Brooke T. Sample

@brookesample.bsky.social

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Cat lady, editrix, occasional sports fan, nap aficionado. She/her/hers. Editorial board member, Bloomberg Opinion. All views mine alone.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US military says it's launching strikes on Iran following Tehran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump Truth Social post from June 26: It was just announced that, and I’m not necessarily thrilled to be talking about it because it does not exactly sound NICE, the Trump Administration has the Highest Average Daily Arrest Rate by ICE and CBP, including Total Detention, with Final Orders of Removal, than any other president, by far! The pending Final Orders are being seriously delayed by the Courts, but that is also a record. President Trump has the Highest 12 Month Removal Total, by far, of any president, despite the fact that they fudge their numbers by including people that never even tried to come into the Country. Likewise, the Average Daily Catch and Repatriation is, by far, the Highest under President Trump. No other president comes close. So, when you hear these Anchors, Pundits, Dumocrats, and Communists, try to make the case that President Obama’s numbers are comparable to President Trump, it would be nice if people like “Milk Toast” Shannon Bream, and others, would put up a little fight — Just a little. Thank you for your attention to this matter! The correct spelling of the term is “milquetoast.”
Black cat relaxes against his owner’s leg, with languid look and bottom teeth showing
Screenshot of National League Central standings as of April 11, showing the Pittsburgh Pirates in first place by a half game
Donald Trump Truth Social post that reads: "Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Harry holding tabby Kitty Graham not long before we said our final goodbyes at home.
Bloomberg Terminal alert by reporter Andrea Salcedo says “Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying US ground troops into Iran, CBS reports, citing multiple sources briefed on the discussions.”
A black cat sleeps deeply on a white blanket. He is on his back, paws up, eyes completely closed.
Two black cats lounge on a gray armchair.
Child shows off bandage covering site of flu vaccine in upper arm.
All-white Maine coon cat lounges on a vendor table at the Catsbury Park convention in Holmdel, NJ, at Bell Works.
Black cat with one white paw yawns widely while stretching between naps on a gray armchair
A black cat lays on her back, displaying her belly. She has a relaxed face.
Empty parking lot of Metuchen’s NJ Transit rail station
Pancake, new resident