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[@thatsmokepit](/creator/twitter/thatsmokepit)
"Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) is considering a U.S. Senate bid citing strong primary poll numbers (31% in one survey). Her decision is influenced by recent redistricting affecting her current House seat. She is noted for her direct exchanges with Republicans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981044355914662235) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T17:05Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump backs the AUKUS agreement pushing to expedite US nuclear submarine delivery to Australia. A Pentagon review to strengthen Pillar I for sustainability is ongoing. Defense Secretary Hegseth & Undersecretary Colby will unveil recommendations this fall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980345785293156819) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-20T18:50Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Donald Trump warns Hamas the U.S.-brokered Gaza truce must hold vowing serious consequences if violence resumes as Vice President JD Vance to visit Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980369747192451249) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-20T20:25Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Sweden is advancing its future combat jet program (FCAS) awarding Saab a $276M contract for studies until 2027. The project explores crewed uncrewed or mixed systems as a Gripen successor with a goal to field a system by 2050 emphasizing drone integration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980397265056420134) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-20T22:14Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Trump's National Guard deployment for anti-crime faces legal challenges. Chicago's deployment halted by lower courts now at SCOTUS. Portland's 9th Circuit allowed deployment overturning a block. DC AG seeks to end Guard presence. Trump eyes San Francisco"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980434869487333839) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T00:44Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"AWS cloud services are normal after a widespread Monday outage disrupted thousands of global websites. An internal subsystem issue was the root cause. Platforms like Reddit and Snapchat were affected in the largest outage since the CrowdStrike global meltdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980460611138879807) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T02:26Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"China hopes to advance ties with Japan after Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first woman prime minister. China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun noted the election as Japan's internal affair and urged Tokyo to honor political commitments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980571555886240229) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T09:47Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Virginia Giuffre's new memoir on the Epstein ordeal whose claims led to Prince Andrew's downfall was released. While Trump features minimally publicity refocused attention on the Epstein saga and his ties to President Donald Trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980577143038803996) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T10:09Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Italy's 2024 births fell to 369944 a XXX% drop from 2023. The fertility rate hit a record low of XXXX children per woman according to the national statistics agency Istat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980587694863360246) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T10:51Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Washington next month arriving Nov XX. He will meet President Trump on Nov XX for talks according to a government source"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980649587078574458) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T14:57Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first female Prime Minister chosen by the LDP. Inspired by Thatcher she vows to restore confidence strengthen security and maintain a hawkish stance on China. She will host President Trump next week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980649990885122315) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T14:58Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Lockheed Martin secured a $233M contract for IRST21 Block II systems & spares for the U.S. Navy/ANG. This next-gen infrared sensor passively detects/tracks airborne targets boosting warfighter situational awareness & enabling beyond-visual-range missile engagements"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980664338768683390) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T15:55Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve as the new Vice Chief of Staff of the Army replacing Gen. James Mingus who served since Jan. 2024. LaNeve is currently an advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980669225535414669) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T16:15Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Singapore launched its largest warship the Multi-Role Combat Vessel *Victory*. The first of six drone motherships it replaces older corvettes modernizes the navy and safeguards vital sea lines of communication with its modular design long range and drone support"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980689925436498242) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T17:37Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US President Trump anticipates a "good" trade deal with China's Xi Jinping at an upcoming regional summit but cautioned the meeting could be cancelled. Trump has frequently changed his stance on meeting Xi at the APEC summit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980694370949935208) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T17:55Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"General Motors (GM) raises its forecast due to an improved tariff outlook leading to a XX% surge in its shares"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980698924680720420) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T18:13Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Northrop Grumman expects new US Air Force B-21 Raider contracts by year-end per CEO Kathy Warden. Discussions continue on accelerating B-21 production backed by $4.5B in Congressional funding. The program aims for 100+ B-21s with second unit flight testing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980709599255654524) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T18:55Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve senior military assistant to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. He would replace Gen. James Mingus who has served in the role for less than two years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980729171807511013) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T20:13Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"South Korea reports North Korea fired a ballistic missile eastward"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980794307352084667) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T00:32Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Lithuania's capital airport suspended traffic due to smugglers' balloons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980880133121626164) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T06:13Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Baidu is partnering with Switzerland's PostBus to begin self-driving taxi tests in Switzerland this year. This builds on China's significant investment in autonomous vehicle technology with driverless taxis already operating in limited areas in China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980939985768395135) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T10:11Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The EU is considering revisions to its sustainability law due to mounting pressure from the US and Qatar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980993139151126710) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T13:42Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"A senior US official stated Wednesday that discussions are ongoing for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at a regional summit in Malaysia. The leaders are resolving past differences"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981040705255412205) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T16:51Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Dublin Ireland: Violent protests erupted Tuesday night with a police car set ablaze after a migrant was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in state care"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981052642496258513) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T17:38Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US government shutdown causes financial strain for 60000 aviation safety staff as crisis deepens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981053066443948233) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T17:40Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced an 8th US military strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Eastern Pacific killing two. This Trump administration operation follows seven previous Caribbean strikes with a total of XX deaths. An earlier strike killed 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981055180427669959) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T17:48Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"General Motors plans to integrate Google's Gemini AI into vehicles enabling natural conversation. An "eyes-off" driving vehicle is set for a 2028 launch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981055784738771088) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T17:51Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte downplayed concerns of a Trump-Zelensky rift stating only the US president could achieve peace between Moscow and Kyiv. Rutte visited Washington after Trump hosted Zelensky for talks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981061587646480658) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T18:14Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The Air Force offers 3101 acres of federal land on five bases (2115 at Edwards AFB) for private AI data centers per an executive order to speed permitting. Proposals due Nov XX require fair market value & proven experience with high-power AI facilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981072969355968815) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T18:59Z XXX followers, X engagements


"An American Christian missionary a pilot for Serving in Mission was kidnapped in Niger by suspected Islamist militants. The U.S. government is aware with the Trump Administration prioritizing recovery. Abduction occurred near Niamey's presidential palace"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981073041888079891) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T18:59Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS) chairs the HASC Seapower & Projection Forces Subcommittee overseeing Navy Marine Corps & Air Force acquisition programs. He retired as a Major General from the MS Army National Guard in April 2025 after nearly XX years with combat tours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981085526414311787) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T19:49Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"ICJ's non-binding ruling mandates Israel cooperate with UNRWA. Experts slam this citing UNRWA's alleged Hamas ties and danger to US interests. US halted UNRWA funding. Israel rejects ruling calling it political; UN urges compliance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981089398562152644) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T20:04Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Former Defense Sec. Leon Panetta criticized Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth's Quantico speech to military leaders as a "waste of time." Panetta stated President Trump and Hegseth should focus on 21st-century threats not a "recruiting speech" or "cultural issues.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981096424965046660) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T20:32Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The Air Force is conducting mandatory room inspections in all barracks and unaccompanied housing to ensure airmen live in clean safe conditions. Major commands must certify standards by Oct. XX relocating those in unsafe housing supporting the Pentagon's Barracks Task Force"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981100478059454533) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T20:48Z XXX followers, X engagements


"US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sanctioned Russian oil firms Rosneft & Lukoil citing Putin's refusal to end the Ukraine conflict and their role in funding the "Kremlins war machine." President Trump is pushing to end the conflict"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981108433559396647) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T21:20Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"During Tesla's Q3 earnings call Elon Musk told investors the company is at a 'critical' point. (Reuters)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981118931365503336) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T22:02Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US sanctions Russian oil firms amidst Moscow's nuclear drills"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981121738042663357) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T22:13Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981127762061529258) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T22:37Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The U.S. sanctioned Russia's two largest oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil after President Trump cancelled a summit with Putin. This is the first such action since Trump took office aiming to pressure Russia for a ceasefire in Ukraine following diplomatic frustrations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981129428840104308) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T22:43Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Oil extends gains after settlement on new sanctions on Russian oil companies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981135708392669431) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T23:08Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Elon Musk of Tesla lobbied for a $X trillion pay package during the Q3 earnings call"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981142234549404058) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T23:34Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Reuters reports the White House East Wing will be fully torn down to make way for a Trump ballroom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981159125812674881) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T00:41Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US sanctions Russian oil firms; Moscow conducts nuclear drills. (Reuters)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981172962586767367) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T01:36Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a U.S. military strike in the Eastern Pacific against alleged narco-terrorists killing three. The vessel was linked to illicit narcotics. This marks the ninth strike since September. Identities and evidence were withheld"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981180221861552139) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T02:05Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump defended demolishing the White House East Wing for a $300M ballroom initially $200M. Critics like the National Trust argue the 90000 sq ft ballroom would overwhelm the 55000 sq ft White House. Trump said they "had to take down the existing structure.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981194035394949395) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T03:00Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Elon Musk of Tesla sought support for a $X trillion pay package during the Q3 earnings call"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981200908999368915) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T03:28Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Oil prices increased by XXX% following U.S. sanctions on Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981216054421385569) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T04:28Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Sources indicate India plans to significantly reduce Russian oil purchases following sanctions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981252243325067735) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T06:51Z XXX followers, X engagements


"European firms agree to a satellite merger aimed at countering Starlink's market presence. (Reuters)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981256262747623876) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T07:07Z XXX followers, X engagements


"A coalition of moderate and progressive Christians challenges President Trump's immigration policies by aiding immigrants and denouncing deportations. This contrasts with conservative evangelicals backing Trump revealing a widening rift in US Christianity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981280952010555549) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T08:46Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Oil prices rose over X% after President Trump announced sanctions on two Russian oil firms. Stocks gained as China agreed to tariff talks with the US calming trade concerns over potential US software export restrictions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981292922902294977) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T09:33Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Ukraine and Sweden signed a letter of intent on Oct XX for up to XXX Gripen-E fighter jets. Deliveries could begin in X years. These advanced jets offer electronic warfare capabilities and can operate from austere airstrips aiding Kyiv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981301475625070945) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T10:07Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi plans to meet the X% GDP defense spending target two years early as reported before US President Trump's visit. This reflects Japan's shift towards a more robust defense policy influenced by concerns regarding China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981308044857258053) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T10:33Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Vance called the Israeli vote on West Bank annexation an 'insult' an action opposed by Trump as reported by Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981354440549429616) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T13:38Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"American Airlines reported a Q3 loss of $114M better than expected and smaller than last year's $149M. Strong demand from wealthier customers helped despite weaker demand from lower-income consumers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981413711555313877) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T17:33Z XXX followers, X engagements


"US Air Force to lease thousands of acres at five bases (over 2100 at Edwards AFB) to private firms for AI data centers supporting national AI adoption. This is for outside organizations. Proposals due Nov 14"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981443451540443397) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T19:31Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Estonia inked a deal for South Korean K239 Chunmoo rocket launchers from Hanwha Aerospace to boost deep-strike capability following potential delays for a second HIMARS order. Estonia still pursues additional US-made HIMARS units"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981448005245927640) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T19:49Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"White House timeline notes Clinton's scandal Obama's 2006 "Muslim Brotherhood Visit" and Biden's "Trans Day of Visibility" & cocaine speculation. Trump faces backlash for his $300M East Wing ballroom project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981523312028061919) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T00:49Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Schiebel's CAMCOPTER S-300 a larger UAV with 3x S-100's payload capacity (340kg max) debuted at ADEX 2025 in South Korea. ROK Navy/Marine Corps are its launch customers for 2028 ISTAR missions. It's also part of the SEACURE European defense project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981640354873987105) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T08:34Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US President Donald Trump terminated trade talks with Canada. This action followed a meeting with PM Mark Carney and was due to an anti-tariff ad campaign that Trump deemed 'fake'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981654059435143550) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T09:28Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"South Korea's unification minister believes there's a considerable chance US President Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next week during Trump's visit to the peninsula for the APEC Forum"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981655543170101679) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T09:34Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"General Atomics promotes its railgun tech for air/missile defense citing Mach X projectiles and missile interception. Despite past cancellations GA claims technical challenges are solved. Pitched for Golden Dome and Guam's defense the tech also has international interest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981690426881925269) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T11:53Z XXX followers, X engagements


"1st Cavalry Division soldiers (2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team) conducted the first live-fire test of the 75lb 5ft unmanned Switchblade XXX Loitering Munition System at Fort Hood Texas. It extends combat reach (5-15km) and enhances soldier safety"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1978190392865488988) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-14T20:05Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"General Motors (GM) raises its forecast due to an improved tariff outlook leading to a XX% surge in its shares"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980743980418470048) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T21:12Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Oct. XX memo mandates prior approval for Pentagon staff-Congress communications aiming to curb leaks and tighten oversight. This follows a year of leaks and staff changes within the department"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980761079333474679) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T22:20Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan referred former CIA Director John Brennan to the DOJ accusing him of lying to Congress about the Steele dossier. The dossier alleging Russia-Trump ties was reportedly used in intelligence efforts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980784987713556911) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-21T23:55Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Maine's Democratic Senate primary escalates. Chuck Schumer endorses Janet Mills; progressive Graham Platner faces scrutiny for a "Totenkopf" tattoo and past offensive posts. Platner apologized; Bernie Sanders backs him criticizing establishment support for Mills"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980791037099401682) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T00:19Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump dined at the White House with major GOP donors including Bill Ackman & Steve Wynn. Jared Isaacman whose NASA nomination was pulled over past Dem donations was present. He's lobbying for the role vs. Sean Duffy after a $1M MAGA Inc. donation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980816485464277457) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T02:00Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The 2025 Orionid meteor shower (from Halley's Comet debris) peaks Wed-Thurs midnight-dawn. Find a dark spot away from lights lie flat let eyes adjust. Expect up to XX swift bright meteors/hour some fireballs. Excellent viewing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980840615119147223) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T03:36Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"A vehicle crashed into the White House security gate Tuesday night. The driver was arrested and the vehicle deemed safe. This follows the Secret Service finding a hunting stand with line of sight to Trump's Air Force One in Florida"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980855707420205557) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T04:36Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Gold rebounded due to bargain-hunting and a softer dollar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980877588655431818) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T06:03Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Zelenskiy of Ukraine will visit Swedish defense group Saab"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980911319147548979) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T08:17Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"A report estimates the Jaguar Land Rover hack cost the UK economy $XXX billion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980932200028639551) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T09:40Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"France's interior minister confirmed ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy will have two security officers while jailed for a Libya-related conspiracy. This protection is due to his former status and existing threats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980935462551216308) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T09:53Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Japan's first female PM Sanae Takaichi will be supported by her "stealth husband" Taku Yamamoto XX. He plans to cook and remain out of the spotlight believing it's best for a partner to do so unlike in Western cultures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980938979525431433) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T10:07Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a deal for US access to Australia's rare earths potentially challenging China's dominance in production"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980945028949193009) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T10:31Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's plane made an emergency landing in St. Louis after a crew member was injured by falling luggage suffering a concussion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980963278470730193) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T11:43Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Novo Nordisk shares fell after a top investor initiated a board overhaul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980965675272163660) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T11:53Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"On Oct XX 2025 Saronic launched an 80000+ sq ft San Diego facility. Mayor Todd Gloria attended. "Saronic Day" was proclaimed for its defense innovation & job creation. The site will train naval/maritime operators in autonomous tech boosting local investment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980990237854626190) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T13:30Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Sweden to discuss potential Gripen fighter jet acquisition meeting PM Kristersson on Oct XX. No deal is finalized with Ukraine postponing Gripen consideration in July 2024 to prioritize F-16 operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1980998548255596709) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T14:03Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth & Deputy Steve Feinberg's Oct XX memo mandates Pentagon officials get legislative affairs' approval before speaking with Congress centralizing communication and reversing prior policy of agency-managed interactions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981005399760220472) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T14:31Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"German and Norwegian Defense Ministers advocated for Canada to join their Type 212CD submarine project. Canada seeks XX new submarines. Germany discussed offset deals including Canadian combat management systems and Global aircraft for its navy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981013618264092843) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T15:03Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"ROK Navy/DAPA launched the ROKS Jang Yeong-sil first KSS-III Batch-II submarine on Oct XX at Hanwha Ocean. This 3600-ton indigenously built vessel boasts enhanced detection strike stealth and survivability with lithium-ion batteries. Delivery by late 2027"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981064263415328863) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T18:25Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers conducted a 'bomber attack demonstration mission' near Venezuela last week. This coincided with a U.S. troop surge and escalating strikes on vessels in the Caribbean"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981075056693235933) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T19:07Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta states that Democrats Republicans and President Trump's failure to govern amid the ongoing government shutdown signals weakness to global adversaries like China Russia and North Korea undermining democracy and defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981103985604878730) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T21:02Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Tesla achieved record Q3 revenue. Investors are awaiting Elon Musk's earnings call"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981105365774209433) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T21:08Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Trump stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping could significantly influence Russia's Vladimir Putin in ending the Ukraine war. This comment came ahead of a planned meeting between US and Chinese leaders in South Korea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981120943016509474) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T22:10Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"During Tesla's Q3 earnings call Elon Musk informed investors that the company is at a 'critical' point. (Reuters)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981137733134279118) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T23:16Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The Pentagon's new press restrictions led conservative media to gain access while many mainstream outlets rejected them and staged a walkout. This reconfigures the Pentagon press corps under President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981143973918872060) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T23:41Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Mongolia's top court blocked a bid to remove the prime minister intensifying the nation's political deadlock"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981217020344504823) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T04:32Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Gold is slightly down as the dollar strengthens. The market's attention is focused on upcoming US inflation data. (Reuters)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981232140273545525) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T05:32Z XXX followers, X engagements


"The White House East Wing added as the East Terrace in 1902 under President Theodore Roosevelt was significantly rebuilt by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942. This wartime expansion was controversial. It now serves as office space for the first lady and her staff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981236143778640255) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T05:48Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"France's 2026 draft budget indicates plans to order a third EMALS catapult track for its future aircraft carrier PA-Ng. This system from General Atomics is for the ship replacing the Charles de Gaulle by 2038 with assembly starting in 2032"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981285773308555445) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T09:05Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Sources indicate India is set to significantly reduce Russian oil imports following sanctions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981288985327435876) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T09:17Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Russian President Putin directed strategic nuclear drills involving missile launches to practice nuclear weapon authorization. This occurred as his planned summit with U.S. President Trump was postponed with Trump stating he didn't want to waste time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981290670686953918) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T09:24Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Oil prices are rising as former President Trump plans sanctions on Russian crude. This is a developing story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981290893232447864) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T09:25Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Russia states new US oil sanctions risk Ukraine war diplomatic efforts and claims "strong immunity." President Trump imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil firms citing concerns about peace talks with Vladimir Putin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981298450151899614) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T09:55Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Hungary's PM Orban will lead a 'peace rally' in Budapest supported by Trump. Rival rallies by the government and opposition are set for Thursday to gain support before next year's elections"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981303211291001165) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T10:14Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"North Korea announced Thursday it tested a "cutting-edge" new weapon system with hypersonic missiles to strengthen defenses. Seoul detected the Wednesday launch NK's first in months occurring a week before a meeting with world leaders including US President Trump"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981304732258795629) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T10:20Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump set a new government shutdown record totaling XX days over two terms (36 in his first). This surpasses Carter's XX days and Clinton's XX. The current shutdown began Oct X after Congress failed to agree on a deal used by Trump to cut agencies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981308123131297936) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T10:34Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed regret for his "unfortunate" remarks about Saudi Arabia made in the context of normalizing ties with Israel. He posted a video statement on X apologizing for any offense caused by his comments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981373207476105582) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T14:52Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump stated in a Time magazine interview (Oct. 15) that the US would pull its support from Israel if the West Bank is annexed. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also issued warnings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981374495215452449) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T14:57Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"L3Harris unveiled Red and Green Wolf cruise missiles at AUSA 2025. These sub-250lb 200-nautical-mile range missiles enhance rotary wing stand-off capability. Red Wolf is for kinetic strikes; Green Wolf for electronic warfare/intel. Costs are $300k/$500k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981374625616453702) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T14:58Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"House Democrats are investigating President Trump's $230M demand for restitution from the Justice Department for past probes. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) are leading the inquiry. Trump made these claims during the Biden presidency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981386666968289474) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T15:46Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Russian President Putin vowed a "very strong" response if Russia is attacked with Tomahawks while also supporting dialogue. US President Trump shelved a summit and vowed an "overwhelming" response if Ukraine uses US Tomahawks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981394579690557845) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T16:17Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"Wall Street saw a slight increase influenced by uncertainties surrounding Tesla and IBM along with trade anxieties"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981399977420001758) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T16:39Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Alabama plans to execute Anthony Boyd XX by nitrogen gas on Thursday. Boyd was sentenced to death in 1995 for the 1993 murder of a 32-year-old man a crime for which he maintains his innocence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981410694852493764) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T17:21Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"US President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea next Thursday. The White House through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the bilateral meeting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981417004356489507) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T17:46Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"MercadoLibre will sell products from Brazilian rival Casas Bahia through a new partnership. This collaboration was reported by Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981422866148036986) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T18:09Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Vance called the Israeli vote on West Bank annexation an 'insult' and Trump opposed it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981428444077359533) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T18:32Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Reuters reports that the deployment of federal agents to San Francisco initially planned by Trump has been called off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981457618880086095) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T20:28Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The Army's Janus program plans to install nuclear microreactors at its domestic bases by Fall 2028 per President Trump's Executive Order 14299. This initiative aims to boost energy resiliency providing 24/7 power and diversifying military installation energy sources"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981461659412554099) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T20:44Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Trump dismisses Israeli lawmakers' bid to annex West Bank. (Reuters)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981470194917597556) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T21:18Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"South Korea launched its advanced KSS-III Batch II submarine Jang Yeong-sil featuring XX VLS cells for conventional SLBMs & cruise missiles. With lithium-ion battery propulsion enhanced stealth & detection it supports their defense strategy delivered by late 2027"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981475261720707265) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T21:38Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Sens. Ossoff Warnock (D-GA) and Fetterman (D-PA) joined Republicans on a government shutdown bill challenging Sen. Schumer's Democratic unity efforts. Republicans plan more bills eyeing ACA subsidies while Democrats seek Trump's involvement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981503676389773456) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T23:31Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro son of former President Jair Bolsonaro urged the US to bomb narco boats in Rio de Janeiro citing US counter-narcotics efforts in the Caribbean and Pacific"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981507874380447974) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T23:47Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Greenland's early warning radars are vital for North American defense but are vulnerable to hypersonic missiles. U.S. bases there cannot detect or intercept these new threats. Experts advocate for a layered air and missile defense system adapted for Arctic conditions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981511380990623889) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T00:01Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Reuters reports ConocoPhillips will lay off Canadian employees in November as per a company memo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981512704503234951) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T00:06Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump ended trade talks with Canada over a TV ad he claimed "fraudulently" showed Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. Economists see this as a "Trump 2.0" risk of ongoing trade wars and economic uncertainty. Canada already faced higher tariffs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981558775350767998) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T03:10Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"A D.C. man sued police & National Guard after being detained for playing "The Imperial March" (Star Wars) while protesting troops during Trump's crime crackdown. The ACLU filed the suit alleging 1st/4th Amendment violations false arrest and battery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981600307231486067) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T05:55Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Reuters reports: Porsche's new CEO will inherit old problems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981616663934984217) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T07:00Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Gold's nine-week winning streak is at risk with an impending US inflation test looming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981625958135222608) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T07:36Z XXX followers, X engagements


"President Trump's team questioned Secret Service security after protesters neared him at a D.C. restaurant on Sept. X. This incident amid an assassination attempt XX months prior & a suspicious hunting stand probe makes unannounced public appearances less likely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981639831294779722) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T08:32Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Stock markets rallied Friday after the White House confirmed President Trump would meet China's Xi Jinping next week sparking optimism for eased trade tensions. Oil price surges slowed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981652302193639486) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T09:21Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US tech firms lead AI yet government isn't prepping Americans for job impacts widening inequality. Sanders & Musk warn of AI job loss; Amazon plans robot replacements. AI aids the rich others face scarcity. Trump prioritizes winning the AI race not regulation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981655705334530531) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T09:35Z XXX followers, X engagements


"The EU has accused Meta and TikTok of violating the bloc's digital content rules specifically the Digital Services Act. The European Commission states both firms are failing to grant researchers adequate access to public data potentially leading to hefty fines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981660835370954999) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T09:55Z XXX followers, X engagements


"European stocks remain steady as traders await U.S. inflation data"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981663721559580908) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T10:07Z XXX followers, X engagements


"KNDS believes its Caesar howitzer has "excellent chances" to win a US Army competition replacing the M777. Its strong reputation with American artillery crews from Iraq/Afghanistan and partnership with Leonardo DRS for US production are key advantages"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981727030526824743) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T14:18Z XXX followers, X engagements


"A White House adviser stated that Trump is very frustrated with Canada regarding trade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981738206589510081) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T15:03Z XXX followers, X engagements


"NY AG Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal bank fraud charges. President Trump publicly sought her prosecution replacing a U.S. attorney who wouldn't pursue the case. James called the charges baseless citing political retribution. Trial set for Jan. 26"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981744005185429635) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T15:26Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Hungarian PM Orban announced his government is seeking ways to circumvent US sanctions on Russian energy firms Rosneft & Lukoil. These are the first US sanctions on Russia since President Trump's return to office"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981745918660464772) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T15:33Z XXX followers, X engagements


"UAE's EDGE Group and Angola's Interior Ministry signed an LOI for C2 border security systems. Announced during a UAE delegation visit this initiative integrates AI UAVs and secure comms to boost Angola's border control aligning with EDGE's African growth focus"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981012020213276908) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-22T14:57Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday by US officials for alleged involvement in illegal gambling. Billups' arrest is linked to rigged illegal poker games with Mafia ties"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981387603896074634) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T15:49Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"More than a dozen Muslim and Arab nations including Saudi Arabia Jordan and Turkey along with the Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation jointly condemned Israeli bills for West Bank annexation in a statement reported by Saudi state news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981388823520034905) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-23T15:54Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Sheffield Wednesday received a 12-point deduction due to filing for administration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981708032259002840) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T13:03Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump directed a nighttime U.S. strike on a Tren de Aragua vessel in the Caribbean killing six narco-terrorists. War Secretary Hegseth announced the vessel was smuggling narcotics in international waters; no U.S. forces were harmed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981718247608131742) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T13:43Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Lithuania tests heavy machine guns & Swedish missiles vs. drones reflecting a broader military trend. Ukraine's use of firearms against drones also garners interest; some experts suggest guns & interceptor drones are a cost-effective countermeasure for swarms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981719499561709823) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T13:48Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The White House announced the US government shutdown will likely prevent the October inflation report's publication. This situation is expected to cause disarray for businesses markets families and the Federal Reserve"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981744396203659717) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T15:27Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Brazil via an aide to Lula warns that US intervention in Venezuela could 'inflame' South America. This is a developing story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981749946446450719) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T15:49Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Brazil's Lula will not lecture Trump and expects the same in return according to an adviser"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981750409162023164) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T15:51Z XXX followers, X engagements


"US President Donald Trump ended trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad he called "fake." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sought to downplay the sudden rupture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981756723271524504) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T16:16Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"South Africa & Nigeria exit global financial crime watch list according to Reuters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981762605745115273) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T16:39Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"Spain's criminal court is investigating steelmaker Sidenor executives for alleged complicity in crimes against humanity/genocide due to trading with an Israeli arms firm. Spain a critic of the Gaza offensive ceased weapons exchanges with Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981737873637364007) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T15:01Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"US consumer inflation cooled in September. A potential government shutdown threatens the release of the next report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981770899985457630) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T17:12Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"President Trump threatened to cut all US aid to Colombia potentially impacting its internal security. Experts believe Colombia's Black Hawk helicopter fleet would be affected first due to reliance on US spare parts and maintenance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981783214298452181) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T18:01Z XXX followers, X engagements


"Croatia's parliament reinstated 2-month compulsory military service suspended in 2008 for national security due to heightened European tensions. Conscripts born 2007 will get medical checks a salary or a civilian option"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981758509784912364) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T16:23Z XXX followers, X engagements


"The U.S. Coast Guard will acquire new MH-60R Seahawk-based helicopters from Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky. These will replace aging MH-65s and supplement MH-60T Jayhawks aiming for a modernized all-H-60 fleet by the 2040s to enhance capabilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thatsmokepit/status/1981779751317524721) [@thatsmokepit](/creator/x/thatsmokepit) 2025-10-24T17:48Z XXX followers, X engagements


"House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor after a delay creating internal Democratic friction. Jeffries cited policy differences and protecting members but urged unity against President Trump. Republicans criticized the move"  
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