Dave Levinthal
@davelevinthal.com
Investigative journalist, NOTUS senior editor, fake arctic explorer, free agent placekicker, #BillsMafia. DaveLevinthal.com
Could Mary Peltola be the key to Democrats winning the Senate in 2026?
And also: how about them Buffalo Bills?
My conversation last night on @cbsnews.com.
👀Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/democr...
And also: how about them Buffalo Bills?
My conversation last night on @cbsnews.com.
👀Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/democr...
January 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Could Mary Peltola be the key to Democrats winning the Senate in 2026?
And also: how about them Buffalo Bills?
My conversation last night on @cbsnews.com.
👀Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/democr...
And also: how about them Buffalo Bills?
My conversation last night on @cbsnews.com.
👀Watch: www.cbsnews.com/video/democr...
A leading Trump super PAC paid four U.S. Army Band members $950 each to play at a political event — something highly uncommon by both military and campaign committee standards, writes @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com www.notus.org/donald-trump...
Pro-Trump Super PAC Paid U.S. Army Musicians $950 Each for Event Entertainment
Military band members are generally restricted from participating in overtly political events.
www.notus.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:27 PM
A leading Trump super PAC paid four U.S. Army Band members $950 each to play at a political event — something highly uncommon by both military and campaign committee standards, writes @taylorgiorno.bsky.social of @notus.com www.notus.org/donald-trump...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
Last January, one plane forced to reroute because of a SpaceX explosion was running low on fuel, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and fly the jet and its 283 passengers through a designated debris zone to reach an airport.
“We’re Too Close to the Debris”: How SpaceX Rockets Put Passenger Planes at Risk
The FAA predicted Elon Musk’s Starship would cause “minor or minimal” disruption. Then the rockets exploded twice in three months over busy airspace. Flight data reveals how many planes scrambled to p...
www.propublica.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Last January, one plane forced to reroute because of a SpaceX explosion was running low on fuel, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and fly the jet and its 283 passengers through a designated debris zone to reach an airport.
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
Man charged with setting fire to historic synagogue in Mississippi reut.rs/3Z9PB8V
Man charged with setting fire to historic synagogue in Mississippi
Federal arson charges were filed on Monday against a man accused of setting fire to the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, home to the state's first Jewish congregation and an institute providing religious school programs for Jews across the U.S. Deep South.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Man charged with setting fire to historic synagogue in Mississippi reut.rs/3Z9PB8V
I can confirm that @davelevinthal.com is indeed so damned happy right now.
January 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I can confirm that @davelevinthal.com is indeed so damned happy right now.
In a very related matter, via @notus.com: www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
January 9, 2026 at 11:39 PM
In a very related matter, via @notus.com: www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
In a very related matter: www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
‘Disgusted': National Symphony Orchestra Members Fear Trump’s Kennedy Center Name Change Could Ruin Them
One member said that the president’s rebranding is even unpopular among the orchestra’s “most far-right members.”
www.notus.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:38 PM
In a very related matter: www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida pressed the IRS for favorable crypto rules.
His wife bought up to $100,000 in bitcoin the same day.
New in @notus.com:
www.notus.org/congress/byr...
His wife bought up to $100,000 in bitcoin the same day.
New in @notus.com:
www.notus.org/congress/byr...
Rep. Byron Donalds Pressed the IRS for Favorable Crypto Rules. His Wife Bought Bitcoin the Same Day.
Donalds’ office defended the purchase. But one former Republican lawmaker said the timing “really looks bad.”
www.notus.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida pressed the IRS for favorable crypto rules.
His wife bought up to $100,000 in bitcoin the same day.
New in @notus.com:
www.notus.org/congress/byr...
His wife bought up to $100,000 in bitcoin the same day.
New in @notus.com:
www.notus.org/congress/byr...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
Members of the National Symphony Orchestra warn that the Kennedy Center’s decision to add President Trump’s name to the building has already damaged their orchestra’s reputation and finances.
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
‘Disgusted': National Symphony Orchestra Members Fear Trump’s Kennedy Center Name Change Could Ruin Them
One member said that the president’s rebranding is even unpopular among the orchestra’s “most far-right members.”
www.notus.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Members of the National Symphony Orchestra warn that the Kennedy Center’s decision to add President Trump’s name to the building has already damaged their orchestra’s reputation and finances.
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
Exclusive: I obtained testimony from the Dec. trial where Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, describes an incident in June where he smashed a car window, is dragged 100 yards, and tased a Guatemalan man 10 times.
"I feared for my life," he said.
"I feared for my life," he said.
ICE officer who killed Minneapolis woman said he 'feared for his life' while arresting another driver last year
In courtroom testimony obtained by MS NOW, Jonathan Ross said he was dragged more than 100 yards by car during a traffic stop.
www.ms.now
January 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Exclusive: I obtained testimony from the Dec. trial where Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, describes an incident in June where he smashed a car window, is dragged 100 yards, and tased a Guatemalan man 10 times.
"I feared for my life," he said.
"I feared for my life," he said.
NEW: Exclusive details from @notus.com about how members of the National Symphony Orchestra are grappling with Trump’s Kennedy Center name change.
Hint: not well.
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
Hint: not well.
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
‘Disgusted': National Symphony Orchestra Members Fear Trump’s Kennedy Center Name Change Could Ruin Them
One member said that the president’s rebranding is even unpopular among the orchestra’s “most far-right members.”
www.notus.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
NEW: Exclusive details from @notus.com about how members of the National Symphony Orchestra are grappling with Trump’s Kennedy Center name change.
Hint: not well.
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
Hint: not well.
www.notus.org/us-news/kenn...
“One of Minnesota’s statewide police agencies said on Thursday that the federal gov’t suddenly “reversed course” on an initial plan to jointly investigate the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE officer…” — @josepagliery.bsky.social/ @notus.com
www.notus.org/us-news/minn...
www.notus.org/us-news/minn...
Minnesota Law Enforcement Says the Trump Administration Is Cutting Them Out of Shooting Investigation
The state investigative agency said it could no longer remain involved in any investigation without access to materials collected at the crime scene or the agents involved in the shooting.
www.notus.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
“One of Minnesota’s statewide police agencies said on Thursday that the federal gov’t suddenly “reversed course” on an initial plan to jointly investigate the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE officer…” — @josepagliery.bsky.social/ @notus.com
www.notus.org/us-news/minn...
www.notus.org/us-news/minn...
With Steny Hoyer’s retirement announcement, a good moment to revisit the 2022 “Red, White and Gray” project. www.businessinsider.com/gerontocracy...
'Red, White, and Gray': Key findings from Insider's investigation into the United States' gerontocracy
What it means for the United States when young Americans are governed by old leaders.
www.businessinsider.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
With Steny Hoyer’s retirement announcement, a good moment to revisit the 2022 “Red, White and Gray” project. www.businessinsider.com/gerontocracy...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
Jeanine Pirro recently invested up to $15,000 of her own money in Shopify stock. State attorneys general across the country have criticized the online retail giant for “pervasive illegality” and enabling of “unlawful conduct.”
www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
Jeanine Pirro Is Investing In an E-Commerce Company Facing Legal Scrutiny
Pirro has traded hundreds of equities amid congressional calls for a stock-ban law.
www.notus.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Jeanine Pirro recently invested up to $15,000 of her own money in Shopify stock. State attorneys general across the country have criticized the online retail giant for “pervasive illegality” and enabling of “unlawful conduct.”
www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
From the weekend: A crash course in what to expect this year out of Congress.
Rad roundtable conversation on SiriusXM's Julie Mason Show with @zachccohen.bsky.social @jessicawehrman.bsky.social and guest host Jason Dick.
Listen: sxm-publish-clips.content-ingest.siriusxm.com/clip/86d9bb2...
Rad roundtable conversation on SiriusXM's Julie Mason Show with @zachccohen.bsky.social @jessicawehrman.bsky.social and guest host Jason Dick.
Listen: sxm-publish-clips.content-ingest.siriusxm.com/clip/86d9bb2...
Reporters' Roundup Featuring: Jessica Wehrman, Zach Cohen, & Dave Levinthal
With Jason Dick in for Julie Mason
sxm-publish-clips.content-ingest.siriusxm.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
From the weekend: A crash course in what to expect this year out of Congress.
Rad roundtable conversation on SiriusXM's Julie Mason Show with @zachccohen.bsky.social @jessicawehrman.bsky.social and guest host Jason Dick.
Listen: sxm-publish-clips.content-ingest.siriusxm.com/clip/86d9bb2...
Rad roundtable conversation on SiriusXM's Julie Mason Show with @zachccohen.bsky.social @jessicawehrman.bsky.social and guest host Jason Dick.
Listen: sxm-publish-clips.content-ingest.siriusxm.com/clip/86d9bb2...
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is buying stock in an e-commerce company facing law enforcement scrutiny.
New from me in @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
New from me in @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
Jeanine Pirro Is Investing In an E-Commerce Company Facing Legal Scrutiny
Pirro has traded hundreds of equities amid congressional calls for a stock-ban law.
www.notus.org
January 7, 2026 at 12:31 PM
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is buying stock in an e-commerce company facing law enforcement scrutiny.
New from me in @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
New from me in @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/jeanin...
Revising January 6th's first draft — an unvarnished view of that day, from that day. davelevinthal.substack.com/p/revisiting...
Revisiting January 6th's first draft
An unvarnished view of that day, from that day.
davelevinthal.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Revising January 6th's first draft — an unvarnished view of that day, from that day. davelevinthal.substack.com/p/revisiting...
“Béla Fleck canceled an upcoming performance at the Kennedy Center, saying the venue has become too politically charged after a series of recent changes at the storied venue championed by President Donald Trump.” — @notus.com @ameliacolon.bsky.social www.notus.org/us-news/blue...
Grammy-Winning Bluegrass Musician Cancels Kennedy Center Show
Béla Fleck is one of nearly a dozen performers who have canceled their appearances at the storied arts venue in recent weeks.
www.notus.org
January 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
“Béla Fleck canceled an upcoming performance at the Kennedy Center, saying the venue has become too politically charged after a series of recent changes at the storied venue championed by President Donald Trump.” — @notus.com @ameliacolon.bsky.social www.notus.org/us-news/blue...
Today is the 5th anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
This is what my colleagues and I reported that day, from in and around the Capitol grounds. www.businessinsider.com/capitol-evac...
This is what my colleagues and I reported that day, from in and around the Capitol grounds. www.businessinsider.com/capitol-evac...
Lawmakers, Hill staffers, and reporters recount the harrowing experience as a violent pro-Trump mob broke into the Capitol to protest the electoral-vote count
The usually uneventful counting of Electoral College votes turned chaotic on Capitol Hill as Trump supporters broke into the halls and chambers of Congress.
www.businessinsider.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Today is the 5th anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
This is what my colleagues and I reported that day, from in and around the Capitol grounds. www.businessinsider.com/capitol-evac...
This is what my colleagues and I reported that day, from in and around the Capitol grounds. www.businessinsider.com/capitol-evac...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
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"Gold, Oil Stocks Rally After U.S. Captures Venezuela’s Maduro"
@siladitya.bsky.social, Ty Roush for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
"Gold, Oil Stocks Rally After U.S. Captures Venezuela’s Maduro"
@siladitya.bsky.social, Ty Roush for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Huh...
"Gold, Oil Stocks Rally After U.S. Captures Venezuela’s Maduro"
@siladitya.bsky.social, Ty Roush for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
"Gold, Oil Stocks Rally After U.S. Captures Venezuela’s Maduro"
@siladitya.bsky.social, Ty Roush for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
USCIS and DHS acknowledge refugee status isn't an option for Venezuelans who lost TPS despite Kristi Noem's Sunday comments stating the opposite.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
www.notus.org/immigration/...
DHS Acknowledges Venezuelans Who Lost TPS Status Don’t Qualify for Refugee Status
Noem had said on Sunday that refugee applications would go forward.
www.notus.org
January 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
USCIS and DHS acknowledge refugee status isn't an option for Venezuelans who lost TPS despite Kristi Noem's Sunday comments stating the opposite.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
www.notus.org/immigration/...
The holiday break may be over, but as we rocket into an election year, the @FEC has entered its 9th month without enough commissioners to enforce campaign finance laws.
Re-upping this @taylorgiorno.bsky.social / @notus.com jam, which explains how we got here. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Re-upping this @taylorgiorno.bsky.social / @notus.com jam, which explains how we got here. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
The FEC Has Effectively Been Shut Down for More Than 200 Days
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, concerns are growing across the political spectrum about the agency’s inability to investigate complaints, answer legal questions or even schedule meetings.
www.notus.org
January 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
The holiday break may be over, but as we rocket into an election year, the @FEC has entered its 9th month without enough commissioners to enforce campaign finance laws.
Re-upping this @taylorgiorno.bsky.social / @notus.com jam, which explains how we got here. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Re-upping this @taylorgiorno.bsky.social / @notus.com jam, which explains how we got here. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Reposted by Dave Levinthal
Year-end tally of Trump admin combat actions in 2025:
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike
First-ever US airstrikes in Nigeria put the second Trump admin’s 2025 combat actions at:
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—tonight’s strikes
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes (Mar-Apr)
—Somalia—120 strikes, 1 ground raid
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Iran—3 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
January 2, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Year-end tally of Trump admin combat actions in 2025:
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike
—Yemen—1,000+ strikes*
—Somalia—140+ strikes, 1 ground raid**
—Syria—78+ strikes, 3 ground raids***
—Iran—3 B-2 strikes
—Iraq—1 strike
—Nigeria—1 set of TLAM strikes
—Caribbean—11 strikes
—Eastern Pacific—20 strikes
—Venezuela—1 known CIA strike