Steven Springer

Steven Springer

@stevenaspringer.bsky.social

Member, Board of Directors, Independence Avenue Media

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On this day in 1970, "The Long and Winding Road" became the Beatles' 20th and final No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. More than a hit, it marked the end of an era and a pivotal moment in music history.

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Former Army Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson was once injured by a landmine in Afghanistan — today he helps Ukrainians avoid the same fate. Independence Avenue Media explains what motivated him to take on this cause. Link to YouTube video at the bottom of the story. www.indavemedia.com/the-american...

indavemedia.comThe American Green Beret Clearing Mines in UkraineIt is more than 9,000 kilometers from Ryan Hendrickson's home in Florida to the field where he is sweeping for

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In Trading Places, Louis Winthorpe’s (Dan Aykroyd) prison number is the same as Jake Blues’ (John Belushi) prison number in The Blues Brothers as a tribute to Belushi, who had died the year before.

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I'm sure this will go without a hitch.

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The FAA is making a recruiting push aimed at avid video game players, as the Trump administration seeks to fill a national shortage of air traffic controllers. Lawmakers have said the thousands of vacancies leave the traveling public less safe.  nyti.ms/4st7pIt

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The Trump administration temporarily lifted some sanctions on Russia at the start of the Iran war. Sen. James Risch tells Independence Avenue Media that enhanced sanctions, which have been stuck in the U.S. Senate for months, will be ready "when the time comes." www.indavemedia.com/foreign-rela...

indavemedia.comForeign Relations Chair: Senate Waiting for Right Moment on New Russia SanctionsU.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch tells Independence Avenue Media he is working with Senate leadership to ensure
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In an interview with Independence Avenue Media, Col. Mark Cancian (Ret.), Senior Adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, provides a military assessment of the campaign and its broader strategic implications. www.indavemedia.com/4-days-vs-4-...

indavemedia.com4 Days vs 4 Years: What the Iran Operation Shows About US vs Russian Military PowerWhat do the first days of the U.S.–Israel military operation in Iran reveal about the balance of power in the

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For decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors — and his neighborhood is cheering. n.pr/3MzrJci

n.prAli Akbar, who's sold newspapers on the streets of Paris for 50 years, is now a knightFor decades, Ali Akbar has sold papers on the Left Bank of Paris. Last month, France gave the beloved 73-year-old immigrant from Pakistan one of its highest honors — and his neighborhood is cheering.
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instagram.comindavemedia on Instagram: "‘Old World is gone,’ says Secretary of State Marco Rubio, adding that global dynamics are shifting rapidly. ‘We live in a new era i…"‘Old World is gone,’ says Secretary of State Marco Rubio, adding that global dynamics are shifting rapidly. ‘We live in a new era in geopolitics, and it's going to require all of us to sort of re-examine what that looks like and what our role is going to be."
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Former US diplomat Peter Romero says the outcome of America’s intervention in Venezuela could have regional and global repercussions, including effects on China, Russia and international norms. www.indavemedia.com/amb-romero-u...

indavemedia.comAmb. Romero: US Aim to Run Venezuela Could Be ‘Negotiating Threat’ or ‘Big Mistake’Former U.S. Ambassador Peter Romero said he hoped there would be “no boots on the ground” after the United States
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@sulliview.bsky.social on @60minutes.bsky.social, @cbsnews.com: "Weiss ought to cut her losses, green-light the piece, and try to start acting like an editor – not like a cog in the machine of authoritarian politics and oligarchy." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.comBari Weiss yanking a 60 Minutes story is censorship by oligarchy | Margaret SullivanWeiss ought to cut her losses, green-light the piece, and try to start acting like an editor – not like a cog in the machine of authoritarian politics and oligarchy
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Bipartisan congressional leaders call for the US government to examine allegations in a BBC report that Georgia's government may have used a WWI-era chemical agent against protesters. www.indavemedia.com/congress-urg...

indavemedia.comCongress Urges Trump Administration Inquiry Into Possible Chemical Weapon Use in Georgian ProtestsWASHINGTON — Bipartisan leaders in Congress, including chairs of key House and Senate committees, have urged the Trump administration to
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I've been going through some old photo boxes and transferring pix to digital. Today I came across this one, taken in June 1982 at the Kennedy Center when my mother and brother were visiting. It seems to be worth posting at the current time.