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Executive Producer, The Source with Kaitlan Collins. Former WSJ.

Montclair, NJ Entrou em Nisan 2008
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David Frum
David Frum@davidfrum·
If you wonder why Europeans flinch from helping US in Gulf - in January, NATO allies were seriously preparing for a US sneak attack on Greenland, planning to blow up runways to prevent a Trump re-enactment of Putin's failed strike on Kyiv.
Orla Joelsen@OJoelsen

Denmark prepared for a possible U.S. attack: Flew blood supplies to Greenland and planned to blow up runways Key sources in Denmark and Europe are now revealing for the first time what happened during the most critical days, when Donald Trump threatened to take Greenland “the hard way.” When Danish soldiers were rapidly deployed to Greenland in January this year, they brought explosives with them. The plan was to destroy runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq to prevent American military aircraft from landing troops on the island, should the U.S. president ultimately decide to seize Greenland by force. They also transported blood supplies from Danish blood banks so wounded personnel could be treated in case of combat. This is reported by DR, which over the past year has spoken with central sources in the Danish government, top military officers, and high-ranking officials and intelligence sources in Denmark, France, and Germany. All sources have played—and continue to play—key roles in the international crisis triggered by the United States’ demand for control over Greenland. Together, the sources describe an unprecedented year marked by sleepless nights. None of them had concrete intelligence of specific American attack plans against Greenland. Still, many feared in January that the historically important ally, the United States, could attack at any moment. At the same time, Denmark reached out to its European allies, leading to closer cooperation. “With the Greenland crisis, Europe realized once and for all that we must be able to handle our own security,” said a French senior official involved in the intense period. A rapid-response force consisting of Danish, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish soldiers was first deployed to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq. Shortly after, a main force followed, including: -Soldiers from the Danish Dragoon Regiment in Holstebro -Elite troops from the Jaeger Corps -French alpine troops trained for cold and mountainous warfare At the same time, Danish fighter jets and a French naval vessel were sent to the North Atlantic. According to several sources, the goal of having multinational troops on the ground was to ensure that any U.S. attempt to take Greenland would require a large-scale hostile action—thereby deterring such an attempt. “We have not been in such a situation since April 1940,” said a Danish defense source, referring to the days before Denmark’s occupation during World War II. Unlike in 1940, when Denmark chose not to resist militarily, the government and defense leadership this time decided—after extensive confidential discussions—to take the opposite approach: If the U.S. attempted an attack, Danish forces would be armed and ready to fight. Danish F-35 fighter jets deployed north were also fully armed. All this despite the understanding that Denmark could not realistically withstand a U.S. military attack. “The cost for the U.S. had to be raised. The U.S. would have to carry out a hostile act to take Greenland,” said a senior Danish defense source. Source: DR

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The Bulwark@BulwarkOnline·
Sen. Paul: "You told the media that I was a freaking snake and that you completely understood why I had been assaulted…I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force."
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Barak Ravid
Barak Ravid@BarakRavid·
💥🇮🇱🇮🇷A senior Israeli official: The Israeli Air Force struck the largest natural gas processing facility in Iran, located in the southwest of the country. The strike was carried out in coordination with and with the approval of the U.S.
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I will never cut the cord. Television forever.
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“I wonder what would happen if we ‘finished off’ what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called ‘Straight? (sic)’” the president wrote on Truth Social. cnn.com/world/live-new…
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Kaitlan Collins
Kaitlan Collins@kaitlancollins·
Rep. Don Bacon predicts that if President Trump tried to pull the US out of NATO, the Republican party would "implode." He says, "It would be a civil war in the Republican conference."
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Susan Glasser
Susan Glasser@sbg1·
‘I have never heard him so angry in my life’
Lindsey Graham@LindseyGrahamSC

Just spoke to @POTUS about our European allies’ unwillingness to provide assets to keep the Strait of Hormuz functioning, which benefits Europe far more than America. I have never heard him so angry in my life. I share that anger given what’s at stake. The arrogance of our allies to suggest that Iran with a nuclear weapon is of little concern and that military action to stop the ayatollah from acquiring a nuclear bomb is our problem not theirs is beyond offensive. The European approach to containing the ayatollah’s nuclear ambitions have proven to be a miserable failure. The repercussions of providing little assistance to keep the Strait of Hormuz functioning are going to be wide and deep for Europe and America. I consider myself very forward-leaning on supporting alliances, however at a time of real testing like this, it makes me second guess the value of these alliances. I am certain I am not the only senator who feels this way.

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David Weigel
David Weigel@daveweigel·
Right, and they're not "leaked" messages. They were obtained during discovery and released by the judge. LiveNation employees didn't release them bc their hearts grew three sizes.
Turnbull@cturnbull1968

The Biden DOJ went after Live Nation with an antitrust case in conjunction with 40 states. Live Nation donated $500K to Trump’s inaugural fund and unsurprisingly, his DOJ lets them off with a small fine so they can continue screwing the public. Kid Rock voted for this.

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Kaitlan Collins
Kaitlan Collins@kaitlancollins·
Videos geolocated by CNN appears to show air defense systems engaging a projectile over the Iraqi capital, around 600 meters from the US Embassy compound in Baghdad.
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Zachary Cohen
Zachary Cohen@ZcohenCNN·
“At a meeting in the Oval Office last week, a frustrated Mr. Trump pressed Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about why the United States could not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The answer was straightforward: Even one Iranian soldier or militia member zipping across the narrow neck of the strait in a speedboat could fire a mobile missile right into a slow-moving supertanker, or plant a limpet mine on its hull.”
David Sanger@SangerNYT

A big look at the status of the Iran conflict, two weeks in - and where it may be heading. nytimes.com/2026/03/15/us/…

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U.S. Embassy Baghdad
U.S. Embassy Baghdad@USEmbBaghdad·
Actions to Take • Leave Iraq now. • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.     • Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.   • Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.  If your passport has less than 6-months validity, contact BaghdadACS@state.gov or ErbilACS@state.gov.   • Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.   • In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance. • Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.  • Pay close attention to communications from local officials. • Follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp.  Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download.   • Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.   Assistance • Local emergency number for Iraq: 911 • U.S. Embassy Baghdad: BaghdadACS@state.gov. • Consulate General Erbil: ErbilACS@state.gov. • U.S. Department of State 24/7 Task Force: call +1-202-501-4444 from abroad or +1-888-407-4747 when calling from the U.S. and Canada.
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CNN's analysis of satellite imagery and air quality data shows Israeli strikes ignited fires and caused oil spills at multiple fuel depots across the Iranian capital, calling into question the proportionality of the actions under international law amid a growing chorus of criticism from environmental experts and health officials. youtube.com/shorts/ZpM9SDI…
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Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi@tparsi·
A Tehran resident who at first supported the war because of anger at the gov: “I was always against these people and thought it would be limited and finished fast,” she said. “I regret that and take it back. They are turning the country into ruins.” nbcnews.com/world/iran/lif…
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Michael Ruiz
Michael Ruiz@mikerreports·
🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: 40 days after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Sheriff Nanos tells her daughter's network NBC the unidentified abductor could "absolutely" strike again as he waffles on a potential motive and warns that there is an ongoing public safety risk. "Criminal minds are criminal minds," he says. He says he believes he knows WHY she was taken...sort of. "We believe that it was targeted, but we can't — we're not 100% sure of that. And so it would be silly to tell people, 'Yea don't worry about it. You're not his target.' No, you could be." The private Florida lab has not yet identified the mixed, partial DNA sample recovered from inside the home, and at this point it's still unclear whether that has any evidentiary value. He also admits there was some kind of power or internet outage the morning of Nancy's abduction, but says it was not connected to a utility box around the corner from the home showing signs of having been tampered with. 1-800-CALL-FBI There's a combined reward of over $1.2 million for info that cracks the case.
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New this morning: U.S. economic growth was even weaker than previously reported at the end of last year, dragged down by the historic government shutdown, even before America’s war with Iran. cnn.com/2026/03/13/eco…
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