Leah Feiger
@leahfeiger.bsky.social
senior politics editor @wired.com -- signal leahfeiger.86 with tips
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Since the start of this year, some 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE, according to government data — the highest number since recordkeeping began a decade ago. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
November 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Since the start of this year, some 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE, according to government data — the highest number since recordkeeping began a decade ago. www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...
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WIRED is hiring for a senior politics reporter who will write our weekly newsletter; detailed job description below. This role will be based in New York or DC and report to me; the salary range is $95,000 - $132,000. condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
WIRED is hiring for a senior politics reporter who will write our weekly newsletter; detailed job description below. This role will be based in New York or DC and report to me; the salary range is $95,000 - $132,000. condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
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It is hard to overstate just how fringe QAnon was when Marjorie Taylor Greene began posting videos about it (it wasn't even called QAnon yet).
Now, eight years later, her anger at Trump over Epstein can be linked directly to her QAnon beliefs...
www.wired.com/story/how-do...
Now, eight years later, her anger at Trump over Epstein can be linked directly to her QAnon beliefs...
www.wired.com/story/how-do...
How Donald Trump Lost Control of the Epstein Spin Cycle
Donald Trump has spent years benefiting from the QAnon's Jeffrey Epstein obsession. That’s all changing.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It is hard to overstate just how fringe QAnon was when Marjorie Taylor Greene began posting videos about it (it wasn't even called QAnon yet).
Now, eight years later, her anger at Trump over Epstein can be linked directly to her QAnon beliefs...
www.wired.com/story/how-do...
Now, eight years later, her anger at Trump over Epstein can be linked directly to her QAnon beliefs...
www.wired.com/story/how-do...
NEW: For months, the Social Security Administration was quietly sharing sensitive data about immigrants with DHS. Now it’s official.
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
Social Security Data Is Openly Being Shared With DHS to Target Immigrants
For months, the Social Security Administration was quietly sharing sensitive data about immigrants with DHS. Now it’s official.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
NEW: For months, the Social Security Administration was quietly sharing sensitive data about immigrants with DHS. Now it’s official.
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
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NEW: The White House intervened in a DHS investigation.
The target? Sex offender Andrew Tate.
The WH person? Paul “Nazi Streak” Ingrassia.
Who was previously also Tate’s lawyer.
A banger from @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Shapiro
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
The target? Sex offender Andrew Tate.
The WH person? Paul “Nazi Streak” Ingrassia.
Who was previously also Tate’s lawyer.
A banger from @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Shapiro
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
NEW: The White House intervened in a DHS investigation.
The target? Sex offender Andrew Tate.
The WH person? Paul “Nazi Streak” Ingrassia.
Who was previously also Tate’s lawyer.
A banger from @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Shapiro
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
The target? Sex offender Andrew Tate.
The WH person? Paul “Nazi Streak” Ingrassia.
Who was previously also Tate’s lawyer.
A banger from @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Shapiro
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
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We have to outlaw wildfire and invasive plant metaphors until someone can figure out what the hell is going on
November 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
We have to outlaw wildfire and invasive plant metaphors until someone can figure out what the hell is going on
would sell my kidney to get part 2 as fast as humanly possible
November 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
would sell my kidney to get part 2 as fast as humanly possible
we're hiring a senior politics writer at @wired.com -- come work with me!
Senior Writer, Politics
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
we're hiring a senior politics writer at @wired.com -- come work with me!
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MAGA: "Release the Epstein files"
Trump: "No"
Congress: "Here are 20,000 documents with deeply troubling messages from Epstein about Trump."
MAGA: "It's a hoax"
www.wired.com/story/maga-w...
Trump: "No"
Congress: "Here are 20,000 documents with deeply troubling messages from Epstein about Trump."
MAGA: "It's a hoax"
www.wired.com/story/maga-w...
All MAGA Wanted Was the Epstein Files. Now They're Ignoring Them
For years, MAGA influencers demanded the release of the Epstein files. Now that 20,000 documents have been released, many raising questions about Donald Trump, they're shrugging.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
MAGA: "Release the Epstein files"
Trump: "No"
Congress: "Here are 20,000 documents with deeply troubling messages from Epstein about Trump."
MAGA: "It's a hoax"
www.wired.com/story/maga-w...
Trump: "No"
Congress: "Here are 20,000 documents with deeply troubling messages from Epstein about Trump."
MAGA: "It's a hoax"
www.wired.com/story/maga-w...
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i know there are a lot of insane epstein stories out there right now but i promise you guys this one is EXTRA NUTS
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary. www.wired.com/story/jeffre...
Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
i know there are a lot of insane epstein stories out there right now but i promise you guys this one is EXTRA NUTS
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NEW: In text exchanges with a Bill Gates adviser from early in the first Trump presidency, Jeffrey Epstein presented himself as intimately familiar with Trump's then-current views, and even capable of passing messages from the White House to Gates through an intermediary. w/ @leahfeiger.bsky.social
Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.
www.wired.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NEW: In text exchanges with a Bill Gates adviser from early in the first Trump presidency, Jeffrey Epstein presented himself as intimately familiar with Trump's then-current views, and even capable of passing messages from the White House to Gates through an intermediary. w/ @leahfeiger.bsky.social
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Donald Trump claims he broke off contact with Jeffrey Epstein in 2004. But recently released text messages show Epstein presenting himself—to a Bill Gates associate—as plugged into the Trump White House as recently as 2017. from @timmarchman.bsky.social and @leahfeiger.bsky.social
Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.
www.wired.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Donald Trump claims he broke off contact with Jeffrey Epstein in 2004. But recently released text messages show Epstein presenting himself—to a Bill Gates associate—as plugged into the Trump White House as recently as 2017. from @timmarchman.bsky.social and @leahfeiger.bsky.social
SCOOP: In text messages sent in 2017, Jeffrey Epstein appears to position himself as a middleman between president Donald Trump’s administration and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. He seemingly represents himself as passing on information directly from Trump to Gates through an intermediary.
Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.
www.wired.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
SCOOP: In text messages sent in 2017, Jeffrey Epstein appears to position himself as a middleman between president Donald Trump’s administration and Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. He seemingly represents himself as passing on information directly from Trump to Gates through an intermediary.
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Stewart Rhodes relaunched the anti-government Oath Keepers militia almost two weeks ago.
Former members tell me they've no intention of rejoining and a crowdfunding campaign to raise $75k has so far received only 16 donations
www.wired.com/story/stewar...
Former members tell me they've no intention of rejoining and a crowdfunding campaign to raise $75k has so far received only 16 donations
www.wired.com/story/stewar...
Stewart Rhodes Relaunched the Oath Keepers. Even Old Oath Keepers Don’t Care
Militia leader Stewart Rhodes, who was convicted for his role in the January 6 attack, is asking potential new members and supporters to send money. Former allies are unconvinced.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Stewart Rhodes relaunched the anti-government Oath Keepers militia almost two weeks ago.
Former members tell me they've no intention of rejoining and a crowdfunding campaign to raise $75k has so far received only 16 donations
www.wired.com/story/stewar...
Former members tell me they've no intention of rejoining and a crowdfunding campaign to raise $75k has so far received only 16 donations
www.wired.com/story/stewar...
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SCOOP: ICE is allocating as much as $180 million to pay bounty hunters and private investigators who verify the address and location of undocumented people ICE wishes to detain, including with physical surveillance, according to procurement records reviewed by 404 Media.
ICE Plans to Spend $180 Million on Bounty Hunters to Stalk Immigrants
Newly released documents provide more details about ICE's plan to use bounty hunters and private investigators to find the location of undocumented immigrants.
www.404media.co
November 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
SCOOP: ICE is allocating as much as $180 million to pay bounty hunters and private investigators who verify the address and location of undocumented people ICE wishes to detain, including with physical surveillance, according to procurement records reviewed by 404 Media.
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EXCLUSIVE: DOGE whistleblower and former SSA Chief Data Officer Chuck Borges is running for office.
In his first interview since announcing his campaign for Maryland State Senate, he describes being sidelined at SSA + why government needs more technologists.
www.wired.com/story/doge-w...
In his first interview since announcing his campaign for Maryland State Senate, he describes being sidelined at SSA + why government needs more technologists.
www.wired.com/story/doge-w...
This DOGE Whistleblower Is Running for Office
WIRED spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
www.wired.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
EXCLUSIVE: DOGE whistleblower and former SSA Chief Data Officer Chuck Borges is running for office.
In his first interview since announcing his campaign for Maryland State Senate, he describes being sidelined at SSA + why government needs more technologists.
www.wired.com/story/doge-w...
In his first interview since announcing his campaign for Maryland State Senate, he describes being sidelined at SSA + why government needs more technologists.
www.wired.com/story/doge-w...
NEW: @wired.com spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
This DOGE Whistleblower Is Running for Office
WIRED spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
www.wired.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
NEW: @wired.com spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
This is....the first DOGE'd candidate?! I think?!
it's a worthwhile interview -- read @makenakelly.bsky.social:
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with the end of the shutdown looming, here's my look for @wired.com into what life has been like for EPA employees over the past five weeks: little to no heads up about who was getting furloughed next, important projects getting put on the back burner while deregulation moves forward:
The EPA Is in Chaos
“We learn who is furloughed when we send an email to someone and get the out-of-office message,” one employee tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
with the end of the shutdown looming, here's my look for @wired.com into what life has been like for EPA employees over the past five weeks: little to no heads up about who was getting furloughed next, important projects getting put on the back burner while deregulation moves forward:
NEW: Even with the end of the US government shutdown in sight, the EPA is in chaos.
@mollytaft.com spoke with employees at the agency about their instructions over the last 5 weeks (and lack thereof):
@mollytaft.com spoke with employees at the agency about their instructions over the last 5 weeks (and lack thereof):
The EPA Is in Chaos
“We learn who is furloughed when we send an email to someone and get the out-of-office message,” one employee tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NEW: Even with the end of the US government shutdown in sight, the EPA is in chaos.
@mollytaft.com spoke with employees at the agency about their instructions over the last 5 weeks (and lack thereof):
@mollytaft.com spoke with employees at the agency about their instructions over the last 5 weeks (and lack thereof):
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Super excited that we're hiring a senior writer to join @wired.com's culture team! If you're obsessed with internet culture and like our vibe, apply! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
Senior Writer, Culture
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Super excited that we're hiring a senior writer to join @wired.com's culture team! If you're obsessed with internet culture and like our vibe, apply! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
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NEW: SSA employees are getting extremely worried about how the agency will continue to provide benefits to some 70 million Americans, according to meeting minutes obtained by @wired.com. @zoeschiffer.bsky.social and @leahfeiger.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/social...
Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting
WIRED obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees pressed leadership on plans for the agency.
www.wired.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NEW: SSA employees are getting extremely worried about how the agency will continue to provide benefits to some 70 million Americans, according to meeting minutes obtained by @wired.com. @zoeschiffer.bsky.social and @leahfeiger.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/social...
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“I think I can speak for most of our employees when we say now more than ever, employees are feeling somewhat betrayed by the federal government as federal employees because of what we're navigating and the length in which we're navigating it.”
www.wired.com/story/social...
www.wired.com/story/social...
Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting
WIRED obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees pressed leadership on plans for the agency.
www.wired.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“I think I can speak for most of our employees when we say now more than ever, employees are feeling somewhat betrayed by the federal government as federal employees because of what we're navigating and the length in which we're navigating it.”
www.wired.com/story/social...
www.wired.com/story/social...
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SSA employees grilled management during a tense meeting about the government shutdown yesterday. “People are coming to me saying they cannot put gas in their car and they cannot afford to come to work anymore," one employee said. Scoop w/ @leahfeiger.bsky.social: www.wired.com/story/social...
Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting
WIRED obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees pressed leadership on plans for the agency.
www.wired.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
SSA employees grilled management during a tense meeting about the government shutdown yesterday. “People are coming to me saying they cannot put gas in their car and they cannot afford to come to work anymore," one employee said. Scoop w/ @leahfeiger.bsky.social: www.wired.com/story/social...
NEW: We obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees grilled leadership on plans for the agency during the shutdown + shared really upsetting stories from employees unable to get to work bc they can't afford gas.
from me and @zoeschiffer.bsky.social:
from me and @zoeschiffer.bsky.social:
Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting
WIRED obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees pressed leadership on plans for the agency.
www.wired.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NEW: We obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees grilled leadership on plans for the agency during the shutdown + shared really upsetting stories from employees unable to get to work bc they can't afford gas.
from me and @zoeschiffer.bsky.social:
from me and @zoeschiffer.bsky.social: