Jeffrey Silverman

Trump doesn’t even bother hiding who he serves anymore. The only mystery is why the White House still flies an American flag instead of a Russian one.

Kstovsky Refinery halts operations

Well they are quoting the law and cases that DJT lost, and the Constitution, so obviously you are wrong. Even Scotus, who hardly ever rules against him, has ruled sometimes against him. So I would expect that you are blowing smoke.

Dear MAGA, since you're always asking me, "What laws has Trump violated. Be specific." HERE IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST 1) The Principle of Non-refoulement is an international law prohibiting a state from returning a person to a place where they would face a real risk of persecution, torture, or other serious harm. SEE - 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, which the U.S ratified in 1968. 2) The Convention Against Torture (CAT) prohibits the removal of any person to a country where they would more likely than not be subjected to torture. Signed by the U.S.: April 18, 1988 Ratified by the U.S.: October 21, 1994 Enforced in the U.S.: November 20, 1994 3) The Refugee Act of 1980 prohibits the return of a refugee to a country where their life or freedom would be threatened. 4) INA § 241(b)(3) states that the U.S. cannot remove an alien to a country if it's determines that the alien's life or freedom would be threatened in that country. 5) Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (FARRA) - codified 8 U.S.C. § 1231 - states the U.S can NOT expel, extradite, or otherwise effect the involuntary return of any person to a country in which there are substantial grounds for believing the person would be in danger of being subjected to torture. 6) Article I, Section 4, Clause 1 (Election Clause) by attempting to control federal elections and intimidate State and election officials. 7) Article I, Section 8 - Congress' authority to create and/or abolish government agencies/offices - by creating DOGE via Executive Order and by dismantling government agencies WITHOUT Congressional approval or involvement. 8) Article I, Section 9 , Clause 8 - the Emoluments Clause - prohibits any person holding a government office from accepting any present, emolument , office, or title from any "King, Prince, or foreign State ," without congressional consent. 9) 1st Amendment free speech clause by silencing the scientific community - via Executive Order - and by trying to silence the media by kicking out certain media from the press room and by filing frivolous lawsuits. 10) 5th Amendment for violating due process rights of immigrants. Which is confirmed by the U.S Supreme Court in two separate rulings. 11) 10th Amendment by sending ICE agents into sanctuary cities. Under Printz v. United State, the Federal government "may neither issue directives requiring the States to address particular problems, nor command the States’ officers, or those of their political subdivisions, to administer or enforce a federal regulatory program." — thus, protecting sanctuary cities. 12) 14th Amendment Section 1 - the birthright citizenship clause - by signing an Executive Order attempting to end the protections of birthright citizenship. 13) 5 USC § 403 by illegally firing 18 Inspectors General's from the Defense Department, State Department, Health and Human Services Department and the Department of Labor. 14) 8 USC § 1373, the courts have ruled that this law cannot compel local law enforcement to act as immigration agents. 15) 18 U.S.C. § 4 – Misprision of Felony, by "having knowledge of the actual commission of a felony" in regards to covering up the Epstein files. 16) 18 U.S. Code § 401 for blatantly ignoring and disobeying an immigration Court ruling, a U.S. District Court ruling, and the U.S. Supreme Court ruling. @realDonaldTrump and this regime have blatantly defied, disobeyed, and ignored FIVE federal court orders, thus far. 17) 18 U.S.C. § 1505 by "willfully withholds, misrepresents, removes from any place, conceals, covers up, destroys, mutilates, alters, or by other means falsifies any documentary material" in regards to the Epstein files. 18) The Posse Comitatus Act by deploying active military armed forces on U.S. soil. 19) The War Powers Resolution Act by NOT consulting with Congress nor meeting the threshold in order to bomb Iran without consulting Congress. This list does NOT include violations of international laws.

Ukraine has learned to strike at Russia without Starlink. A Ukrainian company, Fire Point, has developed technologies that allow its long-range systems to carry out combat missions without SpaceX's satellite communication. This refers to strikes against targets in Russia and in the occupied territories - Irina Terekh, in an interview with Reuters. According to her, the systems were initially designed to complete a mission without an external signal, using autonomous navigation: "We found a way to technologically overcome this problem, but this likely only covers 15-20% of what we could do if Starlink were operating over Russia," The head of Fire Point also announced that this month, Ukraine for the first time used the Fire Point FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat. This missile has a range of approximately 300 km and can be used to destroy Russian "Iskander" launch systems. These systems are capable of changing position before slower attack drones can reach them and according to Terekh, this is cheaper than using Patriot interceptors. "We want an alliance with America where the rules are known in advance, so that the question of whether we are allowed to defend ourselves does not arise every few weeks depending on someone's mood,"

Ukraine has learned to strike at Russia without Starlink. A Ukrainian company, Fire Point, has developed technologies that allow its long-range systems to carry out combat missions without SpaceX's satellite communication. This refers to strikes against targets in Russia and in the occupied territories - Irina Terekh, in an interview with Reuters. According to her, the systems were initially designed to complete a mission without an external signal, using autonomous navigation: "We found a way to technologically overcome this problem, but this likely only covers 15-20% of what we could do if Starlink were operating over Russia," The head of Fire Point also announced that this month, Ukraine for the first time used the Fire Point FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat. This missile has a range of approximately 300 km and can be used to destroy Russian "Iskander" launch systems. These systems are capable of changing position before slower attack drones can reach them and according to Terekh, this is cheaper than using Patriot interceptors. "We want an alliance with America where the rules are known in advance, so that the question of whether we are allowed to defend ourselves does not arise every few weeks depending on someone's mood,"

I’m one of them. ✊🏽

Обговорив із сенаторами США підтримку України, перемовний процес та гарантії безпеки. Провів розмову у форматі відеоконференції з головою Комітету Сенату США зі збройних сил Роджером Вікером та членом Комітету Сенату з питань розвідки Майклом Беннетом. Під час зустрічі американські сенатори порушили низку актуальних тем, зосередившись на ключових викликах, з якими Україна стикається на нинішньому етапі протистояння російській агресії, та пріоритетних напрямах двосторонньої співпраці. Оцінюючи посилення ударів РФ по тилових містах України, наголосив, що російські обстріли цивільної та критичної інфраструктури є систематичним терором, який не має військової доцільності й принципово не змінює ситуації на фронті. Україна критично залежить від американської допомоги у сфері систем раннього попередження про повітряні загрози для захисту цивільного населення під час зими. Ціную зусилля США в організації та просуванні переговорного процесу, про що проінформував американську сторону під час розмови. Для досягнення результату необхідно підготувати належні умови, тому Україна очікує на прогрес під час наступного раунду тристоронніх переговорів. Відзначив особливу важливість питань гарантій безпеки для України. Будь-яке мирне врегулювання чи припинення бойових дій без чітких безпекових механізмів не гарантуватиме сталого миру. Тому вироблення надійних архітектур безпеки за участю партнерів є одним з основних пріоритетів України. Відповідні домовленості слід розглядати не як односторонню благодійність, а як прагматичну інвестицію США у зміцнення оборонних спроможностей і власну безпеку.

I have no words💔 This is what occupied by russians Oleshky looks like after the so-called “russian peace” An entire town reduced to ruins. Yesterday, civilians were evacuated from here. Look at what russia has done to their homes. Their lives. Their world. This is what “liberation” looks like under russian occupation.

FINALLY! The diesel deal that appeared designed to stop Ukraine from striking Russian oil refineries — potentially saving Putin's economy from paralysis or even collapse — is beginning to unravel. Members of Congress and the Ukrainian Armed Forces have dealt a serious blow to what looks increasingly like a dangerous convergence of interests between Trump and Putin. The Novokuybyshevsk refinery is burning, while a tanker carrying Russian diesel reportedly hesitates to enter New York's ports. When Ukraine suspended its attacks on Russian refineries, I kept remembering the words of French writer Jean de La Bruyère: "Some pretend to be fools deliberately, while others genuinely believe they are accomplishing something." I'll leave you to decide who belongs in which category. Let me repeat: in early October, Putin may have been just weeks away from a devastating economic crisis. But once again, Trump appeared to throw him a lifeline. The pressure on Russia's diesel production — one of the foundations of the Kremlin's economic and military strength — was significantly reduced. How did this happen? First, the controversial Russian diesel arrangement. Presented as an effort to stabilize fuel prices, it raised serious questions about whether Washington was effectively helping Moscow protect one of its most important industries. Second, pressure on Ukraine. Trump's policies and Musk's influence over Starlink have raised troubling questions about Ukraine's access to military communications, intelligence, and Patriot missiles. Third, diplomatic promises. Ceasefire negotiations and political incentives encouraged Ukraine to exercise restraint precisely when its attacks were inflicting serious damage on Russia's energy infrastructure. And what did Russia do in return? Absolutely nothing resembling restraint. Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, power stations, and civilian infrastructure continued. The Kremlin gained breathing room while Ukraine paid the price. Eventually, Ukraine struck back. But how much time did we lose? In my assessment, approximately three months. At the beginning of October, I believed that another three weeks of sustained strikes involving roughly 100 long-range drones daily could have pushed Russia's refining sector toward a critical breaking point. Now, achieving comparable economic damage could take months. And these are not merely lost weeks. They mean additional time for Putin to repair infrastructure, rebuild supply chains, accumulate resources, and continue his invasion. For Ukraine, that means more destroyed homes, more dead civilians, and more families burying their loved ones. Americans and Europeans need to ask some uncomfortable questions. Who benefits when Ukraine is pressured to stop attacking Russian oil infrastructure? Who gains financially and politically? And who ultimately pays the price? There is another dangerous dimension: Iran. A major military escalation involving Iran could send global oil and diesel prices soaring while accelerating the depletion of American weapons stockpiles, especially Patriot interceptor missiles that Ukraine desperately needs. Russia could benefit from higher energy revenues while Europe faces greater economic pressure and Ukraine loses access to critical defensive weapons. Whether these developments reflect deliberate coordination or overlapping interests, they deserve serious investigation. We cannot afford silence. Journalists must investigate. Congress must demand answers. European governments must examine the consequences. And the public deserves to know whether policies presented as peace initiatives are actually giving Putin more time and resources to wage war. The distance between making concessions to an aggressor and effectively betraying those resisting aggression can be dangerously short. Cockroaches hate the light. Their dirty dealings depend on darkness and secrecy. Our responsibility is simple. Turn on the lights.