Just Lilo
@justlilo.bsky.social
Trying to follow the heart of Jesus in a sometimes heartless world. PS, that's not an invitation for every digital sex worker to follow me. #ByeFelicia
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Just Lilo
@justlilo.bsky.social
· Feb 20
Lawfare is tracking over 70 cases of legal challenges to the Trump administration’s executive orders and actions, as well as cases on behalf of the Trump administration to enforce them.
Check out the tracker here, updated by @annahickey.bsky.social: www.lawfaremedia.org/projects-ser...
Check out the tracker here, updated by @annahickey.bsky.social: www.lawfaremedia.org/projects-ser...
Legal Challenge Tracker
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Trump has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after himself.
Earlier in the year, we reported on how Trump sent a DOGE team to the institute, where they publicly outed a sensitive Afghanistan program and prompted a Taliban crackdown.
Revisit our investigation ⤵️
Earlier in the year, we reported on how Trump sent a DOGE team to the institute, where they publicly outed a sensitive Afghanistan program and prompted a Taliban crackdown.
Revisit our investigation ⤵️
DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.
Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U...
www.propublica.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after himself.
Earlier in the year, we reported on how Trump sent a DOGE team to the institute, where they publicly outed a sensitive Afghanistan program and prompted a Taliban crackdown.
Revisit our investigation ⤵️
Earlier in the year, we reported on how Trump sent a DOGE team to the institute, where they publicly outed a sensitive Afghanistan program and prompted a Taliban crackdown.
Revisit our investigation ⤵️
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So not only were we busy telling the world what we were doing on insecure Signal chats, we were shooting down our own people at the same time. It has costs to put incompetent people in charge of national security, and I fear we are just beginning to pay them.
www.businessinsider.com/navy-warship...
www.businessinsider.com/navy-warship...
A Navy warship mistook US fighter jets for enemy missiles and opened fire. The targeted pilot saw his life flash before his eyes.
New documents reveal how the USS Gettysburg shot down an F/A-18 and nearly hit a second one above the Red Sea last year.
www.businessinsider.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
So not only were we busy telling the world what we were doing on insecure Signal chats, we were shooting down our own people at the same time. It has costs to put incompetent people in charge of national security, and I fear we are just beginning to pay them.
www.businessinsider.com/navy-warship...
www.businessinsider.com/navy-warship...
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worth saying that some portion of the freed slaves were themselves illegal aliens having been brought illegally into the united states by smugglers. if the birthright clause applies to them, it applies to undocumented immigrants
Here is the question presented. It's a relatively clean vehicle for the Supreme Court to finally decide whether it is lawful for the president to deny birthright citizenship to the children of immigrants. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
worth saying that some portion of the freed slaves were themselves illegal aliens having been brought illegally into the united states by smugglers. if the birthright clause applies to them, it applies to undocumented immigrants
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Three late November tropical cyclones have devastated cities and villages in countries around the Indian Ocean.
When "a region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week, the world needs to ask why this happened, not look away."
Read more:
When "a region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week, the world needs to ask why this happened, not look away."
Read more:
The Indian Ocean disaster is a climate tragedy — and needs more attention
A region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week. The world needs to ask why this happened, not look away.
www.nature.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Three late November tropical cyclones have devastated cities and villages in countries around the Indian Ocean.
When "a region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week, the world needs to ask why this happened, not look away."
Read more:
When "a region unused to tropical cyclones has had three in a week, the world needs to ask why this happened, not look away."
Read more:
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How the Trump White House protected the Tate human trafficking and influence network and how it’s a giant national security threat; Not just for the US but Europe and Ukraine in particular. spookyconnections.com/2025/12/05/t...
Tategate: How a Human Trafficking Suspect Was Protected by Trump’s White House
Uncovering how Andrew Tate’s trafficking case became entangled with the Trump White House, foreign influence networks, and the vulnerabilities of U.S. federal institutions. Examines DHS interference, ...
spookyconnections.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
How the Trump White House protected the Tate human trafficking and influence network and how it’s a giant national security threat; Not just for the US but Europe and Ukraine in particular. spookyconnections.com/2025/12/05/t...
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Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
Rep. Grijalva says ICE pepper-sprayed her at Tucson taco shop
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
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In Nov. 2024, Trump Jr. joined Unusual Machines, a drone maker, as an "advisor.” In October, they won a big contract from the Army.
On Dec. 3rd, Vulcan Elements, a start-up, got a $620 million loan from the DOD. You won't guess who invested back in August!
On Dec. 3rd, Vulcan Elements, a start-up, got a $620 million loan from the DOD. You won't guess who invested back in August!
Donald Trump Jr-backed start-up scores $600mn US federal government deal
President’s son’s fund 1789 Capital poised to capitalise from father’s administration
www.ft.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
In Nov. 2024, Trump Jr. joined Unusual Machines, a drone maker, as an "advisor.” In October, they won a big contract from the Army.
On Dec. 3rd, Vulcan Elements, a start-up, got a $620 million loan from the DOD. You won't guess who invested back in August!
On Dec. 3rd, Vulcan Elements, a start-up, got a $620 million loan from the DOD. You won't guess who invested back in August!
This is a great way to keep in your constituents loop!
This coming Wednesday, December 10, my team will be in Chehalis hosting mobile office hours.
If you're getting the runaround from a federal agency like the VA or Social Security Administration, stop by! We're ready to serve you.
If you're getting the runaround from a federal agency like the VA or Social Security Administration, stop by! We're ready to serve you.
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This is a great way to keep in your constituents loop!
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South Park
The Secretary of War demands Peter Thiel be released from the Park County Jail, but Chief Harris has some issues with that order.
The Secretary of War demands Peter Thiel be released from the Park County Jail, but Chief Harris has some issues with that order.
December 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
South Park
The Secretary of War demands Peter Thiel be released from the Park County Jail, but Chief Harris has some issues with that order.
The Secretary of War demands Peter Thiel be released from the Park County Jail, but Chief Harris has some issues with that order.
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Trump has granted clemency now to more than a dozen elected officials convicted or accused of corruption - and more than 1,500 other allies, donors, and loyalist criminals. 1/2
With the pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar D-TX, who had been accused of bribery and corruption, President Trump has now pardoned 12 members of Congress - 10 Republicans and 2 Democrats. (All but Cuellar had been convicted.)
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Trump has granted clemency now to more than a dozen elected officials convicted or accused of corruption - and more than 1,500 other allies, donors, and loyalist criminals. 1/2
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People in Charlotte whose friends were taken by the U.S. Border Patrol called 911 to ask for information.
Border Patrol agent’s gear stolen outside LongHorn in Charlotte, 911 calls show
People in Charlotte whose friends were taken by the U.S. Border Patrol called 911 to ask for information.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
People in Charlotte whose friends were taken by the U.S. Border Patrol called 911 to ask for information.
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A Cook County judge has ordered the building vacated by Dec. 12. Tenants want the City of Chicago to intervene.
Residents of South Shore building raided by feds protest surprise move-out date during 'freezing' cold
chicago.suntimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM
A Cook County judge has ordered the building vacated by Dec. 12. Tenants want the City of Chicago to intervene.
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Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says.
Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says
All eight judges worked out of immigration court offices at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, which is where Immigration and Customs Enforcement is headquartered in the city, the official told CBS News.
cbsn.ws
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in New York City, official says.
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Once again, @zacheverson.com is following the money....
New: "Nasdaq Tells Trump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma It ‘No Longer Meets’ Listing Requirements After Missed Report"
me, for @forbes.com
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Alt5 Sigma Told It’s ’Noncompliant’ by Nasdaq After Failing To File Earnings Report
A fintech firm that routed $500 million to an entity affiliated with President Trump is yet to file its report for the third quarter, which ended in September.
www.forbes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Once again, @zacheverson.com is following the money....
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If someone who doesn’t know Jesus, determines you must use Jesus the Christ’s name to celebrate a birth which did not happen on Dec 25, nor did it include fertility tree’s, nor did he proclaim it SHOULD be celebrated, especially not consumeristically, I’d say that’s taking Christ's name in vain, no?
a cartoon reindeer with christmas decorations on its antlers and a christmas tree .
ALT: a cartoon reindeer with christmas decorations on its antlers and a christmas tree .
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If someone who doesn’t know Jesus, determines you must use Jesus the Christ’s name to celebrate a birth which did not happen on Dec 25, nor did it include fertility tree’s, nor did he proclaim it SHOULD be celebrated, especially not consumeristically, I’d say that’s taking Christ's name in vain, no?
Patriarchy at work!
New: The Texas Comptroller’s office announced Tuesday it is removing women- and minority-owned businesses from the state program intended to give additional exposure to businesses owned by economically disadvantaged groups.
Texas removes women, minorities from small business program
The program will now only be eligible for service-disabled veterans. It will be called Veteran Heroes United in Business.
www.texastribune.org
December 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Patriarchy at work!
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He told them ‘Sexretary of War.’
Someone’s going to lose their job for this.
Someone’s going to lose their job for this.
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
He told them ‘Sexretary of War.’
Someone’s going to lose their job for this.
Someone’s going to lose their job for this.
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Tehran is running out of water. In November, President Masoud Pezeshkian said the capital would have to be moved.
Yeon-Woo Choi and Elfatih A. B. Eltahir of MIT write about the increasingly dire situation in Iran's capital for the Bulletin.
Yeon-Woo Choi and Elfatih A. B. Eltahir of MIT write about the increasingly dire situation in Iran's capital for the Bulletin.
Shifting storms, sweltering summers: Tehran faces future ‘Day Zero’ when the taps run dry
The water crisis in Tehran reflects not only this summer’s extreme heat but also several consecutive years of reduced precipitation and ongoing drought conditions across Iran.
thebulletin.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tehran is running out of water. In November, President Masoud Pezeshkian said the capital would have to be moved.
Yeon-Woo Choi and Elfatih A. B. Eltahir of MIT write about the increasingly dire situation in Iran's capital for the Bulletin.
Yeon-Woo Choi and Elfatih A. B. Eltahir of MIT write about the increasingly dire situation in Iran's capital for the Bulletin.
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Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny. (via @kuow.org)
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The Trump administration is expected to expand its travel ban to include around 30 countries, a bid to more aggressively curtail migration to the US
Trump to Expand Travel Ban to Around 30 Countries After Shooting
The Trump administration is expected to expand its travel ban to include around 30 countries, a bid to more aggressively curtail migration to the US following last week’s shooting of two National Guard members in Washington.
bloom.bg
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Trump administration is expected to expand its travel ban to include around 30 countries, a bid to more aggressively curtail migration to the US
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The Trump administration said it will withhold federal SNAP funding from more than 20 Democratic-led states unless they turn over sensitive personal data about program recipients to the Trump administration.
Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will halt federal payments that help administer the food stamp program to Democratic-led states next week if they do not turn over aid recipient data,...
www.reuters.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Trump administration said it will withhold federal SNAP funding from more than 20 Democratic-led states unless they turn over sensitive personal data about program recipients to the Trump administration.
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TPUSA has a budget of hundreds of millions of dollars
Voters of Tomorrow has the truth
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Voters of Tomorrow has the truth
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People often ask why Democrats don’t have something like TurningPoint USA — we do. It’s Voters of Tomorrow.
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
Can you chip in before midnight to help us win? 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/votho...
We’re on campuses across the country, organizing over 10,000 Gen Z members to engage our generation.
Can you chip in before midnight to help us win? 👇
secure.actblue.com/donate/votho...
December 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
TPUSA has a budget of hundreds of millions of dollars
Voters of Tomorrow has the truth
👇🏼
Voters of Tomorrow has the truth
👇🏼
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Trump administration renames Colorado’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory trib.al/qgEUiWj
Trump administration renames Colorado’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Federal officials on Monday renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory — which is headquartered in Golden — and removed any mention of renewable energy.
trib.al
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Trump administration renames Colorado’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory trib.al/qgEUiWj
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Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration gain access to state driver’s license data through a nationwide law enforcement computer network as part of the administration’s hunt for alleged noncitizen voters.
michiganadvance.com/2025/12/01/r...
michiganadvance.com/2025/12/01/r...
4 Republican states will help Homeland Security obtain driver’s license records • Michigan Advance
Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration gain access to state driver’s license data through a nationwide law enforcement computer network as part of the administration’s hun...
michiganadvance.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration gain access to state driver’s license data through a nationwide law enforcement computer network as part of the administration’s hunt for alleged noncitizen voters.
michiganadvance.com/2025/12/01/r...
michiganadvance.com/2025/12/01/r...