Quicksand turned out to be far less of an issue than I imagined it would be growing up... www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers.

“The result is a region that has learned to nod to U.S. concerns while quietly cashing Chinese checks…That is in no small part because Mr. Trump’s approach is light on positive incentives.” www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/o...

“Latin American leaders are increasingly adept at performing the public rituals of alignment required by Washington while quietly doubling down on their commercial ties with Beijing.” www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/o...

Young people need to get their shit together. (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/o...

Yikes www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

I'm used to seeing Republicans humiliate themselves for Trump, but sometimes there's one who elevates the sacrifice of his dignity and self-respect to celestial heights.

Zelensky accused Hungarian PM Orban of siding with Putin, blocking money, weapons, and Ukraine's path to EU membership while spreading Russian propaganda. "There is only one thing he does not do," Zelensky said: "attack us with missiles, drones, or soldiers." #Ukraine

Hire a podcaster and expect a podcast

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Two years of war, occupation and over 40,000 bombs failed at Regime Change in Gaza. Iran should be easy, though. Right? www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

This is an actual post from the official White House account. We’re being trolled by fifteen-year-old boys playing computer games.

MAGA's rhetoric of western civilizational emergency is so weird. They look at ICE arresting grandmothers and they see the ancient Greeks defeating the Persians or the Franks stopping the Islamic invaders in 732. Everyone else sees ICE arresting grandmothers. newrepublic.com/article/2076...

Very proud to serve as a Senior Fellow at the Michael V. Hayden Center at George Mason University’s Schar School of Government. Great people, great Mission! @haydencenter.bsky.social @genmhayden.bsky.social @larrypfeifferdc.bsky.social @georgemasonu.bsky.social @davidpriess.bsky.social

Trump, Mitch McConnell Clash In Oval Office Over Where They Are https://theonion.com/trump-mitch-mcconnell-clash-in-oval-office-over-where-they-are/

He is just making things up, and the whole world knows the truth. The United States has never looked weaker because of these lies and his complete lack of a plan or strategy. Wars cannot be won with gaslighting and Truth Social posts.

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Don’t forget rent. Trump said at the SOTU: “The cost of … rent is lower today than when I took office by a lot.” I challenge anyone anywhere to show that their rent is down…by a lot.

I blamed the election hacking on the Jews too. We have a lot in common. But sure. The fact that Donald only ever seems to do stuff that benefits Russia is "Zionist propaganda".

TicketMonster Goes Global: Amid US Monopoly Trial Live Nation Brags of Global Expansion from Paris to NZ so Letter on La Defense - Inner City Press story innercitypress.com/livenation1g... Extra (filing to France) on X for Subscribers & Substack here matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/ticketmons...

In the last two days, Iran struck: - Oil tankers in Iraq, killing an Indian crew member - A French base in Iraq, killing French soldiers - An oil depot in Oman - Fuel tanks in Bahrain - Buildings in Dubai hit by missile debris - A Thai cargo ship - Various Israeli targets

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January, the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

If it costs 300 million Americans more to go about their daily lives, but 250 thousand already-rich oil executives and investors get to experience another boom—this is good for the economy.

This is just astonishingly great reporting. All of the crises the White House has claimed over the last 14 months were planned in advance. All of them. And however much contempt you have for media outlets who reverently relayed Trump's claim to have no relation to Project 2025, it isn't enough.

The Trump War Glossary: What He *Really* Means About Iran open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa... via @saletan.bsky.social

Most decidedly not. Nor the Indy race around DC they are trying to make happen. I wonder if one of those prediction market sites will have a booth. Don Jr is on the board of both of them. Or this*. Everything is so embarrassing. It's like watching a spoiled child plan their 8th birthday party. *👇

Sooooo you WON'T be attending the UFC match on the front lawn?

FWIW the Treaty of Paris was signed in September 1883. I know we count Declaration Day as our birthday, but until the war was won it wasn't official. Call those six years the gestational period. So the next admin gets to celebrate '250.' 😁

I think it's safe to say this is already panning out to be the worst 250th birthday for our country.

Still going... #Iran #Epstein #EpsteinFile

Here’s an updated version with a reminder to check the website.

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Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has made it to the semi-finals at the Indian Wells tournament. Svitolina has defeated Iga Swiatek and will play against Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) in the semifinals. Congratulations, Elina!

Right-wing Trump keeps attacking right-wing Massie for one reason: Massie demands accountability for men who rape children. Remember, that is the source of Trump’s hate for him. MAGA: come for the gas prices & body bags, stay for the very manly defense of pedophiles.

From today’s Politics Chat with @hcrichardson.bsky.social

A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy snow over the Olympics, northern Cascades and northern Rockies Friday while heavy rain may bring flooding to coastal Oregon and Washington. A winter storm will continue to push across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday and Saturday.

Meanwhile in Russia: experts explained why Russia is poised to become the main beneficiary of an Iran war, mocked Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth, and predicted that "more and more coffins" will be coming back to America. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e-E...

Billionaires bought this administration and war with the votes of low information voters, those that fear immigrants and men in girls bathrooms except when it's Trump.

This hurts Ukraine and Europe.

❗️The US has temporarily authorized operations involving some Russian oil. The US Treasury Department has issued a 30-day license allowing the sale and transportation of Russian oil and petroleum products if they were loaded onto tankers before March 12. The license is valid until April 11.

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the measure only applies to oil already at sea and, in his opinion, will not bring significant financial benefits to Russia.