Defenders of Democracy
@collator.bsky.social
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Advocates for our governance of, by, and for the people
#economy
#war
#Iran
#Israel
#EU
#NATO
#Russia
www.habtoorresearch.com/programmes/t...
"...the blockade will be analysed ... as the definitive catalyst that eroded international maritime law...."
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Blank Rounds: Can Trump Blockade the Strait of Hormuz? - Al Habtoor Research Centre
A unilateral U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will escalate the Iran conflict into a global crisis, testing international law, straining alliances, and disrupting energy and trade flows wor...
https://www.habtoorresearch.com/programmes/trump-blockade-hormuz/
about 15 hours ago
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#War
#Iran
#Israel
#Oil
#fossilfuels
#climare
#CleanEnergy
www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
"...governments see clean, domestic energy sources, such as renewables and nuclear power, as the obvious long-term solution to protect their economies from the ups and downs of global fossil fuel markets."
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Escape route from Iran energy shock leads to China, U.S. allies find
Countries are navigating between the desire to speed up the green transition and worries over Beijingâs clean-tech dominance.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/20/iran-war-china-beijing-global-clean-energy-dominance-00880124
about 16 hours ago
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#USA
#governance
#democracy
#tyranny
#liberty
#constitution
#law
#Congress
#SCOTUS
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
âThe United be States is being murdered, and itâs an inside job. â
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The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit
The daily news canât adequately convey the administrationâs sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/12/united-states-trump-destruction
1 day ago
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#USA
#Ukraine
#Iran
#Russia
#War
#defense
euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/19/u...
"This approach reflects a broader transformation in air defense, where the mass use of drones is driving a shift toward scalable and cost-effective solutions."
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US Army is deploying $3,000 drones to shoot down Shaheds â because Ukraine proved they work - Euromaidan Press
The US Army is deploying low-cost Merops interceptor drones to counter Shahed-type threats, signaling a shift toward autonomous systems.
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/19/us-army-is-deploying-3000-drones-to-shoot-down-shaheds-because-ukraine-proved-they-work/
1 day ago
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#USA
#Economy
#Oligarchy
#Constitution
#democracy
#Tyranny
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
'But confronting American oligarchy nowâbefore itâs entirely unstoppableâis the only rational choice."
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The American experiment has been infected by oligarchs
How our tax system guarantees extreme wealth concentration.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/us-federal-tax-system-progressive-oligarchy-rich-capital-unrealized-gains-wealth-inheritance-dynast
3 days ago
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#USA
#FBI
#Governance
#Tyranny
#Corruption
#Law
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
"Several officials told me that Patelâs drinking has been a recurring source of concern across the government. "
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The FBI Director Is MIA
Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/04/kash-patel-fbi-director-drinking-absences/686839/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCogeiITHr2SgAdbNBxr2kUAI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
3 days ago
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#ICE
#Immigration
#CBP
#DHS
#Constitution
#Law
#Libertly
#Freedom
#Tyralnny
#democracy
www.thebulwark.com/p/we-forget-...
...the Everglades detention center is a âmonument to crueltyâ and that the âcruelty is the point"....
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We Forget About âAlligator Alcatrazâ at Our Peril
The abuses are piling up, and Democrats and activists are desperate to get the word out.
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/we-forget-about-alligator-alcatraz-at-our-peril-dhs-ice-deportations-everglades-detention-facility-florida
3 days ago
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#Blockade
#Iran
#Israel
#USA
#NATO
#EU
#Britain
#economy
#oil
www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/mid...
"Nato allies including Britain and France said they would not be drawn into the conflict by taking part in the blockade, stressing instead the need to reopen the waterway...."
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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports as US begins naval blockade
The US militaryâs regional Central Command said the blockade would be 'enforced impartially â against vessels of all nations' entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/middle-east/us-begins-blockade-irans-ports-tehran-threatens-retaliate-1411016
7 days ago
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#NSA
#NATO
#EU
#DHS
#UN
#Banking
#Software
#Servers
#international
#economy
#chaos
#nationalsecurity
#AI
#Claude
#world
#IBM
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
"Anthropic says it secretly possessed a tool potentially capable of commandeering most computer servers in the world. "
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https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/04/claude-mythos-hacking/686746/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCoipzGPPViCuhZvSgOF3SxVU&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
11 days ago
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#USA
#Israel
#Iran
#War
#Britain
#EU
#NATO
#economy
www.thedailybeast.com/americas-clo...
...a toll of $2 million per ship... British Defense Secretary ... telling journalists ... that such a toll would âcreate a potential principle that could be used and abused by others elsewhere.â
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Americaâs Closest Ally Breaks With Trump as His Iran Plan Goes Sideways
In a not-so-surprising twist, Donald Trumpâs friendship fallouts continue.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/americas-closest-ally-breaks-with-donald-trump-as-his-iran-plan-goes-sideways/
11 days ago
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#USA
#Military
#Iran
#UN
#NATO
#Israel
#ICC
newrepublic.com/article/2087...
"Americans may not just be remembered for electing a felon in 2024, or a demagogue or the best friend of a child rapist. They may be remembered for electing a mass-murdering regime that telegraphed its intent for years."
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Iran Exposes How Trump and Hegseth Have Debased Our Military Standards
Pardons, promotions, and dismissals under Trump and Hegseth all say one thing: They donât want to be bound by any rules of engagement of any kind.
https://newrepublic.com/article/208798/iran-trump-hegseth-military-standards-debased
12 days ago
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#EU
#Ukraine
#NATO
#Russia
euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/09/f...
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France calls Hungary a traitor as recordings reveal SzijjĂĄrtĂł fed Lavrov closed EU summit intel - Euromaidan Press
France called Hungary's conduct a betrayal after recordings showed FM SzijjĂĄrtĂł briefing Lavrov on closed EU talks and offering to pass EU documents to Moscow.
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/09/france-calls-hungary-a-traitor-as-recordings-reveal-szijjarto-fed-lavrov-closed-eu-summit-intel/
12 days ago
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#DOJ
#Constitution
#Law
#Justice
#FBI
www.cnn.com/2026/04/06/p...
"...jury pool that has lost trust in the Trump administration, the FBI and the Justice Department."
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âTheyâve lost the jury poolâ: Jeanine Pirroâs office is struggling to win trials this year | CNN Politics
The DC US attorneyâs office under Jeanine Pirro has had an unusually low win rate in trials in Washingtonâs federal district court this year, at a moment when the White House has been clamoring for Pr...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/06/politics/jeanine-pirro-trials-dc-juries
12 days ago
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#USA
#Iran
#Israel
#war
#Hormuz
#shipping
#oil
apnews.com/live/iran-wa...
"Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iranian state media reported."
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Live updates: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
After Iran, the U.S. and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, per state media.
https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-08-2026
13 days ago
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#USA
#NationalSecurity
#NSA
#NATO
#EU
#UN
#Alles
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
"The United States is, in effect, moving toward a world in which it faces more connected opponents with a less cohesive coalition of its own."
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A New Geopolitical Reality Is Here
Americaâs adversaries are uniting as its own coalition falls apart.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/04/iran-war-russia-china/686714/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCojJpwRV0lxo21R62XTfAHbw&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
13 days ago
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#ICE
#CBP
#DHS
#Immigration
#Constitution
#Law
#Tyranny
thehill.com/opinion/immi...
"The Posse Comitatus Act reflects that rule. It exists to prevent the federal government from using a large, armed force for general policing inside the U.S."
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The Posse Comitatus workaround: ICE expands into domestic policing
Congress gave ICE a $75 billion budget with few strings attached, allowing it to operate beyond its intended scope and bypass traditional checks on power, raising constitutional concerns.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/5820517-ice-constitutional-guardrails-thin/
13 days ago
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#UN
#shipping
#UNCLOS
#Iran
#USA
euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/08/u...
Even one serious violation of the international rule against monetizing transit could encourage similar claims elsewhere and contribute to a broader breakdown in the international rule of law governing freedom of navigation.
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Oil posts biggest crash since 1991âbut the Gulf ceasefire has two versions - Euromaidan Press
Oil crashed 15% on Trump-Iran ceasefire. Missiles still flew over Israel and UAE. Hormuz 'reopens' as a $2 million IRGC toll.
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/08/us-iran-ceasefire-oil-price-hormuz-russia-ukraine/
13 days ago
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#USA
#Constitution
#Law
#Congress
#corruption
open.substack.com/pub/defiance...
âThe question is whether any of them are brave enough to see it, too.â
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It would take only THREE House Republicans to stop Trump. Will any have the courage?
Dozens of GOP Members of Congress are retiring. If a few decided to switch sides â even just temporarily â they could save democracy from a madman.
https://open.substack.com/pub/defiance/p/it-would-take-only-three-house-republicans?r=104a16&utm_medium=ios
13 days ago
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#USA
#ICE
#CBP
#DHS
#Constitution
#Law
#democracy
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Man Who Tried To Remove Tear Gas From Crowd Faces 20 Years In Prison
The Trump administrationâs prosecution of California State University lecturer Jonathan Caravello is the latest escalation in its crackdown on dissent.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-admin-prison-anti-ice-activist_n_69d3fd75e4b05047ac8f4f12
14 days ago
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#Tyranny
#Autocracy
#Dictator
#Constitution
#Founders
#Law
#democracy
#Meglomania
#War
#Ukraine
#Israel
#Iran
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
"...unconstrained by American law, international law, Congress, or public opinion."
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A President Without Restraints
Trumpâs position is that if he wants to wipe out an entire country, then that is his decision to make.
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/04/trump-iran-civilization-threat/686712/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCoqhVXjCbZYB96iE4uXvYwPY&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
14 days ago
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#USA
#Tyranny
#democracy
#Freedom
#Liberty
open.substack.com/pub/defiance...
"If we want Donald Trumpâs power curtailed through actual oversight, subpoenas, and lasting accountability, then we need a Congress willing to exercise it."
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Trump's team won't invoke the 25th Amendment. Here's a better way to stop him.
In Trump's first term, I participated in secret debates about the president's derangement and whether to invoke emergency powers. Only one scenario seemed viable.
https://open.substack.com/pub/defiance/p/trumps-team-wont-invoke-the-25th?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
14 days ago
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#USA
#Iran
#Israel
#Oil
#economy
#War
#Military
www.marketwatch.com/story/crude-...
So far energy facilities were not directly hit.
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U.S. oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports that Iranâs Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes
Oil prices were rising on Tuesday after reports that the U.S. conducted strikes on military targets on they key island.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/crude-oil-futures-rise-into-trumps-deadline-as-socgen-sees-chance-prices-could-top-200-d648b2a3
14 days ago
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#Ukraine
#drones
#resistance
#EU
#NATO
www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/co...
Star Wars themed Ukraine resistance image from Reddit
14 days ago
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#Panama
#RepublicofPanama
#Bridges
#environment
#traffic
#international
#news
#CentralAmerica
www.prensa.com/judiciales/f...
"... an investigation was launched to determine the causes of the incident and establish possible responsibilities."
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FiscalĂa abre pesquisa tras explosiĂłn de cisternas en el ĂĄrea del puente de las AmĂ©ricas
Tras la explosiĂłn de varios vehĂculos tipo cisterna registrada en los predios del puente de las AmĂ©ricas, la tarde de este 6 de abril, y en donde falleciĂł una persona, se iniciĂł una investigaciĂłn para...
https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/fiscalia-abre-pesquisa-tras-explosion-de-cisternas-en-el-area-del-puente-de-las-americas/
14 days ago
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#Panama
#news
#bridges
#international
thenightly.com.au/world/panama...
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WATCH: Bridge engulfed as fuel tankers explode in Panama
Multiple people are injured and one person is missing after fuel tankers near a bridge in Panama exploded, sparking an enormous blast.
https://thenightly.com.au/world/panama-city-bridge-of-the-americas-closed-after-massive-explosion-at-fuel-tanker-centre-one-missing-c-22102260
14 days ago
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#USA
#Politicis
#AI
#Elections
#Tyranny
#Law
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2026...
"We also assume that agentic political troll farms will soon make yesterdayâs simple bot-based operations look quaint. Buckle up."
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Wikipedia's AI agent row likely just the beginning of the bot-ocalypse
An AI agent was banned from editing Wikipedia pages... and that's when things got weird, with the agent publishing its complaints publicly.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2026/04/wikipedias-ai-agent-row-likely-just-the-beginning-of-the-bot-ocalypse
14 days ago
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#AI
#ChatGPT
#Claude
#Grok
#Tyranny
#democracy
#SCOTUS
#Law
open.substack.com/pub/defender...
"...artificial intelligence can function as a modern version of the Wizard of Oz, presenting itself as an independent, omniscient authority while concealing the human actors who shape its outputs."
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AIs Differ by Training and Experience, as Do You and I
Why They Should Be Treated More Like Scholars and Librarians, Not as Omniscient Oracles
https://open.substack.com/pub/defendersofdemocracy/p/ais-differ-by-training-and-experience?r=104a16&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
14 days ago
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#USA
#Elections
#fraud
#Constitution
#Law
www.wflx.com/2026/03/30/p...
"The investigation highlights security concerns surrounding election equipment, even when configured for training purposes only.:
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Suspect accused of stealing computer equipment from Palm Beach County Elections Office
Stolen encrypted access key and electronic devices recovered during search of John Panicci's home on Saturday
https://www.wflx.com/2026/03/30/palm-beach-elections-office-volunteer-arrested-theft-computer-equipment/
18 days ago
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#USA
#WarCrimes
#UN
#EU
#ICC
#Military
#Law
inews.co.uk/news/world/p...
"...he wants to bomb power plants and clean-water facilities, seemingly to punish the Iranians as a way to get leverage over the regime, itâs obviously immoral. "
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In private, Trump has plans for unspeakable violence. I know because he told me
Thereâs a particular kind of horror that comes from watching a powerful man describe â in clinical detail â how he wants to hurt innocent people
https://inews.co.uk/news/world/private-trump-plans-unspeakable-violence-i-know-he-told-me-4328329
18 days ago
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#History
#Nazism
#Hitler
#Tyranny
#Fascism
#propaganda
#racism
#supremacy
#dominance
#power
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
"He wanted it big. He wanted lots of gold, lots of marble." "Hitler wanted a Triumphbogen, a triumphal arch, twice the size of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris."
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Hitlerâs Edifice Complex
He was obsessed with adding an expensive new wing to the Reich chancellery, part of his grandiose architectural ambitions for the nationâs capital.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/hitlers-edifice-complex/686662/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCogzw-mSNLDwxzQkj8FzQJ70&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
18 days ago
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#DHS
#Congress
#House
#ICE
#CBP
#Law
#Constitution
#Airports
#travel
#economy
newrepublic.com/post/208554/...
"Trump has demanded Republicans send him a bill to fund DHS by June 1. Do Johnson and his party plan to drag out the shutdown, and the problems with ICE and Border Patrol, until then?"
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House GOP Decides Not to Vote on Shutdown Deal They Say They Want
Republicans seem to be dragging out the shutdownâagainâjust for fun.
https://newrepublic.com/post/208554/house-republicans-decides-not-vote-shutdown-deal
19 days ago
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#immigration
#DHS
#ICE
#CBP
#immigrants
#xenohobia
#history
#Shakespear
#IanMcKellen
#Gandalf
www.instagram.com/reels/DUXMaL...
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The Late Show on Instagram: "Leave it to Shakespeare and @ianmckellen to so eloquently speak of manâs mountainish inhumanity. See Ian McKellen in AN ARK, a new play for mixed reality, at @theshedny ...
1M likes, 26K comments - colbertlateshow on February 4, 2026: "Leave it to Shakespeare and @ianmckellen to so eloquently speak of manâs mountainish inhumanity. See Ian McKellen in AN ARK, a new play...
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUXMaLmkVl7/
19 days ago
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#USA
#AttorneyGeneral
#Bondi
#Epstein
#Constitution
#law
www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/p...
"Trump ... is upset over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, and he has also fumed that she has not investigated or prosecuted enough of his political opponents."
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Trump talked with Bondi about the possibility sheâd be replaced as attorney general, sources say | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump talked to Attorney General Pam Bondi Wednesday about the possibility she would be replaced, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN. But as of Thursday, she remained in ...
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/politics/pam-bondi-role-trump
19 days ago
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#USA
#Iran
#Israel
#Russia
#War
#UN
#EU
#NATO
open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...
"...both Putin and Trump went to war without any authorization from the UN Security Council or any other international organization."
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Trumpâs War in Iran Is Different from Putinâs War in Ukraine
But a few similarities cannot be ignored.
https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelmcfaul/p/trumps-war-in-iran-is-different-from?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer
19 days ago
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#DHS
#CBP
#ICE
#corruption
#tyranny
#prisons
#detention
apnews.com/article/mull...
"The Department of Homeland Security...scrutinizes all contracts signed under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to a senior Homeland Security official."
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DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
https://apnews.com/article/mullin-noem-immigration-ice-warehouse-detention-warhouses-0141f54a48a47b1a6753aeaecc1b640b
20 days ago
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#USA
#judiciary
#Constitution
#SCOTUS
#law
#tyranny
#fascism
#democracy
#Jan6th
newrepublic.com/post/208459/...
"The ruling allows a lawsuit from police officers and Democratic politicians to continueâand opens the door to other similar lawsuits."
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Trump Suffers His Fourthâand WorstâLegal Blow in Just Hours
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump can be held accountable for his actions on January 6. Bring on the lawsuits.
https://newrepublic.com/post/208459/trump-legal-loss-january-6
20 days ago
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#USA
#elections
#Fascism
#Tyranny
#democracy
#propaganda
#distraction
#Constitution
#law
#voting
#disruption
slate.com/news-and-pol...
"Trump is engaging in election denialism theater." "Trumpâs executive order, seems aimed to sow chaos in elections and depress turnout."
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The Actual Danger of Trumpâs Phony Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Sometimes itâs the chaos, not the cruelty, thatâs the point.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/trump-phony-vote-mail-executive-order-legal-analysis.html
20 days ago
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#DHS
#CBP
#ICE
#corruption
#Congress
#Constitution
#law
#fascism
#tyranny
#democracy
#USA
#ICC
#UN
www.salon.com/2026/03/31/d...
"... the rush to build the facilities could âexacerbateâ the same inhumane conditions at some ICE centers. âThese warehouses were built to hold products, not people âŠ"
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Dozens of lawmakers to investigate companies building Trump's detention centers - Salon.com
Lawmakers warn that expanding detention centers will
https://www.salon.com/2026/03/31/dozens-of-lawmakers-to-investigate-companies-building-trumps-detention-centers/
20 days ago
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#Science
#Nutrition
#Medical
#Politics
#Health
#Capitalism
#Tyranny
#fascism
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
"In contrast â to the federal government's recommendation of use of beef tallow and âconsumption of red meat, the AHA pushed for plant-based proteins...."
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American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, âfruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat.
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/american-heart-association-urges-people-favor-plant-based-proteins-replace-full-2026-03-31/
20 days ago
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#Congress
#House
#Republicans
#economy
#Tyranny
#Constitution
#disruption
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Maybe chaos is the intention and the point?
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The Bottomless Stupidity of House Republicans
Somehow, theyâve managed to top themselves in the crisis over TSA funding. Who knew that was even possible?
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/gop-dhs-funding-airports/
21 days ago
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#USA
#DHS
#ICE
#CBP
#Fascism
#Tyranny
#Constituion
#Law
#Cabinet
#violence
#Minnesota
#Pretti
newrepublic.com/post/208362/...
Miller repeatedly urged federal agents to engage with protesters in order to win a âPR battle,â one official told the outlet.
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Alex Prettiâs Death Came After Insane Stephen Miller Order
Stephen Miller urged Department of Homeland Security agents to âforce confrontationsâ with protesters in Minneapolis.
https://newrepublic.com/post/208362/stephen-miller-orders-ice-alex-pretti-death
21 days ago
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#USA
#International
#War
#NATO
#EU
#UN
#WorldOrder
#World
#Constitution
#Israel
#Iran
#Ukraine
#Russia
#MiddleEast
#LAW
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
"Welcome to the era of the rogue American superpower. It will be lonely and dangerous."
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America Is Now a Rogue Superpower
Washingtonâs conduct in the Iran war is accelerating global chaos and deepening Americaâs dangerous isolation.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/03/trump-us-power-iran/686567/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlCosdhbNb3EpjBsk7nLsxLKhE&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
22 days ago
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www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
"More than 3,000 marches and rallies took place yesterday in cities and towns across America during the third âNo Kingsâ event, where millions protested against the policies and actions of President Trump and his administration."
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Photos From the Third Nationwide âNo Kingsâ Protest
More than 3,000 marches and rallies took place yesterday in cities and towns across America during the third âNo Kingsâ event, where millions protested against the policies and actions of President Tr...
https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/2026/03/photos-from-the-third-nationwide-no-kings-protest/686609/?gift=9raHaW-OKg2bN8oaIFlComtASVFL4yVe0Mg4JAXVJVw&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
23 days ago
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No Kings: Citizens not subjects.
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'No Kings' protests held to rally against Trump administration, in photos
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) â The third round of âNo Kingsâ protests against President Donald Trump's administration is happening Saturday across the U.S., with Minnesota hosting the flagship rally in St.
https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/no-kings-minnesota-springsteen-immigration-war-b4ce14b0ab16d148f4fdbe642c20fdb2
23 days ago
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#Ukraine
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#EU
#France
#war
#Donbas
www.uawire.org/zelensky-res...
âAnd once our troops withdraw from Donbas - that is the condition for ending the warâonly then will we be able to receive security guarantees from the United States,â Zelensky emphasized.
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Zelensky responds to Rubioâs accusations of 'lies': Iâve only shown a small part of the iceberg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing back against allegations from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he is âlyingâ about the terms of security guarantees for Ukraine. Speaking virt...
https://www.uawire.org/zelensky-responds-to-rubio-s-accusations-of-lies-i-ve-only-shown-a-small-part-of-the-iceberg
23 days ago
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euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/28/f...
Of course they should: Helsinki will audit US compliance with contracts under which European NATO members purchased weapons for Ukraine from American suppliers.
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Finland to audit whether US is actually delivering NATO-bought weapons to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
"What has been promised to Ukraine must reach Ukraine" â Finnish Defense Minister Antti HĂ€kkĂ€nen, announcing that Helsinki will audit US compliance with contracts under which European NATO members pur...
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/28/finland-to-audit-whether-us-is-actually-delivering-nato-bought-weapons-to-ukraine/
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time.com/article/2026...
"If the Houthis do start attacking shipping in the Red Sea again... impact on oil prices and on the global economy will be amplified."
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Yemenâs Houthis Have Entered the Iran War. What You Need To Know
The Iran-backed group opens a new front in the regional conflictâand could soon target Red Sea shipping again.
https://time.com/article/2026/03/28/iran-war-news-houthis-israel/
23 days ago
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san.com/cc/heres-wha...
Further reporting here:
truthout.org/articles/rep...
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Hereâs what Iranâs attacks have damaged across the US militaryâs Mideast footprint
U.S. forces face billions in equipment losses and base damage as the Iran war forces troop relocations across the Middle East.
https://san.com/cc/heres-what-irans-attacks-have-damaged-across-the-us-militarys-mideast-footprint/
24 days ago
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talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/rubio...
Hard to see this as a win for anyone other than Iran. Excerpt: â.. the immediate challenge weâre going to face is an Iran that may decide that they want to set up a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz.â
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Rubio: Iran May Own The Strait Now, And Thatâs a Huge Bummer
Secretary of State Marco Rubio today made some extraordinary comments after briefing...
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/rubio-iran-own-the-strait-now-and-thats-a-huge-bummer#
24 days ago
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open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
"...our defensive posture, particularly against cheap, proliferating, non-attributable threats, has not kept pace."
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The Open Hangar Problem: America Is Not Ready for the War That's Coming
And the people in charge right now are making it worse.
https://open.substack.com/pub/adamkinzinger/p/the-open-hangar-problem-america-is?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
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