Jo
@handyauntjo.bsky.social
I drink whisky and I know things.
Frequently handy. Aunt to surprisingly many. STEM. Linguist. Adventurer. Former athlete cut short by Endometriosis. #AltFam
Frequently handy. Aunt to surprisingly many. STEM. Linguist. Adventurer. Former athlete cut short by Endometriosis. #AltFam
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If American journalism isn't capable of calling what we just watched unprecedented, unprofessional, intemperate, profoundly unsettling, contrary to the Oath of Office an Attorney General takes, and a colossal sign of disrespect for the constitutional separation of powers, what are we even doing here
Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee was one of the most combative congressional hearings in recent memory.
"You washed-up, loser lawyer!": Pam Bondi hearing erupts into angry outbursts
Bondi clashed angrily with nearly every Democrat on the committee.
www.axios.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
If American journalism isn't capable of calling what we just watched unprecedented, unprofessional, intemperate, profoundly unsettling, contrary to the Oath of Office an Attorney General takes, and a colossal sign of disrespect for the constitutional separation of powers, what are we even doing here
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The person photographed here who is in their bathrobe filming armed, masked federal agents in St. Paul is MPR News journalist @samstroozas.bsky.social @mprnews.org . She is an incredible journalist and person. We do not deserve her.
A high-speed car chase involving a federal agent in St. Paul ended with a multi-vehicle crash and injuries to the fleeing driver, who was taken away in an ambulance. bit.ly/4kvJo0M
📸: Leila Navidi
📸: Leila Navidi
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The person photographed here who is in their bathrobe filming armed, masked federal agents in St. Paul is MPR News journalist @samstroozas.bsky.social @mprnews.org . She is an incredible journalist and person. We do not deserve her.
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Rep. Lieu: “Were there any underage girls at any party that Trump attended with Epstein?”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Rep. Lieu: “Were there any underage girls at any party that Trump attended with Epstein?”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
Bondi: “This is so ridiculous…There is no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Everyone knows that.”
Lieu: “I believe you just lied under oath.”
Bondi: “Don't you ever accuse me of a crime.”
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Come join the Merrimack Democrats at this years annual SOUPER BOWL! At the event you will hear from most of the candidates that will appear on your ballot this year.
Plus: We will be joined by ChrisPappasNH and my CD1 candidate Maura Sullivan
#NHpolitics #NHdemocrats #NH
Plus: We will be joined by ChrisPappasNH and my CD1 candidate Maura Sullivan
#NHpolitics #NHdemocrats #NH
January 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Come join the Merrimack Democrats at this years annual SOUPER BOWL! At the event you will hear from most of the candidates that will appear on your ballot this year.
Plus: We will be joined by ChrisPappasNH and my CD1 candidate Maura Sullivan
#NHpolitics #NHdemocrats #NH
Plus: We will be joined by ChrisPappasNH and my CD1 candidate Maura Sullivan
#NHpolitics #NHdemocrats #NH
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This is 100% the correct action to take and now is the time to do it.
@sanders.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@goodlander.house.gov
@repchrispappas.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
#abolishDHS
#abolishICE
@sanders.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@goodlander.house.gov
@repchrispappas.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
#abolishDHS
#abolishICE
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is introducing an amendment to cut ICE’s $75 billion funding increase, and to use those funds to restore the federal cuts to health care.
January 30, 2026 at 10:39 PM
This is 100% the correct action to take and now is the time to do it.
@sanders.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@goodlander.house.gov
@repchrispappas.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
#abolishDHS
#abolishICE
@sanders.senate.gov
@hassan.senate.gov
@shaheen.senate.gov
@goodlander.house.gov
@repchrispappas.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
#abolishDHS
#abolishICE
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NH’s Senators continue to disappoint. Abolishing ICE is the popular position: more Americans support than oppose abolishing ICE according to a new poll from YouGov following Alex Pretti’s murder. Enough with these pathetic reform proposals. #NHPolitics #NH01 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Senate passes funding deal, but short-term shutdown still expected
A temporary funding lapse will start Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:18 AM
NH’s Senators continue to disappoint. Abolishing ICE is the popular position: more Americans support than oppose abolishing ICE according to a new poll from YouGov following Alex Pretti’s murder. Enough with these pathetic reform proposals. #NHPolitics #NH01 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
It has returned to PSM.
An ICE Air deportation flight (OAE3918) just departed Phoenix, Arizona carrying Iranians and Russians. It is in route to make a fuel stop in Portsmouth, NH.
January 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
It has returned to PSM.
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Rockingham County ICE vote January 29!! Be there to oppose. Please look at this info regarding actually finding the building.
Meeting is 1-3pm, Thurs Jan 29
94 North Rd, Brentwood NH
#ICEOUT
@gsnhindivisible.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
Meeting is 1-3pm, Thurs Jan 29
94 North Rd, Brentwood NH
#ICEOUT
@gsnhindivisible.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
January 26, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Rockingham County ICE vote January 29!! Be there to oppose. Please look at this info regarding actually finding the building.
Meeting is 1-3pm, Thurs Jan 29
94 North Rd, Brentwood NH
#ICEOUT
@gsnhindivisible.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
Meeting is 1-3pm, Thurs Jan 29
94 North Rd, Brentwood NH
#ICEOUT
@gsnhindivisible.bsky.social
#NHPolitics
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Wondering who's running in the NH democratic primary for senate? Learn more about @karishmaforsenate.bsky.social in this new episode!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzSZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzSZ...
Let's Talk Merrimack: Senate Primary Candidate, Karishma Manzur
YouTube video by LetsTalkMerrimack
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Update: Both NH Senators have stated they will vote against this bill. This is a great first step, but we can't let off the gas. Another shutdown is looming & we saw how they caved the last time this happened. Democracy is on the line. Now is not the time for more spineless compromises. #NHPolitics
Neither of New Hampshire’s Senators have committed to voting against this huge paycheck for ICE. Call their offices now! #NHPolitics #NH01 #Minneapolis #AbolishICE
January 26, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Update: Both NH Senators have stated they will vote against this bill. This is a great first step, but we can't let off the gas. Another shutdown is looming & we saw how they caved the last time this happened. Democracy is on the line. Now is not the time for more spineless compromises. #NHPolitics
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I stand w/Leader Simpson. ICE’s lawlessness is unconscionable. I swore an oath to the NH & US Constitutions so this kind of deprivation of life would never happen. Policymakers across America would do well to remember their oaths & act with haste to prevent the next heinous murder. #NHPolitics
Statement from House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson demanding ICE accountability after another tragic murder in Minneapolis:
#NHPolitics
#NHPolitics
January 26, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I stand w/Leader Simpson. ICE’s lawlessness is unconscionable. I swore an oath to the NH & US Constitutions so this kind of deprivation of life would never happen. Policymakers across America would do well to remember their oaths & act with haste to prevent the next heinous murder. #NHPolitics
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ICE’s violence in our streets has become the core of Donald Trump’s authoritarian tactics. Make no mistake: ICE is the unaccountable, out-of-control secret police that forms the foundation of every fascist dictatorship on Earth. #NHPolitics #NH01 #Minneapolis #AbolishICE
January 25, 2026 at 8:15 PM
ICE’s violence in our streets has become the core of Donald Trump’s authoritarian tactics. Make no mistake: ICE is the unaccountable, out-of-control secret police that forms the foundation of every fascist dictatorship on Earth. #NHPolitics #NH01 #Minneapolis #AbolishICE
Among the last to speak out, Sens. Shaheen, Hassan call for changes to ICE funding bill.
Fixed it @wmur9.bsky.social
@shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov We remember the gov shutdown and can see what health insurance costs now. We won't forget. Dismantle ICE.
#MeltICE #CrushICE
#NHpolitics
Fixed it @wmur9.bsky.social
@shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov We remember the gov shutdown and can see what health insurance costs now. We won't forget. Dismantle ICE.
#MeltICE #CrushICE
#NHpolitics
The two New Hampshire Democrats are hoping to require changes to enforce due process and ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not detaining U.S. citizens.
Sens. Shaheen, Hassan call for changes to ICE funding bill
The two New Hampshire Democrats are hoping to require changes to enforce due process and ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not detaining U.S. citizens.
www.wmur.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Among the last to speak out, Sens. Shaheen, Hassan call for changes to ICE funding bill.
Fixed it @wmur9.bsky.social
@shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov We remember the gov shutdown and can see what health insurance costs now. We won't forget. Dismantle ICE.
#MeltICE #CrushICE
#NHpolitics
Fixed it @wmur9.bsky.social
@shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov We remember the gov shutdown and can see what health insurance costs now. We won't forget. Dismantle ICE.
#MeltICE #CrushICE
#NHpolitics
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It's possible Trump dislikes the optics of the past few days in an election year. It's possible he doesn't like his subordinates taking attention from him. It's possible he wants to bring suffering to other people besides Minnesotans.
But he DOES NOT CARE about death or cruelty.
But he DOES NOT CARE about death or cruelty.
January 27, 2026 at 12:24 AM
It's possible Trump dislikes the optics of the past few days in an election year. It's possible he doesn't like his subordinates taking attention from him. It's possible he wants to bring suffering to other people besides Minnesotans.
But he DOES NOT CARE about death or cruelty.
But he DOES NOT CARE about death or cruelty.
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BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Zeteo’s proud to have helped make ‘American Doctor’ possible with @mehdirhasan.bsky.social as executive producer and Zeteo part of the early production.
This powerful documentary follows three American doctors who volunteered in Gaza, who find themselves caught between medicine and politics.
This powerful documentary follows three American doctors who volunteered in Gaza, who find themselves caught between medicine and politics.
January 26, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Zeteo’s proud to have helped make ‘American Doctor’ possible with @mehdirhasan.bsky.social as executive producer and Zeteo part of the early production.
This powerful documentary follows three American doctors who volunteered in Gaza, who find themselves caught between medicine and politics.
This powerful documentary follows three American doctors who volunteered in Gaza, who find themselves caught between medicine and politics.
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The only domestic policy "accomplishment" Trump has is the "Big Beautiful Bill," whose dual purpose was to give tax cuts to his pals and make ICE the largest, best-funded domestic army worldwide.
Every day, the size and reach of his new army increases.
This is just the beginning.
Every day, the size and reach of his new army increases.
This is just the beginning.
January 26, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The only domestic policy "accomplishment" Trump has is the "Big Beautiful Bill," whose dual purpose was to give tax cuts to his pals and make ICE the largest, best-funded domestic army worldwide.
Every day, the size and reach of his new army increases.
This is just the beginning.
Every day, the size and reach of his new army increases.
This is just the beginning.
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I've already heard from a few folks tied to the VA in different cities, all say the same thing: there's been no communication internally to staff about Pretti.
One said senior staff don't expect any internal messages about Pretti, either.
Shameful.
One said senior staff don't expect any internal messages about Pretti, either.
Shameful.
January 26, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I've already heard from a few folks tied to the VA in different cities, all say the same thing: there's been no communication internally to staff about Pretti.
One said senior staff don't expect any internal messages about Pretti, either.
Shameful.
One said senior staff don't expect any internal messages about Pretti, either.
Shameful.
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GOP Minnesota Gov. Candidate Chris Madel has dropped out of the race and said ICE was part of his decision: “I cannot support the national Republican stated retribution on the citizens of our state. Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
GOP Minnesota Gov. Candidate Chris Madel has dropped out of the race and said ICE was part of his decision: “I cannot support the national Republican stated retribution on the citizens of our state. Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
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“The Trump administration’s assault on Minnesota long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. It is a campaign of organized brutality against the people of our state. It isn’t just. It isn’t legal. And, critically, it isn’t making anyone any safer.” mn.gov/governor/new...
January 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM
“The Trump administration’s assault on Minnesota long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. It is a campaign of organized brutality against the people of our state. It isn’t just. It isn’t legal. And, critically, it isn’t making anyone any safer.” mn.gov/governor/new...
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JUST IN: In a new lawsuit, Minnesota officials say DHS mishandled evidence from today's crime scene and made "astonishing" law enforcement decisions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 3:55 AM
JUST IN: In a new lawsuit, Minnesota officials say DHS mishandled evidence from today's crime scene and made "astonishing" law enforcement decisions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
When the lawyers have the complaint all set up - where all you have to do is drop in the names and details of the event
...that's when you know you have a problem.
...that's when you know you have a problem.
NEW: The ICE killing of Alex Pretti, the second in Minneapolis, prompts quick legal action.
After ICE agents killed Alex Pretti on Saturday, lawyers responded quickly — leading to one TRO issued before the night's end aimed at preserving evidence of the killing.
My report at Law Dork:
After ICE agents killed Alex Pretti on Saturday, lawyers responded quickly — leading to one TRO issued before the night's end aimed at preserving evidence of the killing.
My report at Law Dork:
The ICE killing of Alex Pretti, the second in Minneapolis, prompts quick legal responses
After ICE agents killed Alex Pretti on Saturday, lawyers took quick action in cases challenging the Trump administration's increasingly deadly efforts.
www.lawdork.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM
When the lawyers have the complaint all set up - where all you have to do is drop in the names and details of the event
...that's when you know you have a problem.
...that's when you know you have a problem.
… The four who haven’t are Fetterman, King, Ossoff, Shaheen. (Yes, King is Ind, I know.) Not trying to interpret their lack of tweets, just tallying.
January 25, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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7 centrist Democrats voted to fund ICE and DHS.
Democratic leadership didn't whip votes.
They still haven't called for abolishing ICE.
I will actively shame and pressure all feckless Democrats until they evolve into fighters or retire.
I'm not here for any BlueAnon nonsense.
Democratic leadership didn't whip votes.
They still haven't called for abolishing ICE.
I will actively shame and pressure all feckless Democrats until they evolve into fighters or retire.
I'm not here for any BlueAnon nonsense.
Stop blaming democrats. Middle America is to blame.
January 25, 2026 at 4:09 AM
7 centrist Democrats voted to fund ICE and DHS.
Democratic leadership didn't whip votes.
They still haven't called for abolishing ICE.
I will actively shame and pressure all feckless Democrats until they evolve into fighters or retire.
I'm not here for any BlueAnon nonsense.
Democratic leadership didn't whip votes.
They still haven't called for abolishing ICE.
I will actively shame and pressure all feckless Democrats until they evolve into fighters or retire.
I'm not here for any BlueAnon nonsense.
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The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
January 25, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.