Lynn Dombek
@lynndom.bsky.social
Research editor at https://www.propublica.org/. Formerly led research teams at FirstLookMedia, the AP and Time Inc.
At least the third person forcibly detained in Maine whom news outlets have found no criminal record. "In less than two minutes they smashed his window and dragged him out of the car. He was compliant. He wasn't resisting." From @themainemonitor.org
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Masked agents detain civil engineer in Portland
The man is in the U.S. on a work visa after receiving a master’s degree. Agents left his car running in the street with a smashed window.
themainemonitor.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM
At least the third person forcibly detained in Maine whom news outlets have found no criminal record. "In less than two minutes they smashed his window and dragged him out of the car. He was compliant. He wasn't resisting." From @themainemonitor.org
themainemonitor.org/masked-agent...
themainemonitor.org/masked-agent...
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A billionaire known as “Bitcoin Jesus” was under indictment for massive criminal tax fraud and very likely going to prison.
Then, he hired a “Friend of Trump” and the criminal charges disappeared.
How did they do it? Avi Asher-Schapiro and I spent months getting the inside story.
Then, he hired a “Friend of Trump” and the criminal charges disappeared.
How did they do it? Avi Asher-Schapiro and I spent months getting the inside story.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A billionaire known as “Bitcoin Jesus” was under indictment for massive criminal tax fraud and very likely going to prison.
Then, he hired a “Friend of Trump” and the criminal charges disappeared.
How did they do it? Avi Asher-Schapiro and I spent months getting the inside story.
Then, he hired a “Friend of Trump” and the criminal charges disappeared.
How did they do it? Avi Asher-Schapiro and I spent months getting the inside story.
A woman with no criminal record and pending asylum case arrested by ICE after dropping children at school. Reporting from @themainemonitor.org themainemonitor.org/mother-of-4-...
Mother of 4 detained in Portland as ICE activity ramps up in Maine
Agents followed the woman home after she dropped off a child at school, a daughter said.
themainemonitor.org
January 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A woman with no criminal record and pending asylum case arrested by ICE after dropping children at school. Reporting from @themainemonitor.org themainemonitor.org/mother-of-4-...
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Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The New York Times provide a frame-by-frame look at what led to Renee Good being shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Watch our visual investigation. trib.al/dJBtpjH
January 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The New York Times provide a frame-by-frame look at what led to Renee Good being shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Watch our visual investigation. trib.al/dJBtpjH
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Incredible story.
Gift link to FBI-targeted Post reporter Hannah Natanson's sweeping look at how federal workers have been targeted by Trump. wapo.st/49BQBrh
I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.
One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.
wapo.st
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Incredible story.
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Immigration agents are choking people in America's streets & using tactics against their own policy/training. Many LEO agencies have banned their use
A Colombian TikToker. An ICU nurse. A father holding his child.
A 16-year-old citizen
DHS calls this "utmost professionalism"
w/ @mckenziefunk.com
A Colombian TikToker. An ICU nurse. A father holding his child.
A 16-year-old citizen
DHS calls this "utmost professionalism"
w/ @mckenziefunk.com
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Immigration agents are choking people in America's streets & using tactics against their own policy/training. Many LEO agencies have banned their use
A Colombian TikToker. An ICU nurse. A father holding his child.
A 16-year-old citizen
DHS calls this "utmost professionalism"
w/ @mckenziefunk.com
A Colombian TikToker. An ICU nurse. A father holding his child.
A 16-year-old citizen
DHS calls this "utmost professionalism"
w/ @mckenziefunk.com
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When asked whether protections that began in the 1960s, spurred by the passage of the Civil Rights Act, had resulted in discrimination against white men, Mr. Trump said he believed “a lot of people were very badly treated.” @nytimes.com
Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:59 AM
When asked whether protections that began in the 1960s, spurred by the passage of the Civil Rights Act, had resulted in discrimination against white men, Mr. Trump said he believed “a lot of people were very badly treated.” @nytimes.com
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Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.” www.wired.com/story/macken...
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.” www.wired.com/story/macken...
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Last year when I wrote about prison staff jumping ship for ICE, I reported that BOP had lost a net of at least 1400 employees by late fall.
I just got new data showing they lost a net of ~1700 by mid-December -- though w/EOY retirements the final 2025 figures will likely be higher.
I just got new data showing they lost a net of ~1700 by mid-December -- though w/EOY retirements the final 2025 figures will likely be higher.
January 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Last year when I wrote about prison staff jumping ship for ICE, I reported that BOP had lost a net of at least 1400 employees by late fall.
I just got new data showing they lost a net of ~1700 by mid-December -- though w/EOY retirements the final 2025 figures will likely be higher.
I just got new data showing they lost a net of ~1700 by mid-December -- though w/EOY retirements the final 2025 figures will likely be higher.
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
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"Ohio" (1971) - written by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970. Performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)
YouTube video by peaceandfreedom2011
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
"Ohio" (1971) - written by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970. Performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN_9...
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"Wer'e too close to the debris": A stunning data viz showing how SpaceX rockets put passenger planes at risk, by @heathervogell.bsky.social and Agnel Philip w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social
“We’re Too Close to the Debris”: How SpaceX Rockets Put Passenger Planes at Risk
The FAA predicted Elon Musk’s Starship would cause “minor or minimal” disruption. Then the rockets exploded twice in three months over busy airspace. Flight data reveals how many planes scrambled to p...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
"Wer'e too close to the debris": A stunning data viz showing how SpaceX rockets put passenger planes at risk, by @heathervogell.bsky.social and Agnel Philip w/ graphics by @lucaswaldron.bsky.social
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“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
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In tumultuous times, we believe in being prepared, not scared.
We’ve distilled the advice our trainers have shared with thousands of journalists over the years into the actionable, concrete steps in our 2026 journalist’s digital security checklist:
We’ve distilled the advice our trainers have shared with thousands of journalists over the years into the actionable, concrete steps in our 2026 journalist’s digital security checklist:
The 2026 journalist’s digital security checklist
Our digital security training team's checklist to help journalists secure their digital life.
freedom.press
December 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
In tumultuous times, we believe in being prepared, not scared.
We’ve distilled the advice our trainers have shared with thousands of journalists over the years into the actionable, concrete steps in our 2026 journalist’s digital security checklist:
We’ve distilled the advice our trainers have shared with thousands of journalists over the years into the actionable, concrete steps in our 2026 journalist’s digital security checklist:
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Heads up: If you get an email from a a “recruiter” about a ProPublica proofreader job, that is fake. But we ARE hiring a copy editor, as you can see on our jobs page: job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica
🚩 ❗ SCAM ALERT: A fraudster is impersonating a ProPublica recruiter for a remote proofreader position. This is not a real job. Do not respond to the email with personal information, IDs, bank… | Talia...
🚩 ❗ SCAM ALERT: A fraudster is impersonating a ProPublica recruiter for a remote proofreader position. This is not a real job. Do not respond to the email with personal information, IDs, bank details,...
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December 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Heads up: If you get an email from a a “recruiter” about a ProPublica proofreader job, that is fake. But we ARE hiring a copy editor, as you can see on our jobs page: job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica
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CBS News may not want you to see its CECOT reporting, but I'm happy to share this powerful video that our team produced this year.
“An American Nightmare”: Three Men Deported to CECOT and Their Families Reflect on Their Monthslong Ordeal
For months, Carmen, Lina and Doris awaited news about their loved ones, who were sent to a maximum-security Salvadoran prison by the Trump administration. Now that the families have been reunited, the...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
CBS News may not want you to see its CECOT reporting, but I'm happy to share this powerful video that our team produced this year.
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The FDA won't tell you where your generic drugs are made, and good luck trying to figure out the inspection outcomes of that factory even if you know.
But at @propublica.org? Well, we took that as a challenge.
Grab a generic drug from your cabinet and see: projects.propublica.org/rx-inspector/
But at @propublica.org? Well, we took that as a challenge.
Grab a generic drug from your cabinet and see: projects.propublica.org/rx-inspector/
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The FDA won't tell you where your generic drugs are made, and good luck trying to figure out the inspection outcomes of that factory even if you know.
But at @propublica.org? Well, we took that as a challenge.
Grab a generic drug from your cabinet and see: projects.propublica.org/rx-inspector/
But at @propublica.org? Well, we took that as a challenge.
Grab a generic drug from your cabinet and see: projects.propublica.org/rx-inspector/
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NEW: Here's the searing tale of one woman's struggle to feed her family after the Trump Administration imposed a man-made food crisis.
Beautifully written by Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Beautifully written by Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
The Summer of Starvation: Amid Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts, a Mother Struggles to Keep Her Sons Alive
After the Trump administration cut off food from the third-largest refugee camp in the world, thousands of families faced impossible choices as their children starved.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
NEW: Here's the searing tale of one woman's struggle to feed her family after the Trump Administration imposed a man-made food crisis.
Beautifully written by Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Beautifully written by Brett Murphy & @annamaria.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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New @propublica.org:
@emsimani.bsky.social analyzed nonprofit tax filings and found that more than 1,000 charities have stripped DEI-related language from their mission statements this year.
www.propublica.org/article/dele...
@emsimani.bsky.social analyzed nonprofit tax filings and found that more than 1,000 charities have stripped DEI-related language from their mission statements this year.
www.propublica.org/article/dele...
December 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
New @propublica.org:
@emsimani.bsky.social analyzed nonprofit tax filings and found that more than 1,000 charities have stripped DEI-related language from their mission statements this year.
www.propublica.org/article/dele...
@emsimani.bsky.social analyzed nonprofit tax filings and found that more than 1,000 charities have stripped DEI-related language from their mission statements this year.
www.propublica.org/article/dele...
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Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has endorsed a book that claims chlorine dioxide—a disinfectant and deodorizer—has therapeutic powers. @megomatz.bsky.social reports for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/ron-...
Senator Endorses Discredited Doctor’s Book on a Chemical He Claims Treats Everything From Autism to Cancer
Wisconsin's Ron Johnson has a history of spreading vaccine misinformation. Now he's giving credence to assertions about the therapeutic powers of chlorine dioxide, a disinfectant and deodorizer. “It i...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has endorsed a book that claims chlorine dioxide—a disinfectant and deodorizer—has therapeutic powers. @megomatz.bsky.social reports for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/ron-...
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Phoebe Memorial, the sole hospital in Albany, GA, was founded on the idea that all patients be treated, regardless of their ability to pay.
So why do some residents — including many hospital staffers — turn to a free clinic for care?
THREAD 🧵
So why do some residents — including many hospital staffers — turn to a free clinic for care?
THREAD 🧵
December 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Phoebe Memorial, the sole hospital in Albany, GA, was founded on the idea that all patients be treated, regardless of their ability to pay.
So why do some residents — including many hospital staffers — turn to a free clinic for care?
THREAD 🧵
So why do some residents — including many hospital staffers — turn to a free clinic for care?
THREAD 🧵
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In part 4 of Sick in a Hospital Town, we learn that the board that oversees Phoebe Putney commissioned a report that found the cost of care at the hospital is higher than its peers but decided not to release it. Must read by @gingerthompson.bsky.social w/ Doris Burke
Sick in a Hospital Town, Part 4: The Last Safety Net
As a community hospital, Phoebe’s mission is to care for people no matter their ability to pay. But in a town where the uninsured rate is twice the national average, even some Phoebe employees are una...
projects.propublica.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In part 4 of Sick in a Hospital Town, we learn that the board that oversees Phoebe Putney commissioned a report that found the cost of care at the hospital is higher than its peers but decided not to release it. Must read by @gingerthompson.bsky.social w/ Doris Burke
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Check out Part 3 of @gingerthompson.bsky.social's exceptional series Sick in a Hospital Town:
Poor Grades, Poor Outcomes
Phoebe Putney paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its rival hospital. Its debt increased and patients suffer. w/ Doris Burke
Poor Grades, Poor Outcomes
Phoebe Putney paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its rival hospital. Its debt increased and patients suffer. w/ Doris Burke
Sick in a Hospital Town, Part 3: Poor Grades, Poor Outcomes
Phoebe paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its crosstown rival and became Albany’s only hospital. But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
projects.propublica.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Check out Part 3 of @gingerthompson.bsky.social's exceptional series Sick in a Hospital Town:
Poor Grades, Poor Outcomes
Phoebe Putney paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its rival hospital. Its debt increased and patients suffer. w/ Doris Burke
Poor Grades, Poor Outcomes
Phoebe Putney paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its rival hospital. Its debt increased and patients suffer. w/ Doris Burke