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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "We didn't start the war with Iran. Iran started the war with us."

Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘@chariselee.bsky.social

#PedoPOTUS

The New York Times@nytimes.com

At a campaign rally on Sunday, President Trump disparaged Norway to express his irritation over not winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian government officials have repeatedly said that they do not have influence over who is awarded the Peace Prize. nyti.ms/4zfrGFA

Politico@politico.com

Raskin warns oil industry against Trump's Russian diesel deal politi.co/4snmY5W

politico.comRaskin warns oil industry against Trump's Russian diesel deal politi.co/4snmY5WRaskin warns oil industry against Trump's Russian diesel deal politi.co/4snmY5W

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Trump: I looked at his ass. I've never done that with a man before. Women, yes. But men, no. By the way, I looked at one hell of an ass before—Nicki Minaj. That's hard to miss!

The New York Times@nytimes.com

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com President Trump seems not to understand that the global standing of the United States suffers when our leaders play into the stereotype of the ugly American, writes the Times editorial board.

nyti.msOpinion | Trump Should Stay Out of Brazilian PoliticsThe president seems not to understand that the global standing of the United States suffers when he plays into the stereotype of the ugly American.

Guardian US@us.theguardian.com

Trump’s latest tactic to champion Republicans at midterm rallies? Assessing men’s bodies in meticulous detail

theguardian.comWhat’s up with Trump’s unhinged fixation on male candidates’ bodies?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump says “we own Greenland” for eternity

Scott Robertson@sarobertson.bsky.social

Stéphane Dion on EU associate membership: "I'm not sure that this expression will fly. There is some resistance both in Canada and in Europe because it sounds like if Canada was sending part of its sovereignty to Brussels, and there is no appetite for that in Canada."

CYNC Verity Media@cvmedia.bsky.social

Russia continues its war against Ukraine, yet the IWF has awarded Moscow the 2030 World Championships. A disgrace to Ukrainian victims and a dangerous message to aggressors: international rewards can follow invasion. #Ukraine #Russia #IWF www.kyivpost.com/post/88127

kyivpost.comIWF Awards 2030 World Weightlifting Championships to MoscowThe IWF has selected Moscow to host the 2030 World Championships, marking the first Olympic world event awarded to Russia since the 2022 invasion.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

The Trump administration accused Canadian officials of trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said those claims have “no merit.” Here’s what to know.

nyti.msWhy Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

"She's standing right there. Margo, you're not going to have to worry about it" -- Trump tells his assistant Margo Martin that she will get a pardon from him

The Guardian@theguardian.com

‘What about all the mercury?’ Your questions about gorging on tinned fish, answered

theguardian.com‘What about all the mercury?’ Your questions about gorging on tinned fish, answeredWe consult with nutritionists (and tinned-fish aficionados) about this and other common questions

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Trump: Why do we always have to take people from shithouse countries? Why can't we take people from like, Norway? Sweden? Denmark?

Shipwreck@shipwreck75.bsky.social

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran passed the proposal to Washington through Pakistan.-Al Arabiya

Eric Lipton NYT@ericlipton.nytimes.com

JUST POSTED: A Russian energy giant has secretly moved to acquire a position in a massive Alaska gas project. Its part of talks between Witkoff/Kushner & Putin. But CEO of US company resigns after learning of Russian money in the project. A wowzer of a story. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/u...

nytimes.comIn U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project EmergesInterviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

The Breakdown AB@thebreakdownab.bsky.social

Danielle Smith confirmed yesterday that no one who espouses Separatist goals will be allowed in a leadership or representative position within the UCP. Looks like Dani has figured out what her biggest weakness is heading into 2027... #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Mia Farrow@miafarrow.bsky.social

'WHAT THE U.S. IS REALLY DOING IN VENEZUELA" Suppressing democracy and extracting resources at the expense of its people By Anne Applebaum www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

theatlantic.comWhat the U.S. Is Really Doing in VenezuelaSuppressing democracy and extracting resources at the expense of its people

Aaron Ross Powell@aaronrosspowell.com

Maybe you doubt the Cowboys can turn things around, but maybe we should give them the benefit of that doubt based on their three decades of success? www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

espn.comCowboys say still time to turn things around after 2-4 startCowboys stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb express belief that there's still time for the team to turn things around despite a 2-4 start.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

An enormous fire all but destroyed an infamous Nazi-era guesthouse known as the Eagle’s Nest in southern Germany, according to the police, who said on Saturday that a man had been arrested in connection with the blaze.

trib.al‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by FireThe police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

A Russian energy giant secretly funded an effort for an Alaska gas project. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

nyti.msIn U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project EmergesInterviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

Grok fact-checks its master 👇🏽 👀

The Washington Sun@washingtonsun.com

New: White House attorneys are evaluating whether to issue mass pardons to junior staffers. https://www.washingtonsun.com/whitehouse/white-house-weighing-mass-pardons-for-junior-staff

washingtonsun.comWhite House Is Weighing Mass Pardons for Junior StaffConservative groups influential with the Trump administration have pressed for the preemptive acts of clemency.

Guardian US@us.theguardian.com

Critics decry Trump administration rule that lets hunters lure bears with human foods on federal lands in Alaska

theguardian.comNew Trump rule allows hunters to bait bears in Alaska with doughnuts, bacon and more

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Iran is in the advanced stages of planning attacks against Americans in the Middle East and beyond, U.S. officials said.

nyti.msIran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials SayThe U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.

Seattle Sports@seattlesports710.bsky.social

With rumblings that the Colts could look to move three-time Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the trade deadline, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport floated the #Seahawks as a potential suitor. sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-...

sports.mynorthwest.comInsider floats Seattle Seahawks for Jonathan Taylor trade - Seattle SportsNFL Network's Ian Rapoport "wouldn't be surprised" if the Seattle Seahawks would be interested in Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor at the trade deadline.

NBC News@nbcnews.com

The Trump administration has granted tariff exemptions on some Canadian products, says Sen. Susan Collins, who’s facing a tough re-election battle in Maine.

nbcnews.toTrump administration cancels some Canada tariffs, Sen. Susan Collins saysCollins, who’s in a tough re-election fight in Maine, said she secured tariff exemptions on some agricultural and forestry items.

Courtney Theriault@ctheriault.bsky.social

NEW: With 100% of polls in, Albertans vote to remain in Canada by a margin of 75%-25% (1,545,094 vs 514,005)

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Trump: We have a lake. We have a gulf. We need a river, an ocean, and a strait. The Strait of Hormuz, we're going to call it the Trump Strait.

Edmonton Journal@edmontonjournal.com

Investors in limbo as Edmonton mayor cautions premier's infill edict will cost jobs edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

The New York Times@nytimes.com

An experimental vaccine developed by Merck and Moderna could become the first vaccine of its kind used to treat cancer. Scientists hope it won’t be the last.

nyti.msMelanoma Vaccine Ushers in New Hope for Cancer PatientsBeyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "I'm trying to change New Mexico. I'm trying to change New Mexico. It's a good state that went wayward. They have crooked elections ... I want to change it to New America. The value of their homes will double"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "We'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran ... those beautiful ships, they'll pass Cuba. We'll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast. They'll raise up their hands, and then we're gonna send Marco Rubio in."

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "I've settled 8 wars, think of that. Did I get the Nobel Prize, no? DID I GET THE NOBEL PRIZE?"

CNN@cnn.com

JUST IN: The Trump administration has preemptively filed a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's US Senate election if the Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses in the state which could decide the balance of power in the Senate. https://cnn.it/4eqk8HA

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Breaking News: Melania Trump said she brokered a “localized cease-fire” between Ukraine and Russia in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city. She said the cease-fire would allow residents of the frontline city to leave “through a designated safe passageway.”

nyti.msMelania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian CityThe first lady, who is positioning herself as an intermediary between two warring nations as her husband sides with Russia, said the agreement would allow residents to evacuate.

Politico@politico.com

Melania Trump says she secured ‘localized’ ceasefire in one Ukrainian city politi.co/4iheicT

politico.comMelania Trump says she secured ‘localized’ ceasefire in one Ukrainian city politi.co/4iheicTMelania Trump says she secured ‘localized’ ceasefire in one Ukrainian city politi.co/4iheicT

The Associated Press@apnews.com

BREAKING: First lady Melania Trump helps broker a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky for humanitarian aid and evacuations, the White House says.

bit.lyMelania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House saysThe White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.

The Associated Press@apnews.com

BREAKING: First lady Melania Trump helps broker a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky for humanitarian aid and evacuations, the White House says.

bit.lyMelania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House saysThe White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump claims Melania is "becoming the next Eleanor Roosevelt" and then pivots to mocking trans weightlifters

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "I'm thinking about calling the Hormuz Strait the Trump Strait. How do you Abdul El-Sayed would feel about that? ... we're looking for an ocean [to rename]. The only two that qualify are the Atlantic and Pacific."

Scott Horton@robertscotthorton.bsky.social

Trump summons a conclave of MAGA Republican Catholic bishops to the Oval Office to demonstrate their fealty to him and to bless his election campaign. The Vatican is not amused. Expect early retirement for many of them.

open.substack.com“Pastoral, Not Political” — Archbishop Golka Prays Over Trump 12 Days Before the ElectionDenver’s archbishop led bishops in prayer over Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday, with Paula White at his side. Hours later, Trump told Vivek Ramaswamy to keep running an ad calling Amy Acton a lia

Steve Benen@stevebenen.com

Hegseth’s team broke Eisenhower’s globe. The White House tried to give away one of Eisenhower’s swords. Trump wants to turn the Eisenhower Exec Office Bldg into a giant white blob. Moral of the story: Maybe these guys should stop messing with stuff related to Eisenhower? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

ms.nowHegseth staffers damage historic Eisenhower globe in an unusually apt metaphorical incidentIf this had been an episode of “Veep,” I would’ve rolled my eyes at the heavy-handed metaphor. Unfortunately, the story is real.

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

“.. If anything, the market has further deteriorated since the World Cup.” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/9ddd...

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Cheryl Hines: RFK will catch me eating potato chips and he'll say, 'Are you going to do this in front of me?'

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

RFK Jr. suggests Americans can more easily afford groceries if they start eating liver instead of beef: "Most of the cheap cuts of meat are very inexpensive. You can buy liver or the cheap cuts."

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Roger Marshall endorses the Kansas Athletic Association doing genetical inspections of children to keep trans kids out of sports

The National@scotnational.bsky.social

The news that a number of Egyptian mummies have been removed from a Glasgow museum amid concerns over 'informed consent' from the deceased has made headlines worldwide We take a look at how museums around the world are handling the care of human remains in historic collections 👇

thenational.scotWhy has Glasgow removed its Egyptian mummies from public display?