Walter Ehrhardt
@wehrhardt.bsky.social
News and politics junkie. Serial entrepreneur. German lawyer.
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California is powered by two-thirds clean energy and has one of the world's largest economies, proving you can fight climate change and thrive at the same time.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
February 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM
California is powered by two-thirds clean energy and has one of the world's largest economies, proving you can fight climate change and thrive at the same time.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
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BREAKING: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump Administration wrongly removed exhibits about slavery from the President's House site in Philadelphia, where Washington and Adams lived.
February 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump Administration wrongly removed exhibits about slavery from the President's House site in Philadelphia, where Washington and Adams lived.
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I'm sure it is just a coincidence that this announcement comes after it was discovered that partisan hack Bari Weiss was working to cut Anderson Cooper's 60 Minutes piece on Trump *loving* immigrants—but only if they are white South Africans.
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🔎 SCOOP: Anderson Cooper To Depart 60 Minutes
Legendary Newsman Will Focus on CNN And Family
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February 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I'm sure it is just a coincidence that this announcement comes after it was discovered that partisan hack Bari Weiss was working to cut Anderson Cooper's 60 Minutes piece on Trump *loving* immigrants—but only if they are white South Africans.
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"Hold on, we actually allow a failsafe"
The failsafe: Having a birth certificate, ID, and being willing to sign an affidavit on penalty of perjury.
This is what gendered administrative burdens look like.
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The failsafe: Having a birth certificate, ID, and being willing to sign an affidavit on penalty of perjury.
This is what gendered administrative burdens look like.
academic.oup.com/jpart/articl...
Chip Roy on Fox News tries to explain why the SAVE America Act won't actually prevent women from voting
February 16, 2026 at 10:24 PM
"Hold on, we actually allow a failsafe"
The failsafe: Having a birth certificate, ID, and being willing to sign an affidavit on penalty of perjury.
This is what gendered administrative burdens look like.
academic.oup.com/jpart/articl...
The failsafe: Having a birth certificate, ID, and being willing to sign an affidavit on penalty of perjury.
This is what gendered administrative burdens look like.
academic.oup.com/jpart/articl...
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It is absolutely a choice.
Have you ever once seen the New York Times quote Trump like this?
February 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
It is absolutely a choice.
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BRIAN TYLER COHEN: Last question -- is Tupac alive?
OBAMA: He's alive on my playlist
OBAMA: He's alive on my playlist
February 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM
BRIAN TYLER COHEN: Last question -- is Tupac alive?
OBAMA: He's alive on my playlist
OBAMA: He's alive on my playlist
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Complaining that following the Constitution will stop you from doing the thing you want to do is... an admission that what you want to do is unconstitutional.
You swore an oath to defend the Constitution. You are violating that oath, Rep. Alford. Time to go home and let someone else do the job.
You swore an oath to defend the Constitution. You are violating that oath, Rep. Alford. Time to go home and let someone else do the job.
Rep. Mark Alford: "If you tie a judicial warrant to what ICE is doing, it will never happen"
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Complaining that following the Constitution will stop you from doing the thing you want to do is... an admission that what you want to do is unconstitutional.
You swore an oath to defend the Constitution. You are violating that oath, Rep. Alford. Time to go home and let someone else do the job.
You swore an oath to defend the Constitution. You are violating that oath, Rep. Alford. Time to go home and let someone else do the job.
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Apparently “America First” means promising foreign countries financial assistance from US taxpayers but only if they vote for the incumbent president trailing in the polls.
February 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Apparently “America First” means promising foreign countries financial assistance from US taxpayers but only if they vote for the incumbent president trailing in the polls.
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Tennessee
"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
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"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
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ICE to open second Tennessee immigrant detention center in Lebanon • Tennessee Lookout
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has purchased a facility in Lebanon to house detained immigrants, an agency spokesperson said Friday.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Tennessee
"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/13/i...
"No details about the size, scope, purchase price or street address of the facility in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, were immediately made available Friday, and news of the purchase took state and local officials by surprise..."
tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/13/i...
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This flew under the radar, but it shouldn’t have.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
February 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
This flew under the radar, but it shouldn’t have.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
When senator Alex Padilla was tackled by DHS, Kristi Noem’s side piece, Corey Lewandowski, was orchestrating the situation in the hall.
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Breaking my social media hiatus to share some good news! I’ve just signed a deal with Basic Books for my next book, Impunity, which uncovers the right’s decades-long effort to destroy political accountability and protect their friends in power. I’m so excited for this one!
February 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Breaking my social media hiatus to share some good news! I’ve just signed a deal with Basic Books for my next book, Impunity, which uncovers the right’s decades-long effort to destroy political accountability and protect their friends in power. I’m so excited for this one!
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To my surprise, CDC is still tracking how many children RFK condemns to measles. Cases are getting younger and, of course, it is spreading faster.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:21 PM
To my surprise, CDC is still tracking how many children RFK condemns to measles. Cases are getting younger and, of course, it is spreading faster.
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
www.cdc.gov/measles/data...
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A thing that annoys me about the Axios newsletter is that the tone is consistently “I am one of the top experts on this thing I learned about five minutes ago.” Also that they have 280 sources in the White House but their only source on the left is Rep. Capitulate Middle (D).
February 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
A thing that annoys me about the Axios newsletter is that the tone is consistently “I am one of the top experts on this thing I learned about five minutes ago.” Also that they have 280 sources in the White House but their only source on the left is Rep. Capitulate Middle (D).
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We can’t trust anything coming out of this administration. It’s getting tiresome.
February 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM
We can’t trust anything coming out of this administration. It’s getting tiresome.
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If things go well, Trump will take credit. If things do not turn out well, Trump will blame somebody else.
February 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
If things go well, Trump will take credit. If things do not turn out well, Trump will blame somebody else.
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There are concentration camps in the USA. People are being disappeared. One facility has 3,500 people, most of them children.
Now, what are we going to do about it?!
Now, what are we going to do about it?!
February 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
There are concentration camps in the USA. People are being disappeared. One facility has 3,500 people, most of them children.
Now, what are we going to do about it?!
Now, what are we going to do about it?!
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Continually disgusted not only by the blatant Islamophobia and racism, but also by the Republican Party’s embrace of Fine and his views.
Utterly disqualifying in a United States Congressman, as it would be in any job.
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Utterly disqualifying in a United States Congressman, as it would be in any job.
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MAGA Congressman Makes Sick Post About Muslims and Dogs
Republican Representative Randy Fine twisted a harmless joke into a racist attack on Muslims—just days before Ramadan.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Continually disgusted not only by the blatant Islamophobia and racism, but also by the Republican Party’s embrace of Fine and his views.
Utterly disqualifying in a United States Congressman, as it would be in any job.
newrepublic.com/post/206611/...
Utterly disqualifying in a United States Congressman, as it would be in any job.
newrepublic.com/post/206611/...
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There will be elections.
This f*ckknuckle doesn’t have enough lead in his pencil to cancel them.
They may be chaotic. They may be litigated within an inch of their lives. Courtrooms may stay lit through the night.
But the polling stations will open. And they will see record numbers. Oh yes.
This f*ckknuckle doesn’t have enough lead in his pencil to cancel them.
They may be chaotic. They may be litigated within an inch of their lives. Courtrooms may stay lit through the night.
But the polling stations will open. And they will see record numbers. Oh yes.
February 17, 2026 at 1:35 AM
There will be elections.
This f*ckknuckle doesn’t have enough lead in his pencil to cancel them.
They may be chaotic. They may be litigated within an inch of their lives. Courtrooms may stay lit through the night.
But the polling stations will open. And they will see record numbers. Oh yes.
This f*ckknuckle doesn’t have enough lead in his pencil to cancel them.
They may be chaotic. They may be litigated within an inch of their lives. Courtrooms may stay lit through the night.
But the polling stations will open. And they will see record numbers. Oh yes.
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The Epstein fallout continues to haunt Trump as his polls sink, Democrats step into a global leadership vacuum in Munich, Canada forges new alliances, Ukraine updates, Obama takes the spotlight, and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast live at 8p ET/5p PT!
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 2/16/26
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February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
The Epstein fallout continues to haunt Trump as his polls sink, Democrats step into a global leadership vacuum in Munich, Canada forges new alliances, Ukraine updates, Obama takes the spotlight, and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast live at 8p ET/5p PT!
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Newsom responds to Marsha…
February 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Newsom responds to Marsha…
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Happy Presidents’ Day to the last real president we had. Americans now see he delivered a strong economy, low unemployment, major infrastructure investment, the CHIPS Act, & the 1st Black woman on the SC. He was treated shamefully—his only “crime” was aging. I hope we learn from how good we had it.
February 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Happy Presidents’ Day to the last real president we had. Americans now see he delivered a strong economy, low unemployment, major infrastructure investment, the CHIPS Act, & the 1st Black woman on the SC. He was treated shamefully—his only “crime” was aging. I hope we learn from how good we had it.
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Over the past seven years, we’ve gotten big things done for Illinois.
And on Wednesday at noon, I will deliver the State of the State and share how we continue to move the Land of Lincoln forward.
And on Wednesday at noon, I will deliver the State of the State and share how we continue to move the Land of Lincoln forward.
February 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Over the past seven years, we’ve gotten big things done for Illinois.
And on Wednesday at noon, I will deliver the State of the State and share how we continue to move the Land of Lincoln forward.
And on Wednesday at noon, I will deliver the State of the State and share how we continue to move the Land of Lincoln forward.
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"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
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NAILED IT!!!
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”
GOP Rebel Humiliates Trump White House With Brutal New Nickname
Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear on President Donald Trump over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “Epstein administration.” Massie slammed Trump for “rubbing shoulders” wi...
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February 16, 2026 at 1:09 PM
NAILED IT!!!
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”