lupus.blackfur
@lupusblackfur.bsky.social
Cyber Mage, All-round Troubleshooter, Wizard of Repair, Retired.
Card-carrying member of Grumpy Old Man Club.
Opinions are my own... And boy, do I have some. Some of which are actually valid.
Oh, Feel free to ignore me & move along. It'll trouble me none.
Card-carrying member of Grumpy Old Man Club.
Opinions are my own... And boy, do I have some. Some of which are actually valid.
Oh, Feel free to ignore me & move along. It'll trouble me none.
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The Saudification of America is under way | Karen Attiah
The Saudification of America is under way | Karen Attiah
Jamal Khashoggi’s plight and murder was a warning sign for the US, of the impending loss of freedom and censorship that would sweep the country
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The Saudification of America is under way | Karen Attiah
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This sounds just like the lie when ICE raided that building in Chicago and claimed they arrested a bunch of dangerous immigrants
Then they prosecuted none of them
Then they prosecuted none of them
KUDLOW: Are you able to reform the SNAP and food stamp program? Are there a lot of able-bodied people who shouldn't be in there?
BROOKE ROLLINS: What DOGE and our amazing team at USDA have found is 186,000 dead people are receiving SNAP benefits. We've made hundreds of arrests.
BROOKE ROLLINS: What DOGE and our amazing team at USDA have found is 186,000 dead people are receiving SNAP benefits. We've made hundreds of arrests.
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
This sounds just like the lie when ICE raided that building in Chicago and claimed they arrested a bunch of dangerous immigrants
Then they prosecuted none of them
Then they prosecuted none of them
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Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats kicked Thune's ass today. Now the Epstein bill is onto Trump;s desk for signing.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Thune denies Johnson’s demand for Epstein bill changes
Senate GOP lawyers found the bill ‘sufficient,’ Thune said.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats kicked Thune's ass today. Now the Epstein bill is onto Trump;s desk for signing.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
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If you only read these headlines, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this woman was coerced into an abortion. She wasn’t: She and family contacted police, her abuser was immediately arrested, and she later gave birth.
Local (underressourced) crime reporters continue covering abortion criminally
Local (underressourced) crime reporters continue covering abortion criminally
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
If you only read these headlines, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this woman was coerced into an abortion. She wasn’t: She and family contacted police, her abuser was immediately arrested, and she later gave birth.
Local (underressourced) crime reporters continue covering abortion criminally
Local (underressourced) crime reporters continue covering abortion criminally
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Second story mentions this fact further down; DOJ also confirmed to me: “The woman did not obtain an abortion and eventually gave birth, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.“
Defendant’s sentencing memo says he and the victim share a child:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Defendant’s sentencing memo says he and the victim share a child:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Man kidnapped girlfriend to force her to have an abortion in Fairview Heights
He was sentenced to prison in the U.S. Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
www.bnd.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Second story mentions this fact further down; DOJ also confirmed to me: “The woman did not obtain an abortion and eventually gave birth, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.“
Defendant’s sentencing memo says he and the victim share a child:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Defendant’s sentencing memo says he and the victim share a child:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Local news is so important. But so is expertise on a beat, and this is exactly why.
If you only read these headlines, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this woman was coerced into an abortion. She wasn’t: She and family contacted police, her abuser was immediately arrested, and she later gave birth.
Local (underressourced) crime reporters continue covering abortion criminally
Local (underressourced) crime reporters continue covering abortion criminally
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Local news is so important. But so is expertise on a beat, and this is exactly why.
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ProPublica’s @andykroll.bsky.social spent months chronicling Russ Vought’s rise from the Senate mailroom to one of the most influential players in the current Trump administration, where he has tried to fulfill his desire to put federal workers “in trauma.”
Russell Vought: The Shadow President
YouTube video by ProPublica
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
ProPublica’s @andykroll.bsky.social spent months chronicling Russ Vought’s rise from the Senate mailroom to one of the most influential players in the current Trump administration, where he has tried to fulfill his desire to put federal workers “in trauma.”
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JUST IN: USDA Confirms 6 House Mice Infected with H5 Bird Flu in Grant, Washington State Officials Investigating Potential Spread
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
JUST IN: USDA Confirms 6 House Mice Infected with H5 Bird Flu in Grant, Washington State Officials Investigating Potential Spread
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very disturbing to see him smiling like this
November 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM
very disturbing to see him smiling like this
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As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief.
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr...
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief.
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say.
By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social
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LINDSEY GRAHAM: This was worse than Watergate. An effort to destroy President Trump and come after people like me. I'm gonna sue the hell out of these people
HANNITY: How much?
GRAHAM: Tens of millions of dollars. I went to Fani Willis in Atlanta, spent $1.2 million with that bullshit
HANNITY: How much?
GRAHAM: Tens of millions of dollars. I went to Fani Willis in Atlanta, spent $1.2 million with that bullshit
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
LINDSEY GRAHAM: This was worse than Watergate. An effort to destroy President Trump and come after people like me. I'm gonna sue the hell out of these people
HANNITY: How much?
GRAHAM: Tens of millions of dollars. I went to Fani Willis in Atlanta, spent $1.2 million with that bullshit
HANNITY: How much?
GRAHAM: Tens of millions of dollars. I went to Fani Willis in Atlanta, spent $1.2 million with that bullshit
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From the description, this particular incident appears to be a targeted enforcement operation; they were looking for a specific person. That he was at church at the time is no longer an obstacle under this administration.
Fifteen-year-old Miguel Vazquez was one of the people who took off running when federal agents arrived. “I thought, ‘Wait, why am I running? I’m a citizen,’” Vazquez said.
newrepublic.com/post/203321/...
newrepublic.com/post/203321/...
ICE Agents Raid a Church With No Explanation
Operation “Charlotte’s Web” continues.
newrepublic.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 AM
From the description, this particular incident appears to be a targeted enforcement operation; they were looking for a specific person. That he was at church at the time is no longer an obstacle under this administration.
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Sounds like he thought he had a get out of jail free card on the underage sex charge since he was ICE www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Sounds like he thought he had a get out of jail free card on the underage sex charge since he was ICE www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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Lindsey Graham: "I don't think I've ever been on a show more unnerving than tonight. You've got US senators and members of the House suggesting to our men and women in the military that they should be disobeying unlawful orders issued by President Trump and his military."
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Lindsey Graham: "I don't think I've ever been on a show more unnerving than tonight. You've got US senators and members of the House suggesting to our men and women in the military that they should be disobeying unlawful orders issued by President Trump and his military."
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ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say
According to Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges, officers started the three-day sting on Nov. 5. They used several methods to find people who were attempting to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex.
www.cbsnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Read:
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An ICE employee was among 16 men arrested after trying to solicit a minor for sex in Bloomington, Minnesota, police say
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
An ICE employee was among 16 men arrested after trying to solicit a minor for sex in Bloomington, Minnesota, police say
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said during a press conference. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
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Fox chyron reads "ANTI-ICE PROTESTS ROCK CHARLOTTE" while in the background on their liveshot you can see people in frog and dinosaur costumes
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Fox chyron reads "ANTI-ICE PROTESTS ROCK CHARLOTTE" while in the background on their liveshot you can see people in frog and dinosaur costumes
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Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,364
Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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A CNN anchor got in a fiery exchange with a GOP lawmaker over the Epstein files on Tuesday, just ahead of the vote.
'You're not getting away with this': Fireworks on CNN as GOP rep pressed on Epstein files
A CNN anchor got in a fiery exchange with a GOP lawmaker over the Epstein files on Tuesday, just ahead of the vote. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) was in a conversation with CNN's Boris Sanchez about the discharge petition when the conversation turned into a yelling match — with both of the men speak...
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A CNN anchor got in a fiery exchange with a GOP lawmaker over the Epstein files on Tuesday, just ahead of the vote.
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Today we won a big victory in Texas but the fight for democracy is not over. We all need to steel ourselves for the battles ahead. We won't win them all, but we can never lose sight of what we need to do to prepare fee and fair elections.
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Today we won a big victory in Texas but the fight for democracy is not over. We all need to steel ourselves for the battles ahead. We won't win them all, but we can never lose sight of what we need to do to prepare fee and fair elections.
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The Epstein files bill that passed today in both the House and Senate grants AG Pam Bondi the authority to “withhold or redact…any material that…would jeopardize an active investigation or national security.”
November 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The Epstein files bill that passed today in both the House and Senate grants AG Pam Bondi the authority to “withhold or redact…any material that…would jeopardize an active investigation or national security.”
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Trump on Saudi investments in the US: "It's good for your companies, but I'm only interested in the jobs for your count-- I'm not interested in the profits, but I guess the profits are there too."
November 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Trump on Saudi investments in the US: "It's good for your companies, but I'm only interested in the jobs for your count-- I'm not interested in the profits, but I guess the profits are there too."
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The Epstein files bill passed, but Speaker Johnson is circulating a plan to block transparency on "national security" grounds. Read the full document:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/epstein-bi...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/epstein-bi...
Epstein Bill Passes as Top Official Circulates Plan to Block Transparency
Official document warns of "National Security Concerns"
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Epstein files bill passed, but Speaker Johnson is circulating a plan to block transparency on "national security" grounds. Read the full document:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/epstein-bi...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/epstein-bi...
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This is a really strong piece by @mjsdc.bsky.social on how Trump's DOJ really messed up in how they tried to finagle Texas's re-redistricting. And now that measure was put on hold by a federal district court. A mess in Texas!
Trump appointed Harmeet Dhillon to the Justice Department so she could own the libs and sue DEI out of existence. But she is a bad lawyer! And her utter incompetence is the main reason why a conservative Trump judge just struck down the racist Texas gerrymander. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Trump’s Scheme to Gift the GOP Extra House Seats Just Blew Up in His Face
The opinion, written by a Trump appointee, cites Chief Justice John Roberts right up top.
slate.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This is a really strong piece by @mjsdc.bsky.social on how Trump's DOJ really messed up in how they tried to finagle Texas's re-redistricting. And now that measure was put on hold by a federal district court. A mess in Texas!