Asha Rangappa
@asharangappa.bsky.social
Fmr FBI Special Agent, lawyer, @JacksonYale. Tiger(ish) mom. Legal and national security analyst. Editor @just_security. Steam mop influencer. Views mine.
https://asharangappa.substack.com
https://asharangappa.substack.com
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I have an announcement to make — I’m writing a book!
“I think the problem *might have been* that there was a *Stonehenge* monument *on the stage* that was in *danger* of being *crushed* by…*a DWARF*”
watching the new criterion 4k of THIS IS SPINAL TAP. haven't seen this movie in a decade but I did watch it basically every week as a teenager and I still remember every single line
December 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
“I think the problem *might have been* that there was a *Stonehenge* monument *on the stage* that was in *danger* of being *crushed* by…*a DWARF*”
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I didn't think it was possible for his Rob Reiner post to be the second most repulsive thing he said today. bsky.app/profile/acyn...
Trump on Brown University: You would really have to ask the school about that because this was a school problem. They had their own guards, their own police, their own everything but you would have to ask that question to the school and not to the FBI.
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I didn't think it was possible for his Rob Reiner post to be the second most repulsive thing he said today. bsky.app/profile/acyn...
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While the Brown University shooting investigation remains underway, the FBI Director seemingly found time to talk about his love life.
December 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
While the Brown University shooting investigation remains underway, the FBI Director seemingly found time to talk about his love life.
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
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What a lede:
"A heinous act of violence. A faceless killer on the loose. A desperate manhunt. An F.B.I. director with a finger poised over the “post” button on his social media account."
"A heinous act of violence. A faceless killer on the loose. A desperate manhunt. An F.B.I. director with a finger poised over the “post” button on his social media account."
FBI Director Kash Patel, Eager for Spotlight, Casts Aside Caution in Social Media Posts www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/u...
Eager for Center Stage, Patel Casts Aside Caution in Statements as F.B.I. Leader
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM
What a lede:
"A heinous act of violence. A faceless killer on the loose. A desperate manhunt. An F.B.I. director with a finger poised over the “post” button on his social media account."
"A heinous act of violence. A faceless killer on the loose. A desperate manhunt. An F.B.I. director with a finger poised over the “post” button on his social media account."
"Mr. Kast is the son of German immigrants. His brother Miguel was a former minister during Chile’s military dictatorship under Gen. Augusto Pinochet. Mr. Kast has expressed admiration for General Pinochet, who ruled the country for nearly two decades"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/w...
Conservative Wins Resoundingly in Chile’s Presidential Election
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:49 AM
"Mr. Kast is the son of German immigrants. His brother Miguel was a former minister during Chile’s military dictatorship under Gen. Augusto Pinochet. Mr. Kast has expressed admiration for General Pinochet, who ruled the country for nearly two decades"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/w...
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🧵Speaking truth to power is never easy. I haven't spoken publicly much about the personal toll of my choice to speak out about my time working on election integrity issues at Facebook. But I was willing to share some details here. Despite the ensuing challenges, I say unequivocally: No regrets. 1/4
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🧵Speaking truth to power is never easy. I haven't spoken publicly much about the personal toll of my choice to speak out about my time working on election integrity issues at Facebook. But I was willing to share some details here. Despite the ensuing challenges, I say unequivocally: No regrets. 1/4
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The lawless killing spree continues.
The administration justifies this slaughter by claiming there’s an armed conflict.
But it won’t even tell the U.S. public who the supposed enemies are.
Of course, there’s no armed conflict.
And outside armed conflict, we call premeditated killing murder.
The administration justifies this slaughter by claiming there’s an armed conflict.
But it won’t even tell the U.S. public who the supposed enemies are.
Of course, there’s no armed conflict.
And outside armed conflict, we call premeditated killing murder.
December 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The lawless killing spree continues.
The administration justifies this slaughter by claiming there’s an armed conflict.
But it won’t even tell the U.S. public who the supposed enemies are.
Of course, there’s no armed conflict.
And outside armed conflict, we call premeditated killing murder.
The administration justifies this slaughter by claiming there’s an armed conflict.
But it won’t even tell the U.S. public who the supposed enemies are.
Of course, there’s no armed conflict.
And outside armed conflict, we call premeditated killing murder.
The responses from MTG and Thomas Massie are examples of how deciding not to comply with Trump’s lotalty tests sets you free.
GOP: Wouldn’t that feel soooo good???
GOP: Wouldn’t that feel soooo good???
Marjorie Taylor Greene called out Trump’s vile tweet following the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The responses from MTG and Thomas Massie are examples of how deciding not to comply with Trump’s lotalty tests sets you free.
GOP: Wouldn’t that feel soooo good???
GOP: Wouldn’t that feel soooo good???
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Use today to remember how incredible Rob Reiner was.
Not to repeat what we already know about Trump.
Not to repeat what we already know about Trump.
When I was a freshman in college, I was a reporter for the newspaper.
One assignment that year was to cover Ron Howard, screening the movie Parenthood and then talking about it w the audience afterward
So I watched the entire movie like everyone else, but since I was
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One assignment that year was to cover Ron Howard, screening the movie Parenthood and then talking about it w the audience afterward
So I watched the entire movie like everyone else, but since I was
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a young man with long blonde hair is looking at the camera and saying `` as you wish '' .
ALT: a young man with long blonde hair is looking at the camera and saying `` as you wish '' .
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Use today to remember how incredible Rob Reiner was.
Not to repeat what we already know about Trump.
Not to repeat what we already know about Trump.
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I simply could not and would not respond on social media last night about Rob and Michele. I am beyond devastated at the loss of two dear friends. There will be lots of mentions of his brilliant as an actor and director. He was just a wonderful person, as was she. Generous, a true Mensch.
December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I simply could not and would not respond on social media last night about Rob and Michele. I am beyond devastated at the loss of two dear friends. There will be lots of mentions of his brilliant as an actor and director. He was just a wonderful person, as was she. Generous, a true Mensch.
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Whether it's an obscure adjunct professor posting that Charlie Kirk did some bad things or it's the president of the United States celebrating Rob Reiner's death, there's plenty of incivility on both sides.
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Whether it's an obscure adjunct professor posting that Charlie Kirk did some bad things or it's the president of the United States celebrating Rob Reiner's death, there's plenty of incivility on both sides.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The Trump comments about Rob Reiner are extra batshit because a few months ago people were getting fired and civil war was being threatened because some people dared to accurately describe Charlie Kirk's beliefs
December 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Trump comments about Rob Reiner are extra batshit because a few months ago people were getting fired and civil war was being threatened because some people dared to accurately describe Charlie Kirk's beliefs
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Republican congressman 👇🏽
December 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Republican congressman 👇🏽
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Judge Dugan, the Wisconsin judge the Trump administration is attempting to prosecute for obstructing the arrest of a noncitizen is on trial this week. All the background you need to understand the case here. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Judge Dugan, the Wisconsin judge the Trump administration is attempting to prosecute for obstructing the arrest of a noncitizen is on trial this week. All the background you need to understand the case here. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Everyone in this admin, from the president on down, rushes to social media to put things out rather than act responsibly and prudently. Always looking to declare victory while seeking praise.
December 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Everyone in this admin, from the president on down, rushes to social media to put things out rather than act responsibly and prudently. Always looking to declare victory while seeking praise.
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's son was pulled over by ICE and forced to prove he is an American.
Two options:
1) ICE deliberately targeted him.
2) ICE is stopping all non-White people without any probable cause and forcing them to prove they are citizens.
Hard to say which option is scarier.
Two options:
1) ICE deliberately targeted him.
2) ICE is stopping all non-White people without any probable cause and forcing them to prove they are citizens.
Hard to say which option is scarier.
December 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's son was pulled over by ICE and forced to prove he is an American.
Two options:
1) ICE deliberately targeted him.
2) ICE is stopping all non-White people without any probable cause and forcing them to prove they are citizens.
Hard to say which option is scarier.
Two options:
1) ICE deliberately targeted him.
2) ICE is stopping all non-White people without any probable cause and forcing them to prove they are citizens.
Hard to say which option is scarier.
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13 years ago today.
December 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
13 years ago today.
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WSJ explains how FBI was able to solve Pipe Bomber case after so many years: an Agent wrote code to access T-Mobile data FBI HAD thought was corrupted.
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
WSJ explains how FBI was able to solve Pipe Bomber case after so many years: an Agent wrote code to access T-Mobile data FBI HAD thought was corrupted.
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Yes.
A few easy hacks (which could have saved my students many downgrades):
♦️"Hindu" describes a religion (adj), or person following it (n). "Hindi" is a language.
♦️"Afghan" (n) is a person. An "Afghani" (n) is a unit of currency.
♦️(Bonus: The Mahatma's name is spelled "GandHi." Not "GHandi.")
A few easy hacks (which could have saved my students many downgrades):
♦️"Hindu" describes a religion (adj), or person following it (n). "Hindi" is a language.
♦️"Afghan" (n) is a person. An "Afghani" (n) is a unit of currency.
♦️(Bonus: The Mahatma's name is spelled "GandHi." Not "GHandi.")
There are many disturbing things in this article, but the biggest one is that the editors at @nypost.com don’t know the difference between a language and one of the major religions of the world
December 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Yes.
A few easy hacks (which could have saved my students many downgrades):
♦️"Hindu" describes a religion (adj), or person following it (n). "Hindi" is a language.
♦️"Afghan" (n) is a person. An "Afghani" (n) is a unit of currency.
♦️(Bonus: The Mahatma's name is spelled "GandHi." Not "GHandi.")
A few easy hacks (which could have saved my students many downgrades):
♦️"Hindu" describes a religion (adj), or person following it (n). "Hindi" is a language.
♦️"Afghan" (n) is a person. An "Afghani" (n) is a unit of currency.
♦️(Bonus: The Mahatma's name is spelled "GandHi." Not "GHandi.")
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The FBI is run by a social media clown. They jumped the gun on the Charlie Kirk shooter as well.
BREAKING: Person of interest in Brown University shooting being released by police, mayor says. Gunman is still at large
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The FBI is run by a social media clown. They jumped the gun on the Charlie Kirk shooter as well.
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ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
December 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
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One citizen said that federal agents in Idaho pointed guns at her children, ages 6 and 8, and dragged her 14-year-old daughter out of a truck and zip-tied her.
The mother told investigators that an agent threatened to “fucking blow your head off.”
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
The mother told investigators that an agent threatened to “fucking blow your head off.”
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
Immigration Agents Have Often Grabbed and Mistreated Citizens, Congressional Investigators Find
Prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, an investigation by Senate Democrats documented the experiences of nearly two dozen citizens wrongly detained by immigration agents, contradicting the Trump adminis...
www.propublica.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
One citizen said that federal agents in Idaho pointed guns at her children, ages 6 and 8, and dragged her 14-year-old daughter out of a truck and zip-tied her.
The mother told investigators that an agent threatened to “fucking blow your head off.”
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
The mother told investigators that an agent threatened to “fucking blow your head off.”
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social