Jose Pagliery
@josepagliery.bsky.social
Justice reporter at NOTUS
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Resurfacing to point out that, as of right now, the nation's attorney general has 30 days to release the Epstein files.
Dec. 19 is the last possible day.
Let's hope we actually see what's in them, and they don't get butchered by the redaction squad.
Dec. 19 is the last possible day.
Let's hope we actually see what's in them, and they don't get butchered by the redaction squad.
Once Congress passes the Epstein bill — and Trump signs it, if he does — we'll get these records within a month.
I'm thinking... mid December release?
I'm thinking... mid December release?
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Resurfacing to point out that, as of right now, the nation's attorney general has 30 days to release the Epstein files.
Dec. 19 is the last possible day.
Let's hope we actually see what's in them, and they don't get butchered by the redaction squad.
Dec. 19 is the last possible day.
Let's hope we actually see what's in them, and they don't get butchered by the redaction squad.
Oh great, maybe we'll be on the same Amtrak headed south, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
So much to discuss!
So much to discuss!
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Oh great, maybe we'll be on the same Amtrak headed south, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
So much to discuss!
So much to discuss!
To understand what happened today in court with Trump's prosecutor in Virginia, it's worth taking a closer look at all the *other* mistakes they made when trying to indict James Comey.
@notus.com:
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@notus.com:
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Legal Experts Say Lindsey Halligan’s Inexperience Could Tank the DOJ’s Comey Case
On Wednesday, a second federal judge expressed skepticism over the way Halligan presented the case against former FBI Director James Comey to a grand jury.
www.notus.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
To understand what happened today in court with Trump's prosecutor in Virginia, it's worth taking a closer look at all the *other* mistakes they made when trying to indict James Comey.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/legal...
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/legal...
Remember when the Trump administration ignored a judge's order to return planes deporting 200+ "alien enemies" to El Salvador in March?
In DC court just now, that judge said he'll force DOJ officials to testify. And maybe top Trump admin officials.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
In DC court just now, that judge said he'll force DOJ officials to testify. And maybe top Trump admin officials.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
Federal Judge Puts DOJ Back in the Crosshairs Over ‘Alien Enemy’ Deportation Flights
D.C. Chief Judge James Boasberg started a Wednesday hearing by saying he would explore whether to make a “contempt referral” against top Trump administration officials.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Remember when the Trump administration ignored a judge's order to return planes deporting 200+ "alien enemies" to El Salvador in March?
In DC court just now, that judge said he'll force DOJ officials to testify. And maybe top Trump admin officials.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
In DC court just now, that judge said he'll force DOJ officials to testify. And maybe top Trump admin officials.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
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Um.
Is DOJ *asking* for Todd Blanche to be forced to testify here?
Is DOJ *asking* for Todd Blanche to be forced to testify here?
MORE: Under questioning by the judge, prosecutor Tyler Lemons said that he’s under orders from the Deputy Attorney Generals’s office not to disclose whether there is a declination memo recommending against the prosecution of Comey
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Um.
Is DOJ *asking* for Todd Blanche to be forced to testify here?
Is DOJ *asking* for Todd Blanche to be forced to testify here?
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SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
Putting aside the hilariously ill-conceived placement of an AI advertisement mid-story, the three cited examples are all public utilities.
So are we ready to nationalize AI? Or heavily regulate it?
So are we ready to nationalize AI? Or heavily regulate it?
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Putting aside the hilariously ill-conceived placement of an AI advertisement mid-story, the three cited examples are all public utilities.
So are we ready to nationalize AI? Or heavily regulate it?
So are we ready to nationalize AI? Or heavily regulate it?
Man, if only there were some kind of high-powered, all-knowing supercomputer of sorts that could've seen this coming.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/t...
Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI’s Board
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Man, if only there were some kind of high-powered, all-knowing supercomputer of sorts that could've seen this coming.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/t...
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Important stuff here from @pattynieberg.bsky.social and Jeff Schogol in light of the recent Venezuela news.
The US designated more terrorist groups in 2025 than in the last 10 years combined trib.al/xw98j7m
The US designated more terrorist groups in 2025 than in the last 10 years combined
The move may indicate that the U.S. government increasingly views narcotics traffickers as a problem that requires a military solution.
trib.al
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Important stuff here from @pattynieberg.bsky.social and Jeff Schogol in light of the recent Venezuela news.
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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Former mayoral aide Mohamed Bahi just got 3 years' probation for organizing straw donations for Eric Adams
Judge Ho called the tossed corruption case against the mayor the “elephant in the room”
“It is hard to escape the impression that Mr. Bahi is left here holding the bag”
Judge Ho called the tossed corruption case against the mayor the “elephant in the room”
“It is hard to escape the impression that Mr. Bahi is left here holding the bag”
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Former mayoral aide Mohamed Bahi just got 3 years' probation for organizing straw donations for Eric Adams
Judge Ho called the tossed corruption case against the mayor the “elephant in the room”
“It is hard to escape the impression that Mr. Bahi is left here holding the bag”
Judge Ho called the tossed corruption case against the mayor the “elephant in the room”
“It is hard to escape the impression that Mr. Bahi is left here holding the bag”
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The court is like, We're pretty sure you didn't actually read these cases
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The court is like, We're pretty sure you didn't actually read these cases
Real reporter asking real questions. Backbone. It's a thing.
Q: Is it appropriate for your family to be doing business in Saudi Arabia while you're president. Is that a conflict of interest? And your royal highness, the US intel community concluded you orchestrated the brutal murder of a journali---
TRUMP: Who are you with?
Q: ABC News
TRUMP: Fake news
TRUMP: Who are you with?
Q: ABC News
TRUMP: Fake news
November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Real reporter asking real questions. Backbone. It's a thing.
Once Congress passes the Epstein bill — and Trump signs it, if he does — we'll get these records within a month.
I'm thinking... mid December release?
I'm thinking... mid December release?
November 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Once Congress passes the Epstein bill — and Trump signs it, if he does — we'll get these records within a month.
I'm thinking... mid December release?
I'm thinking... mid December release?
Reposted by Jose Pagliery
It’s amazing how much potential corruption you can pack into one well-written lede.
www.wsj.com/business/a-n...
www.wsj.com/business/a-n...
November 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It’s amazing how much potential corruption you can pack into one well-written lede.
www.wsj.com/business/a-n...
www.wsj.com/business/a-n...
A+
What if ALL the sun's power was focused in one place?
What the latest What If? video in collaboration with
@minuteearth.bsky.social!
youtu.be/qu8nx1qUwEU
What the latest What If? video in collaboration with
@minuteearth.bsky.social!
youtu.be/qu8nx1qUwEU
What if ALL the sun’s power was focused in one place?
YouTube video by xkcd's What If?
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November 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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I still love a good exclusive. But I think the ones that are really worth getting are the kind that lose you access, if you ever had it to begin with — not the kind that come from having it.
One of the hardest things about moving from academia to journalism was the fetishization of access — and SCOOPS — and this Nuzzi/Lizza discourse underlines why it always felt like shit and still does
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I still love a good exclusive. But I think the ones that are really worth getting are the kind that lose you access, if you ever had it to begin with — not the kind that come from having it.
As the United States inches toward war with Venezuela, you'd think the Trump administration would want to solidify its relationship with Colombia.
It's been the USA's biggest ally in Latin America for decades.
It's Venezuela's neighbor.
Nope.
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It's been the USA's biggest ally in Latin America for decades.
It's Venezuela's neighbor.
Nope.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/foreign-poli...
Trump's War on Drug Cartels Could Hurt Colombia's Own Efforts Against Them
The current diplomatic breakdown with Colombia ties back to Venezuela.
www.notus.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As the United States inches toward war with Venezuela, you'd think the Trump administration would want to solidify its relationship with Colombia.
It's been the USA's biggest ally in Latin America for decades.
It's Venezuela's neighbor.
Nope.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/foreign-poli...
It's been the USA's biggest ally in Latin America for decades.
It's Venezuela's neighbor.
Nope.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/foreign-poli...
Things just got worse for Lindsey Halligan, Trump's handpicked prosecutor on the Jim Comey & Letitia James cases.
FBI agents rummaged through old evidence that was likely attorney-client protected & Halligan gave questionable instructions to a grand jury.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/comey...
FBI agents rummaged through old evidence that was likely attorney-client protected & Halligan gave questionable instructions to a grand jury.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/comey...
Judge Says DOJ ‘May Have Tainted’ Grand Jury Proceedings In Case Against Comey
Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick detailed several significant missteps made by Lindsey Halligan in her rush to indict the former FBI director.
www.notus.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Things just got worse for Lindsey Halligan, Trump's handpicked prosecutor on the Jim Comey & Letitia James cases.
FBI agents rummaged through old evidence that was likely attorney-client protected & Halligan gave questionable instructions to a grand jury.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/comey...
FBI agents rummaged through old evidence that was likely attorney-client protected & Halligan gave questionable instructions to a grand jury.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/comey...
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What a wonderful uplifting work week, main questions revolve around elite pedophilia, and maybe bombarding Venezuela out of spite
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What a wonderful uplifting work week, main questions revolve around elite pedophilia, and maybe bombarding Venezuela out of spite
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Good morning from Camp Justice at Guantanamo Bay. Col. Matthew Fitzgerald, the war court judge, has set a noon start for these pretrial hearings in the USS Cole bombing case. Defense lawyers have been meeting with the defendant, catching up for lost communications during the government shutdown.
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Good morning from Camp Justice at Guantanamo Bay. Col. Matthew Fitzgerald, the war court judge, has set a noon start for these pretrial hearings in the USS Cole bombing case. Defense lawyers have been meeting with the defendant, catching up for lost communications during the government shutdown.
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“Hodgson, the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office alleged, was drunk at the Yard House restaurant on Long Beach’s waterfront, where a woman saw him in the women’s restroom, his gun and ammunition clip visible.
He quickly put the weapon in his waistband… and ask[ed] her on a date.”
He quickly put the weapon in his waistband… and ask[ed] her on a date.”
Border agent seen in viral arrest of U.S. citizen fatally overdosed, lawyer says
“Everyone just f****** hates me here."
ktla.com/news/local-n...
“Everyone just f****** hates me here."
ktla.com/news/local-n...
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 AM
“Hodgson, the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office alleged, was drunk at the Yard House restaurant on Long Beach’s waterfront, where a woman saw him in the women’s restroom, his gun and ammunition clip visible.
He quickly put the weapon in his waistband… and ask[ed] her on a date.”
He quickly put the weapon in his waistband… and ask[ed] her on a date.”
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Another video from Charlotte, NC. Property owners scare off federal agents after they question a man putting up Christmas lights.
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Another video from Charlotte, NC. Property owners scare off federal agents after they question a man putting up Christmas lights.