John Navas ⛵🌉
@jnavas.com
San Francisco Bay Area
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
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The complaint cites, among other things, Halligan’s Signal exchange with me.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The complaint cites, among other things, Halligan’s Signal exchange with me.
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Today's news roundup:
-Houthis signal halt on attacks on Israel and in Red Sea
-Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1 billion
-Ohio National Guards question Trump deployments: NPR
-Spending bill provision would allow Sens. to sue over Jack Smith phone searches
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www.justsecurity.org/124411/early...
-Houthis signal halt on attacks on Israel and in Red Sea
-Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1 billion
-Ohio National Guards question Trump deployments: NPR
-Spending bill provision would allow Sens. to sue over Jack Smith phone searches
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www.justsecurity.org/124411/early...
Early Edition: November 11, 2025
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
www.justsecurity.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today's news roundup:
-Houthis signal halt on attacks on Israel and in Red Sea
-Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1 billion
-Ohio National Guards question Trump deployments: NPR
-Spending bill provision would allow Sens. to sue over Jack Smith phone searches
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www.justsecurity.org/124411/early...
-Houthis signal halt on attacks on Israel and in Red Sea
-Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1 billion
-Ohio National Guards question Trump deployments: NPR
-Spending bill provision would allow Sens. to sue over Jack Smith phone searches
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www.justsecurity.org/124411/early...
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Schumer’s leadership potentially stands on uncertain ground amid the shutdown and criticism from members within his own party.
Schumer Likely Won’t Be Leader of Senate Democrats in 2027: David Axelrod
www.newsweek.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Schumer’s leadership potentially stands on uncertain ground amid the shutdown and criticism from members within his own party.
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"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker
Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do. But by caving, Democrats risk legitimizing Trump’s maximum-pain shutdown tactics.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
DEMOCRATS IN NAME ONLY ⤵️
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
DEMOCRATS IN NAME ONLY ⤵️
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So we make a deal that allows several Republican senators in key states to vote for ACA subsidies next month and get political cover back home, but not enough to pass it. Sounds great.
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
So we make a deal that allows several Republican senators in key states to vote for ACA subsidies next month and get political cover back home, but not enough to pass it. Sounds great.
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A growing list of House Democrats and liberal grassroots groups is calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership after failing to stop a group of his senators from voting to reopen the government.
Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader
A half dozen House Democrats called for the Senate leader to step aside this week.
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
A growing list of House Democrats and liberal grassroots groups is calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership after failing to stop a group of his senators from voting to reopen the government.
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President Trump is pursuing a policy of climate-change acceleration. His actions are fueling global warming—and may leave places in the United States uninhabitable by mid-century, Vann R. Newkirk II writes.
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century
Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
President Trump is pursuing a policy of climate-change acceleration. His actions are fueling global warming—and may leave places in the United States uninhabitable by mid-century, Vann R. Newkirk II writes.
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Sean Duffy’s been telling us for months that we have a critical shortage of air traffic controllers in this country which is causing serious safety issues in air travel, then Trump comes out today & calls them a bunch of traitors if they took a day off & encourages them to quit.
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Sean Duffy’s been telling us for months that we have a critical shortage of air traffic controllers in this country which is causing serious safety issues in air travel, then Trump comes out today & calls them a bunch of traitors if they took a day off & encourages them to quit.
Trump Vows To Do Everything He Can To Help Syria After Landmark Talks With Sharaa @reuters.com
• Trump calls former al Qaeda commander a 'strong leader'
• #Syria could join U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State
• Congress action needed to repeal Caesar Sanctions Act
• Trump calls former al Qaeda commander a 'strong leader'
• #Syria could join U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State
• Congress action needed to repeal Caesar Sanctions Act
Trump to meet Sharaa at White House, capping major turnaround for Syria
The Syrian president's White House meeting with Trump caps a stunning year for the rebel-turned-ruler who toppled a longtime autocratic leader and has since toured the world as he seeks to end Syria's international isolation.
www.reuters.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump Vows To Do Everything He Can To Help Syria After Landmark Talks With Sharaa @reuters.com
• Trump calls former al Qaeda commander a 'strong leader'
• #Syria could join U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State
• Congress action needed to repeal Caesar Sanctions Act
• Trump calls former al Qaeda commander a 'strong leader'
• #Syria could join U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State
• Congress action needed to repeal Caesar Sanctions Act
Israel Continues Rolling Strikes on Lebanon | Qatar News Agency 🤬
Israeli Air Force conducted a flurry of strikes in southern #Lebanon, specifically targeting the areas of Al Qatrani, Berghoz, Ar Rihan, and Al Dhuhur, on the outskirts Al Hamiri town in the Tyre District …
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Israeli Air Force conducted a flurry of strikes in southern #Lebanon, specifically targeting the areas of Al Qatrani, Berghoz, Ar Rihan, and Al Dhuhur, on the outskirts Al Hamiri town in the Tyre District …
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Israel Continues Rolling Strikes on Lebanon
Beirut, November 10 (QNA) - Israel continued its assaults on Lebanon Monday, committing a new breach of 2024 ceasefire deal, by targeting southern and eastern regions of Lebanon. Israeli Air Force conducted a flurry of strikes in southern Lebanon, specifically targeting the areas of Al Qatrani, Berghoz, Ar Rihan, and Al Dhuhur, on the outskirts Al Hamiri town in the Tyre District, without reporting any casualties, the National News Agency in Lebanon reported. Meanwhile, field sources reported that Israeli jets conducted air raids on the eastern mountain range in the Bekaa, specifically in Al Shuayrah area in eastern Lebanon. (QNA)
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Israel Continues Rolling Strikes on Lebanon | Qatar News Agency 🤬
Israeli Air Force conducted a flurry of strikes in southern #Lebanon, specifically targeting the areas of Al Qatrani, Berghoz, Ar Rihan, and Al Dhuhur, on the outskirts Al Hamiri town in the Tyre District …
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Israeli Air Force conducted a flurry of strikes in southern #Lebanon, specifically targeting the areas of Al Qatrani, Berghoz, Ar Rihan, and Al Dhuhur, on the outskirts Al Hamiri town in the Tyre District …
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Kushner in Israel as Trapped Hamas Fighters Issue Bedevils Gaza Truce Progress @reuters.com
• Kushner and Netanyahu discussed ceasefire next steps
• 200 #Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels in Israel-controlled #Gaza
• UAE sees no framework for stabilisation force now
• Kushner and Netanyahu discussed ceasefire next steps
• 200 #Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels in Israel-controlled #Gaza
• UAE sees no framework for stabilisation force now
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Kushner in Israel as Trapped Hamas Fighters Issue Bedevils Gaza Truce Progress @reuters.com
• Kushner and Netanyahu discussed ceasefire next steps
• 200 #Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels in Israel-controlled #Gaza
• UAE sees no framework for stabilisation force now
• Kushner and Netanyahu discussed ceasefire next steps
• 200 #Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels in Israel-controlled #Gaza
• UAE sees no framework for stabilisation force now
Israel Kills Two Palestinians in Drone Strike in Gaza | Middle East Eye
The Palestinian health ministry has reported that the death toll in #Gaza has risen to 69,169 Palestinians since October 2023, after more dead bodies were found in the debris.
The Palestinian health ministry has reported that the death toll in #Gaza has risen to 69,169 Palestinians since October 2023, after more dead bodies were found in the debris.
Israel kills two Palestinians in drone strike in Gaza
www.middleeasteye.net
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Israel Kills Two Palestinians in Drone Strike in Gaza | Middle East Eye
The Palestinian health ministry has reported that the death toll in #Gaza has risen to 69,169 Palestinians since October 2023, after more dead bodies were found in the debris.
The Palestinian health ministry has reported that the death toll in #Gaza has risen to 69,169 Palestinians since October 2023, after more dead bodies were found in the debris.
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"What is obvious, however, is that the Democrats who both voted to initiate the shutdown and then caved in the face of no material change of circumstance were either wrong 41 days ago or are wrong now."
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org assesses what the government shutdown has accomplished.
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org assesses what the government shutdown has accomplished.
The Situation: Assessing the Shutdown
Not a good outcome—except perhaps politically.
www.lawfaremedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
"What is obvious, however, is that the Democrats who both voted to initiate the shutdown and then caved in the face of no material change of circumstance were either wrong 41 days ago or are wrong now."
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org assesses what the government shutdown has accomplished.
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org assesses what the government shutdown has accomplished.
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The executive leading Tesla's Cybertruck business is leaving the Elon Musk-led automaker after eight years.
Tesla Cybertruck executive leaving the Musk-led automaker
The executive leading Tesla’s Cybertruck business is leaving the Elon Musk-led automaker after eight years.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The executive leading Tesla's Cybertruck business is leaving the Elon Musk-led automaker after eight years.
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Absolutely correct
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Absolutely correct
Liberal Fury Over Senate Government Shutdown Deal Convulses Democrats @thehill.com
Democrats’ support for spending bill all but ensures that … shutdown will soon end, BUT IT CAME WITHOUT REPUBLICANS GIVING ANY GROUND ON THE DEMOCRATS’ CENTRAL DEMAND FOR AN EXTENSION OF OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES.
Democrats’ support for spending bill all but ensures that … shutdown will soon end, BUT IT CAME WITHOUT REPUBLICANS GIVING ANY GROUND ON THE DEMOCRATS’ CENTRAL DEMAND FOR AN EXTENSION OF OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Liberal Fury Over Senate Government Shutdown Deal Convulses Democrats @thehill.com
Democrats’ support for spending bill all but ensures that … shutdown will soon end, BUT IT CAME WITHOUT REPUBLICANS GIVING ANY GROUND ON THE DEMOCRATS’ CENTRAL DEMAND FOR AN EXTENSION OF OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES.
Democrats’ support for spending bill all but ensures that … shutdown will soon end, BUT IT CAME WITHOUT REPUBLICANS GIVING ANY GROUND ON THE DEMOCRATS’ CENTRAL DEMAND FOR AN EXTENSION OF OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES.
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Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza as ceasefire violations mount
Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
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Critics dinged Democrats for losing their leverage over Republicans and President Trump.
Here's why Congressional Democrats are furious over the shutdown deal
Many lawmakers, pundits and party leaders have suggested that Democrats folded in their standoff against Republicans.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Critics dinged Democrats for losing their leverage over Republicans and President Trump.
Ro Khanna Calls for Chuck Schumer To Be Ousted From Senate Leadership @apnews.com 👏
"If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?" ☑️
"If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?" ☑️
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Ro Khanna Calls for Chuck Schumer To Be Ousted From Senate Leadership @apnews.com 👏
"If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?" ☑️
"If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?" ☑️
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Democrats were overwhelmingly united on their shutdown demands.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Democrats were overwhelmingly united on their shutdown demands.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
Americans understood that Trump and Republicans were to blame.
Voters made it known last Tuesday that they'll elect leaders who stand up to Trump.
Democrats held the cards — and folded for no reason.
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BREAKING: The Trump administration has renewed its Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen during the shutdown.
States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments
States are facing uncertainty about providing full monthly benefits for a federal food program serving 42 million Americans.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration has renewed its Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen during the shutdown.
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BREAKING: Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election, Justice Department official says.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
A Justice Department official says President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
BREAKING: Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election, Justice Department official says.
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Anyone who believes that the Senators who voted for the non-deal did so without Schumer’s consent while he votes no for show is gullible & naive. You either do this with a plan and exit strategy or you don’t do it at all. There is a disconnect between Dem voters & Sen leadership.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Anyone who believes that the Senators who voted for the non-deal did so without Schumer’s consent while he votes no for show is gullible & naive. You either do this with a plan and exit strategy or you don’t do it at all. There is a disconnect between Dem voters & Sen leadership.
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It’s striking and inexplicable that Senate Dems crumbled following decisive signals from the American electorate that Trump’s policies are deeply unpopular and Americans expect the Democrats to fight Trump and Republicans over healthcare, affordability, & be a check on his chaos.
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s striking and inexplicable that Senate Dems crumbled following decisive signals from the American electorate that Trump’s policies are deeply unpopular and Americans expect the Democrats to fight Trump and Republicans over healthcare, affordability, & be a check on his chaos.