Alexis
@alexis8.bsky.social
Global citizen, currently in Paris, France. Some of the things I love: creating, technology, art, science, literature, music, travel, and more. Democracy is a given.
No cold DMs, please.
No cold DMs, please.
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Whether this is true or not, we do not know BUT we do know that ODNI continues to block our client's lawful right to brief Congress abt content of whistleblower complaint & surrounding process.
That matters.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
That matters.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
Intelligence Dispute Centers on Kushner Reference in Intercepted Communication
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Whether this is true or not, we do not know BUT we do know that ODNI continues to block our client's lawful right to brief Congress abt content of whistleblower complaint & surrounding process.
That matters.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
That matters.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
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"[L]ayoffs to CDC staff who worked on smoking meant an important survey on youth smoking and vaping — normally out in the fall — was never released." So much for MAHA. www.wsls.com/news/politic...
RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore
Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”.
www.wsls.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:58 PM
"[L]ayoffs to CDC staff who worked on smoking meant an important survey on youth smoking and vaping — normally out in the fall — was never released." So much for MAHA. www.wsls.com/news/politic...
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"Epstein Directed Aide to Obtain Hidden Video Cameras"
Videos were found during Democrats review of Epstein files at DOJ.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Videos were found during Democrats review of Epstein files at DOJ.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Epstein Directed Aide to Obtain Hidden Video Cameras
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:12 PM
"Epstein Directed Aide to Obtain Hidden Video Cameras"
Videos were found during Democrats review of Epstein files at DOJ.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Videos were found during Democrats review of Epstein files at DOJ.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
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They zip tied children!
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
February 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
They zip tied children!
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
This administration has not 1 shred of decency or humanity. They lie & attempt to explain their atrocities away.
Let's remind them that even the people who aren't actually committing the brutality will be held accountable.
Remember the Nuremberg trials.
#ICELawlessness
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Donald Trump's administration is falsely claiming that greenhouse gases are not a threat to public health — breaking the law to once again grovel to the oil industry.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
Trump repeals EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution | CNN
The Trump Environmental Protection Agency delivered a significant blow to longstanding US climate policy on Thursday, finalizing rules to revoke a 2009 scientific finding that human-caused climate cha...
www.cnn.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Donald Trump's administration is falsely claiming that greenhouse gases are not a threat to public health — breaking the law to once again grovel to the oil industry.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
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The court order we won to release over $200 million in funding for the Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel project is now in effect.
The Trump administration never had the authority to freeze these funds, and now they must be delivered swiftly to keep this critical project moving.
The Trump administration never had the authority to freeze these funds, and now they must be delivered swiftly to keep this critical project moving.
February 12, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The court order we won to release over $200 million in funding for the Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel project is now in effect.
The Trump administration never had the authority to freeze these funds, and now they must be delivered swiftly to keep this critical project moving.
The Trump administration never had the authority to freeze these funds, and now they must be delivered swiftly to keep this critical project moving.
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Yeah, we know. 🙄
U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr:
"I'm not scared of germs. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats."
www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr:
"I'm not scared of germs. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats."
www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
Trump’s Health secretary admits he used to snort cocaine off toilet seats
The admission came during the Health Secretary's appearance on comedian Theo Von's podcast.
www.mlive.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Yeah, we know. 🙄
U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr:
"I'm not scared of germs. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats."
www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr:
"I'm not scared of germs. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats."
www.mlive.com/news/2026/02...
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Let’s be clear: these protections help keep our air breathable, our water drinkable, and our communities healthy. However, Trump decided to prioritize the interests of fossil fuel companies over the health and safety of Americans.
Climate change isn't a scam; he is.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
Climate change isn't a scam; he is.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Let’s be clear: these protections help keep our air breathable, our water drinkable, and our communities healthy. However, Trump decided to prioritize the interests of fossil fuel companies over the health and safety of Americans.
Climate change isn't a scam; he is.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
Climate change isn't a scam; he is.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
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Trump appointed judges are rejecting ICE's
UNLAWFUL arrest & detention scheme
When even your own nominees say you've gone too far, that tells you something
@democracydefendersfund.org is pushing back on these abuses & we've called for Miller & Noem to be fired -TN
UNLAWFUL arrest & detention scheme
When even your own nominees say you've gone too far, that tells you something
@democracydefendersfund.org is pushing back on these abuses & we've called for Miller & Noem to be fired -TN
February 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Trump appointed judges are rejecting ICE's
UNLAWFUL arrest & detention scheme
When even your own nominees say you've gone too far, that tells you something
@democracydefendersfund.org is pushing back on these abuses & we've called for Miller & Noem to be fired -TN
UNLAWFUL arrest & detention scheme
When even your own nominees say you've gone too far, that tells you something
@democracydefendersfund.org is pushing back on these abuses & we've called for Miller & Noem to be fired -TN
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Sen. Mark Kelly’s First Amendment rights by moving to strip him of his retired military rank for reminding troops in a video last year that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders, a federal judge ruled Thursday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Horsefeathers!’: Judge blasts Hegseth’s attempt to demote Sen. Kelly over video to U.S. troops
The fiery decision against Hegseth included 15 exclamation points.
www.democracydocket.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated Sen. Mark Kelly’s First Amendment rights by moving to strip him of his retired military rank for reminding troops in a video last year that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders, a federal judge ruled Thursday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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“Led by a president who refers to climate change as a “hoax,” the administration is essentially saying that the vast majority of scientists around the world are wrong and that a hotter planet is not the menace that decades of research shows it to be.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
“Led by a president who refers to climate change as a “hoax,” the administration is essentially saying that the vast majority of scientists around the world are wrong and that a hotter planet is not the menace that decades of research shows it to be.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...
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I voted NO on the Republican DHS bill, as it does nothing to hold ICE agents accountable or stop families from being torn apart.
Senate Republicans refused to guarantee basic accountability measures, leaving critical agencies like FEMA and TSA without funding while the Senate takes week off.
Senate Republicans refused to guarantee basic accountability measures, leaving critical agencies like FEMA and TSA without funding while the Senate takes week off.
February 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I voted NO on the Republican DHS bill, as it does nothing to hold ICE agents accountable or stop families from being torn apart.
Senate Republicans refused to guarantee basic accountability measures, leaving critical agencies like FEMA and TSA without funding while the Senate takes week off.
Senate Republicans refused to guarantee basic accountability measures, leaving critical agencies like FEMA and TSA without funding while the Senate takes week off.
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Still around 100 community reports of ICE activity around the Twin Cities today, the most of any state by far.
In case you’re wondering why so many of us aren’t quite taking Homan’s presser today at face value.
In case you’re wondering why so many of us aren’t quite taking Homan’s presser today at face value.
February 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Still around 100 community reports of ICE activity around the Twin Cities today, the most of any state by far.
In case you’re wondering why so many of us aren’t quite taking Homan’s presser today at face value.
In case you’re wondering why so many of us aren’t quite taking Homan’s presser today at face value.
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NEW: We’re publishing a full list of the 373 federal judges who have ruled against ICE’s mass detention policy and the 28 who have endorsed it — as well as links to key rulings by each.
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NEW: We’re publishing a full list of the 373 federal judges who have ruled against ICE’s mass detention policy and the 28 who have endorsed it — as well as links to key rulings by each.
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C., on Thursday ordered the trump administration to "facilitate the return from third countries" of Alien Enemies Act deportees who "desire" to come back to the United States as habeas cases proceed.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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MSN
www.msn.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington, D.C., on Thursday ordered the trump administration to "facilitate the return from third countries" of Alien Enemies Act deportees who "desire" to come back to the United States as habeas cases proceed.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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Email exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell were released as part of the Epstein files, which sparked an exodus at Wasserman’s talent agency.
Casey Wasserman Will Remain LA Olympics Committee Chair Amid Epstein Files Fallout
Email exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell were released as part of the Epstein files, which sparked an exodus at Wasserman’s talent agency.
www.forbes.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Email exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell were released as part of the Epstein files, which sparked an exodus at Wasserman’s talent agency.
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This is big news. Keep focused. Kushner just met Netanyahu and he also received 2 billion from Saudi Arabia. MBS used to say he had Kushner in his back pocket.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Gabbard Whistleblower Complaint Based on Intercepted Conversation About Jared Kushner
The substance of the conversation, which covered in part issues related to Iran, isn’t known.
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
This is big news. Keep focused. Kushner just met Netanyahu and he also received 2 billion from Saudi Arabia. MBS used to say he had Kushner in his back pocket.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
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Tom Bowman, policy counsel for the Center for Democracy & Technology, said that "the improper sharing of taxpayer data is unsafe, unlawful, and subject to serious criminal penalties." https://to.pbs.org/3OcOYt4
Data of thousands of taxpayers wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says
The revelation stems from a data-sharing agreement signed last April by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcem...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Tom Bowman, policy counsel for the Center for Democracy & Technology, said that "the improper sharing of taxpayer data is unsafe, unlawful, and subject to serious criminal penalties." https://to.pbs.org/3OcOYt4
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Trump's big, ugly budget megabill gives ICE more agents than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
It does this by stripping food away from children, the disabled, and the working poor.
Not one more penny.
It does this by stripping food away from children, the disabled, and the working poor.
Not one more penny.
February 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Trump's big, ugly budget megabill gives ICE more agents than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries.
It does this by stripping food away from children, the disabled, and the working poor.
Not one more penny.
It does this by stripping food away from children, the disabled, and the working poor.
Not one more penny.