Adi Weiss
@adiweiss.bsky.social
Freelance editor, author, researcher, historian, policy nerd, poet, news and political junkie, knitter, collector of quotes. Word for 2026: intentionally consistent.
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Horsefeathers!
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Horsefeathers!
That is a quote from a decision upholding Senator Mark Kelly's First Amendment claim against Pete Hegseth
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February 18, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Horsefeathers!
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Judge Rufe says govt has failed to comply with her 2/16 order to restore *forthwith* the slavery exhibits to the [George Washington] President's House in Philadelphia. Orders them restored by 5pm Friday. (Govt has appealed, but has not yet moved for a stay.)
![AND NOW, this 18th day of February 2026, upon consideration of Defendant’s failure to comply with this Court’s February 16, 2026 Order to FORTHWITH follow terms and conditions of the Order, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall comply with the terms of this Court’s February 16, 2026 Order by restoring the President’s House site to its physical status as of January 21, 2026 by Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.1
It is so ORDERED.
BY THE COURT:
/s/ Hon. Cynthia M. Rufe
__________________________
HON. CYNTHIA M. RUFE, J.
1 While Defendants appealed this Court’s February 16, 2026 Memorandum Opinion and Order [Doc. No. 58], this Court retains jurisdiction to enforce its own orders when it does not modify or alter the appealed order. § 3921.2 Interlocutory Injunction Appeals—Trial Court Action Pending Appeal, 16 Fed. Prac. & Proc. Juris. § 3921.2 (3d ed.). Defendants have not moved this Court for a stay. The Court is enforcing the deadline for FORTHWITH action, and this order does not modify the February 16, 2026 Order. Absent a stay granted by this Court or the Third Circuit, this Court must enforce its own order. Fed. R. Civ. P. 62(c); E.O.H.C. v. Sec’y United States Dep’t Homeland Security, 950 F.3d 177, 194 (3d. Cir. 2020) (“[E]ach court has the inherent power to enforce its own orders[.]”) (internal quotations and citations omitted).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vrmx2e5gsi23srsy2n7vljvb/bafkreifbznhfyuzfbvpsraagowobk6pcjgutm567suv3ricnciq3puxqee@jpeg)
February 18, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Judge Rufe says govt has failed to comply with her 2/16 order to restore *forthwith* the slavery exhibits to the [George Washington] President's House in Philadelphia. Orders them restored by 5pm Friday. (Govt has appealed, but has not yet moved for a stay.)
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This story has everything: Grift. Immigration industrial complex. DeSantis. Toilets.
Florida gave $92 million to a single porta-potty company involved with "Alligator Alcatraz"; the company is named "Doodie Calls":
www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/17/9...
Florida gave $92 million to a single porta-potty company involved with "Alligator Alcatraz"; the company is named "Doodie Calls":
www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/17/9...
Maxwell: $92 million for porta-potties? Big spending at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
New reports show Florida gave $92 million to a single porta-potty company involved with ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ And the state has yet to produce audits required by law on hundreds of mill…
www.orlandosentinel.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:44 PM
This story has everything: Grift. Immigration industrial complex. DeSantis. Toilets.
Florida gave $92 million to a single porta-potty company involved with "Alligator Alcatraz"; the company is named "Doodie Calls":
www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/17/9...
Florida gave $92 million to a single porta-potty company involved with "Alligator Alcatraz"; the company is named "Doodie Calls":
www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/02/17/9...
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As I predicted last week, the GOP has filed a new lawsuit -- again in Tazewell County. At this point they are just helping increase my firm's court victory count for the cycle. So I guess I should say thanks.😂
After the state Supreme Court's order today, Virginia Democrats are now one referendum vote away from a 10-1 congressional map. I suspect the GOP is trying to figure out how to file a new lawsuit or concoct a theory for SCOTUS. Both will fail.
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
🚨 McDougle et al v. Nardo et al
Learn more here.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:36 PM
As I predicted last week, the GOP has filed a new lawsuit -- again in Tazewell County. At this point they are just helping increase my firm's court victory count for the cycle. So I guess I should say thanks.😂
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Happy Kevin wants economists to be disciplined by their bosses for contradicting the regime's understanding of The Truth.
Hassett: "The basic theory of President Trump's tariffs is sure, we're importing stuff from China, but we've got producers in US who make stuff, maybe at alightly higher place. If we bring stuff home, create demand, then that will hurt China & drive up wages & American consumers will be better off."
February 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Happy Kevin wants economists to be disciplined by their bosses for contradicting the regime's understanding of The Truth.
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i regret to inform you that Trump is ballroom posting again
February 18, 2026 at 9:20 PM
i regret to inform you that Trump is ballroom posting again
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#handsoff
#nokings
#ReleaseALLthefiles
#EpsteinFiles
#lovemyGov
#itsthefuckingguns
#midterms26
#getridofElectoralCollege
#TheEpsteinBallroom
#blackhistorymonth
Release ALL the files NOW
25th Ammendment NOW
Abolish ICE NOW
What the hell? No one should vote for this idiot.
🤬🤬🤬
#nokings
#ReleaseALLthefiles
#EpsteinFiles
#lovemyGov
#itsthefuckingguns
#midterms26
#getridofElectoralCollege
#TheEpsteinBallroom
#blackhistorymonth
Release ALL the files NOW
25th Ammendment NOW
Abolish ICE NOW
What the hell? No one should vote for this idiot.
🤬🤬🤬
The new Trump sycophant owner of Epstein's Zorro Ranch, #DonHuffines, is refusing access to the property in order to check if children's bodies are buried there. Coverup? Naaa…
February 18, 2026 at 5:04 AM
#handsoff
#nokings
#ReleaseALLthefiles
#EpsteinFiles
#lovemyGov
#itsthefuckingguns
#midterms26
#getridofElectoralCollege
#TheEpsteinBallroom
#blackhistorymonth
Release ALL the files NOW
25th Ammendment NOW
Abolish ICE NOW
What the hell? No one should vote for this idiot.
🤬🤬🤬
#nokings
#ReleaseALLthefiles
#EpsteinFiles
#lovemyGov
#itsthefuckingguns
#midterms26
#getridofElectoralCollege
#TheEpsteinBallroom
#blackhistorymonth
Release ALL the files NOW
25th Ammendment NOW
Abolish ICE NOW
What the hell? No one should vote for this idiot.
🤬🤬🤬
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Packed shoulder to shoulder. No showers. One toilet. 24/7.
That’s what ICE is doing in Baltimore while billions of our tax dollars flow in.
Depraved and cruel inhumanity.
Don’t stop calling it out.
That’s what ICE is doing in Baltimore while billions of our tax dollars flow in.
Depraved and cruel inhumanity.
Don’t stop calling it out.
February 18, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Packed shoulder to shoulder. No showers. One toilet. 24/7.
That’s what ICE is doing in Baltimore while billions of our tax dollars flow in.
Depraved and cruel inhumanity.
Don’t stop calling it out.
That’s what ICE is doing in Baltimore while billions of our tax dollars flow in.
Depraved and cruel inhumanity.
Don’t stop calling it out.
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It would’ve cost about $30 billion to pay for subsidies so we could afford to get health insurance
Then Trump would’ve had $8 billion left to help lower the cost of food
Instead, he’s paying for ICE to build concentration camps
While Americans are uninsured and broke
Trump
Affordability
Chaos
Then Trump would’ve had $8 billion left to help lower the cost of food
Instead, he’s paying for ICE to build concentration camps
While Americans are uninsured and broke
Trump
Affordability
Chaos
February 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM
It would’ve cost about $30 billion to pay for subsidies so we could afford to get health insurance
Then Trump would’ve had $8 billion left to help lower the cost of food
Instead, he’s paying for ICE to build concentration camps
While Americans are uninsured and broke
Trump
Affordability
Chaos
Then Trump would’ve had $8 billion left to help lower the cost of food
Instead, he’s paying for ICE to build concentration camps
While Americans are uninsured and broke
Trump
Affordability
Chaos
Yes, I preordered a book, but it’s research. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
February 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Yes, I preordered a book, but it’s research. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
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When future generations study this moment, this will be one of the most read primary source documents.
You can read it now, the day it came out. We are living history, and we have a job to do.
Thank you Will McGrath and all of your neighbors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
You can read it now, the day it came out. We are living history, and we have a job to do.
Thank you Will McGrath and all of your neighbors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
Opinion | In the Resistance, We Drive Minivans
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:49 PM
When future generations study this moment, this will be one of the most read primary source documents.
You can read it now, the day it came out. We are living history, and we have a job to do.
Thank you Will McGrath and all of your neighbors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
You can read it now, the day it came out. We are living history, and we have a job to do.
Thank you Will McGrath and all of your neighbors. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
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This is Princess. She and her human work hard every day collecting trash at an apartment building. It is an often thankless job, but one kind resident thought the pair should know how much they are appreciated, and that Princess should get a uniform too. 13/10 for all (TT: oliviaolp)
February 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This is Princess. She and her human work hard every day collecting trash at an apartment building. It is an often thankless job, but one kind resident thought the pair should know how much they are appreciated, and that Princess should get a uniform too. 13/10 for all (TT: oliviaolp)
Apparently Chamberlain Harris is the latest “well-qualified judges of the fine arts.” Apparently the meaning of that phrase has changed since its founding.
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Trump picks his White House assistant for panel reviewing ballroom
Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old White House aide and the president’s longtime executive assistant, is set to be sworn in Thursday.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Apparently Chamberlain Harris is the latest “well-qualified judges of the fine arts.” Apparently the meaning of that phrase has changed since its founding.
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History Notes
February 18, 1943: The Gestapo arrest Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie, leaders of the German youth group Weisse Rose (White Rose), for opposing the Nazi regime. They are beheaded a few days later.
February 18, 1943: The Gestapo arrest Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie, leaders of the German youth group Weisse Rose (White Rose), for opposing the Nazi regime. They are beheaded a few days later.
February 18, 2026 at 3:59 AM
History Notes
February 18, 1943: The Gestapo arrest Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie, leaders of the German youth group Weisse Rose (White Rose), for opposing the Nazi regime. They are beheaded a few days later.
February 18, 1943: The Gestapo arrest Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie, leaders of the German youth group Weisse Rose (White Rose), for opposing the Nazi regime. They are beheaded a few days later.
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To suddenly have politics be a no go discussion at the Berlinale is a little weird. Especially at the very moment when everyone WANTS them to say something to remind the world they actually are artists. 😄
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza
At least 80 film-makers and stars sign open letter after German festival jury president Wim Wenders says they should keep out of politics
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
To suddenly have politics be a no go discussion at the Berlinale is a little weird. Especially at the very moment when everyone WANTS them to say something to remind the world they actually are artists. 😄
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
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How many ways can they enrich themselves off of our suffering and deaths?
The limit does not exist.
The limit does not exist.
Eric Trump Invests in ‘Low Cost Per Kill’ Drone Company
The president’s son has joined a deal to take the Israeli company Xtend public.
www.wsj.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM
How many ways can they enrich themselves off of our suffering and deaths?
The limit does not exist.
The limit does not exist.
“Horsefeathers!”
Podcast Episode · Main Justice · 02/17/2026 · 58m
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February 18, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Opinion | Lessons for Democrats From Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Populism
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February 17, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Armed 18-year-old arrested inside the Capitol.
February 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Armed 18-year-old arrested inside the Capitol.
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Our Montclair Sundays protest group is co-hosting the local #NoKings3 along with a whole slew of awesome groups. March 28 at Noon. Deets at link. JOIN US.
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS Montclair Area Rally · No Kings
On Saturday, March 28th @ noon, The Montclair Dems and our network of grassroots groups will be hosting the "No Kings" Event in Montclair. We are proud to have organized three of the previous largest...
www.mobilize.us
February 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Our Montclair Sundays protest group is co-hosting the local #NoKings3 along with a whole slew of awesome groups. March 28 at Noon. Deets at link. JOIN US.
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
