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under questioning from Peters, ICE officials confirm that Kristi Noem's claim about Pretti being a "domestic terrorist" was not based on information from them
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
under questioning from Peters, ICE officials confirm that Kristi Noem's claim about Pretti being a "domestic terrorist" was not based on information from them
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Peters to ICE/CBP officials: "How can you expect any US citizen to follow orders from an unidentified, masked man surrounding them, given we know there are these impersonators out there who according to the FBI are committing a lot of crime?"
February 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Peters to ICE/CBP officials: "How can you expect any US citizen to follow orders from an unidentified, masked man surrounding them, given we know there are these impersonators out there who according to the FBI are committing a lot of crime?"
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under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
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“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.
Local and State Police Can Investigate Federal Agents, But Rarely Do
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Unfortunately, because Congress is not taking any steps to rein ICE officers in, there really is no option other than states protecting their constituents’ rights," said Joanna Schwartz, a law professor at UCLA.
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BREAKING
Judge Boasberg ORDERS the Trump admin to facilitate the return of the more than 100 men spirited out of the country last year without notice or a hearing.
Plaintiffs may also submit habeas petitions from abroad, he says.
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Judge Boasberg ORDERS the Trump admin to facilitate the return of the more than 100 men spirited out of the country last year without notice or a hearing.
Plaintiffs may also submit habeas petitions from abroad, he says.
Doc buff.ly/rccakD7
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
BREAKING
Judge Boasberg ORDERS the Trump admin to facilitate the return of the more than 100 men spirited out of the country last year without notice or a hearing.
Plaintiffs may also submit habeas petitions from abroad, he says.
Doc buff.ly/rccakD7
Judge Boasberg ORDERS the Trump admin to facilitate the return of the more than 100 men spirited out of the country last year without notice or a hearing.
Plaintiffs may also submit habeas petitions from abroad, he says.
Doc buff.ly/rccakD7
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The attack on the refinery in Ukhta in Russia is still ongoing. Videos of UAVs smashing into the facility. Russian air defense penetrated or inexistent.
February 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The attack on the refinery in Ukhta in Russia is still ongoing. Videos of UAVs smashing into the facility. Russian air defense penetrated or inexistent.
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Q: Rep. Jayapal accused the DOJ of tracking her search history. Is that appropriate conduct?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
February 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Q: Rep. Jayapal accused the DOJ of tracking her search history. Is that appropriate conduct?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
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Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations
Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations
The comments come as White House border czar Tom Homan announced an end to the surge in immigration operations in Minneapolis.
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations
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Rand Paul to ICE officials on moments before Pretti's killing: "No one in America believes that shoving that woman's face in the snow was deescalation."
Note that ICE officials then confirm it was improper for her to be thrown down.
Note that ICE officials then confirm it was improper for her to be thrown down.
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Rand Paul to ICE officials on moments before Pretti's killing: "No one in America believes that shoving that woman's face in the snow was deescalation."
Note that ICE officials then confirm it was improper for her to be thrown down.
Note that ICE officials then confirm it was improper for her to be thrown down.
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Majority of voters don’t trust Trump admin’s account of Alex Pretti killing, poll finds
Majority of voters don’t trust Trump admin’s account of Alex Pretti killing, poll finds
Three in 5 voters said the administration has not given an honest account of the fatal shooting, per the poll.
dlvr.it
February 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Majority of voters don’t trust Trump admin’s account of Alex Pretti killing, poll finds
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Germany makes arrests after Russians paid EU citizens to sabotage German warships.
Approximately 20 kg of sand was poured into the engine of one ship, punctured water pipes, removed fuel tank caps, and disabled safety devices, according to the Hamburg prosecutor's office.
Approximately 20 kg of sand was poured into the engine of one ship, punctured water pipes, removed fuel tank caps, and disabled safety devices, according to the Hamburg prosecutor's office.
February 4, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Germany makes arrests after Russians paid EU citizens to sabotage German warships.
Approximately 20 kg of sand was poured into the engine of one ship, punctured water pipes, removed fuel tank caps, and disabled safety devices, according to the Hamburg prosecutor's office.
Approximately 20 kg of sand was poured into the engine of one ship, punctured water pipes, removed fuel tank caps, and disabled safety devices, according to the Hamburg prosecutor's office.
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A Russian soldier films a large detachment of African mercenaries recruited to wage war against Ukraine.
Behind their backs, he comments in Russian that they are essentially disposable cannon fodder: "Look how many disposables are here."
Behind their backs, he comments in Russian that they are essentially disposable cannon fodder: "Look how many disposables are here."
January 11, 2026 at 10:58 AM
A Russian soldier films a large detachment of African mercenaries recruited to wage war against Ukraine.
Behind their backs, he comments in Russian that they are essentially disposable cannon fodder: "Look how many disposables are here."
Behind their backs, he comments in Russian that they are essentially disposable cannon fodder: "Look how many disposables are here."
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Sanctioned Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major", which sank off Spain in 2024, was carrying two VM-4SG nuclear reactors intended for North Korea.
December 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Sanctioned Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major", which sank off Spain in 2024, was carrying two VM-4SG nuclear reactors intended for North Korea.
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According to Irish media, 4 unknown drones of military grade violated the airspace over the Dublin airport and came dangerously close to President Zelenskyy‘s plane.
December 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
According to Irish media, 4 unknown drones of military grade violated the airspace over the Dublin airport and came dangerously close to President Zelenskyy‘s plane.
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1/ A group of Russian soldiers say their commanders are "simply driving us to the slaughter" after extorting and brutally beating them: "There's no support, no air force, nothing. You just stomp along and die." They are all now listed as missing in action. ⬇️
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
1/ A group of Russian soldiers say their commanders are "simply driving us to the slaughter" after extorting and brutally beating them: "There's no support, no air force, nothing. You just stomp along and die." They are all now listed as missing in action. ⬇️
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Ukrainian ground drone armed with a Browning M2 machine gun engaged a Russian “turtle tank” in a direct frontal encounter on the frontline.
5th Separate Assault Brigade was conducting tests of the ground platform
on the front line when a Russian armoured vehicle unexpectedly appeared.
5th Separate Assault Brigade was conducting tests of the ground platform
on the front line when a Russian armoured vehicle unexpectedly appeared.
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ukrainian ground drone armed with a Browning M2 machine gun engaged a Russian “turtle tank” in a direct frontal encounter on the frontline.
5th Separate Assault Brigade was conducting tests of the ground platform
on the front line when a Russian armoured vehicle unexpectedly appeared.
5th Separate Assault Brigade was conducting tests of the ground platform
on the front line when a Russian armoured vehicle unexpectedly appeared.
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Satellite images of the Yasny launch site near Orenburg where Russian missile crashed recently
November 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Satellite images of the Yasny launch site near Orenburg where Russian missile crashed recently
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“In nearly all of the examples Judge Ellis cited in her 200-plus page opinion, she says the Department of Homeland Security narrative contradicts the reality of what can be seen on agents' body-worn cameras.”
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
Federal agents engaged in widespread misrepresentations to justify use of force: Judge
The ABC7 I-Team is taking a closer look at a trove of videos ordered released by a federal judge in her explanation of the preliminary injunction she issued earlier this month restricting use of force...
abc7chicago.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“In nearly all of the examples Judge Ellis cited in her 200-plus page opinion, she says the Department of Homeland Security narrative contradicts the reality of what can be seen on agents' body-worn cameras.”
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
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Putin's "whole economy, his whole society, his whole politics, his whole preservation of self revolves around having this war go on.”
So says Fiona Hill, perhaps the most insightful Russia analyst of these times.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
So says Fiona Hill, perhaps the most insightful Russia analyst of these times.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
‘Putin’s whole life revolves around war – he is manipulating Trump,’ ex-US aide warns
Fiona Hill, a Russian expert and former White House adviser, who witnessed meetings between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, tells The Independent podcast World of Trouble’s Sam Kiley that the Russian...
www.independent.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Putin's "whole economy, his whole society, his whole politics, his whole preservation of self revolves around having this war go on.”
So says Fiona Hill, perhaps the most insightful Russia analyst of these times.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
So says Fiona Hill, perhaps the most insightful Russia analyst of these times.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
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The SecState explanation of the essence & origin of the 28 pt plan presented to Ukraine BY THE US is a strong indicator of the lack of competence of those representing our nation in these efforts.
Russia does these things. It’s well known. Smart negotiators know not to let them happen.
Russia does these things. It’s well known. Smart negotiators know not to let them happen.
November 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The SecState explanation of the essence & origin of the 28 pt plan presented to Ukraine BY THE US is a strong indicator of the lack of competence of those representing our nation in these efforts.
Russia does these things. It’s well known. Smart negotiators know not to let them happen.
Russia does these things. It’s well known. Smart negotiators know not to let them happen.
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CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
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In honour of its proponents, I suggest that the Dmitriev-Witkoff proposal should henceforth be called the Dim-Wit Plan
November 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In honour of its proponents, I suggest that the Dmitriev-Witkoff proposal should henceforth be called the Dim-Wit Plan
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Earlier in the week, I listened to Michael McFaul say how in some respects he was pleased with Trump's approach to Ukraine and Russia. That was absurd, I thought. But now McFaul has it right. An essential read.
Trump Is Once Again Acting as Putin’s Agent
And that pivot does not serve American national interests.
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Earlier in the week, I listened to Michael McFaul say how in some respects he was pleased with Trump's approach to Ukraine and Russia. That was absurd, I thought. But now McFaul has it right. An essential read.
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Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
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It appears that somebody instructed Marco Rubio to go along with the story unfolding and it looks to me that this resulted from the following chain of events. I will lay it out here:
November 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
It appears that somebody instructed Marco Rubio to go along with the story unfolding and it looks to me that this resulted from the following chain of events. I will lay it out here: