Gene Bryant
@genebryant.bsky.social
Retired educator (Nashville, TN). ISSUES: preservation of public education & separation of church and state. INTERESTS: gardening, photography, genealogy & travel.
Cartoon by Drew Sheneman
November 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Cartoon by Drew Sheneman
Senators from both sides of the political aisle will join forces to investigate allegations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered there to be no survivors in U.S. airstrikes on alleged drug-running boats. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
GOP senators to join Democrats in investigating Pete Hegseth ‘kill everybody’ allegations
GOP Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Democratic Senator Jack Reed, announced the investigation in a joint statement
www.yahoo.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Senators from both sides of the political aisle will join forces to investigate allegations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered there to be no survivors in U.S. airstrikes on alleged drug-running boats. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Unrestrained capitalism can bring down a democracy.
November 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Unrestrained capitalism can bring down a democracy.
The United States appears to be inching closer to directly attacking Venezuela. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
What to know as US inches closer to direct attacks on Venezuela
Trump posted the country's airspace should be considered closed. Venezuela condemned it as a "colonialist threat" incompatible with international law.
www.usatoday.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The United States appears to be inching closer to directly attacking Venezuela. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
U.S Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is lashing out at a report that he ordered military officials to "kill them all" during one of the Trump administration's strikes in the Caribbean aimed a boat allegedly carrying drug cargo. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Pete Hegseth lashes out at 'kill them all' report on boat strikes
Legal scholars and lawmakers from both parties have scolded the administration for providing little evidence justifying the lethal attacks
www.usatoday.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
U.S Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is lashing out at a report that he ordered military officials to "kill them all" during one of the Trump administration's strikes in the Caribbean aimed a boat allegedly carrying drug cargo. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Cartoon by Clay Bennett, Chattanooga News Free Press
November 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Cartoon by Clay Bennett, Chattanooga News Free Press
Fresh off Democrats' domination in the off-year elections, a congressional race in Tennessee has become an unlikely test for whether a national blue wave is building that could produce a seismic shakeup in next year's midterm election. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Tennessee congressional race becomes unlikely test of blue wave
Tennessee's congressional District 7 special election has Democrats dreaming of an unexpected House pickup and Republicans worried about a disaster.
www.usatoday.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Fresh off Democrats' domination in the off-year elections, a congressional race in Tennessee has become an unlikely test for whether a national blue wave is building that could produce a seismic shakeup in next year's midterm election. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
The Republican Party is likely to win the Tennessee special election, though perhaps by a tighter margin than initially expected, according to latest polls. www.newsweek.com/tennessee-sp...
Who will win Tennessee special election? What polls show 3 days out
Voters will head to the polls on December 2 to vote in the state's special election.
www.newsweek.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Republican Party is likely to win the Tennessee special election, though perhaps by a tighter margin than initially expected, according to latest polls. www.newsweek.com/tennessee-sp...
When President Donald Trump claimed members of Congress deserved the death penalty last week, he showed yet again that he doesn't respect the rule of law. www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
Opinion: The military is in a bind created by its commander in chief | Chattanooga Times Free Press
When President Donald Trump claimed members of Congress deserved the death penalty last week, he showed yet again that he doesn't respect the rule of law.
www.timesfreepress.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
When President Donald Trump claimed members of Congress deserved the death penalty last week, he showed yet again that he doesn't respect the rule of law. www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the first striking of a boat in the Caribbean in September, issued a verbal directive to U.S. service members to "kill everybody" with a second strike…. www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Hegseth Ordered Second Strike to Kill Caribbean Boat Survivors: Report
The United States changed its protocols after Secretary Hegseth allegedly told officials to "kill everybody" onboard an a Caribbean vessel in September.
www.military.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the first striking of a boat in the Caribbean in September, issued a verbal directive to U.S. service members to "kill everybody" with a second strike…. www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Venezuela said it "denounces and condemns" the U.S. after President Donald Trump said the airspace around the South American country should be considered shuttered. www.newsweek.com/venezuela-hi...
Venezuela hits back after Donald Trump announces airspace closure
The U.S. has for months built up its military presence around Venezuela as it carried out a strike campaign on alleged drug boats.
www.newsweek.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Venezuela said it "denounces and condemns" the U.S. after President Donald Trump said the airspace around the South American country should be considered shuttered. www.newsweek.com/venezuela-hi...
A flight tracker shows planes flying around Venezuela on Sunday morning after President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and close to the country was to be "closed in its entirety.” www.newsweek.com/flight-track...
Flight tracker shows Venezuela airspace after Trump orders closure
A flight tracker shows planes flying around Venezuela after Trump said the airspace above and around the country was to be closed.
www.newsweek.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A flight tracker shows planes flying around Venezuela on Sunday morning after President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and close to the country was to be "closed in its entirety.” www.newsweek.com/flight-track...
President Trump signaled he was ratcheting up his campaign against drug cartels, as he announced plans to grant a full pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, a former president of Honduras convicted in the US of drug trafficking charges. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
In Announcing Pardon of Drug Trafficker While Threatening Venezuela, Trump Displays Contradictions
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
President Trump signaled he was ratcheting up his campaign against drug cartels, as he announced plans to grant a full pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, a former president of Honduras convicted in the US of drug trafficking charges. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the Trump administration is not done with its pursuit of former FBI Director James Comey even after a federal judge dismissed the case against him. www.newsweek.com/kash-patel-reveals-fbi-doj-executing-multiple-options-james-comey-11130491
Kash Patel reveals FBI, DOJ executing ‘multiple’ options on James Comey
A federal judge dismissed the case against James Comey after disqualifying the interim U.S. attorney assigned to the case.
www.newsweek.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the Trump administration is not done with its pursuit of former FBI Director James Comey even after a federal judge dismissed the case against him. www.newsweek.com/kash-patel-reveals-fbi-doj-executing-multiple-options-james-comey-11130491
US citizens residing in South Africa have outright condemned the current US administration’s aggressive foreign policy, divisive rhetoric, and false propaganda that threaten to destabilise international relations.... sundayindependent.co.za/dispatch/202...
US citizens in South Africa expose Trump’s white supremacy and dangerous lies
Amid rising global condemnation, US citizens in South Africa are sounding the alarm on Trump's aggressive foreign policy and divisive rhetoric, warning of the dangerous implications for democracy and ...
sundayindependent.co.za
November 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
US citizens residing in South Africa have outright condemned the current US administration’s aggressive foreign policy, divisive rhetoric, and false propaganda that threaten to destabilise international relations.... sundayindependent.co.za/dispatch/202...
US citizens residing in South Africa have outright condemned the current US administration’s aggressive foreign policy, divisive rhetoric, and false propaganda that threaten to destabilise international relations.... sundayindependent.co.za/dispatch/202...
US citizens in South Africa expose Trump’s white supremacy and dangerous lies
Amid rising global condemnation, US citizens in South Africa are sounding the alarm on Trump's aggressive foreign policy and divisive rhetoric, warning of the dangerous implications for democracy and ...
sundayindependent.co.za
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
US citizens residing in South Africa have outright condemned the current US administration’s aggressive foreign policy, divisive rhetoric, and false propaganda that threaten to destabilise international relations.... sundayindependent.co.za/dispatch/202...
Reposted by Gene Bryant
How low we have sunk as a country. The US Department of Defense is now run by a rabid war criminal.
Ordering the execution of helpless survivors of an attack is ALWAYS a war crime, whether they civilian or military.
Pure, mindless, barbarism.
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-pet...
Ordering the execution of helpless survivors of an attack is ALWAYS a war crime, whether they civilian or military.
Pure, mindless, barbarism.
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-pet...
Pentagon Pete in Legal Peril Over ‘Kill Them All’ Orders
A follow-up missile allegedly killed survivors of a U.S. strike on a drug boat.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:06 AM
How low we have sunk as a country. The US Department of Defense is now run by a rabid war criminal.
Ordering the execution of helpless survivors of an attack is ALWAYS a war crime, whether they civilian or military.
Pure, mindless, barbarism.
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-pet...
Ordering the execution of helpless survivors of an attack is ALWAYS a war crime, whether they civilian or military.
Pure, mindless, barbarism.
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-pet...
Reposted by Gene Bryant
“If you can’t afford to pay double for your health care, you can’t afford Matt Van Epps.”
As desperate Republicans attack @aftynbehn.bsky.social on TV constantly, here’s one that accurately hits Van Epps for Trump Republicans spiking costs. #TN7
As desperate Republicans attack @aftynbehn.bsky.social on TV constantly, here’s one that accurately hits Van Epps for Trump Republicans spiking costs. #TN7
November 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
“If you can’t afford to pay double for your health care, you can’t afford Matt Van Epps.”
As desperate Republicans attack @aftynbehn.bsky.social on TV constantly, here’s one that accurately hits Van Epps for Trump Republicans spiking costs. #TN7
As desperate Republicans attack @aftynbehn.bsky.social on TV constantly, here’s one that accurately hits Van Epps for Trump Republicans spiking costs. #TN7
The Bulwark’s Tim Miller responded to President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would seek to “denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility” by encouraging the White House to start by denaturalizing First Lady Melania Trump. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Tim Miller Pitches Wild Idea for Denaturalization Process: ‘Send a Signal That the While House Will Not Play Favorites’
The Bulwark’s Tim Miller suggested that the Trump administration should denaturalize First Lady Melania Trump on
www.yahoo.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Bulwark’s Tim Miller responded to President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would seek to “denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility” by encouraging the White House to start by denaturalizing First Lady Melania Trump. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
“Little Wings of Prayer,” a private school in Florida funded in part with state vouchers, admits it has received voucher money for students it did not teach. floridapolitics.com/archives/767...
Judge: Private school accepted state vouchers for students 130 miles away
‘It would be difficult for the undersigned to discern a more obvious and brazen fraudulent scheme.’
floridapolitics.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
“Little Wings of Prayer,” a private school in Florida funded in part with state vouchers, admits it has received voucher money for students it did not teach. floridapolitics.com/archives/767...
Under a universal school voucher program, public schools wind up with rejects and ejections from nonpublic schools, and ultimately lessened public support.
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Under a universal school voucher program, public schools wind up with rejects and ejections from nonpublic schools, and ultimately lessened public support.
President Trump says the United States could “very soon” expand its campaign of killing people at sea suspected of drug trafficking to attacking Venezuelan territory. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
President Trump says the United States could “very soon” expand its campaign of killing people at sea suspected of drug trafficking to attacking Venezuelan territory. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
The Ohio Senate is prepared to take up the House-approved ““Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act” aimed at authorizing public school teachers to teach the positives of Christianity. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/ne...
Religion, history and classrooms: Ohio launches Charlie Kirk Act, promoting positive lessons on Christianity in schools - The Times of India
News News: Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill allowing teachers to discuss religion's positive impact on American history. Supporters say it clarifies existing ri
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Ohio Senate is prepared to take up the House-approved ““Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act” aimed at authorizing public school teachers to teach the positives of Christianity. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/ne...
Months after fighting to keep secret the emails exchanged between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, state officials released nearly1,400 pages, with all but 200 completely blacked out. www.propublica.org/article/greg...
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s i...
www.propublica.org
November 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Months after fighting to keep secret the emails exchanged between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, state officials released nearly1,400 pages, with all but 200 completely blacked out. www.propublica.org/article/greg...