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These were included in the official orders signed by the president.
September 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
These were included in the official orders signed by the president.
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~300 California National Guard troops remain under federal control. ~2,000 from 7 states and DC are in the capital. 150 are expected in Memphis this week. Now Portland.
September 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
~300 California National Guard troops remain under federal control. ~2,000 from 7 states and DC are in the capital. 150 are expected in Memphis this week. Now Portland.
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House bailed for a 6-week break that conveniently dodged an Epstein vote. Now reports say they won’t even return before the fiscal year ends.
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
House bailed for a 6-week break that conveniently dodged an Epstein vote. Now reports say they won’t even return before the fiscal year ends.
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Trump is again pushing the Supreme Court to let him strip birthright citizenship, effectively giving himself power to detain or deport even US-born citizens without due process.
September 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Trump is again pushing the Supreme Court to let him strip birthright citizenship, effectively giving himself power to detain or deport even US-born citizens without due process.
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Prosecutors want 18 months in prison for a woman who spit on a federal officer, saying harsh punishment is needed to “deter others.”
September 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Prosecutors want 18 months in prison for a woman who spit on a federal officer, saying harsh punishment is needed to “deter others.”
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US military reportedly preparing options to strike drug traffickers within Venezuelan territory in "matter of weeks"
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
U.S. preparing options for military strikes on drug targets inside Venezuela, sources say
President Donald Trump has not approved any action yet, and the U.S. and Venezuela are talking through Middle Eastern intermediaries, sources told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
US military reportedly preparing options to strike drug traffickers within Venezuelan territory in "matter of weeks"
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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“Ed Martin, the head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) vague weaponization task force, in a recent letter threatened to open a criminal investigation into a now-retired FBI special agent who sued the far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over Jones’ lies about a mass school shooting.”
After Meeting With Alex Jones, Top DOJ Official Threatens Sandy Hook First Responder With Criminal Probe
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“Ed Martin, the head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) vague weaponization task force, in a recent letter threatened to open a criminal investigation into a now-retired FBI special agent who sued the far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones over Jones’ lies about a mass school shooting.”
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Zelensky warned that Ukraine’s military will respond if provocations on the Hungarian border continue. He said reconnaissance drones had been detected and ordered a full review, adding that if they reappear, the military will react appropriately to defend the country.
September 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Zelensky warned that Ukraine’s military will respond if provocations on the Hungarian border continue. He said reconnaissance drones had been detected and ordered a full review, adding that if they reappear, the military will react appropriately to defend the country.
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Drones flew over multiple airports across Denmark and caused one of them to close for hours, police say after a similar incident this week prompted Copenhagen airport to shut.
The latest incidents in Danish skies follow similar events in Poland and Romania
u.afp.com/SWgi
The latest incidents in Danish skies follow similar events in Poland and Romania
u.afp.com/SWgi
September 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Drones flew over multiple airports across Denmark and caused one of them to close for hours, police say after a similar incident this week prompted Copenhagen airport to shut.
The latest incidents in Danish skies follow similar events in Poland and Romania
u.afp.com/SWgi
The latest incidents in Danish skies follow similar events in Poland and Romania
u.afp.com/SWgi
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Moscow is literally "encircled" by Ukrainian drones. Russia has closed the airspace over its capital. Airports have implemented the "Kover" (Carpet) plan.
September 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Moscow is literally "encircled" by Ukrainian drones. Russia has closed the airspace over its capital. Airports have implemented the "Kover" (Carpet) plan.
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The airspace above and around Moscow is closed. Air defense is active.
September 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The airspace above and around Moscow is closed. Air defense is active.
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🇵🇱 "We know that you disregard international law and cannot live in peace with your neighbors. Your extreme nationalism is a thirst for domination that will not end until you accept that the era of empires is over and yours will not return," — Sikorski told the Russian representative at UN meeting.
September 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🇵🇱 "We know that you disregard international law and cannot live in peace with your neighbors. Your extreme nationalism is a thirst for domination that will not end until you accept that the era of empires is over and yours will not return," — Sikorski told the Russian representative at UN meeting.
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The Chinese Navy has published footage of carrierborne flight operations on CV-18 Fujian. All three relevant fixed wing aircraft, ie J-15T, KJ-600 & J-35 are seen performing catapult launches and recovery. Images via "Oedosoldier", "dafeng cao" & PLAN account on Twitter/X.
September 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The Chinese Navy has published footage of carrierborne flight operations on CV-18 Fujian. All three relevant fixed wing aircraft, ie J-15T, KJ-600 & J-35 are seen performing catapult launches and recovery. Images via "Oedosoldier", "dafeng cao" & PLAN account on Twitter/X.
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🇵🇱 There has been no confirmed case of a drone with a warhead crashing on Polish territory, — Tusk said at press conference broadcast by TVP Info
There has been no reason to believe that any of these findings could pose a threat. There has been no confirmed case of a drone crash that could explode.
There has been no reason to believe that any of these findings could pose a threat. There has been no confirmed case of a drone crash that could explode.
September 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🇵🇱 There has been no confirmed case of a drone with a warhead crashing on Polish territory, — Tusk said at press conference broadcast by TVP Info
There has been no reason to believe that any of these findings could pose a threat. There has been no confirmed case of a drone crash that could explode.
There has been no reason to believe that any of these findings could pose a threat. There has been no confirmed case of a drone crash that could explode.
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Apparently the Trident SLBM launch happened last night and was filmed by people in Puerto Rico. @marcolangbroek.bsky.social set the time at 23:25 UTC (6:25 EST). bsky.app/profile/marc... @adamonzon posted video on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/navy/comme...
September 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Apparently the Trident SLBM launch happened last night and was filmed by people in Puerto Rico. @marcolangbroek.bsky.social set the time at 23:25 UTC (6:25 EST). bsky.app/profile/marc... @adamonzon posted video on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/navy/comme...
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A test launch of a US Trident II D5LE nuclear (unarmed) submarine-launched ballistic missile appears to be scheduled next days. @marcolangbroek.bsky.social has the plot. 👇
More about this missile and US nukes here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
More about this missile and US nukes here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
September 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A test launch of a US Trident II D5LE nuclear (unarmed) submarine-launched ballistic missile appears to be scheduled next days. @marcolangbroek.bsky.social has the plot. 👇
More about this missile and US nukes here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
More about this missile and US nukes here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
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The USS Stockdale has joined U.S. forces in Panama, bringing at least 10 Navy warships to the Caribbean and Latin America region.
September 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The USS Stockdale has joined U.S. forces in Panama, bringing at least 10 Navy warships to the Caribbean and Latin America region.
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🇻🇪 Venezuela is holding a second week of large-scale military exercises involving civilians amid the threat of a US attack.
🤔 According to official figures, more than a million people, 150,000 soldiers, 328,000 civilians and half a million civil servants, are taking part in the exercises.
🤔 According to official figures, more than a million people, 150,000 soldiers, 328,000 civilians and half a million civil servants, are taking part in the exercises.
September 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🇻🇪 Venezuela is holding a second week of large-scale military exercises involving civilians amid the threat of a US attack.
🤔 According to official figures, more than a million people, 150,000 soldiers, 328,000 civilians and half a million civil servants, are taking part in the exercises.
🤔 According to official figures, more than a million people, 150,000 soldiers, 328,000 civilians and half a million civil servants, are taking part in the exercises.
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The Atlantic reports the Trump admin is dragging its feet on arms sales to Europe. Deals once pursued aggressively, like Denmark’s air defense purchase, are now stalled as Pentagon interest fades.
September 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Atlantic reports the Trump admin is dragging its feet on arms sales to Europe. Deals once pursued aggressively, like Denmark’s air defense purchase, are now stalled as Pentagon interest fades.
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California’s new law bans cops and even ICE agents from masking their faces during operations within the state, with exceptions for undercover work, tactical gear, or medical use.
September 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
California’s new law bans cops and even ICE agents from masking their faces during operations within the state, with exceptions for undercover work, tactical gear, or medical use.
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Another russian drone detected in Poland, - Polish media reports
September 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Another russian drone detected in Poland, - Polish media reports
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To recap, Trump signed a proclamation saying that after midnight tonight, no one with an H-1B visa may enter the US unless they have paid $100,000. However, anonymous White House officials are saying it doesn't apply to people with current H-1B visas — yet there is NO official guidance! None!
An absolute clown show.
Avoiding chaos like this is one of the many reasons a for *not* having EOs be the normal method of legislating or regulating. You really want more careful review than “Steve Miller doodled it on a napkin and Trump signed it with a sharpie.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Avoiding chaos like this is one of the many reasons a for *not* having EOs be the normal method of legislating or regulating. You really want more careful review than “Steve Miller doodled it on a napkin and Trump signed it with a sharpie.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Trump administration tries to tamp down panic for high-skill visa holders after last-minute overhaul
The president announced Friday that H-1B visas will now come with a $100,000 annual fee, but a U.S. official said it will only apply to new visa applicants.
www.politico.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
To recap, Trump signed a proclamation saying that after midnight tonight, no one with an H-1B visa may enter the US unless they have paid $100,000. However, anonymous White House officials are saying it doesn't apply to people with current H-1B visas — yet there is NO official guidance! None!
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Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay after construction workers discovered a 1,000-pound, WWII-era U.S. bomb. Authorities safely defused the device by Saturday morning; no injuries reported. -AP
September 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay after construction workers discovered a 1,000-pound, WWII-era U.S. bomb. Authorities safely defused the device by Saturday morning; no injuries reported. -AP
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Trump hints on us ending up with a “closed country for a period of time”.
September 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Trump hints on us ending up with a “closed country for a period of time”.