Kim Heine
@kheine.bsky.social
Life long Democrat, 35 yr. Civil Servant with VA, love sports - golf in particular, and a crazy dog lady. Happily follow some of the excellent journalists, law enforcement and legal experts here on Bluesky!
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Breaking WSJ:
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Gabbard Whistleblower Complaint Based on Intercepted Conversation About Jared Kushner
The substance of the conversation, which covered in part issues related to Iran, isn’t known.
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Breaking WSJ:
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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Not that I’m complaining, but Stephen Miller went from being on camera 24/7 to the MAGA Witness Protection Program.
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Not that I’m complaining, but Stephen Miller went from being on camera 24/7 to the MAGA Witness Protection Program.
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🚨In December 2016, Epstein invited Bill Gates to his island and informed him that “new administration people” were visiting.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
February 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
🚨In December 2016, Epstein invited Bill Gates to his island and informed him that “new administration people” were visiting.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
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A criminal syndicate.
February 13, 2026 at 2:13 AM
A criminal syndicate.
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cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
February 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
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Lost amid the noise is the fact that the president just tried to throw six members of Congress in prison because he didn't like what they said. Per @sbg1.bsky.social you have to go back to 1798 to find a congressman prosecuted for exercising his right to free speech www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
Donald Trump’s Disingenuous Promise to Champion Free Speech
It is Donald Trump’s systematic campaign to stamp out dissent and punish those who disagree with him that will be remembered as among the most singularly un-American aspects of his disruptive tenure.
www.newyorker.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Lost amid the noise is the fact that the president just tried to throw six members of Congress in prison because he didn't like what they said. Per @sbg1.bsky.social you have to go back to 1798 to find a congressman prosecuted for exercising his right to free speech www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
February 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
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Mayor Frey on Tom Homan saying DHS had "some issues" in Minneapolis: "'Issues' would be certainly the understatement of the century. These are people that should be alive today. Alex and Renee were standing up for their neighbors. Constitutionally protected activity was taking place."
February 13, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Mayor Frey on Tom Homan saying DHS had "some issues" in Minneapolis: "'Issues' would be certainly the understatement of the century. These are people that should be alive today. Alex and Renee were standing up for their neighbors. Constitutionally protected activity was taking place."
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Someone was abducted at 10 AM by ICE on Central Ave. Their coworker says they’ve lived here for over 20 years, are documented, and have 3 kids who were born here.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
February 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Someone was abducted at 10 AM by ICE on Central Ave. Their coworker says they’ve lived here for over 20 years, are documented, and have 3 kids who were born here.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
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Blumenthal on administrative warrants: "This is not a warrant. It's a permission slip. It's a green light from another ICE agent to go bash down a door, smash into a home, detain and arrest someone without a judge finding probable cause."
February 12, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Blumenthal on administrative warrants: "This is not a warrant. It's a permission slip. It's a green light from another ICE agent to go bash down a door, smash into a home, detain and arrest someone without a judge finding probable cause."
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From the court’s opinion today blocking Hegseth’s attempt to discipline Mark Kelly: “As Bob Dylan once famously said, ‘You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.’ Our retired vets deserve more respect from our govt, and our Constitution demands they receive it!”
February 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
From the court’s opinion today blocking Hegseth’s attempt to discipline Mark Kelly: “As Bob Dylan once famously said, ‘You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.’ Our retired vets deserve more respect from our govt, and our Constitution demands they receive it!”
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BLUMENTHAL: What is so different about ICE that it regards itself as an exception to the 4th Amendment?
LYONS: We don't
BLUMENTHAL: Why did you keep your memo about the warrant policy secret?
LYONS: I didn't
BLUMENTHAL: We learned about it when whistleblowers came to us
LYONS: We don't
BLUMENTHAL: Why did you keep your memo about the warrant policy secret?
LYONS: I didn't
BLUMENTHAL: We learned about it when whistleblowers came to us
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
BLUMENTHAL: What is so different about ICE that it regards itself as an exception to the 4th Amendment?
LYONS: We don't
BLUMENTHAL: Why did you keep your memo about the warrant policy secret?
LYONS: I didn't
BLUMENTHAL: We learned about it when whistleblowers came to us
LYONS: We don't
BLUMENTHAL: Why did you keep your memo about the warrant policy secret?
LYONS: I didn't
BLUMENTHAL: We learned about it when whistleblowers came to us
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Good morning. ☕️
Bud Cort, photographed by LaForet/Simon — Gamma-Rapho, via Getty Images
Bud Cort, photographed by LaForet/Simon — Gamma-Rapho, via Getty Images
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Good morning. ☕️
Bud Cort, photographed by LaForet/Simon — Gamma-Rapho, via Getty Images
Bud Cort, photographed by LaForet/Simon — Gamma-Rapho, via Getty Images
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Pam Bondi, looks like you have some more witnesses to speak to.
February 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Pam Bondi, looks like you have some more witnesses to speak to.
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Pam Bondi’s performance under oath at Congressional hearings yesterday didn’t just leave Democrats angry and frustrated. Her antics further undercut her in the eyes of the MAGA base. And that’s a big problem for Trump. My write-up in the replies.
February 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Pam Bondi’s performance under oath at Congressional hearings yesterday didn’t just leave Democrats angry and frustrated. Her antics further undercut her in the eyes of the MAGA base. And that’s a big problem for Trump. My write-up in the replies.
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BLUMENTHAL: Were you mistaken when you said no US citizen is subject to immigration enforcement?
LYONS: No sir
BLUMENTHAL: Well, who is lying? You or him? The facts contradict what you said
LYONS: No sir
BLUMENTHAL: Well, who is lying? You or him? The facts contradict what you said
February 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM
BLUMENTHAL: Were you mistaken when you said no US citizen is subject to immigration enforcement?
LYONS: No sir
BLUMENTHAL: Well, who is lying? You or him? The facts contradict what you said
LYONS: No sir
BLUMENTHAL: Well, who is lying? You or him? The facts contradict what you said
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Katie echoes my exact thoughts.
This is all performative bullshit.
Believe it when you don't see ICE in Minneapolis/Saint Paul anymore.
Believe it when you don't see ICE in Minneapolis/Saint Paul anymore.
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Katie echoes my exact thoughts.
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GALLEGO: So somebody who probably has never handled a weapon after 42 days is going to be inserted into Minnesota, into a high stress environment?
LYONS: They could. Yes sir
GALLEGO: That explains a lot
LYONS: They could. Yes sir
GALLEGO: That explains a lot
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
GALLEGO: So somebody who probably has never handled a weapon after 42 days is going to be inserted into Minnesota, into a high stress environment?
LYONS: They could. Yes sir
GALLEGO: That explains a lot
LYONS: They could. Yes sir
GALLEGO: That explains a lot
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GALLEGO: After Renee Good was killed, the agent called her a "fucking bitch" on camera. Is this how your agents are trained to act?
SCOTT: No sir
GALLEGO: Is that professional?
SCOTT: No sir
SCOTT: No sir
GALLEGO: Is that professional?
SCOTT: No sir
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
GALLEGO: After Renee Good was killed, the agent called her a "fucking bitch" on camera. Is this how your agents are trained to act?
SCOTT: No sir
GALLEGO: Is that professional?
SCOTT: No sir
SCOTT: No sir
GALLEGO: Is that professional?
SCOTT: No sir
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"FAA thwarted by party balloon." That pretty much sums it up.
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
"FAA thwarted by party balloon." That pretty much sums it up.
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GALLEGO: Why is the agent who shot Renee Good holding a camera phone & weapon?
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
GALLEGO: Why is the agent who shot Renee Good holding a camera phone & weapon?
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
LYONS: The US attorney was requiring to have video leading up to arrests, so officials have used phones for that
GALLEGO: Maybe you shouldn't be trying to be an influencer and wielding a weapon at the same time
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If you're organizing divestment or public pressure campaigns targeting companies that work with ICE, I want to cover your work. Send me an email. 👀
New at Can We Still Govern: One aspect of ICE that is not discussed much is how dependent it is on private supply chains, including foreign companies. That provides an opportunity to name-and-shame firms providing its services.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/private-ch...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/private-ch...
Private Chains, Public Harm
How Supply Networks Fuel ICE Operations
donmoynihan.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
If you're organizing divestment or public pressure campaigns targeting companies that work with ICE, I want to cover your work. Send me an email. 👀
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SLOTKIN: Do you believe that ICE has the authority to be deployed to polling places?
LYONS: There's no reason for it
S: So if the president says he needs you to go and physically deploy around polling places, you'll say no?
L: There's no reason for us to deploy, but we do investigate voter fraud
LYONS: There's no reason for it
S: So if the president says he needs you to go and physically deploy around polling places, you'll say no?
L: There's no reason for us to deploy, but we do investigate voter fraud
February 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
SLOTKIN: Do you believe that ICE has the authority to be deployed to polling places?
LYONS: There's no reason for it
S: So if the president says he needs you to go and physically deploy around polling places, you'll say no?
L: There's no reason for us to deploy, but we do investigate voter fraud
LYONS: There's no reason for it
S: So if the president says he needs you to go and physically deploy around polling places, you'll say no?
L: There's no reason for us to deploy, but we do investigate voter fraud
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There we go:
Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth’s censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/k...
Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth’s censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/k...
Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth's censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now
The order comes days after federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., tried and failed to get a grand jury to indict Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin
www.cnbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
There we go:
Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth’s censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/k...
Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth’s censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now
www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/k...