long Island and a Greek orthodox dad from Athens….and thus quite the interesting upbringing….I truly love this show! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/a...

Extraordinary (and infuriating) film. I’m proud to call @adamkinzinger.substack.com a friend. History will be very kind to him, as he demonstrated mountains of courage that went far beyond the ordinary. But not so much to all those who condoned and whitewashed Jan 6. Shame on all of them.

Congrats to Jules Giraudat and Arthur Bouvard, who just won the Albert Londres prize, the most prestigious French journalism award, the equivalent of the Pulitzer, for their documentary on Havana Syndrome. Several victims were featured (including me). www.liberation.fr/economie/med...

My latest on the Middle East . engelsbergideas.com/notebook/the...

“Whose side is Pakistan really on?” @mpolymer1.bsky.social describes coming under rocket fire when he ran a US base on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and grappled with the challenges posed by Pakistan’s unclear alliances Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧 #Pakistan #Afghanistan

Incredible from michaeldweoiss.bsky.social The infamous GRU General Zorin in prime time, high on his own supply as he writes his memoirs and the GRU propagandists make a movie of his heroic exploits. Except it’s all bullshit and exposes Russian war crimes, disinfo. newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...

Cool pup. International traveler.

Stockholm a very cool place. I’ll be back 🇸🇪🇸🇪

Relating….

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Goodness, the WaPo Ed Board hitting peak stupidity… www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

🚨 New episode alert! Violence erupted again this month on the Durand Line - the Afghanistan-Pakistan border - where tensions have simmered for a century. From the colonial era to Bin Laden, The Crisis Room unpacks the history and the chaos behind it all The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

How did he escape? To find out, listen to the full episode here 👉🏻 linktr.ee/thecrisisroom

‘Lo and behold I found myself in a Pakistani jail’ @markurban.bsky.social reveals how he ended up in a Pakistani prison while reporting on the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧 #Pakistan #Afghanistan #podcast

Why is the CT world not speaking out about this? Is it fear? There are hundreds of academics, former IC, military, and policy practioners, who know this label is bullshit. Narcos suck-and should be prosecuted-but they are not terrorists.

What I have been talking about would happen, and now our foreign partners are admitting....remember, the relationships between an intel service and its human assets r sacrosanct...and they won't risk that.....this is a huge story, that makes America less safe. www.dutchnews.nl/2025/10/dutc...

On @msnbc.com 5:40am tomorrow - may chat about the Gaza cease fire that was then wasn't and then was again; riding the Trump roller coaster on support for Ukraine; and are we going to war with Venezuela (maybe-ish). What a world.

Interesting article in light of reporting that US has authorized covert action . www.wsj.com/world/americ...