Jean Marchetti

An initial impression listening to ATC audio — it would appear one controller was simultaneously working ground and directing aircraft (as evidenced by go-around instructions to Delta flight after accident). This raises serious concerns about staffing.

Three hours. It’s four am and they’re already screwed.

Two killed and over a dozen injured in the collision between Jazz Airlines Flight 646, a Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-900, and a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

OMG. What a nightmare.

The NASA FIRMS satellite has been updated and has shown us that the light oil products transshipment terminal is also on fire. It's worth noting separately that this concerns not only oil infrastructure, but also terminals for the transshipment of light oil products - gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel. This is already a finished product with a higher added value, so the damage to such facilities hits the most profitable part of exports and may affect the provision of military logistics for Russia.

Tom Homan says ICE agents can check ID before TSA… Because nothing speeds things up like getting your ID checked… so you can go stand in another line and get your ID checked again.

@MacFarlaneNews You’re the best. Don’t leave DC!

I’ll have a professional update tomorrow

The Pentagon is planning to keep the National Guard deployed in Washington, DC through the entirety of Trump’s second term. That will cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. abcnews.com/Politics/penta…

At a meeting last year, Seth Cohen, a DOGE official with a broad nuclear portfolio, met with DOE officials & told them not to worry too much about accidents. They joked about potentially exposing babies in Utah to radiation.

Meanwhile inside the Department of Energy, officials are making the ‘business case” for rewriting radiation safety rules. Documents show an effort to save Valar Atomics money on thick, expensive concrete shielding, even though the science behind these changes is disputed.

DOGE handed out SWAG for a nuclear start-up that had become an admin favorite: Valar Atomics, backed by Anduril and Palantir execs. (Here’s the Valar CEO wearing the hat that was handed out 👇) The NRC was then ordered to re-write thousands of pages of safety rules.

@SandmanMD2 Holding him up.

If you're a praying person, sure could use some prayers of healing. Not for me, but for someone who means the world to me. My little brother is being airlifted out of my hometown rural hospital to a trauma center for emergency surgery for an aortic dissection.

Somebody pointed out that those are Strawberry Shortcake pillowcases and my brain just short-circuited 😲 He's laying on a little girl's bed 😡

There are growing concerns that Russia could attack the Baltic states within the next 1–2 months. Preparations for a potential invasion of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are reportedly in their final stages. A scenario similar to Ukraine in 2014 is also being discussed — starting with information operations and internal destabilization, followed by possible military action. We already understand that Russia is preparing for escalation. But here’s what’s happening inside the potential target countries: • Social media groups have appeared calling for autonomy in Estonia’s Narva region and the broader Ida-Viru area. • They are sharing a “flag,” a “national anthem,” and even mock plans for a “militia.” • Many posts frame this as “protecting Russian identity.” • Authorities have warned that participation in such activities could lead to criminal charges. Meanwhile, amid growing public concern, Latvia’s State Security Service chief, Normunds Mežviets, made a stark statement: “They will kill us all.” ❗️Some analysts warn that a Russian offensive against the Baltic states could come as early as May 2026 — echoing what happened in Ukraine in 2022. Notably, similar warnings were published in late 2021, shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. At that time, reports that Russia planned to seize large parts of Ukraine — including Kyiv — were widely dismissed. In hindsight, those warnings proved accurate. Now, similar projections are being made again — this time focused on the Baltic region. Whether this is coincidence or a troubling pattern remains to be seen. But one piece of advice for people in these countries is simple: stay alert and be prepared with basic emergency supplies. There are also signs of tightening control inside Russia. Restrictions on mobile internet and platforms like Telegram are increasing. For years, little was done — but now controls are being actively strengthened. This is unlikely about preventing protests — there is little organized opposition left. Instead, it may be part of broader internal preparation. For example, Russia re-established the Moscow and Leningrad military districts in early 2024 — likely to improve mobilization and military administration. Preparation appears to be ongoing and serious. And unfortunately, Ukraine alone may not be able to significantly disrupt it. When a regime feels cornered, its actions can become less predictable — and more dangerous. Yes, the media can sometimes exaggerate threats. But given recent developments, this no longer looks like simple fearmongering. Whether these forecasts come true remains to be seen. But the risk is real. History may one day define this period as the beginning of something much larger. It’s better to be prepared than surprised.

TSA is largely funded by a tax on every ticket. It adds $5.60 to every one-way ticket & $11.20 to roundtrips. Everyone in line right now is already paying the TSA fee, even for free reward travel. The government has previously diverted that money to the Treasury. Pay the agents.

Hey! My colleagues at NPR made a voter registration guide. Enter your state and learn the deadlines to register in time to make your voice heard in this year’s primaries. apps.npr.org/voter-registra…

North and South security checkpoints at DCA Reagan at noon on Sunday. @TSA

Why pay ICE agents to do TSA workers job when they can just pay TSA workers???

Reportedly the Iranian ports bringing in Russian drones and other arms. Interesting the US still hasn't hit them.

As CBS retreats from radio - which 233 million Americans use - NPR remains on and the audience is up. The main CBS product was a short hourly newscast. NPR’s hourly news is on your local station - and also available on demand! Hit Play on the NPR app apps.apple.com/us/app/npr-nat…