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· Feb 13
You can’t trust someone who doesn’t love Sesame Street.
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Makes me sick to think people are so scared of being stopped in their cars that they’re keeping their titles there. The car is the worst place to keep your title.
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Makes me sick to think people are so scared of being stopped in their cars that they’re keeping their titles there. The car is the worst place to keep your title.
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This is obviously not targeted enforcement. And we still don’t know how many children they’ve taken.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
www.cbsnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
This is obviously not targeted enforcement. And we still don’t know how many children they’ve taken.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
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New from @jkbjournalist.bsky.social: Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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 10:28 PM
New from @jkbjournalist.bsky.social: Trump told Palm Beach police chief ‘everyone’ knew about Epstein, Maxwell was ‘evil’. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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Trump, who says he had "no idea" at the time that Epstein sexually molested girls, told the police in 2006 that "everyone has known he’s been doing this.” That's according to an FBI interview with the then-Palm Beach police chief.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
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 11:16 PM
Trump, who says he had "no idea" at the time that Epstein sexually molested girls, told the police in 2006 that "everyone has known he’s been doing this.” That's according to an FBI interview with the then-Palm Beach police chief.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
Here's a gift link to Julie K. Brown's article in the Miami Herald.
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In a nutshell:
February 8, 2026 at 9:24 PM
In a nutshell:
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That is the operative question. How did she know that she'd face no legal jeopardy from speaking to the personal attorney of Donald Trump, but then perceived legal jeopardy in speaking to Congress? Also, she pleaded the fifth despite telling Blanche she never committed any crime.
Ro Khanna: " Who were the other men who raped these underage girls? Did [Ghislaine Maxwell] have any conversations about a deal with Donald Trump?…She's pleading the Fifth…Why did she not plead the fifth when Blanche asked her questions?"
February 9, 2026 at 8:48 PM
That is the operative question. How did she know that she'd face no legal jeopardy from speaking to the personal attorney of Donald Trump, but then perceived legal jeopardy in speaking to Congress? Also, she pleaded the fifth despite telling Blanche she never committed any crime.
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“Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave
When First we practice to Deceive”
Sir Walter Scott
When First we practice to Deceive”
Sir Walter Scott
NEW: Two weeks ago, the FBI conducted an unprecedented raid of Fulton County’s central election hub to acquire 2020 election records.
Now, the county said in newly unsealed court filings that the search was "designed to intimidate" voters and may have violated numerous constitutional rights.
Now, the county said in newly unsealed court filings that the search was "designed to intimidate" voters and may have violated numerous constitutional rights.
‘Designed to intimidate': Fulton County official decries FBI raid in court filing
The FBI showed “callous disregard” for numerous constitutional rights through the raid, the county alleged.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
“Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave
When First we practice to Deceive”
Sir Walter Scott
When First we practice to Deceive”
Sir Walter Scott
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This is pure evil.
Children at Texas detention facility have not been able to see their mother in 2 months. First, they should never be in a prison. Then to not even let them see their mother as they are growing up?!
Children are reporting WORMS and mold on their food. Where is Health Department?
Children at Texas detention facility have not been able to see their mother in 2 months. First, they should never be in a prison. Then to not even let them see their mother as they are growing up?!
Children are reporting WORMS and mold on their food. Where is Health Department?
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
This is pure evil.
Children at Texas detention facility have not been able to see their mother in 2 months. First, they should never be in a prison. Then to not even let them see their mother as they are growing up?!
Children are reporting WORMS and mold on their food. Where is Health Department?
Children at Texas detention facility have not been able to see their mother in 2 months. First, they should never be in a prison. Then to not even let them see their mother as they are growing up?!
Children are reporting WORMS and mold on their food. Where is Health Department?
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Jamie Raskin said he reviewed an email sent from Epstein to co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell that was a forwarded conversation between Epstein’s lawyers and lawyers for Donald Trump.
The DOJ (illegally) redacted Trump's name in the public files.
What else are they hiding?
The DOJ (illegally) redacted Trump's name in the public files.
What else are they hiding?
Rep. Raskin Confirms ‘Troubling’ And ‘Unnecessary’ Epstein File Redactions
www.huffpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Jamie Raskin said he reviewed an email sent from Epstein to co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell that was a forwarded conversation between Epstein’s lawyers and lawyers for Donald Trump.
The DOJ (illegally) redacted Trump's name in the public files.
What else are they hiding?
The DOJ (illegally) redacted Trump's name in the public files.
What else are they hiding?
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“Collection of Handwritten Letters from Children in Detention Center” sounds like an exhibit in the Holocaust Museum.
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
“Collection of Handwritten Letters from Children in Detention Center” sounds like an exhibit in the Holocaust Museum.
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BREAKING: Congressman Moskowitz:
“I mean it’s disgusting. There are lots of names, lots of co-conspirators, and they’re trafficking girls all across the world,” he said, adding, “I mean it’s exactly as people thought it was. It’s that. And, and, and more unfortunately.”
“I mean it’s disgusting. There are lots of names, lots of co-conspirators, and they’re trafficking girls all across the world,” he said, adding, “I mean it’s exactly as people thought it was. It’s that. And, and, and more unfortunately.”
February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
BREAKING: Congressman Moskowitz:
“I mean it’s disgusting. There are lots of names, lots of co-conspirators, and they’re trafficking girls all across the world,” he said, adding, “I mean it’s exactly as people thought it was. It’s that. And, and, and more unfortunately.”
“I mean it’s disgusting. There are lots of names, lots of co-conspirators, and they’re trafficking girls all across the world,” he said, adding, “I mean it’s exactly as people thought it was. It’s that. And, and, and more unfortunately.”
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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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A press freedom organization says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials after FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation.
Bar Complaint Filed Over Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home
A press group says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials.
nyti.ms
February 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A press freedom organization says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials after FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation.
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Bakaj: Intelligence was gathered that captured activity being conducted by someone close to the president. Gabbard was given a heads-up.
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
February 9, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Bakaj: Intelligence was gathered that captured activity being conducted by someone close to the president. Gabbard was given a heads-up.
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
She went to Susie Wiles and discussed it.
When she returned to the DNI’s office, she directed that the intelligence not be distributed any further…
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Yes: we who are getting the truth out there are not just providing a service, we are making a real difference.
And there are consequences.
And there are consequences.
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Yes: we who are getting the truth out there are not just providing a service, we are making a real difference.
And there are consequences.
And there are consequences.
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For an attorney to resort to extortion to clear his client isn't ideal.
For an attorney to undertake that extortion expressly and in a public is incredibly stupid.
For an attorney to undertake that extortion expressly and in a public is incredibly stupid.
February 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM
For an attorney to resort to extortion to clear his client isn't ideal.
For an attorney to undertake that extortion expressly and in a public is incredibly stupid.
For an attorney to undertake that extortion expressly and in a public is incredibly stupid.
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Rep. Raskin: "Releasing the names of a lot of victims is either spectacular incompetence and sloppiness on [DOJ's] part or, as a lot of the survivors believe, a deliberate threat to other survivors who are thinking about coming forward."
February 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Rep. Raskin: "Releasing the names of a lot of victims is either spectacular incompetence and sloppiness on [DOJ's] part or, as a lot of the survivors believe, a deliberate threat to other survivors who are thinking about coming forward."
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Emerging from his viewing of the UNRELEASED Epstein case files at Justice Dept, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) says:
"The Dept of Justice has been in a cover-up mode for months... trying to sweep the entire thing under the rug"
"The Dept of Justice has been in a cover-up mode for months... trying to sweep the entire thing under the rug"
February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Emerging from his viewing of the UNRELEASED Epstein case files at Justice Dept, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) says:
"The Dept of Justice has been in a cover-up mode for months... trying to sweep the entire thing under the rug"
"The Dept of Justice has been in a cover-up mode for months... trying to sweep the entire thing under the rug"
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Wow, someone really did not think this through.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
February 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Wow, someone really did not think this through.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
"I can 'exonerate' you for a price"—made as a public offer—is essentially an acknowledgment that the person being offered the bribe is in fact...
...a criminal who did exactly what they have been accused of.
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Trump Opens Northeast Canyons And Seamounts Marine National Monument To Fishing
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/02/trum...
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Trump Opens Northeast Canyons And Seamounts Marine National Monument To Fishing
President Donald Trump is drawing criticism for opening Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing, just his latest move to reverse actions taken by Presidents Bara...
www.nationalparkstraveler.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Trump Opens Northeast Canyons And Seamounts Marine National Monument To Fishing
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/02/trum...
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/02/trum...
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You know who can also testify as to what was happening with Epstein and don’t need clemency?
His victims.
His victims.
February 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
You know who can also testify as to what was happening with Epstein and don’t need clemency?
His victims.
His victims.
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Secretary Howard Lutnick lied to the country about his ties to Epstein.
Now we learned that they were in business together.
He has no business being our Commerce Secretary.
He should resign.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Now we learned that they were in business together.
He has no business being our Commerce Secretary.
He should resign.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign over latest Epstein revelations
Recently disclosed records suggest a closer relationship than the Commerce secretary previously indicated.
www.politico.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Secretary Howard Lutnick lied to the country about his ties to Epstein.
Now we learned that they were in business together.
He has no business being our Commerce Secretary.
He should resign.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Now we learned that they were in business together.
He has no business being our Commerce Secretary.
He should resign.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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When people like Pam Bondi fearmonger that our "Whole system will collapse" if the full Epstein files are released, they aren't talking about our system itself. They're talking about their place inside the system and control over it.
And that should absolutely collapse. Today.
And that should absolutely collapse. Today.
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
When people like Pam Bondi fearmonger that our "Whole system will collapse" if the full Epstein files are released, they aren't talking about our system itself. They're talking about their place inside the system and control over it.
And that should absolutely collapse. Today.
And that should absolutely collapse. Today.