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An AP review of crimes committed by ICE agents shows how their powers can be abused:
One official admitted he repeatedly sexually abused a woman in his custody.
Another is charged with taking bribes to remove detention orders on people targeted for deportation.
One official admitted he repeatedly sexually abused a woman in his custody.
Another is charged with taking bribes to remove detention orders on people targeted for deportation.
As ICE expands, an AP review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused
Investigators say one immigration official abused his girlfriend for years. Another admitted he sexually abused a woman in his custody.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:15 PM
An AP review of crimes committed by ICE agents shows how their powers can be abused:
One official admitted he repeatedly sexually abused a woman in his custody.
Another is charged with taking bribes to remove detention orders on people targeted for deportation.
One official admitted he repeatedly sexually abused a woman in his custody.
Another is charged with taking bribes to remove detention orders on people targeted for deportation.
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Rep. Walkinshaw leaving today’s ICE hearing: “All of this comes from Stephen Miller’s sick, twisted, deranged Great Replacement Theory.” He says when Dems have the majority they will subpoena Miller to testify: “If he doesn’t he will end up in prison for contempt.” @pabloreports.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Rep. Walkinshaw leaving today’s ICE hearing: “All of this comes from Stephen Miller’s sick, twisted, deranged Great Replacement Theory.” He says when Dems have the majority they will subpoena Miller to testify: “If he doesn’t he will end up in prison for contempt.” @pabloreports.bsky.social
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Charges include physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found.
At least 24 ICE workers charged with crimes since 2020, AP finds
Charges include physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found.
www.oregonlive.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Charges include physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found.
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The decision to switch to a K-8 model is based on financial limits and under-enrollment, officials from Portland Public Schools said.
A Portland Public Schools campus is set to lose its high school grades
The decision to switch to a K-8 model is based on financial limits and under-enrollment, officials from Portland Public Schools said.
www.oregonlive.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The decision to switch to a K-8 model is based on financial limits and under-enrollment, officials from Portland Public Schools said.
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Father of the Year goes to Howard Lutnick for taking his wife and kids to lunch on Epstein's sex island
February 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Father of the Year goes to Howard Lutnick for taking his wife and kids to lunch on Epstein's sex island
"Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December through early February on record."
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Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
"Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December through early February on record."
apnews.com/article/west... @apnews.com @borenbears.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/west... @apnews.com @borenbears.bsky.social
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U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported. n.pr/46HdbOo
U.S. unexpectedly adds 130,000 jobs in January after a weak 2025
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported.
n.pr
February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December. Annual revisions show that job growth last year was far weaker than initially reported. n.pr/46HdbOo
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Unemployment rate was 4.3% in January with gains 13,000 less than the 143,000 jobs added a year ago
Delayed report shows US added 130,000 jobs in January as fatigued job growth continues
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Unemployment rate was 4.3% in January with gains 13,000 less than the 143,000 jobs added a year ago
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My menchies show a lotta distrust about the official jobs numbers right now.
Lemme be clear: I don't believe there's *any* political meddling in these numbers.
While the President has tried to mess with the BLS, he failed. I explain in a lot more detail, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kncV...
Lemme be clear: I don't believe there's *any* political meddling in these numbers.
While the President has tried to mess with the BLS, he failed. I explain in a lot more detail, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kncV...
The BLS, Jobs Data, And Trust: Justin Wolfers On What Really Happened
Is it possible for democracy to win a quiet battle—and nobody notices?
This clip tells a three-act story about the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the agency that produces the jobs report and…
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
My menchies show a lotta distrust about the official jobs numbers right now.
Lemme be clear: I don't believe there's *any* political meddling in these numbers.
While the President has tried to mess with the BLS, he failed. I explain in a lot more detail, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kncV...
Lemme be clear: I don't believe there's *any* political meddling in these numbers.
While the President has tried to mess with the BLS, he failed. I explain in a lot more detail, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kncV...
"Grand jury rejections are extraordinarily unusual, but have happened repeatedly in recent months in Washington... Prosecutors could try again to secure an indictment."
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Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video
A grand jury in Washington has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar wi...
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:37 PM
"Grand jury rejections are extraordinarily unusual, but have happened repeatedly in recent months in Washington... Prosecutors could try again to secure an indictment."
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Tina Brown telling Bezos he's wrong:
“'The data tells us what is valuable and where to focus.' No, it’s not the data that tells us, Jeff. It’s the intellect and enterprise of journalists searching out stories that readers didn’t know." tinabrown.substack.com/p/bafflement...
I agree but...
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“'The data tells us what is valuable and where to focus.' No, it’s not the data that tells us, Jeff. It’s the intellect and enterprise of journalists searching out stories that readers didn’t know." tinabrown.substack.com/p/bafflement...
I agree but...
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Bafflement with Bezos
The whole debacle of the Washington Post brand hara-kiri last week dispatched the myth that a tech billionaire could save serious journalism.
tinabrown.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Tina Brown telling Bezos he's wrong:
“'The data tells us what is valuable and where to focus.' No, it’s not the data that tells us, Jeff. It’s the intellect and enterprise of journalists searching out stories that readers didn’t know." tinabrown.substack.com/p/bafflement...
I agree but...
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“'The data tells us what is valuable and where to focus.' No, it’s not the data that tells us, Jeff. It’s the intellect and enterprise of journalists searching out stories that readers didn’t know." tinabrown.substack.com/p/bafflement...
I agree but...
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"The National Governors Association said it will no longer hold a formal meeting with Trump when governors are scheduled to convene in Washington later this month, after the White House planned to invite only Republican governors."
apnews.com/article/trum... AP News
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Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
The National Governors Association annual conference is unraveling after President Donald Trump did not invite some Democrats to events.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:35 PM
"The National Governors Association said it will no longer hold a formal meeting with Trump when governors are scheduled to convene in Washington later this month, after the White House planned to invite only Republican governors."
apnews.com/article/trum... AP News
apnews.com/article/trum... AP News
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JD Vance dodged a question on AF2 about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's ties to Epstein.
February 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
JD Vance dodged a question on AF2 about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's ties to Epstein.
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Under pressure from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Pam Bondi refuses to apologize to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse for her actions in the Epstein case.
February 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Under pressure from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Pam Bondi refuses to apologize to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse for her actions in the Epstein case.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal called on Epstein survivors in the hearing room to stand up and raise their hands to show who hasn't had the opportunity to meet with DOJ.
(Win McNamee / Getty Images)
(Win McNamee / Getty Images)
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Rep. Pramila Jayapal called on Epstein survivors in the hearing room to stand up and raise their hands to show who hasn't had the opportunity to meet with DOJ.
(Win McNamee / Getty Images)
(Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Heather Cox Richardson
"Enormous pushback against warehouses."
"Hugely troubling." "For profit prisons."
"The administration's rounding up and incarcerating undocumented immigrants. What we know about the really bad conditions."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgi8... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
"Enormous pushback against warehouses."
"Hugely troubling." "For profit prisons."
"The administration's rounding up and incarcerating undocumented immigrants. What we know about the really bad conditions."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgi8... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Politics Chat, February 10, 2026
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Heather Cox Richardson
"Enormous pushback against warehouses."
"Hugely troubling." "For profit prisons."
"The administration's rounding up and incarcerating undocumented immigrants. What we know about the really bad conditions."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgi8... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
"Enormous pushback against warehouses."
"Hugely troubling." "For profit prisons."
"The administration's rounding up and incarcerating undocumented immigrants. What we know about the really bad conditions."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgi8... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
@jimacosta.bsky.social Jim Acosta Show
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
@jimacosta.bsky.social Jim Acosta Show
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Selecting a female collaborator to head the DOJ while the Epstein files were going to be a major issue was a strategic choice.
Bondi should be marched through the streets with her hair shorn once we defeat these fascists.
Bondi should be marched through the streets with her hair shorn once we defeat these fascists.
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Selecting a female collaborator to head the DOJ while the Epstein files were going to be a major issue was a strategic choice.
Bondi should be marched through the streets with her hair shorn once we defeat these fascists.
Bondi should be marched through the streets with her hair shorn once we defeat these fascists.
"But the most recent measures show that while current life satisfaction has declined over the last decade, future optimism has dropped even more."
apnews.com/article/poll... AP News
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What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom
A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans' optimism about their future is at a low. Only 59% of U.S. adults rate their future life satisfaction highly, which is the lowest measure since Gallup began as...
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"But the most recent measures show that while current life satisfaction has declined over the last decade, future optimism has dropped even more."
apnews.com/article/poll... AP News
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"In new filings, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s signaled that it wants to ditch closure dates for the Kingston Fossil Plant and Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee, which would require further action from its board."
apnews.com/article/tenn... AP News
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US's largest public utility says it now doesn't want to close two coal-fired plants
The nation’s largest public utility says it now would prefer to keep operating two coal-fired power plants it had planned to shutter.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
"In new filings, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s signaled that it wants to ditch closure dates for the Kingston Fossil Plant and Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee, which would require further action from its board."
apnews.com/article/tenn... AP News
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“If these fu**ers think they’re going to intimidate us … they have another thing coming”
Major fail for Trump Admin
Grand jurors swat away an attempt by Justice Dept to prosecute Democratic members of Congress
youtube.com/shorts/O9Rr1...
Major fail for Trump Admin
Grand jurors swat away an attempt by Justice Dept to prosecute Democratic members of Congress
youtube.com/shorts/O9Rr1...
Major fail for Trump Admin. Grand jurors stop Justice Dept plan to prosecute Democrats in Congress
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
“If these fu**ers think they’re going to intimidate us … they have another thing coming”
Major fail for Trump Admin
Grand jurors swat away an attempt by Justice Dept to prosecute Democratic members of Congress
youtube.com/shorts/O9Rr1...
Major fail for Trump Admin
Grand jurors swat away an attempt by Justice Dept to prosecute Democratic members of Congress
youtube.com/shorts/O9Rr1...
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Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) attempted to ask Pam Bondi about how many co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein have been prosecuted by Justice Dept
February 11, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) attempted to ask Pam Bondi about how many co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein have been prosecuted by Justice Dept
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Not sure I've seen this before
Republicans simply surrendered time they were allotted to ask Pam Bondi questions.
A few minutes ago, they opted to defer back to Democrats early
Republicans simply surrendered time they were allotted to ask Pam Bondi questions.
A few minutes ago, they opted to defer back to Democrats early
February 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Not sure I've seen this before
Republicans simply surrendered time they were allotted to ask Pam Bondi questions.
A few minutes ago, they opted to defer back to Democrats early
Republicans simply surrendered time they were allotted to ask Pam Bondi questions.
A few minutes ago, they opted to defer back to Democrats early
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Helluva statement from Colorado Rep Crow (D) on the Trump administration's failure to indict him and others
February 11, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Helluva statement from Colorado Rep Crow (D) on the Trump administration's failure to indict him and others