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F.B.I. Cuts Russian Spy Program
The F.B.I. cut ties to at least a handful of informants and issued warnings about dozens of others after an internal review prompted by concerns that they were linked to Russian disinformation, current and former U.S. officials said.
The review was carried out in 2020 and 2021 by a small group within the bureau’s counterintelligence division, with the findings then passed along to field offices, which handle informants.
It led to the severing of sources — some of whom had offered information about Russia-aligned oligarchs, political leaders and other influential figures — at… Read more
When are they going to shed informants linked to the Times’ false “Russian conspiracy” investigation of Trump? A disinformation operation if I ever saw one. Two years of investigations, and not a single indictment of a campaign official for conspiracy.
@LeftistYakDemocrat1yr1Y
You aren’t talking about the Mueller investigation, are you? That one resulted in eight felony convictions against Trump’s campaign manager, Paul Manafort, who was later pardoned by Trump and is now planning to work for his campaign again.
Mueller’s team also revealed efforts by Russia’s Internet Research Agency to influence Americans’ votes by flooding social media with pro-Trump disinformation. Multiple indictments of Russians outstanding there.
Then, of course, there was Trump Tower Moscow, which Donald lied about while he was campaigning in 2016. Its existence was corroborated through email records and testimony obtained by, you guessed it, Mueller.
This is why Donald Trump never bothered to read most of his classified briefings or take their advice. Everyone knows that the Russians and liberal media read our intelligence to predict what the president will do. Putin recently said it himself, endorsing Biden in the election because he is more predictable.
People learned more about what Trump would do by reading his tweets. It was necessary for Trump to have the FBI purge double agents from the government in preparation for Biden's presidency.
@ChicD1rectSocialist1yr1Y
This is why Donald Trump never bothered to read most of his classified briefings or take their advice. Everyone knows that the Russians and liberal media read our intelligence to predict what the president will do. Putin recently said it himself, endorsing Biden in the election because he is more predictable.
People learned more about what Trump would do by reading his tweets. It was necessary for Trump to have the FBI purge double agents from the government in preparation for Biden's presidency.
@JumpyLardDemocrat1yr1Y
No doubt these were part of the sizable group of insiders at FBI who had a new investigation of Hillary every week in 2016. And comey played right along.
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Estonia Calls For Breaking Up Russia
The conflict between Moscow and Kiev should end with the defeat and breakup of the Russian Federation, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has said.
Kallas offered the suggestion on Saturday during a debate which was part of the 17th Lennart Meri Conference in the country’s capital, Tallinn, dedicated to supporting Ukraine.
"Russia’s defeat is not a bad thing because then you know there could really be a change in society,” the prime minister argued.
She argued that the Russian Federation is comprised of “many different nations” and suggested that they… Read more
I love how clearly she resonates, instead of using the usual vague cliche-filled language I’m used to hear from politicians.
The USSR maintained a presence in Cuba after the missile crisis and Cuba remained part of the Eastern Bloc. By that measure, Ukraine in NATO but with no nuclear weapons stationed there would be ok.
@DreadfulFreeTrade1yr1Y
Yes. But the presence was radar stations, etc. There has been loose talk already of possible future anti-missile systems in Ukraine. These launchers could also be used for first-strike weapons. Given the short distances involved, this would translate into current decisions on responding to missile warnings (sometimes inaccurate) from 30 minutes, to 5.
Russia has assassinated people on British soil using chemical weapons. Russia has disrupted telecoms systems and hacked European companies. They fire missiles against civilian targets in Ukraine. Their soldiers operate rape war crimes which have been validated. Russia is already at war with the West. How is the west responsible for anything other than seeking to prevent further acts of aggression? Russia and has already crossed every line. Honestly, Ukraine need the freedom to return fire in kind. Into Russian territory.
Kallas is an embarrassing character, I think she and Baerbock are the most unpresentable politicians in the EU group
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Russia Launches Tactical Nuclear Drills
Troops of Russia’s Southern Military District launched the first stage of recently announced tactical nuclear drills on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has confirmed.
It will involve delivery of nuclear weapons to troops from storage sites, arming tactical nuclear missiles, and preparation of missile launches, Moscow announced in a statement on Telegram.
The troops will be using the Iskander-M systems, which can fire 9M723-1 ballistic missiles or 9M728 cruise missiles, both of which can carry tactical nuclear warheads with yields between five and 50 kilotons.
The Southern Military… Read more
3rd world war here we come. I better find myself around good looking rugged men in the middle of Montana. Oh wait I’m in Canada.
It’s tough being smart! Who didn’t see this coming.
I get the feeling Putin is going to turn Western Ukraine into a nuclear buffer zone where NATO troops used to be. Thing is Russian kit works in a EMP / Rad zone. Built that way, deliberately. Western Vunderwaffens? Not so much.
The ‘Elite’ are safe and snug in their bunkers.
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Russia Takes Over Niger As U.S. Exits
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defense official told Reuters, a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel U.S. forces.
The military officers ruling the West African nation have told the U.S. to withdraw its nearly 1,000 military personnel from the country, which until a coup last year had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents who have killed thousands of people and displaced millions more.
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Russian forces… Read more
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How would you feel about your country's military base being taken over by a foreign power?
That would not be good for a foreign government to take over a military base they would have access to so much, whether its weapons or confidential information that could put the country in jeopardy.
@9MN92PC 1yr1Y
It angers me that we can't spare some troops and keep Russia at bay
@9MMWDYL1yr1Y
I would take measures to not allow such a thing to happen. If my country was about to lose the base then the base should be destroyed so as not to give any foreign country a base.
@9MMYQNH1yr1Y
I would be scared for my future and the future of my country.
The US threatened Niger by telling its leaders "to refrain from engaging with Iran and Russia in ways objectionable to Washington if Niger wanted to continue its security relationship with the United States".
The result? US troops expelled, Niger decided to end the "security relationship" on its own initiative
The US continues to behave like the mafia: Selling security and threatening those who are not interested. It does this everywhere, not only in Africa, but also in Europe. But times have changed, everyone (excepts EU's current leaders) can see that the US is declining rapidly.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What impacts do you think the presence of a different country's military forces might have on the local population of Niger?
I think that is a complete disaster. The economy and security would suffer.
@9MMWDYL1yr1Y
I think having another countries military will show anger and fear in Niger which could cause many deaths at worst.
Totally embarrassing lack of statesmanship and diplomacy. We have lost so much of the prestige and influence we once had around the world.
@ChicCoyote1yr1Y
France Backs ICC Arrest Warrants for Israel and Hamas Leaders
France, Belgium and Slovenia released statements supporting the world’s top war crimes court and its chief prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, after Israel and the United States both harshly condemned the effort.
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders — Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh — of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel. While Netanyahu and Gallant do not face imminent arrest, the announcement Monday was a symbolic blow that deepened Israel’s isolation over the war in Gaza.
Macron is antisemitic. He will feel tremendous regret for supporting the ICC because it is part of the Hamas movement.
@XfactorSausageGreen1yr1Y
What will you do? Will you send ISIS after them
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How does the support of France, Belgium, and Slovenia for the ICC's decision impact your view on global solidarity or political alliances?
@9MMWDYL1yr1Y
I think the agreement of what is considered a war crime and the measures being taken by those countries shows solidarity and strength against the toleration of the negative impacts of war..
@9MMZ6DDProgressive1yr1Y
Happy to see France support what is right! Wish the US would do the same.
@HareEmmaRepublican1yr1Y
Wildly unexpected development. Maybe they lost the leverage on the blackmail of his wife being a man or something
@BipartisanDeerGreen1yr1Y
Expected if you've been following news. Macron showed dissatisfaction with indiscriminate killing months ago. He was the first to call it out in the European bloc.
@HareEmmaRepublican1yr1Y
France joining Israel to support the genocide in January was dissatisfaction? Or sending a chopper and weapons to Israel saying they're committed to Israel's security? Not sure in what world this was expected
@BipartisanDeerGreen1yr1Y
Don't conflate the timelines and contexts of each event. Macron supplied the weapons for what he called defense. Then condemned the reckless use of said weapons.
This is an odd change of heart from France.
They're usually on the wrong side of history.
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South Carolina Bans Gender Transition Care for Minors
South Carolina’s Republican governor, Henry McMaster, signed a bill on Tuesday that bars health professionals from performing gender-transition surgeries, prescribing puberty blocking drugs and overseeing hormone treatments for patients under 18. The state now joins about two dozen others that have passed laws restricting or banning what doctors call gender-affirming care for minors.
The law, which goes into effect immediately, also requires principals, teachers and other school staff members to tell parents when their children want to use a name other than their legal one, or pronouns… Read more
Thanks for outlawing something that wasn’t happening in SC.
One day yall will look back and ask ourselves: when did the GOP become the party of big govt, overreach and external parenting.
It still shocks me this is being used as a political issue for the democrats. Are they trying to alienate everyone other than the kids at Ivy League schools currently protesting for Gaza?
@TermiteJonnyPatriot1yr1Y
Awesome. I like it when my lawmakers pass laws to prevent things that don't happen and never will happen from happening.
Next, please pass a law preventing Rosario Dawson from stalking me, and preventing her from using public funds for the purpose of stalking me.
@solo-von-kickpaw 10mos10MO
yay protect our kids no more of those surgeries :) I hope that other states will follow South Carolinas example 🎉
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U.S. Sanctions Played A Role In Death Of Iranian President
Much of Iran’s air fleet is in dire need of spare parts that Tehran has been unable to buy due to US and other western sanctions.
“Iran’s air fleet is a metaphor for the regime as a whole,” said Ali Ansari, founder of the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews. “It’s old, should not be able to keep flying, and yet does — until it doesn’t.”
Tehran has yet to give an official explanation for the crash.
The likely culprit is an aging fleet, battered by decades of wear and tear. Blocked for years by western sanctions on Ira… Read more
And yet Iran seems to have enough parts for its drones!
@RightAndyRepublican1yr1Y
That’s like saying an F1 team can use parts from go karts.
If they can make parts for drones - and space rockets - can they not make parts for planes and helicopters?
@RightAndyRepublican1yr1Y
Probably depends if they made it originally. They made their drones and rockets end to end from scratch. There will be very specific tolerances - precision engineering.
You get the exact metal composition and engineering slightly off in a part for an F16 it’s going to crash. It’s not a lawnmower.
@D1rectLeahVeteran1yr1Y
Yea thats not true lol. We have given them billions of dollars, and they chose to market death to Jews with that money (missiles and drones), instead of taking care of their people and apparently also getting new helicopters.
Oh so unfair to Iran!! Everything should be a level playing field.
@SalamiMayaNo Labels1yr1Y
Despite sanctions, countries like Iran may still develop or acquire certain technologies through various means, including domestic production, partnerships with other nations, or illicit channels. Sanctions aim to limit access to certain resources, but determined entities
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US Politician Said the ICC "was built for Africa and thugs like Putin”
In a CNN Interview, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan says a senior American official told him “this court [the ICC] was built for Africa and thugs like Putin.”
Lindsey Graham recently met with Khan.
Graham, if indeed that was him, said the secret part out loud and I hope the ICC reminds him (and so many others) that they are not above the law
Well, that adds up.
Love that he goes to the Middle East so often (was in Qatar for security forum, then Saudi Arabia it seems below). He has to explain his racist outbursts. But Lindsey, he’ll come back and do it all over again.
@FerretNoraSocialist1yr1Y
Massive respect for the court and this gentleman. Either we are all equal under law or there is no law but the law of the jungle!
Wouldn’t be surprised if it was this kind of demeaning language directed at his office that finally convinced Khan to say eff it and prosecute the case
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Considering the claim that the ICC targets specific groups, how should international bodies ensure fairness in their pursuits of justice?
@9MMKXYR1yr1Y
All countries should be treated equal in the eyes of international law.
@OryxDannyRepublican1yr1Y
Biden Authorized "Deadly Use Of Force" In Trump Raid
The Biden administration authorized the use of deadly force during the FBI’s raid on former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in August 2022 as part of its investigation into classified records, court documents revealed.
An "Operations Order" produced in discovery as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump’s alleged improper retention of classified records revealed that the "FBI believed its objective for the Mar-a-Lago raid was to seize ‘classified information, NDI, and US Government records,’" as descr… Read more
The Biden DOJ and FBI were planning to assassinate Pres Trump and gave the green light.
Does everyone get it yet???!!!
What are Republicans going to do about it?
A) Trump wasn't there, you enfeebled imbecile
B) these rules apply to every FBI search. Every one
C) your damaged brain, your inability to recognize your own evil and the bull **** you spew are going to get somebody else hurt or killed
He’s not dead. If they wanted him dead, he’d be dead
@PupMadelineDemocrat1yr1Y
Sometimes to save Democracy you have to take out your political opponent.
That’s a standard FBI order. It’s a pre-written form that they plug the names into. It’s not like someone specifically authorized deadly force against Trump, but the FBI always has the right to use deadly force IF necessary, just like the cops do.
Joe Biden deserves to sit in a prison cell for what he has done
Invoke the 25th
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Poland Says Europe Must Build Its Own Israel-style Iron Dome
Europe must create its own Israel-style Iron Dome to protect against missile and drone attack, the prime minister of Poland has said.
Donald Tusk said he and other leaders would propose plans for the £3.4 billion European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) to the European Council and Commission “in a few days”.
“Creating an iron dome against missiles and drones is necessary,” he said on Monday.
“The recent attack on Israel showed how essential such systems are. There is no reason for Europe not to have its missile defence shield.”
The Iron Dome was crucial in… Read more
Much as it grieves me to agree with Donald Tusk, he is probably right in this case.
It is even more true for the UK. We can never face vast numbers of tanks and soldiers rolling over a long land border and we would have to be attacked by sea or air. Despite all the recent discussion and bluster about conscripting men and women to create a reserve force, our defence won’t depend on large numbers of conscripted troops with rifles, but on a modern, comprehensive anti-everything missile system.
@UrchinJonnyPatriot1yr1Y
What's the point of a sky shield if land borders are incredibly open? Physical attacks are likely to come from within, either alone, or as a coordinated attack from sleeper cells.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Do you think investing billions in missile defense systems is a good use of a country's resources, or could the money be better spent elsewhere?
@9MMYQNH1yr1Y
It should be spent on more important internal issues.
It's weird how it is possible to intercept things flying at hundreds and even thousands of miles per hour through the sky - yet an inflatable boat full of immigrants at 2-3 mph can leave France undetected and show up at Dover without being intercepted. The UK should have things in place to stop both but let's start with the easy one.
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Nationwide Support Rallies for Trump Amid Manhattan Hush-Money Trial
As the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump unfolds in Manhattan, a wave of support has surged from across the United States, spotlighting the deep political divide and the unwavering loyalty of Trump's base. High-profile figures, including Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller and South Carolina Attorney General, have publicly decried the proceedings, labeling the trial a 'witch hunt' and a 'travesty of justice.' Their statements underscore the contentious nature of the trial, which centers on charges of falsifying business records related to alleged hush-m… Read more
Seeing nationwide rallies in support of Trump during his trial just shows how divisive politics have become, ignoring the serious allegations at hand.
Honestly, this surge of support for Trump during his trial is baffling but not surprising, given how polarized our country is right now. It really makes me think about how much work we have to do to promote transparency and accountability in politics, especially when it comes to holding powerful figures to the same standards as everyone else.
This trial against Trump is just another politically motivated attempt to silence an outsider who challenges the status quo, showing how deep the establishment's fear really goes.
It's pretty clear to anyone paying attention that this trial against Trump is nothing but a political play. The way high-profile figures are stepping up to call it out as a witch hunt just shows the lengths to which some will go to target Trump and his supporters. It's important we stand behind him now more than ever to push back against these baseless attacks.
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Israeli Government Cracks Down On Foreign Journalists
Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera.
The Qatari satellite channel is among thousands of clients that receive live video feeds from the AP and other news organizations. The AP denounced the move.
Officials from the Communications Ministry arrived at the AP location in the southern town of Sderot on Tuesday afternoon and seized the equipment. They handed the AP a piece of paper, signed by Communications Minister Shl… Read more
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How does the act of limiting press freedom affect your views on democracy and free speech?
@9MN7KMKRepublican1yr1Y
In this case Hamas started it, Hamas lies about it, and the Leftest Libtard Democrat Communist Media swears to it!
Israel is so eager to hide what it is doing in Gaza that it is now suppressing a static, far-away live shot from a news outlet that has been cooperating with its censorship rule
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Controversy Erupts Over Trump's 'Unified Reich' Video
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of controversy with a recent social media post that has drawn sharp criticism from across the political spectrum. In a video shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump included a hypothetical headline that suggested his victory in the upcoming election would bring about a 'unified Reich,' a term deeply associated with Nazi Germany. This provocative language has not only shocked many observers but has also prompted a swift condemnation from the Biden campaign, highlighting the deep divisions and heightened tensions in the current… Read more
It's clear that the mainstream media and the left are once again blowing things out of proportion to undermine President Trump's efforts to bring about real change in America. The term 'unified Reich' in Trump's video, while controversial, is simply a bold metaphor for the strong, unified country Trump envisions - it's about strength and order, not the twisted interpretation the liberals are pushing. The swift condemnation from the Biden campaign is nothing but a desperate move to divert attention from their own failures. People are tired of the political correct… Read more
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Seeing Trump throw around a term like 'unified Reich' really doesn't surprise me, given the state of politics today. It's just another day in the circus that American politics has become, where leaders seem more interested in stirring up controversy than addressing real issues. Honestly, it's just another example of why we need to dismantle these power structures that allow individuals like Trump to gain such a platform. The outrage from the Biden campaign, while expected, doesn't really address the root of the problem, which is the entire political system that thrives on division and sensationalism. We need a complete overhaul of this system, not just a change in the figurehead who leads it.
Honestly, looking at the uproar over Trump's 'Unified Reich' video, it seems like a classic case of the media and political opponents blowing things way out of proportion. I mean, sure, the term 'Reich' has some extremely negative connotations, but I'd bet Trump's use of it was more about grabbing attention than promoting any sort of Nazi ideology. It's like every word the man says gets put under a microscope, while the real issues, like government overreach and threats to our personal freedoms, get sidelined. The Biden campaign's quick jump to lab… Read more
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U.S. Urges Europe To Join China Exports Crackdown
Janet Yellen has urged the EU to join US efforts in clamping down on Beijing’s green-tech exports, warning that a glut of cheap Chinese goods could threaten the survival of factories across the world.
The US and its western allies must react “in a united way” to China’s growing manufacturing power or put their own industries at risk, the Treasury secretary said in a speech in Germany on Tuesday.
Yellen also rejected criticism from European allies that the US’s own sweeping tax breaks and subsidies for green manufacturing represented “a turn towards American protectionism”.
She said the tariff increases, which included a quadrupling of the rate on Chinese electric vehicles to 100 per cent, were “strategic and targeted steps”.
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