Brian Hill
@brianhill53703.bsky.social
Public sector software developer.
I look for things that make us go.
We are currently clean on OPSEC.
I look for things that make us go.
We are currently clean on OPSEC.
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NEW: A page from Bondi's burn book. This is a list of the searches by Rep Jayapal of the unredacted Epstein files. That means the DOJ grabbed her search terms from the computers they set up for members of congress to view the Epstein files to use as ammunition. The photo is from Reuters.
February 11, 2026 at 11:36 PM
NEW: A page from Bondi's burn book. This is a list of the searches by Rep Jayapal of the unredacted Epstein files. That means the DOJ grabbed her search terms from the computers they set up for members of congress to view the Epstein files to use as ammunition. The photo is from Reuters.
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While the DOJ can conduct investigations involving Congress members, it is bound by strict guidelines that generally require warrants for surveillance.
February 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
While the DOJ can conduct investigations involving Congress members, it is bound by strict guidelines that generally require warrants for surveillance.
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Columbia Protester in ICE Custody for Nearly a Year Suffers Seizure
Columbia Protester in ICE Custody for Nearly a Year Suffers Seizure
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Columbia Protester in ICE Custody for Nearly a Year Suffers Seizure
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under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
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Rand Paul: "I see not even a hint here of anything aggressive on [Pretti's] part. I don't think this should take months and months. There needs to be a conclusion ... the public needs to know, if I go to a protest and shout something at people, could I be killed?"
February 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Rand Paul: "I see not even a hint here of anything aggressive on [Pretti's] part. I don't think this should take months and months. There needs to be a conclusion ... the public needs to know, if I go to a protest and shout something at people, could I be killed?"
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X did not respond to our requests for comment about Elon Musk allegedly violating US sanctions on Iran.
But within hours of us contacting them, they began removing blue checkmarks from the accounts we flagged.
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
But within hours of us contacting them, they began removing blue checkmarks from the accounts we flagged.
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk’s X Appears to Be Violating US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders
While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk’s X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Check marks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.
www.wired.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
X did not respond to our requests for comment about Elon Musk allegedly violating US sanctions on Iran.
But within hours of us contacting them, they began removing blue checkmarks from the accounts we flagged.
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
But within hours of us contacting them, they began removing blue checkmarks from the accounts we flagged.
www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
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Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Drag every one of these monsters into the public eye
February 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Drag every one of these monsters into the public eye
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Free speech something something
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Free speech something something
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Apple News is an enormously important generator of traffic to publishers. Google has a long history of hostility to publishers (including by deploying shitty AI overviews that have vastly reduced traffic) and Facebook has cut way back on referrals. So of course Trump's FTC wants to go after Apple.
February 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Apple News is an enormously important generator of traffic to publishers. Google has a long history of hostility to publishers (including by deploying shitty AI overviews that have vastly reduced traffic) and Facebook has cut way back on referrals. So of course Trump's FTC wants to go after Apple.
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The exorbitant privilege of the US brain gain is fading ft.trib.al/2hil0KW | opinion
The exorbitant privilege of the US brain gain is fading
In India, domestic tech entrepreneurs are outperforming those who return home after a stint in Silicon Valley
ft.trib.al
February 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The exorbitant privilege of the US brain gain is fading ft.trib.al/2hil0KW | opinion
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B of A: “.. The u-rate has risen half as fast in this cycle vs. any prior cycle. ..
“.. we think the Fed is running the risk of over-easing and wasting its
‘ammunition’, especially if it keeps cutting rates absent a larger increase in the u-rate.”
“.. we think the Fed is running the risk of over-easing and wasting its
‘ammunition’, especially if it keeps cutting rates absent a larger increase in the u-rate.”
February 12, 2026 at 2:41 PM
B of A: “.. The u-rate has risen half as fast in this cycle vs. any prior cycle. ..
“.. we think the Fed is running the risk of over-easing and wasting its
‘ammunition’, especially if it keeps cutting rates absent a larger increase in the u-rate.”
“.. we think the Fed is running the risk of over-easing and wasting its
‘ammunition’, especially if it keeps cutting rates absent a larger increase in the u-rate.”
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February 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Electricity prices are rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead
Electricity prices are rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead
The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the mid-term elections this November.
cnb.cx
February 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Electricity prices are rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead
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Are we at the point now where -- even if you've "committed" to US manufacturing investment on the threat of tariffs -- you're doing the math on just waiting him out? Or hedging the possibility of a policy pendulum swing?
“.. US manufacturing accounted for 11% of GDP before this one-man war on trade began in 2018. By the second quarter of 2025, manufacturing had shrunk to 9.4% of GDP.” 👀
February 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Are we at the point now where -- even if you've "committed" to US manufacturing investment on the threat of tariffs -- you're doing the math on just waiting him out? Or hedging the possibility of a policy pendulum swing?
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“.. US manufacturing accounted for 11% of GDP before this one-man war on trade began in 2018. By the second quarter of 2025, manufacturing had shrunk to 9.4% of GDP.” 👀
February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
“.. US manufacturing accounted for 11% of GDP before this one-man war on trade began in 2018. By the second quarter of 2025, manufacturing had shrunk to 9.4% of GDP.” 👀
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Pam Bondi get rekt
February 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Pam Bondi get rekt
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Mike Johnson on Pam Bondi potentially looking up members of Congress’s Epstein search history.
“I've heard the allegations I'm looking into that myself. It would obviously be an important line that's crossed, and obviously we can't allow for that.”
“I've heard the allegations I'm looking into that myself. It would obviously be an important line that's crossed, and obviously we can't allow for that.”
February 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Mike Johnson on Pam Bondi potentially looking up members of Congress’s Epstein search history.
“I've heard the allegations I'm looking into that myself. It would obviously be an important line that's crossed, and obviously we can't allow for that.”
“I've heard the allegations I'm looking into that myself. It would obviously be an important line that's crossed, and obviously we can't allow for that.”
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Q: Rep. Jayapal accused the DOJ of tracking her search history. Is that appropriate conduct?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
February 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Q: Rep. Jayapal accused the DOJ of tracking her search history. Is that appropriate conduct?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
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I think I'll wait for Minnesotans to tell us when it's over.
Homan in Minnesota: "I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude. A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue."
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I think I'll wait for Minnesotans to tell us when it's over.
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I’m still reeling from that Pam Bondi bullshit from yesterday
February 12, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I’m still reeling from that Pam Bondi bullshit from yesterday
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HHS is canceling $600 million in CDC grants for HIV and STD prevention in CA, IL, CO, and MN that were marked for state and local health departments, hospitals, universities and non-governmental organizations. These cuts conspicuously correspond to areas of DHS operations as well.
Trump administration cuts $600 million in HIV, STD prevention and surveillance grants
The Trump administration is terminating $600 million in CDC grants for programs supporting HIV and STD prevention and HIV surveillance.
abcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
HHS is canceling $600 million in CDC grants for HIV and STD prevention in CA, IL, CO, and MN that were marked for state and local health departments, hospitals, universities and non-governmental organizations. These cuts conspicuously correspond to areas of DHS operations as well.
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The DHS funding bill remains the only point of leverage.
Use it to its fullest possible advantage to rein in ICE abuses.
Leaving MN is at best a temporary reprieve they could reverse in a day.
Use it to its fullest possible advantage to rein in ICE abuses.
Leaving MN is at best a temporary reprieve they could reverse in a day.
February 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The DHS funding bill remains the only point of leverage.
Use it to its fullest possible advantage to rein in ICE abuses.
Leaving MN is at best a temporary reprieve they could reverse in a day.
Use it to its fullest possible advantage to rein in ICE abuses.
Leaving MN is at best a temporary reprieve they could reverse in a day.
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There’s a vote in DC tomorrow that would give DHS $11 billion more in funding. Schumer and Jeffries have already walked back any “demands” they had for DHS.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
There’s a vote in DC tomorrow that would give DHS $11 billion more in funding. Schumer and Jeffries have already walked back any “demands” they had for DHS.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.