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Federal court's patience wearing thin due to Trump administration's "failure to comply" with its order, sets deadline for Trump administration to restore historical panel exhibits.
February 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Federal court's patience wearing thin due to Trump administration's "failure to comply" with its order, sets deadline for Trump administration to restore historical panel exhibits.
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BREAKING — WE WON! DC Superior Court Judge Darlene Soltys ordered the DC Metropolitan Police to produce ALL body cam footage of the March 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace within 14 days.
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
February 18, 2026 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING — WE WON! DC Superior Court Judge Darlene Soltys ordered the DC Metropolitan Police to produce ALL body cam footage of the March 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace within 14 days.
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
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Fulton Co elections expert: “In all 5 areas identified by ... the [search warrant] affidavit, there are a multitude of false or misleading statements or omissions. ... Once ... corrected, the affidavit loses any basis in reality.”
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February 18, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Fulton Co elections expert: “In all 5 areas identified by ... the [search warrant] affidavit, there are a multitude of false or misleading statements or omissions. ... Once ... corrected, the affidavit loses any basis in reality.”
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A very detailed explanation of how FBI bamboozled a magistrate into authorizing a raid on Fulton County’s election offices by omitting critical information that would have totally undermined any probable cause claim. Pretty clear-cut case of calculated deception of the courts.
Fulton Co elections expert: “In all 5 areas identified by ... the [search warrant] affidavit, there are a multitude of false or misleading statements or omissions. ... Once ... corrected, the affidavit loses any basis in reality.”
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February 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
A very detailed explanation of how FBI bamboozled a magistrate into authorizing a raid on Fulton County’s election offices by omitting critical information that would have totally undermined any probable cause claim. Pretty clear-cut case of calculated deception of the courts.
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NEW: DOJ told a judge in New Jersey that it had violated court orders about 54 times between Dec. 5 and this week — the latest accounting of a phenomenon that used to be rare and is now rampant. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
NEW: DOJ told a judge in New Jersey that it had violated court orders about 54 times between Dec. 5 and this week — the latest accounting of a phenomenon that used to be rare and is now rampant. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert typically draws about 2.3 million viewers.
The interview that CBS wouldn't air is now at 3 million views on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
The interview that CBS wouldn't air is now at 3 million views on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert typically draws about 2.3 million viewers.
The interview that CBS wouldn't air is now at 3 million views on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
The interview that CBS wouldn't air is now at 3 million views on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
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Gutsy of Colbert to tell viewers that CBS is complying in advance.
“at this point, [Carr has only] released a letter that says he’s thinking about doing away with the exception—but my network is unilaterally enforcing it as if he had."
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“at this point, [Carr has only] released a letter that says he’s thinking about doing away with the exception—but my network is unilaterally enforcing it as if he had."
latenighter.com/news/late-sh...
Colbert Says CBS Pulled Guest Amid FCC Scrutiny, Posts Interview on YouTube Instead
Stephen Colbert explained on Monday night’s Late Show that CBS lawyers told him “in no uncertain terms” that he could not have James Talarico, a Democratic Texas state representative currently running...
latenighter.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Gutsy of Colbert to tell viewers that CBS is complying in advance.
“at this point, [Carr has only] released a letter that says he’s thinking about doing away with the exception—but my network is unilaterally enforcing it as if he had."
latenighter.com/news/late-sh...
“at this point, [Carr has only] released a letter that says he’s thinking about doing away with the exception—but my network is unilaterally enforcing it as if he had."
latenighter.com/news/late-sh...
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"Law" under Trump; lawyers inside USCIS were handed pre-written memos and told they had 10 minutes to read them and respond.
When the lawyers said the memos had problems, they were told to ignore them anyway because the admin doesn't care what the law says.
When the lawyers said the memos had problems, they were told to ignore them anyway because the admin doesn't care what the law says.
February 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
"Law" under Trump; lawyers inside USCIS were handed pre-written memos and told they had 10 minutes to read them and respond.
When the lawyers said the memos had problems, they were told to ignore them anyway because the admin doesn't care what the law says.
When the lawyers said the memos had problems, they were told to ignore them anyway because the admin doesn't care what the law says.
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I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
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"Respondents [the Government] have done nothing to show that Abrego Garcia’s continued detention in ICE custody is consistent with due process. Thus, he must remain on the stringent release conditions already imposed."
JUST IN: Judge Xinis reinforces her order keeping Kilmar Abrego Garcia out of ICE detention, saying the administration doesn’t appear particularly close to securing his deportation to Liberia (or anywhere else)
Also a discourse on meaning of “nunc pro tunc”
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Also a discourse on meaning of “nunc pro tunc”
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storage.courtlistener.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
"Respondents [the Government] have done nothing to show that Abrego Garcia’s continued detention in ICE custody is consistent with due process. Thus, he must remain on the stringent release conditions already imposed."
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In the past year, Trump has promised...
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
So far, no checks have materialized.
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
So far, no checks have materialized.
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
Trump’s Magically Disappearing Stimulus Checks
I was promised cheaper groceries and tariff rebates and all I got was this lousy pogrom.
www.thebulwark.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
In the past year, Trump has promised...
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
So far, no checks have materialized.
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
-$5000 stimulus checks via "DOGE dividend"
-$2000 stimulus checks via "tariff dividend"
-$1000+ checks via "savings" from expiring ACA subsidies
So far, no checks have materialized.
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-magi...
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After Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, Binance now holds 87% of Trump's stablecoin. What a coinkydink www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
Trump's Stablecoin USD1: Binance Holds 87% After Founder's Pardon
World Liberty Financial's founding document describes the company as "pioneering a new era of Decentralized Finance." Its flagship stablecoin is anything but.
www.forbes.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
After Trump's pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, Binance now holds 87% of Trump's stablecoin. What a coinkydink www.forbes.com/sites/zachev...
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Fed. judge holds that it likely violated the law for the Trump administration to remove displays and exhibits about enslaved people at President Washington's first official residence in Philadelphia.
PI issued to stop Trump from trashing President's House.
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PI issued to stop Trump from trashing President's House.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Fed. judge holds that it likely violated the law for the Trump administration to remove displays and exhibits about enslaved people at President Washington's first official residence in Philadelphia.
PI issued to stop Trump from trashing President's House.
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PI issued to stop Trump from trashing President's House.
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Also, nobody is holding back when it comes to how much the Trump government is not getting a presumption of regularity.
Here is how Judge Rufe's decision on Trump's attempt to erase history starts:
Here is how Judge Rufe's decision on Trump's attempt to erase history starts:
February 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Also, nobody is holding back when it comes to how much the Trump government is not getting a presumption of regularity.
Here is how Judge Rufe's decision on Trump's attempt to erase history starts:
Here is how Judge Rufe's decision on Trump's attempt to erase history starts:
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Trump’s Golden Age for Billionaires
February 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Trump’s Golden Age for Billionaires
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This isn’t just against Army policy. It’s incredibly gross. When you enlist, you’re a captive audience. This is why previous Presidents have been circumspect here: they get it. Trump does not. Forcing people by exploiting power is how he’s always operated. He has no capacity for empathy or honor
February 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
This isn’t just against Army policy. It’s incredibly gross. When you enlist, you’re a captive audience. This is why previous Presidents have been circumspect here: they get it. Trump does not. Forcing people by exploiting power is how he’s always operated. He has no capacity for empathy or honor
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BREAKING: Judge Nancy Brasel, a Trump appointee, has issued a TRO in the Minnesota access-to-counsel case about treatment at Whipple.
"It appears that in planning for Operation Metro Surge, the government failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees."
"It appears that in planning for Operation Metro Surge, the government failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees."
February 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM
BREAKING: Judge Nancy Brasel, a Trump appointee, has issued a TRO in the Minnesota access-to-counsel case about treatment at Whipple.
"It appears that in planning for Operation Metro Surge, the government failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees."
"It appears that in planning for Operation Metro Surge, the government failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees."
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I do really wish more reporters would just ask "Speaker Johnson, do you think it’s appropriate for the Speaker of the House—third in line of succession to the presidency—to be so consistently unfamiliar with current events?"
Q: Rep. Jayapal accused the DOJ of tracking her search history. Is that appropriate conduct?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I do really wish more reporters would just ask "Speaker Johnson, do you think it’s appropriate for the Speaker of the House—third in line of succession to the presidency—to be so consistently unfamiliar with current events?"
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“.. US manufacturing accounted for 11% of GDP before this one-man war on trade began in 2018. By the second quarter of 2025, manufacturing had shrunk to 9.4% of GDP.” 👀
February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
“.. US manufacturing accounted for 11% of GDP before this one-man war on trade began in 2018. By the second quarter of 2025, manufacturing had shrunk to 9.4% of GDP.” 👀
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More to come at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com
Law Dork | Chris Geidner | Substack
The Supreme Court, law, politics, and more. Click to read Law Dork, by Chris Geidner, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
www.lawdork.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
More to come at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com
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BREAKING: Judge blocks Hegseth effort to punish Sen. Kelly.
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
![UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARK KELLY,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 26-81 (RJL)
V.
PETE HEGSETH, et al.,
Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
February 12, 2026 [Dkt. #2]
United States Senator Mark Kelly, a retired naval officer, has been censured by
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for voicing certain opinions on military actions and
policy. In addition, he has been subjected to proceedings to possibly reduce his retirement
rank and pay and threatened with criminal prosecution if he continues to speak out on these
issues.
Secretary Hegseth relies on the well-established doctrine that military
servicemembers enjoy less vigorous First Amendment protections given the fundamental
obligation for obedience and discipline in the armed forces. Unfortunately for Secretary
Hegseth, no court has ever extended those principles to retired servicemembers, much less a retired servicemember serving in Congress and exercising oversight responsibility over
the military. This Court will not be the first to do so!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiclbgaenrhgnor6zvmnfql4d3olwzqp7zikm3maum5ylc4m6epys4@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
BREAKING: Judge blocks Hegseth effort to punish Sen. Kelly.
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
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“Increasingly”?
It’s not just about symmetry; it’s about an unwillingness to call out reality for what it is. This is very similar to the “escalation” language.
It’s not just about symmetry; it’s about an unwillingness to call out reality for what it is. This is very similar to the “escalation” language.
i am increasingly bothered by terms like "showdown" or "face-off" or "clash" when used to describe corrupt and fascist power coming up against resistance because there's an implied symmetry that does not exist.
February 11, 2026 at 6:52 PM
“Increasingly”?
It’s not just about symmetry; it’s about an unwillingness to call out reality for what it is. This is very similar to the “escalation” language.
It’s not just about symmetry; it’s about an unwillingness to call out reality for what it is. This is very similar to the “escalation” language.
Trump's DOJ claims it took months to do redactions on the 3 to 6 million pages of Epstein files.
A professional archivist who has done redactions for 145 million pages says: nope with modern software it's a few days.
profglantz.com/2026/02/06/b...
A professional archivist who has done redactions for 145 million pages says: nope with modern software it's a few days.
profglantz.com/2026/02/06/b...
DOJ should have been able to easily release properly redacted Epstein files by December 19, 2025 based on our experience managing the UCSF Industry Documents Library
The issue of redactions – both redacting names of victims and not redacting participants in Jeffery Epstein’s “social circle” — documents has been in the news. There have also been question…
profglantz.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Trump's DOJ claims it took months to do redactions on the 3 to 6 million pages of Epstein files.
A professional archivist who has done redactions for 145 million pages says: nope with modern software it's a few days.
profglantz.com/2026/02/06/b...
A professional archivist who has done redactions for 145 million pages says: nope with modern software it's a few days.
profglantz.com/2026/02/06/b...
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SWALWELL: How many ICE agents have been fired for their conduct under their leadership?
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
SWALWELL: How many ICE agents have been fired for their conduct under their leadership?
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
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Amazingly the rest of law enforcement operates on a daily basis just fine without those masks.
RON JOHNSON: In Central America, if you become a police chief, the drug cartels send you a DVD w/ a video of your family going to church or school...that's what ICE agents are facing
SORKIN: But these people are allowed to protest
J: They want their activists to dox them & put families at risk
SORKIN: But these people are allowed to protest
J: They want their activists to dox them & put families at risk
February 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Amazingly the rest of law enforcement operates on a daily basis just fine without those masks.