No matter how this war ends, Trump will claim victory. But most Americans still don’t know why we went to war or what the objectives are. Without clear goals, how can we measure success? We "obliterated" their nuclear program last year, so what threat justified war now?

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?

In 2018, after the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, I learned Russia wanted to interrogate me (and others) in exchange for US investigators questioning 12 Russian intelligence officers over electoral interference in 2016. The White House took nearly a day to reject the proposal.

Europe pushed back on Greenland, but Americans did too. The public, the markets, even some GOP senators spoke up. And Trump backed down. We don't live in a monarchy, we don't live in a dictatorship, and Trump won't be in power forever. Clip from my conversation on The Court of History podcast

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

Putin has lied his entire career. Yet Witkoff says we can take Russia “at their word” that they’re not sharing intelligence with Iran. Taking the Kremlin at face value while U.S. intelligence reportedly says otherwise is utterly incomprehensible and mind-boggling naive.

By disrupting the global economic order, we are making Beijing look like the rational, prudent alternative. Impressions matter. Right now, our global reputation is tanking while Beijing reaps the rewards. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZy3...

Putin’s brutal war is a vanity project. He doesn’t care about Ukrainians—but he doesn't care about his own citizens either. This war ends when we strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield, tighten sanctions to starve Russia's war machine, and force Moscow to negotiate on equal terms. W/ @news.sky.com.

Trump’s impatience and erratic threats are undercutting his own team’s ability to negotiate effectively with the Iranians

Ukraine isn't subjugated. Its government still stands. Its military is stronger than before. NATO expanded with Finland & Sweden joining. And Russia has paid an enormous price in casualties & economic strain. After four years, Putin is further from his goals—not closer.

Craig & Mark's brand-new story is now out in Kindle & paperback, and Paul Maloney also has updates there as well. In other news, I've started writing a new MM age-gap romance but heaven alone knows what the title is, LOL! 😁 #writinglife #mmromance

Did you know that joining just ONE club can actually increase your longevity? It's all about community engagement and getting out of our own worlds! Source #Productivity #Creativity #Community #Constraints #Satisfaction

President Macron — That 79 year old keeps running his mouth, and it always leads to actual conflict. We in France pay every day for a war we never wanted, but started by a fool. #cdnpoli

@sciencenewsroom-ug.bsky.social What IS TIME - REALLY? - WE ARE LIVING IN PERPENDICULAR TIMES - Time Waves come in at right angles - A New Reality - Pls Retweet-RePost-Review - Amazon.com #books #science

The Twittler has to go! HE MUST GO NOW! The worst and most unpopular president in US history! He belongs in prison not in the White House. 🌊👇The best FREE resistance/anti-tRump GIF's on the Web! chips-gifs.com

What Are Idioms and Why Are They Important? 📚✨ Have you ever heard someone say “break the ice” or “hit the books” and felt confused? 🎓 Explore more: 👉 englishmasteryhub.com/courses/ 📖 englishmasteryhub.com/blog/ #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #Idioms #EnglishFluency #EnglishMasteryHub

How many times have we all wanted to smack that smirk off his face? 🤚 I’ll start: 7,890,452 times. Make that 7,890,453 times. #Pinks #ProudBlue

ICE agents are parading around America’s streets in the same gear I wore in combat overseas. It’s Commando Cosplay. And it’s bullshit. Federal agents should be targeting violent criminals, not murdering American civilians.

Here’s ex PL Exec Chairman Richard Scudamore talking about the “Strategic Plan” to have different PL champions every 6 years Helps explain why Arsenal get the same goal that beat #Everton vs West Ham ruled out & Saliba was alright booting Barry in box with ball long gone in the game at BMD 👍🏼

me after watching the @ny-yankees.bsky.social got swept by the @milwaukeebrewers.bsky.social via a walk off homer 😫

Happy Tuesday friends 🤍🖤😽💋🤗🥰🐾🌹🕊🖤🤍

Industrial farming stripped fulvic acid from the soil 60 years ago. Without it, minerals aren't bioavailable — to plants or to you. Fatigue, slow recovery, low immunity. Most people assume it's just how they feel. 👉 https://rakaposhiorganics.com/blogs/rakaposhi-organics/fulvic-acid-health-benefits

Today, Arizona joined a coalition of states at the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship. Here’s what’s at stake.

Wrong, Hezbollah was formed to fight the 18 year Occupation of Southern Lebanon between 1982-2000 and forced their withdrawal; they will do the same thing no matter how long it takes this time

Something amazing is happening in Astoria, NYC. These suburban clowns tried to bully a whole neighborhood, and sued to stop a vital safety project. Zohran and our DOT just responded by DOUBLING the length of the project. Insanely hilarious.

"Increasingly, the judges can no longer trust the government to be telling the truth." "It pains me because the damage to the Dept. of Justice is just at this point immeasurable." @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and Mary McCord on the Trump DOJ torching its credibility with the courts.

Manitoba is prioritizing workers with Manitoba-specific work permits for provincial nomination in 2026, with targeted MPNP draws planned for candidates supported under the temporary public policy for prospective nominees. zurl.co/bgJNF

Taking a moment to stretch or walk every hour boosts your mood, improves circulation, and keeps your joints happy. It’s not about running marathons—it’s about reminding your body that it matters. #Independa #StayActive #HealthyHabits #MoveMore #FeelBetter #VirtualCare

Big corporations have way too much power in America today, and the President has doubled down on it by filling up their coffers and giving them a seat at the table in decisions of war and peace. This is an outrage, and in Congress I’m working to bring the power back where it belongs: We the People.

What this shutdown is really about… open.substack.com/pub/ourmoral...

Still blown away by the response thus far on PROJECT SONGBIRD!!! Can’t wait until you can all play for yourselves :) Project Songbird releases March 26th on Steam, PS5, and Xbox! #horrorgames #indiegames #horror #ProjectSongbird

#AGenteTenta: "Meu perdedor favorito sou eu mesmo, qdo sei q tenho tanto potencial, mas estou tão exausto mental e fisicamente q mal tenho energia para sobreviver." Às vezes, parece q o mundo inteiro vive e acontece menos a gente. Pare, respire e dê valor às suas conquistas, pois td mundo tem. 🫂💜

Remembering Michael J. Pollard, born May 30, 1939 and passed away November 22, 2019. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... . #TodayInNerdHistory #May30 #michaeljpollard #startrek #Scrooged #jahn #superboy #lostinspace #miri #bonnieandclyde #birthday #History #News #OTD #FYP #nerd .

Ana Kasparian on Alex Jones: "Everyone thought he was crazy, including me, and it turns out some of those big conspiracy theories ended up being true."

He was fired.

Maya Caldwell will dance on em #lynxrecognize #wnba

Aaron Judge hits his 14th home run of the season. Since the start of the 2024 season, he is slugging .827 on pitches in the strike zone. Ohtani is 2nd with a .752 SLG. #RepBX

Have a cracking Christmas Zack. Amidst the diarrhoea of the HOP, you’re one of a few who has substance & offers us all some hope. The next 5 years are make or break for life on earth, let’s not forget that 2° means 2bn dead. Please chat with Professor Anderson & advocate policy for our survival.

bone zone, future boss arena location in the making

📢【Rich Girl Caretaker】startet am 4. Juli! + Trailer & 2 neue Cast-Mitglieder ✨️ 📆 Starttermin 》4. Juli 2026 📺 Simulcast 》Crunchyroll ✨ Genre 》Comedy, Romance 🎬 Studio 》Brain’s Base 🎶 OP 》„Sai Sai Saikōkyū no Osewa Shite“ von angela #才女のお世話 #アニメ #Anime #AnimeNews

Happy feline Friday! 😻 Siber gets a steel comb brushing. This is what happens to a floof monster.🙀 #siberians #siberiancats #Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatSky #CatsOnSky #CatsOnBlueSky #CaturdaySky #CatInBlueSky #FurBabies #Pets #PetSky #CatPics #cutepets #floof #kitty #meow #petsofbluesky #felinefriday

Collectibles & Videogames Part 255 Stray (PlayStation 4, 2022) Well Played Toys stray Standing Cat (2026) #fyp #POV #Gaming #Collectibles #GamingRoom #Sony #PlayStation #Annapurna #Stray #WellPlayedToys #Samsung #Divoom #Paladone

Knew it off the bat

Five extremely cool things about going to the moon We're honoring a goddess and toilet-phoning while slingshotting round a space rock 252,000 miles away

Zionist settlers installed screens in a square to watch the ethnic cleansing in southern Lebanon, as if it were a soccer match, cheering every bomb that explodes against the homes of Lebanese families. These psychos did similar in Gaza, this flaunting of genocide is not normal.

TONIGHT at 9 & 10pm on SOPBS: Black and Jewish America PART 3 of 4 at 9pm: Tracing the "Grand Alliance" of Black and Jewish communities in the fight for civil rights. PART 4 of 4 at 10pm: Examining the Black and Jewish alliance from the 1970s onward.

3 x GBU-49 GPS/Laser guided bomb on #Gripen E test aircraft 39-8. Centreline station 5 + 5L and 5R. Video: Saab AB www.facebook.com/watch/?v=883...

Fly Your Flag #flag #beach #America #bikini #video #clip

While military experts debate if Ukraine seized the initiative in war our support for soldiers on the front is crucial! ❤️‍🔥 Now’s not time to relax but to push forward. We have a real chance to kick out russian invaders for good! ✌️ Our defenders ask for our help with equipment and power stations 👇

Israel carried out a violent attack on Abbasiya in south Lebanon's Tyre District.

Since I posted my first Voice Over test on Saturday. I respectfully understand few saw it. Therefore, I'll repost it again. It is the Unfinished Opening Scene of "War Between Queens." It's only 2min 18sec long, but that's to cover the actual dialog between the Supreme Comm & Dark Queen. #AIVideo

TONIGHT (4/23) at 6:00pm EDT, the thick plottens after my boss' daughter tried to assassinate us (again) in 'Esoteric Ebb'! It's time to enter the Pillar of Jor and get some answers! Youtube: youtube.com/@buddha_saurus Twitch: twitch.tv/buddha_saurus

Just a goofy video for today, I'll drop some other content, later. :3 Game: Deep Rock Galactic twitch.tv/themagicpantstm #twitch #twitchaffiliate #twitchstreamer #streamer #contentcreator

Je vois! Ç’a du sens! Merci pour l'explication, Chanuage! Quoique j'aime les chapeaux, je vais garder le cap, hahaha! 😊🎩

This isn't AI. It's a clip from *Otis' Dream*, a documentary about Otis Moss Sr.'s attempt to vote in 1946 Georgia. Nearly 80 years later, the fight over who has access to the ballot continues. Watch the film: otisdream.com

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😲Not something you see every day ... "Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing BA.N 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday (June 4), its operator Lufthansa said."

et l'Afrique, où opèrent de grands réseaux de trafic de drogue. En Hongrie, plus de 500 kg de cocaïne cachée dans des bananes en provenance d'Equateur ont été découverts. C'est la plus grande saisie de drogue de l'histoire du pays. La protection d'Orban serait-elle désactivée ?

Just some of what they do when we sleep. During air raids we have often thought at the Air Defense lads & relied on them. Operators of the 1021st Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment shot down one Russian Zala UAV, five Gerbera drones, and twelve Shahed attack drones. 🚀

We need to respect the sovereignty of other countries. No more saber-rattling against Cuba. And end the blockade.