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“…Lewandowski asked Feeley if he would be willing to issue him and several other political officials badges and guns…”
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS.
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A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:42 AM
“…Lewandowski asked Feeley if he would be willing to issue him and several other political officials badges and guns…”
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I want to thank everyone who posts gift articles of really important stories that all Americans should read but are behind paywalls so most can’t.
There are some stories that are so important to the public interest that media companies should remove paywalls on some occasions.
There are some stories that are so important to the public interest that media companies should remove paywalls on some occasions.
February 8, 2026 at 1:55 PM
I want to thank everyone who posts gift articles of really important stories that all Americans should read but are behind paywalls so most can’t.
There are some stories that are so important to the public interest that media companies should remove paywalls on some occasions.
There are some stories that are so important to the public interest that media companies should remove paywalls on some occasions.
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Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
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I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
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The House will vote next week on one of several extreme anti-voter bills recently introduced in Congress.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now
The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.
action.aclu.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The House will vote next week on one of several extreme anti-voter bills recently introduced in Congress.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements.
Tell your representatives to vote NO.
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Judge Reyes starts with a comparison: George Washington versus Kristi Noem.
![[start quotation] MEMORANDUM OPINION
On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of
all Nations & Religions.”1
More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President
Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8
U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United
States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS
holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take."[end quotation]
Underneath is a screenshot of a tweet, which reads: " Secretary Kristi Noem
@Sec_Noem
I just met with the President.
I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies.
Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom-not for foreign invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS.
WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Judge Reyes starts with a comparison: George Washington versus Kristi Noem.
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I know you've heard that a federal judge ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Conejo Arias and his father, and that they're now home.
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 2, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I know you've heard that a federal judge ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Conejo Arias and his father, and that they're now home.
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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As far as I know, Tom Suozzi here still does not have a primary challenger in his district (NY-3 on Long Island).
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
Confronted Congressman Tom Suozzi, one of seven Democrats casting the decisive votes to increase ICE funding by $10,000,000,000.
January 29, 2026 at 1:45 AM
As far as I know, Tom Suozzi here still does not have a primary challenger in his district (NY-3 on Long Island).
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
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Bondi's letter—essentially offering to stop attacking and murdering citizens in Minnesota in exchange for the state's voter rolls—shows what Trump, Miller et al. are really after:
They want to fuck with the nation's elections so that they never have to cede power or answer for their crimes.
They want to fuck with the nation's elections so that they never have to cede power or answer for their crimes.
In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
January 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Bondi's letter—essentially offering to stop attacking and murdering citizens in Minnesota in exchange for the state's voter rolls—shows what Trump, Miller et al. are really after:
They want to fuck with the nation's elections so that they never have to cede power or answer for their crimes.
They want to fuck with the nation's elections so that they never have to cede power or answer for their crimes.
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“Please get the truth out about our son.”
Read and share the statement from the parents of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU nurse who was shot and killed by border patrol.
Read and share the statement from the parents of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU nurse who was shot and killed by border patrol.
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
“Please get the truth out about our son.”
Read and share the statement from the parents of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU nurse who was shot and killed by border patrol.
Read and share the statement from the parents of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU nurse who was shot and killed by border patrol.
McCarthy - awful choice and at best a lateral move (but probably a downgrade mentor and leadership-wise). 17 seasons with GB, 1 w/ Dallas, 174-112-2 reg, 11-11 playoff record and 1 SB. How is that any different/better than Tomlin w/ his 1 SB and 193-114-2? McCarthy is old, won’t bring innovation.
January 21, 2026 at 8:25 PM
McCarthy - awful choice and at best a lateral move (but probably a downgrade mentor and leadership-wise). 17 seasons with GB, 1 w/ Dallas, 174-112-2 reg, 11-11 playoff record and 1 SB. How is that any different/better than Tomlin w/ his 1 SB and 193-114-2? McCarthy is old, won’t bring innovation.
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Because of course. As is tradition when his state may need him and while our country is in turmoil
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted earlier today, January 20, 2026, on a plane heading to Laguna Beach as the state of Texas braces for a rare ice threat and arctic cold front.
January 21, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Because of course. As is tradition when his state may need him and while our country is in turmoil
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This is a very scary thread, but now that everything's all right, I think it's everyone's duty to convince this person they never actually woke up.
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 5:07 AM
This is a very scary thread, but now that everything's all right, I think it's everyone's duty to convince this person they never actually woke up.
Disagree. I believe they did ok in spite of him, not because of him. But that “highest level in years” still wasn’t good enough. Aaron being less mobile meant he had to rely on his quick release to make the plays he could. The only coach I’d keep is Danny Smith.
January 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Disagree. I believe they did ok in spite of him, not because of him. But that “highest level in years” still wasn’t good enough. Aaron being less mobile meant he had to rely on his quick release to make the plays he could. The only coach I’d keep is Danny Smith.
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse anyone?
NEW: Congressional Budget Office report estimates cost of between $10M and $125M to change the Defense Department's name to "Department of War"
January 15, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse anyone?
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
This is not enough. Read this and understand ICE is built on dehumanizing and getting guns and badges into the streets as fast as possible.
The reforms you are hoping for do not address this internal festering rot.
Do more, we need more
slate.com/news-and-pol...
This is not enough. Read this and understand ICE is built on dehumanizing and getting guns and badges into the streets as fast as possible.
The reforms you are hoping for do not address this internal festering rot.
Do more, we need more
slate.com/news-and-pol...
January 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
This is not enough. Read this and understand ICE is built on dehumanizing and getting guns and badges into the streets as fast as possible.
The reforms you are hoping for do not address this internal festering rot.
Do more, we need more
slate.com/news-and-pol...
This is not enough. Read this and understand ICE is built on dehumanizing and getting guns and badges into the streets as fast as possible.
The reforms you are hoping for do not address this internal festering rot.
Do more, we need more
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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BREAKING:
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify publicly on January 22 before the House Judiciary Committee.
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify publicly on January 22 before the House Judiciary Committee.
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 AM
BREAKING:
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify publicly on January 22 before the House Judiciary Committee.
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify publicly on January 22 before the House Judiciary Committee.
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The message from the White House this morning is that, once again, it falls on ordinary American citizens to remain calm and professional when dealing with the heavily armed agents of the government because they are very emotional and might fly off into a murderous rage at the slightest insult.
January 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The message from the White House this morning is that, once again, it falls on ordinary American citizens to remain calm and professional when dealing with the heavily armed agents of the government because they are very emotional and might fly off into a murderous rage at the slightest insult.
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Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
Disgusting. Shameful. Hateful.
'You’ve got no rights’: teenage US citizen records violent arrest by immigration officers
YouTube video by Guardian News
youtu.be
July 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Disgusting. Shameful. Hateful.
“If enacted, it would create a two-tier federal workforce: one class protected by civil service laws, and another completely vulnerable to the whims of political appointees. Worse still, the measure is designed to coerce new hires into giving up their rights for the rest of their careers.”
thehill.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
“If enacted, it would create a two-tier federal workforce: one class protected by civil service laws, and another completely vulnerable to the whims of political appointees. Worse still, the measure is designed to coerce new hires into giving up their rights for the rest of their careers.”
Aaron Rodgers is a tool and can kick rocks.
June 6, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Aaron Rodgers is a tool and can kick rocks.