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But will this change Anything with the Trump/Putin summit? Nope, Putin "wins."

Morning Bluesky.

Russia’s Saratov oil refinery is still burning after Ukraine’s attack last night.

Never going to change,sadly with DJT the top of the greedy money tree!!

Robert Reich The Real Reason the Economy Might Collapse | Robert Reich

The rich don’t spend the money they have, and the poor don’t have money to spend.

This is a problem when 70% of the economy relies on consumer spending.

Closing our nation's wealth gap isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s essential to save our economy. https://youtu.be/S6dCh48b4oI?feature=shared

Sinner is looking very good!

Jannik Sinner claims his quickest victory of 2025 with Cincinnati whitewash | ATP Tour | Tennis Jannik Sinner returned to ATP Tour action in emphatic fashion on Saturday at the Cincinnati Open, where he sprang his title defence into action by recording his quickest victory of the season.

Sinner claims his quickest victory of 2025 with Cincinnati whitewash - ATP

An ominous warning for the impending Trump dictatorship? If organisations as prestigious as the FBI, are expressing the threat of Trump,everyone, not only in the US has to take heed,and be prepared to literally fight for Democracy?

THE STEADY STATE August 9, 2025 An Open Letter to the Men and Women of the FBI from The Steady State Expressing Support and Alarm Over Politicization and Retribution - A Purge We write to you as former members of the U.S. intelligence, diplomatic, defense, and national security communities-veterans of service to both Republican and Democratic administrations. We are The Steady State, a nonpartisan group of professionals who have served in the CIA, FBI, State Department, Department of Defense, NSA, DHS, and the uniformed military. Together, we have spent our careers upholding the Constitution and defending the United States from foreign and domestic threats. We have worked across the globe—at embassies, forward operating bases, and conflict zones- -as well as here at home, in Washington, D.C. and in field offices across the country. Some of us sat across the table from foreign intelligence services, some led counterterrorism operations or nuclear nonproliferation programs, while others negotiated treaties or built coalitions in defense of democracy. Whatever the mission, one constant was our respect for—and reliance on—the integrity, professionalism, and independence of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Together, we helped keep America safe from espionage, terrorism, and transnational crime. Together, we ensured that more than a dozen presidents had the best intelligence and analysis available to make decisions that shaped the outcome of the Cold War and safeguarded American interests around the world. It is from that shared legacy of service that we now write in deep concern and solidarity. The recent removals of seasoned FBI leaders—most notably Agents Brian Driscoll, Michael Feinberg, Walter Giardina—are not isolated personnel matters. They appear part of a broader campaign to dismantle the FBI's long-standing independence and recast it as a tool of political loyalty. That such dismissals are reportedly tied to perceived personal disloyalty to former President …

We have seen these dynamics abroad-leaders who demand loyalty from security services not to the law, but to themselves. These regimes do not end well. The FBI has long been a bulwark against such corruption: an institution where rule of law and civil iberties are held in balance with the demands of national security. Its independence is not a bureaucratic feature; it is a democratic necessity. To our friends and colleagues in the Bureau, past and present: we recognize the pressure you are under. We honor your service and the sacrifices you've made— quietly, honorably, often without recognition. And we want you to know: we stand with you. Your integrity matters. Your courage matters. The nation is watching, and will be inspired by the FBI. And history will remember. With respect, gratitude, and resolve, The Members of The Steady State

A group of former national security and FBI officials have issued a warning about Trump trying to turn the FBI into his own private force, CBS reports.

@ellen4democracy.bsky.social

Sign the petition: Stop all UK support for the Israeli military in Gaza I've signed a petition calling for Keir Starmer to end all UK military support in Israel.

Israel plans to take over Gaza City. Starmer says their plan is wrong & they must rethink it, but the UK is still supporting Israel with arms sales, training, RAF surveillance flights & more. Sign the petition: tell Keir he MUST end this support: 38d.gs/hwpb

Give this guy an award!! 🏆

Brilliant!

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President Zelenskyy's damning response to the TrumPutin plan came early in social media posts - the full subtitled video is next in my🧵

As I said last night when Trump announced details, Putin got EVERYTHING he wanted (again) & gave up nothing, not even secondary tariffs

Don't watch main stream media-they are all biased towards #FarageRiots

The BBC and Sky are merely propaganda outlets of Reform Ltd.

The BBC dancing to Farage's tune.

Can't see him being brought to Justice?

'He should be on that list!' Prosecutor demands ex-Trump official's testimony on Epstein The House Oversight Committee issued a number of subpoenas this week to high-profile figures for information on Jeffrey Epstein, though one notable omission is leaving legal experts baffled.“This is r...

House Oversight subpoenaed figures in the Epstein case but excluded ex-Labor Sec. Alexander Acosta, who gave Epstein a lenient plea deal. Experts say his testimony is vital given claims he was told to drop the case over Epstein’s alleged intel ties.
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...

Lulu!! 🩷🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Sun Rise?

Lulu Sun's points from her run to last year's final in Monterrey will drop off in 2 weeks.

After that, the Kiwi could take a big ranking tumble... unless she can pile on points in Cincinnati.

Sun gets over her first hurdle, downing qualifier Antonia Ruzic, 6-4, 6-4.

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Welp! On the bright side, Kei Nishikori only has to do one post-match press conference.

So, that's fewer chances for the press to ask him about that cheating scandal. 😬

Camilo Ugo Carabelli gets the win over an out-of-practice Nishikori, 7-5, 6-3, in Cincinnati.

Do Over!

Luca Nardi doesn't care if you call him a loser... as long as you put "lucky" in front of it.

The Italian, who took out Novak Djokovic as a lucky loser a few years ago at Indian Wells, makes the most out of a second chance once again, defeating Thiago Tirante.

Big win Caroline👏👏Bad luck Sonay,rest recover and on to the next tournament ❤️

Not Done Yet!

Caroline Garcia, who announced this will be the final year of her professional career, won't be saying goodbye to Cincinnati just yet.

The 2022 champion finds another gear after dropping the opening set to Sonay Kartal, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to extend her stay.

Becky on the Bubble

Rebecca Sramkova is so... so so close to getting seeded at the US Open.

But, she'll need good week in Cincinnati to seal the deal.

Currently up to #33 in the live rankings, the Slovak goes the distance to defeat Caroline Dolehide, 1-6, 6-4, 7-6¹.

Me too-hope she's ok??

Very strange moment at the end of the Taylor Townsend vs. Danielle Collins match.

Collins becomes VERY upset during the 2nd set tiebreaker.

The match just kinda goes on from there.

Honestly thought something horrible had happened.