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“The official story—promulgated by Kristi Noem, and Stephen Miller and JD Vance—was a lie. They are lying to you. They're lying to us. They know it. And in fact, they seem proud of it,” says Chris Hayes on JD Vance saying he won’t apologize for labeling Alex Pretti an “assassin.”
‘For what?’: JD Vance refuses to apologize for smearing Alex Pretti
YouTube video by MS NOW
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February 5, 2026 at 1:47 AM
“The official story—promulgated by Kristi Noem, and Stephen Miller and JD Vance—was a lie. They are lying to you. They're lying to us. They know it. And in fact, they seem proud of it,” says Chris Hayes on JD Vance saying he won’t apologize for labeling Alex Pretti an “assassin.”
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If you can, take a few minutes to watch us run through the parade of lies from DHS.
“The official story—promulgated by Kristi Noem, and Stephen Miller and JD Vance—was a lie. They are lying to you. They're lying to us. They know it. And in fact, they seem proud of it,” says Chris Hayes on JD Vance saying he won’t apologize for labeling Alex Pretti an “assassin.”
‘For what?’: JD Vance refuses to apologize for smearing Alex Pretti
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:48 AM
If you can, take a few minutes to watch us run through the parade of lies from DHS.
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the "you'll get nothing and you'll be thankful" party
February 5, 2026 at 2:03 AM
the "you'll get nothing and you'll be thankful" party
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This is the same guy who convinced Nick Shirley to come to Minnesota and "investigate" the daycare centers. He's the main guy in the video with Shirley and is a known crackpot in Minnesota political circles.
a Republican witness in the GOP's "Somali Scammers" hearing details how he drives by childcare centers and looks at how many footprints in the snow there are to determine how many kids are there. Psycho stuff.
February 5, 2026 at 1:58 AM
This is the same guy who convinced Nick Shirley to come to Minnesota and "investigate" the daycare centers. He's the main guy in the video with Shirley and is a known crackpot in Minnesota political circles.
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hey I wonder if being all Epsteined-up had something to do with how quickly Paul Weiss caved to Trump's shakedown
Paul Weiss leader Brad Karp is stepping down from the role after a trove of emails released by the Justice Department detailed the lawyer’s close connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Paul Weiss Chief Karp Steps Down as Epstein Controversy Heats Up
Paul Weiss leader Brad Karp is stepping down from the role after a trove of emails released by the Justice Department detailed the lawyer’s close connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
bit.ly
February 5, 2026 at 2:18 AM
hey I wonder if being all Epsteined-up had something to do with how quickly Paul Weiss caved to Trump's shakedown
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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In May, SCOTU ruled in FEC v. Ted Cruz that a limit on how much candidates could repay themselves for loans was unconstitutional.
Two months later, Ratcliffe reported repaying himself $225,000 for a loan he made to his...
Two months later, Ratcliffe reported repaying himself $225,000 for a loan he made to his...
April 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
In May, SCOTU ruled in FEC v. Ted Cruz that a limit on how much candidates could repay themselves for loans was unconstitutional.
Two months later, Ratcliffe reported repaying himself $225,000 for a loan he made to his...
Two months later, Ratcliffe reported repaying himself $225,000 for a loan he made to his...
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Ratcliffe's wife, Michele, is an attorney specializing in real estate and cyber crimes.
She doesn't appear to have any other campaign-finance experience.
The campaign paid her $43,500 to manage its sleepy books.
That's 36% of its total...
She doesn't appear to have any other campaign-finance experience.
The campaign paid her $43,500 to manage its sleepy books.
That's 36% of its total...
April 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Ratcliffe's wife, Michele, is an attorney specializing in real estate and cyber crimes.
She doesn't appear to have any other campaign-finance experience.
The campaign paid her $43,500 to manage its sleepy books.
That's 36% of its total...
She doesn't appear to have any other campaign-finance experience.
The campaign paid her $43,500 to manage its sleepy books.
That's 36% of its total...
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John Ratcliffe is terminating his congressional campaign.
But not before it paid his wife $43,500.
And paid $11,000 to the firm that designed his personal website.
And repaid him $225,00 for a loan.
for...
But not before it paid his wife $43,500.
And paid $11,000 to the firm that designed his personal website.
And repaid him $225,00 for a loan.
for...
April 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
John Ratcliffe is terminating his congressional campaign.
But not before it paid his wife $43,500.
And paid $11,000 to the firm that designed his personal website.
And repaid him $225,00 for a loan.
for...
But not before it paid his wife $43,500.
And paid $11,000 to the firm that designed his personal website.
And repaid him $225,00 for a loan.
for...
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And John Ratcliffe's new website is most-definitely not campaign related.
It does not mention donations, volunteering or a district—but it does include a page titled “Private sector,” which says “Hire John.” ...
It does not mention donations, volunteering or a district—but it does include a page titled “Private sector,” which says “Hire John.” ...
April 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
And John Ratcliffe's new website is most-definitely not campaign related.
It does not mention donations, volunteering or a district—but it does include a page titled “Private sector,” which says “Hire John.” ...
It does not mention donations, volunteering or a district—but it does include a page titled “Private sector,” which says “Hire John.” ...
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Former Rep. John Ratcliffe’s campaign paid $11,000 to the firm that designed his new personal website.
@Forbes found no evidence that firm did any work on behalf of Ratcliffe’s old campaign.
The expenditure could violate @FEC rules.
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@Forbes found no evidence that firm did any work on behalf of Ratcliffe’s old campaign.
The expenditure could violate @FEC rules.
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April 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Former Rep. John Ratcliffe’s campaign paid $11,000 to the firm that designed his new personal website.
@Forbes found no evidence that firm did any work on behalf of Ratcliffe’s old campaign.
The expenditure could violate @FEC rules.
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@Forbes found no evidence that firm did any work on behalf of Ratcliffe’s old campaign.
The expenditure could violate @FEC rules.
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I stand corrected—
John Ratcliffe didn't answer my questions, but it appears he did in fact respond.
8/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2022/01/11/former-rep-john-ratcliffes-campaign-paid-11000-to-firm-that-designed-his-new-personal-website/?sh=2623a31f68ce
John Ratcliffe didn't answer my questions, but it appears he did in fact respond.
8/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2022/01/11/former-rep-john-ratcliffes-campaign-paid-11000-to-firm-that-designed-his-new-personal-website/?sh=2623a31f68ce
April 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I stand corrected—
John Ratcliffe didn't answer my questions, but it appears he did in fact respond.
8/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2022/01/11/former-rep-john-ratcliffes-campaign-paid-11000-to-firm-that-designed-his-new-personal-website/?sh=2623a31f68ce
John Ratcliffe didn't answer my questions, but it appears he did in fact respond.
8/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2022/01/11/former-rep-john-ratcliffes-campaign-paid-11000-to-firm-that-designed-his-new-personal-website/?sh=2623a31f68ce
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Forgot this happened.
Of course, blocking people probably isn't a great idea when you're in the business of gathering intelligence.
Of course, blocking people probably isn't a great idea when you're in the business of gathering intelligence.
I stand corrected—
John Ratcliffe didn't answer my questions, but it appears he did in fact respond.
8/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2022/01/11/former-rep-john-ratcliffes-campaign-paid-11000-to-firm-that-designed-his-new-personal-website/?sh=2623a31f68ce
John Ratcliffe didn't answer my questions, but it appears he did in fact respond.
8/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2022/01/11/former-rep-john-ratcliffes-campaign-paid-11000-to-firm-that-designed-his-new-personal-website/?sh=2623a31f68ce
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Forgot this happened.
Of course, blocking people probably isn't a great idea when you're in the business of gathering intelligence.
Of course, blocking people probably isn't a great idea when you're in the business of gathering intelligence.
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Really nuts how many men were like "Me Too went too far, and I need to email Jeffrey Epstein about it."
February 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Really nuts how many men were like "Me Too went too far, and I need to email Jeffrey Epstein about it."
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Thread:
So on this day when one of the oligarchs of our digitized and dystopic world is emptying one of America's greatest newsrooms of trained and committed journalists, I thought I would regale you all with a wonderful little anecdote about our world to come. It involves two of the finest...
So on this day when one of the oligarchs of our digitized and dystopic world is emptying one of America's greatest newsrooms of trained and committed journalists, I thought I would regale you all with a wonderful little anecdote about our world to come. It involves two of the finest...
February 5, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Thread:
So on this day when one of the oligarchs of our digitized and dystopic world is emptying one of America's greatest newsrooms of trained and committed journalists, I thought I would regale you all with a wonderful little anecdote about our world to come. It involves two of the finest...
So on this day when one of the oligarchs of our digitized and dystopic world is emptying one of America's greatest newsrooms of trained and committed journalists, I thought I would regale you all with a wonderful little anecdote about our world to come. It involves two of the finest...
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ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
Steve Bannon says the federal government is planning to send ICE officers to patrol polling stations during the midterms.
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"We're going to have ICE surround the polls come November."
"We're not going to sit here and allow you to steal the country again." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
ICE at the polls! Bannon is basically yelling “fire” in a crowded theater here. His objective is to cause chaos (and suppress votes on the left). And it’s already working.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
This threat works on multiple levels and doesn’t have to be “real” to serve its purpose.
Let me explain & offer some advice.
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Movements for political change usually take place with MUCH less popular support.
In before times, a POTUS would shift course.
In this one, we have to keep the pressure on to try to push @schumer.senate.gov et al to use overwhelming popular sentiment as a fulcrum in their DHS funding negotiations.
In before times, a POTUS would shift course.
In this one, we have to keep the pressure on to try to push @schumer.senate.gov et al to use overwhelming popular sentiment as a fulcrum in their DHS funding negotiations.
These numbers are simply incredible. It's very clear that most ordinary people have figured out that ICE is not remotely functioning as a law enforcement agency any longer and that none of this is about enforcing the law in any recognizable sense.
February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Movements for political change usually take place with MUCH less popular support.
In before times, a POTUS would shift course.
In this one, we have to keep the pressure on to try to push @schumer.senate.gov et al to use overwhelming popular sentiment as a fulcrum in their DHS funding negotiations.
In before times, a POTUS would shift course.
In this one, we have to keep the pressure on to try to push @schumer.senate.gov et al to use overwhelming popular sentiment as a fulcrum in their DHS funding negotiations.
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ask him if DOGE ever played a role in his baby breeding cult www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
February 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
ask him if DOGE ever played a role in his baby breeding cult www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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lets just say that if i was editor in chief of the left wing nypost/fox news that i would not let a day go by without some mention of the elon musk baby breeding cult
ask him if DOGE ever played a role in his baby breeding cult www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
February 4, 2026 at 10:35 PM
lets just say that if i was editor in chief of the left wing nypost/fox news that i would not let a day go by without some mention of the elon musk baby breeding cult
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A baby breeding cult led by a billionaire who spent time on pedophile island should be treated like a rogue state acquiring nukes.
lets just say that if i was editor in chief of the left wing nypost/fox news that i would not let a day go by without some mention of the elon musk baby breeding cult
ask him if DOGE ever played a role in his baby breeding cult www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
A baby breeding cult led by a billionaire who spent time on pedophile island should be treated like a rogue state acquiring nukes.
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“We want to do Nazi stuff but women gonna nag us about it, lol,” thinks subhuman Elon Musk
in order to save this country we are probably going to have to do things that make rich men sad 😔
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
“We want to do Nazi stuff but women gonna nag us about it, lol,” thinks subhuman Elon Musk
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If you want to read the transcript of the February 3 hearing where Julie Le had her "this job sucks" meltdown, now you can:
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM
If you want to read the transcript of the February 3 hearing where Julie Le had her "this job sucks" meltdown, now you can:
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
drive.google.com/file/d/1FnY2...
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NEWS
Elon Musk and others LOSE their bid to duck depositions in DOGE litigation.
Judge doubts protections for "high-ranking government officials" for multiple reasons. It's unclear they ever had that status, and Musk "left government service."
Doc buff.ly/uhpSOTz
Elon Musk and others LOSE their bid to duck depositions in DOGE litigation.
Judge doubts protections for "high-ranking government officials" for multiple reasons. It's unclear they ever had that status, and Musk "left government service."
Doc buff.ly/uhpSOTz
February 4, 2026 at 10:18 PM
NEWS
Elon Musk and others LOSE their bid to duck depositions in DOGE litigation.
Judge doubts protections for "high-ranking government officials" for multiple reasons. It's unclear they ever had that status, and Musk "left government service."
Doc buff.ly/uhpSOTz
Elon Musk and others LOSE their bid to duck depositions in DOGE litigation.
Judge doubts protections for "high-ranking government officials" for multiple reasons. It's unclear they ever had that status, and Musk "left government service."
Doc buff.ly/uhpSOTz