The last time President Trump attended a US Open match, as a presidential candidate in 2015, the booing was so loud that multiple news outlets wrote stories about it. He will be back on Sunday, attending the men’s final, prompting a question: What will ABC/ESPN show and how? >>>

🚨 Trump posted today, declaring war on the city of Chicago. So why is the US Open allowing him to attend the men’s tennis final tomorrow — and censoring broadcasters? #USOpen

UPDATE | Volunteers including State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith colored in the Pulse Memorial rainbow crosswalk after it was removed overnight. Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/pulse-rainbow-crosswalk-orlando-removed-overnight/65861732 

Ask me anything.

Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy

I’m staying up late with Steph Ruhle tonight, watch us:

Tsunami buoys lighting up along Alaska. Hawaii friends evacuate to high ground. No joke. www.ndbc.noaa.gov

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🚨BREAKING: TRUMP GAVE IRAN HIS PERMISSION TO STRIKE A US MILITARY BASE IN QATAR “They said we’re going to shoot them. Is 1 o’clock ok? I said, it’s fine.”

*pops another Tostito in mouth…

Don’t lose sight that Trump has no clear foreign policy for anything, including #NATO. The U.S. is no longer leading, not trusted to honor its commitments, nor attractive to our European allies. His bullying has spurred Europe in a way that only makes us less connected, and thus less secure.

Brilliant piece by my brilliant friend, Kori. And exactly why I started Elevation Global Strategies, to help build and expand our community of global partnerships and connections that run deeper than short-sighted, self-destructive policies.

Trump’s trip to the Middle East is revealing more about America’s actual (narrow and outdated) perceptions of the Gulf states than anything. Especially Qatar. My take? There’s work to be done. The gifted 747/AF1 plane story hasn’t helped.

Going to #Miami? See you there! I’ll be down for the #F1 #MiamiGP taking meetings with officials, sponsors, and events teams, plus some parties and races. DM if you’d like to connect! www.elevation-live.com

🗣️ IT'S RACE WEEEEEEEEK We're heading to the 305 for our second #F1Sprint of the year! #F1 #MiamiGP

I’m just sayin’…

Donald Trump fired the heads of the National Security Agency following a meeting with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. @defensebaron.bsky.social lays out how these firings give U.S. adversaries the chance to “start trouble.”

Also joining The Weekend today 👇 Rep. @robertgarcia.bsky.social David Jolly @defensebaron.bsky.social @maya4rights.bsky.social @paoramos.bsky.social

Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.

CNBC is off the chain today.

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Every American should be concerned by the Trump administration’s announcement of an "Annual Media Rotation Program,” @defensebaron.bsky.social and Price Floyd write. wapo.st/4hmjCd5

I’m too busy tweeting shock over on X to copy it here but…. For real, WTF

Trump wants US troops takeover of Gaza??? And forcibly expel Palestinians. So he can redevelop the real estate.

My op-ed with Price Floyd, posted on the Washington Post this morning: Why the Pentagon’s ‘rotation’ of media outlets is bad news

Don’t forget about USAID.

THREAD: Over on X…

I wish this site was useful during breaking news. Back to X…

“Ukraine” is not even mentioned in Trump’s weak public message to Putin. He only threatens more econ pressure and offers to help Russia get rich. That’s it. No mention of defeating Russia, demanding Putin stop killing, withdraw from its invasion of Europe, or any US military action.

You’re welcome.

OPM acting director Charles Ezell sent the memorandum to federal department and agency heads, instructing them to inform all employees of DEI offices by 5 p.m. Wednesday that they were being placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately.

Trump tonight has revoked security clearances for former DCIA/SecDef Leon Panetta and his former chief of staff Jeremy Bash, who served during the bin Laden raids. But exonerated the Jan 6 criminals who stormed the Capitol.

We are broadcasting live on BBC World Service from the legendary Hawk N Dove on Capitol Hill. Special radio coverage starts 11am ET. MAGA folks starting to trickle in. It’s freezing out (and by the front door.) #InaugurationDay

The fringe is the new norm now. Especially around the Pentagon and defense issues. As the Hegseth hearing revealed with stark clarity. Watch the new @indyamericans.bsky.social on YouTube with me and very smart, longtime defense reporter, @defensebaron.bsky.social: youtu.be/fiDNmThyTnM?...

Pushups and Indo-Pacific strategy? Game on. I had fun chatting with my friend Paul Rieckhoff here about manhood, culture and what the SASC should have asked Hegseth before handing him the Pentagon.

It’s amazing to me that politicians don’t commit to post first on @bsky.app and to engage with constituents here THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be. You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion. Which is more powerful?

🎙🚨It's been a massive, cold and painful week. And he hasn't even been inaugurated yet. We're hurtling towards more and more massive and painful weeks. And massive impacts. And this week the most consequential news revolved around the hearings for SECDEF and the cowardice of Republican...

Is Rep. Mike Turner’s career in Republican politics over? He didn’t just lose the House Intel committee chair, he just got pushed out of Trumpland. And he’s no moderate. He’s a partisan. Not good enough. He’s out. It’s over. Hope I’m wrong though. For natsec, Congress is better with Turner in it.

Shock for the conservative ranks of national security professionals? If you worked for any of these leaders, you are blacklisted for the next four years (at least.)

Journalist @defensebaron.bsky.social Breaks Down Pete Hegseth’s Contentious Confirmation Hearing

What an extraordinary moment. Hegseth is so far beyond the norm of a qualified SecDef candidate put before this committee I've ever seen. And to see SASC members falling in line to back Trump's nominee is just as extraordinary.

The LA Times photo desk, which is doing incredible work covering these brutal fires, has set up a Bluesky account that is among the newest ones we have verified. They are well worth following right now. @latimesphotos.bsky.social

Trump announces he wants Nato members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence - confirming our @financialtimes.com scoop with @lucyfisher.bsky.social & Felicia Schwartz from last month: www.ft.com/content/35f4...

Four years ago right now. This was our evacuation team that got us out of the Capitol. When they knocked on our hiding place door, they had a code word & we had a response word so we knew they were actual USCP. You can see them holding back rioters. The “Join Us!” chant to cops was stomach turning.

Night No 1. of Xmas 🎄 week: Grandpa walks out of middle of night bathroom visit and into the wrong bedroom, climbs into bed with teen grandson, who has to walk him back to grandma’s room. Morning chuckles.

House of Representatives concludes Matt Gaetz raped a minor. Committed statutory rape. Let's workshop that headline...

"He likes the far right. What's interesting is that when he's caught on it, he says, 'Is that far right? I dunno. I just like these same things that all these parties do.'" @defensebaron.bsky.social explains why Elon Musk appears so invested in a far right German faction #saturdayshow

Coming up on the #saturdayshow: Rep. Gerry Connolly Jasmine Wright @defensebaron.bsky.social @danamilbank.bsky.social David Hogg Right Rev. Michael Curry with @jonathancapehart.bsky.social at 6 pm ET on @msnbc.com

Magdeburg: What we know so far about German Christmas market attack. Read More...

Government shutdowns piss me off. They are a fictional show, by conniving and lazy and cowardly partisan elites playing with public lives like a game in the palace of Versailles. Dems and Reps. I’ve covered the government for 20 years. I even worked for the government… 1/