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KAMALA HARRIS: "I predicted a lot about what's happening right now. I'm not into saying 'I told you so' β€” but we did see it coming."

07.03.2026 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 501    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 136    πŸ“Œ 119
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The Public Fires Kristi Noem That's not the story you'll hear from Washington

Senior ICE official says he thinks Kristi Noem was fired because of the Minneapolis protests, a sentiment I heard from other DHS officials
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-public...

05.03.2026 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 676    πŸ” 119    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 21
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The Public Fires Kristi Noem That's not the story you'll hear from Washington

β€œSomething tells me Americans were more incensed by the flagrant and needless killing of two American protesters than some sketchy contract award or incomprehensible Trumpworld beef that the media will point to.” www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-public... by @kenklippenstein.bsky.social

05.03.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 207    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4

β€œThe media will credit her fall to some shady no-bid contract she was behind, her use of a private jet, or administration rivals like Stephen Miller and whatever boring DC drama. But the real reason is obvious: public activism.”

05.03.2026 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 285    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Public Fires Kristi Noem That's not the story you'll hear from Washington

Senior ICE official says he thinks Kristi Noem was fired because of the Minneapolis protests, a sentiment I heard from other DHS officials
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-public...

05.03.2026 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 676    πŸ” 119    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 21
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The Public Fires Kristi Noem That's not the story you'll hear from Washington

The public fired Kristi Noem
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-public...

05.03.2026 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 389    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 5

House of Representatives blocks war powers resolution 212-219.

Funny how they always have just enough votes to stop these things!

05.03.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1077    πŸ” 159    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 15
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Democratic Senator Jack Reed says of US troops killed in action: "It's the cost of war."

05.03.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 319    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 92    πŸ“Œ 49
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"What I can see, though, potentially is small special operations forces conducting activities inside Iran," says Army Colonel Steve Warren (ret.).

05.03.2026 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 5
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Democratic Senator Jack Reed says of US troops killed in action: "It's the cost of war."

05.03.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 319    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 92    πŸ“Œ 49
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Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego says he'd vote to fund the Iran war, just as long as half the money comes from regional allies.

05.03.2026 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 213    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 82    πŸ“Œ 68
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Senator Ron Johnson says of Iran: "We're not gonna put boots on the groundβ€”probably."

05.03.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 212    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 8

Ranking member of the Armed Services Committee πŸ‘‡

05.03.2026 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 533    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 4
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Asked if he'd vote to authorize war with Iran, Democratic Senator Jack Reed says no, "except for activities defending the state of Israel."

05.03.2026 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 511    πŸ” 90    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 57

"That includes the panel’s top Democrat, Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, as well as Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan."

05.03.2026 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 381    πŸ” 91    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 17
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β€˜We’re in it’: Democrats won’t rule out giving Trump more money for Middle East war Democrats will have to balance a desire to criticize Trump’s offensive in Iran with pressure to support funding to defend the nation now at war.

Senate Democrats are open to giving Trump more money for Iran war.

"I don’t rule anything out,” said Senator Elissa Slotkin. β€œI mean, we’re in it.”
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

05.03.2026 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 554    πŸ” 142    πŸ’¬ 131    πŸ“Œ 239

Senate war powers vote fails 52-48.

Funny how they always have just enough votes to stop these things!

04.03.2026 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2136    πŸ” 366    πŸ’¬ 115    πŸ“Œ 90
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Why We Struck Iran The machine that all but made the decision itself

There's almost literally no scholarly studies on the effects of decapitation strikes like the one carried out on Iran πŸ‘
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-we-str...

04.03.2026 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 292    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 3
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House kills effort to release all congressional sexual misconduct and harassment reports Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., had forced the vote in light of allegations that her Republican colleague, Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas, sent sexual text messages to a subordinate.

House votes 357-65 to block release of congressional sexual misconduct and harassment reports
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04.03.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 889    πŸ” 272    πŸ’¬ 100    πŸ“Œ 192
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Congress to America: What War? I’ll be covering the Iran war extensively, subscribe so you don’t miss any updates

Congress to America: "What War?"
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/congress-t...

04.03.2026 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 461    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 8
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Why We Struck Iran The machine that all but made the decision itself

Why We Struck Iran www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-we-str...

02.03.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 417    πŸ” 93    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 12
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White House privately tells Congress that "it is not possible at this time to know the full scope and duration of military operations that may be necessary."

03.03.2026 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 957    πŸ” 221    πŸ’¬ 67    πŸ“Œ 61

"Is the U.S. at war with Iran?
β€’ The President announced major combat operations against Iran with clear achievable goals:
-Destroy their missiles, and raze their missile industry to the ground.
-Annihilate their Navy."

03.03.2026 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 341    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 8

If you work for Congress and have access to the talking points being circulated about the Iran war, text me via Signal at 202-510-1268

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Major Combat Operation III

02.03.2026 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1938    πŸ” 278    πŸ’¬ 145    πŸ“Œ 18
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White House talking points for congressional Republicans say we're not at war, we're just in "major combat operations against Iran" lol

02.03.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2555    πŸ” 581    πŸ’¬ 300    πŸ“Œ 369

Excellent. The final sentence gets at stuff I fail to articulate in hour long podcasts. The Machine mind has already taken over.

02.03.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why We Struck Iran The machine that all but made the decision itself

Why We Struck Iran www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-we-str...

02.03.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 417    πŸ” 93    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 12
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Democratic Senator Mark Warner: "β€ŠI will be the first to acknowledge having the Supreme leader and other major leaders of the Iranian regime eliminated is good for the region, good for the world"

01.03.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 269    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 136    πŸ“Œ 133
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CNN: The elimination of the Ayatollah - is it a good thing for America?

DEMOCRATIC SEN. CHRIS COONS: Absolutely ... β€ŠI will not grieve for one moment the passing of the Supreme leader of Iran; and frankly, the success in taking out many of the leaders of the IRGC.

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