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The scoop on social media for influencers, lobbyists, budding politicians and civilians with a stake in the Swamp's trending issues.
Free Speech Under Attack: Staten Island DA Issues Arrest Warrant Over Substack Email
In a startling escalation of prosecutorial overreach, Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon has reportedly issued a warrant for the arrest of Richard Luthmann — a disbarred attorney, political satirist, and self-styled muckraker — over an opinionated email published through Substack.
By Michael Phillips7 months ago in The Swamp
From Stream to Spotlight: IShowSpeed’s Wild Lithuania Trip Set to Go Viral
Introduction In the age of livestreams, short-form videos, and influencer domination, even a quiet Baltic nation can become a global sensation—thanks to the right personality. That’s exactly what happened when American streamer IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr., took an unexpected trip to Lithuania. What began as a quirky travel vlog turned into a viral internet moment that’s sparking conversations about soft power, digital culture, and influencer reach.
By Nimatullah7 months ago in The Swamp
SpaceX launches Crew-11 astronauts to the ISS for NASA on milestone Crew Dragon flight (video)
SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station on a historic Crew Dragon flight. SpaceX successfully launched NASA's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), a significant accomplishment for commercial spaceflight and international cooperation. This mission is yet another milestone in the Commercial Crew Program, a partnership between NASA and SpaceX that has revolutionized American space access since its inception. On a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Crew-11 mission took off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon spacecraft, which was given the name "Endurance" and had already completed multiple missions to the ISS, was perched atop the rocket. The reliability of SpaceX's reusable spacecraft and booster systems, which continue to set new standards for cost-effective space travel, was reaffirmed by the successful launch. There are four astronauts aboard this mission, three from NASA and one from an international partner agency. Commander Michael Barratt, a NASA astronaut with two previous space missions under his belt, is in charge of the mission. Pilot Jeanette Epps, who is making her first spaceflight following years of training and delays, and Mission Specialist Matthew Dominick, a member of NASA's 2017 astronaut class, will be traveling with him. Completing the international team is Koichi Wakata of Japan’s space agency, JAXA, a veteran astronaut with several ISS missions to his name.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
The Media is the Message—And Monsanto Paid for It
In 2025, the truth is no longer just inconvenient—it’s unaffordable. While the mainstream press obsesses over Taylor Swift sightings and celebrity divorces, global agrochemical giants like Monsanto (now Bayer) continue a far more dangerous charade: manipulating the media, co-opting science, and rewriting reality to defend products that have quietly sickened the planet for decades. This is not a conspiracy theory. It’s a well-documented, well-funded strategy of control—backed by court records, whistleblowers, and a trail of digital fingerprints.
By Michael Phillips7 months ago in The Swamp
Construction on Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September
President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious two hundred million dollar plan to build a lavish White House State Ballroom, with construction set to begin in September twenty twenty-five and finish before the end of his term in early twenty twenty-nine.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
Outrage Is the New Normal: How Social Media Killed Nuance
The internet was hailed as a revolution for free speech at the beginning of the 2000s. It was hoped that it would give everyone a voice, bridge cultures, and democratize knowledge. Even though we have our voices two decades later, we are burning bridges more quickly than ever before instead of building them. You are about to enter a time when outrage commands attention and nuance is passé. The Age of Indignation Every scroll through your feed tells a story — someone is offended, someone is cancelled, someone is trending for something they said 10 years ago, someone else is screaming “whataboutism” in all caps.
By Muhammad Usama7 months ago in The Swamp
Tsunami Evacuations Ordered in South America, but Worst Risk Passes for U.S. After Huge Quake
Early on Wednesday, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and mass evacuations across the Pacific Rim. Officials later determined that the greatest tsunami threat to the United States had passed, despite the frantic efforts of countries in South America to evacuate individuals. At a depth of 19 kilometers, the quake, one of the strongest in recent memory, occurred approximately 75 miles offshore from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The quake's shallowness made it particularly capable of moving large volumes of water. From Japan to Chile to Hawaii, tsunami warnings were quickly issued across the Pacific Basin. Response times to emergencies were quick in South America. Chile began evacuating vulnerable coastal areas after raising its tsunami alert level to the highest level. Authorities emphasized the danger of after-waves, reminding citizens that the first wave is rarely the most dangerous. Chilean officials coordinated with local governments to evacuate thousands from low-lying areas.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
The Endless Echo: What Corbyn and Sultana's New Party Reveals About the British Political Psyche
For many observers of British politics, just when the dust seemed to settle on one dramatic chapter, another quickly opens. The recent announcement of an alternative formation, a new left-wing political party led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, feels less like a sudden rupture and more like the latest act in a long-running, complex drama. With its interim moniker "yourparty.uk" and a promise of grassroots determination for its final name and direction, this nascent movement, officially launched on 24 July 2025, has already garnered significant attention, prompting both fervent hope among its half-a-million initial sign-ups and strategic headaches for Labour. But beneath the surface of immediate headlines and internal party machinations, what deeper narratives and societal forces does this phenomenon truly illuminate?
By Abigail Goldwater7 months ago in The Swamp
The Power of Influence: Pen vs. Gun
In the world we live in, people often talk about power. Some believe that power comes from weapons like guns. They say a gun can take a life in seconds. Yes, that is true — a gun in the wrong hands can be very dangerous. It can hurt or kill people. But there is something even more powerful than a gun. Something that does not make noise. Something that does not look dangerous at first. That powerful thing is the pen.
By Junaid Shahid 7 months ago in The Swamp
