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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 56m

Cigars and Champagne? Pfft! Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu stuns Israel

Trump managed to trigger controversy in Israel, even on a celebratory occasion marking the return of hostages from Gaza and the end of a two-year war.

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Cigars and Champagne? Pfft! Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu stuns Israel

U.S. president wades into domestic Israeli politics from his bully pulpit in the Knesset.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1h

(HA HA) Trump Melts Down at Unflattering Photo of His Hair in Late-Night Rant

Trump complained in a late-night social media post that TIME magazine had published a photo of him that “may be the Worst of All Time” to accompany a fawning article about the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Trump Melts Down at Unflattering Photo of His Hair in Late-Night Rant

The president complained that the photographer had “disappeared” his signature bouffant.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1h

For Israel, Hamas and Trump’s Peace Plan, Now Comes the Hard Part

Getting Israel’s hostages released from Gaza and stopping the war may have taken two years and the direct efforts of the American president and the leaders of several Arab and Muslim nations.

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For Israel, Hamas and Trump’s Peace Plan, Now Comes the Hard Part

Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1h

Ukrainian drones spark massive blaze at Russia's largest oil terminal in occupied Crimea

Videos shared on social media showed a large blaze and thick black smoke rising from the depot. Residents reported that the glow from the fire was visible from various parts of the city.

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'At least 5 tanks hit' — Ukrainian drones spark massive blaze at Russia's largest oil terminal in occupied Crimea, source confirms

The strike reportedly occurred around midnight, marking the second attack on the facility in a week — the previous one took place on Oct. 6, according to the Crimean Wind Telegram channel.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 15h

Pentagon Pete Fires ‘Fat’ Soldiers as War on Weight Rages

Hegseth, who has said that “fat troops” and “fat generals” are unbecoming of the U.S. military, declared that “standards are back” in his department after some in the Texas National Guard were seen apparently overweight.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 15h

Jim Jordan is Just Fine With Trump Weaponizing The DOJ

House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan made an appearance on CNN, and was asked by host Dana Bash about the fact that three weeks ago, Trump named three people in a Truth Social post, and now two of them have been indicted.

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Jim Jordan Just Fine With Trump Weaponizing DOJ

Just imagine how old Gym would be acting if things were reversed and it was a Democrat behaving the way Trump is.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 15h

Trump’s DOJ Cuts Are a Disaster for Sexual Violence Survivors

The administration has slashed funding and wants to implement ideological conditions on grants for programs that both support survivors and prevent these crimes in the first place.

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Trump’s DOJ Cuts Are a Disaster for Sexual Violence Survivors

The administration has slashed funding and wants to implement ideological conditions on grants for programs that both support survivors and prevent these crimes in the first place.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 15h

Experts furious as Trump 'decimates' special education staff

The Trump administration on Friday started laying off 466 people across the education department, which gutted the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

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Experts furious as Trump 'decimates' special education staff

Experts were furious Monday at the Trump administration's latest move to slash most of the special education staff in the Department of Education. The Trump administration on Friday started laying off...

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 15h

US Military Contractors Say: “We’re Not Finished in Gaza”.

Amid ongoing uncertainty about the future of a controversial, Israel-approved aid distribution scheme, on Monday one of its lead contractors said it will keep working in the region.

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We Aren’t Finished in Gaza, U.S. Military Contractors Say

UG Solutions, which works with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, said its “cadre of American veterans” was ready to keep working in Gaza.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 15h

Chicago Strikes Back, With an Assist from Republican Governors

In Trump’s view, five vibrant American cities: Washington, Los Angeles, Portland, Memphis, and Chicago are putrid hellholes, so dangerous and crime-choked that local law enforcement needs federal backup.

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Chicago Strikes Back, With an Assist from Republican Governors

A federal judge calls out the Trump administration’s “simply unreliable” portrait of the city, while a group of former governors deconstructs the constitutional threats.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 22h

WHAT???

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 23h

Trump Fumes as Protesters Spoil His Big Moment

Trump had only been addressing the Israeli parliament for a matter of seconds on Monday morning when a member of the Knesset began shouting at the president.
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Trump Fumes as Protesters Spoil His Big Moment

The president’s victory lap and pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize was interrupted by furious lawmakers.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 23h

Ex-clerk to Clarence Thomas sends shockwaves with Supreme Court warning

The U.S. Supreme Court seems almost certain to side with President Donald Trump in an upcoming challenge to his authority to fire government officials for any reason.

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'Bombshell!' Ex-clerk to Clarence Thomas sends shockwaves with Supreme Court warning

The U.S. Supreme Court seems almost certain to side with President Donald Trump in an upcoming challenge to his authority to fire government officials for any reason, but a leading conservative legal ...

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 23h

Climate Tipping Points Are Being Crossed, Scientists Warn Ahead of COP30

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists described as the first “tipping point”.

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Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping point” in climate-driven ecosystem collapse.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 23h

France’s Macron Won’t Resign As No-Confidence Votes Threaten His New Government

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected calls to resign and blasted his opponents on Monday, as his latest government was threatened by two no-confidence motions.

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France's Macron won't resign, as no-confidence votes threaten his new government

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected calls to resign and blasted his opponents on Monday, as his latest government was threatened by two no-confidence motions that could bring it down by the end of the week.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 23h

Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed as Trump Hails ‘Historic Dawn’ in Mideast

Hamas freed the last 20 living hostages and Israel released some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a cease-fire. Trump, in Israel, proclaimed an “end” to the war.

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Trump Hails 'Historic Dawn' in Mideast as Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed: Live Updates on Israel and Gaza

Hamas freed the last 20 living hostages and Israel released some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of a cease-fire. President Trump, in Israel, proclaimed an “end” to the war, but Israel and Hamas have not agreed on next steps in Gaza.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

How the shutdown has become a political stress test as tempers flare and the stakes rise

What began as a standoff over spending priorities around enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies has turned into a full-blown political stress test — revealing cracks within party ranks.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

Trump says he may send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump is considering sending Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying it would provide "a new step of aggression" in its war with Russia.

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Trump says he may send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine wants long-range missiles to hit back at Russia - and Donald Trump says he may send Tomahawks.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

Mark Sanchez booked and released from custody, breaks silence following Indianapolis fight

Sanchez is facing a felony charge for his role in an altercation that led to the former New York Jet being stabbed last week.

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Mark Sanchez booked and released from custody, breaks silence following Indianapolis fight

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was booked and released at the Marion County Jail in Indiana on Sunday, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

They’re only fooling themselves. If they love their God, they can get away with just about anything.

Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

Jim Jordan Claims ICE Agents Are ‘Doing The Lord’s Work’

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are “doing the Lord’s work” amid widespread scrutiny over the agency’s aggressive policies under the second Trump administration.

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GOP Rep Claims ICE Agents Are ‘Doing The Lord’s Work’

The GOP rep called the “pushback” ICE has been getting “interesting.”

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

In the Eye of a Political Storm, a Tiny Yellow House in Norfolk, Va.

Attorney General Letitia James of New York purchased the $137,000 home for a grandniece who needed tranquillity. Prosecutors say it is an impermissible investment property.

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At the Center of Letitia James’s Indictment, a House in Norfolk, Virginia

Attorney General Letitia James of New York purchased the $137,000 home for a grandniece who needed tranquillity. Prosecutors say it is an impermissible investment property.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

Keep doing what you’re doing. Life is so fragmented right now. I’m with you in spirit!

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

ABC Host Pulls Plug on JD Vance Interview Mid-Sentence

George Stephanopoulos was speaking with Vance about bribery allegations against the MAGA Border Czar Tom Homan when the host interrupted Vance mid-sentence to announce the network would be cutting to commercial.

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ABC Host George Stephanopoulos Pulls Plug on JD Vance Interview

The ABC News mainstay sparred with the vice president over claims Border Czar Tom Homan accepted bribes to lobby for government contracts.

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Jim Swanson @jimswanson.bsky.social · 1d

Storm Smacking the East Coast Will Bring Days of Heavy Rain and Wind

A slow-moving storm was working its way up the East Coast Sunday afternoon, bringing drenching rains, gusty winds and probably enough coastal flooding to inundate waterfront property and cause beach erosion.

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Storm Smacking the East Coast Will Bring Days of Heavy Rain and Wind

The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will bear the brunt of the storm, which will usher in beach erosion and flooding, Monday into Tuesday, forecasters said.

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