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 @mikenov  Jun 23, 2026 
 #CIA #FBI #ODNI “A traitor”? 
#CIA #FBI #ODNI “A traitor”? x.com/joni_askola/status/206…Joni Askola (@joni_askola)A traitor who takes orders from a fringe religious guru was the Director of National Intelligence for 15 months. The…

 @sentdefender  Jun 23, 2026 
 U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced in a post this morning on TruthSocial that he will allow the Strait of Hormuz to remain open, with no further naval blockade, but that the ships will remain in place “should it be necessary to reinstitute the Blockade, which seems, at this point, highly unlikely.” The President adds that money and … 
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced in a post this morning on TruthSocial that he will allow the Strait of Hormuz to remain open, with no further naval blockade, but that the ships will remain in…

 @operativmedia  Jun 23, 2026 
 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇦🇿🤝🇹🇲President Ilham Aliyev presented a Garabagh horse named “Merd” to the President of Turkmenistan as a gift…. 
🇦🇿🤝🇹🇲President Ilham Aliyev presented a Garabagh horse named “Merd” to the President of Turkmenistan as a gift.— @operativmedia Jun 23, 2026…

 @joni_askola  Jun 23, 2026 
 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Tulsi Gabbard is a threat to American national security 
Tulsi Gabbard is a threat to American national securityJoni Askola (@joni_askola)A traitor who takes orders from a fringe religious guru was the Director of National Intelligence for 15 months. The ne…

 @sentdefender  Jun 23, 2026 
 The American pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down over Iran in April, requiring a high-risk rescue mission by special forces, described a shocking sight before ejecting from his aircraft: multiple Iranian drones hovering in the air, moving as one, in a formation that resembled a jellyfish, four sources familiar … 
The American pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down over Iran in April, requiring a high-risk rescue mission by special forces, described a shocking sight before ejecting from…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Ukraine’s drones are eroding Putin’s vision for Crimea 
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have halted fuel distribution in vacation season as Ukraine isolates the peninsula….

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Global Tensions Rise as Ukraine Strikes and Poland Blocks Peace Deals 
Summary Ukraine launched a bold attack on St. Petersburg, marking a significant escalation in the war. Meanwhile, Poland announced it will block any Russia-Ukraine peace agreements, complicating diplo…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Brooklyn Development and Politics Drive Local Shifts 
Summary Brooklyn remains a focal point for urban development and political realignment as primary elections and major real estate projects signal broader shifts. A $75 million condo project in Flatbus…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Ukraine-Russia war live: Kyiv warns ceasefire offer may expire as ‘our patience is not endless’ 
Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure disrupt fuel supplies…

 @MiddleEastMnt  Jun 23, 2026 
 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and his wife were reportedly evacuated from the United Arab Emirates and returned to Israel after Israeli security agencies received warnings of a potential threat against him, according to Israeli media reports. Israel’s Channel 13 reported on Monday that the evacuation was … 
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and his wife were reportedly evacuated from the United Arab Emirates and returned to Israel after Israeli security agencies received warnings of a potential threat agai…

 @UKikaski  Jun 23, 2026 
 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 Ukrainian mil-analysts are reporting that the “railroad bridge over the North Crimean Canal” has been destroyed. The bridge in question is most likely the Armyansk railroad bridge at 46.121, 33.701. #OSINT #Ukriane… 
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱Ukrainian mil-analysts are reporting that the “railroad bridge over the North Crimean Canal” has been destroyed.The bridge in ques…

 @CaliberEnglish  Jun 23, 2026 
 RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇦🇿🇹🇲 On June 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov viewed the bullet-riddled busts of Azerbaijan’s prominent figures – Natavan, Bulbul, and Uzeyir Hajibeyli – in Shusha. The President of Turkmenistan was informed that during the occu… 
🇦🇿🇹🇲 On June 23, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov viewed the bullet-riddled busts of Azerbaijan’s prominent figures – Natava…

 @IDF  Jun 23, 2026 
 🎯STRUCK: Armed terrorists who posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. Following the identification, the soldiers struck the terrorists in order to remove the threat…. 
🎯STRUCK: Armed terrorists who posed an immediate threat to IDF troops operating in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon.Following the identification, the soldiers struck the terrorists in order to r…

 @MilHistNow  Jun 23, 2026 
 On this day in 1865, the last sizeable contingent of Confederate forces surrender to Union troops at Fort Towson, Oklahoma. The Rebels are commanded by Stand Watie, a Cherokee and the only Native American Confederate general of the Civil War…. 
On this day in 1865, the last sizeable contingent of Confederate forces surrender to Union troops at Fort Towson, Oklahoma. The Rebels are commanded by Stand Watie, a Cherokee and the only Native Amer…

 @UKikaski  Jun 23, 2026 
 RT by @UKikaski: RT by @UKikaski: 🇷🇺🚽 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 | 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁s 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 BLUF: The country that, as a matter of state policy, blocks, jams, and criminalizes independent domestic media, blocks, censors an… 
🇷🇺🚽 𝗟𝗮𝘃𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 | 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁s 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀BLUF: The country that, a…

 @SpiesVespers  Jun 23, 2026 
 OTD June 23, 1995 Soviet spy Morris Cohen (aka Peter Kroger) died. Along with his wife, Lona, the pair were relentless. Arrested in Britain and later swapped… 
OTD June 23, 1995 Soviet spy Morris Cohen (aka Peter Kroger) died. Along with his wife, Lona, the pair were relentless. Arrested in Britain and later swapped— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Jun 23, 202…

 C-SPAN  Jun 23, 2026 
 In Pursuit – America 250: Stephen Skowronek on Rutherford Hayes 
Yale’s Stephen Skowronek reads an In Pursuit essay on Rutherford Hayes. In Pursuit is a More Perfect project, which is a bipartisan initiative to engage institutions and Americans in protecting and re…

 @anders_aslund  Jun 23, 2026 
 The advantage of all the time and effort Trump wastes on the Reflecting Pool is that the damage would have been much greater if he spent that time on something else, such as the war in Iran or tariffs…. 
The advantage of all the time and effort Trump wastes on the Reflecting Pool is that the damage would have been much greater if he spent that time on something else, such as the war in Iran or tariffs…

 @UKikaski  Jun 23, 2026 
 RT by @UKikaski: RT by @UKikaski: 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗮 During the night of 22-23 June, Ukrainian drones struck the 220/35 kV electrical substation serving North Crimean Canal Pumping Station No. 2 (Насосная станция СКК №… 
𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼. 𝟮 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗮During the night of 22-23 June, Ukrainian drones struck the …

 @UKikaski  Jun 23, 2026 
 RT by @UKikaski: RT by @UKikaski: 🇷🇺🚽 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 | 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗥𝘂𝗻! Russian mobile air defense fire teams covering a fuel tanker in the Zaporizhia direction. Second-army level! #OSINT #Ukraine… 
🇷🇺🚽 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 | 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗥𝘂𝗻!Russian mobile air defense fire teams covering a fuel tanker in the Zaporizhia direction.Second-army level! #OSINT #Ukraine Video — OS…

 @bundeskanzler  Jun 23, 2026 
 Die Empfehlungen der Alterssicherungskommission sind klug und klasse. Herzlichen Dank an Frau Professor Janda und Herr Weise sowie alle Mitglieder. Damit tragen wir auch zu Wachstum- und Beschäftigung bei – Deutschland und unserem Wirtschaftsstandort wird das gut tun…. 
Die Empfehlungen der Alterssicherungskommission sind klug und klasse. Herzlichen Dank an Frau Professor Janda und Herr Weise sowie alle Mitglieder. Damit tragen wir auch zu Wachstum- und Beschäftigung…

 @UKikaski  Jun 23, 2026 
 Battle damage assessment (BDA) of the 22 June 2026 AFU Storm Shadow cruise missile strike on the VZPP-S Semiconductor Plant in Voronezh, Russia. At least three missiles are seen arriving. #OSINT #Ukraine… 
Battle damage assessment (BDA) of the 22 June 2026 AFU Storm Shadow cruise missile strike on the VZPP-S Semiconductor Plant in Voronezh, Russia. At least three missiles are seen arriving. #OSINT #Ukra…

 @KremlinTrolls  Jun 23, 2026 
 Trump knows that we know he is lying. 
Trump knows that we know he is lying.— KT “Special MI6 Operation” (@KremlinTrolls) Jun 23, 2026…

 LiveNOW from FOX  Jun 23, 2026 
 LIVE NEWS: US-Iran talks, Rubio in Middle East, Reflecting pool vandalism, World Cup & more 
As Vice President JD Vance said progress has been made in Switzerland on a peace deal between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, saying: “Everybody is fully aware that Iran …

 @bundeskanzler  Jun 23, 2026 
 Eine verpflichtende Kapitalrente macht das System stark. Sie verbessert die Versorgung im Alter und nutzt die guten Effekte des Kapitalmarktes. So können mehr Menschen am Wachstum unserer Volkswirtschaft teilhaben…. 
Eine verpflichtende Kapitalrente macht das System stark. Sie verbessert die Versorgung im Alter und nutzt die guten Effekte des Kapitalmarktes. So können mehr Menschen am Wachstum unserer Volkswirtsch…

 C-SPAN  Jun 23, 2026 
 Booknotes+ Podcast: Michael Cullinane, “Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet” 
In July of this year, 2026, the new, multi-million-dollar Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens to the public in Medora, North Dakota, population 121. The senior historian for the T.R. Library…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Opinion: Ukraine Creates Multiple Risk Points Now for Putin 
Crimea seems to be the new Ukrainian focus. Watch this space, but also Belarus….

 @KremlinTrolls  Jun 23, 2026 
 Trump’s presidency in one photo 
Trump’s presidency in one photo— KT “Special MI6 Operation” (@KremlinTrolls) Jun 23, 2026…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev, who published material about putin’s affair with Kabaeva, died 
Journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev, the former editor-in-chief of the newspaper ‘Moscow Correspondent’, has died in Riga. He was 69 years old.The journalist’s…

 @KremlinTrolls  Jun 23, 2026 
 If they are not raping minors, they’re mutilating and killing kittens. 
If they are not raping minors, they’re mutilating and killing kittens.GOP Ls (@GOP__Ls)🚨 The NRA chief set a kitten on fire after torturing it with his fraternity brothers. Its paws were cut off befo…

 @KremlinTrolls  Jun 23, 2026 
 If they’re capable of covering up Trump’s botched renovation, it would follow they are capable of protecting Donald Trump from the Epstein files, which show he is a pedophile and rapist. Just saying…. 
If they’re capable of covering up Trump’s botched renovation, it would follow they are capable of protecting Donald Trump from the Epstein files, which show he is a pedophile and rapist.Just saying.— …

 @KremlinTrolls  Jun 23, 2026 
 Let’s see if this ABC journalist will be surrounded and arrested for ‘vandalising’ the Reflecting Pool by Trump’s secret police:… 
Let’s see if this ABC journalist will be surrounded and arrested for ‘vandalising’ the Reflecting Pool by Trump’s secret police: Video — KT “Special MI6 Operation” (@KremlinTrolls) Jun 23, 2026…

 @bundeskanzler  Jun 23, 2026 
 Die Rente bleibt sicher in der Zukunft und die Lasten dafür werden gerecht verteilt – über alle gesellschaftlichen Gruppen und Generationen. Ohne Reform würden das Rentenniveau sinken, die Beiträge steigen. Das kehren wir um…. 
Die Rente bleibt sicher in der Zukunft und die Lasten dafür werden gerecht verteilt – über alle gesellschaftlichen Gruppen und Generationen.Ohne Reform würden das Rentenniveau sinken, die Beiträge ste…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Journalist who exposed Putin’s relationship with a gymnast dies from ‘mushroom poisoning’ 
A Russian journalist who reported on Vladimir Putin’s alleged relationship with Olympic gymnastics champion Alina Kabaeva, has died in Latvia after a suspected mushroom poisoning….

 @carlbildt  Jun 23, 2026 
 Ten years after the Brexit 🇬🇧 referendum – what have we learnt, and what could the future bring? @CER_EU 
Ten years after the Brexit 🇬🇧 referendum – what have we learnt, and what could the future bring? @CER_EUCentre for European Reform (CER) (@CER_EU)New from the @CER_EU: Ten years after the #Brexit re…

 @RCInvestigates  Jun 23, 2026 
 National Insecurity: America’s Continuing Reliance on Critical Chinese Materials http://dlvr.it/TT9PYJ 
National Insecurity: America’s Continuing Reliance on Critical Chinese Materials dlvr.it/TT9PYJ— RealClearInvestigations (@RCInvestigates) Jun 23, 2026…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 EUCAP Somalia Enhances Maritime Monitoring through OSINT and IORIS Training 
From 15–19 June 2026, EUCAP Somalia delivered a Maritime Monitoring and Surveillance Course in Mogadishu for 20 operators from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), the Somali Police Force D…

 CNN-News18  Jun 23, 2026 
 $12 Billion for Iran? US Move Sparks Questions Over Policy Shift and Sanctions Strategy  
A major geopolitical debate has erupted after reports of a possible $12 billion US move related to Iran, triggering global speculation over Washington’s shifting stance and its potential impact on san…

 @Osinttechnical  Jun 23, 2026 
 Footage of Ukrainian cruise missiles slamming into Russia’s Voronezh Semiconductor Plant yesterday morning. 
Footage of Ukrainian cruise missiles slamming into Russia’s Voronezh Semiconductor Plant yesterday morning. Video — @Osinttechnical Jun 23, 2026…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Explosions were heard overnight in occupied Crimea: fires have been reported at railway and military facilities. PHOTO… 
Following a night-time drone and missile attack in Kerch, Feodosia and other areas, fires broke out at strategic facilities….

 @MilHistNow  Jun 23, 2026 
 On this day in 1970, the WW2 action comedy ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ premieres. Starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland and Don Rickles, the movie follows a platoon of misfit GIs who set out to rob a bank full of Nazi gold. Any fans? More importantly, any haters?… 
On this day in 1970, the WW2 action comedy ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ premieres. Starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland and Don Rickles, the movie follows a platoon of misfit GIs who set out …

 @MilHistNow  Jun 23, 2026 
 Today in 1942, the Allies capture a German Focke-Wulf Fw-190 fighter intact after Luftwaffe pilot Armin Faber lands at RAF Pembrey in Wales. The confused German flyer mistakes the Bristol Channel for the English Channel and believes the runway he is landing on is in France…. 
Today in 1942, the Allies capture a German Focke-Wulf Fw-190 fighter intact after Luftwaffe pilot Armin Faber lands at RAF Pembrey in Wales. The confused German flyer mistakes the Bristol Channel for …

 MIRROR NOW  Jun 23, 2026 
 Karoline Leavitt LIVE | ‘Ask FBI Not Me’: Trump’s Press Secy Skirts Epstein Files ‘Pushback’  
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press conference outside the White House a few hours ago. She suggested that the release of any additional files in relation to the investigation into sex offen…

 @MilHistNow  Jun 23, 2026 
 Today in 1757, 3,000 British East India Company troops under Robert Clive defeat a 50,000-man army of the Nawab of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey. The victory helps put the region in company hands and paves the way for the eventual British takeover of the Indian subcontinent…. 
Today in 1757, 3,000 British East India Company troops under Robert Clive defeat a 50,000-man army of the Nawab of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey. The victory helps put the region in company hands an…

 @MilHistNow  Jun 23, 2026 
 On this day in 1314, Robert the Bruce takes on the English army at Bannockburn. After two days of fighting, Scotland prevails…. 
On this day in 1314, Robert the Bruce takes on the English army at Bannockburn. After two days of fighting, Scotland prevails.— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) Jun 23, 2026…

 Jun 23, 2026 
 Diddy drama dominates while Trump eyes midterms 
Summary Diddy’s legal troubles and prison life are making headlines again, with new leaks and reactions piling up. Meanwhile, Trump’s midterm impact and foreign policy moves are sparking fresh debates…

 Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5)  Jun 23, 2026 
 Why FBI expert questions ransom note details in Nancy Guthrie case 
Investigators are analyzing two ransom notes sent after Nancy Guthrie vanished, as a retired FBI agent questions whether the latest message is real. STORY: https://azfamily.news/2p8k8tk7 A new devel…

 @SpiesVespers  Jun 23, 2026 
 Hot Take: Even if they could bring back the “good old days” you’d still be old. 
Hot Take: Even if they could bring back the “good old days” you’d still be old.— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) Jun 23, 2026…

 @SpiesVespers  Jun 23, 2026 
 IT’S TIME FOR STRANGE SPY FACTS! THEATER AND SHOW FOLK EDITION! Powerbroker agent/producer Leland Hayward founded South West Airways (not Southwest Airlines) to train allied pilots pre-lend lease. Stars like Henry Fonda, James Stewart, and Cary Grant pitched in cash…. 
IT’S TIME FOR STRANGE SPY FACTS! THEATER AND SHOW FOLK EDITION!Powerbroker agent/producer Leland Hayward founded South West Airways (not Southwest Airlines) to train allied pilots pre-lend lease. Star…

 @Osinttechnical  Jun 23, 2026 
 Ukrainian drone/missile strike seen in Russian-occupied Feodosia, Crimea tonight during a major air raid. 
Ukrainian drone/missile strike seen in Russian-occupied Feodosia, Crimea tonight during a major air raid. Video — @Osinttechnical Jun 23, 2026…