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“WEXMAC TITUS allows ICE to treat immigration enforcement like a national security operation rather than a standard civil immigration one,” Michael Wriston, a 20-year veteran military analyst who is now a researcher and reporter with @projectsaltbox.bsky.social told me.
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:47 AM
“WEXMAC TITUS allows ICE to treat immigration enforcement like a national security operation rather than a standard civil immigration one,” Michael Wriston, a 20-year veteran military analyst who is now a researcher and reporter with @projectsaltbox.bsky.social told me.
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The Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract (WEXMAC) program was created so the Navy could quickly respond in the wake of international natural disasters, pandemics, etc.
There were 26 designated regions—until last year when they added #27: TITUS (Territorial Integrity of the United States)
There were 26 designated regions—until last year when they added #27: TITUS (Territorial Integrity of the United States)
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract (WEXMAC) program was created so the Navy could quickly respond in the wake of international natural disasters, pandemics, etc.
There were 26 designated regions—until last year when they added #27: TITUS (Territorial Integrity of the United States)
There were 26 designated regions—until last year when they added #27: TITUS (Territorial Integrity of the United States)
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NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
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Update: The Handbasket appears to be working again. Read now!
(And if your only comment on this complex story that I spent days working on is yelling at me for calling it the Dept. of War, I will scream. That is what it’s called in official documents and I’m being consistent.)
(And if your only comment on this complex story that I spent days working on is yelling at me for calling it the Dept. of War, I will scream. That is what it’s called in official documents and I’m being consistent.)
NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Update: The Handbasket appears to be working again. Read now!
(And if your only comment on this complex story that I spent days working on is yelling at me for calling it the Dept. of War, I will scream. That is what it’s called in official documents and I’m being consistent.)
(And if your only comment on this complex story that I spent days working on is yelling at me for calling it the Dept. of War, I will scream. That is what it’s called in official documents and I’m being consistent.)
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it is so clear that the mental model of politics these guys has is of playing a video game
February 18, 2026 at 2:58 AM
it is so clear that the mental model of politics these guys has is of playing a video game
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anyway let’s check in with keir starmer to see how “conceding to popular prejudice” is working our for the labour party
February 18, 2026 at 2:53 AM
anyway let’s check in with keir starmer to see how “conceding to popular prejudice” is working our for the labour party
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there is also something very “i have never interacted with a human being” about the idea that you can pick and choose which rights you’re going to defend without any backlash within your coalition
February 18, 2026 at 2:57 AM
there is also something very “i have never interacted with a human being” about the idea that you can pick and choose which rights you’re going to defend without any backlash within your coalition
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Georgia Republicans held on better than in your average special election tonight, winning a state Senate race by 18% in a district Trump had carried by 23%. Republican Steven McNeel will join the state Senate.
February 18, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Georgia Republicans held on better than in your average special election tonight, winning a state Senate race by 18% in a district Trump had carried by 23%. Republican Steven McNeel will join the state Senate.
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Honestly curious if anyone has done messaging on Trump’s parsons-for-cash scheme because it is leagues beyond what any previous president had done
Trump pardoned a billionaire who had pledged to illegally route foreign money into U.S. elections as part of a scheme to bribe Puerto Rico’s governor — after the billionaire's daughter gave $3.5M to Trump's super PAC.
But the facts point to another legal violation. campaignlegal.org/update/seeki...
But the facts point to another legal violation. campaignlegal.org/update/seeki...
Seeking Pardon, Foreign Billionaire Allegedly Funneled Millions to Trump Super PAC
campaignlegal.org
February 18, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Honestly curious if anyone has done messaging on Trump’s parsons-for-cash scheme because it is leagues beyond what any previous president had done
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MIKE LAWLER: I do support the Gateway Project. The president made the point that the federal govt will not be responsible for cost overruns
COLLINS: But that's not even the dispute. The dispute is just the funding for it period & the 1,000 people who got laid off b/c funding was halted by the admin
COLLINS: But that's not even the dispute. The dispute is just the funding for it period & the 1,000 people who got laid off b/c funding was halted by the admin
February 18, 2026 at 3:01 AM
MIKE LAWLER: I do support the Gateway Project. The president made the point that the federal govt will not be responsible for cost overruns
COLLINS: But that's not even the dispute. The dispute is just the funding for it period & the 1,000 people who got laid off b/c funding was halted by the admin
COLLINS: But that's not even the dispute. The dispute is just the funding for it period & the 1,000 people who got laid off b/c funding was halted by the admin
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We are laser-focused on tracking them down, holding ICE accountable for this monstrous action, demanding specific details on their whereabouts and wellbeing, and ensuring their safety.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
We are laser-focused on tracking them down, holding ICE accountable for this monstrous action, demanding specific details on their whereabouts and wellbeing, and ensuring their safety.
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To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous. My staff and I are in contact with Juan’s family.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
To unnecessarily deport a sick baby and his entire family is heinous. My staff and I are in contact with Juan’s family.
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According to their attorney, ICE deported the family with only the money that they had in their commissary—a total of $190.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
According to their attorney, ICE deported the family with only the money that they had in their commissary—a total of $190.
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After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
After a discussion with their attorney, I have confirmed that Juan, his 16-month-old sister, his mom, and his dad have been deported.
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Thread.
In case you, like me, are having trouble keeping track of the atrocities, some background:
news4sanantonio.com/news/local/c...
In case you, like me, are having trouble keeping track of the atrocities, some background:
news4sanantonio.com/news/local/c...
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Thread.
In case you, like me, are having trouble keeping track of the atrocities, some background:
news4sanantonio.com/news/local/c...
In case you, like me, are having trouble keeping track of the atrocities, some background:
news4sanantonio.com/news/local/c...
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Phil Gonzalez from CBS, welcome to the Verge’s background policy www.theverge.com/policy/88000...
![CBS spokesperson Phil Gonzales provided The Verge with the same statement claiming
Colbert was not blocked from broadcasting the interview that was given to Variety and other outlets, but refused to attribute it by name per The Verge's background policy. Asked for a name, Gonzales wrote, "Respectfully, you don't need to use the statement. We will keep that in mind next time verge as us to reply [sic]."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x56l2n7i7babgdzqul4bd433/bafkreiecp7ghxndbvxo2ek6gdld4lcehxv2dnrzzqccn347oyoexaz2ctq@jpeg)
February 17, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Phil Gonzalez from CBS, welcome to the Verge’s background policy www.theverge.com/policy/88000...
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Folks...
MOIST OWLETTE SEASON
🪶 🐣 🦉
MOIST OWLETTE SEASON
🪶 🐣 🦉
February 17, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Folks...
MOIST OWLETTE SEASON
🪶 🐣 🦉
MOIST OWLETTE SEASON
🪶 🐣 🦉
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their biggest mistake was proving that we can take care of each other way more effectively than they can take care of us, part 271
lol, it’s a lot easier to form a tenants union when everyone in the building is in the same group chat
MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM
their biggest mistake was proving that we can take care of each other way more effectively than they can take care of us, part 271
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lol, it’s a lot easier to form a tenants union when everyone in the building is in the same group chat
MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
February 18, 2026 at 3:03 AM
lol, it’s a lot easier to form a tenants union when everyone in the building is in the same group chat
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MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
February 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
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on the one hand it is good to know that not every single person who voted for him or stayed away is ontologically evil and some of them just were not paying attention
on the other hand COME ON
on the other hand COME ON
To witness the horrors of the past year and know that people let it happen because they weren't paying attention is infuriating
February 18, 2026 at 3:09 AM
on the one hand it is good to know that not every single person who voted for him or stayed away is ontologically evil and some of them just were not paying attention
on the other hand COME ON
on the other hand COME ON
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my kingdom for an electorate that, when throwing the bums out, does not immediately replace them with the previous bums
February 18, 2026 at 3:03 AM
my kingdom for an electorate that, when throwing the bums out, does not immediately replace them with the previous bums
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the American people, who have the memory of a concussed goldfish: “oh yeah, we hate Donald Trump!”
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
the American people, who have the memory of a concussed goldfish: “oh yeah, we hate Donald Trump!”
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I just got my annual Public Lending Right cheque for Because Internet from the Canada Council for the Arts, so permit me a thread about what the public lending right is and why you should request books you love from public libraries!
February 18, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I just got my annual Public Lending Right cheque for Because Internet from the Canada Council for the Arts, so permit me a thread about what the public lending right is and why you should request books you love from public libraries!
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So right off the bat on the first page of actual transcript we see that Ron chose to produce the requested Twitter DMs from Smash in an...unusual...format.
And by unusual I mean "what the fuck is this nonsense!?" (6)
And by unusual I mean "what the fuck is this nonsense!?" (6)
February 18, 2026 at 1:12 AM
So right off the bat on the first page of actual transcript we see that Ron chose to produce the requested Twitter DMs from Smash in an...unusual...format.
And by unusual I mean "what the fuck is this nonsense!?" (6)
And by unusual I mean "what the fuck is this nonsense!?" (6)