Jason Barscheski
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A lot of people on here criticized the reporters who stayed for the governor's budget briefing or kept walking in as I was stopped at the door.
I couldn't respond to everyone individually but wanted to address that point. It's the last Q in this piece: www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/16/s...
I couldn't respond to everyone individually but wanted to address that point. It's the last Q in this piece: www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/16/s...
Six questions about the governor's staff blocking me from a budget briefing
Laura Belin went a little viral after the governor's press secretary kept her out of a briefing. People had questions. She has answers.
www.bleedingheartland.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A lot of people on here criticized the reporters who stayed for the governor's budget briefing or kept walking in as I was stopped at the door.
I couldn't respond to everyone individually but wanted to address that point. It's the last Q in this piece: www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/16/s...
I couldn't respond to everyone individually but wanted to address that point. It's the last Q in this piece: www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/16/s...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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New post: In recent years, my political reporting has expanded far beyond Bleeding Heartland. Here's how and where to get the whole picture of my coverage of the Iowa legislature, state government, and 2026 campaigns and elections:
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/14/h...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/14/h...
How to follow Laura Belin's coverage of the Iowa legislature and 2026 elections
Laura Belin's political reporting has expanded far beyond Bleeding Heartland. Here's how and where to get the whole picture.
www.bleedingheartland.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:57 AM
New post: In recent years, my political reporting has expanded far beyond Bleeding Heartland. Here's how and where to get the whole picture of my coverage of the Iowa legislature, state government, and 2026 campaigns and elections:
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/14/h...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/14/h...
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"We found a flash grenade with the pin still in left in the middle of a residential neighborhood by ICE or Customs and Border Protection agents," lawyers for Minnesota said.
But a judge wont yet issue a halt to the "federal invasion."
More from today's hearing:
www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
But a judge wont yet issue a halt to the "federal invasion."
More from today's hearing:
www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
www.huffpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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The family of Renee Good has hired the same law firm that represented the family of George Floyd as they seek justice for the 37-year-old mother’s killing last week.
More:
www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
More:
www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
January 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The family of Renee Good has hired the same law firm that represented the family of George Floyd as they seek justice for the 37-year-old mother’s killing last week.
More:
www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
More:
www.huffpost.com/entry/doj-fe...
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Here's my update on the Raygoza case, in which DOJ charged three women with conspiracy to dox an ICE goon whom they followed to his house (thinking he was driving to another snatch).
F[ucking] A[sshole] Bill Essayli is trying to conflate shame with intimidation.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/b...
F[ucking] A[sshole] Bill Essayli is trying to conflate shame with intimidation.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/b...
Bill Essayli Has an Identity Crisis - emptywheel
In his attempt to rebut motions to dismiss a conspiracy to dox case, F.A. [Fucking Asshole] Bill Essayli tried to rewrite the statute to criminalize shaming someone for doing a shameful job.
www.emptywheel.net
January 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Here's my update on the Raygoza case, in which DOJ charged three women with conspiracy to dox an ICE goon whom they followed to his house (thinking he was driving to another snatch).
F[ucking] A[sshole] Bill Essayli is trying to conflate shame with intimidation.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/b...
F[ucking] A[sshole] Bill Essayli is trying to conflate shame with intimidation.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/b...
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Overnight: The Trump administration told a judge that the “fluid situation” in Venezuela following the US seizure of President Nicolás Maduro means there is no “feasible” way to give migrants sent there an opportunity to retroactively contest their deportations, per a court order buff.ly/AbSTLpR
January 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Overnight: The Trump administration told a judge that the “fluid situation” in Venezuela following the US seizure of President Nicolás Maduro means there is no “feasible” way to give migrants sent there an opportunity to retroactively contest their deportations, per a court order buff.ly/AbSTLpR
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Last month, a federal judge held that the US sent Venezuelans to El Salvador in March w/out due process, and they needed to get that due process now, even though they're in Venezuela. DOJ said that's not "feasible" with Venezuela "in flux" post-Maduro
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Says Venezuela ‘Instability’ Bars Hearings Over Migrant Fight
The Trump administration told a judge that the “fluid situation” in Venezuela following the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro means there is no “feasible” way for US officials to give a group of mig...
www.bloomberg.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Last month, a federal judge held that the US sent Venezuelans to El Salvador in March w/out due process, and they needed to get that due process now, even though they're in Venezuela. DOJ said that's not "feasible" with Venezuela "in flux" post-Maduro
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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New: When do midterm polls actually start to matter?
The out-party typically gains ground points as Election Day approaches. Democrats lead by 4.4 now — and historical patterns suggest they'll land around +7 in November. Similar to 2018.
More here:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/when-midte...
The out-party typically gains ground points as Election Day approaches. Democrats lead by 4.4 now — and historical patterns suggest they'll land around +7 in November. Similar to 2018.
More here:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/when-midte...
How early is too early to look at midterm polls?
Early generic ballot polls are directionally useful, but the party out of power historically gains about 5 points between now and November
www.gelliottmorris.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
New: When do midterm polls actually start to matter?
The out-party typically gains ground points as Election Day approaches. Democrats lead by 4.4 now — and historical patterns suggest they'll land around +7 in November. Similar to 2018.
More here:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/when-midte...
The out-party typically gains ground points as Election Day approaches. Democrats lead by 4.4 now — and historical patterns suggest they'll land around +7 in November. Similar to 2018.
More here:
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/when-midte...
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You can listen to tonight's show now, on all podcast platforms and smart speakers: "KHOI's Capitol Week"
Tomorrow I'll send the audio file with a detailed written recap (for those who would rather read than list) on my free newsletter: laurabelin.substack.com
Tomorrow I'll send the audio file with a detailed written recap (for those who would rather read than list) on my free newsletter: laurabelin.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
You can listen to tonight's show now, on all podcast platforms and smart speakers: "KHOI's Capitol Week"
Tomorrow I'll send the audio file with a detailed written recap (for those who would rather read than list) on my free newsletter: laurabelin.substack.com
Tomorrow I'll send the audio file with a detailed written recap (for those who would rather read than list) on my free newsletter: laurabelin.substack.com
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I'm sorry to everyone who is so tired but voting in TX primary elections starts soon (Feb 17) and MANY voters are going to show up & find out they're suddenly in a different congressional district thanks to Republicans
you need to check your address:
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
you need to check your address:
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
Texas congressional maps: Find your current district
Texas Republicans drew new districts aimed at picking up five more seats. This tool compares previous and proposed districts.
www.texastribune.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I'm sorry to everyone who is so tired but voting in TX primary elections starts soon (Feb 17) and MANY voters are going to show up & find out they're suddenly in a different congressional district thanks to Republicans
you need to check your address:
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
you need to check your address:
www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2...
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The Iowa legislature's 2026 session began today.
Here's my "who's who in the Iowa Senate": A page to bookmark, with background on Iowa Senate leaders and committee members from both parties, and changes since 2025 noted. #ialegis #iapolitics
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/12/w...
Here's my "who's who in the Iowa Senate": A page to bookmark, with background on Iowa Senate leaders and committee members from both parties, and changes since 2025 noted. #ialegis #iapolitics
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/12/w...
Who's who in the Iowa Senate for 2026
A page to bookmark, with background on Iowa Senate leaders and committee members from both parties, and changes since 2025 noted.
www.bleedingheartland.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The Iowa legislature's 2026 session began today.
Here's my "who's who in the Iowa Senate": A page to bookmark, with background on Iowa Senate leaders and committee members from both parties, and changes since 2025 noted. #ialegis #iapolitics
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/12/w...
Here's my "who's who in the Iowa Senate": A page to bookmark, with background on Iowa Senate leaders and committee members from both parties, and changes since 2025 noted. #ialegis #iapolitics
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/01/12/w...
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January 11, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Confirmed federal agents also going house to house today in Columbia Heights, a near-north racially diverse suburb of Minneapolis.
Bovino is on the ground doing door to door raids in St. Paul Minnesota at this hour.
These house raids are being done by a mix of ice and customs and boarder patrol including bortac teams.
THEY ARE GOING HOUSE TO HOUSE
These house raids are being done by a mix of ice and customs and boarder patrol including bortac teams.
THEY ARE GOING HOUSE TO HOUSE
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Confirmed federal agents also going house to house today in Columbia Heights, a near-north racially diverse suburb of Minneapolis.
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Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 6:19PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 6:19PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
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A straight line from January 6, 2021, to January 7, 2026 (when the regime murdered Renee Nicole Good).
January 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
A straight line from January 6, 2021, to January 7, 2026 (when the regime murdered Renee Nicole Good).
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“This reporting is based on hundreds of pages of U.S. legal filings, interviews with national security officials who worked on the investigation, foreign court proceedings, and sentencing hearings attended by Court Watch reporters.”
www.courtwatch.news/p/the-rabbit...
“This reporting is based on hundreds of pages of U.S. legal filings, interviews with national security officials who worked on the investigation, foreign court proceedings, and sentencing hearings attended by Court Watch reporters.”
www.courtwatch.news/p/the-rabbit...
The Rabbit Hole: A Terrorism Prosecution Finally Ends.
Convicted of terrorism in two countries for the same crime, the last member of five young Virginians who disappeared in 2009 to join a terrorist group had his day in court.
www.courtwatch.news
January 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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“This reporting is based on hundreds of pages of U.S. legal filings, interviews with national security officials who worked on the investigation, foreign court proceedings, and sentencing hearings attended by Court Watch reporters.”
www.courtwatch.news/p/the-rabbit...
“This reporting is based on hundreds of pages of U.S. legal filings, interviews with national security officials who worked on the investigation, foreign court proceedings, and sentencing hearings attended by Court Watch reporters.”
www.courtwatch.news/p/the-rabbit...
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Front page tonight.
Not for the faint of heart.
But neither are our times.
Not for the faint of heart.
But neither are our times.
January 10, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Front page tonight.
Not for the faint of heart.
But neither are our times.
Not for the faint of heart.
But neither are our times.
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Prosecuting federal agents for any alleged crimes can be tricky work, but it isn’t impossible.
My latest for HuffPost:
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-in...
My latest for HuffPost:
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-in...
There’s Prosecuting A Federal Agent ‘In A Normal World’ — And Then There’s Now
Prosecuting federal agents for crimes can be tricky work, but it isn’t impossible.
www.huffpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Prosecuting federal agents for any alleged crimes can be tricky work, but it isn’t impossible.
My latest for HuffPost:
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-in...
My latest for HuffPost:
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-in...
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NEW: Jonathan Ross is former National Guard and Border Patrol and has been part of ICE's SWAT equivalent, a team leader overseeing FBI, ATF, and IRS agents, and a firearms instructor, according to testimony obtained by WIRED. This is from @hudsongiles.bsky.social and me:
ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, Per Testimony
Jonathan Ross told a federal court in December about his professional background, including “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions, according to testimony obtained by WIRED.
www.wired.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
NEW: Jonathan Ross is former National Guard and Border Patrol and has been part of ICE's SWAT equivalent, a team leader overseeing FBI, ATF, and IRS agents, and a firearms instructor, according to testimony obtained by WIRED. This is from @hudsongiles.bsky.social and me: