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Opinion | The Venezuela I Know
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
#uspol #venezuela #nicholaskristof
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
#uspol #venezuela #nicholaskristof
January 5, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Opinion | The Venezuela I Know
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
#uspol #venezuela #nicholaskristof
What I Learned in Venezuela
@newyorktimes @nickkristof
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.CFA.bipI.PsuelG-j01wz&smid=url-share
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From October. Looks a lot like they did disguised version of plan #1. Which might be why Rubio looked grumpy yesterday.
“Sources told the Miami Herald the offers though Qatar were made with Maduro’s approval.”
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
January 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM
From October. Looks a lot like they did disguised version of plan #1. Which might be why Rubio looked grumpy yesterday.
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yes absolutely. an adequate response required more than people were ready to give. I think I wrote at the time that calls for a bipartisan 1/6 commission were like calling for a 9/11 commission where half the members supported al qaeda
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
yes absolutely. an adequate response required more than people were ready to give. I think I wrote at the time that calls for a bipartisan 1/6 commission were like calling for a 9/11 commission where half the members supported al qaeda
This sign off from Maurice DuBois & @jdickerson.bsky.social from just 2 days before Bari Weiss censorship scandal at 60 minutes seems even more powerful now. Note the calling out of Trump treatment of reporters & callback to Murrow & CBS’ once epic tradition of journalism w/“Good night & good luck.”
December 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This sign off from Maurice DuBois & @jdickerson.bsky.social from just 2 days before Bari Weiss censorship scandal at 60 minutes seems even more powerful now. Note the calling out of Trump treatment of reporters & callback to Murrow & CBS’ once epic tradition of journalism w/“Good night & good luck.”
ME: Someone *finally* asked about the percentages! And it was Fox!
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ME: Someone *finally* asked about the percentages! And it was Fox!
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
ALSO ME: What in the freaking universe of math/space/time conundrums is he talking about? 87% is right answer, Howard. You know it, interviewer knows it, we know it. Should’ve shut up then. Also no one believes that number either.
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My litmus test is, "Will this candidate be better for those with the least, or those with the most?"
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
My litmus test is, "Will this candidate be better for those with the least, or those with the most?"
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.
And that's how I ended up voting for Democrats every single goddamn time.
And now we may know why admin got Bari Weiss to kill the CECOT piece. Don’t know if they knew this was coming or if they were running scared on Boasberg contempt investigation but sure looks like that CBS piece would’ve been timely. Thank you to lawyers & Judge who’ve sought justice for these men.
BREAKING: Judge James Boasberg rules for those deported under the Alien Enemies Act on March 15 — certifying a class, finding the U.S. maintained constructive custody over them at CECOT, finding they were not given due process, and ordering return or that such process be given by Jan. 5, 2026.
![ORDER
For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court ORDERS
that:
1. Plaintiffs' [177] Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED;
2. Plaintiffs' [178] Motion for Class Certification is GRANTED;
3. Defendants' [182] Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED; and
4. The Government shall submit its proposal either to facilitate the return
of Plaintiffs to the United States or to otherwise provide them with
hearings that satisfy the requirements of due process by January 5,
2026.
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Case 1:25-cv-00766-JEB
Document 214
Filed 12/22/25
Page 2 of 2
/s/ James E. Boasberg
JAMES E. BOASBERG
United States District Judge](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreieca4ukx2h54wbcpvlobarhijo2py237ojy3y7q7pgdpbffmalsoy@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
And now we may know why admin got Bari Weiss to kill the CECOT piece. Don’t know if they knew this was coming or if they were running scared on Boasberg contempt investigation but sure looks like that CBS piece would’ve been timely. Thank you to lawyers & Judge who’ve sought justice for these men.
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MeidasTouch is wrong here. These images are from two different filings in the Giuffre v Maxwell, suit with different dates. In 2024, she re-filed material with Trump's name un-redacted. It was a scandal, it got news! Both versions are in Bondi's Epstein dump and both remain up. No one deleted. 1/
🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
December 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
MeidasTouch is wrong here. These images are from two different filings in the Giuffre v Maxwell, suit with different dates. In 2024, she re-filed material with Trump's name un-redacted. It was a scandal, it got news! Both versions are in Bondi's Epstein dump and both remain up. No one deleted. 1/
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The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
The Epstein Files: My observations
Nothing to See Here
jkbjournalist.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
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Mr. Rogers' famous advice to "Look for the helpers" was meant to help parents comfort kids in a terrifying world. For adults, there's an implied second part: ...And if you can, be one yourself.
This member of the Brown University community is a hero.
This member of the Brown University community is a hero.
December 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Mr. Rogers' famous advice to "Look for the helpers" was meant to help parents comfort kids in a terrifying world. For adults, there's an implied second part: ...And if you can, be one yourself.
This member of the Brown University community is a hero.
This member of the Brown University community is a hero.
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Imagine risking everything for your country…
only to be met with violence from ICE. Brutalized by the very government you served.
George Retes deserved better. America deserves better. 💔
only to be met with violence from ICE. Brutalized by the very government you served.
George Retes deserved better. America deserves better. 💔
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Imagine risking everything for your country…
only to be met with violence from ICE. Brutalized by the very government you served.
George Retes deserved better. America deserves better. 💔
only to be met with violence from ICE. Brutalized by the very government you served.
George Retes deserved better. America deserves better. 💔
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Yesterday, Gerald Neuman, Kris Collins and I filed an amicus brief arguing that the birthright citizenship executive order is clearly unlawful on statutory grounds. clearinghouse.net/doc/160190/ 🧵
Brief of Amici Curiae Immigration Law Scholars Kristin Collins, Gerald Neuman, and Rachel Rosenbloom in Support of Appellees | CASA Inc. v. Trump 4th | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
Civil Rights Litigation Clearninghouse document Brief of Amici Curiae Immigration Law Scholars Kristin Collins, Gerald Neuman, and Rachel Rosenbloom in Support of Appellees of CASA Inc. v. Trump
clearinghouse.net
May 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yesterday, Gerald Neuman, Kris Collins and I filed an amicus brief arguing that the birthright citizenship executive order is clearly unlawful on statutory grounds. clearinghouse.net/doc/160190/ 🧵
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Another Reason Trump’s #BirthrightCitizenship Order is Unlawful
By Professors Kristin A. Collins, Gerald Neuman and @rosenbloom.bsky.social
"The EO is unlawful for another reason that has received far less public attention: it violates the federal birthright citizenship statute."
#SCOTUS
By Professors Kristin A. Collins, Gerald Neuman and @rosenbloom.bsky.social
"The EO is unlawful for another reason that has received far less public attention: it violates the federal birthright citizenship statute."
#SCOTUS
Another Reason Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order is Unlawful
Authors discuss the birthright citizenship statute and who Congress in the 1940s and 1950s intended to cover.
www.justsecurity.org
May 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Another Reason Trump’s #BirthrightCitizenship Order is Unlawful
By Professors Kristin A. Collins, Gerald Neuman and @rosenbloom.bsky.social
"The EO is unlawful for another reason that has received far less public attention: it violates the federal birthright citizenship statute."
#SCOTUS
By Professors Kristin A. Collins, Gerald Neuman and @rosenbloom.bsky.social
"The EO is unlawful for another reason that has received far less public attention: it violates the federal birthright citizenship statute."
#SCOTUS
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Reminder - birthright citizenship is upheld by constitutional AND statutory law.
Check out this amicus brief filed back in May. ⬇️ 🗃️
bsky.app/profile/rose...
Check out this amicus brief filed back in May. ⬇️ 🗃️
bsky.app/profile/rose...
Yesterday, Gerald Neuman, Kris Collins and I filed an amicus brief arguing that the birthright citizenship executive order is clearly unlawful on statutory grounds. clearinghouse.net/doc/160190/ 🧵
Brief of Amici Curiae Immigration Law Scholars Kristin Collins, Gerald Neuman, and Rachel Rosenbloom in Support of Appellees | CASA Inc. v. Trump 4th | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
Civil Rights Litigation Clearninghouse document Brief of Amici Curiae Immigration Law Scholars Kristin Collins, Gerald Neuman, and Rachel Rosenbloom in Support of Appellees of CASA Inc. v. Trump
clearinghouse.net
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Reminder - birthright citizenship is upheld by constitutional AND statutory law.
Check out this amicus brief filed back in May. ⬇️ 🗃️
bsky.app/profile/rose...
Check out this amicus brief filed back in May. ⬇️ 🗃️
bsky.app/profile/rose...
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A chapter in Hegseth’s book is literally titled “More Lethality, Less Lawyers.”
It’s almost as if there were signs!
It’s almost as if there were signs!
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
A chapter in Hegseth’s book is literally titled “More Lethality, Less Lawyers.”
It’s almost as if there were signs!
It’s almost as if there were signs!
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To put a finer point on this whole thing: "Two people with direct knowledge of the operation" — presumably uniformed military leaders — are accusing the U.S. Secretary of Defense of personally ordering specific war crimes. That's a historic accusation.
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
To put a finer point on this whole thing: "Two people with direct knowledge of the operation" — presumably uniformed military leaders — are accusing the U.S. Secretary of Defense of personally ordering specific war crimes. That's a historic accusation.
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R. Lakanwal, the Afghan suspect behind the DC shooting, served in the CIA-backed Zero Unit in Kandahar. He suffered from mental health issues even before the Taliban takeover and was disturbed by the casualties his unit had caused.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
D.C. Shooting Suspect Worked With C.I.A.-Backed Unit in Afghanistan
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
R. Lakanwal, the Afghan suspect behind the DC shooting, served in the CIA-backed Zero Unit in Kandahar. He suffered from mental health issues even before the Taliban takeover and was disturbed by the casualties his unit had caused.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
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...I have just seen someone saying "servicemembers should refuse orders...that clearly violate the constitution" and while I agree, there is a distinct messaging problem here. Friends, SCOTUS often can't agree on what violates the constitution. You want 22yo business majors to figure it out???
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
...I have just seen someone saying "servicemembers should refuse orders...that clearly violate the constitution" and while I agree, there is a distinct messaging problem here. Friends, SCOTUS often can't agree on what violates the constitution. You want 22yo business majors to figure it out???
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📣📣📣 HOPE FLOATS? Bipartisan House team introduces #ACA enhanced tax credit extension bill which...isn't terrible!
acasignups.net/25/11/21/hop...
acasignups.net/25/11/21/hop...
Hope Floats? Bipartisan House team introduces ACA enhanced tax credit extension bill which...isn't terrible!
Back in September, before the federal government shutdown, I said: At a bare, bare minimum, do not settle for a one- or two-year extension of the eAPTCs. Kicking this particular can down the road for ...
acasignups.net
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
📣📣📣 HOPE FLOATS? Bipartisan House team introduces #ACA enhanced tax credit extension bill which...isn't terrible!
acasignups.net/25/11/21/hop...
acasignups.net/25/11/21/hop...
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“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
The ppl who drafted the bill that passed Congress were smarter than admin & anticipated what they would try to do.
Rep. Garcia: If the AG wants to use her sham investigation in the Southern District of New York to withhold evidence and documents, she can't do the same for our subpoena. She is still legally obligated to produce every single document she has in her possession to the Oversight Committee
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The ppl who drafted the bill that passed Congress were smarter than admin & anticipated what they would try to do.
Very good thread on how difficult it will actually be to Epstein redact files. The people who drafted the bill appeared to know exactly what this admin might try to do and wrote this bill accordingly.
Very important for people to read this portion of the Epstein Files Transparency Act so you understand 1) why Mike Johnson was so upset today, and 2) what is NOT permitted to be redacted by the DOJ.
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Very good thread on how difficult it will actually be to Epstein redact files. The people who drafted the bill appeared to know exactly what this admin might try to do and wrote this bill accordingly.
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"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
If anyone has wondered, as I have, where the Epstein investigation went after he died, this is the answer. Also answers bs question about why files not released during Biden admin. And raises huge question about why Trump admin quashed investigation once in office. This info should be everywhere.
Biden didn’t release the Epstein files because Merrick Garland was actively investigating Epstein/Maxwell co-conspirators all the way up until January 2025. Then Trump shuttered the probe. www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey...
House Democrats press DOJ for details on Epstein co-conspirators probe that was "inexplicably killed"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein provided the Justice Department with "precise and detailed" information about 20 alleged co-conspirators, House Democrats say.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If anyone has wondered, as I have, where the Epstein investigation went after he died, this is the answer. Also answers bs question about why files not released during Biden admin. And raises huge question about why Trump admin quashed investigation once in office. This info should be everywhere.