8-9 & 10 Open Thread

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Now we know why the top US general in Europe was abruptly dismissed! Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill An American oil company connected to Donald Trump is preparing to sink wells in remote Greenland despite not having received permission from the local authorities. As the US president renews his threats to claim the vast Arctic territory, materials to prepare for drilling were brought ashore in recent days on Greenland’s eastern coast. That has prompted Greenland’s government to issue a “strong warning” that no approval had been granted to land the kit. “All future logistical … Continue reading →

Saturday 8-8 open thread, Bad News for Democracy

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Another vote from the Senate late last night! Blanche confirmed as attorney general at a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump Todd Blanche, who risked his career as a prestigious member of New York’s legal establishment to keep Donald Trump out of jail, was confirmed on Saturday as the attorney general. Blanche, 52, will now permanently act as the nation’s top law enforcement officer under the leadership of his former client. He was confirmed by a vote of 50 to 49 with GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting with Democrats against the nomination. https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/08/politics/senate-todd-blanche-attorney-general https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/08/politics/senate-vote-blanche-confirmation-vis

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