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Photographer, loves Mexican food and culture, and archaeology, especially Mayan.
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I would think Maduro has head of state immunity from prosecution under international law (with exception for grave human rights violations, see, e.g., Pinochet)
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM
I would think Maduro has head of state immunity from prosecution under international law (with exception for grave human rights violations, see, e.g., Pinochet)
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We’re just kidnapping heads of state now? Are we the Soviets?
President Trump said on Saturday that the U.S. had captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro. Follow live updates. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 3, 2026 at 1:34 PM
We’re just kidnapping heads of state now? Are we the Soviets?
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As expected, Court detains bomber suspect Brian Cole, holding that he poses a danger and that no combination of release conditions would adequately protect the community.
January 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
As expected, Court detains bomber suspect Brian Cole, holding that he poses a danger and that no combination of release conditions would adequately protect the community.
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Mag. Judge Sharbaugh rules that accused pipebomber Cole must be detained. Oddly, he still hasn't ruled on whether to accept Cole's superior court indictment. I don't see how he can detain him unless he accepts that indictment. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Mag. Judge Sharbaugh rules that accused pipebomber Cole must be detained. Oddly, he still hasn't ruled on whether to accept Cole's superior court indictment. I don't see how he can detain him unless he accepts that indictment. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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BREAKING: Swiss officials believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling.
Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar’s ceiling.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
BREAKING: Swiss officials believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling.
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has rattled southern and central Mexico. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has rattled southern and central Mexico. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
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The words “Locked and loaded” coming from the mouth of an unstable, manic man with access to weapons would trigger an immediate 72-hour psychiatric hold if his family brought him to an emergency room worried about the possibility of violence.
January 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
The words “Locked and loaded” coming from the mouth of an unstable, manic man with access to weapons would trigger an immediate 72-hour psychiatric hold if his family brought him to an emergency room worried about the possibility of violence.
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Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mind blowing but a must read article. What a clusterfuck this U.S. government is. With “friends” or “allies” like the USA, you sure don’t need enemies. I sure hope the karma bus is on its way for every one of these US “officials”
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Very long. Very detailed. MUST READ!
Very long. Very detailed. MUST READ!
The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership (Gift Article)
As President Trump sought a peace deal and Vladimir V. Putin sought victory, factions in the White House and Pentagon bled the Ukrainian war effort.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Mind blowing but a must read article. What a clusterfuck this U.S. government is. With “friends” or “allies” like the USA, you sure don’t need enemies. I sure hope the karma bus is on its way for every one of these US “officials”
I think I would have chosen an alternative word to “suggest”. The corruption and vindictiveness of this administration is mind blowing.
Emails suggest DOJ lied to judge to legitimize deportation of Abrego Garcia
gift article
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/n...
gift article
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/n...
Justice Dept. Leaders Pushed to Charge Abrego Garcia, Emails Show
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I think I would have chosen an alternative word to “suggest”. The corruption and vindictiveness of this administration is mind blowing.
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“The Incident That Prompted Trump to Ban Epstein From Mar-a-Lago’s Spa:
Mar-a-Lago sent an 18-year-old spa worker on a house call to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She complained to her bosses that Epstein pressured her for sex.”
— www.wsj.com/us-news/trum...
Mar-a-Lago sent an 18-year-old spa worker on a house call to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She complained to her bosses that Epstein pressured her for sex.”
— www.wsj.com/us-news/trum...
Exclusive | The Incident That Prompted Trump to Ban Epstein From Mar-a-Lago’s Spa
Mar-a-Lago sent an 18-year-old spa worker on a house call to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She complained to her bosses that Epstein pressured her for sex.
www.wsj.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 AM
“The Incident That Prompted Trump to Ban Epstein From Mar-a-Lago’s Spa:
Mar-a-Lago sent an 18-year-old spa worker on a house call to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She complained to her bosses that Epstein pressured her for sex.”
— www.wsj.com/us-news/trum...
Mar-a-Lago sent an 18-year-old spa worker on a house call to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. She complained to her bosses that Epstein pressured her for sex.”
— www.wsj.com/us-news/trum...
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Trump spent $40B bailing out Argentina.
USAID *had* a budget of $30-35 Billion prior to the Trump administration eliminating them.
This does not even come close to the level of aid that we were providing to those who were starving and in desperate need around the world.
This does not even come close to the level of aid that we were providing to those who were starving and in desperate need around the world.
The U.S. has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations as part of a deal that will also overhaul how the U.S. funds foreign aid work going forward. https://to.pbs.org/3YS2q7C
December 31, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Trump spent $40B bailing out Argentina.
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This concentration of Russian troops near Huliapole was detected by thermal imaging drones. Reportedly, they were then targeted by FPV drones and wiped out.
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This concentration of Russian troops near Huliapole was detected by thermal imaging drones. Reportedly, they were then targeted by FPV drones and wiped out.
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The entire right wing media apparatus is in a rabid frenzy saying every childcare is fraudulent and now people are showing up to random daycare centers demanding to see the children and screaming at daycare workers. This is absolutely insane and I worry this is going to end in a major tragedy.
December 31, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The entire right wing media apparatus is in a rabid frenzy saying every childcare is fraudulent and now people are showing up to random daycare centers demanding to see the children and screaming at daycare workers. This is absolutely insane and I worry this is going to end in a major tragedy.
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How nice of them to say they actually plan to obey the law this time.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — US government says ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands.
December 31, 2025 at 1:36 AM
How nice of them to say they actually plan to obey the law this time.
Horrifically criminal pardons of these two
Pardoned by Trump after convicted of 12 counts of bank fraud and tax evasion. Don’t have to pay back $17.8 million in restitution or serve 12 year sentence. Not Somalis.
December 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Horrifically criminal pardons of these two
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Jesus christ. www.npr.org/2025/12/30/g...
Israel says it will bar aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, from Gaza
Israel accused Doctors Without Borders, one of the largest health organizations operating in Gaza, of failing to clarify the roles of some staff that Israel accused of cooperation with militants.
www.npr.org
December 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Jesus christ. www.npr.org/2025/12/30/g...
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Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
Border czar Tom Homan didn't receive a normal background check for his role while his bribery probe was still ongoing:
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Justice officials felt sure Homan would not be able to obtain a security clearance based on the evidence gathered. It remains unclear how Homan was eventually granted clearance.
Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe
President-elect Trump initially balked at submitting names of likely nominees to the FBI for background checks, a basic step intended to flag possible financial conflicts or ethical problems.
www.ms.now
December 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Still mind-blowing that a top admin official was revealed to have taken $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from people looking for government favors, the reaction of the administration was "Whatever losers, this is how it works now" and bigshot news media said "If you say so, we'll forget about it"
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Superior court is where DOJ took the Sandwich Guy case after multiple federal grand juries failed to indict him. Is that what happened here? Or did DOJ go to Superior court knowing it would be a tricky issue to buy more time to get a federal grand jury to indict? 1/
BREAKING: DoJ said in a hearing just now that alleged pipe bomber Brian Cole has been indicted in SUPERIOR COURT. Did they FAIL to get a federal grand jury to indict him? More soon…
December 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Superior court is where DOJ took the Sandwich Guy case after multiple federal grand juries failed to indict him. Is that what happened here? Or did DOJ go to Superior court knowing it would be a tricky issue to buy more time to get a federal grand jury to indict? 1/
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Did US Special Forces just inadvertently confirm there was a CIA operation in Venezuela?
CNN has added this update to their story about the alleged CIA drone strike in Venezuela:
December 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Did US Special Forces just inadvertently confirm there was a CIA operation in Venezuela?
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This is functionally equivalent to - & equally illegitimate - as Russia invading Ukraine. As @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social notes: "the US wasn’t attacked by Venezuela, someone based in Venezuela, or anyone else. There’s no self-defense argument, and the US didn’t even try for UNSC authorization."
The US is at war with Venezuela.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
No Congressional authorization, no public debate, no clearly stated goal, no casus belli, and a gradual ramp up rather than big opening, so many haven’t noticed (or deny it). But this attack removes the ambiguity.
US is at war with Venezuela. With no end in sight.
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that...
www.cnn.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This is functionally equivalent to - & equally illegitimate - as Russia invading Ukraine. As @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social notes: "the US wasn’t attacked by Venezuela, someone based in Venezuela, or anyone else. There’s no self-defense argument, and the US didn’t even try for UNSC authorization."
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50 ICE agents swarming a public library to arrest one person.
This isn’t policing — it’s authoritarian spectacle.
Armed intimidation, fear as policy, and taxpayer money burned to terrorize communities.
This is fascism in plain sight. #TrumpWatch #Resist
This isn’t policing — it’s authoritarian spectacle.
Armed intimidation, fear as policy, and taxpayer money burned to terrorize communities.
This is fascism in plain sight. #TrumpWatch #Resist
December 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM
50 ICE agents swarming a public library to arrest one person.
This isn’t policing — it’s authoritarian spectacle.
Armed intimidation, fear as policy, and taxpayer money burned to terrorize communities.
This is fascism in plain sight. #TrumpWatch #Resist
This isn’t policing — it’s authoritarian spectacle.
Armed intimidation, fear as policy, and taxpayer money burned to terrorize communities.
This is fascism in plain sight. #TrumpWatch #Resist
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Nothing about this quote about a “ballroom” suggests “peaceful transfer of power.”
Trump on the ballroom: "It's bigger than I told you. It's, you know -- after realizing we're gonna do the inauguration in that building, it's got all bulletproof glass, it's got all drone, they call it drone-free roof. It's dronessss -- won't touch it. It's a big beautiful safe building."
December 30, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Nothing about this quote about a “ballroom” suggests “peaceful transfer of power.”
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