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The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite.
The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite.
The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
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Sarah Longwell: "This is the Epstein administration because there are two types of people in it — there are people who are in the Epstein files and there are people who are covering up the Epstein file."
February 12, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Sarah Longwell: "This is the Epstein administration because there are two types of people in it — there are people who are in the Epstein files and there are people who are covering up the Epstein file."
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🚨In December 2016, Epstein invited Bill Gates to his island and informed him that “new administration people” were visiting.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
February 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
🚨In December 2016, Epstein invited Bill Gates to his island and informed him that “new administration people” were visiting.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
This was sent exactly one month before Trump was inaugurated for his first term.
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Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics.
Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics
Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics.
Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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🚨BREAKING: Todd Lyons, the acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has admitted to senators that federal immigration officers would have “no reason” to be at voting locations this November. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
ICE chief admits there’s no reason for immigration agents to be at voting sites
The chief's comments follow threatening statements by Trump and his close allies about the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
www.democracydocket.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM
🚨BREAKING: Todd Lyons, the acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has admitted to senators that federal immigration officers would have “no reason” to be at voting locations this November. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The SAVE Act would require Americans to show a passport or birth certificate in person just to register to vote.
Millions of Americans don’t have access to these documents. This is voter suppression, plain and simple.
Call your senators to urge them to vote no: (202) 224-3121
Millions of Americans don’t have access to these documents. This is voter suppression, plain and simple.
Call your senators to urge them to vote no: (202) 224-3121
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The SAVE Act would require Americans to show a passport or birth certificate in person just to register to vote.
Millions of Americans don’t have access to these documents. This is voter suppression, plain and simple.
Call your senators to urge them to vote no: (202) 224-3121
Millions of Americans don’t have access to these documents. This is voter suppression, plain and simple.
Call your senators to urge them to vote no: (202) 224-3121
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BREAKING:
Goldman Sachs's top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, has just resigned in the wake of the Justice Department's release of emails and other material that revealed her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Goldman Sachs's top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, has just resigned in the wake of the Justice Department's release of emails and other material that revealed her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Goldman’s Top Lawyer Departs Amid Revelations About Her Ties to Epstein
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:35 AM
BREAKING:
Goldman Sachs's top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, has just resigned in the wake of the Justice Department's release of emails and other material that revealed her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
Goldman Sachs's top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, has just resigned in the wake of the Justice Department's release of emails and other material that revealed her extensive relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...
This.... 👇
February 13, 2026 at 12:44 AM
This.... 👇
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Trump and the DOJ are covering up for powerful world leaders who are named in the Epstein files—including themselves.
From the glimpse I’ve seen in the files, it’s much bigger than we ever imagined. We won’t stop until the truth comes out and justice is served.
From the glimpse I’ve seen in the files, it’s much bigger than we ever imagined. We won’t stop until the truth comes out and justice is served.
Rep. Stansbury: The Trump Admin is covering up powerful people
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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February 12, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Trump and the DOJ are covering up for powerful world leaders who are named in the Epstein files—including themselves.
From the glimpse I’ve seen in the files, it’s much bigger than we ever imagined. We won’t stop until the truth comes out and justice is served.
From the glimpse I’ve seen in the files, it’s much bigger than we ever imagined. We won’t stop until the truth comes out and justice is served.
This will be used against Governor Newsom and in the midterms - count on it. ALSO: San Diego is on the list via WIRED's recent report of new #ICE presence. Got it?
I will be reporting, so anyone from San Diego, contact me.
I will be reporting, so anyone from San Diego, contact me.
DHS' Kristi Noem announces 1.7B of lethal drug doses seized at San Diego border.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says more than 188,000 pounds of illegal drugs have been seized along the San Diego border, touting enforcement efforts. www.cbs8.com/article/news...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says more than 188,000 pounds of illegal drugs have been seized along the San Diego border, touting enforcement efforts. www.cbs8.com/article/news...
DHS' Kristi Noem announces 1.7B of lethal drug doses seized at San Diego border
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited San Diego Thursday to announce what was described as a "historic border security and drug seizure effort."
www.cbs8.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
This will be used against Governor Newsom and in the midterms - count on it. ALSO: San Diego is on the list via WIRED's recent report of new #ICE presence. Got it?
I will be reporting, so anyone from San Diego, contact me.
I will be reporting, so anyone from San Diego, contact me.
DHS' Kristi Noem announces 1.7B of lethal drug doses seized at San Diego border.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says more than 188,000 pounds of illegal drugs have been seized along the San Diego border, touting enforcement efforts. www.cbs8.com/article/news...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says more than 188,000 pounds of illegal drugs have been seized along the San Diego border, touting enforcement efforts. www.cbs8.com/article/news...
DHS' Kristi Noem announces 1.7B of lethal drug doses seized at San Diego border
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited San Diego Thursday to announce what was described as a "historic border security and drug seizure effort."
www.cbs8.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
DHS' Kristi Noem announces 1.7B of lethal drug doses seized at San Diego border.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says more than 188,000 pounds of illegal drugs have been seized along the San Diego border, touting enforcement efforts. www.cbs8.com/article/news...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says more than 188,000 pounds of illegal drugs have been seized along the San Diego border, touting enforcement efforts. www.cbs8.com/article/news...
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>> @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom announced all 21 oil wells at the AllenCo site in University Park are permanently sealed, ending years of environmental violations that threatened LA families.
CA is plugging abandoned wells statewide, cleaning up toxic sites, and holding operators accountable.
CA is plugging abandoned wells statewide, cleaning up toxic sites, and holding operators accountable.
February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
>> @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom announced all 21 oil wells at the AllenCo site in University Park are permanently sealed, ending years of environmental violations that threatened LA families.
CA is plugging abandoned wells statewide, cleaning up toxic sites, and holding operators accountable.
CA is plugging abandoned wells statewide, cleaning up toxic sites, and holding operators accountable.
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Donald Trump's administration is falsely claiming that greenhouse gases are not a threat to public health — breaking the law to once again grovel to the oil industry.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
Trump repeals EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution | CNN
The Trump Environmental Protection Agency delivered a significant blow to longstanding US climate policy on Thursday, finalizing rules to revoke a 2009 scientific finding that human-caused climate cha...
www.cnn.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Donald Trump's administration is falsely claiming that greenhouse gases are not a threat to public health — breaking the law to once again grovel to the oil industry.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
California will fight this lawless action in court.
Under the Radar.... 👇
As the Trump administration promotes U.S. natural gas exports, federal analysts warn that shipping massive volumes abroad could raise costs for consumers at home. www.canarymedia.com/articles/liq...
As the Trump administration promotes U.S. natural gas exports, federal analysts warn that shipping massive volumes abroad could raise costs for consumers at home. www.canarymedia.com/articles/liq...
The US is exporting huge amounts of natural gas. Will it cost…
The country must produce record levels of gas to keep pace with surging LNG exports, or the mismatch in supply and demand could spike domestic energy…
www.canarymedia.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Under the Radar.... 👇
As the Trump administration promotes U.S. natural gas exports, federal analysts warn that shipping massive volumes abroad could raise costs for consumers at home. www.canarymedia.com/articles/liq...
As the Trump administration promotes U.S. natural gas exports, federal analysts warn that shipping massive volumes abroad could raise costs for consumers at home. www.canarymedia.com/articles/liq...
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Tiffany Yap, science director at @biologicaldiversity.org explains to @calmatters.org why today’s vote is so important. “These populations are facing an extinction vortex. We need these protections to get more connectivity on our roads.” calmatters.org/environment/...
Caged by concrete, killed by cars: California moves to save coastal mountain lions from extinction
Isolated by freeways and cities, coastal mountain lions risk inbreeding to extinction. The state just gave them new protections.
calmatters.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Tiffany Yap, science director at @biologicaldiversity.org explains to @calmatters.org why today’s vote is so important. “These populations are facing an extinction vortex. We need these protections to get more connectivity on our roads.” calmatters.org/environment/...
Something for the Dog Lovers (that would include me) 👇
São Paulo names new law after dog that stayed by owner’s grave for 10 years. The Bob Coveiro (the Gravedigger) Law ‘recognises the emotional bond between guardians and their pets’. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
São Paulo names new law after dog that stayed by owner’s grave for 10 years. The Bob Coveiro (the Gravedigger) Law ‘recognises the emotional bond between guardians and their pets’. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
São Paulo names new law after dog that stayed by owner’s grave for 10 years
The Bob Coveiro (the Gravedigger) Law ‘recognises the emotional bond between guardians and their pets’
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Something for the Dog Lovers (that would include me) 👇
São Paulo names new law after dog that stayed by owner’s grave for 10 years. The Bob Coveiro (the Gravedigger) Law ‘recognises the emotional bond between guardians and their pets’. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
São Paulo names new law after dog that stayed by owner’s grave for 10 years. The Bob Coveiro (the Gravedigger) Law ‘recognises the emotional bond between guardians and their pets’. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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AI fears spark sell-off in shipping, freight stocks in sign 'every corner of the market' is an AI target
AI fears spark sell-off in shipping, freight stocks in sign 'every corner of the market' is an AI target
The sell-off that started in tech has spread through a multitude of sectors as investors attempt to navigate the "AI scare trade."
yhoo.it
February 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
AI fears spark sell-off in shipping, freight stocks in sign 'every corner of the market' is an AI target
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Breaking WSJ:
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Gabbard Whistleblower Complaint Based on Intercepted Conversation About Jared Kushner
The substance of the conversation, which covered in part issues related to Iran, isn’t known.
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Breaking WSJ:
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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The repeal of the "endangerment finding" will make it harder for future administrations to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act without a new law or amendment passed by Congress—with serious public health and climate consequences
What repealing the 'endangerment finding' means for public health
The EPA has scrapped a rule stating that climate change harms human health. Here’s what that could mean
www.scientificamerican.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The repeal of the "endangerment finding" will make it harder for future administrations to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act without a new law or amendment passed by Congress—with serious public health and climate consequences
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Analysts said investors suddenly sold off gold and silver amid falling tech stocks and expectations the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates in the near future.
Silver Price Suddenly Plunges 10%—Here’s Why
Analysts said investors suddenly sold off gold and silver amid falling tech stocks and expectations the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates in the near future.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Analysts said investors suddenly sold off gold and silver amid falling tech stocks and expectations the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates in the near future.
Did You Know?
As of January 1, 2026, the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market stands at $69.0 trillion. The wealthiest 10% of U.S. households own the vast majority holding approx 90% to 93% of all stocks, with the top 1% holding a significant portion. Source: Federal Reserve data
As of January 1, 2026, the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market stands at $69.0 trillion. The wealthiest 10% of U.S. households own the vast majority holding approx 90% to 93% of all stocks, with the top 1% holding a significant portion. Source: Federal Reserve data
February 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Did You Know?
As of January 1, 2026, the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market stands at $69.0 trillion. The wealthiest 10% of U.S. households own the vast majority holding approx 90% to 93% of all stocks, with the top 1% holding a significant portion. Source: Federal Reserve data
As of January 1, 2026, the total market capitalization of the U.S. stock market stands at $69.0 trillion. The wealthiest 10% of U.S. households own the vast majority holding approx 90% to 93% of all stocks, with the top 1% holding a significant portion. Source: Federal Reserve data
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Amid the incompetence of the Trump regime in tasks of public governance one of their functions they excel at is pumping the judiciary and professional civil service full of partisan hacks who place loyalty to Trump above the law.
Congress needs to use its power to put limits on lower court judges.
Congress needs to use its power to put limits on lower court judges.
February 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Amid the incompetence of the Trump regime in tasks of public governance one of their functions they excel at is pumping the judiciary and professional civil service full of partisan hacks who place loyalty to Trump above the law.
Congress needs to use its power to put limits on lower court judges.
Congress needs to use its power to put limits on lower court judges.
Did You Know?
Methane emissions from fracking, which are 86 times more potent than over 20 years, make it a significant climate driver, with some studies suggesting higher climate impact than coal.
- Open Sources including the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Methane emissions from fracking, which are 86 times more potent than over 20 years, make it a significant climate driver, with some studies suggesting higher climate impact than coal.
- Open Sources including the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
February 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Did You Know?
Methane emissions from fracking, which are 86 times more potent than over 20 years, make it a significant climate driver, with some studies suggesting higher climate impact than coal.
- Open Sources including the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Methane emissions from fracking, which are 86 times more potent than over 20 years, make it a significant climate driver, with some studies suggesting higher climate impact than coal.
- Open Sources including the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Did You Know?
There are an estimated 3.2 million to 4 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the United States, with over 117,000 officially classified as "orphaned, meaning ... they are unplugged and have no solvent owner. ~ Open Sources including NRDC and EDF
There are an estimated 3.2 million to 4 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the United States, with over 117,000 officially classified as "orphaned, meaning ... they are unplugged and have no solvent owner. ~ Open Sources including NRDC and EDF
February 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Did You Know?
There are an estimated 3.2 million to 4 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the United States, with over 117,000 officially classified as "orphaned, meaning ... they are unplugged and have no solvent owner. ~ Open Sources including NRDC and EDF
There are an estimated 3.2 million to 4 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the United States, with over 117,000 officially classified as "orphaned, meaning ... they are unplugged and have no solvent owner. ~ Open Sources including NRDC and EDF