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ICE PEPPER SPRAYED A ONE-YEAR-OLD because her mother was filming them.
ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
December 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
ICE PEPPER SPRAYED A ONE-YEAR-OLD because her mother was filming them.
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Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
December 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
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Makes me wonder how embedded Rusdian Intelligence is embedded into the Epstein-Trump Syndicate.
Racketeering
RICO charges
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
Racketeering
RICO charges
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
EPSTEIN: The Files We'll Never See (And Why That’s the Point)
The Paid-Deep Dive: Why the Epstein Evidence Will Never Be Released in Full; And What That Tells Us About Power in America
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Makes me wonder how embedded Rusdian Intelligence is embedded into the Epstein-Trump Syndicate.
Racketeering
RICO charges
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
Racketeering
RICO charges
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
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NEW: Jan 6 police hero emerges as “go-to” Congressional witness to fight “whitewashing” of Capitol siege:
“The only thing that will stop me is if people stop lying about Jan. 6 and just acknowledge what the day was and what really transpired”
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www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
“The only thing that will stop me is if people stop lying about Jan. 6 and just acknowledge what the day was and what really transpired”
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www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress to counter Trump
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
www.cbsnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
NEW: Jan 6 police hero emerges as “go-to” Congressional witness to fight “whitewashing” of Capitol siege:
“The only thing that will stop me is if people stop lying about Jan. 6 and just acknowledge what the day was and what really transpired”
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www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
“The only thing that will stop me is if people stop lying about Jan. 6 and just acknowledge what the day was and what really transpired”
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www.cbsnews.com/news/jan-6-p...
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So, this happened😱 no one is talking about it.
December 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
So, this happened😱 no one is talking about it.
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The RFK, jr effect.
December 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The RFK, jr effect.
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He absolutely does not care that your healthcare, is about to run out.
Zero fucks are given.
Zero fucks are given.
December 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
He absolutely does not care that your healthcare, is about to run out.
Zero fucks are given.
Zero fucks are given.
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Release the Epstein files.
Release the Jan. 6 documents.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
Release the Jan. 6 documents.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Release the Epstein files.
Release the Jan. 6 documents.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
Release the Jan. 6 documents.
Lock up the war criminals.
Abolish the ICE Gestapo.
Lock up the felon.
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From President Zelensky's official telegram account.
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
From President Zelensky's official telegram account.
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Trump’s 2025 security strategy signals a spheres-of-influence turn, pares back NATO’s front line, and makes Taiwan feel conditional, as Russia and China near public readiness windows to test the West.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-new...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-new...
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump’s 2025 security strategy signals a spheres-of-influence turn, pares back NATO’s front line, and makes Taiwan feel conditional, as Russia and China near public readiness windows to test the West.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-new...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-new...
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i'm calling this new policy ideological strip-searching, b/c that's basically what it is
don't just kvetch; comment.
CBP is proposing a massive new interference with the private lives and opinions of visitors to the united states, and those who exit. you can email comments to CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov - and post them if you do. you have until early february.
CBP is proposing a massive new interference with the private lives and opinions of visitors to the united states, and those who exit. you can email comments to CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov - and post them if you do. you have until early february.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Arrival and Departure Record (Form I-94) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review an...
www.federalregister.gov
December 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
i'm calling this new policy ideological strip-searching, b/c that's basically what it is
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Here’s my full report at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-d...
Breaking: D.C. Circuit's Trump appointees again block Judge Boasberg's contempt inquiry
DOJ keeps going to the D.C. Circuit, where Trump appointees on the court have repeatedly stopped the district court's effort to hold the Trump admin accountable.
www.lawdork.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Here’s my full report at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-d...
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BREAKING
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
December 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
BREAKING
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
Trump DOJ must give files unconstitutionally taken from the devices of Comey’s ex-legal adviser Daniel Richman back to him, a federal judge rules.
It’s the evidence at the center of Comey’s case.
Background www.allrisenews.com/p/richman-su...
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BREAKING: DOJ has filed a mandamus petition at the DC Circuit, seeking to stop next week’s contempt proceedings before Judge Boasberg. They have also filed a motion to stay the proceedings directly with Boasberg.
![JORAL ARGUMENT NOT SCHEDULED]
No. 25--
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
In re DONALD J. TRUMP, in his official capacity, et al.,
Petitioners.
On Petition for a Writ of Mandamus to the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia
Case No: 1:25-cv-00766-JEB
PETITION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Assistant Attorney General
YAAKOV M. ROTH
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
TIBERIUS DAVIS
Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General
Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreifgrkondpcwk3xzgalmpz5i4jgbmvrcfwxqwry5qyy5fbkwr45a3u@jpeg)
December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
BREAKING: DOJ has filed a mandamus petition at the DC Circuit, seeking to stop next week’s contempt proceedings before Judge Boasberg. They have also filed a motion to stay the proceedings directly with Boasberg.
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In the richest country in the history of the world, you should be able to afford to see a doctor when you get sick.
But Republicans are doing nothing to stop rising health insurance costs or to help people pay them. Republican indifference will have deadly consequences for our people.
But Republicans are doing nothing to stop rising health insurance costs or to help people pay them. Republican indifference will have deadly consequences for our people.
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In the richest country in the history of the world, you should be able to afford to see a doctor when you get sick.
But Republicans are doing nothing to stop rising health insurance costs or to help people pay them. Republican indifference will have deadly consequences for our people.
But Republicans are doing nothing to stop rising health insurance costs or to help people pay them. Republican indifference will have deadly consequences for our people.
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Ensign may well need to plead the 5th - never a great career move.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has ordered testimony next week from DOJ whistleblower Erez Reuveni and deputy assistant attorney general Drew Ensign in the criminal contempt of court inquiry in the original Alien Enemies Act case.
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
SHOWTIME: Boasberg Summons Key DOJ Witnesses in Contempt Inquiry
DOJ Whistleblower to Take Center Stage U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Ensign may well need to plead the 5th - never a great career move.
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While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
House Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream jet for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
While millions scrounge to pay for groceries and medical procedures, FBI Director Kash Patel flies his taxpayer-paid private jet to “date night” with his girlfriend and the “Boondoggle Ranch” (its real name, I kid you not).
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
House Judiciary Democrats demand reimbursement to the taxpayers.
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Our lawyers were at the Supreme Court defending the will of the people, not the will of billionaires.
We aren’t going to allow Republicans to erode campaign finance protections. Along with the DCCC and DSCC, we’re standing up for the people and fighting for fair elections.
We aren’t going to allow Republicans to erode campaign finance protections. Along with the DCCC and DSCC, we’re standing up for the people and fighting for fair elections.
DCCC, DSCC, and DNC statement following oral arguments in SCOTUS case fighting GOP attempts to weaken campaign finance law for their own benefit 👇
December 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Our lawyers were at the Supreme Court defending the will of the people, not the will of billionaires.
We aren’t going to allow Republicans to erode campaign finance protections. Along with the DCCC and DSCC, we’re standing up for the people and fighting for fair elections.
We aren’t going to allow Republicans to erode campaign finance protections. Along with the DCCC and DSCC, we’re standing up for the people and fighting for fair elections.
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O'Hare-based Border Patrol officer sexually abused, robbed women in 2022, indictment claims
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
O'Hare-based Border Patrol officer sexually abused, robbed women in 2022, indictment claims
The indictment handed up against Luis Uribe offers few details but alleges crimes against four victims between Feb. 5, 2022, and Oct. 9, 2022 in Schaumburg and Naperville.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
O'Hare-based Border Patrol officer sexually abused, robbed women in 2022, indictment claims
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
DEVELOPING from @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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This is probably the most chilling and scary news story of this admin and no one seems to give a shit.
There's a media blackout on the FBI's new enemies list and cash fund for snitching on people harboring things like "anti-Americanism."
What little coverage its gotten has been laughably bad:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-ene...
What little coverage its gotten has been laughably bad:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-ene...
Trump’s Enemies List Meets Media Blackout
Why the NSPM-7 fueled FBI blacklist isn’t considered news
www.kenklippenstein.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is probably the most chilling and scary news story of this admin and no one seems to give a shit.
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✈️‼️🇰🇷 Nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea's air defense identification zone over waters in the east and south of the country, - Yonhap
At about 10 a.m. on December 9 local time, two Chinese and seven Russian aircraft entered the zone.
At about 10 a.m. on December 9 local time, two Chinese and seven Russian aircraft entered the zone.
December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
✈️‼️🇰🇷 Nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea's air defense identification zone over waters in the east and south of the country, - Yonhap
At about 10 a.m. on December 9 local time, two Chinese and seven Russian aircraft entered the zone.
At about 10 a.m. on December 9 local time, two Chinese and seven Russian aircraft entered the zone.
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New research found that Instacart is charging shoppers different prices — despite ordering the same items from the same store at the same time.
The price differences could amount to an extra $1,200 a year for the average household of four.
Corporate greed is out of control.
The price differences could amount to an extra $1,200 a year for the average household of four.
Corporate greed is out of control.
Instacart’s AI-Enabled Pricing Experiments May Be Inflating Your Grocery Bill, CR and Groundwork Collaborative Investigation Finds - Consumer Reports
Exclusive: Instacart’s AI pricing may be inflating your grocery bill.
www.consumerreports.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
New research found that Instacart is charging shoppers different prices — despite ordering the same items from the same store at the same time.
The price differences could amount to an extra $1,200 a year for the average household of four.
Corporate greed is out of control.
The price differences could amount to an extra $1,200 a year for the average household of four.
Corporate greed is out of control.
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A federal judge ORDERS the disclosure of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials.
But Judge Engelmayer swipes repeatedly at Trump's DOJ for paying "lip service" to then sidelining victims — and misleading the public about what the records contain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But Judge Engelmayer swipes repeatedly at Trump's DOJ for paying "lip service" to then sidelining victims — and misleading the public about what the records contain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A federal judge ORDERS the disclosure of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials.
But Judge Engelmayer swipes repeatedly at Trump's DOJ for paying "lip service" to then sidelining victims — and misleading the public about what the records contain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But Judge Engelmayer swipes repeatedly at Trump's DOJ for paying "lip service" to then sidelining victims — and misleading the public about what the records contain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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In this volatile, threatened journalism industry, ProPublica is one of the few places that does months-long investigations. In this case, @gingerthompson.bsky.social spent five YEARS reporting this story. When you donate, this is what you're making possible: projects.propublica.org/albany-georg...
Sick in a Hospital Town: As Phoebe Memorial Grew, the Health of Albany, Georgia, Declined
The five-part series, “Sick in a Hospital Town,” pursues one question: Why are people in Albany so sick when its most powerful institution is a hospital?
projects.propublica.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In this volatile, threatened journalism industry, ProPublica is one of the few places that does months-long investigations. In this case, @gingerthompson.bsky.social spent five YEARS reporting this story. When you donate, this is what you're making possible: projects.propublica.org/albany-georg...
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Monday at SCOTUS went as the Republican appointees have been telegraphing: Humphrey’s Executor is all but certainly done for, giving Trump increased firing powers.
What was a bit surprising was how aggressively and directly the Democratic appointees fought back.
What was a bit surprising was how aggressively and directly the Democratic appointees fought back.
SCOTUS appears ready to give Trump greater firing powers, over sharp liberal warnings
The Republican appointees are almost certain to overturn a 90-year precedent, as Trump wants. Pushing back, Sotomayor told DOJ: “You’re asking us to destroy the structure of government.”
www.lawdork.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Monday at SCOTUS went as the Republican appointees have been telegraphing: Humphrey’s Executor is all but certainly done for, giving Trump increased firing powers.
What was a bit surprising was how aggressively and directly the Democratic appointees fought back.
What was a bit surprising was how aggressively and directly the Democratic appointees fought back.