Mary Lawrence

@mlawrence1027.bsky.social

Frustrated blue dot in FL getting into good trouble whenever I can.

Barrack was previously accused by federal prosecutors of acting as an unregistered agent for the UAE and seeking Gulf investments while influencing U.S. policy. A jury found him not guilty in 2022. He now becomes one of the administration’s most influential figures in the Middle East.

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq, our relationship with them continues to grow! Tom will remain Ambassador to Türkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State. We greatly appreciate the work that Tom Barrack has done, and his continued willingness to serve our Country. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

"Google’s data centers gulped down nearly 550 million gallons of water in The Dalles in 2025. That’s nearly 40% of all the water consumed in the entire city and a huge jump from the year before." www.oregonlive.com/silicon-fore...

More Oregon water for Google’s data centers, more concern over secrecy

Conservationists and The Dalles disagree about the implications of Google's thirst, but they agree the company's secrecy is sowing distrust.

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No matter what horrible crime the MAGA regime does to distract, never stop talking about the Epstein Files. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files because their boss has tasked them with protecting him at any cost. Never stop talking about the Epstein Files, no matter what.

This is the most out of control administration without any accountability. So Sec of Defense greenlighted the use of military assets as long as it pleases the wannabe dictator presiding in the WH. Congress call Hegseth to answer for this action. 🤬🤬

Call it what it is. Army aircraft were used for a fly by over the private estate of Kid Rock not for training, not for mission necessity, but for optics. For spectacle. For reasons that would not survive serious scrutiny in any professional briefing room.

Hegseth says suspensions lifted for helicopter crews who hovered over Kid Rock home

Pentagon chief’s remarks come after US army said crews suspended amid investigation into incident in Tennessee

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Congrats to Scott MacFarlane on his stratospheric growth since going independent and launching his channel just days ago. People are clearly hungry for real, raw, enterprise reporting.

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Senate Majority Leader Thune plans to bring the SAVE America Act up for a vote next week. The measure is expected to fail, but it’s still important to speak up. Please call, message, and reach out to your senators and urge them to vote no.