Michael Liben

Security and Identity-minded Technologist. Frequently outspoken.

[Kateryna Lisunova @KaterynaLis]

The Ukraine Support Act (H.R. 2913) HAS PASSED — 226 in favor, 195 against. 18 republicans supported the bill!

The bill received more than the simple majority required for passage in the House.

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

The preliminary NTSB report on the United Airlines Flight 169 incident at Newark has been released.
According to investigators, the crew encountered gusty headwinds and moderate turbulence on final approach to Runway 29. The captain disconnected the autopilot and autothrottles at about 880 feet and reduced thrust after the aircraft accelerated in the headwind.

As the aircraft descended below 500 feet, the first officer repeatedly warned that the jet was becoming "slow" and later "still slow and a little low." Despite the decreasing airspeed, the approach continued and the captain responded to the automated 500-foot callout with "stable."

Just seconds before touchdown, multiple crew members heard a loud "thump." After landing, the aircraft taxied normally to the gate, where the captain discovered significant damage to the aft fuselage.

Investigators found three punctures, dents, and creases along the lower left rear fuselage. The damage was substantial enough to affect all three elements of the fuselage structure. The No. 1 left main landing gear tire also showed slash marks.

The report also details damage to the truck involved in the collision, including windshield damage and punctures in the trailer's aluminum siding.

Following the incident, United issued new operational guidance to pilots, warning against "ducking under" electronic or visual glide paths during the visual segment of an approach—a technique identified through its Safety Management System as contributing to dangerously low approach altitudes.

The investigation remains ongoing.

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

@A10TheHog Survives

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

@lippyent Tom, Dick, and Harry

[Kate from Kharkiv @BohuslavskaKate]

Rep. Keating to Rubio: "I'm sure you're aware that Ukraine, country that at the time had third-largest nuclear arsenal, peacefully turned over their nuclear weapons in conjunction with Budapest Memorandum.

And in exchange for U.S. commitment to defend Ukraine if it ever came under threat. The U.S. gave its word to Ukraine that it would defend them.

And I find this amazing. In your opening remarks, as you took us all over the world and mentioned 15 different incidents where you have interceded — 15, the top 15 — not once did you mention Ukraine when you were prioritizing achievements that are there."

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

@lippyent Chocolate ice cream cake

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

This not Jeopardy. You don’t have answer in the form of a question.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

CHU: Do you agree with President Trump that you also do not care about Americans' financial situation?

BESSENT: Who was the president during World War 1?

CHU: ... ... can you answer my question?

BESSENT: Who was the president during World War 1?

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

@DrNeilStone I died three days ago

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Rep. Angie Craig demolishes Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins: "Joe Biden is no longer the president. Mr. Trump is. Your party controls Congress. You own these numbers at this point. I'm sick of hearing you blame an administration from a year and half ago. You own every single bit of this."

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

On average, at least one of every six sentences either flattered Mr. Trump, gave him credit or criticized his political opponents.
https://t.co/1kNqqmoxBt via @NYTimes

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Texas barbecue joints are closing due to skyrocketing beef prices, particularly brisket, which is a staple on the menus. Inflation, tariffs and labor shortages all play a role.

Even the state's most celebrated restaurants are struggling to remain open. https://t.co/l2lYkI1tg2

[Jay in Kyiv @JayinKyiv]

Ukrainian forces not only blockading Russia's military and logistics from Crimea and the southern corridor, but now beginning to do the same in Donetsk, preventing supplies entering from the east.

This is brilliant.

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

@Samaytwt The hp label to left of keyboard

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

But they don’t hold any cards

[Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc]

NEW! Rubio tells Senators that Russia will NOT achieve its objectives in Ukraine, and “they may not even be able to militarily EVER achieve the objectives they're demanding now in negotiations”

Says “not only are the Ukrainians bravely fighting, they're effectively fighting”
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[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

🚨 The House just voted 218-204 to move forward on the discharge petition to provide military aid to Ukraine and impose tough sanctions on Russia. The House will vote on final passage tomorrow. This is our Churchill moment and we must pass the test.

[Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 @bayraktar_1love]

🛰️ Satellite imagery of the Project 20380 Steregushchiy-class corvette Boykiy following this morning's drone attack in Kronstadt.

Russian firefighting crews can be seen attempting to extinguish the fire aboard the vessel after the strike.

[DixieFella @DixiRav]

New on ISW... The Ukrainians just rolled back the entire russian advance north of Lyman.

[Michael Liben @MLiben]

@HazelLiaqa4848 You get as good as you give

[Аlex Skif @AleksejCernavs3]

🗡 На Новопавлівському напрямку нашим пацанам вдалося закріпитися в Товстому, далі вибиваючи русню навколо села

Гарна робота! 👍

🇺🇦ПАЦАНИ З БАМБАСУ🇺🇦

[MAKS 26 🇺🇦👀 @Maks_NAFO_FELLA]

🤩🔥💥 The moment of the strike of three FP-1s in St. Petersburg