Catherine Prendergast🇺🇦🪬
@badtoss.bsky.social
Guggenheim Fellow, Prof Emerita and Author: The Gilded Edge (Dutton) and forthcoming, a book on America's home grown Soviet spy (37Ink). Oh, and tennis tweets. Expect them.
Lit rep: Mackenzie Brady Watson
Stacks at https://prendergastc.substack.com
Lit rep: Mackenzie Brady Watson
Stacks at https://prendergastc.substack.com
Pinned
A Century of Russian Disinformation: Part Two
Shakne Epstein, Schlemiel Turned GRU Spy
prendergastc.substack.com
I wrote about one of the first Soviet illegals who had at six names that he published or travelled under. They were experts at hiding their movements.
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Ostapenko waited until she was down 6-3,5-0 to play the right way against Mboko, but Vicky found a way to close the door (6-3,6-2)! 6 WTA 1000: 2 finals. The 19yo Canadian goes from outside of the top 300 to becoming a top 10 player in a year. Stunning, unreal, everything. Very cute hug at the net!
February 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Ostapenko waited until she was down 6-3,5-0 to play the right way against Mboko, but Vicky found a way to close the door (6-3,6-2)! 6 WTA 1000: 2 finals. The 19yo Canadian goes from outside of the top 300 to becoming a top 10 player in a year. Stunning, unreal, everything. Very cute hug at the net!
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Sen. @booker.senate.gov: What do you mean when you say you believe in the 'great replacement theory'? You think there is an active effort to replace Americans?
Trump nominee: The Democratic party has certainly shown signs of that
Trump nominee: The Democratic party has certainly shown signs of that
February 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Sen. @booker.senate.gov: What do you mean when you say you believe in the 'great replacement theory'? You think there is an active effort to replace Americans?
Trump nominee: The Democratic party has certainly shown signs of that
Trump nominee: The Democratic party has certainly shown signs of that
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Mitch McConnell let Trump off the hook in two impeachment trials that could have prevented Trump’s second term. A month after Trump threatened war against NATO, he publishes this weaksauce.
The biggest threat to NATO is that Republicans like McConnell are too cowardly to stand up to Trump’s madness
The biggest threat to NATO is that Republicans like McConnell are too cowardly to stand up to Trump’s madness
Opinion | Sen. Mitch McConnell on What the West Must Do Now
How to make the most of Munich.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Mitch McConnell let Trump off the hook in two impeachment trials that could have prevented Trump’s second term. A month after Trump threatened war against NATO, he publishes this weaksauce.
The biggest threat to NATO is that Republicans like McConnell are too cowardly to stand up to Trump’s madness
The biggest threat to NATO is that Republicans like McConnell are too cowardly to stand up to Trump’s madness
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Republicans in disarray.
Former Fox Anchor: You had Pam Bondi giving one of the most despicable performances two days ago in front of that that House committee and not even acknowledging the survivors that were standing behind her. That photo is going to go down in infamy.
February 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Republicans in disarray.
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Meta is running ads with AI Epstein chilling at the beach.
February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Meta is running ads with AI Epstein chilling at the beach.
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Since Secretary Collins took the helm, VHA has lost a net 20,400 employees, representing centuries' worth of experience.
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Since Secretary Collins took the helm, VHA has lost a net 20,400 employees, representing centuries' worth of experience.
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“…occasional reports of ICE detaining people on the Southwest Side continue to leave neighbors on edge. On days when reports of ICE activity in the area spread on social media, sales plummet, several business owners said.”
Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle To Recover As Midway Blitz Impacts Linger
Latino-owned businesses on the Southwest Side are still seeing low sales. "I hope people shop local and support local businesses," one owner said.
blockclubchicago.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
“…occasional reports of ICE detaining people on the Southwest Side continue to leave neighbors on edge. On days when reports of ICE activity in the area spread on social media, sales plummet, several business owners said.”
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I saw incredibly ill children with the measles when I was a resident in the early 90s. I still have memories of how sick those kids were and how we had to keep the rooms dark. Yikes!! Measles related pneumonia was awful!
February 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I saw incredibly ill children with the measles when I was a resident in the early 90s. I still have memories of how sick those kids were and how we had to keep the rooms dark. Yikes!! Measles related pneumonia was awful!
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“Though Black women only account for about 14% of the workforce, they represented over half of all women’s job losses during the U.S. employment market’s most volatile months in 2025, like March, April, June, and December.”
February 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM
“Though Black women only account for about 14% of the workforce, they represented over half of all women’s job losses during the U.S. employment market’s most volatile months in 2025, like March, April, June, and December.”
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You can see why the White House would want to TACO their metal tariffs.
“.. aluminum in America has surged to a record high well above $5,000 per metric ton .. The impact would be soon felt on anything made with aluminum -- including beer cans.”
@bloomberg.com
“.. aluminum in America has surged to a record high well above $5,000 per metric ton .. The impact would be soon felt on anything made with aluminum -- including beer cans.”
@bloomberg.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
You can see why the White House would want to TACO their metal tariffs.
“.. aluminum in America has surged to a record high well above $5,000 per metric ton .. The impact would be soon felt on anything made with aluminum -- including beer cans.”
@bloomberg.com
“.. aluminum in America has surged to a record high well above $5,000 per metric ton .. The impact would be soon felt on anything made with aluminum -- including beer cans.”
@bloomberg.com
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Joan W. Scott calling upon democrats everywhere👇🏽
“The suppression of gender studies is not only an attempt to suppress a critical analytical tool, but also knowledge itself.
“Defence of gender studies is… a vital stand (for)…democracy, one based on aspirations for equality and justice for all”.
“The suppression of gender studies is not only an attempt to suppress a critical analytical tool, but also knowledge itself.
“Defence of gender studies is… a vital stand (for)…democracy, one based on aspirations for equality and justice for all”.
Gender studies courses are shutting down across the US. The Epstein files reveal why | Joan Wallach Scott
Texas A&M University is the latest school to end women’s and gender studies programs and teaching race. We know why
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Joan W. Scott calling upon democrats everywhere👇🏽
“The suppression of gender studies is not only an attempt to suppress a critical analytical tool, but also knowledge itself.
“Defence of gender studies is… a vital stand (for)…democracy, one based on aspirations for equality and justice for all”.
“The suppression of gender studies is not only an attempt to suppress a critical analytical tool, but also knowledge itself.
“Defence of gender studies is… a vital stand (for)…democracy, one based on aspirations for equality and justice for all”.
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It's not a new observation at this point but that wild Noem/Lewandowski story in WSJ really brings home the extent to which all the Trump 2 cabinet-level goblins see their jobs as flying private, doing short-form video, and screaming at underlings. They all hate each other and none of them can read.
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 AM
It's not a new observation at this point but that wild Noem/Lewandowski story in WSJ really brings home the extent to which all the Trump 2 cabinet-level goblins see their jobs as flying private, doing short-form video, and screaming at underlings. They all hate each other and none of them can read.
In the past week, we’ve had our military/law enforcement cause car wrecks, ship wrecks, and a major airport to close.
February 13, 2026 at 4:53 AM
In the past week, we’ve had our military/law enforcement cause car wrecks, ship wrecks, and a major airport to close.
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NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
February 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
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If you needed proof that the UN is a joke of an organization that defends dictators and terrorists, here you go.
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 AM
If you needed proof that the UN is a joke of an organization that defends dictators and terrorists, here you go.
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CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
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This is just unconscionable man
February 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
This is just unconscionable man
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The Mankato City Council is preparing an emergency ordinance that is meant to hold agencies from outside the city carrying out law enforcement activities more accountable.
Mankato explores ordinance requiring federal agents to demask, wear IDs and body cams
The Mankato City Council is moving to demask ICE, Border Patrol and other law enforcement officers from outside the city, while requiring them to wear body cameras and something that identifies who th...
www.mprnews.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The Mankato City Council is preparing an emergency ordinance that is meant to hold agencies from outside the city carrying out law enforcement activities more accountable.
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Vladyslav Heraskevych, Ukraine's skeleton racer, was scheduled to compete in his third Olympic Games on Feb. 12. He was barred from taking part in the competition after refusing to change his helmet, one depicting the faces of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia's full-scale invasion.
'It means more than any medal' — Ukraine's skeleton racer sacrifices Olympic dream to honor war victims
Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
Wearing a helmet commemorating Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia is no...
kyivindependent.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Vladyslav Heraskevych, Ukraine's skeleton racer, was scheduled to compete in his third Olympic Games on Feb. 12. He was barred from taking part in the competition after refusing to change his helmet, one depicting the faces of Ukrainian athletes killed during Russia's full-scale invasion.
Please give this man an Emmy.
Guys getting to chat with Zahn McClarnon was everything #darkwinds #tvsky
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Please give this man an Emmy.
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Firing a pilot for leaving Kristi Noem's blanket behind. Berating staff when she's not on TV enough. Inside the constant chaos at DHS.
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
on.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Spread this one like WILDFIRE.
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“.. Noem and Lewandowski frequently berate senior level staff, give polygraph tests to employees they don’t trust and have fired employees—in one incident, Lewandowski fired a U.S. Coast Guard pilot after Noem’s blanket was left behind on a plane ..”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
February 13, 2026 at 2:09 AM
“.. Noem and Lewandowski frequently berate senior level staff, give polygraph tests to employees they don’t trust and have fired employees—in one incident, Lewandowski fired a U.S. Coast Guard pilot after Noem’s blanket was left behind on a plane ..”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Seriously, bless every editor at the WSJ that read the words “the blanket incident” and walked on by.
February 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Seriously, bless every editor at the WSJ that read the words “the blanket incident” and walked on by.
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But NYC is still keeping its ties with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), which has acquired substantial stakes in major NYC real estate, including the Empire State Building, the Plaza Hotel, the St. Regis, & Manhattan West.
Same Qatar that funds Hamas and Islamic extremist groups in Sudan.
Same Qatar that funds Hamas and Islamic extremist groups in Sudan.
February 13, 2026 at 2:21 AM
But NYC is still keeping its ties with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), which has acquired substantial stakes in major NYC real estate, including the Empire State Building, the Plaza Hotel, the St. Regis, & Manhattan West.
Same Qatar that funds Hamas and Islamic extremist groups in Sudan.
Same Qatar that funds Hamas and Islamic extremist groups in Sudan.