Josh Dorner

Managing Director at @SKDK. In the beforetimes: @grinnellcollege, @lsenews, @sierraclub, @amprog/@CAPAction + @Stabenow. My own opinions, of course.

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

Yes, drones using AI are famously known for detecting and identifying the species and locations of small flying insects. 🙄

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Brooke Rollins says DHS wants to put "AI on drones" to detect screwworm

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

Trump called off tonight’s attack on Iran, citing the existence of some sort of agreement. Iran and Israel *both* deny that any such agreement exists. 🔎

[Amit Segal @AmitSegal]

Iran denies the existence of an agreement; Israel says no such agreement exists.

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

🚨☠️🥩@OnPointRadio today featured an epidemiologist discussing the tick-borne disease Alpha-gal Syndrome, which is present in ticks here in the DC region. I knew it caused a severe red meat allergy, but what I didnt know is that it can be fatal! https://t.co/JkDKwQ7RJ8

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

A mega El Niño is coming. That should bring some relief to our drought here in the Mid-Atlantic. And while California may be spared, the existing extreme drought conditions across the West are likely to bring extreme 🔥🔥🔥 across the region. The current US Drought Monitor⬇️

[Capital Weather @capitalweather]

Breaking: National Weather Service declares El Nino is here and has a high chance to become very strong, ranking among the strongest on record.

More info: https://t.co/O3IEO6boxQ

[Dan Diamond @ddiamond]

Trump saw about a dozen medical specialists for his past check-ups as president, his doctors said.

This year? 22 specialists — appearing to set a new bar.

The White House said they're just being thorough. Outside doctors have questions.

w/ @iarnsdorf

https://t.co/q5OEVk9MBe

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

But for the West, which is also facing extreme drought, this will bring less snowpack and only worsen the already-extreme drought conditions across the region. Most recent @NWS Drought Monitor ⬇️

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

Here in the Mid-Atlantic, this probably means a mild but wetter winter that will help with our drought. (1/2)

[Jeff Berardelli @WeatherProf]

Breaking: El Niño begins!
NOAA has officially declared the start of El Niño today. After months of anticipation, the criteria has been met with East Pacific Ocean Temps rising at a record pace. The models have been consistently advertising a “historic” event, very possibly the strongest on record by fall. #ElNino

[Jeff Berardelli @WeatherProf]

Breaking: El Niño begins!
NOAA has officially declared the start of El Niño today. After months of anticipation, the criteria has been met with East Pacific Ocean Temps rising at a record pace. The models have been consistently advertising a “historic” event, very possibly the strongest on record by fall. #ElNino

[Anthony Michael Kreis, FRHistS @AnthonyMKreis]

Somewhere I heard about “equal sovereignty?”

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

Look for this clip in untold millions in ads this fall. And yes, that’s what he really said: “No, I love it. I love the inflation.”

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Q: Are you concerned about the latest inflation numbers that came out this morning?

TRUMP: No, I love it. I love the inflation. You know why? Because as soon as this war is over -- do you know we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil? Nobody knows it. You know who doesn't know? Iran until right now.

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

If you think the absurd denials of entry to World Cup players, officials and fans are bad, wait until you hear about what asylum seekers and other migrants deal with EVERY DAY under this administration. https://t.co/ObmyRRR0et

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

I was at an event in downtown DC last night and caught site of Trump’s latest addition to the White House, a UFC fighting ring…

[Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw]

Following the Roberts Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act -- and Black Americans' representation in Congress, state and local offices around the country.

Just in: DOJ claims the Court opinion supports now gutting racial bias claims in employment.

https://t.co/lYVrOHadKj

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

I got an Insta ad for some new AI-powered audiobook service that lets you listen to the book in dozens of voices, from Snoop to Gwyneth. OK, sure, fine, whatever. Or, if you are an actual psycho, YOUR OWN VOICE.

[Josh Dorner @JoshDorner]

Trump’s hateful crackdown on immigrants, combined with wasteful tax cuts, is delivering a 1-2 punch to Social Security.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Social Security’s trust fund is now due to run low on money beginning in 2032.

The government acknowledged that the Trump administration’s immigration policies and tax cuts are expected to contribute to the insolvency. https://t.co/FpQywAm1Hv

[S.V. Dáte @svdate]

Good job, Elon, DOGE kids.

Congrats all around.

[PoPville @PoPville]

Big News on the Weather Front!! Capital Weather Gang Departs from The Washington Post After 18 Years, Now, Again, Independently Publishing as Capital Weather - Related, Beautiful Day Today! https://t.co/mXoJBEDKAh

[David J. Bier @David_J_Bier]

Republican-appointed judge: “The Court is not aware of another occasion in the history of the United States in which a federal court has had to threaten contempt — again and again and again — to force the United States government to comply with court orders.”

[Jake Lahut @JakeLahut]

I think this gives a better idea of how loud the booing was compared to the broadcast's audio mix

[Rep. Shontel Brown @RepShontelBrown]

Leaving this here, in case anyone is wondering why we have screwworm in the US for the first time since the 1960s.

The DOGE stupidity from Trump and Rollins will end up COSTING taxpayers money.