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silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1h

OpenAI allegedly sent police to an AI regulation advocate’s door

OpenAI reportedly wanted to find out if the advocates received funding from Elon Musk.

www.theverge.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1h

October 10, 2025

All of President Donald J.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1h

Stephen Miller Accidentally Says “I” When Discussing Trump’s Powers

Miller’s slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge.

newrepublic.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1h

Federal Employees Have Been Asked to Tell Their Bosses if They Get Fired

Multiple people at multiple agencies said their bosses have told them to email up the chain if they hear about RIFs, because, per one source, "they probably won't be told if people are fired."

www.gravityisgone.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1h

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

www.chicagotribune.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1h

Where It's All Heading: The Fascist Right Post-Trump

Watching parts of the Right grow weary of Trump might be hopeful, but without needed change the situation will only worsen

jaredyatessexton.substack.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1h

AI Data Centers Are an Even Bigger Disaster Than Previously Thought

An investment manager realized he made a crucial mistake — and that his grim prediction about AI investments may not have been cynical enough.

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 2h

In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

www.nytimes.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 2h

The E.P.A. Followed Up on an Unusual Request About Abortion Pills

www.nytimes.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 2h

An Immense Solar Project Just Got Canceled Under Trump

www.nytimes.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 2h

Workers Across the Government Get Layoff Notices

www.nytimes.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 23h

Why Qatar is building a facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho? What to know

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an agreement for the Qatari Emiri Air Force to build a facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

www.hindustantimes.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 23h

DHS top lawyer says 'no legal barrier' to actions officers can take to defend federal property

In a memo obtained exclusively by The Handbasket, Federal Protective Service (FPS) officers were given free rein.

www.thehandbasket.co

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 23h

Two Republican Governors Slam Trump’s Use of National Guard Troops

Republican governors are finally calling out Donald Trump for deploying troops to take over American cities.

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

ICE Plans to Boost Social Media Surveillance Using Contractors

ICE plans to use a hub in Vermont to bolster its digital surveillance capabilities as the agency ramps up operations across the country.

www.mississippifreepress.org

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

www.nbcnews.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

Transcript: Trump ICE Raids Worsen as Pritzker Drops Bombshell Warning

As Trump’s occupation of Chicago goes off the rails, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker shares new details about what’s happening—and tells us the time is now for Americans to rise up against authoritarianism ...

newrepublic.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

Human Rights Watch Doesn’t Want Any Riyadh Comedy Festival Money

Taking money from those who took money from Saudi Arabia would impact perception of the organization’s independence.

www.vulture.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

Five Ways the Department of Education Is Upending Public Schools

The Trump administration has made a rapid succession of hires and decisions at the Department of Education that could spur profound changes in how schools operate and children learn. Here’s what to kn...

www.propublica.org

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Wants to Take Over Cities. Influencers Are Giving Him the Fuel to Do It

The Trump administration has built its own content mill to justify its law-and-order immigration agenda.

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Accused of Nearly 800 Environmental Violations on Las Vegas Project

Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800, citing an “extraordinary number of violations.”

www.propublica.org

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

“I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore”: They Tried to Self-Deport, Then Got Stranded in Trump’s America

Venezuelan immigrants signed up for a Trump-promoted app called CBP Home, which promised a safe and easy way to leave the country, and prepared to leave on their given departure dates. Those dates hav...

www.propublica.org

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

In Arizona, a fight against a deadly fungus is under threat from Trump’s health policies

What one Arizona doctor’s quest to stop valley fever says about America’s preparedness for climate-driven disease.

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

Dingus of the Week: Bari Weiss

You let the Kool-Aid man promise that this time he’s not gonna crash through the wall?

lyz.substack.com

silverlinks.bsky.social @silverlinks.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

www.nytimes.com