Jamie Leventhal
@jamie-leventhal.bsky.social
Breaking news video journalist @ The New York Times
Previously at WSJ, VICE News, PBS NewsHour, and, equally as important, my high school TV’s weekly weather report
Previously at WSJ, VICE News, PBS NewsHour, and, equally as important, my high school TV’s weekly weather report
Hi! I’m looking to hear from folks who are/would be affected by Trump’s environmental rollbacks. Must have interesting video content.
HMU if you, someone you know, or an account you follow has a compelling story to tell
HMU if you, someone you know, or an account you follow has a compelling story to tell
May 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Hi! I’m looking to hear from folks who are/would be affected by Trump’s environmental rollbacks. Must have interesting video content.
HMU if you, someone you know, or an account you follow has a compelling story to tell
HMU if you, someone you know, or an account you follow has a compelling story to tell
ICYMI: Current count is 6 victims + 2 deceased, not including shooter, at Florida State University.
Leon County Sheriff's office also said in a press conference that the shooter is a son of the county's sheriff deputy.
Leon County Sheriff's office also said in a press conference that the shooter is a son of the county's sheriff deputy.
April 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
ICYMI: Current count is 6 victims + 2 deceased, not including shooter, at Florida State University.
Leon County Sheriff's office also said in a press conference that the shooter is a son of the county's sheriff deputy.
Leon County Sheriff's office also said in a press conference that the shooter is a son of the county's sheriff deputy.
what's a good word to use when you're shocked but also not at all surprised
About 90% of Migrants Deported to El Salvador Had No US Criminal Record
Trump administration officials have described the men deported to El Salvador prisons last month as “the worst of the worst,” suggesting they were gang members involved in murder, rape and kidnapping.
www.bloomberg.com
April 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
what's a good word to use when you're shocked but also not at all surprised
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EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration has acknowledged that it grabbed a Maryland father with protected status and mistakenly deported him to El Salvador—but claims that courts are powerless to order his return, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports: theatln.tc/Bot5mE4O
An ‘Administrative Error’ Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison
The Trump administration says it mistakenly deported an immigrant with protected status but that courts are powerless to order his return.
theatln.tc
April 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration has acknowledged that it grabbed a Maryland father with protected status and mistakenly deported him to El Salvador—but claims that courts are powerless to order his return, @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports: theatln.tc/Bot5mE4O
okay but are they now going to sell those earrings to an unsuspecting buyer?
Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrest
Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he gulped the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000 during his arrest on the side of a highway in the F...
apnews.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
okay but are they now going to sell those earrings to an unsuspecting buyer?
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The Trump administration has ordered that the Justice Department unit responsible for prosecuting public corruption "will essentially be disbanded."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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March 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Trump administration has ordered that the Justice Department unit responsible for prosecuting public corruption "will essentially be disbanded."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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NEW in @51st.news: House Republicans just voted to defund D.C. police and schools. As part of a spending bill to avert a federal government shutdown, they could force D.C. to slash $1.1 billion out of its budget, and no one understands really why. 51st.news/house-republ...
Dollars and nonsense: House Republicans vote to defund D.C. police and schools
Congress could force D.C. to cut $1.1 billion out of its local budget, but no one really understands why.
51st.news
March 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
NEW in @51st.news: House Republicans just voted to defund D.C. police and schools. As part of a spending bill to avert a federal government shutdown, they could force D.C. to slash $1.1 billion out of its budget, and no one understands really why. 51st.news/house-republ...
I've been scrolling through FB groups in Texas to see how people have been responding to the measles outbreak, and i'm seeing tons of posts promoting vaccines....for dogs?
genuinely curious, why are people willing to vaccinate their pup, but not their child?
genuinely curious, why are people willing to vaccinate their pup, but not their child?
March 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I've been scrolling through FB groups in Texas to see how people have been responding to the measles outbreak, and i'm seeing tons of posts promoting vaccines....for dogs?
genuinely curious, why are people willing to vaccinate their pup, but not their child?
genuinely curious, why are people willing to vaccinate their pup, but not their child?
"The letter did not indicate a specific date by which the federal government intended to end the program. The decision will almost certainly be challenged in court."
Trump Administration Moves to End New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
President Trump had raised concerns that the new tolling program, the first of its kind in America, was drawing visitors and businesses away from Manhattan.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"The letter did not indicate a specific date by which the federal government intended to end the program. The decision will almost certainly be challenged in court."
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“There are currently four people remaining over there to do the work of 15 people. The danger to the national airspace can’t be understated."
"This is a very real threat to the American flying public.”
EXCLUSIVE ⤵️
"This is a very real threat to the American flying public.”
EXCLUSIVE ⤵️
FAA Employees Say Trump and Musk's Purge Is a 'Threat' to Air Safety
Donald Trump and Elon Musk fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees. The administration argues it won’t affect air safety.
www.rollingstone.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“There are currently four people remaining over there to do the work of 15 people. The danger to the national airspace can’t be understated."
"This is a very real threat to the American flying public.”
EXCLUSIVE ⤵️
"This is a very real threat to the American flying public.”
EXCLUSIVE ⤵️
"Mr. Trump had said repeatedly that Mr. Adams, a Democrat, was treated unfairly. But the Justice Department gave a more telling rationale. A memo explained that Mr. Adams deserved a reprieve so he could dedicate himself to Mr. Trump’s 'immigration objectives.'"
An Emboldened Trump Seeks to Bend New York City to His Will
The Trump administration’s order to drop the charges against Mayor Eric Adams was the most pronounced example of the president using his power to determine the city’s future.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"Mr. Trump had said repeatedly that Mr. Adams, a Democrat, was treated unfairly. But the Justice Department gave a more telling rationale. A memo explained that Mr. Adams deserved a reprieve so he could dedicate himself to Mr. Trump’s 'immigration objectives.'"
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We all like to engage with cute animal videos of baby monkeys, little lion cubs… But what if they’re shown in small cages and in boxes, ready for sale? @foeke.bsky.social & contributors @chrisosieck.bsky.social and Darcy White track down a wildlife dealer www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/02...
The Hunt for Malaysia's Elusive Wildlife Trafficker - bellingcat
After a decade of elusive wildlife trafficking, we traced one anonymous dealer to a house in Malaysia, all thanks to a customer complaint.
www.bellingcat.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We all like to engage with cute animal videos of baby monkeys, little lion cubs… But what if they’re shown in small cages and in boxes, ready for sale? @foeke.bsky.social & contributors @chrisosieck.bsky.social and Darcy White track down a wildlife dealer www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/02...
"One way to rebalance the power between a billionaire troll and regular people is to make sure everyone sees who they really are."
such a good read
such a good read
My essay on the unfortunately very useful lessons I learned as a 13-year-old girl with the neighbor from hell
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
A Childhood Neighbor Terrorized My Family. It Prepared Me for Trump’s Takeover.
It was psychological warfare.
slate.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"One way to rebalance the power between a billionaire troll and regular people is to make sure everyone sees who they really are."
such a good read
such a good read
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Brutal editorial from *the NY Post*…
“Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s two-day Senate confirmation hearing should remove all doubt: He’s absolutely unfit to head the Department of Health and Human Services.”
“Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s two-day Senate confirmation hearing should remove all doubt: He’s absolutely unfit to head the Department of Health and Human Services.”
RFK’s hearings remove all doubt: He’s not fit to lead a key federal health agency
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s two-day Senate confirmation hearing should remove all doubt: He’s absolutely unfit to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
nypost.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Brutal editorial from *the NY Post*…
“Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s two-day Senate confirmation hearing should remove all doubt: He’s absolutely unfit to head the Department of Health and Human Services.”
“Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s two-day Senate confirmation hearing should remove all doubt: He’s absolutely unfit to head the Department of Health and Human Services.”
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may I humbly recommend this VERY good new guide to recycling in NYC from our environment reporter Samantha Maldonado. Part 2 coming later this week!
Recycling in NYC Is Easier Than You Think: A Guide for the Confused
Where do pizza boxes go? What exactly is rigid plastic? How clean do empty jars need to be? Relax, experts say.
www.thecity.nyc
January 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
may I humbly recommend this VERY good new guide to recycling in NYC from our environment reporter Samantha Maldonado. Part 2 coming later this week!
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Not your imagination: fewer food vendor carts are on the streets because vendors are staying home to avoid receiving NYPD tickets that could get them deported. @haidee.bsky.social reports from a very full Manhattan garage.
Migrant Vendors Park Carts as Their American Dreams Slip Away
Enforcement was already on the rise before Trump’s inauguration. Now street sellers are avoiding any risk of getting a criminal ticket that could make them ICE targets.
www.thecity.nyc
January 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Not your imagination: fewer food vendor carts are on the streets because vendors are staying home to avoid receiving NYPD tickets that could get them deported. @haidee.bsky.social reports from a very full Manhattan garage.
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They're still pulling bodies out of the water, the investigation has barely begun, and the president has already with no evidence blamed Democrats, diversity and an FAA program for people with disabilities that ran through his first term www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... @iarnsdorf.bsky.social
Trump meets plane crash tragedy with blame but admits cause remains unknown
Rescuers were still pulling bodies from the Potomac River as Trump cast blame on the FAA, the Army, diversity programs and his predecessors.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
They're still pulling bodies out of the water, the investigation has barely begun, and the president has already with no evidence blamed Democrats, diversity and an FAA program for people with disabilities that ran through his first term www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... @iarnsdorf.bsky.social
If you care about free, quality news, pay attention to this:
"Congress is actively considering whether to stop requiring taxpayers to subsidize NPR and PBS programming,” - FCC chairman
"he did not believe taxpayer dollars needed to go to the organization because of shifts in the media marketplace"
"Congress is actively considering whether to stop requiring taxpayers to subsidize NPR and PBS programming,” - FCC chairman
"he did not believe taxpayer dollars needed to go to the organization because of shifts in the media marketplace"
F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Stations
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, recently expressed concern about NPR and PBS’s sponsorships.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
If you care about free, quality news, pay attention to this:
"Congress is actively considering whether to stop requiring taxpayers to subsidize NPR and PBS programming,” - FCC chairman
"he did not believe taxpayer dollars needed to go to the organization because of shifts in the media marketplace"
"Congress is actively considering whether to stop requiring taxpayers to subsidize NPR and PBS programming,” - FCC chairman
"he did not believe taxpayer dollars needed to go to the organization because of shifts in the media marketplace"
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Senior Justice Department officials under President Trump have held discussions with federal prosecutors in Manhattan about the possibility of dropping their corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams of New York, according to five people with knowledge of the matter.
Justice Dept. Is Said to Discuss Dropping Case Against Eric Adams (Gift Article)
Senior officials under President Trump have talked with prosecutors in Manhattan about the possibility of abandoning the corruption case against Mr. Adams, the mayor of New York City.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Senior Justice Department officials under President Trump have held discussions with federal prosecutors in Manhattan about the possibility of dropping their corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams of New York, according to five people with knowledge of the matter.
Big clap back from Sen. Elizabeth Warren during RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing:
January 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Big clap back from Sen. Elizabeth Warren during RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing:
I'm watching Kristi Noem's live remarks to DHS staff, but the first thing I have to report is her walkout song is "Hot Mama" by Trace Adkins:
Trace Adkins - Hot Mama (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TraceAdkinsVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I'm watching Kristi Noem's live remarks to DHS staff, but the first thing I have to report is her walkout song is "Hot Mama" by Trace Adkins:
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A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
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PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
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PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 25, 2025
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January 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A while back I asked folks why they’re joining Bluesky and the most common response I saw was, “I just want a good place to get my news” and, yall, no. Bad.
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
GET YOUR NEWS FROM THE NEWS
PBS Newshour is FREE FOR EVERYONE.
youtu.be/PMOYN8JWdUk?...
BREAKING SCHOOL SHOOTING: According to the police, a 17-year-old wounded two female students at Antioch High School outside of Nashville before killing themself. Sadly, one of the students died from her wounds.
January 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
BREAKING SCHOOL SHOOTING: According to the police, a 17-year-old wounded two female students at Antioch High School outside of Nashville before killing themself. Sadly, one of the students died from her wounds.
"The home I spent so many years building, pouring my savings into, is gone.”
“This was an agricultural area, a place of peace. It posed no threat to anyone, no danger to soldiers. We had no ties to politics, no reason to be caught in this violence.”
“This was an agricultural area, a place of peace. It posed no threat to anyone, no danger to soldiers. We had no ties to politics, no reason to be caught in this violence.”
One Family in Gaza Returned Home. But Home Was Gone.
“It took us a few minutes to accept that this pile of rubble was our home,” said Islam Dahliz, whose family was ordered by Israeli forces to evacuate Rafah in May.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"The home I spent so many years building, pouring my savings into, is gone.”
“This was an agricultural area, a place of peace. It posed no threat to anyone, no danger to soldiers. We had no ties to politics, no reason to be caught in this violence.”
“This was an agricultural area, a place of peace. It posed no threat to anyone, no danger to soldiers. We had no ties to politics, no reason to be caught in this violence.”
this is fascinating:
"terrain scorched but seemingly extinguished can spawn deadly new fires for weeks after the old ones appear to have gone out, as fire can smolder almost undetected underground or inside wood."
"terrain scorched but seemingly extinguished can spawn deadly new fires for weeks after the old ones appear to have gone out, as fire can smolder almost undetected underground or inside wood."
What caused the Palisades blaze? Visual evidence points to a recent fire nearby.
The Post’s analysis offers evidence that the Palisades Fire started in the area where firefighters had spent hours using helicopters to knock down a blaze six days earlier.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
this is fascinating:
"terrain scorched but seemingly extinguished can spawn deadly new fires for weeks after the old ones appear to have gone out, as fire can smolder almost undetected underground or inside wood."
"terrain scorched but seemingly extinguished can spawn deadly new fires for weeks after the old ones appear to have gone out, as fire can smolder almost undetected underground or inside wood."