Walter Appling
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Walter Appling
@WalterAppling
Retired engineer. Grateful for the American experiment in self-government and rule of law. Long may it last.


Retired French general reminds the West of Iran’s ancient civilization: ‘Ali Larijani wrote three books on Kant… I haven’t read anything by Netanyahu or Trump’


With sanctions now lifted from Belarus, Lukashenko quickly moves to become the conduit of banking for all enemies of democracy.

On March 20, 2026, a U.S. District Court judge vacated key security provisions of the Pentagon's October 2025 media access policy. The court removed every provision that allowed the Department to screen press credential holders for security risks and every provision that allowed the Department to deny, revoke, or suspend a press credential based on security considerations — while simultaneously ordering the Department to immediately reinstate press credentials for the New York Times. The Department always complies with court orders but disagrees with the decision and is pursuing an appeal. In the interim, and in compliance with the court's order, I have signed the revised "Pentagon Reservation In-Brief for Media Members," effective immediately. Here is what the revised policy does: Closure of Correspondents' Corridor. In assessing the Department's security posture following the court's removal of all security screening authority, the Department determined that unescorted access to the Pentagon cannot be responsibly maintained without the ability to screen credential holders for security risks. Effective immediately, the Correspondents' Corridor is closed. A new and improved press workspace will be established in an annex facility outside the Pentagon, but still on Pentagon grounds, and will be available when ready. Escorted Access Only. All journalist access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorized Department personnel. Credential holders will continue to have access to the Pentagon for scheduled press briefings, press conferences, and interviews arranged through public affairs offices. The Department remains committed to transparency and to working with credentialed journalists who cover the Department and the U.S. military. The Department is equally committed to the security of the Pentagon and the protection of the men and women who work there. The revised policy reflects both commitments.

The US and Russia are pressuring Ukraine over Donbas — or the US may walk away from talks According to Ukrainska Pravda, Kyiv is being pushed to withdraw its troops from Donbas. Sources say that if there is no progress, Washington could exit the negotiations and shift focus to a military operation against Iran.

Trump’s SEC chair prevented the head of enforcement at the SEC from investigating Trump’s circle for insider trading and she resigned over it

Working for Russia to aid in its efforts toward creating an authoritarian hell on earth is now the primary source of income for a whole generation of European politicians. Trump, Putin, Orban, Lukashenko, Fico, Le Pen... the family grows.






NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman: "We're gonna build President Trump's moon base"



🚨 BREAKING: Republican Senator John Kennedy just blamed Trump for the shutdown. “The Democrats offered a deal… we said accept it… Trump said no.” That deal would have paid TSA this week. This isn’t partisan spin. This is coming from inside the party.

Sen. Joni Ernst on Operation Epic Fury: "That first strike from coming from Iran did kill a number of our Iowa soldiers, so we are feeling the pain. But the reassurance is there that this action will make the US that much safer."

Stephen Miller praised Trump for several minutes. Then Trump turned to Kash Patel and said, “Kash, see if you can top that.” Patel: “Mr. President, thank you for delivering the safest country on God’s green Earth.” Straight up North Korea vibes

Trump: "We're in a position we haven't seen. We're respected. You know, our country now is respected all over the world. A year and half ago we were a laughingstock. The King of Saudi Arabia told me."

