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I got to sit in the cockpit of an RAF Typhoon today, stuff of dreams, armed with new anti-drone systems- 45 days idea to execution.
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“With a brand new state of the art system, we wouldn't have these outages...
At 8:15 tonight, eastern time, we've opened up the air space…"
Secretary Mullin & Secretary Duffy provide an update on the FAA National Ground Stop.
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U.S. bases in the United Kingdom have been elevated to Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Delta.
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine deeply appreciated the opportunity to meet with Colombian Minister of National Defense Jorge Eduardo Mora López to discuss shared strategic priorities and regional security challenges.
The United States values Colombia’s continued partnership and our shared commitment to strengthening hemispheric security and regional stability.
Fortalecemos la cooperación estratégica entre Colombia y Estados Unidos. Con nuestros aliados analizamos prioridades comunes y coordinamos esfuerzos para enfrentar los desafíos de seguridad del hemisferio, proteger a nuestros ciudadanos y contribuir a la estabilidad y prosperidad de la región. 🇨🇴🤝🇺🇸 @thejointstaff
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Trump signed EO today to designate the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national landmarks / federal monuments so they can't "in theory" can't be knocked down "in any meaningful way" without approval of Congress, he said in Oval. "This space is a 10."
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I just spoke to @VDHanson about what the midterm results mean for Trump, the Republican Party, MAGA, and 2028.
Here’s what he told me:
The Republican losses were predictable. Since 1900 the White House party has lost House seats in ~90% of midterms (Senate in ~75%). The size of this wave (dozens in House, 7-9 Senate) is the real outlier.
Trump has roughly 70 days to lock in judges, cabinet picks, and nominees before the new Congress arrives.
With a ~45-seat Republican Senate, Trump will have to keep all Republicans in line or face a “veto-proof” Democratic Congress.
Trump can and will act unilaterally on foreign policy and executive orders. Historical precedent is clear. “The imperial presidency operates as they wish,” Hanson says.
The “affordability” story was heavily media-driven. Inflation is roughly one-third of 2022’s 9.1%. Family income is up ~$14k, GDP is stronger, stocks are +20k, poverty is down. The real issue is the 21% cumulative price jump he inherited—and the administration never clearly explained how slower inflation + higher incomes fixes it.
Trump never explained in full why the Iran campaign was necessary. The first 38 days were a historic success; stopping short and endless talk of negotiations let Iran claim they stopped him. The messaging, not the campaign itself, was the biggest problem.
Unlike this Congress, the new Democratic majority will have iron party discipline. That contrast will matter.
2028 starts now. The Vance-Rubio pairing will face immediate pressure—many will want Rubio at the top of the ticket, but Vance can’t run as VP again. Democrats will jump in fast. Their nominee will almost certainly come from the left of the party.
The Republican path to recovery, Hanson argues, runs through results, not rhetoric. A strong economy in 2026-27, a finished Iran campaign, and visible progress on affordability give the next nominee a real chance. Without those, the structural advantages of the new Democratic Congress become decisive.
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Governor DeSantis GOES OFF on Vivek Ramaswamy.
“How bad did they beat Vivek like a drum? Now, part of that was Vivek, quite frankly. I don't know why they would have pushed him to be the candidate there.
My mom's from Youngstown. Ohio is a working-class state, very blue-collar. You know, Vivek, he's like a tech guy, did this Alzheimer's drug, and he wants to bring in people, foreign worker on visas.
That is not the type of person that's going to sell. And I know he shot himself in the foot. I know he did a lot of other stuff to make it a real landslide against him.
But even with that, it's like, you got to meet the voters where they are on some of this stuff. I think we would have done better in Ohio had we had a candidate that was more representative or more in tune with the interests of kind of these blue-collar people that make the backbone of Ohio. But they got blown out there.”
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This is incredible. A father, a hero, a great American. God bless him.
Bend, Oregon man who shot and killed a shooter at his daughters' school speaks out, praises female teacher for fighting the shooter, allowing him to have a clear shot.
Kaylub Giamanco says he is haunted by the sound of children pleading for their lives.
He also praised the teacher for grabbing the gunman's weapon, allowing him to take a shot at the shooter.
"I want to recognize [the teacher]. She gave me the opportunity to make my shot without losing my life..."
"I swung the door open, and I stepped in, and I fired, and they dropped to the ground... I looked down at the gunman, and he was scrambling for his weapon. And I looked at him, and I shot him 2 more times..."
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Bend, Oregon man who shot and killed a shooter at his daughters' school speaks out, praises female teacher for fighting the shooter, allowing him to have a clear shot.
Kaylub Giamanco says he is haunted by the sound of children pleading for their lives.
He also praised the teacher for grabbing the gunman's weapon, allowing him to take a shot at the shooter.
"I want to recognize [the teacher]. She gave me the opportunity to make my shot without losing my life..."
"I swung the door open, and I stepped in, and I fired, and they dropped to the ground... I looked down at the gunman, and he was scrambling for his weapon. And I looked at him, and I shot him 2 more times..."
Eni trading chief says gas prices unlikely to revisit 2022 highs - reuters.com/business/eni-tra…
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From a War Department official:
“Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, who was part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was fired by Secretary Hegseth for severe misconduct. Although Sylvia’s title was director of the Directorate for Strategy, Plans, and Policy at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, known inside the military as the J5, he was NOT a central planner for the Iran War. That is the responsibility of CENTCOM and its commander Admiral Cooper.
Sylvia is the subject of an investigation for leaking classified information about the Iran War, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and more. Due to the Pentagon’s media policy requiring journalists to have escorts in the building, Sylvia began meeting with journalists outside of the Pentagon in order to leak classified information.
Sylvia failed three polygraphs which questioned him about leaking classified information. The investigation into him remains ongoing and has been referred to the Department of Justice for further action. The extent of his leaking became so critical that Secretary Hegseth took immediate action and fired Sylvia in order to protect national security. Urgent action was needed and could not wait another second.”
Exclusive: Pete Hegseth has fired another top general in the military—presaging more upheaval in the Pentagon’s upper echelons as Trump looks to break the stalemate of the war with Iran, @nancyayoussef reports: theatln.tc/FFJyeZxV
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Correct.
Using Starlink, a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes to kill people has never been allowed, nor should it be.
Starshield, a different system, is controlled by the US government. What they decide to do is up to them.
Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week.
Starlink remains critical to the defense of Ukraine, as it is the only system that cannot be jammed or blown up, at least for now. Were Starlink to be turned off, the Ukrainian front line would collapse immediately. This is NOT a threat, it is simply a statement of fact.
Starlink was also crucial to preventing Russia from overrunning Ukraine in the early days of the war, as all other means of communication were destroyed or jammed by Russia.
SpaceX has done more to defend Ukraine than any private company on Earth BY FAR.
That said, I have nothing but UTTER CONTEMPT for the virtue-signaling evil warmongers who push for endless slaughter and offer no realistic solution to the conflict. May you burn in hell.
End of story.
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To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba - now is the time.
The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discrete partnership with the CIA.
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Jensen’s message for the UK:
“You have great intellect. Great culture. Vibrant energy. But for some reason you have a million ways to win but choose one reason not to do it”
I’d argue that is COLONIAL GUILT from our incompetent leaders.
He goes on:
“And that said. You overthink things. Take a step forward. And that step will lead to another step.”
Aka JUST DO THINGS.
Enough of the focus groups, the reviews, the international laws. Just do it. With belief and intent.
Half the battle won.
We are waiting for the very first press briefing with new White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia.
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"It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia... I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸
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President Trump will make an announcement at 1pm tomorrow in the Oval Office, per White House guidance
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BREAKING: US Air Force bails from RAF Fairford following security concerns at the British base
B1, B2 and B52 bombers will now operate from the USA while airmen and their families have returned home to America
The United States has basically said “enough” in a damning indictment of its military alliance with Britain
This is big.
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Zero Hour Today: $MU smashes earnings, $PUSA completes merger, Neros Technology secures $100 million for Drone Orders from the US Gov xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1mGPaZene…
