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According to the Financial Times, it was the Super Bowl photos.
Will Lewis steps down as Washington Post publisher and CEO after job cuts
British journalist’s tenure was controversial after being appointed by Jeff Bezos to turn around the newspaper
www.ft.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:09 AM
According to the Financial Times, it was the Super Bowl photos.
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When the U.S. Supreme Court said that you could detain people based on their race, their accent, or the language they spoke… there is nothing to preclude ICE from doing that while you’re standing in line getting ready to cast a ballot.
Stacey Abrams
Voting-rights expert
Stacey Abrams
Voting-rights expert
February 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
When the U.S. Supreme Court said that you could detain people based on their race, their accent, or the language they spoke… there is nothing to preclude ICE from doing that while you’re standing in line getting ready to cast a ballot.
Stacey Abrams
Voting-rights expert
Stacey Abrams
Voting-rights expert
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When you’re losing hope.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
February 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
When you’re losing hope.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes.
Think back to when this guy was your president.
When you could associate the presidency with class, decency and integrity.
Now open your eyes
And fight like hell to get someone like him back in office again.
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NEW: Trump’s legal team submitted false information to the Supreme Court about a Law & Order: SVU episode in his ongoing legal battle against author E. Jean Carroll, according to filings I reviewed.
My latest in @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My latest in @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The president’s lawyers submitted false information about a “Law and Order” plot
The episode is cited in Trump's challenge to E. Jean Carroll's sexual assault and defamation claim.
www.motherjones.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
NEW: Trump’s legal team submitted false information to the Supreme Court about a Law & Order: SVU episode in his ongoing legal battle against author E. Jean Carroll, according to filings I reviewed.
My latest in @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
My latest in @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas is just a delight on every level
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas is just a delight on every level
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By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
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“JD Vance fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous of which is 'never get involved in a land war in Asia,' but only slightly less well-known is this: 'Never bring ICE to the Winter Olympics’”.
- Vizzini
- Vizzini
February 7, 2026 at 11:33 AM
“JD Vance fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous of which is 'never get involved in a land war in Asia,' but only slightly less well-known is this: 'Never bring ICE to the Winter Olympics’”.
- Vizzini
- Vizzini
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NEW: Insurrectionist pardoned by Trump has been arrested for child sex crimes. www.texastribune.org/2025/02/06/a...
Houston man pardoned by Trump arrested on child sex charge - The Texas Tribune
Andrew Taake received a six-year sentence for assaulting officers on Jan. 6. He was arrested Thursday on an outstanding charge of soliciting a minor.
www.texastribune.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
NEW: Insurrectionist pardoned by Trump has been arrested for child sex crimes. www.texastribune.org/2025/02/06/a...
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This is evil
Metry and her husband of 4 years go to DHS to get their I-130 in motion. "Good news" a DHS employee told them, the form to start her naturalization was approved.
DHS employee asks the husband to follow him through a secure door. When it locks behind him, ICE detains his wife to deport her.
DHS employee asks the husband to follow him through a secure door. When it locks behind him, ICE detains his wife to deport her.
EXCLUSIVE: Terez Metry was 13 when her family fled to Tennessee from Egypt in 2011. Then, they left her behind. She only recently discovered she had an order of removal from 2011. But she was following the legal path to citizenship. On Monday, at a routine DHS meeting, Metry was detained.
February 6, 2026 at 11:34 PM
This is evil
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Haven't seen this angle mentioned, but it's an extraordinary national security risk to have an anonymous "staffer" impersonating the president of the United States, posting racist memes, from his personal accounts, at 10 PM.
Live updates: White House blames 'staffer' for racist Obamas post shared by Trump
Trump administration live updates: New Jersey's special House primary too close to call
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Haven't seen this angle mentioned, but it's an extraordinary national security risk to have an anonymous "staffer" impersonating the president of the United States, posting racist memes, from his personal accounts, at 10 PM.
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The gall. He shot a woman who posed no threat to him and then boasted about it as he and his colleagues falsely maligned *her* reputation to cover it up.
The only question should whether his texts are admitted as evidence at his criminal trial.
The only question should whether his texts are admitted as evidence at his criminal trial.
The feds say the release of a Border Patrol agent's texts could "sully" his reputation.
But a judge says they're fair game, partly because Homeland Security has shown "zero concern" for the rep of Chicago's Marimar Martinez.
UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/06/f...
But a judge says they're fair game, partly because Homeland Security has shown "zero concern" for the rep of Chicago's Marimar Martinez.
UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/2026/02/06/f...
Federal judge will let Marimar Martinez release text messages sent by Border Patrol agent who shot her
U.S. District Judge Georgia Alexakis pointed out that Martinez is "presumed innocent of any offense of which she has not been convicted." Martinez's attorney said the text messages and other evidence ...
chicago.suntimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The gall. He shot a woman who posed no threat to him and then boasted about it as he and his colleagues falsely maligned *her* reputation to cover it up.
The only question should whether his texts are admitted as evidence at his criminal trial.
The only question should whether his texts are admitted as evidence at his criminal trial.
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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Can you imagine the NY Times giving anyone else such an excuse? Would NYT write:
"It was unclear if the mugger who stole the lady's purse knew that the money was intended as a gift for her grandson."
"It was unclear if Hitler knew that his tanks were rolling into Poland."
"It was unclear if the mugger who stole the lady's purse knew that the money was intended as a gift for her grandson."
"It was unclear if Hitler knew that his tanks were rolling into Poland."
February 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Can you imagine the NY Times giving anyone else such an excuse? Would NYT write:
"It was unclear if the mugger who stole the lady's purse knew that the money was intended as a gift for her grandson."
"It was unclear if Hitler knew that his tanks were rolling into Poland."
"It was unclear if the mugger who stole the lady's purse knew that the money was intended as a gift for her grandson."
"It was unclear if Hitler knew that his tanks were rolling into Poland."
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What the hell is the New York Times doing?
In its article on Trump posting a video that included a clip of the Obamas as apes, NYT tries to help him come up with an excuse: "It was unclear if Mr. Trump was aware that the clip had been included in the video before he shared it."
WTF.
In its article on Trump posting a video that included a clip of the Obamas as apes, NYT tries to help him come up with an excuse: "It was unclear if Mr. Trump was aware that the clip had been included in the video before he shared it."
WTF.
February 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
What the hell is the New York Times doing?
In its article on Trump posting a video that included a clip of the Obamas as apes, NYT tries to help him come up with an excuse: "It was unclear if Mr. Trump was aware that the clip had been included in the video before he shared it."
WTF.
In its article on Trump posting a video that included a clip of the Obamas as apes, NYT tries to help him come up with an excuse: "It was unclear if Mr. Trump was aware that the clip had been included in the video before he shared it."
WTF.
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The law says "it shall be unlawful” for investigators to search for or seize journalistic work product & documentary materials, except when there is probable cause the reporter herself “committed or is committing the criminal offense to which the materials relate.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
Failure to Alert Judge to Press Law for Reporter Search Draws Ethical Scrutiny
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM
The law says "it shall be unlawful” for investigators to search for or seize journalistic work product & documentary materials, except when there is probable cause the reporter herself “committed or is committing the criminal offense to which the materials relate.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
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The worst part of the devastation of the Washington Post may just be who’s still there and in charge.
Looks like Will Lewis was too busy taking in the festivities ahead of the Super Bowl to address his staff after gutting the newsroom.
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
The worst part of the devastation of the Washington Post may just be who’s still there and in charge.
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For those who don't know, Luttig was once considered the intellectual heir to Scalia. He was about as conservative a judge as you could find...
Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
February 6, 2026 at 1:32 AM
For those who don't know, Luttig was once considered the intellectual heir to Scalia. He was about as conservative a judge as you could find...
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MPR NEWS: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS filed the motion Wednesday to expedite deportation proceedings in the family's case. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
DHS filed the motion Wednesday to expedite deportation proceedings in the family's case. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 AM
MPR NEWS: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS filed the motion Wednesday to expedite deportation proceedings in the family's case. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
DHS filed the motion Wednesday to expedite deportation proceedings in the family's case. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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"For a January, it’s the worst since 2009 during the Great Recession.
A third report from the U.S. government said that employers were advertising the lowest number of job openings in December in more than five years."
apnews.com/article/stoc...
A third report from the U.S. government said that employers were advertising the lowest number of job openings in December in more than five years."
apnews.com/article/stoc...
Falling tech stocks and a plunge for bitcoin hit Wall Street
A sharp drop for Google’s parent company is yanking the U.S. stock market lower, while prices for bitcoin, silver and gold weaken.
apnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 AM
"For a January, it’s the worst since 2009 during the Great Recession.
A third report from the U.S. government said that employers were advertising the lowest number of job openings in December in more than five years."
apnews.com/article/stoc...
A third report from the U.S. government said that employers were advertising the lowest number of job openings in December in more than five years."
apnews.com/article/stoc...
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Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
February 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
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WARNOCK: Trump said 'we're going to have a manufacturing boom.' Yes or no, have we had one?
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
WARNOCK: Trump said 'we're going to have a manufacturing boom.' Yes or no, have we had one?
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
BESSENT: There's the beginnings of a manufacturing boom. We have intentions -- factory groundbreakings
WARNOCK: Do you know how many manufacturing jobs have been lost since 'liberation day'? 72,000
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Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
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NEW: The other ACA enrollment shoe to drop: How many enrollees were forced to "Buy Down" to a worse plan with higher out of pocket costs?
acasignups.net/26/02/05/oth...
acasignups.net/26/02/05/oth...
The other shoe to drop: How many enrollees were forced to "buy down" to a worse plan with higher out of pocket costs?
Back in December, I issued a strong warning that the official 2026 ACA Open Enrollment Period data would have to be taken with a huge grain of salt, since the actual effectuated enrollment data would ...
acasignups.net
February 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
NEW: The other ACA enrollment shoe to drop: How many enrollees were forced to "Buy Down" to a worse plan with higher out of pocket costs?
acasignups.net/26/02/05/oth...
acasignups.net/26/02/05/oth...
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You have to be spectacularly arrogant to think the Pope needs your biblical interpretation.
After Pope Leo XIV urged legislators to make sure immigrants' "spiritual rights" are being respected, House Speaker Mike Johnson responded by giving him a Bible lesson.
Mike Johnson Ripped After Trying To School Pope Leo On The Bible After He Criticized Trump's Immigration Crackdown
www.comicsands.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
You have to be spectacularly arrogant to think the Pope needs your biblical interpretation.
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📌There were 108,435 layoffs last month. This is UP a staggering 118% from the same period a year ago when Joe Biden was still office.
This total marked the highest for any Jan. in 17 years since the GOP's Great Recession.
Wrecking our Democracy AND our economy. Trump is a complete failure.
This total marked the highest for any Jan. in 17 years since the GOP's Great Recession.
Wrecking our Democracy AND our economy. Trump is a complete failure.
February 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
📌There were 108,435 layoffs last month. This is UP a staggering 118% from the same period a year ago when Joe Biden was still office.
This total marked the highest for any Jan. in 17 years since the GOP's Great Recession.
Wrecking our Democracy AND our economy. Trump is a complete failure.
This total marked the highest for any Jan. in 17 years since the GOP's Great Recession.
Wrecking our Democracy AND our economy. Trump is a complete failure.