Megan O'Matz
@megomatz.bsky.social
Wisconsin reporter, ProPublica.
Milwaukee attorney offers $100,000 Crime Stoppers award in Nancy Guthrie case. www.wisn.com/article/milw...
Milwaukee attorney offering $100,000 reward in Nancy Guthrie search
Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, was believed to have been kidnapped from her Tucson home on February 1.
www.wisn.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Milwaukee attorney offers $100,000 Crime Stoppers award in Nancy Guthrie case. www.wisn.com/article/milw...
Reposted by Megan O'Matz
NEW: The FDA has removed a webpage warning about dangerous therapies claiming to treat autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under RFK Jr. to discredit long-established science.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
By @megomatz.bsky.social
Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments
The FDA has taken down a webpage warning about therapies and products making “false claims” of treating autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...
www.propublica.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
NEW: The FDA has removed a webpage warning about dangerous therapies claiming to treat autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under RFK Jr. to discredit long-established science.
By @megomatz.bsky.social
By @megomatz.bsky.social
Reposted by Megan O'Matz
NEW: Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments, by @megomatz.bsky.social
Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments
The FDA has taken down a webpage warning about therapies and products making “false claims” of treating autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...
www.propublica.org
February 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM
NEW: Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments, by @megomatz.bsky.social
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NEW: Rather than turn former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández over to immigration officials when he was released from prison less than four years into a 45-year sentence, the Trump administration paid to transport him 350 miles to a posh NYC hotel.
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
Amid Mass ICE Arrests, Trump Pardon Recipient Juan Orlando Hernández Given Special Treatment
After the former Honduran president was pardoned, ICE dropped its detainer on him, and he was whisked away to a luxury hotel in New York City.
www.propublica.org
February 18, 2026 at 12:28 PM
NEW: Rather than turn former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández over to immigration officials when he was released from prison less than four years into a 45-year sentence, the Trump administration paid to transport him 350 miles to a posh NYC hotel.
By @keribla.bsky.social
By @keribla.bsky.social
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For years, the FDA website warned of products and remedies claiming to treat autism that were being marketed deceptively and can be harmful.
Just a few:
•hyperbaric oxygen therapies
•chlorine dioxide
•raw camel milk.
Now, under RFK Jr, that advisory is gone.
New, @megomatz.bsky.social
Just a few:
•hyperbaric oxygen therapies
•chlorine dioxide
•raw camel milk.
Now, under RFK Jr, that advisory is gone.
New, @megomatz.bsky.social
Chlorine Dioxide, Raw Camel Milk: The FDA No Longer Warns Against These and Other Ineffective Autism Treatments
The FDA has taken down a webpage warning about therapies and products making “false claims” of treating autism. It’s part of a series of actions the agency has taken under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...
www.propublica.org
February 18, 2026 at 11:04 AM
For years, the FDA website warned of products and remedies claiming to treat autism that were being marketed deceptively and can be harmful.
Just a few:
•hyperbaric oxygen therapies
•chlorine dioxide
•raw camel milk.
Now, under RFK Jr, that advisory is gone.
New, @megomatz.bsky.social
Just a few:
•hyperbaric oxygen therapies
•chlorine dioxide
•raw camel milk.
Now, under RFK Jr, that advisory is gone.
New, @megomatz.bsky.social
Veterans and their advocates fear a new rule by the Department of Veterans Affairs — for determining disability compensation — will lower their payments for service-related illnesses and injuries. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings
The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.
www.stripes.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Veterans and their advocates fear a new rule by the Department of Veterans Affairs — for determining disability compensation — will lower their payments for service-related illnesses and injuries. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
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Not so long ago, President Trump’s ambassador to Canada lifted a ceremonial shovel at the groundbreaking of the Gordie Howe bridge.
Things have changed.
My new @propublica.org story:
Things have changed.
My new @propublica.org story:
Trump Threatens to Block Michigan-Canada Bridge He Once Championed
The president’s targeting of the bridge shows just how drastically U.S.-Canada relations have fallen between his two terms.
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Not so long ago, President Trump’s ambassador to Canada lifted a ceremonial shovel at the groundbreaking of the Gordie Howe bridge.
Things have changed.
My new @propublica.org story:
Things have changed.
My new @propublica.org story:
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Habeas cases filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have taken off to levels we have never seen before. Just look at that chart.
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Habeas cases filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have taken off to levels we have never seen before. Just look at that chart.
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
Was Catherine O’Hara’s heart in the wrong place, or is everyone else’s?
Catherine O’Hara Had a Rare Heart Condition Called Dextrocardia Situs Inversus — What Is It?
The actress was born with her heart on the right side of her chest, not the left. It’s not known if this condition has any link to O’Hara’s death last week.
www.everydayhealth.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Was Catherine O’Hara’s heart in the wrong place, or is everyone else’s?
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When you hear of a billionaire losing money on a pricey hobby or side business — whether it's a race horse or a newspaper — remember that those losses can actually create huge write-offs that let the ultrarich get away with paying little or no income tax.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
When You’re a Billionaire, Your Hobbies Can Slash Your Tax Bill
Thoroughbred horses, auto racing, massive ranches, luxury hotels. The hobbies and side businesses of the ultrawealthy create huge write-offs that can let them get away with paying little or no income ...
www.propublica.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
When you hear of a billionaire losing money on a pricey hobby or side business — whether it's a race horse or a newspaper — remember that those losses can actually create huge write-offs that let the ultrarich get away with paying little or no income tax.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
The 5-year-old boy in a bunny hat, whose image rocketed around the world, is facing an escalating effort by DHS to deport him.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
U.S. Seeks to Expedite Deportation of 5-Year-Old Liam Conejo Ramos
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:21 AM
The 5-year-old boy in a bunny hat, whose image rocketed around the world, is facing an escalating effort by DHS to deport him.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
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The letter highlighted this story I did with @megomatz.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social (and referenced other good stories from folks diligently following the dismantling of OCR under this administration.) www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...
www.propublica.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The letter highlighted this story I did with @megomatz.bsky.social and @jodiscohen.bsky.social (and referenced other good stories from folks diligently following the dismantling of OCR under this administration.) www.propublica.org/article/trum...
The US Department of Education wades into the "election integrity" space...
U.S. Department of Education Takes Actions to Protect Integrity of U.S. Elections
ED Launches Two FERPA Investigations to Determine whether Student Data was Illegally Shared with Entities for the Purpose of Influencing Elections.
www.ed.gov
February 5, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The US Department of Education wades into the "election integrity" space...
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In almost every instance, President Donald Trump’s administration blamed the injured and dead for the shooting within hours of the incident, raising questions about whether federal officials can fairly and objectively investigate their own.
“You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer”
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
In almost every instance, President Donald Trump’s administration blamed the injured and dead for the shooting within hours of the incident, raising questions about whether federal officials can fairly and objectively investigate their own.
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"Jeffrey Epstein likened bankrupt Detroit to a petri dish primed for monetary experimentation ... and separately was accused of involvement in a Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded the city’s general retirement system ..."
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Epstein declared bankrupt Detroit ‘desperate,’ worth experimenting in
An email and court filing are among several newly released Department of Justice documents that name-check the city.
www.freep.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
"Jeffrey Epstein likened bankrupt Detroit to a petri dish primed for monetary experimentation ... and separately was accused of involvement in a Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded the city’s general retirement system ..."
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Local police did not open investigations into six of the 12 shootings by on-duty federal agents that have led to the deaths or injuries of citizens and immigrants since September, an analysis by reporter Andy Mannix and team at @propublica.org found.
“You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer”
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Local police did not open investigations into six of the 12 shootings by on-duty federal agents that have led to the deaths or injuries of citizens and immigrants since September, an analysis by reporter Andy Mannix and team at @propublica.org found.
The Trump administration raided a Chicago apartment complex, claiming violent Venezuelan gang members had taken over the building. That was a lie, according to court records @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social / @jodiscohen.bsky.social obtained. The WI landlord, upset over squatters, allowed the search.
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The Trump administration raided a Chicago apartment complex, claiming violent Venezuelan gang members had taken over the building. That was a lie, according to court records @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social / @jodiscohen.bsky.social obtained. The WI landlord, upset over squatters, allowed the search.
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“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what an Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials.
(Published Dec. 2025)
(Published Dec. 2025)
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what an Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials.
(Published Dec. 2025)
(Published Dec. 2025)
The Education Department's efforts to fire staff cost over $28 million, GAO watchdog says / story by @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/02/02/n...
The Education Department's efforts to fire staff cost over $28 million, watchdog says
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office calculates the cost of efforts to fire civil rights staff, and questions the department's ability to enforce federal civil rights laws.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The Education Department's efforts to fire staff cost over $28 million, GAO watchdog says / story by @npr.org www.npr.org/2026/02/02/n...
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1/ BREAKING: Government documents reviewed by ProPublica identify Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa, 43, and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez, 35, as the two who fired their weapons during the deadly encounter with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
1/ BREAKING: Government documents reviewed by ProPublica identify Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa, 43, and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez, 35, as the two who fired their weapons during the deadly encounter with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Fairfield CT school cancels US Education Secretary Linda McMahon's visit after parent backlash. www.ctinsider.com/news/educati...
Fairfield school cancels US Education Secretary Linda McMahon's visit after parent backlash
After parents raised concerns, Fairfield canceled U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon's visit hours after the announcement.
www.ctinsider.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Fairfield CT school cancels US Education Secretary Linda McMahon's visit after parent backlash. www.ctinsider.com/news/educati...
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1/ NEW: @propublica.org has obtained a search warrant that the FBI is executing for records related to the contested 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., which has not yet been widely shared. It’s an extraordinary document.
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
1-28-26 Fulton Warrant
www.documentcloud.org
January 28, 2026 at 10:56 PM
1/ NEW: @propublica.org has obtained a search warrant that the FBI is executing for records related to the contested 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., which has not yet been widely shared. It’s an extraordinary document.
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Fetterman now calling for the firing of Kristi Noem this morning, accusing her of "trashing" Trump's border legacy. Fetterman is one of 7 Dems who voted to confirm her as head of Homeland Security last year.
January 27, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Fetterman now calling for the firing of Kristi Noem this morning, accusing her of "trashing" Trump's border legacy. Fetterman is one of 7 Dems who voted to confirm her as head of Homeland Security last year.
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany voted after the Jan 6 riot not to certify presidential votes for Biden in PA and AZ. He’s running now for governor and got Trump’s endorsement. “He has always been at my side.”
President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s open race for governor, solidifying the congressman’s front-runner status in the Republican primary.
Trump endorses Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open race for governor
President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s open race for governor. Tuesday's endorsement solidifies the congressman’s front-runner status in the Republican primary in the battleground state.
www.news8000.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany voted after the Jan 6 riot not to certify presidential votes for Biden in PA and AZ. He’s running now for governor and got Trump’s endorsement. “He has always been at my side.”
In MN, a Border Patrol agent squirted pepper spray in the face of a man who was being pinned down.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
Pepper-Sprayed While Pinned Down: A Searing Scene Provokes Outrage
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
In MN, a Border Patrol agent squirted pepper spray in the face of a man who was being pinned down.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...