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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 5h

Some major US airports are refusing to play a video of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.

Multiple airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown | CNN

Several major US airports - including Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International, Portland International, Seattle-Tacoma International, and three in New York - are refusing to play a video of Secretary of Ho...

www.cnn.com

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 6h

The policy has been widely criticized by media organizations asked to sign the pledge by Tuesday at 5pm or have 24 hours to turn in their press credentials.

The new policy “constrains how journalists can report on the U.S. military, which is funded by nearly $1T in taxpayer dollars annually.”

US news outlets refuse to sign new Pentagon rules to report only official information

Defense department policy requires outlets to vow not to obtain unauthorized files and restricts access to some areas

www.theguardian.com

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 6h

THEY ARE SAYING IT OUT LOUD!

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 7h

Find an event near you at nokings.org/#map.

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Halligan may have excluded exculpatory evidence to pad her case against James, which — if proven true — would not go well for her in court.

'A huge problem': DOJ may have withheld evidence suggesting Letitia James’ innocence

The New York Times reports U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan may have left out important information in her indictment against New York AG Letitia James that might have derailed some charges.“In the indi...

www.alternet.org

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The US finalized a $20B lifeline for Argentina that will benefit Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent’s allies.

Investors are awaiting the details of the bailout. Critics have said it will benefit wealthy fund managers at a time when US farmers are struggling.

Link => archive.ph/AXByl#select...

Big Investors Await Windfall From Trump’s Argentina Bailout

www.nytimes.com

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 1d

Joe Biden didn't become president until January 20.

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 1d

Peter Thiel: Trying to redefine democracy in his own personal image.

Just another Aryan German influencing Trump's Republicans.

(Video - 3:20)

"Right Time to Thiel" - James Bond Theme | ZDF Magazin Royale

YouTube video by ZDF MAGAZIN ROYALE

www.youtube.com

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 1d

Russia is shifting back to mechanized warfare after catastrophic infantry losses.

Russia is down to its last 2,478 tanks—nearly all of them rusted 50-year-old hulks needing expensive, time-consuming restoration.

Analysts warn the tank shortage could force strategic decisions by 2026.

Russia's last 2,500 tanks are in very sorry shape

Russia's oldest tanks—some 50+ years old—are all that stand between Moscow and forced mobilization

euromaidanpress.com

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"I no longer believe that freedom & democracy are compatible" ~ Peter Thiel

With his aversion to progressives & skepticism of democracy, Thiel was one of the first in Silicon Valley to support Trump.

His influence has grown as his network has populated the second Trump administration.

The Black Box of Peter Thiel’s Beliefs

Biographer Max Chafkin says the billionaire is pressing his Trumpish ideology through Senate candidates and the Facebook boardroom—though what he really wants remains an unsettling mystery.

www.politico.com

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 3d

First Felon couldn't send congratulations.

She STOLE HIS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE! It was RIGGED!

Anybody see a pattern? Do we all know the words to this song? He's gonna blow up more fishing boats over this.

White House Accuses Nobel Committee Of Playing Politics After Trump Bid Fails

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.

www.forbes.com

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 3d

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 3d

First there was the Portland Cop threatening to arrest an ICE agent if they drive their truck through a crowd.

Now the General of the Oregon National Guard says if they get called up they will protect the protesters.

People are fed up!

Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold made the comments to state lawmakers Sept. 30, and they drew notice on social media this week.

www.oregonlive.com

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Homeland Security Secretary Krisit Noem accused local leaders in Portland, Oregon, of “lying” because they wouldn’t back up her baseless claims that the streets were overrun with terrorists.

ICE Barbie Says an Entire State’s Worth of Officials Are “Lying”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone.

newrepublic.com

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The Senate voted Thursday to repeal a land management plan for a large swath of Alaska. Earlier this week they did the same for Montana & North Dakota.

The First Felon has vowed to revive coal leasing so coal can fuel more of the nation's soaring electricity demand tied to artificial intelligence.

Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states

Congressional Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining, drilling and other development in three Western states, advancing President Donald Trump's ambitions to expand energy producti...

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