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BREAKING: “HOORAY! The newlywed wife of a US Army sergeant has been FREED from ICE prison after Sen. Mark Kelly stepped in to help!Thank you, Sen. Kelly, for doing the right thing and taking action to right this terrible wrong.”—r/t RichardK #press

NEW: Failing in military warfare, Trump is now escalating to “economic warfare” against Iran—promising economic isolation “like has never been seen,” alongside the U.S. blockade as a “one-two punch.”

Unable to bomb Iran into submission, Trump is now trying to starve it into submission.
https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-signals-economic-pressure-iran-conflict-talks-stall/story?id=135753451 #press

BREAKING: DOLLY PARTON HAS DIED AT 80. From poverty in rural Tennessee to a GLOBAL ICON.

3,000+ songs. 100M+ records. 11 Grammys.

A LEGEND is gone. RIP 💔

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dolly-parton-county-music-icon-dies-80-rcna236277

THIS happened. 🇬🇧🥹

The Band of the Coldstream Guards played Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” right outside Buckingham Palace in tribute to the country music legend!

Dolly may be gone, but apparently she’s not done stirring things up. 🌀 Love this!

“I’m not going to go down with a sinking ship without finding me a dinghy!”

“It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.”

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”

Funny, fearless, practical. Dolly Parton could fit more wit, wisdom and personality into one sentence than most people manage in a lifetime. RIP 🙏
#press

TRUMP’S BULLYING IS BACKFIRING — BADLY. Look at the results:

🇨🇦 Canada → Trump slapped 50% TARIFFS on roughly $20 BILLION of Canadian goods. Canada didn’t fold — it walked away from talks and vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation.

🇬🇱 Greenland → Threatened military action. Europe rallied behind Denmark.

🇴🇲 Oman → Threatened to “bomb the shit” out of a U.S. ally.

TRUMP’S SECOND TERM HAS ONE DRIVING FORCE: REVENGE.

Former officials. Prosecutors. Judges. Political opponents.

Milley. Bolton. Pompeo. Esper. Abrego Garcia.

Different targets. Same pattern: CROSS TRUMP, BECOME A TARGET.

And when that same instinct drives decisions about WAR, the stakes become terrifyingly bigger.

When presidential power becomes personal payback, WHERE DOES IT STOP?

#Trump #Politics #USA #MAGA #WhiteHouse #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #PoliticalRevenge #PresidentialPower

HEGSETH FIRED THE ARMY’S TOP GENERAL DAYS AFTER HE REFUSED TO DROP THE KID ROCK FLYOVER PROBE.

Two AH-64 Apache helicopters reportedly BUZZED Kid Rock’s home outside Nashville.

Gen. Randy George wanted to follow standard protocol and determine whether safety rules were violated. He was urged to shut the probe down. He didn’t. Days later, HE WAS OUT.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/26/before-hegseth-fired-him-top-general-was-advised-drop-kid-rock-investigation/ #press

Up to 200,000 VISAS — GONE.

The Trump administration is preparing what could be the LARGEST mass visa revocation in U.S. history — targeting B1/B2 visa holders who later sought asylum, AP reports.

Enforcement — or MASS overreach?
#Immigration #USA #BreakingNews #politica #USImmigration #Visa #Asylum #B1Visa #B2Visa #VisaRevocation
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5944058/us-largest-mass-visa-revocation-200-000-foreigners

REMOTE WORK HAS A COST WE DON’T TALK ABOUT ENOUGH.

Research found it increased distress by 7% — accounting for 1/3 of the mental-health decline measured from 2011–2024.

84% of remote workers spend their workday entirely alone. Even online, they get less feedback and interact with fewer people outside their immediate teams.

We gained flexibility. We killed the commute, but did we also kill connection?
Gift: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/opinion/remote-work-depression.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7VA.k9Kf.rpx0St1fPhX9&smid=url-share

Wow! From FOX News…

Study of 4.8M patients: COVID-19 infection linked to higher HPV-related cancer risk.

▪️ Cervical ↑67%
▪️ Vaginal ↑131%
▪️ Anal ↑92%
▪️ Oropharyngeal ↑78%

Consistent across age + race.

One virus may be amplifying another’s cancer risk. We’re just starting to see the long-term effects of COVID-19. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12354360/ #press

The last prison guard to see Jeffrey Epstein alive:

• 12 suspicious ATM deposits flagged to the FBI
• $5,000 deposited shortly before his death
• Googled Epstein minutes BEFORE he was found dead
• No cell checks for 8 hours
• False prison logs

Yet charges were dropped.

The more documents released, the stranger this gets.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/08/epstein-prison-guard-made-suspicious-payments-before-death/ #press

7,000 combat troops vs a million-man army.
5,000 stuck offshore—how do you even deploy them? No real ground option.
All 13 U.S. bases “destroyed or badly damaged.”
Defensive missles and high-end munitions running low.

Allies can’t be protected—now “magnets” for Iranian strikes.
Military performance has been abysmal--we lost more aircraft in one day than any day since the Vietnam War.

“There’s only one off ramp here, and that’s surrender.—political scientist John Mearsheimer #press #iran

Delta suspends VIP airport treatment for Congress as shutdown chaos grows

TSA agents unpaid with lines stretching HOURS
400+ officers quitting

Lawmakers can’t skip the line anymore. Maybe now Washington will fix what they broke.

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/delta-suspends-special-treatment-congress-shutdown-sows-chaos-airports-2026-03-24/

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:
“After defeating Iran 37 times… this war has gone from ‘regime change’ to ‘Can anyone find our pilots?’
‘Wow. Absolute geniuses.’”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/world/middleeast/missing-airman-iran.html?smid=url-share #press #iranwar

Just FYI, Trump: "The entire country(Iran) could be taken out in one night. And that night might be tomorrow night." #iran #press

BREAKING: Iran says it’s ready to strike deals with European, Asian, and Arab countries for access to the Strait of Hormuz.

But vessels tied to the U.S. and its allies remain blocked.
https://tass.com/world/2110807?utm_source=chatgpt.com #press #iran

BREAKING: Iran & the U.S. have received a plan to END hostilities

• Immediate ceasefire
• Strait of Hormuz reopening
• Final deal in 15–20 days
Brokered by Pakistan 🇵🇰 — dubbed the “Islamabad Accord”

🇺🇸 Trump expected to address the proposal at 1 PM ET.
World-changing moment?
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/iran-us-receive-plan-end-hostilities-immediate-ceasefire-source-says-2026-04-06/ #iran #press

“Give it up or go to jail.”

Trump threatens to jail journalists over a source who revealed a missing U.S. pilot in Iran—part of a broader pattern of targeting the press, from seizing a reporter’s devices to arresting journalists.

“This is not just Trumpian bluster… This administration thinks journalism is a crime.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/04/06/trump-leak-missing-pilot-jail-threat-media/ #press

We are 7 months from a decisive midterm election—while at war.

“These are the conditions for a coup attempt…to nullify elections and take permanent power,” warns Timothy Snyder.

A coup is possible. He’s already tried to steal an election. Watch the playbook:

• “Don’t change leaders in wartime”
• Reject or override election results
• Boost military spending to secure loyalty (while purging commanders)
• Exploit—or stage—a crisis to claim emergency powers
• Blame opponents, suspend the rules

BREAKING: Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire, saying it would only give its adversaries time to regroup and continue the war.

Tehran called U.S. demands “illogical.”

“We are calling for an end to the war and preventing its recurrence.” Warning: any further escalation will be “several times greater.”

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/06/world/live-news/iran-war-us-trump-oil?post-id=cmnmymzgv00003b6mqe2vxiuw #press

Plot twist 👀??

Iran says the U.S. rescue mission may have been a cover to steal enriched uranium.

Points out the landing attempt was far from the pilot’s supposed location.

“A deception operation… should not be ignored.”
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/breaking-news/Iran-says-US-airman-rescue-may-have-been-cover-to-steal-enriched-uranium/108-337275?utm_source=chatgpt.com #press

“Open the F***in’ Strait… or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”

A sitting U.S. president, spewing profanities & threats that could target civilian infrastructure — actions banned under international law and risking mass civilian casualties.

@ChrisMurphyCT : “completely, utterly unhinged… He’s already killed thousands. He’s going to kill thousands more.”

“This is a deeply unwell man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power

Congress must Impeach him. #press

Donny's a little riled up this morning👀
#press

WEARY AIRCRAFT CARRIER HEADS HOME FROM THE MIDDLE EAST.

After 9 MONTHS deployed, the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading back to California.

Welcome home — and thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/20/us/trump-news?smid=nytcore-ios-share #press

Trump says “we won” and calls them “militarily defeated” — yet just days ago Iran hit multiple U.S. warplanes. And now he’s talking about charging ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz like we own it? What exactly is he calling a victory? Absolute lunatic.

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-latest-news-updates-2026/card/trump-floats-u-s-charging-tolls-for-ships-crossing-strait-of-hormuz-9kJI7CgOQEfB5phbg8ug?st=9PXr6T&reflink=article_copyURL_share #press

From Kyiv to Damascus—Zelensky just landed in Syria after meeting leaders across the Gulf and Turkey. Ukraine is now in the middle of Middle East security diplomacy.
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arrives-in-syria-for-talks-syrian-media-reports/ #press

THE U.S. USED HIM TO SPY ON TERRORISTS. NOW ICE WANTS TO DEPORT HIM.

Blerim Skoro says he risked his life helping U.S. intelligence target members of al Qaeda, al Shabaab and Hezbollah.

He was granted protection from removal in 2022 because of fears he could be captured & tortured if deported. Now the 55yo father of 3 is detained and fighting to stay in America.

“I never thought they were going to betray me like this.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-detainee-spy-terrorism-blerim-skoro/

“You can’t explain why you fired any of them(the generals)?”
#press

"Real potential for the strongest El Niño event in 140 years.”
Scientists warn a super El Niño could develop by summer or fall, affecting regional-to-global weather patterns and:
→ Push global temps to new records
→ Trigger extreme weather worldwide
→ Disrupt food systems
And the impacts may last well into 2027.
https://wapo.st/4sSO7gp #press

TRUMP’S INTERIOR DEPARTMENT IS TREATING YOSEMITE LIKE A REAL ESTATE DEAL.

It’s considering giving up parkland in a swap benefiting a luxury-home developer.

“This shady dealing involving Yosemite is incredibly disturbing,” warns Neal Desai of NPCA.

YOSEMITE BELONGS TO THE PUBLIC. HANDS OFF.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/08/28/trump-administration-considering-deal-give-up-part-yosemite-national-park/

Jo Adell, heck of a catch !!

#press

rump is threatening actions that would violate the Geneva Conventions — targeting civilians and infrastructure while claiming this war is to “help” the Iranian people.

That’s not just wrong. It puts U.S. troops in legal and mortal danger.

And when it’s over? They pay the price — not him.

“Trump has walked us into another complicated war in the Middle East. His decisions are making us less safe abroad, raising prices and costing

“The 25th Amendment exists for a reason.

The President of the United States is a deranged lunatic, and a national security threat to our country and the rest of the world.”— Congressman Yassamin Ansari.
#press

HIS SON SERVES ON THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. NOW HIS FATHER IS IN ICE CUSTODY.

After ~20 years in America, Luis Aviles was detained while his son was 9 months at sea serving this country.

His son is now left wondering how he’s supposed to focus on his work while knowing his dad is being detained somewhere and “treated like a criminal.”

THIS is how we repay military families?

#MilitaryFamilies #Immigration #USNavy #Veterans #ICE

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/24/uss-lincoln-sailor-deployed-iran-war-father-arrested-by-ice

Trump calls it “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.” Six months later: $37.5 BILLION+ spent, 18 U.S. troops dead, gas up $1.10 a gallon, 63% opposed — and “not a single objective has been achieved.”

Sen. Jack Reed calls it a “foreign policy failure of historic consequence.” Trump ran against FOREVER WARS — now he owns one, and AMERICANS ARE PAYING THE PRICE.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/us/politics/for-trump-the-iran-war-is-stuck-between-combat-and-genuine-peace.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share