Bill Law
@billlaw49.bsky.social
Editor ArabDigest.org and host of the weekly Arab Digest podcast. Ex-BBC Gulf and Middle East analyst.Retweets are not endorsements
One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
Opinion | One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
One Year of Trump. The Time to Act Is Now, While We Still Can. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/o...
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A powerful testimony for the survivors “Endless Gossipy Chatter About Epstein. One Glaring Omission….These women are not famous or well connected, but they matter. Their pain matters. Their names matter. We should not co-opt their suffering for our own agenda.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion | Endless Gossipy Chatter About Epstein. One Glaring Omission.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A powerful testimony for the survivors “Endless Gossipy Chatter About Epstein. One Glaring Omission….These women are not famous or well connected, but they matter. Their pain matters. Their names matter. We should not co-opt their suffering for our own agenda.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
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The first thing Virginia Spanberger did after being sworn in as Governor of Virginia was repeal Youngkin’s executive order requiring state and local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE.
This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.
This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.
January 18, 2026 at 11:35 AM
The first thing Virginia Spanberger did after being sworn in as Governor of Virginia was repeal Youngkin’s executive order requiring state and local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE.
This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.
This is the kind of leadership Democratic governors nationwide should be emulating.
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UK condemns Trump threat of tariffs over Greenland ft.trib.al/V03ZY19
UK condemns Trump threat of tariffs over Greenland
United political front reflects potential danger to British exports and fragile economic growth
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January 18, 2026 at 11:38 AM
UK condemns Trump threat of tariffs over Greenland ft.trib.al/V03ZY19
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Leaders from the right of the UK’s political spectrum delivered their sharpest criticism yet of US President Donald Trump, after he threatened tariffs on European allies unless a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland.
UK’s Right-Wing Parties Criticize Trump Greenland Tariff Threat
Leaders from the right of the UK’s political spectrum delivered their sharpest criticism yet of US President Donald Trump, after he threatened tariffs on European allies unless a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark.
bloom.bg
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Leaders from the right of the UK’s political spectrum delivered their sharpest criticism yet of US President Donald Trump, after he threatened tariffs on European allies unless a deal is reached for the US to buy Greenland.
Israeli Settlers Raid, Set Fire to Bedouin Community in West Bank - Israel News
January 18, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Israeli Settlers Raid, Set Fire to Bedouin Community in West Bank - Israel News
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#Venezuela and Trump’s “offensive political realism”: The Venezuela case shows that #US strategic interests override commitments to democracy, sovereignty and #HumanRights . . .
READ: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_...
READ: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_...
January 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
#Venezuela and Trump’s “offensive political realism”: The Venezuela case shows that #US strategic interests override commitments to democracy, sovereignty and #HumanRights . . .
READ: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_...
READ: maghrebi.org?sdm_process_...
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"I thought this was the end": Anti-ICE protesters recount bloody attack by DHS agents in Santa Ana
“I thought this was the end”: Anti-ICE protesters recount bloody attack by DHS agents in Santa Ana
A 21-year-old protester says he is now blind in his left eye after being hit by an immigration agent with a nonlethal round at close range on Friday in Santa Ana.
www.latimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"I thought this was the end": Anti-ICE protesters recount bloody attack by DHS agents in Santa Ana
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Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists in Minneapolis on Tuesday as students walked out of a suburban school in protest at the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps. https://to.pbs.org/3LxVsla
Protesters and federal agents repeatedly square off in Minnesota
It's common for people to boo, taunt and blow orange whistles when they spot heavily armed agents passing through in unmarked vehicles or walking the streets.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists in Minneapolis on Tuesday as students walked out of a suburban school in protest at the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps. https://to.pbs.org/3LxVsla
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“This federal invasion of the Twin Cities has to stop, so today I am suing DHS to bring it to an end,” it said.
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“This federal invasion of the Twin Cities has to stop, so today I am suing DHS to bring it to an end,” it said.
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‘Day of reckoning, retribution’ coming to Minnesota amid ICE outrage: Trump
US president issues latest threat to midwestern state, where protests have continued after ICE agent killed woman.
aje.news
January 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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“This federal invasion of the Twin Cities has to stop, so today I am suing DHS to bring it to an end,” it said.
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“This federal invasion of the Twin Cities has to stop, so today I am suing DHS to bring it to an end,” it said.
aje.news/k3uvtp
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The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power. https://to.pbs.org/4qpyawY
5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds
Attorneys general in five states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs.
to.pbs.org
January 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York — called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power. https://to.pbs.org/4qpyawY
Don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Think I will go with laugh😂
I remember when the Kennedy Center celebrated interesting people with talent. How far it has fallen.
January 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Think I will go with laugh😂
The Sunday Editorial: Venezuela’s fate is a warning for Canada “Canada cannot repeat the mistake of failing to come to grips with reality, urgently – of failing to recognize that we are now caught up in a national emergency.”
January 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The Sunday Editorial: Venezuela’s fate is a warning for Canada “Canada cannot repeat the mistake of failing to come to grips with reality, urgently – of failing to recognize that we are now caught up in a national emergency.”
“Yet despite Mr. Trump’s constant search for a good deal, the daunting price tags do not seem to matter much to him. Venezuela, Greenland, Gaza, maybe Canada: These are legacies that will, over time, pay for themselves, he believes.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
After Venezuela, Trump Offers Hints About What Could Be Next
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January 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
“Yet despite Mr. Trump’s constant search for a good deal, the daunting price tags do not seem to matter much to him. Venezuela, Greenland, Gaza, maybe Canada: These are legacies that will, over time, pay for themselves, he believes.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
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Americans give President Donald Trump his worst approval ratings ever for his handling of the economy, as they also express concerns about the cost of living, healthcare prices, and personal finances, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. https://to.pbs.org/49g3nwx
Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever, poll shows
Fifty-seven percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump is handling the economy, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Americans give President Donald Trump his worst approval ratings ever for his handling of the economy, as they also express concerns about the cost of living, healthcare prices, and personal finances, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. https://to.pbs.org/49g3nwx
Winter walk in the Scottish Highlands
December 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Winter walk in the Scottish Highlands
Best of the season and may 2026 bring some measure of peace to this troubled world
December 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Best of the season and may 2026 bring some measure of peace to this troubled world
x.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
On the road in Iceland: Leaving Geysir and heading toward Reykholt
November 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On the road in Iceland: Leaving Geysir and heading toward Reykholt
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte... US policy over the years has not essentially changed, (Daniel Levy) argued. “It is policy primarily driven by people with a very shallow understanding of the region essentially taking their cues from Israel and a smattering of rulers in the region.”
Why Trump’s lavish Saudi courtship leaves Israel on the back foot
Pageantry and trillion-dollar promises reveal how Washington’s loyalties may be tilting toward the Gulf
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte... US policy over the years has not essentially changed, (Daniel Levy) argued. “It is policy primarily driven by people with a very shallow understanding of the region essentially taking their cues from Israel and a smattering of rulers in the region.”
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The list of CEOs who donned black tie to attend President Trump’s White House dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday night is in no way surprisi...
Ellisons Tap Saudis to Fund News Media Takeover - The American Prospect
If the Saudi crown prince owns a piece of CNN and CBS News, how will they cover No Kings Days?
prospect.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The list of CEOs who donned black tie to attend President Trump’s White House dinner for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday night is in no way surprisi...
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2/2: ✅ You can ask them to leave. If an officer enters a private space and does not have a court order or warrant signed by a judge, you can ask them to step outside.
Head to the Attorney General’s Office website for “Know Your Rights” fliers in 19 languages: www.atg.wa.gov/immigrationg...
Head to the Attorney General’s Office website for “Know Your Rights” fliers in 19 languages: www.atg.wa.gov/immigrationg...
Immigration and Keep Washington Working Guidance | Washington State
The information on this page is based on current law as of the date indicated and it is not legal advice. As always, individuals, agencies, and other entities are encouraged to discuss all legal issue...
www.atg.wa.gov
November 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
2/2: ✅ You can ask them to leave. If an officer enters a private space and does not have a court order or warrant signed by a judge, you can ask them to step outside.
Head to the Attorney General’s Office website for “Know Your Rights” fliers in 19 languages: www.atg.wa.gov/immigrationg...
Head to the Attorney General’s Office website for “Know Your Rights” fliers in 19 languages: www.atg.wa.gov/immigrationg...
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1/2: Know your rights when approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):
✅ You have the right to be silent.
✅ You can ask the officer if you are free to leave. If the officer answers “no,” you can say you’d like to talk with an attorney.
✅ You have the right to be silent.
✅ You can ask the officer if you are free to leave. If the officer answers “no,” you can say you’d like to talk with an attorney.
November 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
1/2: Know your rights when approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):
✅ You have the right to be silent.
✅ You can ask the officer if you are free to leave. If the officer answers “no,” you can say you’d like to talk with an attorney.
✅ You have the right to be silent.
✅ You can ask the officer if you are free to leave. If the officer answers “no,” you can say you’d like to talk with an attorney.
A powerful testimony for the survivors “Endless Gossipy Chatter About Epstein. One Glaring Omission….These women are not famous or well connected, but they matter. Their pain matters. Their names matter. We should not co-opt their suffering for our own agenda.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...
Opinion | Endless Gossipy Chatter About Epstein. One Glaring Omission.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A powerful testimony for the survivors “Endless Gossipy Chatter About Epstein. One Glaring Omission….These women are not famous or well connected, but they matter. Their pain matters. Their names matter. We should not co-opt their suffering for our own agenda.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...