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ICE snipers is just not a thing I want to see ever anywhere
Scoop: A sudden no-bid ICE contract for specialized sniper training has gone to a decorated former Marine who is also the brother of a GOP lawmaker.
Reached by WIRED, he says there was no hookup; 20 years in a reconnaissance unit and even more as an instructor simply left him uniquely qualified.
Reached by WIRED, he says there was no hookup; 20 years in a reconnaissance unit and even more as an instructor simply left him uniquely qualified.
US Congressman’s Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers
DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota's firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract.
www.wired.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ICE snipers is just not a thing I want to see ever anywhere
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It appears the Trump administration is attempting to utilize martial law without formally enacting it. WaPo reported that the administration is considering a full-time “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” 600 National Guard troops kept on constant standby,
August 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
It appears the Trump administration is attempting to utilize martial law without formally enacting it. WaPo reported that the administration is considering a full-time “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” 600 National Guard troops kept on constant standby,
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On Feb. 15, José Manuel Ramos Bastidas called his wife from inside a Texas immigration detention facility.
He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
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He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
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July 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
On Feb. 15, José Manuel Ramos Bastidas called his wife from inside a Texas immigration detention facility.
He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
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He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
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Had missed this earlier. Trump CMS ending ability for states to cover kids via Medicaid/CHIP continuously from birth through age 6 without red tape www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
Wyden Statement on Trump Action to Throw Kids and Their Families Off Medicaid and CHIP | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Wyden Statement on Trump Action to Throw Kids and Their Families Off Medicaid and CHIP
www.finance.senate.gov
July 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Had missed this earlier. Trump CMS ending ability for states to cover kids via Medicaid/CHIP continuously from birth through age 6 without red tape www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
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This is from an actual Republican Congressman, from the party that is also locking kids in cages in a concentration camp in Florida, hoping they try to escape and get eaten by alligators.
This is today's Republican Party.
This is today's Republican Party.
July 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is from an actual Republican Congressman, from the party that is also locking kids in cages in a concentration camp in Florida, hoping they try to escape and get eaten by alligators.
This is today's Republican Party.
This is today's Republican Party.
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Trump struck Iran without any authorization of Congress.
We need to immediately return to DC and vote on Rep. Thomas Masie and my War Powers Resolution to prevent America from being dragged into another endless Middle East war.
We need to immediately return to DC and vote on Rep. Thomas Masie and my War Powers Resolution to prevent America from being dragged into another endless Middle East war.
June 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Trump struck Iran without any authorization of Congress.
We need to immediately return to DC and vote on Rep. Thomas Masie and my War Powers Resolution to prevent America from being dragged into another endless Middle East war.
We need to immediately return to DC and vote on Rep. Thomas Masie and my War Powers Resolution to prevent America from being dragged into another endless Middle East war.
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True patriot — at 102 years old!
June 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
True patriot — at 102 years old!
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DEMOCRACY SUMMER IS ALIVE AND WELL!!!! PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE COMPLETELY REJECTING TRUMP’S DISGUSTING MILITARY PARADE AND INSTEAD SHOWING OUT IN FORCE TO COLLECTIVELY SAY “NO KINGS” !!!!!!
June 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
DEMOCRACY SUMMER IS ALIVE AND WELL!!!! PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE COMPLETELY REJECTING TRUMP’S DISGUSTING MILITARY PARADE AND INSTEAD SHOWING OUT IN FORCE TO COLLECTIVELY SAY “NO KINGS” !!!!!!
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The funniest thing is: Trump is BORED and PISSED and he can't leave until the parade is over...
June 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The funniest thing is: Trump is BORED and PISSED and he can't leave until the parade is over...
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PHILLY SHOWING UP!
No Kings Day!!
No Kings Day!!
Love Park in Philly today for the No Kings protest 👏👏👏
June 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
PHILLY SHOWING UP!
No Kings Day!!
No Kings Day!!
Happy No Kings Day. Be safe out there everyone.
June 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Happy No Kings Day. Be safe out there everyone.
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Seems less scary than in the original German, but don’t be deceived michiganadvance.com/2025/04/09/i...
ICE director envisions Amazon-like mass deportation system: ‘Prime, but with human beings’ • Michigan Advance
The leader of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that his dream for the agency is squads of trucks rounding up immigrants for deportation the same way that Amazon trucks crisscross American citi...
michiganadvance.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Seems less scary than in the original German, but don’t be deceived michiganadvance.com/2025/04/09/i...
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Elections have consequences
April 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Elections have consequences
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Trump turning tariffs on and off like a two-year-old with a light switch has already hit our economy hard.
We can't live like this, and businesses can't make serious investment decisions in this kind of environment.
Congress MUST reassert itself over the power to tariff.
We can't live like this, and businesses can't make serious investment decisions in this kind of environment.
Congress MUST reassert itself over the power to tariff.
April 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Trump turning tariffs on and off like a two-year-old with a light switch has already hit our economy hard.
We can't live like this, and businesses can't make serious investment decisions in this kind of environment.
Congress MUST reassert itself over the power to tariff.
We can't live like this, and businesses can't make serious investment decisions in this kind of environment.
Congress MUST reassert itself over the power to tariff.
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Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.
April 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.
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When the people at FOX News try to spin these #tariffs as something positive, remember that they all have multimillion dollar contracts, haven’t stepped foot inside a grocery store in years, and couldn’t give two shits about you.
This is a disaster, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
This is a disaster, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
April 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
When the people at FOX News try to spin these #tariffs as something positive, remember that they all have multimillion dollar contracts, haven’t stepped foot inside a grocery store in years, and couldn’t give two shits about you.
This is a disaster, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
This is a disaster, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.
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The Senate just PASSED a resolution to reverse Trump's disastrous tariffs on Canada.
Now, it's on the House to listen to the desperate pleas of American businesses, farmers, and families who can't afford Trump's costly price hikes.
Time to end this senseless trade war. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Now, it's on the House to listen to the desperate pleas of American businesses, farmers, and families who can't afford Trump's costly price hikes.
Time to end this senseless trade war. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
April 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The Senate just PASSED a resolution to reverse Trump's disastrous tariffs on Canada.
Now, it's on the House to listen to the desperate pleas of American businesses, farmers, and families who can't afford Trump's costly price hikes.
Time to end this senseless trade war. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Now, it's on the House to listen to the desperate pleas of American businesses, farmers, and families who can't afford Trump's costly price hikes.
Time to end this senseless trade war. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
April 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Records are meant to be broken. Congrats @booker.senate.gov for stepping up and standing up for the American people.
Blazing your own path for the W
👏👏👏👏👏
Blazing your own path for the W
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April 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Records are meant to be broken. Congrats @booker.senate.gov for stepping up and standing up for the American people.
Blazing your own path for the W
👏👏👏👏👏
Blazing your own path for the W
👏👏👏👏👏
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This means I now have negative 4 security clearances
Adam Kinzinger’s security clearance is revoked every weekend. Deeply bizarre stuff.
March 29, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This means I now have negative 4 security clearances
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RIP to the U.S. Institute of Peace — nearly all staff members have been fired.
March 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
RIP to the U.S. Institute of Peace — nearly all staff members have been fired.
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We've heard concerning things about the Social Security Administration lately, so I decided to check for myself.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
March 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
We've heard concerning things about the Social Security Administration lately, so I decided to check for myself.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.