Will Carless, USA TODAY
@willcarless.bsky.social
Parachute journalism vs. local journalism:
November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Parachute journalism vs. local journalism:
Reposted by Will Carless, USA TODAY
Trump calls for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trump calls for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged
Same post
X vs. BlueSky
I have more followers on X
Zero engagement there
X is cooked
You’re in the right place
X vs. BlueSky
I have more followers on X
Zero engagement there
X is cooked
You’re in the right place
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Same post
X vs. BlueSky
I have more followers on X
Zero engagement there
X is cooked
You’re in the right place
X vs. BlueSky
I have more followers on X
Zero engagement there
X is cooked
You’re in the right place
Just a reminder to all Americans:
Documents created by, and in possession of, government agencies, belong to the citizens of the United States.
We paid for them to be produced.
They’re ours.
Never forget that.
Documents created by, and in possession of, government agencies, belong to the citizens of the United States.
We paid for them to be produced.
They’re ours.
Never forget that.
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Just a reminder to all Americans:
Documents created by, and in possession of, government agencies, belong to the citizens of the United States.
We paid for them to be produced.
They’re ours.
Never forget that.
Documents created by, and in possession of, government agencies, belong to the citizens of the United States.
We paid for them to be produced.
They’re ours.
Never forget that.
While the world's attention was focused on the Epstein files, a big story broke about another alleged human trafficker with apparent ties to the Trump White House: Andrew Tate:
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
Trump official intervened in Andrew Tate investigation, report says
An investigation from ProPublica claims a Trump official intervened in the investigation into influencer Andrew Tate.
www.usatoday.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
While the world's attention was focused on the Epstein files, a big story broke about another alleged human trafficker with apparent ties to the Trump White House: Andrew Tate:
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
Reposted by Will Carless, USA TODAY
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
While everyone's paying attention to the Epstein files, a big story just broke about another alleged human trafficker with ties to Trump — Andrew Tate:
Trump official intervened in investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, report says:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
All props to ProPublica on this:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
All props to ProPublica on this:
Trump official intervened in investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, report says
An investigation from ProPublica claims a Trump administration official asked investigators to return electronics belonging to influencer Andrew Tate
www.usatoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
While everyone's paying attention to the Epstein files, a big story just broke about another alleged human trafficker with ties to Trump — Andrew Tate:
Trump official intervened in investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, report says:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
All props to ProPublica on this:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
All props to ProPublica on this:
Trump official intervened in investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, report says
An investigation from ProPublica claims a Trump administration official asked investigators to return electronics belonging to influencer Andrew Tate
www.usatoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Trump official intervened in investigation on behalf of Andrew Tate, report says:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
All props to ProPublica on this:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
All props to ProPublica on this:
Big Story here from PP:
Also: Watch our episode of Extremely Normal, examining how Tate and other "Manosphere" influencers are coopting America's young men:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoC7...
Also: Watch our episode of Extremely Normal, examining how Tate and other "Manosphere" influencers are coopting America's young men:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoC7...
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Big Story here from PP:
Also: Watch our episode of Extremely Normal, examining how Tate and other "Manosphere" influencers are coopting America's young men:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoC7...
Also: Watch our episode of Extremely Normal, examining how Tate and other "Manosphere" influencers are coopting America's young men:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoC7...
Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland: Check!
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland: Check!
Anyone who knows me knows it’s extremely on-brand that I just happen to be starting my European vacation on the exact day the FAA is canceling thousands of flights
Wish me luck
Wish me luck
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Anyone who knows me knows it’s extremely on-brand that I just happen to be starting my European vacation on the exact day the FAA is canceling thousands of flights
Wish me luck
Wish me luck
Reposted by Will Carless, USA TODAY
A federal lawsuit describes an ICE facility in the Chicago suburbs as “filthy” and “cruel.” Two detainees named in the case are expected today in court where they hope a judge will order ICE to improve conditions at the site. @usatoday.com
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
'Black box in which to disappear people': Detainees describe ICE facility in lawsuit
ICE detainees have filed a lawsuit against Homeland Security saying conditions they were held in were aimed at "coercing" them to leave the country.
www.usatoday.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A federal lawsuit describes an ICE facility in the Chicago suburbs as “filthy” and “cruel.” Two detainees named in the case are expected today in court where they hope a judge will order ICE to improve conditions at the site. @usatoday.com
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
questioning why the NYT used this dashing photo of Nick Fuentes.
This is what he actually looks like
This is what he actually looks like
November 4, 2025 at 6:53 AM
questioning why the NYT used this dashing photo of Nick Fuentes.
This is what he actually looks like
This is what he actually looks like
“Within certain MAGA circles, to criticize someone for being too racist or reactionary is a betrayal, signaling an acceptance of the very liberal morality that the movement’s vanguard seeks to destroy.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
Opinion | Nick Fuentes Was Charlie Kirk’s Bitter Enemy. Now He’s Becoming His Successor.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
“Within certain MAGA circles, to criticize someone for being too racist or reactionary is a betrayal, signaling an acceptance of the very liberal morality that the movement’s vanguard seeks to destroy.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
My (video) analysis of two high-profile scandals in the last week or so involving members of the GOP sending racist and/or anti-Semitic text messages.
This is how the far-right speaks to itself:
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
This is how the far-right speaks to itself:
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
Far right text messages leak twice in one month. Is it a sign of a rise in extremism?
USA TODAY's Will Carless gives his analysis of recent leaked text messages from Republican Party members that have antisemitic and racist language.
www.usatoday.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
My (video) analysis of two high-profile scandals in the last week or so involving members of the GOP sending racist and/or anti-Semitic text messages.
This is how the far-right speaks to itself:
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
This is how the far-right speaks to itself:
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/...
It's 2025 and the President of the United States of America has shared an AI video of himself literally shitting on Americans exercising their freedom of speech.
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's 2025 and the President of the United States of America has shared an AI video of himself literally shitting on Americans exercising their freedom of speech.
Reposted by Will Carless, USA TODAY
A 15-year-old kid was tear gassed, slammed to the ground, and detained for five hours in a garage by armed ICE in Chicago blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/1...
15-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Taken By Feds For 5 Hours After East Side Protest, Attorney Says
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said the teen hit an agent in the face with an egg. They said claims that agents disappeared the teen are “categorically false.”
blockclubchicago.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A 15-year-old kid was tear gassed, slammed to the ground, and detained for five hours in a garage by armed ICE in Chicago blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/1...
Anyone know the answer to this?
The federal government is shut down. California is being hit disproportionately by the shutdown
Can the state withhold federal taxes in retaliation?
The federal government is shut down. California is being hit disproportionately by the shutdown
Can the state withhold federal taxes in retaliation?
Genuine question: If President Trump is withholding congressionally approved funds for Democratic states like California, can those states (many of which send more to the federal govt. than they receive) “withhold” their federal taxes and not send them to DC? @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Anyone know the answer to this?
The federal government is shut down. California is being hit disproportionately by the shutdown
Can the state withhold federal taxes in retaliation?
The federal government is shut down. California is being hit disproportionately by the shutdown
Can the state withhold federal taxes in retaliation?
Genuine question: If President Trump is withholding congressionally approved funds for Democratic states like California, can those states (many of which send more to the federal govt. than they receive) “withhold” their federal taxes and not send them to DC? @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Genuine question: If President Trump is withholding congressionally approved funds for Democratic states like California, can those states (many of which send more to the federal govt. than they receive) “withhold” their federal taxes and not send them to DC? @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
This concept underpinned organizations like the constitutional sheriffs association.
Where are they now?
Where are they now?
As federal troops act almost without impunity in America’s cities, it’s worth noting that, not long ago, many conservatives claimed that sheriffs and local police chiefs should have ultimate legal jurisdiction — not the US government.
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This concept underpinned organizations like the constitutional sheriffs association.
Where are they now?
Where are they now?
As federal troops act almost without impunity in America’s cities, it’s worth noting that, not long ago, many conservatives claimed that sheriffs and local police chiefs should have ultimate legal jurisdiction — not the US government.
October 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
As federal troops act almost without impunity in America’s cities, it’s worth noting that, not long ago, many conservatives claimed that sheriffs and local police chiefs should have ultimate legal jurisdiction — not the US government.
This was literally Stewart Rhodes' main legal defense:
That he thought the President was about to make it legal to go and get the guns so his militia could storm the Capitol and take charge.
That he thought the President was about to make it legal to go and get the guns so his militia could storm the Capitol and take charge.
For context: When a group of protestors stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6, a crew of Oath Keepers was standing by, waiting for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act so they could go get their stash of weapons, hidden across the Potomac.
This is far from normal.
This is far from normal.
When can the president invoke the Insurrection Act? What does invoking it allow the military to do? Is it the same as declaring martial law? A Brennan Center explainer has the answers. bit.ly/3GsFBhL
October 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This was literally Stewart Rhodes' main legal defense:
That he thought the President was about to make it legal to go and get the guns so his militia could storm the Capitol and take charge.
That he thought the President was about to make it legal to go and get the guns so his militia could storm the Capitol and take charge.
For context: When a group of protestors stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6, a crew of Oath Keepers was standing by, waiting for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act so they could go get their stash of weapons, hidden across the Potomac.
This is far from normal.
This is far from normal.
When can the president invoke the Insurrection Act? What does invoking it allow the military to do? Is it the same as declaring martial law? A Brennan Center explainer has the answers. bit.ly/3GsFBhL
The Insurrection Act Explained
The law, which lets the president deploy the military domestically and use it for civilian law enforcement, is dangerously vague and in urgent need of reform.
www.brennancenter.org
October 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For context: When a group of protestors stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6, a crew of Oath Keepers was standing by, waiting for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act so they could go get their stash of weapons, hidden across the Potomac.
This is far from normal.
This is far from normal.
As the President meets with the architect of #Project2025, it's worth revisiting my investigation from last year which found several of the plan's authors have a trail of racist and white supremacist activity:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...
Project 2025 decried as racist. Some contributors have trail of racist writings, activity
Project 2025, a widely criticized policy document, is a conservative blueprint for a second Trump term.
www.usatoday.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
As the President meets with the architect of #Project2025, it's worth revisiting my investigation from last year which found several of the plan's authors have a trail of racist and white supremacist activity:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/i...
I had a pretty serious surfing accident a few weeks ago.
Had to be stretchered to an ambulance and taken to hospital. I was in hospital for about 3 hours.
I have insurance, so I was covered.
The cost?
Oh. It was $127,497.
Had to be stretchered to an ambulance and taken to hospital. I was in hospital for about 3 hours.
I have insurance, so I was covered.
The cost?
Oh. It was $127,497.
September 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I had a pretty serious surfing accident a few weeks ago.
Had to be stretchered to an ambulance and taken to hospital. I was in hospital for about 3 hours.
I have insurance, so I was covered.
The cost?
Oh. It was $127,497.
Had to be stretchered to an ambulance and taken to hospital. I was in hospital for about 3 hours.
I have insurance, so I was covered.
The cost?
Oh. It was $127,497.