So far, this trip feels heavy on pageantry and light on substance. Plenty of cordial exchanges, but few tangible deliverables. Maybe that changes tomorrow. But at the moment, Trump seems to view a good meeting with Xi as the goal itself.

Conventional military superiority doesn’t always guarantee success (think Vietnam, Afghanistan). Russia is learning that in Ukraine, where cheap tech, political will, and innovation are undermining its advantages in scale and firepower. Will the same be true for Iran?

There's been one clear winner of Trump's war against Iran so far. Spoiler: It isn't Donald Trump.

Trump isn’t unique in opposing an Iranian nuclear weapon. Obama worked with China, Russia, and our allies on a deal with real limits and inspections—and a decade later, Iran still didn’t have a nuclear bomb. Now Trump is taking a military approach. Will it work better?

I don’t remember Trump talking about military action against Iran on the campaign trail. Or Venezuela. Or Greenland. The disconnect between Trump's actions abroad and how most Americans want the U.S. to act in the world is deeply troubling

Strength isn’t isolation. It’s partnership. At the Munich Security Conference, I’m talking about why alliances make us stronger and safer. Join me at the MSC Bookstore (18:00–18:30) as I discuss these themes + more from my book Autocrats vs. Democrats: www.amazon.com/Autocrats-vs...

Putin is backing Iran, strengthening a regime confronting the U.S., and exploiting the chaos for Russia’s gain. This isn’t complicated. Trump and his team need to wake up to this reality.

Even setting aside the moral case, supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression is strategic for the U.S. It lowers the risk of getting drawn into a wider NATO war in the Baltics if that aggression goes unchecked

Trump said he can “live with it” if a report confirms a U.S. strike killed a school full of children in Iran. That isn’t strength. It makes America sound like the very thugs we claim to oppose.

You deserve a moment to yourself. Don’t feel guilty, sometimes the best thing you can do for your mental health is slow down. 🙏🩵 #MattsFoundation #MentalHealth #Weekend #Recharge

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire reportedly included Lebanon, but Israel has continued its attacks there. Wednesday was the deadliest day since the attacks began March 2. “Strikes brought down entire buildings that were packed with people,” says @ramzikaiss.bsky.social of @hrw.org in Beirut.

Listen to me get distracted, talking about my “melancholy” piece. I wanted to talk about the sadness but my mind went elsewhere with its textures. It’s one of my personal favs of my own work. I’ll prob keep talking about it because there’s so much on this piece that short vids won’t do it justice 🖤

Indiana Fever: KK Got UP For This Putback 🤯 #CC22 #CaitlinClark #MakaylaTimpson #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

Polymarket Trading Patterns, Market Dynamics, and IMF Funding Updates #finance #economy #business #markets

Film: School for Scoundrels (2006) [PG-13] Studios: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) / Dimension Films Character: Dr. P Actor: Billy Bob Thornton Director: Todd Phillips Screenwriters: Todd Phillips & Scot Armstrong Timestamp: 0:16:49 cinematicfbombs.com/2023/11/05/2...

Grain silos are extremely dangerous places for farmers of all ages. The Grain Weevil was built to save lives. The auger-style robot levels grain in the bin to help break up crusts and bridges, avoid entrapments, and improve grain quality. Original post

And now, this....

Venice will face Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Florida Class 7A state championship at Fort Myers' Hammond Stadium after a 4-2 win over Vero Beach. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/venice-high-school-baseball-vero-beach-florida/71323494 

Putting the common good over profit is the essence of socialism. Putting profit over people is the essence of capitalism. Without corporate media influence, people choose socialism over capitalism. This is why 6 corporations own 90% of the media to ensure people never wake up.

The Hunt Figure Collections available now on Cole TV youtu.be/1G1tbna-ecI?... #coletv #thehunt #toyhunt #wrestlingfigures #toyhaul

Save BIG & level up your fitness game for 2026! Buy any 3 products and get the cheapest one FREE! 🤩 1-15 February 2026, while stocks last. Supps & Merch 👇️⁠ nutritechfit.com | Link in bio #valentinesdaysale #sale #promotion

ARTISTIC VISION - Brandon aka CryptoZeus has a knack for completing video games in very unique ways, Aladdin Activity Center is not one of them. I think he may be slightly colorblind 🤷 BARELY INFORMED NEWS ft @caseblackwell.bsky.social streams MWF twitch.tv/caseblackwell + @creamteam.bsky.social

🚧 Traffic. ⚽ Sports facilities. 📚 SEND support. These were just some of the issues raised with me at today’s Street Surgery in Wymondham. Thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat. These conversations help me take local concerns directly into my work as your MP.

Stephen Colbert is the rare leader people will follow anywhere.

I liked how because of Midori's height, he always lands on his feet. But because of his inexperience, it always seems entirely incidental. His feet just happened to be near the ground.

and time keeps on chugging along, kinda like that 7 train⚡️ #boombapbeats

Ready with my provisions to get through Farm Bill Markup Day 2! For the record—this is a communal, bipartisan pineapple! 🍍

All the good stuff in this double issue. Take a look… Boycott Ballots Big Ideas Subscribe here: deardeanpublishing.com/subscribe @justjoshinnh.bsky.social

It’s OBVIOUS—AIPAC candidates will NEVER be in step with the Democratic base. @rephaleystevens.bsky.social is a prime EXAMPLE: she dismissed U.N. findings that Israel committed genocide & won’t commit to holding Trump accountable. That positioning should end a candidacy in EVERY Democratic primary.🤦🏿‍♂️

🌴Good Evening Passed Aways🌴 It's the start of my work weekend and it has been a rollercoaster today! BUT! It hasn't been bad. Honestly? It was more manageable than I am accustomed to. But I am going to try and find purchase in some personal luxuries. Maybe play a game or get in a VC with friends 💀🧡

House Democrats to introduce bill aimed at blocking construction of Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’ “Representative from Virginia, said proposed project outside Arlington National Cemetery would ‘desecrate this hallowed space to build a monument to Donald Trump’s ego’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

Creating the brightest futures for our young people is our number one priority at Outwood 💜 We need more exceptional people, like you, to help make it happen. Search our latest vacancies here: 🖱️ buff.ly/b5nkU4y #OutwoodFamily #Careers

„Bosnia good“ – das sagen uns Geflüchtete immer wieder. Auch am Feiertag war unser Team unterwegs. Wir trafen Sudanesen und Menschen aus Bangladesch, die gerade von der kroatischen Grenze zurückgedrängt worden waren. SOS Balkanroute IBAN: AT20 2011 1842 8097 8400 PayPal: team@sos-balkanroute.at

Some of my published stock photos that have come to light in the last few months. Thanks to all the media outlets who chose to use my work. calvertphoto.co.uk/licensing #suffolkphotographer #suffolkcoast #aldeburgh #stockphotography #stockphoto #sizewellc

Saad has another win and a case dismissed! sqattorneys.com/testimonials #fivestarfriday #fivestarreview

We're thrilled to share a message from BioOne President Lauren Kane about a milestone for our community. With our #SubscribetoOpen pilot, 71 journals will be published #OpenAccess in 2026. Read the announcement: bio-one.co/2026S2O #S2O #ScholComm #ScientificPublishing @s2ocommunity.bsky.social

🔺 PinkHatLady with battering ram

🇮🇱 Hebrew sources report a car catching fire and exploding in Haifa. A body has been found inside the car, and the identity is still unknown.

Amb aquest equip, qui té por a la final? 👻⚽️ #APM3CAT #FutbolCatalunya #FinalDeFutbol #estiktokat

Ep273 is out! Just a short episode reviewing the Cheltenham game and ruminating on the run-in. Full plug to follow later, but listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or watch via our YouTube page! #ctfc ♦️ #ncafc 🧡🖤

Izabella Galindo, MPH (Epidemiology), reflects on how her time at UTMB SPPH sharpened her research interests in aging and correctional health. Izabella served as Vice President of the SPPH Student Association this past year.

No strenght, no dexterity. Your ideologies are your build. #indiegame #pcgaming #RPG #gamedev

My band – Mitchell Park Band – had a blast performing at the No Kings Protestival in Palo Alto. Here are some highlights... Many thanks to @indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org

Ever wonder how a humble log transforms into a crisp, printed page? Watch the industrial ballet of modern machinery turn raw wood into paper in a mesmerizing, high-speed dance. Precision engineering at its finest. Catch the full process at the link in my bio. #manufacturing #engineering #behin...

At the heart of Daycare Dungeon is the spirit experimentation and exploration, we are adding new ways to play and experience the game's world. #indiegame #indiegame #xbox #nintendo #steam #unity3D #vfx

LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Gavin Newsom: “How this ends American people stand up” #gavinnewsom #wethepeople #protest #fightback #nokings #notyrants #nodictators #removetrump #arresttrump #arrestmusk

I'm trying something new this week! Instead of the usual graphic, here's a video of what I got up to last week. From Yeovil, to Westminster, and back to Tiverton and Minehead. Let me know if you like the new format! #Somerset #Devon #MP

So much work and no money…. How is that possible? #moremoney #nomoney #problems #notime #missing

Kevin Roberts, from the state of Louisiana, got his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in the Kinship of African Americans, then became the Mastermind behind Project 2025. 🧵

Neulich, bei Zell am See, Austria. Ein Paraglider wird von einer Cesna 172 touchiert: (Er konnte sich mit dem zweiten Fallschirm retten.)

#Birdland

Men only want 1 thing. Take notes. 🫡💪👍🕺🚹 All aBoard Expo 2026 board game convention by Gaming Library @gaminglib

Starting PRAGMATA. No more sad dad, only happy dad vibes allowed here. twitch.tv/bubmanXIV

“Hudson Williams being iconic at the Canadian Screen Awards” via iheartradioca

L'humeur sur les réseaux sociaux polonais

Afternoon Lisa thank you have a wonderful thru evening ✨🌆

Somebody should tell Trump

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