Richard Power
@wyrdsofpower.bsky.social
Author. Yoga/MeditationTeacher. Intelligence & Security Expert. Fmr Distinguished Fellow, Carnegie Mellon U. Fmr Director of Global Security Intelligence, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
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I just took a look at the congressional legislative calendar. Unless there is a Christmas miracle, three things are bound to happen.
1. The ACA subsidies will expire
2. The government will shut down again
3. Republicans will bear the blame.
- @jonathancapehart.bsky.social 1/
1. The ACA subsidies will expire
2. The government will shut down again
3. Republicans will bear the blame.
- @jonathancapehart.bsky.social 1/
The calendar trap Democrats set for Republicans
The GOP has no time to keep Americans from losing their health care -- and keep the government open
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I just took a look at the congressional legislative calendar. Unless there is a Christmas miracle, three things are bound to happen.
1. The ACA subsidies will expire
2. The government will shut down again
3. Republicans will bear the blame.
- @jonathancapehart.bsky.social 1/
1. The ACA subsidies will expire
2. The government will shut down again
3. Republicans will bear the blame.
- @jonathancapehart.bsky.social 1/
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ICYMI
Our Department of Education, which is helmed by a woman connected to a scandal involving child abuse, who was appointed by a man connected to a scandal involving child abuse, is now refusing to recognize the professions of our country’s mandated reporters of… child abuse.
Our Department of Education, which is helmed by a woman connected to a scandal involving child abuse, who was appointed by a man connected to a scandal involving child abuse, is now refusing to recognize the professions of our country’s mandated reporters of… child abuse.
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
ICYMI
Our Department of Education, which is helmed by a woman connected to a scandal involving child abuse, who was appointed by a man connected to a scandal involving child abuse, is now refusing to recognize the professions of our country’s mandated reporters of… child abuse.
Our Department of Education, which is helmed by a woman connected to a scandal involving child abuse, who was appointed by a man connected to a scandal involving child abuse, is now refusing to recognize the professions of our country’s mandated reporters of… child abuse.
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For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Now, Rubio is denying it had anything to do with the U.S.
This is a major foreign policy scandal. 3/3
This is a major foreign policy scandal. 3/3
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Now, Rubio is denying it had anything to do with the U.S.
This is a major foreign policy scandal. 3/3
This is a major foreign policy scandal. 3/3
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Per PBS’s Nick Schifrin, it was delivered to Trump envoy Steve Witkoff by someone representing Russia. Trump and the administration pushed it. They pressured Zelenskyy to accept the terms. Allies condemned it. 2/
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Per PBS’s Nick Schifrin, it was delivered to Trump envoy Steve Witkoff by someone representing Russia. Trump and the administration pushed it. They pressured Zelenskyy to accept the terms. Allies condemned it. 2/
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Demand. Impeach. Convict. And Remove Donald Trump. Let ‘em hear it. This is Democracy. We are pro-American patriots against tyranny and its corruption.
youtube.com/watch?v=26IU...
youtube.com/watch?v=26IU...
Massive Protest Erupts in DC: Thousands Demand Trump's Removal, Conviction & Impeachment | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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November 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Demand. Impeach. Convict. And Remove Donald Trump. Let ‘em hear it. This is Democracy. We are pro-American patriots against tyranny and its corruption.
youtube.com/watch?v=26IU...
youtube.com/watch?v=26IU...
@michaelfanone.bsky.social bringing the righteous 🔥"against all enemies foreign & domestic"
Massive Protest Erupts in DC: Thousands Demand Trump's Removal, Conviction & Impeachment | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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November 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
@michaelfanone.bsky.social bringing the righteous 🔥"against all enemies foreign & domestic"
AZ AG @krismayes.bsky.social has moved to revive her state criminal case against 18 Trump allies — including current DHS official Christina Bobb & coup-plotting attorneys Giuliani, Eastman, Meadows, & Epshteyn. @mspopok.bsky.social reports & interviews AG Mayes on the explosive developments
🚨 Trump BLINDSIDED as CRIMINAL J6 CASE RETURNS
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November 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
AZ AG @krismayes.bsky.social has moved to revive her state criminal case against 18 Trump allies — including current DHS official Christina Bobb & coup-plotting attorneys Giuliani, Eastman, Meadows, & Epshteyn. @mspopok.bsky.social reports & interviews AG Mayes on the explosive developments
Congress just loudly rebuked Trump on his rancid Epstein cover up. Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead. - @simonwdc.bsky.social
#slavaukraini
#slavaukraini
Simon Rosenberg (@simonwdc)
Congress just loudly rebuked Trump on his rancid Epstein cover up.
Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confi...
substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Congress just loudly rebuked Trump on his rancid Epstein cover up. Now it must rebuke him for attempting to surrender Ukraine to Putin. Let’s work together to deliver a very loud vote of “no confidence” in the days ahead. - @simonwdc.bsky.social
#slavaukraini
#slavaukraini
@michaelwolffnyc.bsky.social joins Joanna Coles as he pulls back the curtain on one of the strangest constants inside Trump World: the curated, interchangeable circle of young women who drift through Trump’s orbit, all uncannily similar in look, style, and purpose.
Why Trump, 79, Only Wants Identical Women: Wolff | Inside Trump's Head
YouTube video by The Daily Beast
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November 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
@michaelwolffnyc.bsky.social joins Joanna Coles as he pulls back the curtain on one of the strangest constants inside Trump World: the curated, interchangeable circle of young women who drift through Trump’s orbit, all uncannily similar in look, style, and purpose.
Pam Bondi did some reckless things in the Epstein and Comey cases a week ago Friday. They're likely to backfire. - @emptywheel.bsky.social
Back to Bondi
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November 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Pam Bondi did some reckless things in the Epstein and Comey cases a week ago Friday. They're likely to backfire. - @emptywheel.bsky.social
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General Staff of the Armed Forces💙💛
Fog and rain are the best weather for an assault, because it is more difficult to detect enemy equipment and groups from drones in time. At such moments, our defenders are as focused and attentive as possible.
📷 the 93rd Separate Rifle Brigade Kholodny Yar
Fog and rain are the best weather for an assault, because it is more difficult to detect enemy equipment and groups from drones in time. At such moments, our defenders are as focused and attentive as possible.
📷 the 93rd Separate Rifle Brigade Kholodny Yar
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
General Staff of the Armed Forces💙💛
Fog and rain are the best weather for an assault, because it is more difficult to detect enemy equipment and groups from drones in time. At such moments, our defenders are as focused and attentive as possible.
📷 the 93rd Separate Rifle Brigade Kholodny Yar
Fog and rain are the best weather for an assault, because it is more difficult to detect enemy equipment and groups from drones in time. At such moments, our defenders are as focused and attentive as possible.
📷 the 93rd Separate Rifle Brigade Kholodny Yar
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General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine💙💛
🇺🇦 The 17th meeting of the Coalition of Demining Capabilities for Ukraine was held recently, co-chaired by the 🇱🇹 Republic of Lithuania and 🇮🇸 Iceland.
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🇺🇦 The 17th meeting of the Coalition of Demining Capabilities for Ukraine was held recently, co-chaired by the 🇱🇹 Republic of Lithuania and 🇮🇸 Iceland.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine💙💛
🇺🇦 The 17th meeting of the Coalition of Demining Capabilities for Ukraine was held recently, co-chaired by the 🇱🇹 Republic of Lithuania and 🇮🇸 Iceland.
facebook.com/share/p/1BjBV8
🇺🇦 The 17th meeting of the Coalition of Demining Capabilities for Ukraine was held recently, co-chaired by the 🇱🇹 Republic of Lithuania and 🇮🇸 Iceland.
facebook.com/share/p/1BjBV8
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🇳🇱🇪🇺
⚡️Netherlands opens fire on suspicious drones near air base housing US nuclear weapons.
The drones were spotted above the Volkel Air Base overnight, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Nov. 22. The drones flew away after weapons were deployed and an investigation is underway.
The drones were spotted above the Volkel Air Base overnight, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Nov. 22. The drones flew away after weapons were deployed and an investigation is underway.
Netherlands opens fire on suspicious drones near air base housing US nuclear weapons
The drones were spotted above the Volkel Air Base overnight, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Nov. 22. The drones flew away after weapons were deployed and an investigation is underway.
kyivindependent.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🇳🇱🇪🇺
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NEW!!! Witkoff-Dmitriev “peace plan” is NOT new. According to sources, the document closely resembles the same russian draft that derailed planned Budapest meetings last month – the one Rubio rejected outright.
READ 👇🏻 www.kyivpost.com/post/64660
READ 👇🏻 www.kyivpost.com/post/64660
Inside Trump Admin’s Quiet Push for Peace Plan That Smells Like Moscow
Revelations of a Russia-friendly proposal ignite infighting in Trump’s foreign-policy team and rattle Kyiv and European allies.
www.kyivpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM
NEW!!! Witkoff-Dmitriev “peace plan” is NOT new. According to sources, the document closely resembles the same russian draft that derailed planned Budapest meetings last month – the one Rubio rejected outright.
READ 👇🏻 www.kyivpost.com/post/64660
READ 👇🏻 www.kyivpost.com/post/64660
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Interesting to know that Rubio was cut out of the negotiating process since he rejected what was essentially the same plan at the cancelled Budapest meeting. The awful Witkoff / Vance faction seems to have the upper hand right now.
1/ The Kyiv Independent is reporting that Trump envoy Steve Witkoff is "running a shadow operation inside the White House in an effort to sideline pro-Ukraine officials", cutting out Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in an effort supported by Vice President J.D. Vance. ⬇️
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Interesting to know that Rubio was cut out of the negotiating process since he rejected what was essentially the same plan at the cancelled Budapest meeting. The awful Witkoff / Vance faction seems to have the upper hand right now.
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Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.
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A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
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This perfectly encapsulates the "performative neutrality" of which @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and I accuse the New York Times--with respect to both climate and vaccines--in #ScienceUnderSiege. In fact, it goes beyond that, engaging in outright antiscience pandering:
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This perfectly encapsulates the "performative neutrality" of which @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and I accuse the New York Times--with respect to both climate and vaccines--in #ScienceUnderSiege. In fact, it goes beyond that, engaging in outright antiscience pandering:
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Petrostates, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia--and the U.S. under Republican rule--are a threat to us and the planet, and must be treated as such.
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Petrostates, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia--and the U.S. under Republican rule--are a threat to us and the planet, and must be treated as such.
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Countries meeting in Brazil for two weeks could manage ONLY a VOLUNTARY agreement to BEGIN discussions on a roadmap to an EVENTUAL phase-out of fossil fuels, and they achieved this INCREMENTAL progress only in the teeth of IMPLACABLE OPPOSITION from OIL-PRODUCING countries.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
Petrostates, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia--and the U.S. under Republican rule--are a threat to us and the planet, and must be treated as such.
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Countries meeting in Brazil for two weeks could manage ONLY a VOLUNTARY agreement to BEGIN discussions on a roadmap to an EVENTUAL phase-out of fossil fuels, and they achieved this INCREMENTAL progress only in the teeth of IMPLACABLE OPPOSITION from OIL-PRODUCING countries.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
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It began quietly, as acts of forgetting often do. Their tone was calm, but their meaning was unmistakable: this was not bureaucracy; it was betrayal.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It began quietly, as acts of forgetting often do. Their tone was calm, but their meaning was unmistakable: this was not bureaucracy; it was betrayal.
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Do Trump backers ask themselves why he moved a convicted child sex trafficker to a nicer prison where she gets custom meals and a comfort dog? What’s their theory for why he’s doing that, other than to get her to cover up his role in the Epstein scandal? Do they think it’s OK to rape children?
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Do Trump backers ask themselves why he moved a convicted child sex trafficker to a nicer prison where she gets custom meals and a comfort dog? What’s their theory for why he’s doing that, other than to get her to cover up his role in the Epstein scandal? Do they think it’s OK to rape children?
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Racial profiling is all they do. Lawless.
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Racial profiling is all they do. Lawless.
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“What once sounded unthinkable is now being said openly: Tehran is not viable; and evacuation orders are imminent.
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...
Makran or Bust: Tehran's water crisis gets worse
Ten days ago I wrote that Tehran was approaching a point where warnings, pressure cuts and appeals to save water would no longer be enough.
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“What once sounded unthinkable is now being said openly: Tehran is not viable; and evacuation orders are imminent.
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...
As I wrote before, President Masoud Pezeshkian himself said that it might be necessary to relocate Tehranis in large number.” open.substack.com/pub/peterfra...