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🚀🇮🇱 THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE. AND MUCH OF IT IS BEING BUILT IN ISRAEL.
I'm on the ground at UVID DroneTech 2026 in Tel Aviv, exploring some of the world's most advanced drone, AI, autonomous systems, and defense technologies.
From next-generation drones to technologies that are redefining modern warfare, Israel is at the forefront of innovation.
I'll be sharing what I discover, the people behind the breakthroughs, and the technologies shaping tomorrow.
Follow this thread. It's going to be interesting. 🇮🇱
🇺🇸 President Trump: "I feel I had to do what I did in Iran. I think, historically, that's going to be a great decision... It's tougher, politically; I knew that... It's an evil empire and we've knocked the hell out of them — and they won't have a nuclear weapon."
🚨 HEGSETH MOVES TO REVITALIZE AMERICA’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
Created during the Reagan era, the Pentagon’s Special Operations oversight structure was designed to give America’s elite forces stronger leadership and accountability.
Decades later, federal investigators identified serious oversight and staffing deficiencies.
Now Pete Hegseth is pushing to strengthen Special Operations leadership.
Congratulations, Secretary Hegseth! Keep cutting through bureaucracy, demanding accountability, and putting America’s warfighters FIRST. 🇺🇸
🚨 SCHOLARS EXPOSE IDEOLOGY BEHIND ANTI-ISRAEL CAMPUS PROTESTS
Indiana University professor Alvin Rosenfeld says post-Oct. 7 campus protests were driven more by ideology and emotion than historical knowledge.
“We’re not in a fight about facts,” he warned.
His new book examines coordinated activism, university failures to confront antisemitism, and Jewish students facing hostility.
Rosenfeld recounts protesters chanting about the Intifada while struggling to explain its history. He also questions how anti-Israel activism mobilized so rapidly after Hamas’s October 7 massacre.
The central concern: ideological activism replacing informed debate on American campuses.
🚨 ICONIC SS UNITED STATES SUNK OFF FLORIDA TO CREATE WORLD’S LARGEST ARTIFICIAL REEF
Larger than the Titanic, the legendary ocean liner set a transatlantic speed record in 1952 that still stands.
After 800+ voyages, carrying four U.S. presidents and even the Mona Lisa, the historic vessel begins a new chapter as a $13.5 million marine habitat and diving destination.
NEGOTIATIONS ON RUSSIA-UKRAINE ARE PROGRESSING
Jared Kushner: "We were able to finalize on the prisoner of war exchange, which is a very important thing."
"We obviously—the human—a lot of people are being impacted by this war, and to return these thousands of people to their families, I think will be a very nice milestone to achieve."
🚨 IRAN’S POWER CRISIS REACHES THE CABINET ROOM
During a cabinet meeting this week, Iran’s Interior Minister reportedly switched off the lights while President Masoud Pezeshkian was speaking to highlight the country’s electricity shortages.
Even Iran’s leadership can’t escape the real power crisis.
🚨 TRUMP WARNS NEW MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRAN COULD COME “VERY SOON”
Asked whether large-scale military operations against Iran could resume, President Trump responded:
“It could happen. Very soon, very soon.”
Trump warned he would not hesitate to use force again, adding:
“I want to destroy Iran 100%. 98% is not enough for me.”
He also said he is considering another attack on Iran soon.
🚨 TRUMP: IRAN REGIME REMAINING IN POWER WOULD BE A DEFEAT
President Donald Trump says he would consider it a defeat if Iran’s ruling regime remains in power when his presidency ends in January 2029.
The remarks signal that Trump is measuring success against Tehran not only by its military and nuclear capabilities, but also by the survival of the Islamic Republic itself.
REGIME CHANGE IS NOW CENTRAL TO TRUMP’S DEFINITION OF VICTORY.
MAO’S RED GUARD: CODEPINK ACTIVISTS TURN HOSTILE WHEN FOX NEWS TURNS THE CAMERAS ON THEM
For years, CodePink and allied activists reportedly funded by Chinese communist-billionaire Neville Roy Singham have confronted lawmakers on camera.
But when Fox News Digital questioned them on Veterans Day about their push to slash military spending and sever U.S. ties with Israel, activists blocked cameras, refused questions and allegedly obstructed a reporter.
One called the reporter “a liar.” Another snapped, “buzz off.” A BreakThrough News co-host branded Fox News Digital “an absolute joke” and “state propagandists.”
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise responded:
“You just follow the money when you see who funds some of these groups that hate America. It tells you everything you need to know.”
🚨 TRUMP: IRAN REGIME REMAINING IN POWER WOULD BE A DEFEAT
President Donald Trump says he would consider it a defeat if Iran’s ruling regime remains in power when his presidency ends in January 2029.
The remarks signal that Trump is measuring success against Tehran not only by its military and nuclear capabilities, but also by the survival of the Islamic Republic itself.
REGIME CHANGE IS NOW CENTRAL TO TRUMP’S DEFINITION OF VICTORY.
🇺🇸 President Trump: "By the way, because of the election, there is right now a massive cartel heading to our country — and I am NOT going to let it happen."
🚨 TRUMP WARNS IRAN: NEW U.S. MILITARY STRIKES REMAIN ON THE TABLE
President Trump says he would not hesitate to strike Iran again if circumstances change.
“We’re doing very well with it right now,” Trump told Hugh Hewitt, claiming the U.S. “totally” controls the Strait of Hormuz.
But he warned:
“the answer is, if I saw things going the other way, I would [strike Iran]; it’s possible I would do that right now.”
Trump’s warning comes as the U.S. maintains its naval blockade and attacks on commercial shipping continue in the Strait of Hormuz.
🚨 55 SUNRISE MOVEMENT ACTIVISTS ARRESTED AT SCHUMER’S OFFICE
55 Sunrise Movement activists were reportedly arrested after occupying Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office.
The climate activist group has expanded its focus beyond environmental issues to fighting “fascism,” with office occupations and public confrontations among its protest tactics.
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🇺🇸 President Trump Truth Social post:
“I have asked Vice President Vance to focus his complete and total attention on the Massive Corruption and Crime taking place in Democrat run Cities and States throughout the U.S. The Blue States, such as Minnesota, California, Illinois, and many more, are all poorly run, corrupt disasters. Billions of Dollars is being stolen each and every month. Our Budget could be quickly BALANCED with the correction of this large scale criminal activity. CORRUPTION is in the Democrat Leadership’s blood! We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed. We’ve got their money, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and we’ve got their Strait! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT”
🇮🇱🚁 NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES. SOME BUILD HELICOPTERS.
And in Israel, they're building helicopters that don't pilots in harms way.
At #UVID2026, I met Eliran from Israeli defense company Steadicopter. Their unmanned helicopters can operate up to 150 km away, take off and land in spaces as small as 4×4 meters, deliver lifesaving medical supplies, conduct surveillance, and carry out tactical missions.
They're already operational with the Israeli military.
But here's what makes this story special.
These aren't just engineers designing machines in a laboratory. Many have served in the very units they're building technology to protect. They understand the battlefield because they've been there. And when soldiers need something, their engineers can sometimes turn an idea into a flying prototype within days.
For them, innovation isn't just business. It's personal.
🎥 My conversation with the people helping shape the future of unmanned aviation.
🚀🇮🇱 THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE. AND MUCH OF IT IS BEING BUILT IN ISRAEL.
I'm on the ground at UVID DroneTech 2026 in Tel Aviv, exploring some of the world's most advanced drone, AI, autonomous systems, and defense technologies.
From next-generation drones to technologies that are redefining modern warfare, Israel is at the forefront of innovation.
I'll be sharing what I discover, the people behind the breakthroughs, and the technologies shaping tomorrow.
Follow this thread. It's going to be interesting. 🇮🇱
🚨 TRUMP WARNS IRAN: THE U.S. MILITARY IS READY TO STRIKE AGAIN.
President Trump says American forces remain prepared for renewed military action against Iran if necessary, while indicating that further strikes may not be needed if negotiations make progress.
Washington is keeping the military option on the table.
Source: Reuters / CNN