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NEWS: Trump lashes out on Presidents’ Day as Trump Tower sees large protests.
More key Trump officials revealed in Epstein Files as powerful billionaire resigns from his post.
Horrific mass shooting in Rhode Island during boys hockey game.
FBI blocks all access to Alex Pretti evidence.
More key Trump officials revealed in Epstein Files as powerful billionaire resigns from his post.
Horrific mass shooting in Rhode Island during boys hockey game.
FBI blocks all access to Alex Pretti evidence.
NEWS: Trump Lashes Out as Protests Grow on Presidents' Day and More Key Trump Officials Revealed in Epstein Files
Good afternoon everyone.
open.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
NEWS: Trump lashes out on Presidents’ Day as Trump Tower sees large protests.
More key Trump officials revealed in Epstein Files as powerful billionaire resigns from his post.
Horrific mass shooting in Rhode Island during boys hockey game.
FBI blocks all access to Alex Pretti evidence.
More key Trump officials revealed in Epstein Files as powerful billionaire resigns from his post.
Horrific mass shooting in Rhode Island during boys hockey game.
FBI blocks all access to Alex Pretti evidence.
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"It’s increasingly evident that preserving democratic governance in Europe is going to require the EU to make deep regulatory changes to the operation of (mostly American) social media platforms."
Rubio Offers Europe Trumpism With a Human Face
All the talk of friendship and partnership masked a deeper hostility.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
"It’s increasingly evident that preserving democratic governance in Europe is going to require the EU to make deep regulatory changes to the operation of (mostly American) social media platforms."
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The Trump administration has been ordered to temporarily restore displays about George Washington’s ownership of enslaved people at a monument on the site of his former house in Philadelphia, after a judge said that the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House
The judge said the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths after the administration took down displays about slavery at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia.
nyti.ms
February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Trump administration has been ordered to temporarily restore displays about George Washington’s ownership of enslaved people at a monument on the site of his former house in Philadelphia, after a judge said that the government did not have the power to erase or alter historical truths.
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"The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that ICE had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or lease the property to the federal government.
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
Warehouse owner won’t sell Dallas County property to ICE for migrant detention center
The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or...
www.dallasnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that ICE had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or lease the property to the federal government.
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...
www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...
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"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.
We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.
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MONTCLAIR SUNDAYS ANNIVERSARY
YouTube video by Julie Cohen
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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"...they have abandoned all pretense, because that’s just a flat out lie."
"Are they brazen enough? Does John Roberts feel invulnerable enough at this point that the Court can just say black is white, up is down, and climate is not a problem? That’ll be interesting to watch."
"Just making s**t up" — David Roberts sounds off on the EPA
"To say members of Congress didn’t anticipate a specific pollutant is just f**king comical."
www.publicnotice.co
February 16, 2026 at 10:57 PM
"...they have abandoned all pretense, because that’s just a flat out lie."
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Hutchins TX mayor, on news that a local warehouse won't be sold to ICE for a Trump prison camp:
"Your concerns did not go unnoticed, and your professional decorum shown during our city council meetings, as well as the protest here at City Hall, is much appreciated..."
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
"Your concerns did not go unnoticed, and your professional decorum shown during our city council meetings, as well as the protest here at City Hall, is much appreciated..."
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
February 16, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Hutchins TX mayor, on news that a local warehouse won't be sold to ICE for a Trump prison camp:
"Your concerns did not go unnoticed, and your professional decorum shown during our city council meetings, as well as the protest here at City Hall, is much appreciated..."
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
"Your concerns did not go unnoticed, and your professional decorum shown during our city council meetings, as well as the protest here at City Hall, is much appreciated..."
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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Minnesota's top investigative agency says federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
FBI formally refuses to share evidence in Alex Pretti killing, Minnesota investigators say
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
www.cbsnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Minnesota's top investigative agency says federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating
‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating
Advisory board member says Europe already paying price for lack of preparation but adapting is ‘not rocket science’
Keeping Europe safe from extreme weather “is not rocket science”, a top researcher has said, as the EU’s climate advisory board urges countries to prepare for a catastrophic 3C of global heating.
Maarten van Aalst, a member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC), said the continent was already “paying a price” for its lack of preparation but that adapting to a hotter future was in part “common sense and low-hanging fruit”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating
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In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of Teddy Roosevelt oppose mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters.
Teddy Roosevelt’s family urges GOP to protect Boundary Waters
In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near the Minnesota wilderness area.
www.startribune.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of Teddy Roosevelt oppose mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters.
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I’m imploring you. The GOP thinks schools are their issue.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
February 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I’m imploring you. The GOP thinks schools are their issue.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
If Democrats let the party that’s ripping families apart with masked raids, throwing families off health care, and doing nothing to solve soaring costs claim the “education” mantle, they’ve only themselves to blame.
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
www.pbs.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
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A major use of crypto: human trafficking. The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight. www.wired.com/story/crypto...
Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Is Exploding
The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight.
www.wired.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:14 AM
A major use of crypto: human trafficking. The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight. www.wired.com/story/crypto...
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Hegseth's strange comment that "We will not employ AI models that won't allow you to fight wars" during his speech at SpaceX on January 12 makes more sense now in light of what we are learning about the disagreement with Anthropic over use of its models.
Exclusive: Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute
Anthropic has not agreed to the Pentagon's terms and defense officials are getting fed up after months of difficult negotiations.
www.axios.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Hegseth's strange comment that "We will not employ AI models that won't allow you to fight wars" during his speech at SpaceX on January 12 makes more sense now in light of what we are learning about the disagreement with Anthropic over use of its models.
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Malevolent morons, at that.
February 15, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Malevolent morons, at that.
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Even if you don’t have an extra 20 minutes or so, make the time to stop doom scrolling & listen to always interesting & engaging mysteries by Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social Echoes of the Unknown. Available where ever you get podcasts. Perfect for a short trip or quick walk. Puppy approved. 🐶
If you have any spare time this weekend, check out my latest podcast. It delves into the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, a member of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana. Her case reflects a larger crisis where over 5,000 Native American women and girls are reported missing every year.
#MMIWG
#MMIWG
Vanished on the Blackfeet Reservation: Where Is Ashley Loring HeavyRunner?
Podcast Episode · Echoes of the Unknown · 02/10/2026 · 26m
podcasts.apple.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Even if you don’t have an extra 20 minutes or so, make the time to stop doom scrolling & listen to always interesting & engaging mysteries by Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social Echoes of the Unknown. Available where ever you get podcasts. Perfect for a short trip or quick walk. Puppy approved. 🐶
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I am old enough to remember Dukakis getting blasted for one guy who got released. How Jan 6th pardoned assholes have gone on to commit crimes?
A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Trump has been convicted of child molestation and other crimes after he tried to use an anticipated payout from the Trump administration to silence one victim, according to a Florida prosecutor's office.
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is convicted of child molestation
Andrew Johnson tried to bribe a child victim with the promise of a Jan. 6-related payout, prosecutors say. Trump has discussed the possibility of compensating rioters, but no one has received any payments.
nbcnews.to
February 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I am old enough to remember Dukakis getting blasted for one guy who got released. How Jan 6th pardoned assholes have gone on to commit crimes?
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Anybody who wants to help reject an ICE prison camp in their community, this has some concrete things you can do to get the project killed
Using Data for Good: A Crash Course
Our response to "What can I do?"
projectsaltbox.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Anybody who wants to help reject an ICE prison camp in their community, this has some concrete things you can do to get the project killed
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I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I will not support any funding deal that puts money in the hands of Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and this violent agency. Defund and abolish ICE now.
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As the orange pedophile tries to suppress voting, CA picked up a few seats. TX picked up a few. NY may get one. VA: still in play. NC got zero: republicans tried to get one but lost. Net by Nov seems to be +1 seat for democrats. But we must all keep working. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNpQ...
BREAKING: Trump’s Redistricting Plan Just Backfired
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:11 AM
As the orange pedophile tries to suppress voting, CA picked up a few seats. TX picked up a few. NY may get one. VA: still in play. NC got zero: republicans tried to get one but lost. Net by Nov seems to be +1 seat for democrats. But we must all keep working. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNpQ...
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What has Trump done
for the American people?
We're the ones who
hired him for the job.
He. has. failed.
#FireTheFailure to repair
and restore our country
to its former glory!
Now, or never.
for the American people?
We're the ones who
hired him for the job.
He. has. failed.
#FireTheFailure to repair
and restore our country
to its former glory!
Now, or never.
Donald Trump always has a plan to get cash fast for himself, but never for you.
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
What has Trump done
for the American people?
We're the ones who
hired him for the job.
He. has. failed.
#FireTheFailure to repair
and restore our country
to its former glory!
Now, or never.
for the American people?
We're the ones who
hired him for the job.
He. has. failed.
#FireTheFailure to repair
and restore our country
to its former glory!
Now, or never.
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Turning Point USA staged its own halftime show to protest Bad Bunny’s performance—but the two shows had surprising overlap, @dgraham.bsky.social argues in the Atlantic Daily:
When the Two Sides of the Culture War Meet
Turning Point USA’s halftime show had some surprising overlap with the performance it was meant to protest.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Turning Point USA staged its own halftime show to protest Bad Bunny’s performance—but the two shows had surprising overlap, @dgraham.bsky.social argues in the Atlantic Daily: