Vaughn Sterling

Executive Producer, The Source with Kaitlan Collins. Former WSJ.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Collins: Do you still believe that Thanksgiving should be canceled?

Hong: I'm a chef, and one of the first meals that I made was for the community when I was 16 was a Thanksgiving meal. But Thanksgiving is also a time that's incredibly painful for many people in our communities. And so I think there, I wanted to make sure that people understood that there are multiple views, but views can evolve. And the position that I'm running for right now, and I think my background as a chef will actually help me become a better governor that's able to bring more people to the table.

[Aaron Blake @AaronBlake]

WATTERS: "A lot of people, when this first happened with the pool, didn't believe the president that there was vandalism."

PIRRO: ::scoffs::

WATTERS: "That's not the case."

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

The President made it clear today that the so-called Anti Weaponization Fund is still alive, which is exactly why we are attempting to formally end it. While I never disagreed that the Biden Administration pursued a number of vindictive prosecutions related to January 6, the criminals who assaulted police officers and defiled our nation’s Capitol are not “great American patriots” who are “victims of government abuse.” Anyone who attacked law enforcement should still be in prison, not getting a check from the federal government.

Senator Cornyn and I have been working with Acting AG Todd Blanche to end the Anti Weaponization Fund, and he has been forthright, thoughtful and patient. It’s a shame his confirmation has hit a snag only because an incompetent personal advisor to the President refuses to amend the bogus settlement. I will continue working in good faith to put an end this legal and political albatross and prevent any potential misallocation of taxpayer dollars.

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Story here: https://t.co/q8KbmMfKxk

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After dismantling the federal system designed to protect US elections, the Trump administration now says it has a plan to rebuild it — less than 100 days before Election Day.

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But election officials and non-partisan experts warn it’s too deep into the election cycle for any major changes to their security protocols, and they are skeptical that the agency’s hollowed-out workforce can deliver even the baseline support to states before the midterms.

[Vaughn Sterling @vplus]

WSJ: Trump has been demanding large checks from companies for a range of political and legacy projects—telling executives and lobbyists that their companies should give $25 million or $50 million. He has sometimes offered donors special access. https://t.co/I655JDpIwH

[Glenn Thrush @GlennThrush]

This is impossibly great

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@mikerreports Is there any reason to know it’s a group and not a lone individual?

[Karim Sadjadpour @ksadjadpour]

Trump has been searching for a knockout punch or a quick deal to end the war. An undeterred Tehran is playing the long game, driven by resistance, revenge, and revolutionary ideology. CNN with @kaitlancollins

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@nee_massey Finest Worksong is such a banger. Love this live version from 2003: https://t.co/iBHqu2FP5B

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@jzux stone cold classic

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Secret Service emails reveal how case was built against James Comey.. extraordinary details here: https://t.co/4FBKipUbvo

[Danny Clinch @Danny_Clinch]

Glen at the Stone Pony a few months ago . Showing me his collection of circles that he finds along his journeys . These he had found in Asbury Park .
The circle of life and friendship is deep . Glens was one of the deepest . The future is unwritten . We love you Glen Hansard .

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

.@TreyYingst: "President Trump tells Fox News, about Iran, 'We are going to beat the f---ing s--- out of them.'"

[The Irish Times @IrishTimes]

Oscar winner Glen Hansard, who found fame after starring in The Commitments and with his band The Frames, has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Co Dublin.

Hansard (56) died following a single-vehicle crash at the Strawberry Beds, Lucan, just before 4.30am.

Read: https://t.co/KZ7eHsnhJn

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Gov @AndyBeshearKY calls Senate GOP Leader's handling of McConnell's absence "shameful" in interview with @kaitlancollins https://t.co/IghkukD3D3

[CNN Politics @CNNPolitics]

A record-high 73% of US adults say that President Donald Trump hasn't paid enough attention to the country's most important problems, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. https://t.co/NLJLwiTRxz

[Danny (Dennis) Citrinowicz ,داني سيترينوفيتش @citrinowicz]

Why Did Iran Strike Jordan?

A. Iran's current leadership is determined to set the pace of the confrontation rather than simply react to decisions made in Washington. Tehran wants to demonstrate that it retains the initiative and can shape the escalation on its own terms.

B. Iranian leaders increasingly interpret Washington's caution as a sign of hesitation and a lack of political will to sustain a prolonged confrontation. In Tehran's assessment, that creates an opportunity to test American resolve.

C. From Iran's perspective, the maritime blockade itself constitutes an act of war. Unlike previous crises, the current leadership appears unwilling to accept restrictions on its maritime access without responding militarily.

D. Today's strikes should also be viewed in the broader regional context. They are closely linked to the activities of Iran-backed militias in Iraq against Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Tehran sees these fronts as part of a single campaign aimed at reshaping the regional balance of power while exploiting what it views as the strategic vulnerabilities of the Gulf states and the United States.

E. The attack also reflects the doctrinal shift that has taken place in Iran since the death of Ali Khamenei. The new leadership is not content with deterrence through retaliation alone; it increasingly favors proactive military initiatives while relying heavily on its missile, drone, and proxy capabilities. Tehran believes the current crisis presents an opportunity to redefine the security order in the Persian Gulf in its favor.

F. The pressure now shifts back to Washington. Iranian decision-makers appear to believe that a limited U.S. response will not alter the strategic equation. Their expectation is that the United States will eventually face a choice between accepting a broader escalation or making significant strategic adjustments.

The broader message from Tehran is clear: Iran is not signaling surrender, nor is it seeking negotiations from a position of weakness. On the contrary, the leadership appears prepared to accept considerable risks because it views this as a defining strategic confrontation over Iran's regional role and long-term security.

#IranWar‌

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Graham likely "beaming with pride" that his sister filled his Senate seat, Trump says https://t.co/9pO9WnC0j0