David Jenni
@davidjenni.bsky.social
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As actual “jackbooted government thugs” wage war on an American city, the people who spent decades warning about government tyranny aren’t just silent. They’re stoked.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/what-happe...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/what-happe...
What Happened to the "Don't Tread On Me" Conservatives?
Guess what, they never cared about individual rights or had a problem with state violence. It just depends on who's on the receiving end.
paulwaldman.substack.com
For all those Gadsen flag carriers and 2A shouters, it was never about government overreach per se, it was always about putting “those liberals” like Ms Good in their place. Once the ICE jackbooted thugs work against us liberals, that overreach is cheered on by them.
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last month the US secretly deported nine asylum seekers to cameroon where they’ve been trapped at a local government-owned compound until they agree to return to their home countries where they face persecution and death. none have history of violence.
U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
last month the US secretly deported nine asylum seekers to cameroon where they’ve been trapped at a local government-owned compound until they agree to return to their home countries where they face persecution and death. none have history of violence.
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To my surprise, CDC is still tracking how many children RFK condemns to measles. Cases are getting younger and, of course, it is spreading faster.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
February 16, 2026 at 12:21 PM
To my surprise, CDC is still tracking how many children RFK condemns to measles. Cases are getting younger and, of course, it is spreading faster.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
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President Trump keeps threatening to unilaterally impose rules (like voter ID requirements) on upcoming elections.
Today's "One First" explains why, whether as a matter of constitutional law, existing federal statutes, or simple, practical logistics, his (ominous) threats are ultimately empty ones:
Today's "One First" explains why, whether as a matter of constitutional law, existing federal statutes, or simple, practical logistics, his (ominous) threats are ultimately empty ones:
210. The President's Lack of Power Over Elections
President Trump keeps insisting that he can unilaterally change the rules for voting in the midterms. It's not just that he's *wrong*; it's that there's no mechanism through which he could even *try.*
www.stevevladeck.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:39 PM
President Trump keeps threatening to unilaterally impose rules (like voter ID requirements) on upcoming elections.
Today's "One First" explains why, whether as a matter of constitutional law, existing federal statutes, or simple, practical logistics, his (ominous) threats are ultimately empty ones:
Today's "One First" explains why, whether as a matter of constitutional law, existing federal statutes, or simple, practical logistics, his (ominous) threats are ultimately empty ones:
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My theory of the moment: The extraordinary courage of ordinary people in places like Minneapolis is reawakening us to our social and economic ties to immigrants. It's making "love thy neighbor" cool again. That's the ultimate antidote to MAGA hate.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
February 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
My theory of the moment: The extraordinary courage of ordinary people in places like Minneapolis is reawakening us to our social and economic ties to immigrants. It's making "love thy neighbor" cool again. That's the ultimate antidote to MAGA hate.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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"US businesses and consumers last year paid for nearly 90% of 2025’s import taxes, the Fed branch found." edition.cnn.com/2026/02/12/b...
A year in, it’s official: Americans, not foreigners, are paying for Trump’s tariffs | CNN Business
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York confirms what economists have long warned about: The burden of tariffs is borne almost entirely by the people living in the country that imposes ...
edition.cnn.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"US businesses and consumers last year paid for nearly 90% of 2025’s import taxes, the Fed branch found." edition.cnn.com/2026/02/12/b...
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The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.
A short note to Kristi Noem
To a current Cabinet secretary from a former one
robertreich.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.
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"Trump’s administration killed 2 Americans exercising their 1st Am rights & has harmed countless others. What would the Founding Fathers make of the president who leads the country for our 250th anniversary? Undoubtedly, they would see nothing in him to celebrate." open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
February 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
"Trump’s administration killed 2 Americans exercising their 1st Am rights & has harmed countless others. What would the Founding Fathers make of the president who leads the country for our 250th anniversary? Undoubtedly, they would see nothing in him to celebrate." open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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There are several reasons large pro-Russia accounts are taking over online coverage of the Epstein files:
1. Control narrative.
2. Disassociate Russia from Israel.
3. Funnel legitimacy to their networks.
4. Destroy legitimacy of the files by mixing fakes & conspiracy theories.
1. Control narrative.
2. Disassociate Russia from Israel.
3. Funnel legitimacy to their networks.
4. Destroy legitimacy of the files by mixing fakes & conspiracy theories.
February 16, 2026 at 6:19 AM
There are several reasons large pro-Russia accounts are taking over online coverage of the Epstein files:
1. Control narrative.
2. Disassociate Russia from Israel.
3. Funnel legitimacy to their networks.
4. Destroy legitimacy of the files by mixing fakes & conspiracy theories.
1. Control narrative.
2. Disassociate Russia from Israel.
3. Funnel legitimacy to their networks.
4. Destroy legitimacy of the files by mixing fakes & conspiracy theories.
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California's main grid has produced more electricity from solar (110 GWh/d) than fossil gas (106 GWh/d) during the first 45 days of 2025
And it's WINTER
Gas is down 39% vs '25 & 55% vs '23
WWS has met >100% of demand for parts of 25 out of 45 days in '25 (vs 17/45 days in '24)
And it's WINTER
Gas is down 39% vs '25 & 55% vs '23
WWS has met >100% of demand for parts of 25 out of 45 days in '25 (vs 17/45 days in '24)
February 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
California's main grid has produced more electricity from solar (110 GWh/d) than fossil gas (106 GWh/d) during the first 45 days of 2025
And it's WINTER
Gas is down 39% vs '25 & 55% vs '23
WWS has met >100% of demand for parts of 25 out of 45 days in '25 (vs 17/45 days in '24)
And it's WINTER
Gas is down 39% vs '25 & 55% vs '23
WWS has met >100% of demand for parts of 25 out of 45 days in '25 (vs 17/45 days in '24)
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February 15, 2026
February 15, 2026
The Trump administration’s white nationalist project was on full display this weekend at the 62nd Munich Security Conference that took place from February 13 to 15, 2026.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:32 AM
February 15, 2026
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As we build out Trump's lies, let's not forget that the one they were most desperate to cover up before these came out was Melania's ties to Epstein, she of the Einstein visa.
The President of the United States most likely raped girls along with his best friend Epstein.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
New videos resurface showing Trump partying with underage girls
We’ve all seen Pam Bondi’s petulant performance before the House this week, screaming at members of Congress as they ask why various Epstein files remain redacted for Co-conspirators and perpetrators ...
www.dailykos.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:36 AM
As we build out Trump's lies, let's not forget that the one they were most desperate to cover up before these came out was Melania's ties to Epstein, she of the Einstein visa.
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None of this is normal
February 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
None of this is normal
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with alt text, because everyone needs to be able to read this 😭
February 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
with alt text, because everyone needs to be able to read this 😭
Keeping children in such miserable prisons is pure evil. 5 and 9 year old children are rarely criminals
Shame on you, trump, norm, homan. If there is a hell, may your souls burn there forever
Shame on you, trump, norm, homan. If there is a hell, may your souls burn there forever
ProPublica received eight handwritten letters from children who have been held at the detention center that 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was recently released from.
We'll let their words speak for themselves.
We'll let their words speak for themselves.
“I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end...
www.propublica.org
February 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Keeping children in such miserable prisons is pure evil. 5 and 9 year old children are rarely criminals
Shame on you, trump, norm, homan. If there is a hell, may your souls burn there forever
Shame on you, trump, norm, homan. If there is a hell, may your souls burn there forever
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Democrats should propose amendments to the SAVE act that require the government to furnish free IDs to all eligible voters before requiring them, automatically register all people to vote, expand mail-in voting, and create a national voting holiday. Then watch republicans block them.
February 15, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Democrats should propose amendments to the SAVE act that require the government to furnish free IDs to all eligible voters before requiring them, automatically register all people to vote, expand mail-in voting, and create a national voting holiday. Then watch republicans block them.
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Heather Cox Richardson points out that Pam Bondi’s bizarre testimony makes more sense when you realize she couldn’t talk about the Epstein files without perjuring herself. Watch our discussion here: www.muellershewrote.com/p/heather-co...
Heather Cox Richardson and Allison Gill Discuss Republican Spying and Weaponized Justice
Watch now | A recording from Allison Gill's live video
www.muellershewrote.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Heather Cox Richardson points out that Pam Bondi’s bizarre testimony makes more sense when you realize she couldn’t talk about the Epstein files without perjuring herself. Watch our discussion here: www.muellershewrote.com/p/heather-co...
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Elon's racist little post made me mad enough to write about it at CAMPAIGN TRAILS.
Diversity Is Our Strength
This morning, Elon Musk – the world's richest man and a key ally to the president of the United States – posted the content below to the white nationalist chat room and CSAM emporium he owns
There's ...
campaign-trails.ghost.io
February 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Elon's racist little post made me mad enough to write about it at CAMPAIGN TRAILS.
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NEW: The FBI interview implicating Trump for raping and assaulting a 14 year old took place one day before Epstein was found dead in his jail cell, and emails about the credible accusation came around the time Blanche visited Ghislaine Maxwell in pirson. substack.com/home/post/p-...
FBI Interviewed Trump Accuser, Epstein Files Show
Trump was credibly accused of sexual assault in the Epstein files. It's unclear what became of the DOJ's investigation.
substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM
NEW: The FBI interview implicating Trump for raping and assaulting a 14 year old took place one day before Epstein was found dead in his jail cell, and emails about the credible accusation came around the time Blanche visited Ghislaine Maxwell in pirson. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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This is one reason I think it's important that SOME of the masking serves to hide that people of color are working Stephen Miller's goons squad. It shows that EVEN THERE their white nationalist mythology is false.
We must speak plainly about the agenda Elon Musk & other MAGA leaders are pushing. It’s white nationalism.
There’s no room for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native, Jewish or all other Americans in Musk’s monocultural vision.
Multiculturalism is superior. We can’t allow Musk & others to end it.
There’s no room for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native, Jewish or all other Americans in Musk’s monocultural vision.
Multiculturalism is superior. We can’t allow Musk & others to end it.
February 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This is one reason I think it's important that SOME of the masking serves to hide that people of color are working Stephen Miller's goons squad. It shows that EVEN THERE their white nationalist mythology is false.
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Unintended ... unless the intention was to destroy the US economy.
Don't let Trump's stupidity overshadow his malevolence. They are both always operating.
Don't let Trump's stupidity overshadow his malevolence. They are both always operating.
"Chinese automakers BYD, Geely are bidding on Mexico’s shuttered Aguascalientes Nissan plant" mexiconewsdaily.com/business/shu...
Unintended consequences of US tariffs?
Unintended consequences of US tariffs?
February 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Unintended ... unless the intention was to destroy the US economy.
Don't let Trump's stupidity overshadow his malevolence. They are both always operating.
Don't let Trump's stupidity overshadow his malevolence. They are both always operating.
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PBS interviewed THREE U.S. citizens who were detained by ICE agents. One of them was a U.S. veteran. This is absolutely shameful.
youtu.be/lMgCy9ElOsE?...
youtu.be/lMgCy9ElOsE?...
U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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February 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
PBS interviewed THREE U.S. citizens who were detained by ICE agents. One of them was a U.S. veteran. This is absolutely shameful.
youtu.be/lMgCy9ElOsE?...
youtu.be/lMgCy9ElOsE?...
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The FBI’s seizure of 2020 voting records in Georgia should alarm anyone who cares about election integrity.
bit.ly/45KDIKw
bit.ly/45KDIKw
Trump Administration Escalates Election Meddling by Seizing 2020 Voting Records in Georgia
All who care about election integrity should demand answers about the FBI’s unprecedented raid of Fulton County election offices.
www.brennancenter.org
February 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The FBI’s seizure of 2020 voting records in Georgia should alarm anyone who cares about election integrity.
bit.ly/45KDIKw
bit.ly/45KDIKw
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First the Washington Post gutted its climate desk. Now its editorial board is cheerleading for Trump’s biggest and most dangerous climate rollback.
My latest for Climate-Colored Goggles: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/jeff-bezos...
My latest for Climate-Colored Goggles: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/jeff-bezos...
Jeff Bezos twists the knife
The Washington Post editorial board is now cheerleading for President Trump's climate rollbacks.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
First the Washington Post gutted its climate desk. Now its editorial board is cheerleading for Trump’s biggest and most dangerous climate rollback.
My latest for Climate-Colored Goggles: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/jeff-bezos...
My latest for Climate-Colored Goggles: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/jeff-bezos...
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A lot of people talk about wanting Dems with the courage and anger to meet this moment, but Rep. @ramirez.house.gov is actually doing it.
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
"The day of accountability will come": Rep. Delia Ramirez on abolishing and prosecuting DHS
The Handbasket spoke with the congresswoman who called out ICE long before it was popular.
www.thehandbasket.co
February 15, 2026 at 5:55 PM
A lot of people talk about wanting Dems with the courage and anger to meet this moment, but Rep. @ramirez.house.gov is actually doing it.
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
Read this 🔥 interview I did with her Friday:
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I think this is part of my generation's confusion about AI.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.
Imagine when The Terminator came out if you told someone that in 40 years the world’s richest weirdo would fill the sky with a communications net, embrace AI, and now promise to build an army of robots, and nobody seems inclined to stop him.
February 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I think this is part of my generation's confusion about AI.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.