Linda M. MARTZ
@newsideas.bsky.social
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"The Trump administration’s controversial deployment of National Guard troops to several cities led by Democrats ended in January, marking a muted retreat by President Donald Trump, who claimed the federal troops were needed to fight immigration-related crime."
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Trump administration withdraws National Guard from Chicago, L.A., Portland
The demobilization marked a muted retreat by President Donald Trump, who claimed the troops were needed to fight crime in those cities.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:53 PM
"The Trump administration’s controversial deployment of National Guard troops to several cities led by Democrats ended in January, marking a muted retreat by President Donald Trump, who claimed the federal troops were needed to fight immigration-related crime."
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
Now, Starbucks is lifting a cap on the CEO's use of a private jet to commute from California to Seattle.
It's been four years since Starbucks stores began unionizing and workers still don't have a contract.
Now, Starbucks is lifting a cap on the CEO's use of a private jet to commute from California to Seattle.
It's been four years since Starbucks stores began unionizing and workers still don't have a contract.
February 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Reminder that Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
Now, Starbucks is lifting a cap on the CEO's use of a private jet to commute from California to Seattle.
It's been four years since Starbucks stores began unionizing and workers still don't have a contract.
Now, Starbucks is lifting a cap on the CEO's use of a private jet to commute from California to Seattle.
It's been four years since Starbucks stores began unionizing and workers still don't have a contract.
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Kristi Noem has to go.
Gregory Bovino has to go.
Stephen Miller has to go.
Gregory Bovino has to go.
Stephen Miller has to go.
February 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Kristi Noem has to go.
Gregory Bovino has to go.
Stephen Miller has to go.
Gregory Bovino has to go.
Stephen Miller has to go.
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In a potentially ominous sign for Minnesota Republicans, Trump's approval in the Twin Cities suburbs — the battleground for both the Legislature and statewide races — is low.
In the suburbs, 65% said they disapprove of Trump’s handling of his job.
In the suburbs, 65% said they disapprove of Trump’s handling of his job.
Full poll results: How Minnesotans feel about Trump, immigration and protests
See the full findings from the NBC Decision Desk/KARE 11/Minnesota Star Tribune Poll with questions about ICE tactics, who’s to blame and the Renee Good and Alex Pretti shootings.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 8:27 PM
In a potentially ominous sign for Minnesota Republicans, Trump's approval in the Twin Cities suburbs — the battleground for both the Legislature and statewide races — is low.
In the suburbs, 65% said they disapprove of Trump’s handling of his job.
In the suburbs, 65% said they disapprove of Trump’s handling of his job.
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Like I said previously, usually her incompetence is able to defeat her malevolence.
February 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Like I said previously, usually her incompetence is able to defeat her malevolence.
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Sen. Slotkin: "At the direction of President Trump, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro attempted to persuade a grand jury to indict us on criminal charges. If things had gone a different way, we'd be preparing for arrest. Fortunately, her attempt failed."
February 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Sen. Slotkin: "At the direction of President Trump, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro attempted to persuade a grand jury to indict us on criminal charges. If things had gone a different way, we'd be preparing for arrest. Fortunately, her attempt failed."
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"With the threat of additional tariffs looming over foreign countries — and the 2026 midterms — House GOP leaders tried to adopt legislation Tuesday night that would prevent any lawmaker from forcing a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariffs until August."
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House Republicans revolt over GOP’s attempt to hand Trump Congress’ tariff authority
In a rare defeat, three House Republicans bucked their leaders to block legislation that would have restricted Congress’ ability to strike down Trump’s tariffs.
www.ms.now
February 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM
"With the threat of additional tariffs looming over foreign countries — and the 2026 midterms — House GOP leaders tried to adopt legislation Tuesday night that would prevent any lawmaker from forcing a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariffs until August."
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www.ms.now/news/house-r...
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US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet. www.wired.com/story/cbp-si...
CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
www.wired.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet. www.wired.com/story/cbp-si...
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In the past, a president intervening in a foreign‑funded infrastructure project to protect a politically connected private monopoly would likely trigger sustained investigations, congressional hearings, and front‑page coverage as a potential abuse of power.
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/342...
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/342...
NY Times: Matthew Moroun Met With Howard Lutnick Hours Before Trump Threatened To Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
The Moroun family has for years tried to derail construction of the Gordie Howe bridge, saying it would take away business from the Ambassador Bridge, which it has operated for decades.
www.deadlinedetroit.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
In the past, a president intervening in a foreign‑funded infrastructure project to protect a politically connected private monopoly would likely trigger sustained investigations, congressional hearings, and front‑page coverage as a potential abuse of power.
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/342...
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/342...
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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Trump & his goons are weaponizing the DOJ against anyone who disagrees with them.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
February 11, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Trump & his goons are weaponizing the DOJ against anyone who disagrees with them.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
They're trying to silence any dissent.
But the tide is turning. The American people are speaking up and fighting back.
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The administration was hoping for the theater of its paramilitaries squaring off against black bloc street fighters.
And instead it got this.
Hard to label the lady in a bathrobe as a “terrorist.”
And instead it got this.
Hard to label the lady in a bathrobe as a “terrorist.”
Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM
The administration was hoping for the theater of its paramilitaries squaring off against black bloc street fighters.
And instead it got this.
Hard to label the lady in a bathrobe as a “terrorist.”
And instead it got this.
Hard to label the lady in a bathrobe as a “terrorist.”
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AG Pam Bondi brought a portfolio of degrading insults before the House Judiciary Committee today, but failed to bring evidence, answers, or accountability.
Today’s hearing confirmed that this DOJ protects pedophiles and sex offenders in power, not the American people.
Today’s hearing confirmed that this DOJ protects pedophiles and sex offenders in power, not the American people.
February 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
AG Pam Bondi brought a portfolio of degrading insults before the House Judiciary Committee today, but failed to bring evidence, answers, or accountability.
Today’s hearing confirmed that this DOJ protects pedophiles and sex offenders in power, not the American people.
Today’s hearing confirmed that this DOJ protects pedophiles and sex offenders in power, not the American people.
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Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
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House passes SAVE America Act, sending Trump-backed election bill to the Senate
The legislation would overhaul federal election laws in all 50 states by imposing new voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. But it faces a daunting path in the Senate.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Terrible. The bill now goes to the Senate. Make those calls. 202-224-3121
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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This, from @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social, is really perfect. open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...
Dear Pam Bondi, (A Letter From A Father)
Dear Ms Bondi,
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February 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This, from @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social, is really perfect. open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...
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Democrats, do not be fooled. If you cave and approve DHS funding, they’ll be back and worse than last time. Republicans keep showing you their hand, stop shaking it.
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Democrats, do not be fooled. If you cave and approve DHS funding, they’ll be back and worse than last time. Republicans keep showing you their hand, stop shaking it.
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You see, they're sending them to a camp in TX, where abortion is illegal, because "pro-life."
"Some were as young as 13, and at least half of those taken in so far became pregnant as a result of rape... Their pregnancies are considered high risk by definition, particularly for the youngest girls."
"Some were as young as 13, and at least half of those taken in so far became pregnant as a result of rape... Their pregnancies are considered high risk by definition, particularly for the youngest girls."
The Trump administration is incarcerating migrant girls in, essentially, a forced pregnancy camp.
Trump administration is sending pregnant migrant girls to South Texas shelter flagged as medically inadequate
Government sources and advocates for the children worry the goal is to concentrate them in Texas, where abortion is banned.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
You see, they're sending them to a camp in TX, where abortion is illegal, because "pro-life."
"Some were as young as 13, and at least half of those taken in so far became pregnant as a result of rape... Their pregnancies are considered high risk by definition, particularly for the youngest girls."
"Some were as young as 13, and at least half of those taken in so far became pregnant as a result of rape... Their pregnancies are considered high risk by definition, particularly for the youngest girls."
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As I explain in my book The Privateers:
While he was going after Clinton, Ken Starr was running legal strategy for all pro-voucher, anti-public school litigation in the 90s and the first SCOTUS case in 2002.
His time was paid by the right-wing Bradley Foundation.
baylorlariat.com/2026/02/11/j...
While he was going after Clinton, Ken Starr was running legal strategy for all pro-voucher, anti-public school litigation in the 90s and the first SCOTUS case in 2002.
His time was paid by the right-wing Bradley Foundation.
baylorlariat.com/2026/02/11/j...
Jeffrey Epstein visited Ken Starr on Baylor’s campus in 2012 - The Baylor Lariat
“It was great having Jeffrey here. He’s a prince. Next time, he is warmly welcome and encouraged to ‘break bread’ with me at the Allbritton House,” former Baylor President Kenneth Starr wrote in an em...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
As I explain in my book The Privateers:
While he was going after Clinton, Ken Starr was running legal strategy for all pro-voucher, anti-public school litigation in the 90s and the first SCOTUS case in 2002.
His time was paid by the right-wing Bradley Foundation.
baylorlariat.com/2026/02/11/j...
While he was going after Clinton, Ken Starr was running legal strategy for all pro-voucher, anti-public school litigation in the 90s and the first SCOTUS case in 2002.
His time was paid by the right-wing Bradley Foundation.
baylorlariat.com/2026/02/11/j...
HHmm oh ok
Why do Republican presidents always oversee a spike in abortions across the US?
February 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM
HHmm oh ok
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A new study has shown that miscarriage or induced abortion is NOT a potential risk factor for breast cancer, contrary to continued anti-choice propaganda. Even several abortions or miscarriages does not increase risk. The study used high-quality Finnish registry data.
Prior abortion or miscarriage not linked to increased risk of pre- or postmenopausal breast cancer
A prior abortion or miscarriage was not linked with an increased risk of developing pre- or postmenopausal breast cancer in a study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.
www.news-medical.net
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM
A new study has shown that miscarriage or induced abortion is NOT a potential risk factor for breast cancer, contrary to continued anti-choice propaganda. Even several abortions or miscarriages does not increase risk. The study used high-quality Finnish registry data.
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Admin Officials in the Epstein Files:
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
February 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Admin Officials in the Epstein Files:
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
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The volume & geographic distribution of protest nationwide during year 1 of Trump's second term was extraordinary.
February 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The volume & geographic distribution of protest nationwide during year 1 of Trump's second term was extraordinary.
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One more quick thread, and then I'm getting out of here to walk my dog in the sun.
I think a lot about the authoritarian personality. I won't start going on about that because this thread would last forever, but I just want to say one thing about it.
I think a lot about the authoritarian personality. I won't start going on about that because this thread would last forever, but I just want to say one thing about it.
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
One more quick thread, and then I'm getting out of here to walk my dog in the sun.
I think a lot about the authoritarian personality. I won't start going on about that because this thread would last forever, but I just want to say one thing about it.
I think a lot about the authoritarian personality. I won't start going on about that because this thread would last forever, but I just want to say one thing about it.
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🚨BREAKING: An election-denying former Donald Trump campaign staffer who was subpoenaed by the FBI over his role in the attempt to steal the 2020 election is now taking credit for writing the sweeping voter suppression bill passed by the House Wednesday that could disenfranchise millions.
Election denier involved in fake electors plot wrote much of SAVE America Act, Trump-aligned think tank claims
“I’m here to do everything I can to make this work,” Thomas Lane wrote in a December 2020 email to other organizers of the Trump campaign’s fake electoral plot in Arizona.
www.democracydocket.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
🚨BREAKING: An election-denying former Donald Trump campaign staffer who was subpoenaed by the FBI over his role in the attempt to steal the 2020 election is now taking credit for writing the sweeping voter suppression bill passed by the House Wednesday that could disenfranchise millions.