Tony Irish
@ti316.bsky.social
DOJ could serve as counsel if they make certain required findings (which of course this DOJ would) - www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
28 CFR 50.15 -- Representation of Federal officials and employees by Department of Justice attorneys or by private counsel furnished by the Department in civil, criminal, and congressional proceedings...
www.ecfr.gov
January 7, 2026 at 6:16 PM
DOJ could serve as counsel if they make certain required findings (which of course this DOJ would) - www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
Also remarkable how frequently the stereotype about (state-run) DMVs is used when arguing about federal government efficacy.
December 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Also remarkable how frequently the stereotype about (state-run) DMVs is used when arguing about federal government efficacy.
And also would have advised the White House staff and counsel that such functions go beyond solely advising and assisting the President and could imperil their unique status of not being subject to the FOIA.
December 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
And also would have advised the White House staff and counsel that such functions go beyond solely advising and assisting the President and could imperil their unique status of not being subject to the FOIA.
It seems to be from the middle of the incident, posted by someone seats down from the "victim" who also has the same last name and trains on DK. I also don't hear the "full government name" that is his excuse (which has a stretch a racist might think is cleverly close to a word he wants to say).
December 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It seems to be from the middle of the incident, posted by someone seats down from the "victim" who also has the same last name and trains on DK. I also don't hear the "full government name" that is his excuse (which has a stretch a racist might think is cleverly close to a word he wants to say).
I think it's worth noting that government name has a stretch starting with 'N' that I can see a racist thinks sounds a lot like a word they want to use and think they can get away with it with selective enunciation
December 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I think it's worth noting that government name has a stretch starting with 'N' that I can see a racist thinks sounds a lot like a word they want to use and think they can get away with it with selective enunciation
It may not be related but the timing of the announcement makes Friday's sudden departure of DOI's confirmed Assistant Secretary responsible for offshore all the more intriguing
December 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It may not be related but the timing of the announcement makes Friday's sudden departure of DOI's confirmed Assistant Secretary responsible for offshore all the more intriguing
Too bad Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is all in on the latter and all out on the former, an under-discussed shame of this Administration.
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Too bad Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is all in on the latter and all out on the former, an under-discussed shame of this Administration.
One is Alessia Nobile, an Italian Catholic activist per www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/new-transg...
November 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
One is Alessia Nobile, an Italian Catholic activist per www.thelettersfromleo.com/p/new-transg...
The plaintiffs aren't the affected employees so those harms can't be considered by the judge here.
October 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The plaintiffs aren't the affected employees so those harms can't be considered by the judge here.
They are almost certainly using Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act funding that does not expire in a shutdown. www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
They are almost certainly using Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act funding that does not expire in a shutdown. www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
If only there were a group of people who could assemble, let's call it a Congress, who could unequivocally pass a law here.
October 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
If only there were a group of people who could assemble, let's call it a Congress, who could unequivocally pass a law here.
Man I didn't think they would bring the Commemorative Works Act into play but here we are.
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Man I didn't think they would bring the Commemorative Works Act into play but here we are.
Oh Jeffrey Bossert Clark. I especially like the part where he says the good cause exception is triggered where a reg is facially unlawful, but later directs agencies to rescind without notice merely "where the agency has determined that the best interpretation is that the regulation is unlawful."
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Oh Jeffrey Bossert Clark. I especially like the part where he says the good cause exception is triggered where a reg is facially unlawful, but later directs agencies to rescind without notice merely "where the agency has determined that the best interpretation is that the regulation is unlawful."
It shouldn't be overlooked your courageousness in publishing. Those that follow you may take it for granted given your body of work, and you're obviously totally correct I doing so, but nonetheless amidst this weaponization and buffoonery....it is inspiring.
October 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
It shouldn't be overlooked your courageousness in publishing. Those that follow you may take it for granted given your body of work, and you're obviously totally correct I doing so, but nonetheless amidst this weaponization and buffoonery....it is inspiring.
Every single passing honk brought up tears for me, I think it's both what you say and also maybe a sense of faith in that the tide is turning.
October 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Every single passing honk brought up tears for me, I think it's both what you say and also maybe a sense of faith in that the tide is turning.
Small unprecedented potatoes but in addition to the Hatch Act this seems to me one of the most blatant violations of the Anti Lobbying Act I have ever seen
October 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Small unprecedented potatoes but in addition to the Hatch Act this seems to me one of the most blatant violations of the Anti Lobbying Act I have ever seen
But (based on the screenshots) that authority died with the CR and even if it didn't given the provision that transferred funds merge with and take on the same nature of the receiving appropriation, no receiving appropriation exists with authority in FY26 due to the lapse.
October 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
But (based on the screenshots) that authority died with the CR and even if it didn't given the provision that transferred funds merge with and take on the same nature of the receiving appropriation, no receiving appropriation exists with authority in FY26 due to the lapse.
He should read this guy
October 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
He should read this guy
NPS contingency plan provides that volunteer activities must cease where necessary oversight by NPS personnel cannot be provided so having a single volunteer ranger at Yosemite is clearly not authorized.
October 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NPS contingency plan provides that volunteer activities must cease where necessary oversight by NPS personnel cannot be provided so having a single volunteer ranger at Yosemite is clearly not authorized.
You may be thinking of Marc Fisher instead
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
You may be thinking of Marc Fisher instead
Admittedly small potatoes but given that OMB has a one-year appropriation, very curious how they assert such a tweet is an excepted function during the lapse.
October 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Admittedly small potatoes but given that OMB has a one-year appropriation, very curious how they assert such a tweet is an excepted function during the lapse.