Patrick Smith
@psmithjournalist.bsky.social
Breaking news editor for nbcnews.com in London. SWFC and St Albans City fan. Mancunian. Likes memes.
A new @nbcnews.com Decision Desk Poll finds 43% want ICE reformed, 29% want it abolished, and 29% want it to continue in its current form.
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Poll: Americans support ICE overhaul amid federal funding fight
The question is how far to go, as a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll finds 43% want ICE reformed, 29% want it abolished, and 29% want it to continue in its current form.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
A new @nbcnews.com Decision Desk Poll finds 43% want ICE reformed, 29% want it abolished, and 29% want it to continue in its current form.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Just learned of a breaking news story via BlueSky.
Nature is healing.
Nature is healing.
February 11, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Just learned of a breaking news story via BlueSky.
Nature is healing.
Nature is healing.
Big fan of Nashville police using the thermal imaging camera on a helicopter to find a suspect hiding in a wheelie bin (US: trash can) x.com/MNPDNashvill...
February 11, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Big fan of Nashville police using the thermal imaging camera on a helicopter to find a suspect hiding in a wheelie bin (US: trash can) x.com/MNPDNashvill...
An interesting parallel to POTUS' ongoing dispute with American universities
Reform is threatening Bangor University over a student society’s decision. The society isn’t Bangor University—but this is a neat preview of how a Reform government would work: public money for supporters only. Trump-style politics, UK edition.
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
Authoritarian reflex is already working just fine.👇
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
An interesting parallel to POTUS' ongoing dispute with American universities
Interesting news industry reporting from @pressgazette.co.uk with some reasons to be cheerful
Amid WaPo woes five US news giants show how industry can grow pressgazette.co.uk/north-americ...
Amid WaPo woes five US news giants show how industry can grow pressgazette.co.uk/north-americ...
Amid WaPo woes five US news giants show how industry can grow
Green shoots in digital advertising, video and subs at NYT, Bloomberg, People Inc and Dow Jones.
pressgazette.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Interesting news industry reporting from @pressgazette.co.uk with some reasons to be cheerful
Amid WaPo woes five US news giants show how industry can grow pressgazette.co.uk/north-americ...
Amid WaPo woes five US news giants show how industry can grow pressgazette.co.uk/north-americ...
re: the plight of #swfc, admirably covered by the Sheffield Star throughout, why has there been no accountability for Chansiri?
No public statement, no inquiry calling for him to answer for what's happened. Don't fans and players deserve at least a response?
www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...
No public statement, no inquiry calling for him to answer for what's happened. Don't fans and players deserve at least a response?
www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...
SWFC News: The reality of Sheffield Wednesday’s on-field plight as relegation beckons
A 4-0 defeat to Swansea City over the weekend saw Sheffield Wednesday move a step closer to relegation, and it’s no surprise whatsoever.
www.thestar.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 9:25 AM
re: the plight of #swfc, admirably covered by the Sheffield Star throughout, why has there been no accountability for Chansiri?
No public statement, no inquiry calling for him to answer for what's happened. Don't fans and players deserve at least a response?
www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...
No public statement, no inquiry calling for him to answer for what's happened. Don't fans and players deserve at least a response?
www.thestar.co.uk/sport/footba...
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This widely predicted drop in sales from the EU was rejected as "project fear" by Brexit campaigners 10 years ago.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU fall by 37%
NFU warn it could take years to restore Brexit losses despite efforts to smooth negotiations on farming and other elements of UK-EU reset
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:51 AM
This widely predicted drop in sales from the EU was rejected as "project fear" by Brexit campaigners 10 years ago.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Plan? No plan, only plot
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Plan? No plan, only plot
"that was the new track from Fish Disco"
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 AM
"that was the new track from Fish Disco"
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so i talked to one of the bushes at the super bowl
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www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
What it was like to be a bush at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance
The bushes on the field during the halftime show became a meme after the internet found out they were actually human performers.
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
so i talked to one of the bushes at the super bowl
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
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Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
www.cbsnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump's 1st year back in office had violent criminal records, document shows
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
My very basic hot take on UK politics is there is a maximum number of days you can last when the only question people are asking is "will you resign?"
February 9, 2026 at 11:37 AM
My very basic hot take on UK politics is there is a maximum number of days you can last when the only question people are asking is "will you resign?"
This looks highly unethical election behaviour to say the least
I have today been informed that, despite personal assurances to the contrary, the Green party have once again used my image and misrepresented my words on a second leaflet circulated in Gorton and Denton ahead of the by-election. I have now lodged an official complaint with the returning officer.
February 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM
This looks highly unethical election behaviour to say the least
Another year I didn't get invited to a Superb Owl party www.youtube.com/shorts/4VY1t...
Superb Owl Day is here | What We Do In The Shadows | BINGE
YouTube video by BINGE
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February 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Another year I didn't get invited to a Superb Owl party www.youtube.com/shorts/4VY1t...
POTUS said no one understands what Bad Bunny is saying.
About 45 million people speak Spanish in the US, roughly 14% of the population
(Census data: data.census.gov/table/ACSST1...)
About 45 million people speak Spanish in the US, roughly 14% of the population
(Census data: data.census.gov/table/ACSST1...)
February 9, 2026 at 9:45 AM
POTUS said no one understands what Bad Bunny is saying.
About 45 million people speak Spanish in the US, roughly 14% of the population
(Census data: data.census.gov/table/ACSST1...)
About 45 million people speak Spanish in the US, roughly 14% of the population
(Census data: data.census.gov/table/ACSST1...)
Children trapped in Texas immigration facility recount nightmares, inedible food, no school
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February 9, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Children trapped in Texas immigration facility recount nightmares, inedible food, no school
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Today, as yesterday, the Government is trying to govern from a Blue Labour standpoint with a progressive leaning coalition.
Locked in by a manifesto that prevents any room for strategic manoeuvre.
Whatever those data charts and hero voters said in 2019 it just doesn't work.
Locked in by a manifesto that prevents any room for strategic manoeuvre.
Whatever those data charts and hero voters said in 2019 it just doesn't work.
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Today, as yesterday, the Government is trying to govern from a Blue Labour standpoint with a progressive leaning coalition.
Locked in by a manifesto that prevents any room for strategic manoeuvre.
Whatever those data charts and hero voters said in 2019 it just doesn't work.
Locked in by a manifesto that prevents any room for strategic manoeuvre.
Whatever those data charts and hero voters said in 2019 it just doesn't work.
Trump wanted Dulles Airport, Penn Station named after him — in exchange for releasing federal funds www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
February 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Trump wanted Dulles Airport, Penn Station named after him — in exchange for releasing federal funds www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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Gonna need to see a bit more detail soon from the Met Police about what exactly is being prejudiced by not releasing these docs when there is no active proceedings or charges.
February 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Gonna need to see a bit more detail soon from the Met Police about what exactly is being prejudiced by not releasing these docs when there is no active proceedings or charges.
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
This is my kind of Superb Owl coverage www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/...
February 5, 2026 at 9:59 AM
This is my kind of Superb Owl coverage www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/...
"Keir's not driving the train. He thinks he's driving the train, but we've sat him at the front of the DLR."
this is vicious and correct www.economist.com/britain/2026...
February 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM
"Keir's not driving the train. He thinks he's driving the train, but we've sat him at the front of the DLR."