Bear Field
@kodiakchrome.bsky.social
Retired translator, writer, and editor with a 1970-vintage BS in physics.
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'Sen. Brian Schatz (D, Hawaii) noted the apparent contradiction in DHS’s framing of the sequence of events...: “So they are not approving the policy change that was in the works because the Washington Post reported about it. Good. But that means the reporting was accurate.”'
'Sen. Brian Schatz (D, Hawaii) noted the apparent contradiction in DHS’s framing of the sequence of events...: “So they are not approving the policy change that was in the works because the Washington Post reported about it. Good. But that means the reporting was accurate.”'
U.S. Coast Guard Backtracks After ‘Fake’ Report on Hate-Symbols Policy
The Armed Forces branch said it will review an upcoming policy change on swastikas and nooses after a Washington Post exposé that the Department of Homeland Security called “fake crap.”
time.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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'Sen. Brian Schatz (D, Hawaii) noted the apparent contradiction in DHS’s framing of the sequence of events...: “So they are not approving the policy change that was in the works because the Washington Post reported about it. Good. But that means the reporting was accurate.”'
'Sen. Brian Schatz (D, Hawaii) noted the apparent contradiction in DHS’s framing of the sequence of events...: “So they are not approving the policy change that was in the works because the Washington Post reported about it. Good. But that means the reporting was accurate.”'
apnews.com/article/nati...
'U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the district. She put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal, however.'
'U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the district. She put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal, however.'
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital. U.S.
apnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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'U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the district. She put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal, however.'
'U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the district. She put her order on hold for 21 days to allow for an appeal, however.'
www.techdirt.com/2025/11/20/t...
'[T]he Eleventh Circuit has upheld that ... dismissal .... The fact that even Trump’s own judicial appointees unanimously rejected his claims demolishes any narrative that this case had merit or that “biased” courts are persecuting him.'
'[T]he Eleventh Circuit has upheld that ... dismissal .... The fact that even Trump’s own judicial appointees unanimously rejected his claims demolishes any narrative that this case had merit or that “biased” courts are persecuting him.'
Trump’s Own Judges Easily Reject His Bonkers Lawsuit Against CNN For Calling His Big Lie A ‘Big Lie’
Donald Trump, who presents himself as a free speech champion, sure loves suing the media for their First Amendment-protected speech. CNN is a favorite target of his though these lawsuits don’t do p…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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'[T]he Eleventh Circuit has upheld that ... dismissal .... The fact that even Trump’s own judicial appointees unanimously rejected his claims demolishes any narrative that this case had merit or that “biased” courts are persecuting him.'
'[T]he Eleventh Circuit has upheld that ... dismissal .... The fact that even Trump’s own judicial appointees unanimously rejected his claims demolishes any narrative that this case had merit or that “biased” courts are persecuting him.'
www.localsyr.com/news/local-n...
'The federal government will no longer allow county courts or state supreme court justices to preside over citizenship ceremonies and has canceled many swearings-in already scheduled in Upstate New York.'
'The federal government will no longer allow county courts or state supreme court justices to preside over citizenship ceremonies and has canceled many swearings-in already scheduled in Upstate New York.'
www.localsyr.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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'The federal government will no longer allow county courts or state supreme court justices to preside over citizenship ceremonies and has canceled many swearings-in already scheduled in Upstate New York.'
'The federal government will no longer allow county courts or state supreme court justices to preside over citizenship ceremonies and has canceled many swearings-in already scheduled in Upstate New York.'
www.statesman.com/news/article...
'Under the new rules, graduate students can borrow up to $20,500 a year, and professional students can borrow up to $50,000 a year.'
'Under the new rules, graduate students can borrow up to $20,500 a year, and professional students can borrow up to $50,000 a year.'
Department of Education says nursing is no longer a professional degree
The education department no longer considers nursing as a professional degree program, which can weaken funding for students wanting to enter the health care field.
www.statesman.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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'Under the new rules, graduate students can borrow up to $20,500 a year, and professional students can borrow up to $50,000 a year.'
'Under the new rules, graduate students can borrow up to $20,500 a year, and professional students can borrow up to $50,000 a year.'
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
This claim by Trump IS A LIE! In fact, the Democrats in question understated the situation. Members of the U.S. military not only CAN refuse *illegal* orders, they are REQUIRED to do so under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
This claim by Trump IS A LIE! In fact, the Democrats in question understated the situation. Members of the U.S. military not only CAN refuse *illegal* orders, they are REQUIRED to do so under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' for urging military to ignore illegal orders
Trump called for the Democratic lawmakers to be "arrested and placed on trial" in social media posts.
www.nbcnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
This claim by Trump IS A LIE! In fact, the Democrats in question understated the situation. Members of the U.S. military not only CAN refuse *illegal* orders, they are REQUIRED to do so under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
This claim by Trump IS A LIE! In fact, the Democrats in question understated the situation. Members of the U.S. military not only CAN refuse *illegal* orders, they are REQUIRED to do so under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
www.forbes.com/sites/sarado...
For context, federal law, including the UCMJ, *requires* members of the military to *disobey* illegal orders. This has been true since at least the Nuremberg Trials after WW II and is one of the first things recruits are taught (at least it was in 1970).
For context, federal law, including the UCMJ, *requires* members of the military to *disobey* illegal orders. This has been true since at least the Nuremberg Trials after WW II and is one of the first things recruits are taught (at least it was in 1970).
Democrats Demand Trump Recant Death Threats Against Congress Members
Six Democratic lawmakers who are military veterans or former intelligence officers urged members of the military and intelligence community to “refuse illegal orders.”
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
www.forbes.com/sites/sarado...
For context, federal law, including the UCMJ, *requires* members of the military to *disobey* illegal orders. This has been true since at least the Nuremberg Trials after WW II and is one of the first things recruits are taught (at least it was in 1970).
For context, federal law, including the UCMJ, *requires* members of the military to *disobey* illegal orders. This has been true since at least the Nuremberg Trials after WW II and is one of the first things recruits are taught (at least it was in 1970).
abcnews.go.com/US/doj-halli...
'... U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are leveling unusual public attacks at the judge overseeing the case by mischaracterizing comments he made at a Wednesday hearing.'
I.e., they lied about what was said.
'... U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are leveling unusual public attacks at the judge overseeing the case by mischaracterizing comments he made at a Wednesday hearing.'
I.e., they lied about what was said.
DOJ, Halligan slam judge in Comey case following hearing
A day after a hearing in the DOJ's case against James Comey, U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are leveling public attacks at the judge in the case.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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'... U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are leveling unusual public attacks at the judge overseeing the case by mischaracterizing comments he made at a Wednesday hearing.'
I.e., they lied about what was said.
'... U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are leveling unusual public attacks at the judge overseeing the case by mischaracterizing comments he made at a Wednesday hearing.'
I.e., they lied about what was said.
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'A loose wire on a cargo ship caused a power outage that may have led to the 2024 deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, US investigators have said.'
'A loose wire on a cargo ship caused a power outage that may have led to the 2024 deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, US investigators have said.'
Loose wire on ship may have led to Baltimore bridge collapse, report says
The cargo ship lost power before crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leaving six workers dead.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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'A loose wire on a cargo ship caused a power outage that may have led to the 2024 deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, US investigators have said.'
'A loose wire on a cargo ship caused a power outage that may have led to the 2024 deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, US investigators have said.'
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
The masks are, IMO, protecting them from being identified for future prosecution for their terrorist tactics.
The masks are, IMO, protecting them from being identified for future prosecution for their terrorist tactics.
Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban | CNN Politics
The Trump administration on Monday challenged in federal court California’s ban on most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations, a move the Department of Justice insisted was nec...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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The masks are, IMO, protecting them from being identified for future prosecution for their terrorist tactics.
The masks are, IMO, protecting them from being identified for future prosecution for their terrorist tactics.
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
'In his written request, a copy of which was reviewed by ProPublica, Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, .... The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House.'
'In his written request, a copy of which was reviewed by ProPublica, Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, .... The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House.'
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
'In his written request, a copy of which was reviewed by ProPublica, Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, .... The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House.'
'In his written request, a copy of which was reviewed by ProPublica, Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, .... The request to return the electronics to the Tates, he emphasized, was coming from the White House.'
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
“We write to express our immense concern with recent reporting that the Department of Justice (D.O.J.) has shared voter data with the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) ....”
“We write to express our immense concern with recent reporting that the Department of Justice (D.O.J.) has shared voter data with the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) ....”
Election Officials Press Trump Administration Over Voter Data
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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“We write to express our immense concern with recent reporting that the Department of Justice (D.O.J.) has shared voter data with the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) ....”
“We write to express our immense concern with recent reporting that the Department of Justice (D.O.J.) has shared voter data with the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) ....”
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'Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published in August suggest that, as a result of the changes, more than 3 million Americans could lose assistance within the next few years.'
'Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published in August suggest that, as a result of the changes, more than 3 million Americans could lose assistance within the next few years.'
SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions
Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.
abcnews.go.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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'Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published in August suggest that, as a result of the changes, more than 3 million Americans could lose assistance within the next few years.'
'Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published in August suggest that, as a result of the changes, more than 3 million Americans could lose assistance within the next few years.'
www.realitytea.com/2025/11/17/j...
'Regarding how Donald behaved, she says he had no “impropriety with me.” Now, she is hoping that the US President will release the Epstein files, which have yet to go public.'
'Regarding how Donald behaved, she says he had no “impropriety with me.” Now, she is hoping that the US President will release the Epstein files, which have yet to go public.'
Jeffrey Epstein Victim Makes Huge Claim About Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell
Another one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims has come out to reveal huge claims about Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.realitytea.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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'Regarding how Donald behaved, she says he had no “impropriety with me.” Now, she is hoping that the US President will release the Epstein files, which have yet to go public.'
'Regarding how Donald behaved, she says he had no “impropriety with me.” Now, she is hoping that the US President will release the Epstein files, which have yet to go public.'
