Joe Kassel
@joekassel.bsky.social
Fleeing from tyranny... and other things.
I am human...I think. 🤔
We MUST do everything that we can to stop tRump's coup from taking over our Democracy!
PS: tRump is a despot!
I am human...I think. 🤔
We MUST do everything that we can to stop tRump's coup from taking over our Democracy!
PS: tRump is a despot!
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News group sues ICE for raid footage www.courthousenews.com/news-group-s...
News group sues ICE for raid footage
The Center for Investigative Reporting says ICE hasn't responded to public records requests and is violating federal transparency law.
www.courthousenews.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
News group sues ICE for raid footage www.courthousenews.com/news-group-s...
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FYI, ICE activity this morning in Bellevue on 148th Ave NE and NE 116th near Robinswood. City of Bellevue posted about it, comments identified the location, they left a car/van in the road. A nearby school sent out a message after the fact.
Make sure your place of work & school has a plan.
Make sure your place of work & school has a plan.
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
FYI, ICE activity this morning in Bellevue on 148th Ave NE and NE 116th near Robinswood. City of Bellevue posted about it, comments identified the location, they left a car/van in the road. A nearby school sent out a message after the fact.
Make sure your place of work & school has a plan.
Make sure your place of work & school has a plan.
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I-90 east of Seattle
February 8, 2026 at 1:22 AM
I-90 east of Seattle
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Members of Congress will be able to begin reviewing the unredacted digital version of the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein on Monday morning.
Members of Congress — but not their staff — upon 24 hrs notice, may take notes but can’t bring in any electronic devices.
Members of Congress — but not their staff — upon 24 hrs notice, may take notes but can’t bring in any electronic devices.
Members of Congress will be able to view unredacted Epstein files next week
Lawmakers will be able to review the files on computers at the Justice Department starting Monday, according to a letter obtained by NBC News. They can take notes but can't have electronic devices.
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Members of Congress will be able to begin reviewing the unredacted digital version of the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein on Monday morning.
Members of Congress — but not their staff — upon 24 hrs notice, may take notes but can’t bring in any electronic devices.
Members of Congress — but not their staff — upon 24 hrs notice, may take notes but can’t bring in any electronic devices.
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😢🕯A rescuer of the State Emergency Service died in Kyiv region while eliminating the consequences of the Russian strike
Chief Master Sergeant of the Civil Defense Service Mykhailo Protsenko died while working at a facility destroyed by the Russian strike.
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😢🕯A rescuer of the State Emergency Service died in Kyiv region while eliminating the consequences of the Russian strike
Chief Master Sergeant of the Civil Defense Service Mykhailo Protsenko died while working at a facility destroyed by the Russian strike.
February 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
t.me/NewsInsideUk...
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😢🕯A rescuer of the State Emergency Service died in Kyiv region while eliminating the consequences of the Russian strike
Chief Master Sergeant of the Civil Defense Service Mykhailo Protsenko died while working at a facility destroyed by the Russian strike.
t.me/c/1966917236...
😢🕯A rescuer of the State Emergency Service died in Kyiv region while eliminating the consequences of the Russian strike
Chief Master Sergeant of the Civil Defense Service Mykhailo Protsenko died while working at a facility destroyed by the Russian strike.
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Russia launched another massive strike against Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight on February 6 to 7 and specifically targeted substations that support Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPPs). Read more here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
February 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Russia launched another massive strike against Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight on February 6 to 7 and specifically targeted substations that support Ukrainian nuclear power plants (NPPs). Read more here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
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He has the personal accountability of a child.
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
He has the personal accountability of a child.
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If you are having a bad week remember the president of the united states shit himself on live television and this is definitely not the first time
Idk if it will help you feel better but it's a good thing to remember
Idk if it will help you feel better but it's a good thing to remember
February 8, 2026 at 12:39 AM
If you are having a bad week remember the president of the united states shit himself on live television and this is definitely not the first time
Idk if it will help you feel better but it's a good thing to remember
Idk if it will help you feel better but it's a good thing to remember
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Small dog suffers broken rib after being repeatedly kicked by U.S. Marshals deputy. "Action News 5 obtained two videos that show the marshals service employee kicking Yoshi not once, but twice." www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/07/d...
Dog kicked by Memphis Safe Task Force member on the mend as US Marshals defend action
The dog’s owner told Action News 5 that the deputy U.S. marshal seen punting her pup had no reason to do so, but officials with the U.S. Marshals Service say otherwise.
www.actionnews5.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Small dog suffers broken rib after being repeatedly kicked by U.S. Marshals deputy. "Action News 5 obtained two videos that show the marshals service employee kicking Yoshi not once, but twice." www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/07/d...
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At least the Times is cleared-eyed about this. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
February 7, 2026 at 3:08 AM
At least the Times is cleared-eyed about this. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Timeline cleanse...
February 8, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Timeline cleanse...
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Judge orders return of 3 deported families protected by family separation settlement
ground.news/article/judg...
ground.news/article/judg...
Judge orders return of 3 deported families protected by family separation settlement
A judge ordered the U.S. to return three migrant families who were affected by President Trump's family separation policy in his first term and then deported in his second.
ground.news
February 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Judge orders return of 3 deported families protected by family separation settlement
ground.news/article/judg...
ground.news/article/judg...
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I’m so proud of all the Olympic athletes speaking out about the bullshit that is happening here. That’s what patriotism looks like.
February 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
I’m so proud of all the Olympic athletes speaking out about the bullshit that is happening here. That’s what patriotism looks like.
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Too much pepperoni?
February 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Too much pepperoni?
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It's not normal that a President is suing his own administration and taking the $10B. WTAF is going on? This is a big scam even for him.
Why isn't anyone doing anything about this?
Why isn't anyone doing anything about this?
February 7, 2026 at 10:48 PM
It's not normal that a President is suing his own administration and taking the $10B. WTAF is going on? This is a big scam even for him.
Why isn't anyone doing anything about this?
Why isn't anyone doing anything about this?
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"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
New Mexico governor signs Immigrant Safety Act among other bills into law
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four bipartisan bills into law, focusing on improving health care access, investing in statewide infrastructur
kfoxtv.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"The new law forbids counties and local law enforcement from contracting with ICE. It mandates that public bodies terminate any existing immigration detention agreements and prohibits the use of public property for federal civil immigration detention..."
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
kfoxtv.com/news/local/n...
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Jasmine Crockett: “Most of us already know who Trump is — we already know there are no bounds to how low he’s willing to go. We know that he has no moral compass. We know that he is a disgrace — when will Republicans in Congress condemn his behavior — your silence is complicity & it is very loud”
February 6, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Jasmine Crockett: “Most of us already know who Trump is — we already know there are no bounds to how low he’s willing to go. We know that he has no moral compass. We know that he is a disgrace — when will Republicans in Congress condemn his behavior — your silence is complicity & it is very loud”
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“The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not in the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot…”
February 7, 2026 at 2:24 AM
“The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not in the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot…”
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We can expect no honesty, no decency, and no humanity from this Presidential administration. It will be like this until the microsecond he leaves.
February 6, 2026 at 10:45 PM
We can expect no honesty, no decency, and no humanity from this Presidential administration. It will be like this until the microsecond he leaves.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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🚨BREAKING: Local Minneapolis police SWARM ICE protesters making mass arrests in front of ICE prison. One protesters forehead is gushing blood ⬇️
February 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: Local Minneapolis police SWARM ICE protesters making mass arrests in front of ICE prison. One protesters forehead is gushing blood ⬇️
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How long do we let federal agencies lie to us? There's got to be accountability for lying and deception.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘a smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:56 PM
How long do we let federal agencies lie to us? There's got to be accountability for lying and deception.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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MSNBC: Do you believe Donald Trump is a racist?
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: If the guy is not a racist, he's certainly doing the best job that he can trying to convince us otherwise
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: If the guy is not a racist, he's certainly doing the best job that he can trying to convince us otherwise
February 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
MSNBC: Do you believe Donald Trump is a racist?
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: If the guy is not a racist, he's certainly doing the best job that he can trying to convince us otherwise
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: If the guy is not a racist, he's certainly doing the best job that he can trying to convince us otherwise
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It doesn’t get any more disgusting than this.
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
It doesn’t get any more disgusting than this.
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A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.