John Navas ⛵🌉
@jnavas.com
San Francisco Bay Area
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
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John Navas ⛵🌉
@jnavas.com
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Jameel Jaffer shares remarks from a recent lecture:
“The spirit of liberty is still easy to find in the United States, … beyond the leadership of elite institutions. Among ordinary citizens, there’s no scarcity of civic courage.”
“The spirit of liberty is still easy to find in the United States, … beyond the leadership of elite institutions. Among ordinary citizens, there’s no scarcity of civic courage.”
The Spirit of Liberty—Horace E. Read Memorial Lecture
Knight Institute Director Jameel Jaffer on the role of ordinary citizens in defending democracy when powerful institutions fail.
www.justsecurity.org
February 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Jameel Jaffer shares remarks from a recent lecture:
“The spirit of liberty is still easy to find in the United States, … beyond the leadership of elite institutions. Among ordinary citizens, there’s no scarcity of civic courage.”
“The spirit of liberty is still easy to find in the United States, … beyond the leadership of elite institutions. Among ordinary citizens, there’s no scarcity of civic courage.”
Courts Have Ruled 4,400 Times That ICE Jailed People Illegally. It Hasn’t Stopped @reuters.com 🤬
• Detained immigrants have filed over 20,000 lawsuits seeking release
• Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
• Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog judicial system
• Detained immigrants have filed over 20,000 lawsuits seeking release
• Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
• Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog judicial system
Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.
The decisions amount to a huge legal rebuke, but the administration has continued jailing people indefinitely.
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Courts Have Ruled 4,400 Times That ICE Jailed People Illegally. It Hasn’t Stopped @reuters.com 🤬
• Detained immigrants have filed over 20,000 lawsuits seeking release
• Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
• Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog judicial system
• Detained immigrants have filed over 20,000 lawsuits seeking release
• Trump administration continues detentions despite court rulings
• Sheer scale of the lawsuits threatens to clog judicial system
Epstein Files: Ex-Israeli PM Urged Putin To Send ‘One Million’ Russians To Dilute Palestinian Presence | Middle East Eye 🤮
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
Epstein files: Ex-Israeli PM urged Putin to send ‘one million’ Russians to dilute Palestinian presence
Ehud Barak also appears to disparage Jews who arrived from Arab and Muslim countries after the creation of Israel in 1948, saying Israel can now be 'selective'
www.middleeasteye.net
February 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Epstein Files: Ex-Israeli PM Urged Putin To Send ‘One Million’ Russians To Dilute Palestinian Presence | Middle East Eye 🤮
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Feb. 13, 2026 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways ⤵️
Western reporting suggests that the US has accepted Russia’s demanded sequence of having Ukraine cede territory to Russia before receiving formal US or European security guarantee commitments. 🤬
Key Takeaways ⤵️
Western reporting suggests that the US has accepted Russia’s demanded sequence of having Ukraine cede territory to Russia before receiving formal US or European security guarantee commitments. 🤬
February 14, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Feb. 13, 2026 @thestudyofwar.bsky.social #ISW
Key Takeaways ⤵️
Western reporting suggests that the US has accepted Russia’s demanded sequence of having Ukraine cede territory to Russia before receiving formal US or European security guarantee commitments. 🤬
Key Takeaways ⤵️
Western reporting suggests that the US has accepted Russia’s demanded sequence of having Ukraine cede territory to Russia before receiving formal US or European security guarantee commitments. 🤬
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Here’s the stupid thing about romance scams ft.trib.al/qAX3EHy | opinion
Here’s the stupid thing about romance scams
If anyone should be ashamed of this crime, it’s the social media platforms
ft.trib.al
February 14, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Here’s the stupid thing about romance scams ft.trib.al/qAX3EHy | opinion
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Liberals should mourn the passing world ft.trib.al/9E9552e | opinion
Liberals should mourn the passing world
Why apologise for what was the most successful international order in history?
ft.trib.al
February 14, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Liberals should mourn the passing world ft.trib.al/9E9552e | opinion
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NEW: We’re publishing a full list of the 373 federal judges who have ruled against ICE’s mass detention policy and the 28 who have endorsed it — as well as links to key rulings by each.
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NEW: We’re publishing a full list of the 373 federal judges who have ruled against ICE’s mass detention policy and the 28 who have endorsed it — as well as links to key rulings by each.
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump appointees have split 44 against/ 20 for the policy.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
@axios.com
Why it matters: The Justice Department has ended its release of documents related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, but Americans' thirst for answers and additional prosecutions persists, cracking the conservative coalition and causing a headache for President Trump. 👍👍
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Why it matters: The Justice Department has ended its release of documents related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, but Americans' thirst for answers and additional prosecutions persists, cracking the conservative coalition and causing a headache for President Trump. 👍👍
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MAGA-world figures attack Pam Bondi over Epstein files
Influential right-wing figures say the Justice Department mishandled the case.
www.axios.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
@axios.com
Why it matters: The Justice Department has ended its release of documents related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, but Americans' thirst for answers and additional prosecutions persists, cracking the conservative coalition and causing a headache for President Trump. 👍👍
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Why it matters: The Justice Department has ended its release of documents related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, but Americans' thirst for answers and additional prosecutions persists, cracking the conservative coalition and causing a headache for President Trump. 👍👍
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Top MAGA voices are calling for Bondi's removal over her handling of the Epstein files and her combative congressional testimony this week.
MAGA world figures attack Pam Bondi over Epstein files
Influential right-wing figures say the Justice Department mishandled the case.
www.axios.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Top MAGA voices are calling for Bondi's removal over her handling of the Epstein files and her combative congressional testimony this week.
Democrats Tell Bondi To "Immediately Cease" DOJ's Epstein Files "Spying" @axios.com
Why it matters: The lawmakers are trying to use the blowup over what they describe as the DOJ's "spying on Members of Congress" to address other complaints they've had about access to department's Epstein archives.
Why it matters: The lawmakers are trying to use the blowup over what they describe as the DOJ's "spying on Members of Congress" to address other complaints they've had about access to department's Epstein archives.
Democrats to Pam Bondi on Justice Department's Epstein files "spying": "Stop now"
The lawmakers are also pressing for access to unreleased and fully unredacted Epstein documents.
www.axios.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Democrats Tell Bondi To "Immediately Cease" DOJ's Epstein Files "Spying" @axios.com
Why it matters: The lawmakers are trying to use the blowup over what they describe as the DOJ's "spying on Members of Congress" to address other complaints they've had about access to department's Epstein archives.
Why it matters: The lawmakers are trying to use the blowup over what they describe as the DOJ's "spying on Members of Congress" to address other complaints they've had about access to department's Epstein archives.
US and #Iran Set To Hold Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva @axios.com
Why it matters: While Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution and wants to reach a deal with Iran, he has also ordered a massive military buildup in the Gulf, including sending a 2nd aircraft carrier strike group.
Why it matters: While Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution and wants to reach a deal with Iran, he has also ordered a massive military buildup in the Gulf, including sending a 2nd aircraft carrier strike group.
U.S. and Iran set to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
President Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution but has also ordered a massive military buildup in the Gulf.
www.axios.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM
US and #Iran Set To Hold Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Geneva @axios.com
Why it matters: While Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution and wants to reach a deal with Iran, he has also ordered a massive military buildup in the Gulf, including sending a 2nd aircraft carrier strike group.
Why it matters: While Trump said he prefers a diplomatic solution and wants to reach a deal with Iran, he has also ordered a massive military buildup in the Gulf, including sending a 2nd aircraft carrier strike group.
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The U.S. military used Anthropic's Claude AI model during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, two sources with knowledge told Axios.
Pentagon used Anthropic's Claude during Maduro raid
Anthropic is currently in tense discussions with the Pentagon about whether to loosen guardrails when its models are being used by the military.
www.axios.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
The U.S. military used Anthropic's Claude AI model during the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, two sources with knowledge told Axios.
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👀 A federal judge has ordered the disclosure of a roster of DOGE employees and affiliates, as well as a text message revealing a top NEH official’s views on “woke” and “progressive” grants. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 14, 2026 at 1:43 AM
👀 A federal judge has ordered the disclosure of a roster of DOGE employees and affiliates, as well as a text message revealing a top NEH official’s views on “woke” and “progressive” grants. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Gee, ya think!
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ICE Says Federal Agents Appear To Have Lied About Confrontation That Led To Shooting @politico.com
Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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ICE Says Federal Agents Appear To Have Lied About Confrontation That Led To Shooting @politico.com
Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
ICE says federal agents appear to have lied about confrontation that led to shooting
Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.
www.politico.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Gee, ya think!
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ICE Says Federal Agents Appear To Have Lied About Confrontation That Led To Shooting @politico.com
Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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ICE Says Federal Agents Appear To Have Lied About Confrontation That Led To Shooting @politico.com
Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
US Military Preparing for Potentially Weeks-Long Iran Operations @reuters.com 💩
• Trump says it has been difficult to make a deal with Iran
• US fully expects Iran to retaliate, official says
• A sustained campaign carries more risk to US forces, broader Middle East
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
• Trump says it has been difficult to make a deal with Iran
• US fully expects Iran to retaliate, official says
• A sustained campaign carries more risk to US forces, broader Middle East
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Exclusive: US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious ...
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:48 AM
US Military Preparing for Potentially Weeks-Long Iran Operations @reuters.com 💩
• Trump says it has been difficult to make a deal with Iran
• US fully expects Iran to retaliate, official says
• A sustained campaign carries more risk to US forces, broader Middle East
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
• Trump says it has been difficult to make a deal with Iran
• US fully expects Iran to retaliate, official says
• A sustained campaign carries more risk to US forces, broader Middle East
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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"What what Trump does, not what he says:"
• Congress and the states—not the president—control federal election procedures.
• Courts have already ruled that Trump’s previous attempts to impose voting rules by executive order overstepped presidential authority.
• Ongoing litigation continues…
• Congress and the states—not the president—control federal election procedures.
• Courts have already ruled that Trump’s previous attempts to impose voting rules by executive order overstepped presidential authority.
• Ongoing litigation continues…
Does President Trump have the authority to 'nationalize' voting? | Brookings
Brookings Senior Fellow William Galston analyzes the constitutional limits on presidential power over federal election rules and procedures.
www.brookings.edu
February 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
"What what Trump does, not what he says:"
• Congress and the states—not the president—control federal election procedures.
• Courts have already ruled that Trump’s previous attempts to impose voting rules by executive order overstepped presidential authority.
• Ongoing litigation continues…
• Congress and the states—not the president—control federal election procedures.
• Courts have already ruled that Trump’s previous attempts to impose voting rules by executive order overstepped presidential authority.
• Ongoing litigation continues…
US-backed ceasefire deal in northeast #Syria @reuters.com
• Ceasefire between Damascus, Kurds leaves big issues unresolved
• Questions include details of integration, fate of weapons
• How much authority SDF will retain also unclear
• Western official says US has urged Sharaa to be flexible
• Ceasefire between Damascus, Kurds leaves big issues unresolved
• Questions include details of integration, fate of weapons
• How much authority SDF will retain also unclear
• Western official says US has urged Sharaa to be flexible
Risk of missteps hangs over US-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria
A U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in northeastern Syria leaves thorny questions unresolved, as Kurds seek to retain some authority despite a much weakened hand following the rapid advance of central g...
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:40 AM
US-backed ceasefire deal in northeast #Syria @reuters.com
• Ceasefire between Damascus, Kurds leaves big issues unresolved
• Questions include details of integration, fate of weapons
• How much authority SDF will retain also unclear
• Western official says US has urged Sharaa to be flexible
• Ceasefire between Damascus, Kurds leaves big issues unresolved
• Questions include details of integration, fate of weapons
• How much authority SDF will retain also unclear
• Western official says US has urged Sharaa to be flexible
Israeli Artillery, Gunfire Target Several Towns in Southern #Lebanon Despite Ceasefire - Anadolu Agency 🤬
Lebanese state media report shelling on Yaron, Aita al-Shaab, Beit Lif and surrounding areas
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
Lebanese state media report shelling on Yaron, Aita al-Shaab, Beit Lif and surrounding areas
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
Israeli artillery, gunfire target several towns in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Lebanese state media report shelling on Yaron, Aita al-Shaab, Beit Lif and surrounding areas
- Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
February 14, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Israeli Artillery, Gunfire Target Several Towns in Southern #Lebanon Despite Ceasefire - Anadolu Agency 🤬
Lebanese state media report shelling on Yaron, Aita al-Shaab, Beit Lif and surrounding areas
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
Lebanese state media report shelling on Yaron, Aita al-Shaab, Beit Lif and surrounding areas
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
Transfer of ISIS Suspects Concludes as Trump Pursues #Syria Exit @washingtonpost.com
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Transfer of ISIS suspects concludes as Trump pursues Syria exit
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Transfer of ISIS Suspects Concludes as Trump Pursues #Syria Exit @washingtonpost.com
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Lebanese Martyr in Israeli Airstrike Targeting Vehicle in Southern #Lebanon | Palestinian Information Center 🤬
Local reports said Israeli warplanes fired three missiles at a car near the entrance to the town of al-Tayri, killing the person inside.
english.palinfo.com/news/2026/02...
Local reports said Israeli warplanes fired three missiles at a car near the entrance to the town of al-Tayri, killing the person inside.
english.palinfo.com/news/2026/02...
Lebanese martyr in Israeli airstrike targeting vehicle in southern Lebanon
A Lebanese man was martyred Thursday evening in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese sources.
english.palinfo.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Lebanese Martyr in Israeli Airstrike Targeting Vehicle in Southern #Lebanon | Palestinian Information Center 🤬
Local reports said Israeli warplanes fired three missiles at a car near the entrance to the town of al-Tayri, killing the person inside.
english.palinfo.com/news/2026/02...
Local reports said Israeli warplanes fired three missiles at a car near the entrance to the town of al-Tayri, killing the person inside.
english.palinfo.com/news/2026/02...
UNRWA: UN Worker Killed in Gaza Despite Ceasefire - Vatican News 🤬
A United Nations aid worker has been killed in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli military.
www.vaticannews.va/en/world/new...
A United Nations aid worker has been killed in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli military.
www.vaticannews.va/en/world/new...
UNRWA: UN worker killed in Gaza despite ceasefire - Vatican News
A United Nations aid worker has been killed in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli military.
www.vaticannews.va
February 14, 2026 at 1:33 AM
UNRWA: UN Worker Killed in Gaza Despite Ceasefire - Vatican News 🤬
A United Nations aid worker has been killed in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli military.
www.vaticannews.va/en/world/new...
A United Nations aid worker has been killed in Gaza despite a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli military.
www.vaticannews.va/en/world/new...
There Is Still No Ceasefire in Sight for the People of #Gaza @jacobinmag.bsky.social 🤬
Israel has killed hundreds of Palestinians while continuing to occupy Gaza and block aid. Now Trump and his entourage want to convert the site of genocide into a real estate opportunity.
Israel has killed hundreds of Palestinians while continuing to occupy Gaza and block aid. Now Trump and his entourage want to convert the site of genocide into a real estate opportunity.
There Is Still No Ceasefire in Sight for the People of Gaza
Since Donald Trump announced a ceasefire deal with great fanfare, Israel has killed hundreds of Palestinians while continuing to occupy Gaza and block aid. Now Trump and his entourage want to convert ...
jacobin.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:32 AM
There Is Still No Ceasefire in Sight for the People of #Gaza @jacobinmag.bsky.social 🤬
Israel has killed hundreds of Palestinians while continuing to occupy Gaza and block aid. Now Trump and his entourage want to convert the site of genocide into a real estate opportunity.
Israel has killed hundreds of Palestinians while continuing to occupy Gaza and block aid. Now Trump and his entourage want to convert the site of genocide into a real estate opportunity.
After Israel Killed 265 Journalists in Gaza, Herzog Says Media Barred for ‘Protection’ - Palestine Chronicle 🤬💩
www.palestinechronicle.com/after-265-jo...
www.palestinechronicle.com/after-265-jo...
February 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
After Israel Killed 265 Journalists in Gaza, Herzog Says Media Barred for ‘Protection’ - Palestine Chronicle 🤬💩
www.palestinechronicle.com/after-265-jo...
www.palestinechronicle.com/after-265-jo...
Gaza’s Civil Defense Says 8,000 Bodies of Genocide Victims Remain Under Rubble | Press TV ‼️
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/...
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/...
Gaza’s civil defense says 8,000 bodies of genocide victims remain under rubble
Gaza’s civil defense says thousands of bodies are still buried beneath the ruins of destroyed buildings across the Palestinian territory.
www.presstv.ir
February 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Gaza’s Civil Defense Says 8,000 Bodies of Genocide Victims Remain Under Rubble | Press TV ‼️
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/...
www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/...
Europe Must Retract Outrageous Attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Albanese @amnesty.org ☑️
Not only does this allow Israel to violate international law with impunity, but it also effectively undermines the integrity of crucial international human rights mechanisms that were adopted to protect us all.
Not only does this allow Israel to violate international law with impunity, but it also effectively undermines the integrity of crucial international human rights mechanisms that were adopted to protect us all.
European states must retract outrageous attacks on Francesca Albanese
They should publicly apologize and retract calls for her resignation
www.amnesty.org
February 14, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Europe Must Retract Outrageous Attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Albanese @amnesty.org ☑️
Not only does this allow Israel to violate international law with impunity, but it also effectively undermines the integrity of crucial international human rights mechanisms that were adopted to protect us all.
Not only does this allow Israel to violate international law with impunity, but it also effectively undermines the integrity of crucial international human rights mechanisms that were adopted to protect us all.