Felicia Krieg
@feliciakrieg.bsky.social
North Country, NY native. Animal lover. Dessert person. Cinephile. Politics nerd. Journalism advocate. Comms at SUNY Plattsburgh. Previously: Press-Republican reporter. https://linktr.ee/feliciakrieg
Pinned
It’s a great day to make a cash donation to your local food pantry, if you can afford it. SNAP funds that provide a lifeline for the poorest Americans run out on Saturday.
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
Roughly 1 in 4 domestic violence homicide victims in Tennessee’s five biggest cities were allegedly shot by someone who was legally barred from having a gun. @paigepfleger.bsky.social @wpln.bsky.social @mariamelba.bsky.social
How a Gap in Tennessee’s Probation System Leaves Domestic Violence Victims in Danger
Probation officers pause in-person visits and home searches for offenders facing an arrest warrant. That reduced supervision can last for months — in one case it was over a year. Six mothers died duri...
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Roughly 1 in 4 domestic violence homicide victims in Tennessee’s five biggest cities were allegedly shot by someone who was legally barred from having a gun. @paigepfleger.bsky.social @wpln.bsky.social @mariamelba.bsky.social
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
n.pr
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
I was not mentally prepared for this. 7.5 inches fell in just a few hours and we had no accumulation before this. It’s pretty rare that we get a snowstorm this big this early in the season if memory serves me correctly. Granted my memory isn’t that great.
Plattsburgh [Clinton Co, NY] Public reports Snow of 7.50 Inch at 10 Nov, 10:17 PM EST --
at Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:27:36 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
at Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:27:36 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I was not mentally prepared for this. 7.5 inches fell in just a few hours and we had no accumulation before this. It’s pretty rare that we get a snowstorm this big this early in the season if memory serves me correctly. Granted my memory isn’t that great.
Ugh. Brutal.
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Ugh. Brutal.
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. https://to.pbs.org/43JfaR9
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the government shutdown.
www.pbs.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. https://to.pbs.org/43JfaR9
Two things: 1) he’s desperate 2) this is a great way to increase inflation. It’s the same thing that happened with the direct payments at beginning of Covid although at that time politicians thought it was the only way to keep the economy afloat and better to overshoot it when unemployment was high.
President Donald Trump, embattled by America’s growing affordability problems, has once again floated a unique solution: Sending Americans rebate checks for the tariffs that his administration has collected.
It’s a bold promise with several significant complications: https://cnn.it/3LtdswV
It’s a bold promise with several significant complications: https://cnn.it/3LtdswV
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Two things: 1) he’s desperate 2) this is a great way to increase inflation. It’s the same thing that happened with the direct payments at beginning of Covid although at that time politicians thought it was the only way to keep the economy afloat and better to overshoot it when unemployment was high.
I wonder how many Americans are interested in having their shopping carts help them with their grocery shopping. Companies are inserting AI into the customer experience at great expense to them. It could pay off or it could alienate some customers. I can see other chains marketing AI-free shopping.
“The AI agent could also assist customers mid-shop, including by making sure that nothing a customer has selected contains an unwanted ingredient…”
"At the end of the shop, you could say, 'Check my entire basket for any gluten,'" [instacart CEO] Rogers said on the call.”
"At the end of the shop, you could say, 'Check my entire basket for any gluten,'" [instacart CEO] Rogers said on the call.”
Instacart is betting on AI shopping carts that suggest what you should buy as you shop
Instacart is rolling out AI versions of its Caper carts. CEO Chris Rogers says its data helps it make recommendations and guide shoppers.
www.businessinsider.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I wonder how many Americans are interested in having their shopping carts help them with their grocery shopping. Companies are inserting AI into the customer experience at great expense to them. It could pay off or it could alienate some customers. I can see other chains marketing AI-free shopping.
A local coffeehouse in my small town of 20,000 is selling a standard size bag of Peruvian coffee for $20, which they say has gone up recently. Could be price gouging happening on top of tariff price hike just like at height of pandemic. Businesses extracting as much profit as they can get away with.
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A local coffeehouse in my small town of 20,000 is selling a standard size bag of Peruvian coffee for $20, which they say has gone up recently. Could be price gouging happening on top of tariff price hike just like at height of pandemic. Businesses extracting as much profit as they can get away with.
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
“DHS would not comment on the specific incident, instead sending a similar statement to one it sent the day before.”
“The agency would not answer questions about whether the action violated use-of-force policy — which states that agents “should not use [pepper spray],” on small children.
“The agency would not answer questions about whether the action violated use-of-force policy — which states that agents “should not use [pepper spray],” on small children.
Rafael Veraza was trying to leave a Sam’s Club parking lot when a federal agent drove alongside a line of cars, spraying chemical irritants occupants of the vehicles through open windows — including his 1-year-old daughter, Ariana.
“My daughter didn’t have to go through this."
“My daughter didn’t have to go through this."
1-year-old, pepper sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this'
Video shows federal agents spraying chemical irritants from a moving vehicle at a line of cars waiting to leave a Cicero Sam's Club on Saturday morning. The action appears to violate a judge's restric...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
“DHS would not comment on the specific incident, instead sending a similar statement to one it sent the day before.”
“The agency would not answer questions about whether the action violated use-of-force policy — which states that agents “should not use [pepper spray],” on small children.
“The agency would not answer questions about whether the action violated use-of-force policy — which states that agents “should not use [pepper spray],” on small children.
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired, sidelined or forced out generals and admirals in a series of ousters that could reshape the U.S. military for years to come. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
November 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired, sidelined or forced out generals and admirals in a series of ousters that could reshape the U.S. military for years to come. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
“The president's crackdown on illegal immigration — including targeting people who pick and process our food — could add to upward pressure on prices. Trump's tariffs are also contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.”
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“The president's crackdown on illegal immigration — including targeting people who pick and process our food — could add to upward pressure on prices. Trump's tariffs are also contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.”
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
For years, a “Goon Squad” of sheriff’s deputies roamed Rankin County, Mississippi, beating and choking people until they confessed to drug crimes.
This week, we sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com who revealed their reign of terror.
This week, we sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com who revealed their reign of terror.
How a ‘Goon Squad’ of Mississippi deputies got away with years of brutality
A “Goon Squad” of Rankin County sheriff’s deputies spent years brutalizing people until their reign of terror was exposed.
revealnews.org
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
For years, a “Goon Squad” of sheriff’s deputies roamed Rankin County, Mississippi, beating and choking people until they confessed to drug crimes.
This week, we sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com who revealed their reign of terror.
This week, we sit down with the reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com who revealed their reign of terror.
Millennials are still going to be talking about vibes when we’re in our 80s and that’s the way it should be.
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Millennials are still going to be talking about vibes when we’re in our 80s and that’s the way it should be.
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
It’s a tough thing to admit, but there are people who get a high out of hurting others because it makes them feel powerful. Unfortunately, a lot of them are attracted to careers in law enforcement. Thorough psychological screening must be a part of recruitment. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Border Patrol agent who shot Chicago woman bragged about it in text messages
Federal prosecutors said the shooting was an act of self-defense, while the woman said federal agents rammed her car.
www.nbcnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It’s a tough thing to admit, but there are people who get a high out of hurting others because it makes them feel powerful. Unfortunately, a lot of them are attracted to careers in law enforcement. Thorough psychological screening must be a part of recruitment. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
When Stefanik did a ceremonial swearing in after she was first elected NY-21 in 2014, she lacked confidence in talking to me and the other local reporters at the event. She was surrounded by handlers and every word was choreographed. www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_n...
Stefanik takes ceremonial oath of office in Plattsburgh
Freshman congresswoman talks about first votes, goals.
www.pressrepublican.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
When Stefanik did a ceremonial swearing in after she was first elected NY-21 in 2014, she lacked confidence in talking to me and the other local reporters at the event. She was surrounded by handlers and every word was choreographed. www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_n...
“This year, three members of Congress, all Democrats over the age of 70, have passed away: Representatives Gerry Connolly, Sylvester Turner, and Raúl Grijalva. Their absence from the House has aided Republicans’ narrow margin in the chamber.” newrepublic.com/post/202831/...
80-Year-Old Swing State Democrat Didn’t Vote in Past Six Elections
A primary challenger to Representative David Scott found his damning voting record through an open records request.
newrepublic.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
“This year, three members of Congress, all Democrats over the age of 70, have passed away: Representatives Gerry Connolly, Sylvester Turner, and Raúl Grijalva. Their absence from the House has aided Republicans’ narrow margin in the chamber.” newrepublic.com/post/202831/...
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
Elise Stefanik will be a fascinating test case for the post-Trump era. She was a fairly normie Republican who went hard on MAGA, and could have easily, quietly transitioned back to being a MAGA-friendly but normie Republican after the UN job went away, biding her time for what's next.
November 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Elise Stefanik will be a fascinating test case for the post-Trump era. She was a fairly normie Republican who went hard on MAGA, and could have easily, quietly transitioned back to being a MAGA-friendly but normie Republican after the UN job went away, biding her time for what's next.
$400 million is a staggering figure. How could this be avoided? Better training for police? Better screening for law enforcement so those who don’t belong in the ranks aren’t hired? This is unsustainable for LA, surely.
Mayor Bass denies city’s own data on nearly $400M LAPD liability costs — Hours after LA Public Press reported the figure, Bass told a town hall the city would be “bankrupt” if the $384 million in LAPD costs were true.
lapublicpress.org/2025/11/bass...
lapublicpress.org/2025/11/bass...
Mayor Bass denies city’s own data on nearly $400M LAPD liability costs
Hours after LA Public Press reported the figure, Bass told a town hall the city would be "bankrupt" if the $384 million in LAPD costs were true.
lapublicpress.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
$400 million is a staggering figure. How could this be avoided? Better training for police? Better screening for law enforcement so those who don’t belong in the ranks aren’t hired? This is unsustainable for LA, surely.
“These updates would cost taxpayers $288.7 million annually, DHS estimated, including $57.1 million for DNA collection alone. Annual individual charges to immigrants submitting data will likely be similarly high, estimated at around $231.5 million. Costs could be higher, DHS admitted…”
The Trump administration could allow the Department of Homeland Security to collect immigrant children's DNA and other sensitive biometric information, from the sound of their voice to the unique identifiers in their eyes.
This endangers all of our civil liberties.
This endangers all of our civil liberties.
DHS offers “disturbing new excuses” to seize kids’ biometric data, expert says
Sweeping DHS power grab would collect face, iris, voice scans of all immigrants.
arstechnica.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:17 AM
“These updates would cost taxpayers $288.7 million annually, DHS estimated, including $57.1 million for DNA collection alone. Annual individual charges to immigrants submitting data will likely be similarly high, estimated at around $231.5 million. Costs could be higher, DHS admitted…”
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
This is the fundamental question of the year, isn't it? If an idea that was once taboo has become normalized, do you have a right to continue to treat it and its adherents with moral repugnance, or are you obliged to bow to the shifting bounds of public opinion?
Nick Fuentes says people better be careful about calling him a Nazi "because if I'm a Nazi, then there's millions of young people that are following a fucking Nazi." Um, yeah, that's exactly what we've been warning about!
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This is the fundamental question of the year, isn't it? If an idea that was once taboo has become normalized, do you have a right to continue to treat it and its adherents with moral repugnance, or are you obliged to bow to the shifting bounds of public opinion?
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
State capitalism watch
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
State capitalism watch
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
Rev. Abby Holcombe of the River Forest Methodist Church, another plaintiff shot with pepper balls: "I have one more message for Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, the ICE agents who shot at me and all other ICE agents and president Trump: God is always on the side of the oppressed. So which side are you on?"
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Rev. Abby Holcombe of the River Forest Methodist Church, another plaintiff shot with pepper balls: "I have one more message for Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, the ICE agents who shot at me and all other ICE agents and president Trump: God is always on the side of the oppressed. So which side are you on?"
Reposted by Felicia Krieg
HAPPENING NOW: Judge McConnell is sharply rebuking the Trump administration for what he said was defying his order to make full SNAP payments by Nov. 5. He has ordered USDA to make the *full* payment to states by tomorrow.
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Judge McConnell is sharply rebuking the Trump administration for what he said was defying his order to make full SNAP payments by Nov. 5. He has ordered USDA to make the *full* payment to states by tomorrow.