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City budget meetings are about meeting residents’ needs. But in Jacksonville, that goes awry when Florida DOGE makes demands to slash millions in spending.
How Trump’s policies trickled down to the local level, this week on Reveal with @thefloridatrib.bsky.social and @dailyyonder.bsky.social:
How Trump’s policies trickled down to the local level, this week on Reveal with @thefloridatrib.bsky.social and @dailyyonder.bsky.social:
The Trump administration’s policies are disrupting and dividing communities. We visit three of them.
From farm country to cities and even Native American reservations, communities are being shaped (and divided) by Trump administration policies.
revealnews.org
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
City budget meetings are about meeting residents’ needs. But in Jacksonville, that goes awry when Florida DOGE makes demands to slash millions in spending.
How Trump’s policies trickled down to the local level, this week on Reveal with @thefloridatrib.bsky.social and @dailyyonder.bsky.social:
How Trump’s policies trickled down to the local level, this week on Reveal with @thefloridatrib.bsky.social and @dailyyonder.bsky.social:
"The former House speaker is a strong supporter of Newsom and recently helped him fundraise for Prop 50. There is even a persistent MAGA folk myth that she is his aunt." www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Front-Runner
California’s Gavin Newsom would rather be wrong than weak.
www.theatlantic.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
"The former House speaker is a strong supporter of Newsom and recently helped him fundraise for Prop 50. There is even a persistent MAGA folk myth that she is his aunt." www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
one thing that's useful here is that the judge simply takes the words of Noem at face value. i think we've seen judges sometimes get lost in the obfuscating legal arguments, but you can literally just read tweets.
Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
!["On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of all Nations & Religions.”1
More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8 U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take. [screenshot of tweet].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreicrroq5taft777rmau2ffjlsphbcatlxnwwigf2yekoke533yycim@jpeg)
![has terminated every TPS country designation to have reached her desk—twelve countries up,
twelve countries down. See Section IV.A.2. Her conclusion that Haiti (a majority nonwhite
country) faces merely “concerning” conditions cannot be squared with the “perfect storm of
suffering” and “staggering” “humanitarian toll” described in page-after-page of the Certified
Administrative Record (CAR). See Section IV.A.3.a. She ignored Congress’s requirement that
she “review the conditions” in Haiti only “after” consulting “with appropriate agencies.” 8
U.S.C. § 1254a(b)(3)(A); see Section IV.A.1. Indeed, she did not consult other agencies at all.
See id. Her “national interest” analysis focuses on Haitians outside the United States or here
illegally, ignoring that Haitian TPS holders already live here, and legally so. See Section
IV.A.3.b. And though she states that the analysis must include “economic considerations,” she
ignores altogether the billions Haitian TPS holders contribute to the economy. See id.
The Government’s primary response is that the TPS statute gives the Secretary
unbounded discretion to make whatever determination she wants, any way she wants. And, yes,
the statute does grant her some discretion. But not unbounded discretion. To the contrary,
Congress passed the TPS statute to standardize the then ad hoc temporary protection system—to
replace executive whim with statutory predictability. See Section I.A.
As to irreparable harm, the Government contends that, at most, the harms to Haitian TPS
holders are speculative. But the Department of State (State) warns [screenshot]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreid3cmawech25ummuj2tjvgxsrvufma2kmrijlfpglalwddd3qkikq@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
one thing that's useful here is that the judge simply takes the words of Noem at face value. i think we've seen judges sometimes get lost in the obfuscating legal arguments, but you can literally just read tweets.
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ICE tear gassed a bunch of children on Saturday. This was a massive escalation of force. They were shooting tear gas at the back of the crowd, it took these unmasked people maybe 3-5 minutes in the cloud of tear gas to escape in without trampling. www.theverge.com/policy/87278...
ICE is afraid of children protesting
“Next time, I’ll be back with a gas mask.”
www.theverge.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
ICE tear gassed a bunch of children on Saturday. This was a massive escalation of force. They were shooting tear gas at the back of the crowd, it took these unmasked people maybe 3-5 minutes in the cloud of tear gas to escape in without trampling. www.theverge.com/policy/87278...
"how did a pecan get here??," the toddler story
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
"how did a pecan get here??," the toddler story
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DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
After Border Patrol shot two people in Portland, DHS claimed they were "vicious gang members" tied to a past shooting.
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her.
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woke soft-on-crime liberalism gets results
This was the single lowest month of homicides in New York City on record...ever.
February 3, 2026 at 12:44 AM
woke soft-on-crime liberalism gets results
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All the stars are here: Brantley Gilbert, Brice Bradley, Gabby Babby, Bibb Glibsy, Slab Gabbert, Brice Bryce,
Turning Point USA has announced the performers for their alternative Super Bowl halftime show:
Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett
Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett
February 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
All the stars are here: Brantley Gilbert, Brice Bradley, Gabby Babby, Bibb Glibsy, Slab Gabbert, Brice Bryce,
it really depends on which Le Carre we're talking about here. Tinker Tailor? Tailor of Panama?
Not the main point here, I'm not sure "a cloak and dagger mystery reminiscent of John le Carre" that "is swirling around the complaint" helps clarify what's up here. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...?
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
it really depends on which Le Carre we're talking about here. Tinker Tailor? Tailor of Panama?
i do think the bus should cost less than the subway, at least some of the time, because it is a lot worse than the subway and you also use it differently
February 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
i do think the bus should cost less than the subway, at least some of the time, because it is a lot worse than the subway and you also use it differently
"trump will fuck with the midterms" vs. "it won't work," the most heated and not-at-all-in-conflict argument in the history bluesky, locked by a moderator after 12,239 pages of heated debate
February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
"trump will fuck with the midterms" vs. "it won't work," the most heated and not-at-all-in-conflict argument in the history bluesky, locked by a moderator after 12,239 pages of heated debate
we made it through fuckin january
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
we made it through fuckin january
eight years later, no notes www.jezebel.com/charlottesvi...
Charlottesville Was a Preview of the Future of the Republican Party
Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.
www.jezebel.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
eight years later, no notes www.jezebel.com/charlottesvi...
"As she was on the ground, the agents dumped out her purse, found her U.S. passport and left the scene" www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
www.salemreporter.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
"As she was on the ground, the agents dumped out her purse, found her U.S. passport and left the scene" www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
this was worth the $70 million i paid for this
February 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM
this was worth the $70 million i paid for this
when I tagged along with Greg Casar to a detention center last year they kept an attorney outside the front entrance for 30 minutes without responding to her, in 90-degree heat, until she left. it was stunning to witness, but the numbers back it up.
Lawyers can't reach clients in ICE detention. I've heard it anecdotally, but scale of issue is horrifying.
Bloomberg Law is a legal trade pub so many may miss this. Screenshot from their CA newsletter summarizes "bleak" situation for justice and rule of law.
news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/l...
Bloomberg Law is a legal trade pub so many may miss this. Screenshot from their CA newsletter summarizes "bleak" situation for justice and rule of law.
news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/l...
February 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
when I tagged along with Greg Casar to a detention center last year they kept an attorney outside the front entrance for 30 minutes without responding to her, in 90-degree heat, until she left. it was stunning to witness, but the numbers back it up.
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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
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For those objecting to comparisons between Germany then & the U.S. now:
“About 500 seniors live at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, including many Holocaust survivors. Recently, some of them asked if they could hide the building’s Haitian staff in their apartments.”
“About 500 seniors live at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, including many Holocaust survivors. Recently, some of them asked if they could hide the building’s Haitian staff in their apartments.”
'Reminds me of Anne Frank': Jewish seniors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers as Trump's TPS end looms - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The end of Temporary Protected Status has Holocaust survivors offering to hide Haitian staffers, according to the CEO of a senior-living center in Florida.
www.jta.org
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
For those objecting to comparisons between Germany then & the U.S. now:
“About 500 seniors live at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, including many Holocaust survivors. Recently, some of them asked if they could hide the building’s Haitian staff in their apartments.”
“About 500 seniors live at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, including many Holocaust survivors. Recently, some of them asked if they could hide the building’s Haitian staff in their apartments.”
Republican candidate was an actual Wambsganss. that's their problem right there.
Local columnist on the context of Dems flipping a deep red Tarrant County district last night www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-...
Democrat’s surprise win in MAGA stronghold: What it means for Texas Democrats | Opinion
Southlake Republican Leigh Wambsganss’ troubles started long before Donald Trump. | Opinion
www.star-telegram.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Republican candidate was an actual Wambsganss. that's their problem right there.
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This rules so hard. In law school I remember people who wanted to be federal prosecutors spending three years doing everything they could to be maybe, possibly be competitive for an AUSA job someday. Now you just need to hop on X the everything app and DM a guy named Chad.
January 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM
This rules so hard. In law school I remember people who wanted to be federal prosecutors spending three years doing everything they could to be maybe, possibly be competitive for an AUSA job someday. Now you just need to hop on X the everything app and DM a guy named Chad.
Greg Bovino? The overcoat model? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Greg Bovino? The overcoat model? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
broke the glass on the emergency thomas wentworth higginson www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
What ICE Should Have Learned from the Fugitive Slave Act
Americans took to the streets to defend their neighbors in the nineteenth century, too.
www.newyorker.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:34 PM
broke the glass on the emergency thomas wentworth higginson www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
reaching epidemic levels of yellow snow out there. whatever gods or planets you pray to, please, ask them for some 40-degree temps.
January 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
reaching epidemic levels of yellow snow out there. whatever gods or planets you pray to, please, ask them for some 40-degree temps.