PolittleCat 🐸
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does--Margaret Mead.
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INCOMING political earthquake, courtesy of Rep. Thomas Massie:
“Last night I received a flash drive containing the complete list of files belonging to Jeffrey Epstein. Everything is there: every billionaire, every campaign donor, every single person.”
“Last night I received a flash drive containing the complete list of files belonging to Jeffrey Epstein. Everything is there: every billionaire, every campaign donor, every single person.”
February 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
INCOMING political earthquake, courtesy of Rep. Thomas Massie:
“Last night I received a flash drive containing the complete list of files belonging to Jeffrey Epstein. Everything is there: every billionaire, every campaign donor, every single person.”
“Last night I received a flash drive containing the complete list of files belonging to Jeffrey Epstein. Everything is there: every billionaire, every campaign donor, every single person.”
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DISTURBING: "Trump has directed top U.S. spy agencies to share sensitive intelligence about the 2020 election with his former campaign lawyer...Kurt Olsen—now a temporary government employee in the White House."
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’ lawyer probing 2020 election fraud has access to sensitive US intel
Top U.S. intelligence agencies are cooperating with Kurt Olsen, who worked with Trump to undermine the results of the 2020 election.
www.politico.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
DISTURBING: "Trump has directed top U.S. spy agencies to share sensitive intelligence about the 2020 election with his former campaign lawyer...Kurt Olsen—now a temporary government employee in the White House."
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Now we learn from Reps of both parties who saw the unredacted Epstein files today that Trump, Bondi, & Blanche are covering up the absolute worst things in the Epstein files to protect the wealthy, powerful and politically connected. DOJ is being run by criminal co-conspirators.
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Now we learn from Reps of both parties who saw the unredacted Epstein files today that Trump, Bondi, & Blanche are covering up the absolute worst things in the Epstein files to protect the wealthy, powerful and politically connected. DOJ is being run by criminal co-conspirators.
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Pardoned insurrectionists commit crimes at a higher rate than immigrants.
ALERT: Jan 6 riot defendant Chris Moynihan has pleaded GUILTY to charge of Aggravated Harassment in the 2nd Degree in New York for sending a text message in which he threatened Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) in 2025
Moynihan is latest pardoned rioter to plead guilty to new crime
Moynihan is latest pardoned rioter to plead guilty to new crime
February 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Pardoned insurrectionists commit crimes at a higher rate than immigrants.
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If they can do this to find a dog, they can do this to find anyone. That’s terrifying.
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
If they can do this to find a dog, they can do this to find anyone. That’s terrifying.
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“Raskin also said that he saw ‘references to 17-year-old girls, 16-year-old girls, 14-year-old girls, 11-year-old girls, 10-year-old girls, and I saw a reference today to a 9-year-old girl. So it is a really gruesome and grim story.’“ www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump administration live updates: Lawmakers view unredacted Epstein files at Justice Department
Trump administration live updates: Congress members may begin viewing unredacted Epstein files at DOJ
www.nbcnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM
“Raskin also said that he saw ‘references to 17-year-old girls, 16-year-old girls, 14-year-old girls, 11-year-old girls, 10-year-old girls, and I saw a reference today to a 9-year-old girl. So it is a really gruesome and grim story.’“ www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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SHADY AF. The FBI agents came to Palm Beach at the former police chief’s request to pick up two boxes of Epstein case files that were found in the home of Joe Recarey, the lead detective who handled the case. Recarey, 50, died of natural causes in May 2018. Natural causes at 50?
Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’
The new information comes as Ghislaine Maxwell was summoned to appear Monday before a Congressional committee.
www.miamiherald.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
SHADY AF. The FBI agents came to Palm Beach at the former police chief’s request to pick up two boxes of Epstein case files that were found in the home of Joe Recarey, the lead detective who handled the case. Recarey, 50, died of natural causes in May 2018. Natural causes at 50?
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Immigration-rights attorneys will get to see for themselves the conditions inside the Whipple Federal Building and visit clients today following a judge’s ruling granting them access to the facility.
Immigration attorneys allowed to inspect ICE detention facility at Whipple Building after court order
They will be able to speak with clients during their visit on Monday.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Immigration-rights attorneys will get to see for themselves the conditions inside the Whipple Federal Building and visit clients today following a judge’s ruling granting them access to the facility.
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Confirmed: Todd Blanche Locked Ghislaine Maxwell into a False Story, Then Rewarded Her
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Confirmed: Todd Blanche Locked Ghislaine Maxwell into a False Story, Then Rewarded Her - emptywheel
The only reason why Ghislaine Maxwell would refuse to tell even the false claims she made with Todd Blanche adds to the evidence that Blanche was doing no more than locking her into a false story.
emptywheel.net
February 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Confirmed: Todd Blanche Locked Ghislaine Maxwell into a False Story, Then Rewarded Her
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“It’s just a horrible, horrible, horrible place,” he said of his detention camp. “I’m not in fear of the other inmates. I’m afraid of the staff. They’re capable of anything.”
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
“It’s just a horrible, horrible, horrible place,” he said of his detention camp. “I’m not in fear of the other inmates. I’m afraid of the staff. They’re capable of anything.”
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17/ For the full story of why activists and experts think a discredited conservative researcher’s work may have fueled the FBI’s raid in GA, read here:
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
17/ For the full story of why activists and experts think a discredited conservative researcher’s work may have fueled the FBI’s raid in GA, read here:
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
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11/ Both conservative activists and independent outsiders have pointed to a 263-page report by Moncla, published early Jan., as potentially supporting the affidavit.
It is part of a yearslong campaign by him and Mitchell to get access to election records.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
It is part of a yearslong campaign by him and Mitchell to get access to election records.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
‘It’s a Five-Alarm Fire’
The FBI’s search and seizure of material from Fulton County election offices marks a major escalation.
www.theatlantic.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
11/ Both conservative activists and independent outsiders have pointed to a 263-page report by Moncla, published early Jan., as potentially supporting the affidavit.
It is part of a yearslong campaign by him and Mitchell to get access to election records.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
It is part of a yearslong campaign by him and Mitchell to get access to election records.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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6/ In a defamation case stemming from the 2020 election, a lawyer for a conservative website called Moncla “a goddamned fraud” and “a known fabricator,” according to a court filing.
The case ended in a settlement, the terms of which were not disclosed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
The case ended in a settlement, the terms of which were not disclosed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Workers at far-right site Gateway Pundit feared credibility issues, filing shows
Lawyers for Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, election workers suing website for defamation, made disclosure in April court filing
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
6/ In a defamation case stemming from the 2020 election, a lawyer for a conservative website called Moncla “a goddamned fraud” and “a known fabricator,” according to a court filing.
The case ended in a settlement, the terms of which were not disclosed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
The case ended in a settlement, the terms of which were not disclosed.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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3/ Activists for a group called the Election Integrity Network said one of their own was responsible: Kevin Moncla.
The network’s leader Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 vote, posted that Moncla is “THE answer” for the raid.
www.npr.org/2021/01/06/9...
The network’s leader Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 vote, posted that Moncla is “THE answer” for the raid.
www.npr.org/2021/01/06/9...
Attorney On Call With Trump And Georgia Officials Resigns From Law Firm
Cleta Mitchell's now-former law firm, Foley & Lardner, said this week that her involvement in the president's call with Georgia officials alleging a stolen election was "concerning."
www.npr.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
3/ Activists for a group called the Election Integrity Network said one of their own was responsible: Kevin Moncla.
The network’s leader Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 vote, posted that Moncla is “THE answer” for the raid.
www.npr.org/2021/01/06/9...
The network’s leader Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 vote, posted that Moncla is “THE answer” for the raid.
www.npr.org/2021/01/06/9...
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2/ In the call, activists claimed to have provided the Department of Justice materials for a Dec. lawsuit.
“The DOJ knows who to call to get the information that they need,” one said. “I’ll be honest with you, they rely on a lot of our stuff.”
on.soundcloud.com/p0bzOtQ50qel...
“The DOJ knows who to call to get the information that they need,” one said. “I’ll be honest with you, they rely on a lot of our stuff.”
on.soundcloud.com/p0bzOtQ50qel...
Conservative Activists Discuss Providing Files to DOJ
Listen to Conservative Activists Discuss Providing Files to DOJ by ProPublica #np on #SoundCloud
soundcloud.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
2/ In the call, activists claimed to have provided the Department of Justice materials for a Dec. lawsuit.
“The DOJ knows who to call to get the information that they need,” one said. “I’ll be honest with you, they rely on a lot of our stuff.”
on.soundcloud.com/p0bzOtQ50qel...
“The DOJ knows who to call to get the information that they need,” one said. “I’ll be honest with you, they rely on a lot of our stuff.”
on.soundcloud.com/p0bzOtQ50qel...
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EXCLUSIVE: Since the FBI seized 2020 election materials from GA, questions have abounded as to what evidence justified the raid.
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Since the FBI seized 2020 election materials from GA, questions have abounded as to what evidence justified the raid.
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
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Important thread 👇
EXCLUSIVE: Since the FBI seized 2020 election materials from GA, questions have abounded as to what evidence justified the raid.
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
@ProPublica has obtained audio of conservative activists discussing providing files and exhibits to the Department of Justice…
www.propublica.org/article/kevi...
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the fede...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Important thread 👇
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Over the weekend, I tested a hypothesis that because Trump made the right wing culture that is the core of Red State support for Republicans toxic, his OWN toxicity may make those areas contestable.
emptywheel.net/if-magat-pol...
emptywheel.net/if-magat-pol...
February 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Over the weekend, I tested a hypothesis that because Trump made the right wing culture that is the core of Red State support for Republicans toxic, his OWN toxicity may make those areas contestable.
emptywheel.net/if-magat-pol...
emptywheel.net/if-magat-pol...
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Kayla Schultz, who recorded the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis from her car, spoke to CNN's Anderson Cooper about why she is speaking out & what's at stake. Her #CupOfJoe has a latte strength & conviction.
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Kayla Schultz, who recorded the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis from her car, spoke to CNN's Anderson Cooper about why she is speaking out & what's at stake. Her #CupOfJoe has a latte strength & conviction.
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This is absolutely insane.
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This is absolutely insane.
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Jorell Meléndez-Badillo who is here on Bluesky, @jmelendezbadillo.bsky.social, wrote about the half-time show, in advance of the Super Bowl, for the L.A. Times.
Essay: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show will be a history lesson for the ages
Historian Jorell A. Meléndez-Badillo hopes Bad Bunny's halftime show will combat "acute ignorance" about Puerto Rico and its ongoing entanglement with the United States.
www.latimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo who is here on Bluesky, @jmelendezbadillo.bsky.social, wrote about the half-time show, in advance of the Super Bowl, for the L.A. Times.
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Not at all surprised to learn that Bad Bunny has a historical adviser. His halftime show was a reminder that our history and culture are deeply intertwined with the rest of the western hemisphere. We should think of his performance as part of #America250. #SuperBowl
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
Pop star Bad Bunny needed a Puerto Rican history scholar. UW–Madison had just the one.
Bad Bunny collaborated with UW–Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo on Puerto Rican narratives that accompany the new album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.”
news.wisc.edu
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Not at all surprised to learn that Bad Bunny has a historical adviser. His halftime show was a reminder that our history and culture are deeply intertwined with the rest of the western hemisphere. We should think of his performance as part of #America250. #SuperBowl
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
news.wisc.edu/pop-star-bad...
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