On the "friction" Trump's military strikes inject into the calculus of the Venezuelan cartels/organized crime groups. washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/38392…

Moments ago Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that Trump "is considering going to the Middle East shortly thereafter" his visit to Walter Reed Friday. Earlier, eagle-eyed @EvanVucci of the AP captured this note @MarcoRubio passed to Trump saying that negotiations are "very close."

Starmer has decided to prioritize economic engagement with China over broader national security concerns. Starmer has decided to prioritize economic engagement with China over broader national security concerns. washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltwa…

As commander in chief, Trump has both the authority and the obligation to take action against drug cartels that threaten American lives and the well-being of our communities. washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/38392…

Astonishing direct accusations from Tom Tugendhat of Keir Starmer putting economics over justice… “Well that’s what it looks like…” Adds there was “a dossier” of China evidence sitting ready to go to spy trial youtu.be/0IZQPjSe0S4

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Well well. Via Guido Fawkes order-order.com/2025/10/09/wat…

ICYMI - Keir Starmer buried a landmark China espionage trial because, in his desperation to appease Beijing, wouldn't admit China is a national security threat. washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltwa…

Trump 100% right here. Good place to start is to get rid of Rota naval base. washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/33533…

Global Times pushing Starmer to do its bidding. In typically self-defeating fashion, suggests that Starmer did indeed blow up the espionage case because he knew Beijing would penalize with trade if he did not.

Chinese overconfident that Trump wants a personal meeting/stability. He wants that a lot, but as with all things, never as much as he wants to be perceived as the dominant, initiative-setting figure in relationship.

Not funny at all, imo. Still, suggesting that criticisms of Netanyahu constitute direct incitement of terrorism is absurd.

Our editorial today: Putin’s word is meaningless, and his “friendship” means even less. As long as he avoids serious costs, he will not stop. There is no alternative but to give Ukraine the means to escalate. washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editor…

This seems like a case where Trump should use influence to keep in prison. Not a terrorist. timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry…

Note the NYPD escort. As should be case for mayoral frontrunner. Still, his hypocrisy abounds.

When President Trump lands shortly in Israel, he’ll be welcomed by a massive banner along Tel Aviv beach thanking him for bringing the hostages home and ending the war.