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Kim A. Olsen

Kim A. Olsen

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Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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?

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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?

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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."

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

Kim A. Olsen @florrax.bsky.social · Jun 4

The U.S. can move Greenland from EUCOM to NORTHCOM under 10 U.S.C. § 161—an internal military rule.

It just changes who handles the Pentagon paperwork.

Unless the U.S. breaks its 1951 treaty with Denmark, this isn't an invasion—it's optics.