J. Emory Parker 🏳️🌈
@jaspar.bsky.social
Pulitzer prize winning editor and news developer. Bluesky elder. Now: Data Editor at @statnews.bsky.social
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@jaspar.bsky.social
· Feb 14
STAT is backing up and monitoring CDC data in real time: See what's changing
STAT is backing up and monitoring CDC data in real time: See what's changing.
www.statnews.com
New from me: Here it is, everything I know about every change I've been monitoring on data.cdc.gov plus an archive of every file that's been removed or altered.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
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Military-grade Excel
February 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Military-grade Excel
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They’re trying to run the Kilmar Abrego Garcia playbook with a five year old boy in a bunny hat because nobody can find peace if they embarrass the Trump administration publicly. Normal people didn’t like it with Garcia and they really aren’t going to like it for Liam.
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 AM
They’re trying to run the Kilmar Abrego Garcia playbook with a five year old boy in a bunny hat because nobody can find peace if they embarrass the Trump administration publicly. Normal people didn’t like it with Garcia and they really aren’t going to like it for Liam.
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New reason for blocking congressionally obligated funds just dropped:
News from Jake Sherman & me
The Trump administration told Chuck Schumer the president would release billions in blocked funds for the massive Gateway project if Schumer backed putting renaming Dulles airport & Penn Station in NY for Trump, per multiple sources
punchbowl.news/archive/2526...
The Trump administration told Chuck Schumer the president would release billions in blocked funds for the massive Gateway project if Schumer backed putting renaming Dulles airport & Penn Station in NY for Trump, per multiple sources
punchbowl.news/archive/2526...
Pricing Page
punchbowl.news
February 6, 2026 at 2:41 AM
New reason for blocking congressionally obligated funds just dropped:
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some of you unironically talk like this
February 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
some of you unironically talk like this
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who's gonna take one for the team and try out the Trump-brand HRT?
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
who's gonna take one for the team and try out the Trump-brand HRT?
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This is such an important and under-appreciated point. More stories from MN because we just have more journalists who live here and know their communities
One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.
February 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This is such an important and under-appreciated point. More stories from MN because we just have more journalists who live here and know their communities
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Rental assistance hotlines in the state say calls for help have skyrocketed this year. Some callers say they’re not going to work because they’re afraid they’ll be detained by ICE if they leave the house. Others say a family breadwinner was detained, leaving them struggling to pay the bills.
Minneapolis allocates additional $1 million for rental assistance
The City of Minneapolis will allocate $1 million in funds for emergency rental assistance, as families impacted by the ongoing federal immigration operation seek help paying bills.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Rental assistance hotlines in the state say calls for help have skyrocketed this year. Some callers say they’re not going to work because they’re afraid they’ll be detained by ICE if they leave the house. Others say a family breadwinner was detained, leaving them struggling to pay the bills.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Quick question: which president is it that keeps acquiring voting stakes in private companies and also demands the authority to personally set companies’ DEI policies?
February 6, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Quick question: which president is it that keeps acquiring voting stakes in private companies and also demands the authority to personally set companies’ DEI policies?
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and coming up next at the national prayer breakfast we have this golden calf that we’re all worshiping now, lets get those hands in the air for the golden calf everybody
February 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
and coming up next at the national prayer breakfast we have this golden calf that we’re all worshiping now, lets get those hands in the air for the golden calf everybody
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“Colin Demarco, 26, was arrested by Arlington County Police on Jan. 22 and is now charged with attempted murder and carrying a firearm without a permit, along with the unlawful wearing of a mask.”
Unlawful wearing of a mask is kind of an odd one in this era of masked federal agents, no?
Unlawful wearing of a mask is kind of an odd one in this era of masked federal agents, no?
BREAKING: Maryland man charged with attempted murder of Russell Vought, head of the White House budget office and a co-author of Project 2025.
Maryland man facing attempted murder charges after showing up at OMB Director Russell Vought's home last year
Colin Demarco, 26, is also charged with carrying a firearm without a permit and the unlawful wearing of a mask.
nbcnews.to
February 6, 2026 at 12:28 AM
“Colin Demarco, 26, was arrested by Arlington County Police on Jan. 22 and is now charged with attempted murder and carrying a firearm without a permit, along with the unlawful wearing of a mask.”
Unlawful wearing of a mask is kind of an odd one in this era of masked federal agents, no?
Unlawful wearing of a mask is kind of an odd one in this era of masked federal agents, no?
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Compromise position: rename the Epstein files to “The Epstein files featuring Donald Trump”
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him
The startling offer, which was described by two people familiar with the conversation, was swiftly rejected by Schumer.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/p...
Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him
The startling offer, which was described by two people familiar with the conversation, was swiftly rejected by Schumer.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/p...
Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer last month that he was finally prepared to drop his freeze on billions of dollars in funding for a major New York infrastructure projec...
www.cnn.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Compromise position: rename the Epstein files to “The Epstein files featuring Donald Trump”
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Really wild to see this termed as a "rival" situation because Novo is a pharma company that actually developed and manufactures the drug in question for highly regulated distribution to the public and Hims & Hers is a uhhhh telehealth company selling unauthorized gray market versions of Novo's drug
Novo Nordisk rival Hims & Hers launches cheaper weight-loss pill ft.trib.al/DBF61eT
Novo Nordisk rival Hims & Hers launches cheaper weight-loss pill
US telehealth group will sell product for $49 a month, a third that of its Danish competitor
ft.trib.al
February 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Really wild to see this termed as a "rival" situation because Novo is a pharma company that actually developed and manufactures the drug in question for highly regulated distribution to the public and Hims & Hers is a uhhhh telehealth company selling unauthorized gray market versions of Novo's drug
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Trump is always focused on the issues important to ordinary Americans.
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him
The startling offer, which was described by two people familiar with the conversation, was swiftly rejected by Schumer.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/p...
Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him
The startling offer, which was described by two people familiar with the conversation, was swiftly rejected by Schumer.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/05/p...
Trump promises Schumer funding for NY tunnel project — if Penn Station and Dulles Airport are renamed after him | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer last month that he was finally prepared to drop his freeze on billions of dollars in funding for a major New York infrastructure projec...
www.cnn.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Trump is always focused on the issues important to ordinary Americans.
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“It seems our university leaders cannot even say that it is wrong to murder a former student in broad daylight because some people might disagree,” geography professor Kate Derickson
Faculty, students push University of Minnesota to denounce ICE and killing of alumnus Alex Pretti
It illustrates the complex balancing act for colleges and universities in responding to ICE actions.
www.startribune.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
“It seems our university leaders cannot even say that it is wrong to murder a former student in broad daylight because some people might disagree,” geography professor Kate Derickson
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paragraph 48: "In Mr. Trump’s second term, Ms. Britt has voted in line with the president 100 percent of the time."
February 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
paragraph 48: "In Mr. Trump’s second term, Ms. Britt has voted in line with the president 100 percent of the time."
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over the next 3 years, be ready for seeing a lot of coverage of Republican lawmakers, business leaders, university leaders who did absolutely nothing to stall Trump (on the contrary) — about how *actually* they were wringing their hands all along. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
February 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
over the next 3 years, be ready for seeing a lot of coverage of Republican lawmakers, business leaders, university leaders who did absolutely nothing to stall Trump (on the contrary) — about how *actually* they were wringing their hands all along. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
The State Fair is a lot of fun!
When this is over, and it is warmer, please consider a trip to the Twin Cities. It’s a gorgeous, generous place with great museums and cultural spots, and a walk/blade/bike around the lakes cannot be beat.
With employees afraid to work and customers fearful, Minneapolis businesses are losing $10 million to $20 million in sales a week, according to city estimates.
February 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The State Fair is a lot of fun!
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On Capitol Hill, a growing number of lawmakers — including a handful of Senate Republicans — want Kristi Noem to resign or be fired.
A new poll shows the American mainstream agrees. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
A new poll shows the American mainstream agrees. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
New national poll shows most Americans want Kristi Noem out at DHS
After federal agents killed Renee Good, polls showed a public backlash. After federal agents killed Alex Pretti, it got worse.
www.ms.now
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
On Capitol Hill, a growing number of lawmakers — including a handful of Senate Republicans — want Kristi Noem to resign or be fired.
A new poll shows the American mainstream agrees. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
A new poll shows the American mainstream agrees. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Despite two court orders to return Emilio Pena Jimenez to Minnesota from a detention center in Texas, the government sent him to Mexico.
Despite judge’s order, ICE sent an immigrant to Mexico instead of returning him to Minnesota
The government says the undocumented immigrant voluntarily left the U.S. His attorney is seeking a contempt of court finding as the federal courts remain overwhelmed by immigration cases.
bit.ly
February 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Despite two court orders to return Emilio Pena Jimenez to Minnesota from a detention center in Texas, the government sent him to Mexico.
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With employees afraid to work and customers fearful, Minneapolis businesses are losing $10 million to $20 million in sales a week, according to city estimates.
Minneapolis businesses losing millions in sales each week as ICE operation continues
Immigrant-owned businesses are bearing the brunt of the losses from Operation Metro Surge, but effects are widespread.
bit.ly
February 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
With employees afraid to work and customers fearful, Minneapolis businesses are losing $10 million to $20 million in sales a week, according to city estimates.
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NEW: Records reviewed by WIRED show DHS’s facial recognition app (Mobile Fortify) isn’t designed to actually "verify" identity—despite DHS claims and its agents relying on its matches to support probable cause in the field.
ICE and CBP’s Face-Recognition App Can’t Actually Verify Who People Are
ICE has used Mobile Fortify to identify immigrants and citizens alike over 100,000 times, by one estimate. It wasn't built to work like that—and only got approved after DHS abandoned its own privacy r...
www.wired.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
NEW: Records reviewed by WIRED show DHS’s facial recognition app (Mobile Fortify) isn’t designed to actually "verify" identity—despite DHS claims and its agents relying on its matches to support probable cause in the field.
The story says she thought about it a lot and it made her sad, but also that she did nothing about it and not only did she not speak out about it when she had opportunities, she continued to echo anti-immigrant talking points instead.
“.. I’m sad for our country,” she said. “I don’t think that the escalation that we’ve seen, particularly in Minnesota, I don’t think it is. … ”
She paused for another eight seconds ..
“.. productive.”
@nytimes.com #ALsen
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
She paused for another eight seconds ..
“.. productive.”
@nytimes.com #ALsen
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/u...
February 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The story says she thought about it a lot and it made her sad, but also that she did nothing about it and not only did she not speak out about it when she had opportunities, she continued to echo anti-immigrant talking points instead.
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While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
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Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Mingled With Silicon Valley Start-Ups
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...