Dustin Carbetta
@dcarbetta.bsky.social
Loyal husband, father & friend. Christian (not an evangelical.) Life-long Cleveland sports fan. Animal lover. Works in tech. All opinions mine alone.
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Trump reversed decades of national security objections to selling advanced AI chips to UAE. National security experts were alarmed.
But there was a secret. Before the deal, UAE had sent $187M to the Trumps and $31M to the Witkoffs in secret payments.
Mind blowing corruption.
But there was a secret. Before the deal, UAE had sent $187M to the Trumps and $31M to the Witkoffs in secret payments.
Mind blowing corruption.
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Trump reversed decades of national security objections to selling advanced AI chips to UAE. National security experts were alarmed.
But there was a secret. Before the deal, UAE had sent $187M to the Trumps and $31M to the Witkoffs in secret payments.
Mind blowing corruption.
But there was a secret. Before the deal, UAE had sent $187M to the Trumps and $31M to the Witkoffs in secret payments.
Mind blowing corruption.
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Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
on.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
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"A crypto venture linked to Donald Trump accepted a half-billion-dollar investment backed by an Abu Dhabi royal days before the US president’s inauguration."
The level of corruption in this administration...
www.ft.com/content/188b...
The level of corruption in this administration...
www.ft.com/content/188b...
Abu Dhabi royal bought big stake in Trump family crypto venture
Investors backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan put half a billion dollars into World Liberty Financial
www.ft.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
"A crypto venture linked to Donald Trump accepted a half-billion-dollar investment backed by an Abu Dhabi royal days before the US president’s inauguration."
The level of corruption in this administration...
www.ft.com/content/188b...
The level of corruption in this administration...
www.ft.com/content/188b...
I donated to help, please do the same if you can.
Hey Ohio folks, unless a federal judge intervenes Haitians lose their protected status Tuesday.
We know what will happen if that occurs.
Below are ways to help our Springfield neighbors who literally must be going through hell right now.
Please help & stand strong with them!
Share this!
👇🏼💪🇺🇸
We know what will happen if that occurs.
Below are ways to help our Springfield neighbors who literally must be going through hell right now.
Please help & stand strong with them!
Share this!
👇🏼💪🇺🇸
February 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I donated to help, please do the same if you can.
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Hey Ohio folks, unless a federal judge intervenes Haitians lose their protected status Tuesday.
We know what will happen if that occurs.
Below are ways to help our Springfield neighbors who literally must be going through hell right now.
Please help & stand strong with them!
Share this!
👇🏼💪🇺🇸
We know what will happen if that occurs.
Below are ways to help our Springfield neighbors who literally must be going through hell right now.
Please help & stand strong with them!
Share this!
👇🏼💪🇺🇸
February 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Hey Ohio folks, unless a federal judge intervenes Haitians lose their protected status Tuesday.
We know what will happen if that occurs.
Below are ways to help our Springfield neighbors who literally must be going through hell right now.
Please help & stand strong with them!
Share this!
👇🏼💪🇺🇸
We know what will happen if that occurs.
Below are ways to help our Springfield neighbors who literally must be going through hell right now.
Please help & stand strong with them!
Share this!
👇🏼💪🇺🇸
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Pepper spray counts as force under the 4th Amendment.
It’s only lawful if there’s an immediate threat, active resistance, or flight, and the force is proportional (Graham v. Connor).
PAXIS reviewed the video—if those standards weren’t met, it may be unlawful. Support the work: paxis.app
It’s only lawful if there’s an immediate threat, active resistance, or flight, and the force is proportional (Graham v. Connor).
PAXIS reviewed the video—if those standards weren’t met, it may be unlawful. Support the work: paxis.app
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Pepper spray counts as force under the 4th Amendment.
It’s only lawful if there’s an immediate threat, active resistance, or flight, and the force is proportional (Graham v. Connor).
PAXIS reviewed the video—if those standards weren’t met, it may be unlawful. Support the work: paxis.app
It’s only lawful if there’s an immediate threat, active resistance, or flight, and the force is proportional (Graham v. Connor).
PAXIS reviewed the video—if those standards weren’t met, it may be unlawful. Support the work: paxis.app
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A brilliant work from Shawn Braley
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I have seen the fake AI videos posted by MAGA of Alex Pretti. Note the many mistakes in the video (hands, disappearing items, etc.). There should be a special place in hell for people who justify cold-blooded murder and then slander the character of the victims.
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I have seen the fake AI videos posted by MAGA of Alex Pretti. Note the many mistakes in the video (hands, disappearing items, etc.). There should be a special place in hell for people who justify cold-blooded murder and then slander the character of the victims.
January 31, 2026 at 10:16 PM
A brilliant work from Shawn Braley
.
I have seen the fake AI videos posted by MAGA of Alex Pretti. Note the many mistakes in the video (hands, disappearing items, etc.). There should be a special place in hell for people who justify cold-blooded murder and then slander the character of the victims.
.
I have seen the fake AI videos posted by MAGA of Alex Pretti. Note the many mistakes in the video (hands, disappearing items, etc.). There should be a special place in hell for people who justify cold-blooded murder and then slander the character of the victims.
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Georgia proves it's ground zero again for election chaos. The FBI raid of Fulton County is a warning sign (via Bloomberg Opinion)
The FBI’s Georgia Ballot Raid Is About 2026, Not 2020
The FBI raid on the Fulton County elections center outside Atlanta on Wednesday looked to many like the latest attempt by the Trump administration to sow doubt on the 2020 presidential election. In fact, the goal is likely far more nefarious. It looks like a dress rehearsal for taking control of ballots in key states in November — when the Republican Party’s control of Congress will be at stake and the president’s ability to fend off accountability in jeopardy.
bloom.bg
January 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Georgia proves it's ground zero again for election chaos. The FBI raid of Fulton County is a warning sign (via Bloomberg Opinion)
Bill Barr is mixed up in this too? Did I miss that, or are we just finding out?
Whoa. This is from an FBI email with the subect "Re: Epstein - Cellmate Interview"
Here are the summaries provided by the FBI agent.
Here are the summaries provided by the FBI agent.
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Bill Barr is mixed up in this too? Did I miss that, or are we just finding out?
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Trump's showing signs of slipping, even with Republicans:
Only 66% of Rs are extremely/somewhat confident Trump has the mental fitness to do the job.
Only 52% of Rs say Trump respects our country's democratic values.
Only 42% of Rs say Trump acts ethically in office.
Only 66% of Rs are extremely/somewhat confident Trump has the mental fitness to do the job.
Only 52% of Rs say Trump respects our country's democratic values.
Only 42% of Rs say Trump acts ethically in office.
January 30, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Trump's showing signs of slipping, even with Republicans:
Only 66% of Rs are extremely/somewhat confident Trump has the mental fitness to do the job.
Only 52% of Rs say Trump respects our country's democratic values.
Only 42% of Rs say Trump acts ethically in office.
Only 66% of Rs are extremely/somewhat confident Trump has the mental fitness to do the job.
Only 52% of Rs say Trump respects our country's democratic values.
Only 42% of Rs say Trump acts ethically in office.
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Elon Musk last year: "Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED"
Musk to Epstein emails:
• “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
• "I really want to hit the party scene"
• "Is there a good time to visit?
Story: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Musk to Epstein emails:
• “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
• "I really want to hit the party scene"
• "Is there a good time to visit?
Story: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
January 30, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Elon Musk last year: "Epstein tried to get me to go to his island and I REFUSED"
Musk to Epstein emails:
• “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
• "I really want to hit the party scene"
• "Is there a good time to visit?
Story: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Musk to Epstein emails:
• “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”
• "I really want to hit the party scene"
• "Is there a good time to visit?
Story: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
January 30, 2026 at 2:43 AM
MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
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Important update: a federal judge has ruled that Russ Vought & OMB were breaking the law & must tell the public exactly how they are spending (or not spending) funds appropriated by Congress.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reveal how it apportions taxpayer money, including information it apparently tried to hide through spend plans in footnotes.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
Court once again shuts down OMB attempts to keep spending secret - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
A federal judge ordered the Trump admin to reveal legally binding plans to spend congressionally appropriated funds today in a lawsuit brought by CREW against OMB and OMB's Director Russell Vought.
www.citizensforethics.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Important update: a federal judge has ruled that Russ Vought & OMB were breaking the law & must tell the public exactly how they are spending (or not spending) funds appropriated by Congress.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
I wrote this law years ago to ensure transparency and accountability.
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Hit and run at a Nebraska high school protest…
January 30, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Hit and run at a Nebraska high school protest…
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In other news today: Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak - www.reuters.com/markets/us/t...
Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday sued the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department for $10 billion over the disclosure of his tax returns to the media in 2019 and 2020.
www.reuters.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:43 AM
In other news today: Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak - www.reuters.com/markets/us/t...
So we depose their leader, leaving one in charge who is even worse according to my Venezuelan friend, steal 30 to 50 million barrels of oil which we sell and stash the money in an offshore account. Then we sign this massively, corrupt oil deal, and now we’re done.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
So we depose their leader, leaving one in charge who is even worse according to my Venezuelan friend, steal 30 to 50 million barrels of oil which we sell and stash the money in an offshore account. Then we sign this massively, corrupt oil deal, and now we’re done.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
1/ NEW: @propublica.org has obtained a search warrant that the FBI is executing for records related to the contested 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., which has not yet been widely shared. It’s an extraordinary document.
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
1-28-26 Fulton Warrant
www.documentcloud.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
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More grift.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:51 PM
More grift.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
A nursing home super PAC donated millions to Trump’s campaign.
And, lo and behold, he made it easier for them to cut staffing to pad their profits.
Literally wheeling and dealing on the backs of the elderly and the disabled.
This man’s grift knows no low.
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"In order to build tyranny, you have to open zones where the law doesn't apply... one zone like that is the border. The logic of what they've been doing with ICE is to take the border everywhere."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuNB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuNB...
Snyder: Trump administration using words like ‘terrorist’ and ‘extremist’ is what tyrants do
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
"In order to build tyranny, you have to open zones where the law doesn't apply... one zone like that is the border. The logic of what they've been doing with ICE is to take the border everywhere."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuNB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuNB...
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Personally I think this is too much money for Donald trumps untrained heavily armed militia
January 29, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Personally I think this is too much money for Donald trumps untrained heavily armed militia
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Browns hire George Warhop as OL coach.
Browns hire George Warhop as OL coach
The Browns are hiring offensive line coach George Warhop, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
www.nbcsports.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Browns hire George Warhop as OL coach.
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I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
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An extraordinary document. Read it.
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
January 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM
An extraordinary document. Read it.
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
“Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”
Hey, @nytimes.com don’t you think this is irresponsible to print and promote knowing that Biden deported/returned/expelled 55% more immigrants than Trump in his first term?
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“The Trump administration was entirely correct to prioritize deportations after the collapse of immigration enforcement under his predecessors,” our columnist Ross Douthat writes, but “misplaced priorities and excessive brutality have created a debacle.”
“The Trump administration was entirely correct to prioritize deportations after the collapse of immigration enforcement under his predecessors,” our columnist Ross Douthat writes, but “misplaced priorities and excessive brutality have created a debacle.”
Opinion | Immigration Enforcement Is Unavoidably Upsetting. But This Is Something Else.
Is this really the only way to enforce the law?
nyti.ms
January 28, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Hey, @nytimes.com don’t you think this is irresponsible to print and promote knowing that Biden deported/returned/expelled 55% more immigrants than Trump in his first term?