Kim A. Olsen
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Russia's deadly missile and drone strike on Kyiv, killing four, came just after Ukraine hit military targets in Russia.
You don't strike back this hard unless something strategic—or symbolic—got through. Ukraine is hitting back with precision.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-06/rus
You don't strike back this hard unless something strategic—or symbolic—got through. Ukraine is hitting back with precision.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-06/rus
Russia Attacks Kyiv with Drones and Missiles, Killing Four
Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least three people in Kyiv and wounded more than a dozen others, in a wave of overnight strikes including civilian targets that followed President Vladimir Putin’s vow to retaliate for a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases.
www.bloomberg.com
June 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Russia's deadly missile and drone strike on Kyiv, killing four, came just after Ukraine hit military targets in Russia.
You don't strike back this hard unless something strategic—or symbolic—got through. Ukraine is hitting back with precision.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-06/rus
You don't strike back this hard unless something strategic—or symbolic—got through. Ukraine is hitting back with precision.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-06/rus
Canada's PM Carney and China's Premier Li just met to discuss fentanyl trafficking and trade—a rare sign of warming ties. It's a reminder that diplomacy still works, even on crises like the opioid epidemic.
Now let's see if talk turns into action—and if China follows through.
Now let's see if talk turns into action—and if China follows through.
June 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Canada's PM Carney and China's Premier Li just met to discuss fentanyl trafficking and trade—a rare sign of warming ties. It's a reminder that diplomacy still works, even on crises like the opioid epidemic.
Now let's see if talk turns into action—and if China follows through.
Now let's see if talk turns into action—and if China follows through.
Props to the UK for banning exec bonuses at 6 water companies over pollution failures.
CEOs raked in £112M while dumping sewage into rivers. Now they're finally being held accountable.
More of this, please. They have enough—start fixing the mess.
CEOs raked in £112M while dumping sewage into rivers. Now they're finally being held accountable.
More of this, please. They have enough—start fixing the mess.
June 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Props to the UK for banning exec bonuses at 6 water companies over pollution failures.
CEOs raked in £112M while dumping sewage into rivers. Now they're finally being held accountable.
More of this, please. They have enough—start fixing the mess.
CEOs raked in £112M while dumping sewage into rivers. Now they're finally being held accountable.
More of this, please. They have enough—start fixing the mess.
I never thought I'd say this, but after watching Glenn Grothman live on the House floor backing Trump's "Big Ugly" bill, I agree with one point: immigrant exhibits don't need separate museums.
They belong in regular ones, with their own section like any other culture. That's progress.
They belong in regular ones, with their own section like any other culture. That's progress.
June 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I never thought I'd say this, but after watching Glenn Grothman live on the House floor backing Trump's "Big Ugly" bill, I agree with one point: immigrant exhibits don't need separate museums.
They belong in regular ones, with their own section like any other culture. That's progress.
They belong in regular ones, with their own section like any other culture. That's progress.
Trump's using Palantir to build a citizen database
$113M+ in federal funds.
Homeland Security, Pentagon, and a $795M DoD deal
Your tax dollars didn't go to healthcare.
They built an AI surveillance state—like Xi's
Now even MAGA's freaking out.
Should've read the terms before cosplaying freedom
$113M+ in federal funds.
Homeland Security, Pentagon, and a $795M DoD deal
Your tax dollars didn't go to healthcare.
They built an AI surveillance state—like Xi's
Now even MAGA's freaking out.
Should've read the terms before cosplaying freedom
June 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trump's using Palantir to build a citizen database
$113M+ in federal funds.
Homeland Security, Pentagon, and a $795M DoD deal
Your tax dollars didn't go to healthcare.
They built an AI surveillance state—like Xi's
Now even MAGA's freaking out.
Should've read the terms before cosplaying freedom
$113M+ in federal funds.
Homeland Security, Pentagon, and a $795M DoD deal
Your tax dollars didn't go to healthcare.
They built an AI surveillance state—like Xi's
Now even MAGA's freaking out.
Should've read the terms before cosplaying freedom
Israeli Government Faces Internal Strife
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is experiencing internal tensions as allies threaten to exit the coalition, potentially destabilizing the current administration.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is experiencing internal tensions as allies threaten to exit the coalition, potentially destabilizing the current administration.
June 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Israeli Government Faces Internal Strife
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is experiencing internal tensions as allies threaten to exit the coalition, potentially destabilizing the current administration.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is experiencing internal tensions as allies threaten to exit the coalition, potentially destabilizing the current administration.
EU Gains Right to Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs
The European Union has secured the right to retaliate against U.S. tariffs after a court setback involving Zippo Manufacturing Co., potentially escalating trade tensions between the two entities.
The European Union has secured the right to retaliate against U.S. tariffs after a court setback involving Zippo Manufacturing Co., potentially escalating trade tensions between the two entities.
June 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
EU Gains Right to Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs
The European Union has secured the right to retaliate against U.S. tariffs after a court setback involving Zippo Manufacturing Co., potentially escalating trade tensions between the two entities.
The European Union has secured the right to retaliate against U.S. tariffs after a court setback involving Zippo Manufacturing Co., potentially escalating trade tensions between the two entities.
Indonesia Considers China's Offer of J-10 Fighter Jets
Indonesia is evaluating China's offer to sell J-10 fighter jets, which were recently battle-tested in Pakistan's clashes, as part of its efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
Indonesia is evaluating China's offer to sell J-10 fighter jets, which were recently battle-tested in Pakistan's clashes, as part of its efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
June 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Indonesia Considers China's Offer of J-10 Fighter Jets
Indonesia is evaluating China's offer to sell J-10 fighter jets, which were recently battle-tested in Pakistan's clashes, as part of its efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
Indonesia is evaluating China's offer to sell J-10 fighter jets, which were recently battle-tested in Pakistan's clashes, as part of its efforts to modernize its military capabilities.
Trump and German Chancellor Merz Discuss Key Issues
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with President Trump to discuss Ukraine, trade, Germany's defense spending, and democratic values, aiming to maintain Western unity and address economic challenges.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with President Trump to discuss Ukraine, trade, Germany's defense spending, and democratic values, aiming to maintain Western unity and address economic challenges.
June 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Trump and German Chancellor Merz Discuss Key Issues
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with President Trump to discuss Ukraine, trade, Germany's defense spending, and democratic values, aiming to maintain Western unity and address economic challenges.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with President Trump to discuss Ukraine, trade, Germany's defense spending, and democratic values, aiming to maintain Western unity and address economic challenges.
Vietnam Responds to U.S. Trade Demands
Vietnam has stated it is responding to U.S. trade demands with "goodwill," sending a written reply as the Trump administration pressures the country to reduce its role in China's supply chains.
Vietnam has stated it is responding to U.S. trade demands with "goodwill," sending a written reply as the Trump administration pressures the country to reduce its role in China's supply chains.
June 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Vietnam Responds to U.S. Trade Demands
Vietnam has stated it is responding to U.S. trade demands with "goodwill," sending a written reply as the Trump administration pressures the country to reduce its role in China's supply chains.
Vietnam has stated it is responding to U.S. trade demands with "goodwill," sending a written reply as the Trump administration pressures the country to reduce its role in China's supply chains.
China Plans Military Parade on September 3
President Xi Jinping announced that China will hold a military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to attend.
President Xi Jinping announced that China will hold a military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to attend.
June 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
China Plans Military Parade on September 3
President Xi Jinping announced that China will hold a military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to attend.
President Xi Jinping announced that China will hold a military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to attend.
Trump's 'Art of the Deal' Approach Faces Challenges
President Trump's strategy of negotiating with global strongmen has encountered obstacles, as leaders from Russia, China, and Iran have rebuffed his overtures in recent days.
President Trump's strategy of negotiating with global strongmen has encountered obstacles, as leaders from Russia, China, and Iran have rebuffed his overtures in recent days.
June 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Trump's 'Art of the Deal' Approach Faces Challenges
President Trump's strategy of negotiating with global strongmen has encountered obstacles, as leaders from Russia, China, and Iran have rebuffed his overtures in recent days.
President Trump's strategy of negotiating with global strongmen has encountered obstacles, as leaders from Russia, China, and Iran have rebuffed his overtures in recent days.
Kim Jong Un Pledges Support for Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his unconditional support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, strengthening ties between the two nations amid global tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his unconditional support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, strengthening ties between the two nations amid global tensions.
June 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Kim Jong Un Pledges Support for Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his unconditional support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, strengthening ties between the two nations amid global tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his unconditional support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, strengthening ties between the two nations amid global tensions.
Trump Suspends Visas for Harvard Exchange Students
President Trump has suspended visas for foreign students seeking exchange programs at Harvard University, accusing the institution of fostering a rise in crime and failing to implement adequate campus discipline.
President Trump has suspended visas for foreign students seeking exchange programs at Harvard University, accusing the institution of fostering a rise in crime and failing to implement adequate campus discipline.
June 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Trump Suspends Visas for Harvard Exchange Students
President Trump has suspended visas for foreign students seeking exchange programs at Harvard University, accusing the institution of fostering a rise in crime and failing to implement adequate campus discipline.
President Trump has suspended visas for foreign students seeking exchange programs at Harvard University, accusing the institution of fostering a rise in crime and failing to implement adequate campus discipline.
Senate Republicans aim to slash federal employee salaries and tighten oversight of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), proposing that the CFPB seek funding through the regular appropriations process instead of direct funding from the Federal Reserve.
June 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Senate Republicans aim to slash federal employee salaries and tighten oversight of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), proposing that the CFPB seek funding through the regular appropriations process instead of direct funding from the Federal Reserve.
Trump just launched a probe into Biden's health—claiming his team used an autopen to secretly run the presidency.
They're reviewing over 1,200 orders, like pardons and judge picks.
This isn't about pens. It's about erasing Biden's legacy for sure.
They're reviewing over 1,200 orders, like pardons and judge picks.
This isn't about pens. It's about erasing Biden's legacy for sure.
June 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Trump just launched a probe into Biden's health—claiming his team used an autopen to secretly run the presidency.
They're reviewing over 1,200 orders, like pardons and judge picks.
This isn't about pens. It's about erasing Biden's legacy for sure.
They're reviewing over 1,200 orders, like pardons and judge picks.
This isn't about pens. It's about erasing Biden's legacy for sure.
Trump just signed a travel ban targeting 12 countries—Afghanistan, Iran, Yemen and more—plus partial bans on 7 others like Venezuela and Cuba.
Critics say it's 2017 all over again. New list, same fear play.
Starts June 9. Legal fights incoming.
Critics say it's 2017 all over again. New list, same fear play.
Starts June 9. Legal fights incoming.
June 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Trump just signed a travel ban targeting 12 countries—Afghanistan, Iran, Yemen and more—plus partial bans on 7 others like Venezuela and Cuba.
Critics say it's 2017 all over again. New list, same fear play.
Starts June 9. Legal fights incoming.
Critics say it's 2017 all over again. New list, same fear play.
Starts June 9. Legal fights incoming.
A U.S. judge just ruled Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's mega-prison can challenge their jailing.
They were tossed in without charges—some with no records at all.
Trump used an 18th-century law to make it happen.
Yeah, it's that dark.
They were tossed in without charges—some with no records at all.
Trump used an 18th-century law to make it happen.
Yeah, it's that dark.
June 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A U.S. judge just ruled Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador's mega-prison can challenge their jailing.
They were tossed in without charges—some with no records at all.
Trump used an 18th-century law to make it happen.
Yeah, it's that dark.
They were tossed in without charges—some with no records at all.
Trump used an 18th-century law to make it happen.
Yeah, it's that dark.
The White House just threatened to yank Columbia's accreditation over campus protests.
They already cut $400M in funding—and now they're saying "change policies or else."
So free speech is cool… unless it makes Trump mad?
They already cut $400M in funding—and now they're saying "change policies or else."
So free speech is cool… unless it makes Trump mad?
June 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The White House just threatened to yank Columbia's accreditation over campus protests.
They already cut $400M in funding—and now they're saying "change policies or else."
So free speech is cool… unless it makes Trump mad?
They already cut $400M in funding—and now they're saying "change policies or else."
So free speech is cool… unless it makes Trump mad?
Trump's guy says the Hurricane Center is "fully staffed."
But a top weather host went on live TV saying he can't do his job anymore—thanks to staff cuts and busted systems.
So… who we believing here? The suit or the guy actually tracking storms?
But a top weather host went on live TV saying he can't do his job anymore—thanks to staff cuts and busted systems.
So… who we believing here? The suit or the guy actually tracking storms?
June 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Trump's guy says the Hurricane Center is "fully staffed."
But a top weather host went on live TV saying he can't do his job anymore—thanks to staff cuts and busted systems.
So… who we believing here? The suit or the guy actually tracking storms?
But a top weather host went on live TV saying he can't do his job anymore—thanks to staff cuts and busted systems.
So… who we believing here? The suit or the guy actually tracking storms?
Elon Musk wants you to help kill Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"—a tax cut plan that could dump $2.4T on the deficit and strip millions of healthcare.
He's warning it'll wreck green energy too.
Even Elon's out here yelling "call your reps."
He's warning it'll wreck green energy too.
Even Elon's out here yelling "call your reps."
June 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Elon Musk wants you to help kill Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"—a tax cut plan that could dump $2.4T on the deficit and strip millions of healthcare.
He's warning it'll wreck green energy too.
Even Elon's out here yelling "call your reps."
He's warning it'll wreck green energy too.
Even Elon's out here yelling "call your reps."
Putin called Trump after Ukraine nuked $7B worth of Russian jets with drones.
Said he'd "retaliate."
Next thing? Russia hits back—kills a toddler and his fam.
This ain't peace talks. It's ego and bodies.
Said he'd "retaliate."
Next thing? Russia hits back—kills a toddler and his fam.
This ain't peace talks. It's ego and bodies.
June 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Putin called Trump after Ukraine nuked $7B worth of Russian jets with drones.
Said he'd "retaliate."
Next thing? Russia hits back—kills a toddler and his fam.
This ain't peace talks. It's ego and bodies.
Said he'd "retaliate."
Next thing? Russia hits back—kills a toddler and his fam.
This ain't peace talks. It's ego and bodies.
China just hit pause on rare earth metals—the stuff inside EVs, iPhones, and missiles.
Now factories are freezing. The U.S. is pissed. But guess what? China owns 90% of the supply.
No rare earths = no tech.
This isn't a trade war. It's a flex.
Now factories are freezing. The U.S. is pissed. But guess what? China owns 90% of the supply.
No rare earths = no tech.
This isn't a trade war. It's a flex.
June 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
China just hit pause on rare earth metals—the stuff inside EVs, iPhones, and missiles.
Now factories are freezing. The U.S. is pissed. But guess what? China owns 90% of the supply.
No rare earths = no tech.
This isn't a trade war. It's a flex.
Now factories are freezing. The U.S. is pissed. But guess what? China owns 90% of the supply.
No rare earths = no tech.
This isn't a trade war. It's a flex.
Now this – U.S. plans to cut chip subsidies for firms that offshore or defy national goals.
Dangerous move. Big tech doesn't need America's 6%. They can replace it with 6 smart deals elsewhere.
The U.S. is acting like an entitled child at the adults' table.
Dangerous move. Big tech doesn't need America's 6%. They can replace it with 6 smart deals elsewhere.
The U.S. is acting like an entitled child at the adults' table.
June 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Now this – U.S. plans to cut chip subsidies for firms that offshore or defy national goals.
Dangerous move. Big tech doesn't need America's 6%. They can replace it with 6 smart deals elsewhere.
The U.S. is acting like an entitled child at the adults' table.
Dangerous move. Big tech doesn't need America's 6%. They can replace it with 6 smart deals elsewhere.
The U.S. is acting like an entitled child at the adults' table.
Mainstream media says the U.S. is "shifting control of Greenland" to NORTHCOM like it's some kind of takeover.
Here's the truth:
This isn't about sovereignty—it's internal U.S. military bookkeeping. Denmark still owns Greenland.
No law was broken. No territory was seized.
But headlines love fear.
Here's the truth:
This isn't about sovereignty—it's internal U.S. military bookkeeping. Denmark still owns Greenland.
No law was broken. No territory was seized.
But headlines love fear.
June 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Mainstream media says the U.S. is "shifting control of Greenland" to NORTHCOM like it's some kind of takeover.
Here's the truth:
This isn't about sovereignty—it's internal U.S. military bookkeeping. Denmark still owns Greenland.
No law was broken. No territory was seized.
But headlines love fear.
Here's the truth:
This isn't about sovereignty—it's internal U.S. military bookkeeping. Denmark still owns Greenland.
No law was broken. No territory was seized.
But headlines love fear.