State media watch: The image of Trump saluting - without his baseball hat that you can buy at his website - is falsely labeled as Trump acknowledging the soldiers killed on March 1. This was not a mistake - its also on the Fox News website.

Wait — IRGC control of the country was the plan?!?

It is notable that Andrew has been arrested for "misconduct in public office", which is precisely what the US Supreme Court decided no American president can ever be charged with.

Europe will require new leadership as the US tilts from law to power. Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Peter Alan Dutton.

“he believes that it’s wrong—“objectively unnecessary and almost wicked”—to station armed soldiers on street corners as props in the deterrence of crime. “I love my country and I love the Army,” he said, “but this is not what I signed up to do.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shooting a skyhook over Dave Cowens.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: “We have learnt something in the past days and weeks. When Europe is not divided, when we stand together, and when we are clear and strong also in our willingness to stand for ourselves, the results will show.”

The United States' pursuit of Greenland threatens trust in the NATO alliance. @sophiabesch.bsky.social analyzes President Trump’s motivations and the responses from European leaders: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

This text by @sophiabesch.bsky.social is well worth your time. Very good analysis, superbly written. carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

Shameful and destructive

As Rasmussen says: “the world’s attention is now focused on something that does not represent a threat — namely Greenland, a friendly ally of the US — instead of focusing on what should be the focal point right now: namely, how can we force Putin to the negotiation table in Ukraine?”

Via @alexiscoe.bsky.social: Read the whole thing. "Secret Service security redesigns, National Park Service preservation reviews, and GSA permitting... It will cost more to heat, light, decorate, and secure. Every chandelier adds to the taxpayer’s bill." alexiscoe.substack.com/p/behind-the... .

If you read nothing else today, I pray that you will read every word of this necessary, powerful, and much-needed piece by @nhannahjones.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/m...

1/This is Transatlantic leadership! In historic move, German Chancellor Merz calls out US: “democracy is under pressure, freedom of expression is being questioned, and the independence of the judiciary is being repressed“. www.reuters.com/technology/g...

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