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John Armor Bingham
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Founder of the real America.
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vileheathen.bsky.social
It’s almost like they’re being paid for loyalty rather than competence.
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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diedrichbader.bsky.social
If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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maxberger.bsky.social
I’m Jewish. I lived in New York for a decade. I am very, very concerned about antisemitism.

I have no doubt that Zohran Mamdani would fight to protect my life and my rights. I have no doubt the ADL has entirely failed to protect me and my family from fascists.

I know where my allegiance lies.
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
stay tuned
Subjecy: Barstool leaving NYC? Hi Dave- Now than Zohran Mamdani is the mayor-elect, will Barstool be leaving New York? And if so, when? Thank you, -- Marisa Kabas Independent journalist The Handbasket
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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asharangappa.bsky.social
Aren’t they arguing that Biden’s pardons are invalid bc he had no idea who he was pardoning?? So…
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17d
O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?

TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is

O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.

TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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joshgerstein.bsky.social
JUST IN: Feds explain how CBP vehicle involved in collision that led to woman being shot & criminally charged was moved from Chicago to Maine and then partially repaired while it was evidence in a criminal case. Doc www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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ericcolumbus.bsky.social
Running gag goes meta as Johnson says he knows nothing about Trump knowing nothing
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17d
RAJU: Last week you were very critical of Biden's use of the autopen. But Trump admitted on 60 Minutes to not knowing he pardoned a crypto billionaire who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Does that also concern you?

MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
November 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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You laugh, but this is how the exododus went extinct
New York Post headline: Nearly a million New Yorkers ready to flee NYC if Mamdani becomes mayor - possibly igniting largest exododus in history: poll
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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November 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Jack Smith is going the wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove route. Will Republicans let him?
Jack Smith Wants a Spectacle. Will Republicans Play Ball?
The former special counsel says he wants any testimony he gives to be public. In an interview with The Bulwark, Rep. Jamie Raskin outlines why it matters.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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bagleycartoons.bsky.social Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 20d
Wonder how the folks in deep red Southern Utah feel about being irradiated again
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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As Marcy notes, @seamushughes.bsky.social is doing such critically important work. Here, folks should read Judge Rodriguez's opinion (to which Marcy links) for themselves.

It's a chilling account of what's become standard practice in ICE arrests these days—from a district judge who is no firebrand.
emptywheel.bsky.social emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 20d
This dismissal opinion on a failed ICE arrest that @seamushughes.bsky.social found is worth reading in its entirety. Come for the debunking of DHS "fiction," stay for the snark about wiener dog, but definitely take time to read the 18 USC 111 analysis.

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The sworn affidavit submitted in support of the Criminal Complaint in this matter tells a very different—and largely fictional—story. For example, Special Agent Steven Fuentes of ICE, HSI, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) swore to the following: On June 20, 2025, [HSI, ICE-ERO, and TxDPS] were conducting surveillance at a residence on Benrus, in San Antonio, Texas, in the Western District of Texas. Database checks indicated that Jaime Albert QUINTANILLA-Chavez, with a Final Order of Removal from an Immigration Judge, was residing at the above address. At approximately 0715 a.m., QUINTANILLA exited the residence and entered a white Dodge Ram. The Dodge Ram was towing a trailer containing construction equipment. Both license plates for the truck and trailer were expired. ECF No. 1 ¶ 2 (emphasis added). Fuentes also swore that (1) the Defendant refused to “follow any commands”; (2) after the Defendant was blocked in between the officers’ vehicles, he was given “multiple verbal commands to exit the vehicle”; and (3) the Defendant “fought the law enforcement officers.” Id. ¶¶ 3–4. Fuentes further testified at the preliminary hearing that the Defendant was surveilled (and taken into custody) because he was subject to a Final Order of Removal from an Immigration Judge. See ECF No. 12, 6/26 Preliminary Hr’g Tr. at 4:20–25. Despite HSI’s sworn statement to the Magistrate Judge that the vehicle was stopped because of expired license plates, the Assistant U.S. Attorney conceded at a bond hearing in July 2025 that Fuentes had “misrepresented what was going on.” ECF No. 29, 7/10 Hr’g Tr. at 8:12– The Defendant pulled over, came to a stop, and took out his cell phone to call a friend to come pick up the only other occupant of his vehicle: his weenie dog, Rocky. ECF No. 29, 7/10 Hr’g Tr. at 29:9–18. The Defendant’s friend saw from his video messaging application that there were men aiming guns at the Defendant and yelling at him. See id. at 25:17–21.
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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jamalgreene.bsky.social
Unless I'm missing something, this seems pretty straightforwardly unconstitutional.
gbbranstetter.bsky.social Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 21d
Citing a Trump executive order banning "gender ideology," the VA is withholding coverage and treatment for male veterans with breast cancer, an increasing condition among veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during service. 100 male veterans a year are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:19 AM
johnarmorbingham.bsky.social
How can a sheriff, a prosecutor, and a judge be this moronic?
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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martylederman.bsky.social
... that, in addition to violating the Constitution, the assassination ban, two criminal murder statutes, and international law (see piece below), Trump is now violating section 5(b) of the War Powers Act, too. [2]

www.justsecurity.org/120296/many-...
The Many Ways in Which the Caribbean Strike was Unlawful
Legal expert on domestic authority and law most relevant to the US strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat
www.justsecurity.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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sethcotlar.bsky.social
The Oregonians interviewed a guy who Republicans have accused of running an “Antifa safe house.” The levels of MAGA derangement about Portland are truly off the charts.
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
Oh nooooo!!!!!!

The government has decided that it is not in their interests to explain to the judge whether they knew the "victim" here had a criminal record.

Holy hell public defenders might gets us thru this shite.

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SHLEIGH BROWN, Defendant. No. 2:25-cr-00701-FMO NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 48(a) Pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a), the United States of America, by and through its counsel of record, the Acting United States Attorney for the Central District of California and Assistant United States Attorney Lauren E. Border, hereby moves to dismiss with prejudice its information (dkt. 26) in the abovecaptioned case against defendant ASHLEIGH BROWN (“defendant”), charging defendant with Simple Assault of Federal Officer, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1). The United States moves to dismiss its information with prejudice against defendant in the interests of justice under Federal Criminal Rule 48(a), and therefore respectfully requests that the Case 2:25-cr-00701-FMO Document 86 Filed 10/27/25 Page 1 of 2 Page ID #:487 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Court grant its motion. Defendant does not oppose dismissal and the parties agree all pending motions should be denied as moot.
October 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
Stephen Miller says that he wants to build a fascist totalitarian police state. Democrats agree that this is what he wants to do. The truth is more complicated.
October 28, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
Calm down, liberals. Donald Trump's demand that the DOJ pay him $230 in taxpayer dollars is just an opening bid in a negotiation. He's unlikely to walk away with more than $180 million. Feel silly now?

by Megan McArdle
October 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
The young men in my focus group had lost money on Republican-controlled meme coins, Republican-owned sports gambling platforms, and Republican-backed meme stocks. None were interested in voting for Democrats, stating that the party didn't have their best interests at heart.
October 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
Whether it's Staten Island Republicans screaming racist epithets at Zohran Mamdani or Manhattan Democrats bringing up Andrew Cuomo's history of sexual harassment and nursing home deaths, both sides have pushed the boundaries of civil political discourse.
October 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
Reup: DOJ neglected to tell Ashleigh Brown that the alleged victim in her case, an FPS officer, has a criminal record, including 2021 charges for harassment involving physical contact.

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C. Defense Discovers Z.C.’s Criminal History On October 23, 2025, while preparing for trial in this matter, defense counsel learned that Z.C. has criminal history that includes at least: • Harassment - subjecting a person to physical contact, in violation of Pennsylvania Statute § 18.2709(a)(1), convicted on June 17, 2021; • Disorderly conduct, in violation of Florida Statute § 509.143, arrested on August 31, 2014; and • Driving under the influence, in violation of Florida Statute § 316193(1), convicted on November 4, 2013. Exhibits H, I, filed under seal. These records were obtained through independent defense investigation. Of note, the defense does not have access to law enforcement databases and thus cannot confirm whether this is Z.C.’s complete criminal history or whether there is additional relevant information about these or any other arrests or convictions. D. Defense Contacts the USAO With Its Findings. The USAO States It Was Not Aware of Z.C.’s Assault History. On October 26, 2025, after further research and internal discussion, defense counsel contacted government counsel regarding its findings. Government counsel requested a few hours to investigate and respond. Later that evening, the parties conferred by telephone. Government counsel indicated that it was not previously aware of Z.C.’s 2021 conviction for assault. The government had asked Z.C. about his prior convictions in interviews. The government was only aware of Z.C.’s 2014 arrest for disorderly conduct and his 2013 conviction for driving under the influence. In addition, government counsel stated that it had not conducted an independent Henthorn review of Z.C., but had relied on the word and responsiveness of another agency (FPS) to conduct a Henthorn review of Z.C.’s personnel file.
October 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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"This is America, NYC. Don't let them tell you that we're the exception.

WE are the rule. We are the standard. We are the acceptance. We set the bar for America. I'm talking to you, Donald Trump.

There has been a day before his presidency. And there will be a day after.

And it belongs to us."
October 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
Ashleigh Brown, charged w/assault in one case in LA and doxing in another, just discovered the FPS officer she allegedly assaulted has a criminal history, including a 2021 assault. DOJ did not disclose it to her.

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C. Defense Discovers Z.C.’s Criminal History On October 23, 2025, while preparing for trial in this matter, defense counsel learned that Z.C. has criminal history that includes at least: • Harassment - subjecting a person to physical contact, in violation of Pennsylvania Statute § 18.2709(a)(1), convicted on June 17, 2021; • Disorderly conduct, in violation of Florida Statute § 509.143, arrested on August 31, 2014; and • Driving under the influence, in violation of Florida Statute § 316193(1), convicted on November 4, 2013. Exhibits H, I, filed under seal. These records were obtained through independent defense investigation. Of note, the defense does not have access to law enforcement databases and thus cannot confirm whether this is Z.C.’s complete criminal history or whether there is additional relevant information about these or any other arrests or convictions. D. Defense Contacts the USAO With Its Findings. The USAO States It Was Not Aware of Z.C.’s Assault History. On October 26, 2025, after further research and internal discussion, defense counsel contacted government counsel regarding its findings. Government counsel requested a few hours to investigate and respond. Later that evening, the parties conferred by telephone. Government counsel indicated that it was not previously aware of Z.C.’s 2021 conviction for assault. The government had asked Z.C. about his prior convictions in interviews. The government was only aware of Z.C.’s 2014 arrest for disorderly conduct and his 2013 conviction for driving under the influence. In addition, government counsel stated that it had not conducted an independent Henthorn review of Z.C., but had relied on the word and responsiveness of another agency (FPS) to conduct a Henthorn review of Z.C.’s personnel file.
October 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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I have approximately zero following on this app, sharing in the hopes it can get in front of the right person. A man I went to college with’s wife was kidnapped by ICE at a green card hearing, and he’s trying to find a reporter who will speak to him about the situation
September 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM