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Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say In the run-up to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would...

Maybe the most vital reporting I've seen today. Trump admin went to war today with his own intelligence saying that Khamenei's death could lead to the IRGC taking over.

Trump officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters EPA rolls back rules as chemical firms claim provisions in RMP protection system too expensive to implement

#ResistanceEarth

Trump is bowing to chemical companies and rolling back Biden-era regulations that strengthened the EPA's Response Management Program, which is designed to protect workers, first responders and nearby communities from chemical disasters. /1

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The Law of War I am not a law of war expert.

What does it mean if the administration's strike on Iran wasn't lawful? It's not an abstract debate. First principles, like the rule of law, determine whether we live in a country governed by laws or by impulse. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

It’s also illegal because it was never approved by congress‼️

Text: The American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president who does not care about the long-term consequences of his actions. This war is unlawful. It is unnecessary. And it will be catastrophic. Just this week, Iran and the United States were negotiating key measures that could have staved off war. The President walked away from these discussions and chose war instead. President Trump flippantly acknowledged the possibility of American casualties, stating "that often happens in war.” Mr. President: this was not an inevitability. This is a deliberate choice of aggression when diplomacy and security were within reach. Stop lying to the American people. Violence begets violence. We learned this lesson in Iraq. We learned this lesson in Afghanistan. And we are about to learn it again in Iran. Bombs have yet to create enduring democracies in the region and this will be no different. In moments of war, our Constitution is unambiguous: Congress authorizes war. The President does not. I will do my part to uphold our Constitution by voting YES on Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's War Powers Resolution. Every member of Congress must join us in rejecting this aimless war.

AOC: "The American people are being dragged into a war they do not want. Just this week, US was negotiating with Iran and Trump chose to walk away from peace and chose war instead. Our Constitution is clear: Congress declares war. Every MOC must join in rejecting this war."

Undaunted Democratic Governor How to be presidential...plus how to be a gold medalist

Democrats should study the speech. Spanberger — undaunted, succinct, steely, sensible, and decent — demonstrates that if they embrace good policy and good politics, their victories can spell the beginning of the end of the Trump era.
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I mean he's a nutjob in his own right, but Rand Paul is 100 percent correct about Trump's War with Iran. #IranWar

We had a deal with Iran to ensure limits on its nuclear capacities. Trump ended that deal. Now he says that sending our young people off to fight and potentially lose their lives for this country is just a ‘cost of war.’ This is the cost of his broken promises. No war with Iran.

Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war.

We are a global scourge but the world won’t do anything to stop us

"I, a member of <checks notes> the Senate Committees on Finance, Budget, Judiciary, Foreign Relations, & Select Intelligence, have no better idea than you what the hell is happening as the President of the United States takes us into a an illegal war."

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This this this! Though I'd argue the Maduro regime is still the Maduro regime, too.

US cybersecurity agency CISA reportedly in dire shape amid Trump cuts and layoffs | TechCrunch Under the first year of the Trump administration, the U.S. cyber agency CISA has faced cuts, layoffs, and furloughs, as bipartisan lawmakers and cybersecurity industry sources say the agency is unprep...

Thinking a lot about the fact that the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency:

1. has been w/o a permanent director since Trump took office

2. is functioning at 38% capacity bc of cuts & layoffs

3. is currently unfunded bc of the DHS shutdown

Hey. Aren't cyber attacks Iran's thing? Huh.

sure the pedophile felon president just illegally bombed a country that may have nukes while federal forces under his command murder and harass people in america and immigrants are tortured and he moves forward with plans to build concentration camps and sorry idk where i was going fuck all of this

Thinking of all the military members serving in these operations. They courageously go where duty calls. Their sacrifices represent the best of us and they deserve leaders of integrity.

Israeli officials say the Ayatollah Khameimi, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has been killed. If so, expect a wider conflict and the holy war that Christian extremists like Hegseth want.

It's not just "Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon," but NO ONE should have nuclear weapons

Nukes exist for 1 purpose—to mass murder millions. This week I interview 1985 Nobel Peace laureate Dr. Ira Helfand, who won for helping end the cold war

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This point is well taken and we all should be asking why does the U.S. provide aid to Israel and support their agenda? 🔥🔥🔥

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If the United States is going to go around the world causing regime changes, we should practice here first.

The FBI being on high alert for terrorist actions is important right now.

Too bad they fired and gutted their counterterrorism capacity

The thing about the U.S. and Israel is that both of their leaders are trying to stay out of prison.

Always remember that the American state media attacked President Biden relentlessly more for his age as he was doing good work than they ever have with the orange felon who is setting the world on fire out of spite and revenge. They deliberately and consistently failed humanity.

Trump ripped up the Iran nuclear deal and created this mess. Now, he's putting servicemembers in harm's way with no clear plan and no Congressional approval. The American people deserve answers — and Congress needs to do its job.

Trump Has No Plan for the Iranian People The mere act of bombing Iran will not by itself create a stable regime.

brilliant: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1.5 trillion.

Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.

The military industrial complex is cheering today.

Donald is now killing kids to distract from his raping them.

I am a veteran with a son who currently serves. I don't blame her one fucking bit. But I damn sure have a shit ton of smoke for those who pushed out Joe Biden, sat at home, voted third party, STILL protesting Harris and the folks who flat out told those canvassing they can't vote for a woman. So

I promise you that the government that murdered Alex Pretti and Renee Good does not give a flying fuck about the protests in Iran.