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This is actually an ESSENTIAL articulation of this admin’s immigration policy.
Policymaking is about weighing equities. In normal policymaking, the rights of the people you’re going after count as an equity. It appears for all the world that this administration’s decisionmaking simply ignores them.
Policymaking is about weighing equities. In normal policymaking, the rights of the people you’re going after count as an equity. It appears for all the world that this administration’s decisionmaking simply ignores them.
BREAKING: Judge Nancy Brasel, a Trump appointee, has issued a TRO in the Minnesota access-to-counsel case about treatment at Whipple.
"It appears that in planning for Operation Metro Surge, the government failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees."
"It appears that in planning for Operation Metro Surge, the government failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees."
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
This is actually an ESSENTIAL articulation of this admin’s immigration policy.
Policymaking is about weighing equities. In normal policymaking, the rights of the people you’re going after count as an equity. It appears for all the world that this administration’s decisionmaking simply ignores them.
Policymaking is about weighing equities. In normal policymaking, the rights of the people you’re going after count as an equity. It appears for all the world that this administration’s decisionmaking simply ignores them.
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JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are among leading investment banks hesitating to provide a critical source of financing for US renewables projects.
US Clean Energy Deals Face Financing Risk as Big Banks Hold Back
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley are among leading investment banks hesitating to provide a critical source of financing for US renewables projects.
bloom.bg
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are among leading investment banks hesitating to provide a critical source of financing for US renewables projects.
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A spate of acquisitions were announced this week includes works by famed outsider artist William Hawkins and early 20th-century realist George Bellows.
Chicago to get nearly 100 prestigious art works, courtesy of new additions at Intuit, Driehaus museums
chicago.suntimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
A spate of acquisitions were announced this week includes works by famed outsider artist William Hawkins and early 20th-century realist George Bellows.
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NEW: House votes to overturn President Trump's tariffs on Canada after six Republicans side with nearly all Democrats to rebuke one pillar of the president's trade agenda
February 12, 2026 at 1:14 AM
NEW: House votes to overturn President Trump's tariffs on Canada after six Republicans side with nearly all Democrats to rebuke one pillar of the president's trade agenda
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Thank you Republican governors for cancelling the annual meeting with the president bcuz Trump, that divisive prick, invited only Republican governors to the meeting. The meeting has ALWAYS been for ALL governors. Thank you GOP Govs for standing with your Dem colleagues. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Thank you Republican governors for cancelling the annual meeting with the president bcuz Trump, that divisive prick, invited only Republican governors to the meeting. The meeting has ALWAYS been for ALL governors. Thank you GOP Govs for standing with your Dem colleagues. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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If you are wealthy and a friend of Trump‘s, he puts you in positions of power even though you are incompetent.
KENNEDY: The Census Bureau is under your jurisdiction & responsible for defining what it means to be poor, is that right?
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
LUTNICK: I don't know
K: Well you need to look, bc it does. What's the % of Americans who live below poverty level?
L: I don't know
K: It's around 11%. It's been constant
February 10, 2026 at 11:38 PM
If you are wealthy and a friend of Trump‘s, he puts you in positions of power even though you are incompetent.
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Make America Graft Again
New: Binance holds 87% of the Trump family's stablecoin—$4.7 billion—a higher concentration than any other major stablecoin has at any single exchange.
Its U.S. affiliate holds $1,119.
me, for @forbes.com
Its U.S. affiliate holds $1,119.
me, for @forbes.com
Trump's Stablecoin USD1: Binance Holds 87% After Founder's Pardon
World Liberty Financial's founding document describes the company as "pioneering a new era of Decentralized Finance." Its flagship stablecoin is anything but.
www.forbes.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Make America Graft Again
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What a stupid, stupid way to run a government
Meanwhile, in the federal government’s war on the World’s Greatest University:
February 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
What a stupid, stupid way to run a government
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It was only a matter of time before the mom from last week's SNL skit called in to CSPAN
Three-time Trump voter: I'm looking at this awful picture of the Obamas. What an embarrassment to our country. He is not worthy of the presidency. He takes bribes blatantly, and now he's being a racist blatantly. He's pathetic as a president, and I want to apologize for supporting this rotten man.
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
It was only a matter of time before the mom from last week's SNL skit called in to CSPAN
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KAROLIE: “I can’t guarantee an ICE agent won’t be around a polling location in November.”
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
KAROLIE: “I can’t guarantee an ICE agent won’t be around a polling location in November.”
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Steve Bannon said the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
His comments come after Trump called for Republicans to “nationalize voting,” further escalating of interfere in this year’s elections.
His comments come after Trump called for Republicans to “nationalize voting,” further escalating of interfere in this year’s elections.
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Steve Bannon said the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
His comments come after Trump called for Republicans to “nationalize voting,” further escalating of interfere in this year’s elections.
His comments come after Trump called for Republicans to “nationalize voting,” further escalating of interfere in this year’s elections.
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Let’s remember Lummis owns $$$ worth of BTC. Of freakin’ course she wants the government to buy.
SOME GOP LAWMAKERS PUSH TREASURY TO BUY BITCOIN Senator Cynthia Lummis has suggested Bessent buy Bitcoin using U.S. gold reserves. She told reporters last year she raised the idea with him and would support action under existing executive authority.
February 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Let’s remember Lummis owns $$$ worth of BTC. Of freakin’ course she wants the government to buy.
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Why is this redacted? Who is the POS that sent this? Is it Trump? Elon? What sick SOB said this?
Why are they protecting monsters?! Unredact this now!!
February 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Why is this redacted? Who is the POS that sent this? Is it Trump? Elon? What sick SOB said this?
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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If only there was a Congress - or something, y’know? - that had power to do something about this
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said. https://cnn.it/3LLBKTp
February 2, 2026 at 12:28 AM
If only there was a Congress - or something, y’know? - that had power to do something about this
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A Congressional Budget Office report released on Wednesday estimates the domestic deployments costs at nearly $496 million nationwide —including $21 million in Illinois.
Trump's deployment of National Guard members to Chicago cost taxpayers $21 million, congressional report says
chicago.suntimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:16 AM
A Congressional Budget Office report released on Wednesday estimates the domestic deployments costs at nearly $496 million nationwide —including $21 million in Illinois.
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Why is Tulsi Gabbard, the top intelligence officer in the USG, with the FBI on a raid related to conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The congressional intelligence committee ought to ask about this.
“.. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks on the phone while standing inside a vehicle loaded with boxes outside the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center after the FBI executed a search warrant there.”
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Why is Tulsi Gabbard, the top intelligence officer in the USG, with the FBI on a raid related to conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The congressional intelligence committee ought to ask about this.
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This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
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Kyle Rittenhouse was a hero to the right, but Pretti was a “domestic terrorist” for having a legal gun. The double standard with some on the right is astonishing. Alex Pretti’s murder will go down in history as a turning point in this Administration.
January 27, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Kyle Rittenhouse was a hero to the right, but Pretti was a “domestic terrorist” for having a legal gun. The double standard with some on the right is astonishing. Alex Pretti’s murder will go down in history as a turning point in this Administration.
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Republican Senator from Utah: "We must have a transparent, independent investigation into the Minnesota shooting, and those responsible—no matter their title—must be held accountable."
January 26, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Republican Senator from Utah: "We must have a transparent, independent investigation into the Minnesota shooting, and those responsible—no matter their title—must be held accountable."
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"I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state," Chris Madel said. "Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so." https://to.pbs.org/4t1NlOS
Minnesota GOP candidate drops out of gubernatorial race, saying he can't support 'retribution' by Republicans
“I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state,” Chris Madel said in a video statement. “Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
www.pbs.org
January 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM
"I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state," Chris Madel said. "Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so." https://to.pbs.org/4t1NlOS
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MN Gun Owners Caucus: "Despite widespread speculation regarding intent, there has been no evidence produced indicating an intent to harm the officers. We are calling for a full & transparent investigation by both state & federal authorities."
HT @javimorillo.bsky.social
gunowners.mn/press-releas...
HT @javimorillo.bsky.social
gunowners.mn/press-releas...
January 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM
MN Gun Owners Caucus: "Despite widespread speculation regarding intent, there has been no evidence produced indicating an intent to harm the officers. We are calling for a full & transparent investigation by both state & federal authorities."
HT @javimorillo.bsky.social
gunowners.mn/press-releas...
HT @javimorillo.bsky.social
gunowners.mn/press-releas...
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The feds slapped all kinds of labels on Chicago's Juan Espinoza Martinez when they arrested him last fall. They called him "depraved" and a "thug."
But Thursday, a jury called him "not guilty."
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
But Thursday, a jury called him "not guilty."
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Federal jury rejects Bovino murder plot after attorney calls on it to 'stop the overreaching government'
It took jurors roughly three hours to acquit Juan Espinoza Martinez of a murder-for-hire aimed at U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino, the face of Operation Midway Blitz.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:14 AM
The feds slapped all kinds of labels on Chicago's Juan Espinoza Martinez when they arrested him last fall. They called him "depraved" and a "thug."
But Thursday, a jury called him "not guilty."
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
But Thursday, a jury called him "not guilty."
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Repeat after me - the institutions of this economy depend on the institutions of this democracy, among which is the rule of law
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Repeat after me - the institutions of this economy depend on the institutions of this democracy, among which is the rule of law
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Breaking WaPo:
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.
Autopsy report classifies ICE detainee’s death as a homicide
The report deeming an ICE detainee’s death in Texas a homicide comes the same day that a federal judge temporarily barred the deportation of two witnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Breaking WaPo:
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.
The recent death of a detainee at an immigrant detention camp in Texas has been officially deemed a homicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner.