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Among the other outrages in today's news from the @washingtonpost.com, management has gutted the Pulitzer-winning climate team, according to @sammyroth.bsky.social. Their work has been so important — one more reason to be heartbroken today. And pissed. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Among the other outrages in today's news from the @washingtonpost.com, management has gutted the Pulitzer-winning climate team, according to @sammyroth.bsky.social. Their work has been so important — one more reason to be heartbroken today. And pissed. www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
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One way for the media to win back the respect of viewers would be for them to show us that they have some self-respect of their own.
When you let the president denigrate and humiliate your colleagues without saying a word, you're not really giving off a "holding the powerful to account" vibe
When you let the president denigrate and humiliate your colleagues without saying a word, you're not really giving off a "holding the powerful to account" vibe
Trump's constant degradation of female reporters is unsurprising but the press corps' collective decision to treat it as background noise is actually kind of sickening
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 AM
One way for the media to win back the respect of viewers would be for them to show us that they have some self-respect of their own.
When you let the president denigrate and humiliate your colleagues without saying a word, you're not really giving off a "holding the powerful to account" vibe
When you let the president denigrate and humiliate your colleagues without saying a word, you're not really giving off a "holding the powerful to account" vibe
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Trump's constant degradation of female reporters is unsurprising but the press corps' collective decision to treat it as background noise is actually kind of sickening
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Trump's constant degradation of female reporters is unsurprising but the press corps' collective decision to treat it as background noise is actually kind of sickening
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The Founders wanted the states to run elections. And they have for 237 years.
Now Donald Trump wants to run them.
Now Donald Trump wants to run them.
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The Founders wanted the states to run elections. And they have for 237 years.
Now Donald Trump wants to run them.
Now Donald Trump wants to run them.
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I missed this story from a couple days ago about Nancy Mace.
“She would definitely do it excessively,” the staffer said of the congresswoman’s drinking and marijuana usage. “And again, not to say that most members don’t or most staff don’t, but it got to the point where it was an issue.”
“She would definitely do it excessively,” the staffer said of the congresswoman’s drinking and marijuana usage. “And again, not to say that most members don’t or most staff don’t, but it got to the point where it was an issue.”
“She’s Not OK”: Bombshell Report Details Nancy Mace’s Downward Spiral
The Republican representative reportedly made her staff buy her late-night alcohol and clean her Airbnb properties.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:22 PM
I missed this story from a couple days ago about Nancy Mace.
“She would definitely do it excessively,” the staffer said of the congresswoman’s drinking and marijuana usage. “And again, not to say that most members don’t or most staff don’t, but it got to the point where it was an issue.”
“She would definitely do it excessively,” the staffer said of the congresswoman’s drinking and marijuana usage. “And again, not to say that most members don’t or most staff don’t, but it got to the point where it was an issue.”
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This part of the Maryland Matters article on the gerrymander bill:
“Bill is likely to be assigned to the Rules Committee in the Senate. The committee holds no hearings, does not meet regularly and has no staff. It serves as a legislative island of misfit toys for late-filed or unwanted bills.”
“Bill is likely to be assigned to the Rules Committee in the Senate. The committee holds no hearings, does not meet regularly and has no staff. It serves as a legislative island of misfit toys for late-filed or unwanted bills.”
Redistricting bill sails through House, faces troubled waters in the Senate - Maryland Matters
The House gave final approval Monday to a bill that would redraw the state's eight congressional districts, following an exhaustive four hours of passionate, sometimes personal debate.
marylandmatters.org
February 5, 2026 at 1:24 AM
This part of the Maryland Matters article on the gerrymander bill:
“Bill is likely to be assigned to the Rules Committee in the Senate. The committee holds no hearings, does not meet regularly and has no staff. It serves as a legislative island of misfit toys for late-filed or unwanted bills.”
“Bill is likely to be assigned to the Rules Committee in the Senate. The committee holds no hearings, does not meet regularly and has no staff. It serves as a legislative island of misfit toys for late-filed or unwanted bills.”
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A large CAVA bag stuffed with what it says is $50,000 for White House Border Czar Tom Homan.
It’s been reported Homan took bribery money when he was recorded by the FBI accepting a bag full of $50,000 in cash.
“ICE GTFO OF MN”
Minneapolis February 4, 2026
It’s been reported Homan took bribery money when he was recorded by the FBI accepting a bag full of $50,000 in cash.
“ICE GTFO OF MN”
Minneapolis February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 at 11:07 PM
A large CAVA bag stuffed with what it says is $50,000 for White House Border Czar Tom Homan.
It’s been reported Homan took bribery money when he was recorded by the FBI accepting a bag full of $50,000 in cash.
“ICE GTFO OF MN”
Minneapolis February 4, 2026
It’s been reported Homan took bribery money when he was recorded by the FBI accepting a bag full of $50,000 in cash.
“ICE GTFO OF MN”
Minneapolis February 4, 2026
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He just tweeted it out …
February 5, 2026 at 1:39 AM
He just tweeted it out …
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WSJ: SpaceX trying to push the bag onto index investors ASAP.
Can’t describe how predatory this is and if index providers carve out an exception for them or other large IPOs it’ll be a huge hit to their credibility IMO.
Can’t describe how predatory this is and if index providers carve out an exception for them or other large IPOs it’ll be a huge hit to their credibility IMO.
Exclusive | SpaceX Seeks Early Index Entry as It Prepares Massive IPO
Advisers to company CEO Elon Musk have reached out to major index providers seeking ways to secure earlier inclusion in market benchmarks to lift shares
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 AM
WSJ: SpaceX trying to push the bag onto index investors ASAP.
Can’t describe how predatory this is and if index providers carve out an exception for them or other large IPOs it’ll be a huge hit to their credibility IMO.
Can’t describe how predatory this is and if index providers carve out an exception for them or other large IPOs it’ll be a huge hit to their credibility IMO.
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Congressman “January 6” Loudermilk doesn’t want to be around when Dems take back the House in November. Republicans will be subjected to two years of nonstop accountability hearings and a lot of them now want to disappear into obscurity. They have nothing to gain in the minority and lots to lose.
Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening fourth Georgia House seat
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
Loudermilk won’t seek reelection, opening fourth Georgia House seat
www.ajc.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Congressman “January 6” Loudermilk doesn’t want to be around when Dems take back the House in November. Republicans will be subjected to two years of nonstop accountability hearings and a lot of them now want to disappear into obscurity. They have nothing to gain in the minority and lots to lose.
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file number is EFTA00161528
Internal FBI email during review period last year
attached xl filename references this 302 www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
Internal FBI email during review period last year
attached xl filename references this 302 www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 4, 2026 at 10:03 PM
file number is EFTA00161528
Internal FBI email during review period last year
attached xl filename references this 302 www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
Internal FBI email during review period last year
attached xl filename references this 302 www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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they're trying to be coy about salivating over the prospect of raping women, they'll contest that but if pushed to explain, that's exactly what they would describe. forced pregnancy of any kind, by a man or by the state, is gender-based violence
February 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
they're trying to be coy about salivating over the prospect of raping women, they'll contest that but if pushed to explain, that's exactly what they would describe. forced pregnancy of any kind, by a man or by the state, is gender-based violence
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Breaking Reuters:
A team working for Tulsi Gabbard last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines.
The goal was to work with the FBI to investigate claims that Venezuela had hacked voting machines in Puerto Rico.
The probe did not produce any clear evidence of interference.
A team working for Tulsi Gabbard last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines.
The goal was to work with the FBI to investigate claims that Venezuela had hacked voting machines in Puerto Rico.
The probe did not produce any clear evidence of interference.
Exclusive: US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico
A team working for President Donald Trump's spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines, said Gabbard's office and three sources familiar with the pre...
www.reuters.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Breaking Reuters:
A team working for Tulsi Gabbard last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines.
The goal was to work with the FBI to investigate claims that Venezuela had hacked voting machines in Puerto Rico.
The probe did not produce any clear evidence of interference.
A team working for Tulsi Gabbard last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines.
The goal was to work with the FBI to investigate claims that Venezuela had hacked voting machines in Puerto Rico.
The probe did not produce any clear evidence of interference.
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FUN FACT: The phrase "Money can't buy happiness*" first appeared in the 'William & Mary College Quarterly' one of the oldest academic journals in the United States founded in 1892.
* but money can protect sex crimes
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* but money can protect sex crimes
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it’s genuinely reassuring to me that this is the most miserable and paranoid person in the entire world
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 AM
FUN FACT: The phrase "Money can't buy happiness*" first appeared in the 'William & Mary College Quarterly' one of the oldest academic journals in the United States founded in 1892.
* but money can protect sex crimes
bsky.app/profile/junl...
* but money can protect sex crimes
bsky.app/profile/junl...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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🚨NEWS: Trump officials initiated rulemaking that could shut down the whistleblower system empowering victims of corporate abuse to seek help from law enforcement - and to warn the public about about the abuse.
Credit companies are pressing regulators to “cease publishing data."
Credit companies are pressing regulators to “cease publishing data."
The Companies That Control Your Credit Want To Hide Consumers’ Complaints
Credit reporting giants that decide who can access loans, homes, and jobs want less transparency — and Trump regulators are listening.
www.levernews.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:59 AM
🚨NEWS: Trump officials initiated rulemaking that could shut down the whistleblower system empowering victims of corporate abuse to seek help from law enforcement - and to warn the public about about the abuse.
Credit companies are pressing regulators to “cease publishing data."
Credit companies are pressing regulators to “cease publishing data."
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Imagine...a 34 count convicted felon fraud not following through on any promises.
While his government runs like a fascist dictatorship to protect the corruption.
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While his government runs like a fascist dictatorship to protect the corruption.
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DHS keeps touting a program that offers free plane tickets and “exit bonuses” to immigrants who self-deport.
But last fall, we spoke to a dozen immigrants who said they followed Trump's instructions, yet never received the promised assistance.
➡️ Read their stories: https://propub.li/3Zeb4xF
But last fall, we spoke to a dozen immigrants who said they followed Trump's instructions, yet never received the promised assistance.
➡️ Read their stories: https://propub.li/3Zeb4xF
February 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Imagine...a 34 count convicted felon fraud not following through on any promises.
While his government runs like a fascist dictatorship to protect the corruption.
bsky.app/profile/prop...
While his government runs like a fascist dictatorship to protect the corruption.
bsky.app/profile/prop...
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Buying a 34 count convicted felon to bring you an oligarchy you can rule.
February 5, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Buying a 34 count convicted felon to bring you an oligarchy you can rule.
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As a class, something changed for the billionaires in 2024
February 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
As a class, something changed for the billionaires in 2024
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NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
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We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
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Identified: the El Paso BORTAC crew rampaging through the Midwest
One violent duo in particular, U.S. Border Patrol agents Michael Sveum (EZ-2) and Edgar Vazquez (EZ-17), have been frequently seen alongside former commander-at-large Greg Bovino terrorizing crowds wi...
unraveledpress.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
NEW: since last year, a pair of "highly trained" feds have been involved in an array of incidents attacking crowds with chemical weapons.
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
We used public records and open source analysis to identify Edgar Vazquez and Michael Sveum, alongside some other members of their tactical team.
Read more:
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Note that @wydenpress.bsky.social sent this shortly after the Gang of 8 were briefed on the alleged misconduct of Tulsi which implicated another agency.
February 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Note that @wydenpress.bsky.social sent this shortly after the Gang of 8 were briefed on the alleged misconduct of Tulsi which implicated another agency.
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Yes.
It was @asharangappa.bsky.social who first put this idea in my head, but really starting to feel like they're gonna try to get Maduro to cop to some insane 2020 election conspiracy in exchange for leniency
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Exclusive: US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico
A team working for President Donald Trump's spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines, said Gabbard's office and three sources familiar with the pre...
www.reuters.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Yes.
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Asking the question itself is normalizing sedition.
And threatening democracy daily is impeachable.
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And threatening democracy daily is impeachable.
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Q: On January 21, 2029, do you see any scenario where you are still president?
Trump: I don't know. It would be interesting
Trump: I don't know. It would be interesting
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Asking the question itself is normalizing sedition.
And threatening democracy daily is impeachable.
bsky.app/profile/fact...
And threatening democracy daily is impeachable.
bsky.app/profile/fact...
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Its hilarious that both Epstein and Woody Allen absolutely HATED Dershowitz and would talk behind his back.
February 5, 2026 at 12:55 AM