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Sweden NATO accession means Russia's Baltic Sea fleet has a slight area denial problem if war ever comes.
"It's not just the polling data. Outlining growing GOP confidence in his potential, in the last fundraising cycle, James outraised Stabenow by a 2-to-1 ratio."
Considering the balloon reaction, if the American people understood ambition and extent of Chinese cyber, human and warfighting intelligence efforts… our collective national head would explode.
Helped transition Commonwealth nations to successful independence. There, done.
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Journalists are tasked with putting legacies into full context, so it is entirely appropriate to examine the queen and her role in the devastating impact of continued colonialism.
The person being named as the chief suspect in the #mailbombing campaign has a LONG criminal record going back nearly 30 years of various offenses including drug supply, domestic violence, fraud, grand theft.
NEW - Four reports of unidentified airborne vehicle intrusions at sensitive U.S. government nuclear laboratories between March 2018 and April 2021. In each case, security officers failed to identify the operator of these apparent vehicles or their intent.
Dressing up as a crusader in Qatar is quite bold.
Who fired the missile is easy enough to figure out: a lot of radar and other sensors in the area. A lot. Intent is far more difficult.
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True, but the Russians will lose that war also. Badly.
I can’t believe they are leaking the timing.
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From my sources, @SpeakerPelosi is arriving in Taipei tomorrow night.
"I get that some readers will view my words here as callous, arrogant, and even delusional. But I would simply ask them two questions: How did you perceive Saudi Arabia before this happened, and how do you perceive Middle Eastern politics per se?"
NEW - Put simply, whatever the U.S. has just shot down, the public deserves direct information and fewer references to Steven Spielberg movies.
Judge should order it released with redactions. Not tolerable to have this drag out.
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BREAKING: DOJ opposes release of affidavit for Trump warrant: “There remain compelling reasons, including to protect the integrity of an ongoing law enforcement investigation that implicates national security, that support keeping the affidavit sealed.”
washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/d
This concern deserves scrutiny. Any prospective commander-in-chief might want to know, after all , how U.S. nuclear ballistic missile submarines can be tracked and intercepted with impunity while running silent.
Key for Russians is to restore at least moderate traffic, including heavy goods traffic, over Kerch bridge. If not, it’s worthless to war effort/Crimea sustainment.
Likely all these scrambles for “objects” are not because objects just started flying around. But because A) NORAD expanding its radar hits of interest to include balloons and smaller objects. B) It’s political, so WH told Pentagon told NORAD to intercept immediately if any doubt.
NEW- The Justice Department must always decide whether proceeding with charges is in the public interest. Biden has greatly undermined that argument via his own classified document problems and associated hiding of that scandal from the public.
MacCallum deserves credit for having the journalistic courage to ask questions that too many other journalists are too scared to ask.
Alongside Lockheed Martin, which manages some of the government's most classified defense research, another firm of interest in Turner's district is Radiance Technologies.
The CEO has opened himself up to two legitimate criticisms: first, that he is a hypocrite, and second, that at the margin, he will use Twitter to serve his own interests rather than to facilitate the public interest.
But that's the White House's whole purpose in using this "Sorry folks, no ET except for ET, the movie" line. It wants to defray legitimate public scrutiny of all UFOs by playing to the abundant stigma involved with this subject.
?? Xi’s assurances here are about as reliable as his claim that the Uyghurs are in voluntary vocational training.
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3. Xi also gave assurances that would do much to reduce US concerns, if honored: “China has never sought to change the existing international order, does not interfere in the internal affairs of the United States, and has no intention to challenge or replace the United States”
That the UFO question was asked was bold but will age v. well. Critical question of science and, at least to some degree, security.
NEW - why Mohammed bin Salman doesn't care about the world's fury - washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mohamm #Khashoggi
NEW - Why the Obama-Clinton-CNN bomber will likely be caught quickly
Charles has also met recent criticism for his accepting of literal suitcases full of millions of pounds in charitable cash donations from people including a Qatari royal linked to an al Qaeda syndicate in Syria and Osama bin Laden's brothers.
That is a real quote. Infantino believes that being bullied as a red headed kid with freckles is the same as thousands of migrant workers dying of heat exhaustion after being denied sufficient rest or water.
We’re now in a fused world of medieval era fantasy and actual middle eastern policy
Great Grandfather talking about WW1. I make an appearance at end... He tells tale of two friends who were killed today 100 years ago by errant German shelling.
"It would be the equivalent of the U.S. throwing Gulen off the bridge in order to cover-up a murder. Such an action would be utterly at odds with America's moral leadership and the rule of law."
"This reflects a deeper concern in relation to the UFO subject and the U.S. government. Namely, that numerous people in the military, intelligence community, and Congress who have the clearances and credible mission-need-to-know about..." (1/2)
Congress should thus focus on the preeminent national security interests related to UFOs. I believe these are twofold.
At least three U.S. Navy attack submarines are currently operating in the Atlantic Ocean area, their primary mission being to track and sink Russian ballistic missile submarines. Another U.S. attack submarine is berthed at a British naval base in Scotland.
"This interest isn't simply about getting Hamas to the negotiating table quickly; it's also a function of Netanyahu's domestic political calculations. To show Hamas that it cannot use urban environments and human shields to avoid attacks"
Directly knowledgeable personnel convinced of the latter scenario felt ignored by leaders in Congress and the Pentagon when they offered their concerns.
"Considering America's own inadequacies in terms of readiness for what is likely to come, if this is Taiwan's attitude about the gathering storm, it has a big problem. After all, I don't see how even the most persuasive of U.S. presidents could..." (1/2)
The most significant concern, however, is that Xi will view China's recent antics, including the dangerous maneuvering of a Chinese warship against a U.S. Navy warship on June 3, as having provided leverage with which to earn Blinken's political bow.
NEW- The new defensive lines help Russia reduce the possibility of a Ukrainian encirclement via its offensive crossing of the Dnieper River from both Kherson and another area such as Kozatske, which is about 35 miles east from Kherson. washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/crimea
NEW- At least 30 British pilots have now betrayed that trust in pursuit of a quick buck. Unrestrained, their betrayal risks the lives of young American service personnel and America's ensuing defeat in war.
How does Kirby not know what type of imagery USMIL has on the three new objects? That beggars belief. A lot of the early assessment will be via the imagery. VanHerck's statement on unconventional/unknown propulsion nature is unlikely to be based solely on pilots.
They have not.
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We ask you to relieve yourself of your post': Kremlin officials have begun a mutiny against Vladimir Putin.
rawstory.com/putin-revolt/
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The issue is whether the U.S. should trade unjustly detained Americans at any price. Because the release of Viktor Bout would come very close to the definition of "at any price." 2/2
Meaningless. U.S. already has at least 2 SSBNs in the Pacific. And they have DPRK target packages. If Kim ever nukes South Korea, he and his regime are done.
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U.S. warns it will deploy ‘strategic assets’ to South Korea if Pyongyang conducts nuke test bit.ly/3Av8hEF
Such lucrative German trade with Japan is only possible due to the U.S. Pacific security umbrella that China now actively seeks to dismantle.
Not by the reporter but certainly by whoever leaked it twitter.com/GarryPNolan/st
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SIGINT Sauron is up, running off Iranian coast likely before heading up to Iraq/Syria border.
NEW- Elizabeth was an unshakable rock for her nation and people, an inspiration and friend to many around the world. She leaves this world better and happier thanks to her long life of service.
8th para: "The classified materials included some top-secret files with the 'sensitive compartmented information' designation, also known as SCI, which is used for highly sensitive information obtained from intelligence sources." cnn.com/2023/01/09/pol
In exchange for what is likely to be very limited new intelligence data, Xi has crystallized China's threat to the U.S. in a directly physical and unequivocally aggressive form.
NEW- Top line: The Albanian prime minister appears to be involved in a narcotrafficking conspiracy involving the Sinaloa cartel.
While all four reports were sourced from the Protective Force Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore appears to have recovered one report from the New Mexico-based Sandia National Laboratories.
Until the Mayo Clinic starts using the Novichok nerve agent in place of anesthesia, Southwest Airlines will retain the corporate award for the most rapid and catastrophic self-destruction of its brand.
Set to depart office, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin deserves American salutations. Her tenure ends with Finland set to join NATO on Tuesday. Marin has established herself as one of America's most reliable European allies.
Fast jets up…
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Chinese high-altitude surveillance #balloon.
USAF KC-135R #AE04B3 57-1473 GASMN02 scrambled from Birmingham, AL.
USAF KC-135R #AE0363 60-0341 ABATE98 scrambled from Meridian, MS.
USAF F-15s EAGLE01 & 02 scrambled from Barnes ANGB, MA joined up with GASMN02 & ABATE98.
Because Canada has not invested in defense. Embarrassing for Trudeau govt.
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Replying to @LucasFoxNews
“These were NORAD capabilities,” Canadian defense secretary says when asked why a U.S. F-22 shot down the mysterious ‘object’ over Canada.
This is a very in-form Russian insult: derisive, darkly comedic, and designed to embarrass. Lavrov, always tempted by an opportunity for theatrics, is making Blinken literally beg for a deal that is already near-wholly in Russia's favor.
I know some folks are going to be upset with my new piece, but it's key that PLA activities are addressed alongside the cooler/stranger stuff. Both can be true. Both need addressing.
What message does this send to Kim Jong Un's regime? Keep doing what you're doing because I don't really mind. As long as you say nice things about me.
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The story in the New York Times concerning North Korea developing missile bases is inaccurate. We fully know about the sites being discussed, nothing new - and nothing happening out of the normal. Just more Fake News. I will be the first to let you know if things go bad!
Iran again basically confirming intention to kill former Trump admin./US Mil officials.
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NEW: I asked President Raisi if Iran is still plotting to kill former US officials.
"That cannot be forgotten or forgiven... How can we overlook this criminal act? ... The perpetrators... they must meet the punishment for the crime committed."
Imagine that many McLean, Ashburn, Vienna, Falls Church, Clarendon, embassy bars will have quite a few active/former three letter patrons this evening.
The U.K. must introduce emergency legislation, supported by criminal penalties, barring former U.K. military personnel in key skill areas from employment in China's service.
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"justify to American families that they should sacrifice thousands of their fellow citizens to fight for a faraway land that isn't terribly interested in even preparing to fight for itself." (2/2)
This is sad and unpresidential.
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Asked if he would now tone down his rhetoric, Trump said “I could really tone (the rhetoric) up because, you know, the media has been really unfair to me”.
They will help more U.S. forces to enter the fight more quickly and to stay in the fight for longer periods. Indeed, it would not be a stretch to say that the bases provide a significant improvement to the U.S. likelihood of victory.
"That gives Al Mayadin key strategic value as an artery for Iran's land supply network to its forces and allies in Syria and Lebanon."
Beijing's fury has also led it to make a significant political miscalculation. The suspension of dialogue with the U.S. on climate change cooperation only lays bare to the rest of the world how unreliable a partner China really is. 1/2
Very unlikely - imo - that May announces she will resign. This is her moment of defining challenge, she wants to prove that she's a strong leader.
Zelensky's refusal of talks while Putin remains in power is an error of judgment.
As with its covert drone activity, PLA doctrine explicitly relies on the stigma surrounding UFOs as a prodigious cover for its balloon operations.
Grusch did not come across as insane. He was testifying under oath — if he turns out to be a fantasist, he is going to prison. But by withstanding Congressional scrutiny without provoking smirks, this was a successful hearing.
I’m American, thanks.
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It doesn't get any funnier than this!
Brit import gives thanks (on America's behalf, no less!) to #Finland's ridiculous party girl PM @MarinSanna, who served up her country on a platter to dying #NATO cult just as she's voted out of office.
"Mission Accomplished!" twitter.com/TomRtweets/sta…
Brit import gives thanks (on America's behalf, no less!) to #Finland's ridiculous party girl PM @MarinSanna, who served up her country on a platter to dying #NATO cult just as she's voted out of office.
"Mission Accomplished!" twitter.com/TomRtweets/sta…Deeply unserious NATO ally: "Germany needs to invest 20 billion euros, or about $21.2 billion, just to meet NATO’s 30-day ammunition requirements... officials said that the current budget only envisages just over €1 billion for ammunition in 2023."
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At present, Germany doesn’t have enough ammunition to last more than two weeks in case of a Russian attack, German officials said, falling well short of NATO requirements that members should stock enough ammunition for at least 30 days of combat.
wsj.com/articles/europ
The problem is that when we jump to the conclusion that this April 20, 2021 incident truly shows an unexplained UFO, even when publicly available evidence offers a more conventional explanation, no one benefits.
On Snowden, you don't get to stay in Moscow/Russian citizenship unless you are of continuing value to Russia. Kremlin cares nothing for whistleblowers. Indeed, it throws them out of windows.
Whatever these orbs are and whoever made them, their apparent intelligence collection role might be of value to the U.S. if replicated. Certainly the U.S. would want to ensure that they do not represent a covert intelligence platform belonging to an enemy.
Utterly idiotic tweet.
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Did not mean to offend by quoting Churchill. My apologies. I will go and educate myself further on his atrocities, racist views which I do not support. My point was we need to come together as one nation. We are all Americans. That should transcend partisan politics.
NEW - As far back as 2019, Navy officials briefed certain members of the Congressional Armed Services and Intelligence committees that some strange UFOs had strong potential to be conventional counterintelligence-related security threats
"As a small business owner who illustrates both the history and progress of the American dream, James is also a West Point and Harvard graduate and a combat veteran."
Unclear motive for NY attacker, but Salman Rushdie received years of full time protection by what is now Met Police Protection Command in response to assessment of very high threat from Iran. Recent plots against fmr Trump officials and Masih Alinejad also bear note.
Piece coming at 6am on UK Special Forces guidance/advice in support of Ukraine actions behind Russian lines.
If anyone has any doubt that the U.S. Secret Service is the finest protective force in the world (better even than Shin Bet), watch the Nat Geo documentary: On the frontline. Watch the agents who are not supposed to be in shot: hands ready, attention to detail. Exceptionalism.
NEW - whoever convinced most democrats that putin hacked the election tallies is doing vlad's bidding washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/whoeve
"The New York Police Department said it did not have a report of a car chase involving the prince and Meghan in the area, and there were no reports of any injuries or a crash."
nytimes.com/2023/05/17/nyr
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Why were they even in a chase? Also note it’s Harry’s spokesperson saying… presumably this is a new effort to reinforce his privacy claims. He wants public attention only on his terms. twitter.com/SkyNews/status…
Bonne explained Macron told Xi- "That will have a big price, that will, you know, will force us to go for massive sanctions etc. and probably much more. So, I mean, the message was crystal clear and I hope it was well understood."
Asked about the concern of Albanian government narcocorruption, the Drug Enforcement Administration referred me to the State Department. Neither the Albanian government nor the State Department responded to a request for comment.
The British army is also regarded by the Ukrainian military command as its most reliable advisory partner. This support would once have seemed inconceivable. British policy toward Russia from 2006 through 2022 was defined by overt appeasement.
If evidence is released which shows that Russia attacked the dam, it will further raise concerns as to possible future incidents at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility.
Credit to AARO for giving Robert Hastings’ research the attention it deserves. His latest article -
In October 1940, as Britain waged an existential struggle for control of its airspace against the Nazis, 14 year-old Princess Elizabeth addressed the many British children who had been forced to leave their families and take refuge outside the cities.
"deny Russian fighter-bomber and submarine forces from punching their way through the Norwegian Sea. While it won't be seen, attack submarines and NATO's broader anti-submarine warfare capabilities will also feature heavily here." #tridentjuncture
