Alexandra C. 🇧🇪 🇺🇸
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Photographer, enjoy history and archaeology, traveler, nature lover,retired MSW LCSW.
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Economic Warfare in the Caribbean: Cuba’s Fuel Crisis and the Unravelling “Rules Based Order” - Australian Institute of International Affairs
When Washington declared a “national emergency” over Cuba in February 2026, it did more than tighten existing sanctions. By authorising a tariff framework on countries supplying oil to the island, the...
https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/economic-warfare-in-the-caribbean-cubas-fuel-crisis-and-the-unravelling-rules-based-order/
about 6 hours ago
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Pretty much was him at 1 am this morning 🤨
#cat
#mainecoon
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2 days ago
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Seagull strut. I wonder why some species have that red on their beak
#photography
#bird
#wildlife
#nature
2 days ago
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Tarot the Terrible and his reachy clawed feet. He claws anything that walks by- from hems of pants to the dog.
#caturday
5 days ago
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I don’t like this 😞
6 days ago
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6 days ago
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Wasn’t Jared Kushner the guy who couldn’t get top secret security clearance before?
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Jared Kushner named in Iran spy intercept tied to Gabbard complaint—Reports
A whistleblower complaint against Gabbard is tied to an Iran intercept mentioning Jared Kushner, according to reports.
https://www.newsweek.com/kushner-iran-intercept-gabbard-whistleblower-complaint-reports-11515873
7 days ago
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Trump nominated the President of a large food, venue and hotel management company to run the National Park Service.
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'Zero experience': Conservationists irate over Trump's NPS director nominee
The nominee has held high-level finance positions at a hospitality concessioner.
https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/delaware-north-national-park-service-21349960.php
7 days ago
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Non-scientists making declarations they’re not remotely qualified to make. I’m surprised Zeldin is no longer interested in conservation but if he’s working with Turnip it is birds of a feather
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Trump revokes EPA finding on greenhouse gas threat in huge blow to climate change regulations
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin officially revoked the endangerment finding, in a huge blow to U.S. efforts to fight climate change.
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/02/12/trump-epa-endangerment-finding-climate-change-greenhouse-gas.html
7 days ago
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Good.
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Judge blocks Hegseth, Pentagon bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon’s efforts to censure Sen. Mark Kelly and lower his retirement rank in the wake of a video in which the Arizona senator and other Democrats called on…
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5735641-judge-rules-against-pentagon-kelly/amp/
7 days ago
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One defeat for Trump from Congress
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House Defeats Republican Bid to Block Votes on Trump’s Tariffs
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/tariffs-house-legislative-day.html
9 days ago
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Female and juvenile white ibis, Australia
#birds
#photography
#wildlife
#ibis
#australia
9 days ago
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When following the law is perceived as “obnoxious “ then do we shrug our shoulders and let the government do as it will lawlessly?
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GOP Sen. Johnson slams Dems' 'obnoxious' judicial warrant demand as another shutdown looms
The Wisconsin senator warned the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Transportation Security Administration would be defunded if DHS appropriations lapse.
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/02/10/congress-ice-dhs-johnson-government-shutdown.html
9 days ago
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Pearl clutcher extraordinaire
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Randy Fine calls for FCC action over Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance
A Florida congressman is calling for FCC action against Bad Bunny over alleged explicit lyrics during the Super Bowl halftime show.
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/state/2026/02/09/bad-bunny-super-bowl-show-sparks-randy-fine-fcc-complaint/88595752007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z114731p115250c115250v114731&gca-ft=32&gca-ds=sophi&gnt-djm=1
9 days ago
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Maxwell (that oh-so reliable felon) can clear Trump’s name in exchange for clemency. Doesn’t that sound about right 🤦🏼♀️
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Live updates: Trump administration news, Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth, DHS funding talks deadline approaches | CNN Politics
Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually for a closed-door House deposition and pleaded the Fifth. Follow for live updates.
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-09-26
10 days ago
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It was amusing to watch a video of Kid Rock lip syncing at the turning point USA alternative half time show. An audience of tens was cheering him on.
11 days ago
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11 days ago
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Gabbard seizing voting machines in Puerto Rico. Such a busy girl.
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Gabbard’s seizure of voting machines heightens concerns of midterm meddling
“They seem to be laying the seeds to contest the next election, terrified that they are going to lose — and lose big,” said Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/gabbard-trump-election-midterms-voting-integrity-00769768
11 days ago
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There’s a reason these people sought asylum and now Turnip is sending them back to this ... 😞
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Four Haitian Women Were Deported From Puerto Rico; They Have Now Been Found Decapitated
So far, Dominican authorities have reported the arrest of a Haitian man identified as Chin Laduse, who is allegedly connected to the killings.
https://www.latintimes.com/four-haitian-women-were-deported-puerto-rico-they-have-now-been-found-decapitated-594261
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U.S. secretly deporting Palestinians to West Bank in coordination with Israel
Palestinians arrested by ICE are being flown, bound and shackled, on private jet belonging to Israeli-American tycoon close to Trump, investigation reveals.
https://www.972mag.com/us-secretly-deporting-palestinians-ice-dezer/
13 days ago
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The press secretary called reactions “fake outrage.” Not only did he disrespect a former president, he did it during Black History Month.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
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Trump Posts Video Portraying Obamas as Apes
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/us/politics/trump-obamas-video-apes-truth-social.html
13 days ago
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Tom Cotton, who is a notorious liar, running ahead and giving his opinion in order to try to sway opinions before the information comes out.
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Cotton says whistleblower complaint against Gabbard ‘not credible’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Thursday he had reviewed a whistleblower complaint alleging wrongdoing by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and agrees with intelligence watchdogs who fo…
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5724653-whistleblower-tulsi-gabbard-complaint/amp/
14 days ago
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What could possibly go wrong?
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Trump urges Republicans to 'take over' and 'nationalize' voting
President Trump called on Republicans to "nationalize" voting with the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/trump-urges-republicans-nationalize-voting/story?id=129793658
17 days ago
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What a huge increase, folks! Steel is BACK! (Is that even a 1%?)
17 days ago
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Grand Teton National Park compilation.
#photography
#landscape
#nature
#wyoming
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17 days ago
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My absolute favorite national park is Grand Teton. Yellowstone is interesting but Grand Teton is so….grand
#photography
#landscape
#nature
#wyoming
#grandteton
18 days ago
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Reports say that they deployed so much tear gas it covered blocks. There were children and elderly present.
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Anti-ICE protest draws massive crowd at South Portland facility, feds deploy tear gas
Thousands of demonstrators who marched to the ICE building were met with pepper balls and tear gas within minutes of their arrival.
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/anti-ice-protest-attracts-massive-crowd-at-south-portland-facility-feds-deploy-tear-gas.html?outputType=amp
18 days ago
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Caturday-that scary vacuum!
#caturday
#mainecoon
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19 days ago
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Trying desperately to find ways to enrich himself at taxpayer expense.
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Trump sues IRS, Treasury for $10 billion over tax returns leak
Trump is suing his own Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department on Thursday over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax information during his first term.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/trump-sues-irs-treasury-10-billion-tax-returns/story?id=129687076
21 days ago
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Yosemite National Park, half dome
#photography
#blackandwhite
#yosemite
#landscape
#nature
21 days ago
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Are there consequences?
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PBS News Hour | Whistleblower responds after DOJ says DOGE mishandled data | Season 2026
Whistleblower responds after DOJ confirms DOGE mishandled Social Security data
https://www.pbs.org/video/whistleblower-1769551967/
22 days ago
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Cat splat after a long and grueling visit to the vet for an ear infection. He was such a good boy.
#cat
22 days ago
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Poor El Centro. They get Greg Bovino back
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino returning to position in El Centro: Sources
Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino is returning to El Centro, California, to resume his duties as chief of that sector, sources told ABC News.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/border-patrol-commander-greg-bovino-returning-position-el/story?id=129582658
24 days ago
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This man stood up there and said there are consequences to using words that ICE doesn’t like
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24 days ago
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25 days ago
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Isn’t this extortion?
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READ IT: Bondi sends letter to Gov Walz warning Minnesota’s immigration policies endanger agents
Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Minnesota leaders in a letter to Gov. Tim Walz of refusing to enforce immigration law and warns federal agents are being put at risk.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/read-it-bondi-sends-warning-letter-gov-walz-warning-minnesotas-immigration-policies-endanger-agents
25 days ago
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Bee business
#photography
25 days ago
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Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
#photography
#landscape
#California
26 days ago
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RIP Ms Good and Mr Pretti. A mom of 3 and an ICU nurse at the VA. DHS calls them terrorists. 😞
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Minneapolis shooting: Tim Walz condemns ‘federal occupation’ as victim identified as Alex Pretti – latest updates
Minnesota governor decries ‘federal occupation’ after another deadly shooting less than three weeks after ICE officer killed Renee Good in city
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jan/24/minneapolis-shooting-live
26 days ago
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Grand Teton NP
#photography
#landscape
#wyoming
#grandteton
27 days ago
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This is very telling regarding construction of a White House ballroom (Leon is the judge reviewing what Trump is doing)
28 days ago
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Ambler Road Project = destroying pristine wilderness
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28 days ago
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The old man and the sea. I saw him heading out at Port Townsend on his adventure.
#photography
#sailing
28 days ago
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ICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy as he came home, say school officials
Superintendent says Liam Ramos and his father were taken into custody while in their driveway and sent to Texas
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/21/ice-arrests-five-year-old-boy-minnesota
29 days ago
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Surprised, anyone?
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Trump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data
Some DOGE personnel had more access to data than previously acknowledged, according to a court filing.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/20/trump-musk-doge-social-security-00737245
29 days ago
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They’ve been more than patient
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ICE didn't pay rent for three years as officials seek eviction, emails show
Unpaid costs reached over $115,000, with local officials picking up the bill in Pennsylvania.
https://www.newsweek.com/ice-didnt-pay-rent-three-years-pennsylvania-emails-11388191
29 days ago
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So a white woman was the one behind the so called Somali fraud in Minnesota that brought ICE terror to the immigrants in that state and the death of Ms Good
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Aimee Bock, "mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme, says "I wish I could go back and do things differently"
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/aimee-bock-minnesota-fraud-feeding-our-future-interview/
29 days ago
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Alexandra C. 🇧🇪 🇺🇸
Catherine
about 1 month ago
Complex Networks of Metallic Branches Shape
#Animal
#Sculptures
by Kang Dong Hyun Link for more info and
#photos
of his
#art
:
www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/01/kang...
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Lighthouse at Ft Casey State Park, WA. That’s actually a rock with moss in the foreground
#photography
#landscape
#washington
#lighthouse
30 days ago
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Deception Pass bridge, Whidbey Island WA
#photography
#landscape
#travel
#washington
about 1 month ago
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