Mathew Widerman
@mathewwiderman.bsky.social
Reposted by Mathew Widerman
Reposted by Mathew Widerman
Reposted by Mathew Widerman
The push for the SAVE Act marks the GOP’s latest effort to stave off Democrats in the midterms.
Trump And Elon Musk Push Voter ID Laws As Latest Attempt To Boost GOP In Midterms
The push for the SAVE Act marks the GOP’s latest effort to stave off Democrats in the midterms.
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The push for the SAVE Act marks the GOP’s latest effort to stave off Democrats in the midterms.
Reposted by Mathew Widerman
Trump said defense contractors are neglecting investing in plants and equipments.
Trump Demands $5 Million Compensation Limit For Defense CEOs Until Production Pace Increases
Trump said defense contractors are neglecting investing in plants and equipments.
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Trump said defense contractors are neglecting investing in plants and equipments.
Reposted by Mathew Widerman
Visiting the U.S. just got much more expensive for tourists from 25 additional countries following an update to the State Department’s policy on visa bonds.
Trump Administration Expands Visa Bond Requirement To 38 Countries—Making Travel To The U.S. Costlier
Visiting the U.S. just got much more expensive for tourists from 25 additional countries following an update to the State Department’s policy on visa bonds.
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Visiting the U.S. just got much more expensive for tourists from 25 additional countries following an update to the State Department’s policy on visa bonds.
Reposted by Mathew Widerman
In a post on Truth Social, the president claimed income from tariffs would allow for a higher military budget.
Trump Calls For Massive Increase To Defense Spending: $1.5 Trillion For 2027
In a post on Truth Social, the president claimed income from tariffs would allow for a higher military budget.
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In a post on Truth Social, the president claimed income from tariffs would allow for a higher military budget.
Me on a normal day
January 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Me on a normal day
Me on a normal day
January 8, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Me on a normal day
Troubleshooting a hydraulic leak in the rain: Wet, oily, and determined. Mechanical engineering is 90% swearing and 10% genius. 🪛🌧️
January 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Troubleshooting a hydraulic leak in the rain: Wet, oily, and determined. Mechanical engineering is 90% swearing and 10% genius. 🪛🌧️
Sunrise over the Gulf: 5:30 AM safety briefing, then straight into troubleshooting a fuel system leak. Views are free, overtime is paid. Can’t complain. 🌅🛳️ #OilRigEngineer
January 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Sunrise over the Gulf: 5:30 AM safety briefing, then straight into troubleshooting a fuel system leak. Views are free, overtime is paid. Can’t complain. 🌅🛳️ #OilRigEngineer
Pro tip from the rig: Always carry spare O-rings in your pocket. You never know when a seal will decide to bail on you at midnight. Mechanical engineer survival kit essentials. 💍🛠️ #OffshoreEngineering
January 8, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Pro tip from the rig: Always carry spare O-rings in your pocket. You never know when a seal will decide to bail on you at midnight. Mechanical engineer survival kit essentials. 💍🛠️ #OffshoreEngineering
Day 47 offshore: Diagnosed a seized bearing on the transfer pump before breakfast. Saved the crew a full shutdown. Small wins keep you going out here. Who’s got the best rig snack hacks? 🍪🔧
January 8, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Day 47 offshore: Diagnosed a seized bearing on the transfer pump before breakfast. Saved the crew a full shutdown. Small wins keep you going out here. Who’s got the best rig snack hacks? 🍪🔧
Another 12-hour shift fixing diesel pumps at 3 AM. Coffee’s cold, waves are loud, but nothing beats the hum when it fires up perfectly. Rig life: where sleep is optional, reliability is mandatory. ⚙️🌊 #RigLife #MechanicalEngineer
January 8, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Another 12-hour shift fixing diesel pumps at 3 AM. Coffee’s cold, waves are loud, but nothing beats the hum when it fires up perfectly. Rig life: where sleep is optional, reliability is mandatory. ⚙️🌊 #RigLife #MechanicalEngineer
January 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM
January 7, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Freshly painted handrails gleaming – small win after a long day of maintenance. Keeping corrosion at bay is endless work out here! 🎨🛠️ #OffshoreRig #PlatformLife
January 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Freshly painted handrails gleaming – small win after a long day of maintenance. Keeping corrosion at bay is endless work out here! 🎨🛠️ #OffshoreRig #PlatformLife
Platform overview from the gangway: semi-sub legs deep in the Norwegian Sea. Keeping all systems humming is my daily engineering challenge. Love it! 🌊🏭 #MechEng #OffshoreLife
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Platform overview from the gangway: semi-sub legs deep in the Norwegian Sea. Keeping all systems humming is my daily engineering challenge. Love it! 🌊🏭 #MechEng #OffshoreLife
Quick safety walkaround: inspecting pipe supports against North Sea swell. Every bolt matters when you’re 100m above freezing waves. Stay sharp out here! 🛠️❄️ #RigLife #NorthSeaEngineering
January 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Quick safety walkaround: inspecting pipe supports against North Sea swell. Every bolt matters when you’re 100m above freezing waves. Stay sharp out here! 🛠️❄️ #RigLife #NorthSeaEngineering
Windy welcome: chopper fighting gusts to land on the helipad. Norwegian Sea never makes it easy, but we always get it done! Stay sharp out here 🌬️🚁 #OffshoreRig #NorthSea #OilRig
January 7, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Windy welcome: chopper fighting gusts to land on the helipad. Norwegian Sea never makes it easy, but we always get it done! Stay sharp out here 🌬️🚁 #OffshoreRig #NorthSea #OilRig
Chopper inbound! Helicopter touching down on the helipad – fresh crew, supplies, and a quick crew change in the Norwegian Sea. Mechanical engineer life: always ready for the next shift 💪🚁 #OffshoreRig #Helideck #NorwegianSea
January 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Chopper inbound! Helicopter touching down on the helipad – fresh crew, supplies, and a quick crew change in the Norwegian Sea. Mechanical engineer life: always ready for the next shift 💪🚁 #OffshoreRig #Helideck #NorwegianSea
Getting a nice view of the norwaygan see rigs so beautiful isn’t it
January 7, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Getting a nice view of the norwaygan see rigs so beautiful isn’t it