Thomas Fortenberry
@thomasfortenberry.bsky.social
Author, editor, historian. Bibliophile.
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Can't wait to see Kristi Noem posing behind bars instead of in front of them.
November 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Can't wait to see Kristi Noem posing behind bars instead of in front of them.
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"In the emails ... FBI officials received continuous updates on agents reviewing documents that needed to be redacted, surveillance photos the Justice Department took during its investigation into Epstein and the infamous video of the hallway outside of Epstein’s jail cell before he died."
FBI worked overtime to release Epstein files before Trump and Bondi tried to shut it down www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
FBI worked overtime to release Epstein files before Trump tried to shut it down
FBI agents racked up more than $850,000 in overtime work while reviewing and redacting the Epstein files in March alone
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"In the emails ... FBI officials received continuous updates on agents reviewing documents that needed to be redacted, surveillance photos the Justice Department took during its investigation into Epstein and the infamous video of the hallway outside of Epstein’s jail cell before he died."
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Imagine how bad Trump’s design intentions have to be in order for an architect he “hand picked” to hate it.
Trump’s design instincts have always been awful.
Never forget, before he was the worst president of all time, he was probably the most shady, awful land developer of all time.
Trump’s design instincts have always been awful.
Never forget, before he was the worst president of all time, he was probably the most shady, awful land developer of all time.
Exclusive: President Trump has argued with the architect he handpicked to design a White House ballroom over the size of the project, reflecting a conflict between architectural norms and Trump’s grandiose aesthetic.
Trump wants a bigger White House ballroom. His architect disagrees.
The president and James McCrery had argued in recent weeks over the project’s size, with Trump pushing him to expand the ballroom.
wapo.st
November 27, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Imagine how bad Trump’s design intentions have to be in order for an architect he “hand picked” to hate it.
Trump’s design instincts have always been awful.
Never forget, before he was the worst president of all time, he was probably the most shady, awful land developer of all time.
Trump’s design instincts have always been awful.
Never forget, before he was the worst president of all time, he was probably the most shady, awful land developer of all time.
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Our convicted felon president, who pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy, wants to charge Mark Kelly, a decorated war veteran and astronaut, with seditious conspiracy.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Our convicted felon president, who pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy, wants to charge Mark Kelly, a decorated war veteran and astronaut, with seditious conspiracy.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
That’s some next-level banana republic shit right there.
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On Tuesday, three photojournalists were hit by police munitions while covering a federal immigration arrest that drew hundreds of protesters to St. Paul’s East Side.
They believe police targeted them for doing their jobs.
They believe police targeted them for doing their jobs.
St. Paul Police use of force during ICE protests raises press freedom concerns
Three photojournalists hit by police munitions while covering an ICE protest Tuesday believe they were targeted by police while doing their jobs.
www.mprnews.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
On Tuesday, three photojournalists were hit by police munitions while covering a federal immigration arrest that drew hundreds of protesters to St. Paul’s East Side.
They believe police targeted them for doing their jobs.
They believe police targeted them for doing their jobs.
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'An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”'
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
‘An Example MUST BE SET’
The pursuit of Mark Kelly in the military-justice system sends a clear message to service members and veterans.
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
'An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”'
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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This is the most accurate meme of 2025......
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This is the most accurate meme of 2025......
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Trump's FBI spent $1M on 'special redaction project' ahead of Epstein files release
www.alternet.org/trump-fbi-ep...
www.alternet.org/trump-fbi-ep...
Trump's FBI spent $1M on 'special redaction project' ahead of Epstein files release
President Donald Trump may have signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, but his FBI has reportedly been hard at work keeping certain parts secret ahead of their release.That's according to...
www.alternet.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Trump's FBI spent $1M on 'special redaction project' ahead of Epstein files release
www.alternet.org/trump-fbi-ep...
www.alternet.org/trump-fbi-ep...
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‘Democrat Six’ accused by Trump of sedition after video enjoying a fundraising boom
‘Democrat Six’ accused by Trump of sedition after video enjoying a fundraising boom
‘Democrat Six’ accused by Trump of sedition after video enjoying a fundraising boom
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
‘Democrat Six’ accused by Trump of sedition after video enjoying a fundraising boom
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‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 AM
‼️‼️ Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
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'This Is the Scandal': DHS Data Show ICE Mostly Targeting People With No Criminal Convictions www.commondreams.org/news/immigra...
'This Is the Scandal': DHS Data Show ICE Mostly Targeting People With No Criminal Convictions | Common Dreams
The libertarian Cato Institute further undermined the Trump administration's claims that it is targeting "the worst of the worst" with its violent immigration operations by publishing data about the c...
www.commondreams.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
'This Is the Scandal': DHS Data Show ICE Mostly Targeting People With No Criminal Convictions www.commondreams.org/news/immigra...
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Hungary has bet on Russia to win.
Whenever it looks like Russia might not win, Orban and his little friend interjects.
Whenever it looks like Russia might not win, Orban and his little friend interjects.
In case anyone is wondering whether Orban is still an asshole, he is.
Apparently he's flying to Moscow on Friday. I'm guessing he's getting new instructions from his boss because of how badly their previous plan went.
I wouldn't be surprised if Fico suddenly appears too.
Apparently he's flying to Moscow on Friday. I'm guessing he's getting new instructions from his boss because of how badly their previous plan went.
I wouldn't be surprised if Fico suddenly appears too.
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Hungary has bet on Russia to win.
Whenever it looks like Russia might not win, Orban and his little friend interjects.
Whenever it looks like Russia might not win, Orban and his little friend interjects.
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Writer Kurt Vonnegut addressing descendants of Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Trump Republicans whose forebears put fossil fuel profits over climate science and a clean energy future:
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Writer Kurt Vonnegut addressing descendants of Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Trump Republicans whose forebears put fossil fuel profits over climate science and a clean energy future:
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
Trump on another long taxpayer pad holiday instead of rotting in prison for treason or pedophilia. Happy Filesaday equals handcuffs.
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Trump on another long taxpayer pad holiday instead of rotting in prison for treason or pedophilia. Happy Filesaday equals handcuffs.
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“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Fear Taking Hold Among Indiana Republicans
“I’d rather my house not get firebombed.”
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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We found more than two dozen cases of immigration agents using "less lethal" weapons in ways that appear to flout the government's own rules, including by aiming at someone’s head, spine or groin or deploying chemical agents near children.
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With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
We found more than two dozen cases of immigration agents using "less lethal" weapons in ways that appear to flout the government's own rules, including by aiming at someone’s head, spine or groin or deploying chemical agents near children.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
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"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
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Don’t be sad about aging.
Aging is just your body’s way of telling you you’re dying.
Aging is just your body’s way of telling you you’re dying.
September 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Don’t be sad about aging.
Aging is just your body’s way of telling you you’re dying.
Aging is just your body’s way of telling you you’re dying.
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Putin's plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Cartoon by Michael de Adder
Cartoon by Michael de Adder
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Putin's plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Cartoon by Michael de Adder
Cartoon by Michael de Adder
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The. Corruption. Is. Epic. 😎✨
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The. Corruption. Is. Epic. 😎✨