James Schmeling

Pretty much. And this probably changes some of their calculus. But also invites sanctions I’d bet.

I was assured in a press conference last week from an impeccable speaker that this was not a mission accomplished moment. Was I misinformed?

US gas prices climb to the highest point in Trump's second term. He says, 'If they rise, they rise.' — Business Insider Updated Mar 6, 2026, 4:28 PM GMT Gas prices have risen sharply since the military conflict between the US and Iran began. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the U...

At what point did people become understand that nothing he says ever bounds his actions? ““US gas prices climb to the highest point in Trump's second term. He says, 'If they rise, they rise.'”

Excerpt, Ben Shimkus, Business Insider

Yamazaki 12 numbs some things. In case you needed to know that.

Wasn’t that the guy who pulled all support from the Kurds a few years ago? Or am I misremembering?

Also I definitely do not have any of the skilcraft pens. I’ve been out of the Air Force for 33 years. Not one of them lasted more than three.

Of these? #4. But there are so many better options.

Kim Jong Un Can’t Believe Daughter Already Executing Boys PYONGYANG—Tears welling in his eyes as he remarked upon how quickly things change, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un reportedly told aides Wednesday he couldn’t believe his daughter Kim Ju Ae wa...

“It’s incredible to think that just a few years ago, she barely knew the words to condemn one of her playmates to a life of forced labor, and now she’s already old enough to be meeting boys and issuing them death sentences,” said Kim Jong Un

Not sure if states banning municipalities from competing could have been pre-empted but that was a problem, too.

I didn't do anything here. -James

Maybe we should do a bookshelf book talk once a month and discuss the selection! That would be fun to host.

Love this thread.

Now I wonder if I know you or your family. My aunt taught there. My second wife was from there. Small world.

57 and yep. Well mostly. Spencer was the biggest town for 100 miles.

For me, too! Well maybe a few less years as I remember more from my early teens.

But all of which are mentioned in the article, and all of which I thoroughly enjoy. However, I do have them on potato rolls. I just wish I could find a different reliably available brand for lots of reasons.

Or Milwaukee's Best. In my youth it was PBR. But Bud Light was definitely there when I grew up, too. I even had a poster of Spuds McKenzie. (SP?)

Have completely forgotten that brand!

As an Iowan by birth (and maybe temperament - I waive at passing neighbors), well done.

911 calls capture kids burning with fever, struggling to breathe at ICE detention center EMS crews were called to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas at least 11 times since September for children in medical distress, records show.

NEW: We obtained 911 audio from the Texas detention center housing hundreds of immigrant kids and their parents.

Since mid-September, EMS crews have been dispatched to Dilley at least 11 times to treat children in medical distress.

Burning fevers. Low oxygen. Seizures. A broken leg.

My report:

The Pentagon brands Anthropic's CEO a 'liar' with a 'God complex' as deadline looms | Fortune The Department of War has given Anthropic until 5 p.m. Friday to remove restrictions on how the military can use its AI, or face being labeled a national security threat.

"The Anthropic-Pentagon fight is now threatening to spiral into an industry-wide rebellion among tech workers at AI companies"
fortune.com/2026/02/27/p...

Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, federal officials say The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed to CBS News.

Almost like they wanted to give a reason not to give full AI control of autonomous weapons. This time a Border Patrol drone. What next? www.cbsnews.com/news/pentago...

The singling out of a state for political punishment, by selectively denying it access to federal funds, violates every principle of the Union.

Keep 'em coming

"U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy’s final decision invalidates a policy memo last spring from ICE that allows enforcement officers to deport migrants to countries that are not their own with as little as six hours’ notice"

Look, I know I have an obligation not to look away and do nothing, but omg do we have to see this brutality over and over before _everyone_ will do something??? How can elected officials turn blind eyes to this at local, state, and federal levels? Let alone endorse or participate???

Please read this article to the end. Even before ICE got involved, this started because this *blind man who speaks no English and uses a curtain rod as a walking stick* got lost on a walk and some Karen called the police on him and they tasered and beat him bc he didn’t drop the rod. WTF

They beat a blind refugee who speaks no English for failing to obey police commands he could not understand. Then instead of apologizing, they charged him with possession of a “weapon”—HIS WALKING STICK. Then they dumped him miles from home without notifying anyone, after which he was found dead.

A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran. Decades later, ICE is trying to deport her The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith.

The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith. n.pr/4rB8gap

VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability rule, official says Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul Lawrence said the VA realizes it needs to communicate better with veteran groups.

"First published in the Federal Register on Feb. 17, the rule is technically still on the books" - and you have until 4/20 to make a comment with your thoughts on it.

This is such an awesome thread. 🧵 I laughed and enjoyed.