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David Noll @david.noll.org · 1d

Ladies and gentlemen, the meritocracy

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 2d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Following the law or court orders is for suckers

Heidi Kitrosser @heidikitrosser.bsky.social · 2d

Painful to hear the fear in her voice as she says, "let them know." And as others have noted, this seems to violate Judge Ellis's order issued just yesterday about arresting journalists & also about unnecessary physical force. (See 1(a) and 1(h) of order). storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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CWBChicago @cwbchicago.bsky.social · 3d

The head of the Border Patrol’s enforcement efforts posted a picture of his agents detaining a rapist who posed as a rideshare driver.

Problem: The picture shows the wrong guy.

And the accused rapist has been in the Cook County jail since being charged.

cwbchicago.com/2025/10/ice-...

ICE commander wrongly identifies man as a rapist offficials allowed to walk the streets of Chicago - CWB Chicago

The federal agent leading the government’s intensified immigration enforcement campaign in Chicago has wrongly identified a man detained by ICE agents as a rapist who was set free to roam the city whi...

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 4d

NEW — Rod Johnson will never forget federal agents zip-tying his hands behind his back.

The night of the South Shore raid in Chicago, Johnson said he was detained for two hours.

“I’m an American citizen with no warrants,” Johnson said.

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South Shore raid triggers past traumas and sparks new conversations about divisions between Black and Latino communities • The TRiiBE

Federal agent activity on Chicago’s South and West sides put Black people in the crosshairs.

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 5d

I fear if things don’t change right now, this image is going to come back to haunt us

Laura Rodriguez, on Twitter:

A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them.

Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.

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USA TODAY Opinion @usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 4d

"Had an older president like Joe Biden babbled like this there would have been immediate calls to airlift him to a sanatorium," writes columnist @rexhuppke.bsky.social. bit.ly/4n7pB7X

A photo of of Donald Trump. Text added to the image reads: "Opinion by Rex Huppke: Anyone with courage has to acknowledge Trump isn’t well. And he’s getting worse."

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 5d

President Trump called for the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, saying the Democratic leaders have failed to protect ICE www.wsj.com/politics/pol... via @WSJ

Trump Calls for Jailing of Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor

The president in a social-media post says Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have failed to protect ICE.

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 5d

President Trump called for the jailing of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, saying the Democratic leaders have failed to protect ICE www.wsj.com/politics/pol... via @WSJ

Trump Calls for Jailing of Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor

The president in a social-media post says Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker have failed to protect ICE.

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 5d

Trump clearly wants to use military power to exert more control over the American people, and soon, top U.S.-military commanders may have to decide whether they will refuse such orders from the commander in chief.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here

The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.

www.theatlantic.com

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 5d

Illinois Gov. Pritzker: “We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will ... now involve sending in another state’s military troops.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/07/n...

National Guard Arrives In Chicago Area Despite Judge Urging Feds To Hold Off

President Donald Trump has sent National Guardsmen to Illinois despite local officials objecting, saying the troops are not needed.

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 6d

Republicans excused posting a fake riot image: "We’re not reporters, just bad memers.”

Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 6d

The Oregon Republican Party tried to help Donald Trump make the case for military intervention in Portland with an image of a fiery protest — but since Portland is calm, they had to fabricate one by merging old photos of police in Ecuador and protesters in Brazil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 9d

White supremacist administration.

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 9d

The Heritage Foundation’s right-wing publication is reporting that the Kash Patel FBI has terminated its longstanding relationship with the Southern Poverty Law Center, one day after severing its relationship with the ADL. www.dailysignal.com/2025/10/03/b...

BREAKING: Kash Patel's FBI Cuts All Ties to Southern Poverty Law Center

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed to The Daily Signal that the bureau has cut all ties to the Southern Poverty Law Center.

www.dailysignal.com

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 9d

ICEBlock, a widely used tracking app, was dropped from the company’s App Store after concerns were raised by the Justice Department that it could put law-enforcement officers at risk.

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Apple Drops ICE-Tracking Apps From App Store

ICEBlock, a widely used app, was dropped from the company’s App Store after concerns were raised by the Justice Department that it could put law-enforcement officers at risk.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 10d

a heartwarming story of how being an unethical and talentless hack is no barrier to success when you are willing to endlessly flatter the wretched views of rich dipshits

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10d

Bari Weiss is set to be named the editor in chief of CBS News, the New York Post reports

Paramount Skydance is poised to name Bari Weiss as editor in chief of CBS News in the coming days — giving the hard-charging journalist unusual clout to revamp the struggling network as it also acquires her scrappy news site the Free Press, The Post has learned.

Weiss — a 41-year-old former New York Times opinion writer who has built the Free Press into a buzzworthy site with a contrarian bent — is expected to be named to the top post in a Monday announcement, although the talks are in flux and the timing could change, a source close to the situation said.

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 12d

While Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are puffing themselves up in front of the U.S. military leaders at Quantico, I would like to remind everyone of an important historical detail: “I was only following orders” was rejected as a defense at the Nuremberg Trials.

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 13d

From a campaign stop in Iowa: Rahm Emanuel, former Democratic congressman, White House chief of staff, and Chicago mayor has plenty of government experience to tout as he appears increasingly serious about running for president www.wsj.com/politics/pol... via @WSJ

Rahm Emanuel, Weighing Presidential Bid, Navigates a Democratic Party Moving Left

The party long-timer takes a stage in Iowa to test the political waters, leaving behind past criticism of Democrats as he looks and sounds like a candidate.

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 13d

Top Chicago chefs are breaking away from the grind. Here's what they're doing instead www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/... via @crainschicago

Top Chicago chefs are breaking away from the grind

Michelin-starred chefs are leaving restaurant kitchens behind for private dinners, clubs and retreats, chasing stability and creative freedom.

www.chicagobusiness.com

Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 14d

When's the last time you were actually in Chicago, RP?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14d

Rand Paul: "Chicago is a nightmare. It is literally a war zone."

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 14d

Few cities loom as large as Chicago when it comes to brick history. A trifecta of factors made this the building material of choice after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871: geography, timing and industry. “The city burned down at exactly the right time.”

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 14d

For Bloomberg, Leigh Giangreco has a great story, with a lot of pics and the participation of Brick of Chicago tourmaster Will Quam, of Chicago architecture's historic and ongoing relationship with brick.
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For Lovers of Brick, Chicago Is a Wonderland

Brick aficionado Will Quam leads tours through the neighborhoods of Chicago to showcase the humble building material that saved the Second City.

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 14d

Dozens of armed federal immigration agents meandered through downtown Chicago today, followed by hecklers www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/28/i...

In show of force, dozens of armed federal immigration agents patrol downtown Chicago

Dozens of federal immigration agents were seen patrolling downtown Chicago Sunday afternoon.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 14d

Bruce Sagan, Hyde Park's Newspaperman And Renowned Arts Patron—He Brought the Joffrey Ballet to Chicago—Dies At 96 blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/26/b...

Bruce Sagan, Hyde Park's Newspaperman And Renowned Arts Patron, Dies At 96

Loved ones remember Sagan as a passionate, humble "renaissance man" who had a seven-decade-long journalism career. He and his wife Bette Cerf Hill were instrumental in bringing the Joffrey Ballet to C...

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Violet Miller @vimiller.bsky.social · 15d

ICE has threatened a “sh*t show” in Broadview today, per a village statement.

“ICE is seeking to intimidate the Village of Broadview because we dared exercise our 1st Amendment constitutional rights calling for an end to their war on Broadview. We will not be intimidated. We are Broadview strong.”

The following statement ICE Action can be attributed to the Village of Broadview:

“In retaliation for the Village of Broadview yesterday calling on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency to “stop making war on our community”, ICE agents this morning informed the Broadview Police Department that there will be “a sh*t show” in Broadview today.

ICE agents told the BFD that they will be launching enforcement action throughout all of Broadview throughout the day. Additionally, ICE informed BPD officials that ICE agents will be again deploying chemical arms, such as tear gas, pepper spray, etc. against American citizens, our residents, and our first responders.

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson is urging Broadview residents to take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families in order to stay out of harm’s way.

Let’s be clear.

ICE is seeking to intimidate the Village of Broadview because we dared exercise our 1st Amendment constitutional rights calling for an end to their war on Broadview. We will not be intimidated. We are Broadview strong.”

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Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 15d

He Has a Green Card and a Brain Tumor. DHS Wants to Deport Him for Forgery With No Proof. Incarcerated Since His Arrest at ORD on July 30 and May be Deported on Sept 30
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He Has a Green Card and a Brain Tumor. DHS Wants to Deport Him for Forgery With No Proof.

Paramjit Singh is going blind in jail. DHS wants to deport him for a forgery conviction — but they’ve produced no record that one exists.

theintercept.com

Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 16d

These 15 Starbucks stores in Chicago are closing for good, reports Crain's Chicago Business. They include the little store inside the North/Clybourn Red Line station, outside the Apple Store in Lincoln Park www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/... via @crainschicago

These Starbucks stores in Chicago are on the chopping block

Starbucks did not publicly list which locations are closing, but Crain's has identified some stores that appear to be on the chopping block.

www.chicagobusiness.com

Michael Arndt @michaelchicago.bsky.social · 22d

The Trump administration is canceling an annual government effort to gather data on how many Americans struggle to get enough food. The data, which is collected and analyzed by the U.S. Agriculture Department, measures food insecurity across states and demographic groups.
www.wsj.com/economy/trum...

Exclusive | Trump Administration Cancels Annual Hunger Survey

The government has been measuring food insecurity since the mid-1990s, but now says the report has become “overly politicized.”

www.wsj.com

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