RobertReid
@redneckhack.bsky.social
Longtime foreign correspondent for AP, retired Editor-In-Chief of Stars and Stripes news organization.
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It’s simple to figure out at this point, he’s a Russian asset. Thank you for your attention to this treason.
October 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
It’s simple to figure out at this point, he’s a Russian asset. Thank you for your attention to this treason.
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“The Philippines has been a test case for how technology enables an authoritarian state to capture and corrode the institutions that make democracy work,”
@mariaressa.bsky.social
on how she responded as the CEO of Rappler, a Philippine media company:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
@mariaressa.bsky.social
on how she responded as the CEO of Rappler, a Philippine media company:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
If You Want a Real Digital Commons, Build It Yourself
Rappler’s answer to state-sponsored lies and harassment was to stop using corporate social media as its public square.
www.theatlantic.com
October 10, 2026 at 9:55 AM
“The Philippines has been a test case for how technology enables an authoritarian state to capture and corrode the institutions that make democracy work,”
@mariaressa.bsky.social
on how she responded as the CEO of Rappler, a Philippine media company:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
@mariaressa.bsky.social
on how she responded as the CEO of Rappler, a Philippine media company:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
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In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, a NEW order calls him out for failing to produce the redacted versions of the handwritten FBI interview notes of the South Carolina victim who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Trump when she was just 13-15 years old:
youtu.be/63K57knWExU?...
youtu.be/63K57knWExU?...
🚨Judge REBUKES AG Blanche Over NONCOMPLIANCE In MY Epstein Lawsuit!!!
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
October 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, a NEW order calls him out for failing to produce the redacted versions of the handwritten FBI interview notes of the South Carolina victim who alleges she was sexually and physically abused by Trump when she was just 13-15 years old:
youtu.be/63K57knWExU?...
youtu.be/63K57knWExU?...
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October 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Civil rights and advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit to force the Pentagon to release documents and communications connected to an ongoing formal review of women in combat roles ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top military leaders.
Advocacy groups sue Defense Department for records assessing women in combat roles
The plaintiffs asked for records pertaining to a commissioned evaluation of women’s effectiveness in combat roles and physical eligibility standards.
www.stripes.com
October 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Civil rights and advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit to force the Pentagon to release documents and communications connected to an ongoing formal review of women in combat roles ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top military leaders.
Trump says he approved livestream execution of Fort Hood killer Maj Hasan www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump, asked if he approved live-streaming execution, says ‘absolutely’
The Pentagon said this week that the execution by firing squad, scheduled for Dec. 3, would be live-streamed for the public to watch.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Trump says he approved livestream execution of Fort Hood killer Maj Hasan www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
If (Darline Graham) prevails, South Carolina will get what it deserves — a scripted marionette for an unpopular, lame-duck president who, unlike Graham, will be gone in two years
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Darline Graham is no Lindsey. Voters are noticing.
The strength of the Graham name is being tested in South Carolina’s Senate race.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
If (Darline Graham) prevails, South Carolina will get what it deserves — a scripted marionette for an unpopular, lame-duck president who, unlike Graham, will be gone in two years
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Loved ones of USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew were reunited with their Sailors nearly 11 months after seeing them last.
Among them, 122 new fathers who met their children for the first time.
🎥: Alison Bath
Among them, 122 new fathers who met their children for the first time.
🎥: Alison Bath
October 9, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Loved ones of USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew were reunited with their Sailors nearly 11 months after seeing them last.
Among them, 122 new fathers who met their children for the first time.
🎥: Alison Bath
Among them, 122 new fathers who met their children for the first time.
🎥: Alison Bath
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"They are all heroes": After a nearly year-long deployment, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in finally home.
Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath was on hand at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego to document the emotional reunion: www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath was on hand at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego to document the emotional reunion: www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
October 9, 2026 at 1:14 AM
"They are all heroes": After a nearly year-long deployment, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in finally home.
Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath was on hand at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego to document the emotional reunion: www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
Stars and Stripes' Alison Bath was on hand at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego to document the emotional reunion: www.stripes.com/branches/nav...
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The Trump administration wants to lift sanctions on a Russian company to benefit mostly Middle Eastern investors (who also happen to be Trump family business partners)
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
October 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The Trump administration wants to lift sanctions on a Russian company to benefit mostly Middle Eastern investors (who also happen to be Trump family business partners)
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/w...
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Stars and Stripes reporter Alison Bath is at NAS North Island ahead of the USS Lincoln’s return, following a record deployment.
Families express their eagerness to see their loved ones after nearly a year.
🎥: Alison Bath
Families express their eagerness to see their loved ones after nearly a year.
🎥: Alison Bath
October 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Stars and Stripes reporter Alison Bath is at NAS North Island ahead of the USS Lincoln’s return, following a record deployment.
Families express their eagerness to see their loved ones after nearly a year.
🎥: Alison Bath
Families express their eagerness to see their loved ones after nearly a year.
🎥: Alison Bath
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A neglected cemetery for military veterans in Hawaii is receiving a $6.1 million grant to raise and realign thousands of jumbled gravestones, as well as grading, soil and turf restorations. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
Neglected veterans cemetery in Hawaii gets more than $6 million for renovations
East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo is receiving a $6.1 million grant to raise and realign thousands of jumbled gravestones.
www.stripes.com
October 8, 2026 at 3:08 AM
A neglected cemetery for military veterans in Hawaii is receiving a $6.1 million grant to raise and realign thousands of jumbled gravestones, as well as grading, soil and turf restorations. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
Flight attendants' union flags safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Flight attendants' union flags safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch
The union representing flight attendants has raised safety concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
apnews.com
October 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Flight attendants' union flags safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Lawmakers Want Colleagues to Promise They’ll Accept Midterm Election Results on.wsj.com/4zl1KrQ
Lawmakers Want Colleagues to Promise They’ll Accept Midterm Election Results
A bipartisan duo is asking House members to pledge that they won’t block winners from taking their seats.
on.wsj.com
October 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Lawmakers Want Colleagues to Promise They’ll Accept Midterm Election Results on.wsj.com/4zl1KrQ
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NATO is poised to unveil a new "Theory of Victory" battle plan for defeating a Russian attack on its eastern flank, featuring front-line troops blunting an incursion while unleashing high-tech systems to destroy Moscow's ability to command its forces.
From Stars and Stripes' John Vandiver:
From Stars and Stripes' John Vandiver:
NATO Theory of Victory war plan aims to cripple invading Russian forces at border
NATO is poised to unveil a new battle plan for defeating a Russian attack on its eastern flank.
www.stripes.com
October 7, 2026 at 3:36 AM
NATO is poised to unveil a new "Theory of Victory" battle plan for defeating a Russian attack on its eastern flank, featuring front-line troops blunting an incursion while unleashing high-tech systems to destroy Moscow's ability to command its forces.
From Stars and Stripes' John Vandiver:
From Stars and Stripes' John Vandiver:
More than this: why would you believe Musk’s assurances that AI will bring a fabulously wealthy future. An insidious technology pushed by insidious tech bros
The women in "Musk" are extraordinarily impressive.
“Boundless capacity for cruelty and narcissism” -
how women close to Musk talk about him.
Musk, opening nationwide October 16
@alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
how women close to Musk talk about him.
Musk, opening nationwide October 16
@alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
October 7, 2026 at 10:57 PM
More than this: why would you believe Musk’s assurances that AI will bring a fabulously wealthy future. An insidious technology pushed by insidious tech bros
What a cruel state Tennessee
October 7, 2026 at 10:55 PM
What a cruel state Tennessee
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An estimated 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been destroyed or damaged during the conflict with Iran at a cost of up to $3.3 billion.
US has lost up to 81 aircraft and drones in conflict with Iran
The report from the Congressional Research Service estimated the cost of the lost and damaged aircraft was between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion.
www.stripes.com
October 7, 2026 at 8:36 PM
An estimated 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been destroyed or damaged during the conflict with Iran at a cost of up to $3.3 billion.
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Republican groups are now throwing millions of dollars behind embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller in Ohio on.wsj.com/3UbUDmr
Republican groups are now throwing millions of dollars behind embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller in Ohio
The incumbent got a lift from Republican groups’ spending and says President Trump is “incredibly supportive.”
on.wsj.com
October 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Republican groups are now throwing millions of dollars behind embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller in Ohio on.wsj.com/3UbUDmr
Gov. Beasley is a Republican and he’s coming to the defense of, well, decency and manners. www.wspa.com/news/beasley...
Former SC Gov. David Beasley calls Trump’s remarks about Annie Andrews ‘abhorrent’
“This is abhorrent. Elections don’t have to be about cruelty and lies. South Carolina deserves better,” Beasley wrote.
www.wspa.com
October 6, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Gov. Beasley is a Republican and he’s coming to the defense of, well, decency and manners. www.wspa.com/news/beasley...
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MILITARY EXECUTION | President Donald Trump authorized an execution by firing squad for a former Army officer who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, the Pentagon said.
www.stripes.com/branches/arm...
www.stripes.com/branches/arm...
Death by firing squad authorized for ex-soldier who killed 13 at Fort Hood
President Donald Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan in what would be the first military execution since 1961.
www.stripes.com
October 6, 2026 at 10:25 AM
MILITARY EXECUTION | President Donald Trump authorized an execution by firing squad for a former Army officer who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, the Pentagon said.
www.stripes.com/branches/arm...
www.stripes.com/branches/arm...
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THEORY OF VICTORY | NATO is poised to unveil a new battle plan for defeating a Russian attack on its eastern flank.
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
NATO Theory of Victory war plan aims to cripple invading Russian forces at border
NATO is poised to unveil a new battle plan for defeating a Russian attack on its eastern flank.
www.stripes.com
October 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
THEORY OF VICTORY | NATO is poised to unveil a new battle plan for defeating a Russian attack on its eastern flank.
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
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"Friendship and beer": Camp Foster on Okinawa brought together nearly 6,000 people from the military and local communities for beer, bratwursts and music during its weekend Oktoberfest event.
Read about the festivities from Stars and Stripes' Ryan M. Breeden here: www.stripes.com/theaters/asi...
Read about the festivities from Stars and Stripes' Ryan M. Breeden here: www.stripes.com/theaters/asi...
October 6, 2026 at 1:34 AM
"Friendship and beer": Camp Foster on Okinawa brought together nearly 6,000 people from the military and local communities for beer, bratwursts and music during its weekend Oktoberfest event.
Read about the festivities from Stars and Stripes' Ryan M. Breeden here: www.stripes.com/theaters/asi...
Read about the festivities from Stars and Stripes' Ryan M. Breeden here: www.stripes.com/theaters/asi...