Column | A line in the sand moment for Europe and the U.S. The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy landed like a grenade in Brussels, underscoring the depth of ideological vehemence within the White House.

Instead of focusing on threats from Russia and China, Trump’s new National Security Strategy takes aim at Europe, warning against “civilizational erasure” caused by unfettered migration and a feckless liberal establishment @ishaantharoor.bsky.social writes

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Trump appears to doze off in another meeting It was the second time in a month Trump has appeared to struggle to stay awake as his advisers have spoken to cameras about the administration’s initiatives.

During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Trump seemed to nod off at various points, the second time in less than a month that Trump has appeared to struggle to stay awake as his advisers speak about the administration’s initiatives.

Phillies protect 3 prospects from Rule 5 draft: What you need to know Here is an overview of the three prospects, and a look at whom the Phillies chose not to protect.

Phillies add three to 40-man roster. No surprises. But all three could factor somehow in 2026. Here’s @charlottevarnes.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

The Spain game will be OG QB2 Josh Johnson’s 10th international NFL game. He’s played in all 3 London stadiums & said he told his less traveled teammates to try the local food (he’s had oxtail lasagna and a carrot soup, and to beware the slick pitch “gotta have your feet underneath you more”

Why the Phillies are bringing back José Alvarado by exercising $9M club option The decision reflects the club's confidence that Alvarado can return to form after a season interrupted by an 80-game PED suspension.

It was a forgettable 2025 season for José Alvarado, but a $9 million decision to bring him back in 2026 didn’t feel too complicated. He would have been one of the best lefty relievers on the market. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

No, Jayden Daniels isn’t on the path to becoming Washington’s next RGIII

No matter what else happens tonight, let it be known that Aaron Nola showed up and did his job when he needed to most

How the Phillies, with Aaron Nola starting, are approaching a do-or-die Game 3 Using Nola, then Ranger Suárez could allow the Phillies to navigate the pitfalls of the sixth and seventh, when the pen has struggled.

Aaron Nola is starting a do-or-die Game 3. Why? The Phillies have their reasons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Was all the space in Commander’s zone D by design or due to poor execution?

Zack Wheeler, in uniform, is announced with the Phillies reserves … to thunderous applause.

That was, like, the exact spot of the Jimmy Rollins walk-off hit in 2009 NLCS. Right?

Realmuto opens NLDS scoring with two-run triple off Ohtani It wasn’t a walk-off, but J.T. Realmuto got Citizens Bank Park rocking against the Dodgers in almost the same part of the ballpark that Jimmy Rollins did in 2009. Realmuto’s two-run triple off Shohei ...

That was a fun moment. philliesnation.com/2025/10/phil...

Mascot, big brother and Ryder Cup hero: Shane Lowry earns his moment in the sun

The U.S. needs a Ryder Cup miracle. It only has itself to blame for that

One day the Phillies will learn to stop being thrown out at third on ground balls hit to short

Unfortunately that day is not today

I’m just wondering what country Trump has been to lately where he didn’t go from armored limo to palace to clubhouse to golf course. Which part is “going to hell,” the 19th Hole bar?

The Commanders’ defensive front proved it can take over a game Washington was gashed in its Week 2 loss at Green Bay but responded with an emphatic performance Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Commanders’ defense was gashed in Green Bay. Its response against the Raiders was emphatic.

The D.C. City Council, in an 11-2 vote, gives second and final approval for a $3.8B project, including a 65,000-seat stadium on the old RFK Stadium site by 2030, along with a massive mixed-use development of the surrounding area. The Commanders are, officially, returning to D.C.

D.C.’s $3.7 billion Commanders stadium deal gets final council approval The Commanders stadium project will transform a largely vacant and blighted swath of D.C. and return the team to the city its owners have described as its “spiritual home.”

Breaking news: A $3.7 billion deal to build a new Washington Commanders stadium and redevelop old RFK site has gotten final approval from the D.C. Council.

Bolsonaro found guilty in attempted coup, assassination plot Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled the former president tried to reverse his 2022 election loss with a plot that included plans to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

BREAKING Brazil’s supreme court finds former President Jair Bolsonaro guilty of attempting a military coup, with plans to assassinate Lula, to stay in power after his 2022 election loss. Trump, a Bolsonaro friend, had pressured the court to drop the case

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Believe the hype. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is already a success story.

NEWS: ESPN is giving Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon new three-year deals to keep the show “Pardon The Interruption” going, a source told @andrewmarchand.bsky.social.

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Caleb Williams recorded a -13% completion percentage over expectation, per NFL Next Gen Stats.

A virtual tie with Bryce Young for the worst CPOE game of Week 1.

‘There’s plenty to clean up’ for a Commanders team with big expectations

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto records milestone 200th caught stealing in win over Marlins Read - Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto records milestone 200th caught stealing in win over Marlins - and more Phillies news and rumors at PhilliesNation.com.

J.T. Realmuto recorded a new milestone against his old team.

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Trea Turner has his SEVENTH four hit game of the season

BREAKING: The Justice Department's acting deputy chief was caught on a hidden camera saying that the government will "redact every Republican" from an Epstein client list and "leave all the liberal, Democratic people," per Axios

Four homers back Sánchez as Phillies beat Marlins The Phillies slugged their way past the Marlins on Friday night, bashing four homers to give Cristopher Sánchez more than enough cushion in a 9-3 series-opening win. Sánchez turned in his second strai...

Tough to beat Sánchez with four dingers at his backing. philliesnation.com/2025/09/phil...

Jayden Daniels doesn’t seek the spotlight; it’s coming for him anyway