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A key moment that shows the police-state nature of the Trump regime.
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
A key moment that shows the police-state nature of the Trump regime.
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CNN analyzed senators’ stock trades. Here’s what we found: https://cnn.it/4aqxO2B
Senators’ stock trades directly overlapped with their committee work, CNN analysis finds | CNN Politics
At least 10 senators reported stock purchases or sales last year involving companies in industries overseen by the committees they serve on. These transactions worry government watchdog groups, as a b...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:33 PM
CNN analyzed senators’ stock trades. Here’s what we found: https://cnn.it/4aqxO2B
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If you saw today's headline that Gallup will stop measuring presidential approval, they did the same thing in 2018. They do it whenever Trump is president.
February 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
If you saw today's headline that Gallup will stop measuring presidential approval, they did the same thing in 2018. They do it whenever Trump is president.
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Bondi is now just straight up ignoring questions from Democratic members
February 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Bondi is now just straight up ignoring questions from Democratic members
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Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."
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But what about the Epstein survivors seated in that room listening to the U.S. attorney general shrug off this massive, vile scandal? What about their pain or anger or exhaustion as Bondi told lawmakers to just be happy the rich are getting richer?
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Bondi downplays Epstein, suggests money is all that matters | Opinion
Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a congressional hearing room with some of Jeffrey Epstein's survivors seated behind her, showed justice doesn't matter.
www.usatoday.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
But what about the Epstein survivors seated in that room listening to the U.S. attorney general shrug off this massive, vile scandal? What about their pain or anger or exhaustion as Bondi told lawmakers to just be happy the rich are getting richer?
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Breaking: Trump agrees to meet at White House with all governors after he initially planned to exclude Democrats.
Trump agrees to meet at White House with all governors, including Democrats
All governors will meet with President Trump at the White House this month after he previously sought to limit the gathering to Republicans.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Breaking: Trump agrees to meet at White House with all governors after he initially planned to exclude Democrats.
☎️☎️Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
🚨BREAKING: Republicans are considering a new judicial requirement that would let Trump skirt court orders for a short time — for the small price of nationwide legal pandemonium. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The GOP’s Chaotic Bid to Defang the Courts
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:39 PM
☎️☎️Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
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🚨BREAKING: Republicans are considering a new judicial requirement that would let Trump skirt court orders for a short time — for the small price of nationwide legal pandemonium. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The GOP’s Chaotic Bid to Defang the Courts
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
🚨BREAKING: Republicans are considering a new judicial requirement that would let Trump skirt court orders for a short time — for the small price of nationwide legal pandemonium. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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“I swear it was 20 below, and he was working on school buses to get them so they had heat so these kids could make it to an event,” Nordlund said. “You don’t see people do that...”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/comm...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/comm...
February 10, 2026 at 11:25 PM
“I swear it was 20 below, and he was working on school buses to get them so they had heat so these kids could make it to an event,” Nordlund said. “You don’t see people do that...”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/comm...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/comm...
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VAN HOLLEN: You mentioned you were accompanied by nannies when you went to Epstein island. Do you know whether the nanny you had on that trip was the same nanny that Epstein expressed interest in meeting?
LUTNICK: I have no idea about that whole thing
LUTNICK: I have no idea about that whole thing
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
VAN HOLLEN: You mentioned you were accompanied by nannies when you went to Epstein island. Do you know whether the nanny you had on that trip was the same nanny that Epstein expressed interest in meeting?
LUTNICK: I have no idea about that whole thing
LUTNICK: I have no idea about that whole thing
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This is utterly deranged behavior from a U.S. attorney general
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This is utterly deranged behavior from a U.S. attorney general
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Maybe the immigrants affected can all sue for $10 billion. 🤡
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February 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Maybe the immigrants affected can all sue for $10 billion. 🤡
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Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) ask Pam Bondi if Justice Dept has had talks with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about his name appearing in Epstein files
Here's the exchange ===>
Here's the exchange ===>
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) ask Pam Bondi if Justice Dept has had talks with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about his name appearing in Epstein files
Here's the exchange ===>
Here's the exchange ===>
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL): Trump's name appears in the Epstein files more often than Harry Potter's name appears in the Harry Potter series
February 11, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL): Trump's name appears in the Epstein files more often than Harry Potter's name appears in the Harry Potter series
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Ask Hank Anything with Angela Giarratana!
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Do You Think I'm Talented? | Angela Giarratana Asks Hank Anything
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February 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Ask Hank Anything with Angela Giarratana!
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"Rep. Andrew Garbarino, N.Y., the Republican chairman of the committee, called the deaths, as well as increased violent rhetoric generally, "unacceptable and preventable."'
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Top 5 takeaways from the House immigration oversight hearing
The hearing underscored how deeply divided Republicans and Democrats remain on top-level changes to immigration enforcement in the wake of the shootings of two U.S. citizens.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
"Rep. Andrew Garbarino, N.Y., the Republican chairman of the committee, called the deaths, as well as increased violent rhetoric generally, "unacceptable and preventable."'
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"Last Thursday, Mejia led by a narrow margin as polls closed in the district, and former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded earlier this week. Some mail-in ballots are still being counted, and the Associated Press has not yet made a call in the race."
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Analilia Mejia declares victory in NJ primary and credits progressive platform
Former political director to Bernie Sanders, Analilia Mejia, says discussing national issues with voters gave her an edge in the Democratic House primary for New Jersey's U.S. House special election.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
"Last Thursday, Mejia led by a narrow margin as polls closed in the district, and former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded earlier this week. Some mail-in ballots are still being counted, and the Associated Press has not yet made a call in the race."
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Case in point, the first Fulton County "defect" in the affidavit mentions missing ballot images.
But according to Georgia law at the time in November 2020, scanned ballot images weren't public record/required to be kept.
(SB 202 in 2021 changed that)
But according to Georgia law at the time in November 2020, scanned ballot images weren't public record/required to be kept.
(SB 202 in 2021 changed that)
NEW: FBI affidavit that was used to seize 2020 ballots+election material from Fulton County.
At first read, some of the evidence cited includes claims that were never substantiated by multiple counts/investigations or misunderstands election process.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
At first read, some of the evidence cited includes claims that were never substantiated by multiple counts/investigations or misunderstands election process.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
February 11, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Case in point, the first Fulton County "defect" in the affidavit mentions missing ballot images.
But according to Georgia law at the time in November 2020, scanned ballot images weren't public record/required to be kept.
(SB 202 in 2021 changed that)
But according to Georgia law at the time in November 2020, scanned ballot images weren't public record/required to be kept.
(SB 202 in 2021 changed that)
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New on @npr.org: The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
It was also initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
It was also initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
New on @npr.org: The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
It was also initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
It was also initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
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The FBI did not reach out to state investigators for copies of prior investigations, 2 sources familiar with the ongoing probe who were not authorized to speak publicly tell NPR.
Includes finding of some errors, but errors that "do not affect the accuracy" of 2020 results.
Includes finding of some errors, but errors that "do not affect the accuracy" of 2020 results.
The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
An NPR review of the FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County finds investigators omitted key findings from previous state inquiries into fraud claims.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
The FBI did not reach out to state investigators for copies of prior investigations, 2 sources familiar with the ongoing probe who were not authorized to speak publicly tell NPR.
Includes finding of some errors, but errors that "do not affect the accuracy" of 2020 results.
Includes finding of some errors, but errors that "do not affect the accuracy" of 2020 results.
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UPDATE/SCOOP:
An FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County omitted key findings from state investigators that undercut many questions about wrongdoing, an @npr.org analysis finds.
Read the Secretary of State's office investigative reports:
An FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County omitted key findings from state investigators that undercut many questions about wrongdoing, an @npr.org analysis finds.
Read the Secretary of State's office investigative reports:
The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM
UPDATE/SCOOP:
An FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County omitted key findings from state investigators that undercut many questions about wrongdoing, an @npr.org analysis finds.
Read the Secretary of State's office investigative reports:
An FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County omitted key findings from state investigators that undercut many questions about wrongdoing, an @npr.org analysis finds.
Read the Secretary of State's office investigative reports:
Headlines are prime real estate. One of the most important choices a media outlet can make. Many will read the headline, absorb it, move on and share it.
Excellent choice. Facts. Just the facts. That'll do just fine.
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Excellent choice. Facts. Just the facts. That'll do just fine.
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www.npr.org/2026/02/10/n... @stphnfwlr.com @npr.org
The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
An NPR review of the FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County finds investigators omitted key findings from previous state inquiries into fraud claims.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Headlines are prime real estate. One of the most important choices a media outlet can make. Many will read the headline, absorb it, move on and share it.
Excellent choice. Facts. Just the facts. That'll do just fine.
👏👏
www.npr.org/2026/02/10/n... @stphnfwlr.com @npr.org
Excellent choice. Facts. Just the facts. That'll do just fine.
👏👏
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NYT: Jeffrey Epstein directed one of his aides to obtain hidden video cameras, apparently to be set up in his home in Palm Beach, according to a recently released 2014 email.
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Epstein Directed Aide to Obtain Hidden Video Cameras
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
NYT: Jeffrey Epstein directed one of his aides to obtain hidden video cameras, apparently to be set up in his home in Palm Beach, according to a recently released 2014 email.
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
A number of Epstein's victims have said they suspected they were being recorded.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...