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“ICE & CBP have spent $140 million buying cloud services from Amazon & Microsoft during the 2d Trump” Gov.
Demands included Amazon ending: its cloud-computing support to ICE & CBP;…its partnerships w/ Palantir…; & … Amazon-owned Ring’s partnership w/ Flock, a police surveillance tech company.”
Demands included Amazon ending: its cloud-computing support to ICE & CBP;…its partnerships w/ Palantir…; & … Amazon-owned Ring’s partnership w/ Flock, a police surveillance tech company.”
In Seattle, ‘ICE Out’ has come for Amazon. It is already claiming a win
An Amazon employee-led advocacy group is among those demanding the company sever ties with immigration enforcement agencies.
www.seattletimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:03 AM
“ICE & CBP have spent $140 million buying cloud services from Amazon & Microsoft during the 2d Trump” Gov.
Demands included Amazon ending: its cloud-computing support to ICE & CBP;…its partnerships w/ Palantir…; & … Amazon-owned Ring’s partnership w/ Flock, a police surveillance tech company.”
Demands included Amazon ending: its cloud-computing support to ICE & CBP;…its partnerships w/ Palantir…; & … Amazon-owned Ring’s partnership w/ Flock, a police surveillance tech company.”
Donald “spent part of his Valentine’s Day composing a very lengthy social media post attacking comedian Bill Maher.
“Among…[Donald’s] grievances was the fact he invited the HBO “Real Time” host to the White House for dinner last April, yet Maher has continued mocking him on his Friday night show.”
“Among…[Donald’s] grievances was the fact he invited the HBO “Real Time” host to the White House for dinner last April, yet Maher has continued mocking him on his Friday night show.”
Trump lashes out at Bill Maher in Valentine’s Day message
President Trump posted a long, rambling and angry Valentine’s Day message blasting comedian Bill Maher for having “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
www.nydailynews.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Donald “spent part of his Valentine’s Day composing a very lengthy social media post attacking comedian Bill Maher.
“Among…[Donald’s] grievances was the fact he invited the HBO “Real Time” host to the White House for dinner last April, yet Maher has continued mocking him on his Friday night show.”
“Among…[Donald’s] grievances was the fact he invited the HBO “Real Time” host to the White House for dinner last April, yet Maher has continued mocking him on his Friday night show.”
“Marjorie Taylor Greene believes that the federal government is not justified in its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.”
While on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast, Greene criticized Donald, his Gov & the GOP, saying that releasing documents “should have never been a fight in the 1st place”
While on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast, Greene criticized Donald, his Gov & the GOP, saying that releasing documents “should have never been a fight in the 1st place”
Ex-Trump loyalist believes this 1 issue has ‘shattered’ MAGA
The former congresswoman said the debate had pushed her out of politics.
www.nj.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:28 AM
“Marjorie Taylor Greene believes that the federal government is not justified in its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.”
While on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast, Greene criticized Donald, his Gov & the GOP, saying that releasing documents “should have never been a fight in the 1st place”
While on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast, Greene criticized Donald, his Gov & the GOP, saying that releasing documents “should have never been a fight in the 1st place”
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Exclusive | Democrat candidate running against NY Rep. Mike Lawler seeks votes on Tinder
Mike Sacks, a Democrat seeking to run against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, is searching for votes and political soulmates on the dating site Tinder.
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Mike Sacks, Dem Progressive Primary Candidate in NY-17 Challenging Mike Lawler Asks Voters to Swipe to the Right for Democracy
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Mike Sacks for Congress | NY-17 Progressive Democrat
Mike Sacks is a progressive Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 17th District. Emmy-winning journalist and constitutional law expert fighting for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and ...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Mike Sacks, Dem Progressive Primary Candidate in NY-17 Challenging Mike Lawler Asks Voters to Swipe to the Right for Democracy
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Here’s how the primary is going in Mike Lawler’s District, New York 17
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A close race gets ugly in NY-17
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Here’s how the primary is going in Mike Lawler’s District, New York 17
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ICE Claims the Site for the Prison/Detention Center in Chester, NY is a Done Deal
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ICE says it has purchased Hudson Valley site for detention facilities
An ICE spokesperson said Thursday that it had purchased a site in the Hudson Valley.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
ICE Claims the Site for the Prison/Detention Center in Chester, NY is a Done Deal
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ICE Set Up Shop in New Windsor, NY, on the Low Down
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Outcry from Hudson Valley officials after learning ICE has operated New Windsor office since late 2025
New Windsor Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti said the ICE employees at the location have been "flying under the radar."
hudsonvalley.news12.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
ICE Set Up Shop in New Windsor, NY, on the Low Down
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Rumors (Unsubstantiated) that Samuel Alito May Be Plotting an Exit Make Me Joyful
I’ve noticed a few articles on this topic. See next post.
I’ve seen Elie Mystal make great predictions out of almost nothing in the past, so I am feeling a little bit happier than had it been someone else.
🧵⬇️
I’ve noticed a few articles on this topic. See next post.
I’ve seen Elie Mystal make great predictions out of almost nothing in the past, so I am feeling a little bit happier than had it been someone else.
🧵⬇️
Is Samuel Alito Preparing to Disrobe?
www.thenation.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Rumors (Unsubstantiated) that Samuel Alito May Be Plotting an Exit Make Me Joyful
I’ve noticed a few articles on this topic. See next post.
I’ve seen Elie Mystal make great predictions out of almost nothing in the past, so I am feeling a little bit happier than had it been someone else.
🧵⬇️
I’ve noticed a few articles on this topic. See next post.
I’ve seen Elie Mystal make great predictions out of almost nothing in the past, so I am feeling a little bit happier than had it been someone else.
🧵⬇️
ICE Set Up Shop in New Windsor, NY, on the Low Down
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Outcry from Hudson Valley officials after learning ICE has operated New Windsor office since late 2025
New Windsor Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti said the ICE employees at the location have been "flying under the radar."
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February 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
ICE Set Up Shop in New Windsor, NY, on the Low Down
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ICE Claims the Site for the Prison/Detention Center in Chester, NY is a Done Deal
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ICE says it has purchased Hudson Valley site for detention facilities
An ICE spokesperson said Thursday that it had purchased a site in the Hudson Valley.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
ICE Claims the Site for the Prison/Detention Center in Chester, NY is a Done Deal
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“A 21-year-old Marine who went overboard from USS Iwo Jima was declared dead following an extensive search in the Caribbean Sea….
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
Marine's death after going overboard becomes first in US military operation in Caribbean
There was a three-day search for Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah.
abcnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:45 AM
“A 21-year-old Marine who went overboard from USS Iwo Jima was declared dead following an extensive search in the Caribbean Sea….
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
Here’s how the primary is going in Mike Lawler’s District, New York 17
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A close race gets ugly in NY-17
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Here’s how the primary is going in Mike Lawler’s District, New York 17
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Mike Sacks, Dem Progressive Primary Candidate in NY-17 Challenging Mike Lawler Asks Voters to Swipe to the Right for Democracy
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Mike Sacks for Congress | NY-17 Progressive Democrat
Mike Sacks is a progressive Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 17th District. Emmy-winning journalist and constitutional law expert fighting for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and ...
mikesacksforcongress.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Mike Sacks, Dem Progressive Primary Candidate in NY-17 Challenging Mike Lawler Asks Voters to Swipe to the Right for Democracy
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Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
Trump’s favorite polling group delivers devastating blow: America likes Joe Biden more
Latest Rasmussen research likely to infuriate President Donald Trump by revealing almost half of voters think Democrat did a better job
www.yahoo.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop, and now he's sharing his story in hopes of sparking change for others in similar situations.”
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
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Georgia army veteran deported to Jamaica after routine traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention, systemic failures
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
www.cbsnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop, and now he's sharing his story in hopes of sparking change for others in similar situations.”
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
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“Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired the acting U.S. attorney in the Northern District of New York late Wednesday night, mere hours after he was appointed by a panel of federal judges.”
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
DOJ fires acting US attorney in NY who was appointed by judges
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the administration’s intention to sack Donald Kinsella.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
“Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired the acting U.S. attorney in the Northern District of New York late Wednesday night, mere hours after he was appointed by a panel of federal judges.”
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Gallup…will stop tracking presidential approval ratings after almost nine decades….
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
Gallup to stop tracking presidential approval ratings after 88 years
Public opinion polling agency says decision ‘solely based on Gallup’s research goals and priorities’
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Gallup…will stop tracking presidential approval ratings after almost nine decades….
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
Donald “has withdrawn all federalized National Guard troops from U.S. cities, after its repeated attempts to surge forces into Democratic-run states encountered judicial roadblocks.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities
The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump’s desire for a show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Donald “has withdrawn all federalized National Guard troops from U.S. cities, after its repeated attempts to surge forces into Democratic-run states encountered judicial roadblocks.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
Trump’s favorite polling group delivers devastating blow: America likes Joe Biden more
Latest Rasmussen research likely to infuriate President Donald Trump by revealing almost half of voters think Democrat did a better job
www.yahoo.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
What a unique way to get voters!
Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Exclusive | Democrat candidate running against NY Rep. Mike Lawler seeks votes on Tinder
Mike Sacks, a Democrat seeking to run against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, is searching for votes and political soulmates on the dating site Tinder.
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What a unique way to get voters!
Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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“Lisa Murkowski…became the 1st [GOP]senator to speak out against the SAVE Act,…backed by…Donald…that would require proof of citizenship to vote nationwide.
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
The Alaskan reminded her fellow Republicans that they claimed to oppose any new federal election laws just a few years ago, insisting that the issue should be left to the states.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:37 AM
“Lisa Murkowski…became the 1st [GOP]senator to speak out against the SAVE Act,…backed by…Donald…that would require proof of citizenship to vote nationwide.
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to register to vote & photo ID at the ballot box.
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers
SAVE Act: House advances Trump-backed voter ID bill
The SAVE America Act's GOP supporters say it would secure elections and prevent fraud. Democrats say it could disenfranchise millions.
www.cnbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to register to vote & photo ID at the ballot box.
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers