Rebecca Trussell
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Christopher Hale: When Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon moved to take down Pope Francis, they assembled a network: an arch-conservative cardinal, an excommunicated archbishop, a priest defrocked after fathering a child, and a Latvian crypto-bro.
Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon’s Conspirators in the Plot to Take Down Pope Francis
From controversial Vatican power brokers to a defrocked priest and a crypto-funded provocateur, the figures who engineered a campaign against the Francis pontificate.
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Christopher Hale: When Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon moved to take down Pope Francis, they assembled a network: an arch-conservative cardinal, an excommunicated archbishop, a priest defrocked after fathering a child, and a Latvian crypto-bro.
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BREAKING: The Trump administraiton has committed a mass violation of ICE detainees' constitutional rights in MN, effectively blocking their acess to attorneys in the Whipple building, a judge ruled tonight.
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
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The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
BREAKING: The Trump administraiton has committed a mass violation of ICE detainees' constitutional rights in MN, effectively blocking their acess to attorneys in the Whipple building, a judge ruled tonight.
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Super Bowl viewers Sunday speculated that 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos appeared in the halftime show. In fact, he has been in hiding with his family.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
‘He’s not the same’: Father of Liam Conejo Ramos says 5-year-old continues to suffer
Some people thought they say the 5-year-old during the Super Bowl halftime show. But Liam is still in hiding with his family, after he and his father were detained and then released from a Texas deten...
www.mprnews.org
February 10, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Super Bowl viewers Sunday speculated that 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos appeared in the halftime show. In fact, he has been in hiding with his family.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
“He can’t sleep well at night. He wakes up three or four times a night screaming, ‘Daddy, Daddy,’” Liam's father Adrian Conejo Arias, said.
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Massie's right. And the answer will wind up being something simple: he's a crony of Trump's and he made the right campaign contributions.
February 9, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Massie's right. And the answer will wind up being something simple: he's a crony of Trump's and he made the right campaign contributions.
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Two Halftime shows because racists can't tolerate anything that isn't White dominant.
This is America.
This is why there was a Civil War.
Nothing new.
We need to stop coddling these racists.
Let them lose and eat bland food and listen to crappy music.
The majority salsas forward.
This is America.
This is why there was a Civil War.
Nothing new.
We need to stop coddling these racists.
Let them lose and eat bland food and listen to crappy music.
The majority salsas forward.
February 9, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Two Halftime shows because racists can't tolerate anything that isn't White dominant.
This is America.
This is why there was a Civil War.
Nothing new.
We need to stop coddling these racists.
Let them lose and eat bland food and listen to crappy music.
The majority salsas forward.
This is America.
This is why there was a Civil War.
Nothing new.
We need to stop coddling these racists.
Let them lose and eat bland food and listen to crappy music.
The majority salsas forward.
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Trump ran for president the first time on a racist lie.
February 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Trump ran for president the first time on a racist lie.
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This is a sign of weakness.
GOP never walks away from its racism.
It doubles down.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
GOP never walks away from its racism.
It doubles down.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump shares, then deletes video depicting Obamas as apes
Tim Scott, the sole Black Republican in the Senate, called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.”
www.washingtonpost.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This is a sign of weakness.
GOP never walks away from its racism.
It doubles down.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
GOP never walks away from its racism.
It doubles down.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley.
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
February 6, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley.
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
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Trump administration announces discovery of the head of Antifa. He's a 29-yr-old Portlander with an apartment near the courthouse who has allowed people who were pepper sprayed to come use his bathroom to wash off. He can also read and write, so he must be a mastermind of Antifa agitations.
‘Antifa safehouse’ leader at Portland ICE protests singled out in federal records, report says
Chandler Patey, 29, has been a regular presence at the South Waterfront ICE facility.
www.oregonlive.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Trump administration announces discovery of the head of Antifa. He's a 29-yr-old Portlander with an apartment near the courthouse who has allowed people who were pepper sprayed to come use his bathroom to wash off. He can also read and write, so he must be a mastermind of Antifa agitations.
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Two years ago I decided to fight the “fraudulent election” conspiracies by signing up as a poll worker. We need as many people as possible to sign up to do this critical role in our elections. This will give you first hand experience to rebut the naysayers. SIGN UP!
February 6, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Two years ago I decided to fight the “fraudulent election” conspiracies by signing up as a poll worker. We need as many people as possible to sign up to do this critical role in our elections. This will give you first hand experience to rebut the naysayers. SIGN UP!
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NEW: The Trump administration’s Department of Education has launched an investigation that could severely restrict college student voter registration and turnout programs nationwide.
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Trump Education Department cracks down on college student voting programs
College students, who tend to vote more Democratic, represent one of the fastest-growing voting blocs.
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 PM
NEW: The Trump administration’s Department of Education has launched an investigation that could severely restrict college student voter registration and turnout programs nationwide.
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IN 15 MINUTES: New Epstein files dropped and everyone's talking about them--everyone except you know who. The Breakdown airs at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoexZ5VftBc
February 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
IN 15 MINUTES: New Epstein files dropped and everyone's talking about them--everyone except you know who. The Breakdown airs at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoexZ5VftBc
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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The future of our democracy hasn’t been decided yet. It’s being determined right now, in state capitals, county offices, and courtrooms.
Warning Signs of Election Interference
The Fulton County raid and other recent developments show how Trump and his allies are moving to discredit losses and control future elections.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The future of our democracy hasn’t been decided yet. It’s being determined right now, in state capitals, county offices, and courtrooms.
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one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
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Jacob Frey: "The continued presence of 2,000 federal agents in a city that only has 600 police officers is still not deescalation"
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Jacob Frey: "The continued presence of 2,000 federal agents in a city that only has 600 police officers is still not deescalation"
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This is another effort that has taken a HUGE amount of local activism, led by community folks who care.
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
New Mexico Senate approves bill to ban ICE detention centers
The New Mexico Legislature approved the Immigration Safety Act. House bill 9 bars the state from allowing ICE detention centers.
www.elpasotimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This is another effort that has taken a HUGE amount of local activism, led by community folks who care.
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
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Bessent selected option three: Endure righteous wrath.
Rep. Beatty to Bessent after he refuses to answer a question about affordable housing: "No no. We're not gonna to do that with me. You get to hear my wrath that you refuse to answer a question under your authority, and yet you've talked about the value of housing and you're not releasing the funds."
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Bessent selected option three: Endure righteous wrath.
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This is it.
Not enough. Every single ICE and CBP agent should be out of Minnesota. The terror campaign must stop.
ICE must be abolished.
ICE must be abolished.
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
This is it.
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OK, I have had no idea who Bad Bunny was or why he got MAGA so riled up. Now I've read this profile piece in the NYer. The profile is great, and Bad Bunny comes across as a lively character. Love him. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican Homecoming
The Latin-trap performer is probably the most important pop musician of our time. Key to his success is that the bigger he gets, the more local he seems.
www.newyorker.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
OK, I have had no idea who Bad Bunny was or why he got MAGA so riled up. Now I've read this profile piece in the NYer. The profile is great, and Bad Bunny comes across as a lively character. Love him. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Massive win for the people: a federal judge granted a restraining order in our Members’ lawsuit against ICE’s unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight. This is a big victory for accountability and we’re going to use our rights and keep fighting for all Members' right to conduct oversight.
BREAKING: Judge Cobb has barred DHS from preventing members of Congress from visiting immigration detention facilities without notice, saying the administration's policy likely violated the law requiring their unfettered access. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 3, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Massive win for the people: a federal judge granted a restraining order in our Members’ lawsuit against ICE’s unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight. This is a big victory for accountability and we’re going to use our rights and keep fighting for all Members' right to conduct oversight.
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Of course, all that stuff in the files between Epstein and Bannon doesn’t bother Donnie, who goes out of his way to pay tribute to Bannon today.
February 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Of course, all that stuff in the files between Epstein and Bannon doesn’t bother Donnie, who goes out of his way to pay tribute to Bannon today.
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma wants to shut down airports in sanctuary cities, a move that would cause the collapse of our nation’s air travel system. What a putz.
Markwayne Mullin: "I agree with what Lindsey is saying on defunding these sanctuary cities. We should pull our TSA agents out of their airports and not allow their airpot to be classified as international or even a regional hub. We should pull all of our aid."
February 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma wants to shut down airports in sanctuary cities, a move that would cause the collapse of our nation’s air travel system. What a putz.