@aa9400.bsky.social
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Don’t be fooled: you can’t both claim this was simply the execution of an arrest warrant AND say the U.S. is now "running" Venezuela & grabbing its oil resources.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
Trump and his cronies can try to dress this up, but it is an illegal act of war to replace Maduro and grab Venezuela's oil for his billionaire buddies.
Full statement below:
Full statement below:
January 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Don’t be fooled: you can’t both claim this was simply the execution of an arrest warrant AND say the U.S. is now "running" Venezuela & grabbing its oil resources.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
Trump just admitted this was a clear regime-change play to enrich U.S. oil companies & his billionaire buddies.
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@jayapal.house.gov + Massie's bipartisan effort to end the 2001 AUMF isn't getting sufficient attention + support.
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
Jayapal, Massie Lead Bipartisan Effort to Repeal 2001 AUMF, End Forever Wars - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Thomas Massie (KY-04) are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers to fully repeal the 2001 Authorized Use of Military Force (AUMF). ...
jayapal.house.gov
January 4, 2026 at 4:47 AM
@jayapal.house.gov + Massie's bipartisan effort to end the 2001 AUMF isn't getting sufficient attention + support.
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
The regime is using the AUMF cover for their actions. Why has Congress let a 9/11 handover over power to the president continue? It's beyond time to end it.
202-224-3121
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The New York Times has just confirmed that 40 civilians died in President Trump's invasion.
This is the aftermath in one area
This is the aftermath in one area
January 4, 2026 at 3:56 AM
The New York Times has just confirmed that 40 civilians died in President Trump's invasion.
This is the aftermath in one area
This is the aftermath in one area
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This account from a journalist riding around with Maduro as he begged US for a deal is 👀
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Maduro’s Final Plea: ‘No War. Yes Peace.’
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:18 AM
This account from a journalist riding around with Maduro as he begged US for a deal is 👀
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
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I’ve been working full time to stop this war since last summer and the one scenario I feared the most is materializing — Trump is making a play for Venezuela’s oil. I’m not saying an insurgency will definitely form, but Trump’s ploy creates the perfect storm for an absolutely disastrous occupation.🧵
Trump: "We're going to have our very large United States oil companies go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure and start making money for the country. And we are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so."
January 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I’ve been working full time to stop this war since last summer and the one scenario I feared the most is materializing — Trump is making a play for Venezuela’s oil. I’m not saying an insurgency will definitely form, but Trump’s ploy creates the perfect storm for an absolutely disastrous occupation.🧵
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We killed and rendered Venezuelan civilians homeless so Donald Trump could post a Fortunate Son-backed fancam and feel happy about it.
The casualties already coming in. Grandmothers in their apartments….
January 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
We killed and rendered Venezuelan civilians homeless so Donald Trump could post a Fortunate Son-backed fancam and feel happy about it.
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Pleased to speak with @charliesavage.bsky.social about how the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela breaches the UN Charter and the Take Care Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Legal Issues Raised by Trump’s Seizure of Maduro, Explained
The operation revives disputes over the legality of the 1989 Panama intervention, enhanced by President Trump’s vow to “run” Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro’s formal status as president.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/u...
The operation revives disputes over the legality of the 1989 Panama intervention, enhanced by President Trump’s vow to “run” Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro’s formal status as president.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/u...
Legal Issues Raised by Trump’s Seizure of Maduro, Explained
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Pleased to speak with @charliesavage.bsky.social about how the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela breaches the UN Charter and the Take Care Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
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“'You would have no command and control over the military and no police force,' he said. 'You’d have looting and chaos.' Any U.S. military deployment meant to stabilize the country would probably require tens of thousands of troops, he said."
U.S. Ran a War Game on Ousting Maduro. Venezuela Fell Into Chaos.
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
“'You would have no command and control over the military and no police force,' he said. 'You’d have looting and chaos.' Any U.S. military deployment meant to stabilize the country would probably require tens of thousands of troops, he said."
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This boat strike, in an unspecified ocean, had an unknown number of survivors. We are closely following what happens next.
This makes 31 attacks, and at least 110 killed.
This makes 31 attacks, and at least 110 killed.
December 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This boat strike, in an unspecified ocean, had an unknown number of survivors. We are closely following what happens next.
This makes 31 attacks, and at least 110 killed.
This makes 31 attacks, and at least 110 killed.
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House Judiciary Committee releases on New Years Eve (in an obvious attempt to bury this info) the Jack Smith deposition transcript.
I recommend doing a word search for "proof beyond a reasonable doubt."
And explanation of disenfranchisement of urban areas.
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
I recommend doing a word search for "proof beyond a reasonable doubt."
And explanation of disenfranchisement of urban areas.
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
December 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
House Judiciary Committee releases on New Years Eve (in an obvious attempt to bury this info) the Jack Smith deposition transcript.
I recommend doing a word search for "proof beyond a reasonable doubt."
And explanation of disenfranchisement of urban areas.
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
I recommend doing a word search for "proof beyond a reasonable doubt."
And explanation of disenfranchisement of urban areas.
judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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My colleague @davidjbier.bsky.social picks as the most important immigration stories of 2025: broad bans on henceforth-legal immigrants; cancellation of lawful statuses; de-prioritization of criminals; "papers-please" profiling; and a broad assault on constitutional rights of speech, privacy, etc.
The Most Important Immigration Stories of 2025
Despite the hailstorm of attacks, however, immigrants continue to help Americans, reducing government deficits, innovating and starting businesses, growing the economy, increasing the availability of ...
www.cato.org
December 31, 2025 at 12:39 AM
My colleague @davidjbier.bsky.social picks as the most important immigration stories of 2025: broad bans on henceforth-legal immigrants; cancellation of lawful statuses; de-prioritization of criminals; "papers-please" profiling; and a broad assault on constitutional rights of speech, privacy, etc.
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The Border Patrol Has Been a Cult of Brutality Since 1924
theintercept.com/2019/01/12/b...
theintercept.com/2019/01/12/b...
December 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Border Patrol Has Been a Cult of Brutality Since 1924
theintercept.com/2019/01/12/b...
theintercept.com/2019/01/12/b...
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Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
Supreme Court Considers Private Prison Case
A private prison company seeks a ruling that could help all government contractors evade liability.
www.brennancenter.org
December 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Private prison company GEO Group allegedly made immigration detainees work for no pay. Now it's at the Supreme Court trying to prevent the detainees from suing. bit.ly/4pfafj2
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America is closing its doors to the world, sealing the border, squeezing the legal avenues to entry and sending new arrivals and longtime residents to the exits.
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
America is closing its doors to the world, sealing the border, squeezing the legal avenues to entry and sending new arrivals and longtime residents to the exits.
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
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OF ALL THE VESSELS SUNK BY THE U.S. it was the likeliest to have been carrying drugs: a semisubmersible with at least one convicted trafficker on board. The U.S. blew it up, destroyed the evidence and let the survivors go GIFT LINK @schmidtsam.bsky.social @alexhorton.bsky.social
wapo.st/4qq5ymS
wapo.st/4qq5ymS
The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go
In blowing up the vessel, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
OF ALL THE VESSELS SUNK BY THE U.S. it was the likeliest to have been carrying drugs: a semisubmersible with at least one convicted trafficker on board. The U.S. blew it up, destroyed the evidence and let the survivors go GIFT LINK @schmidtsam.bsky.social @alexhorton.bsky.social
wapo.st/4qq5ymS
wapo.st/4qq5ymS
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"A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research and the Centre for Demographic Studies investigated the impact of the conflict in Gaza on mortality. They estimate that 78,318 (70,614-87,504) people were killed in Gaza"
Don't forget. Just don't.
Don't forget. Just don't.
Gaza: study reveals unprecedented losses of life and life expectancy
Researchers analyze the human toll of the ongoing conflict using a statistical model that takes data uncertainties into account
www.mpg.de
December 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research and the Centre for Demographic Studies investigated the impact of the conflict in Gaza on mortality. They estimate that 78,318 (70,614-87,504) people were killed in Gaza"
Don't forget. Just don't.
Don't forget. Just don't.
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In this special issue, Hammer & Hope commissioned the photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson to show us the Trump administration's arrest and deportation campaign.
hammerandhope.org/article/ice-...
hammerandhope.org/article/ice-...
December 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In this special issue, Hammer & Hope commissioned the photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson to show us the Trump administration's arrest and deportation campaign.
hammerandhope.org/article/ice-...
hammerandhope.org/article/ice-...
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Pleased to speak with the @washingtonpost.com about the US disposition of the survivors of the October 16th maritime strike.
“Once they had custody of these people, it was clear … they were going to try to get rid of them expeditiously.”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
“Once they had custody of these people, it was clear … they were going to try to get rid of them expeditiously.”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The U.S. sank the alleged narco-terrorists’ boat — and let them go
In blowing up the vessel, destroying evidence and repatriating the survivors, the U.S. cut short a process that’s helped bring down traffickers.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Pleased to speak with the @washingtonpost.com about the US disposition of the survivors of the October 16th maritime strike.
“Once they had custody of these people, it was clear … they were going to try to get rid of them expeditiously.”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
“Once they had custody of these people, it was clear … they were going to try to get rid of them expeditiously.”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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The identities of the targets in Nigeria matter for a number of reasons, including whether:
—they are plausibly covered by the 2001 AUMF (doubtful)
—they are members of an organized armed group such that the strikes plausibly were in the context of an armed conflict.
—they are plausibly covered by the 2001 AUMF (doubtful)
—they are members of an organized armed group such that the strikes plausibly were in the context of an armed conflict.
December 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The identities of the targets in Nigeria matter for a number of reasons, including whether:
—they are plausibly covered by the 2001 AUMF (doubtful)
—they are members of an organized armed group such that the strikes plausibly were in the context of an armed conflict.
—they are plausibly covered by the 2001 AUMF (doubtful)
—they are members of an organized armed group such that the strikes plausibly were in the context of an armed conflict.
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“'The bottom line is that removing the 935,000 Venezuelans and Haitians would cause the entire economy to contract by more than $14 billion,' said Michael Clemens, a professor in the Department of Economics at George Mason University."
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum... cc @piie.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum... cc @piie.com
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025
WASHINGTON — Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due t...
www.newsfromthestates.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“'The bottom line is that removing the 935,000 Venezuelans and Haitians would cause the entire economy to contract by more than $14 billion,' said Michael Clemens, a professor in the Department of Economics at George Mason University."
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum... cc @piie.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum... cc @piie.com
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NEW: This is a story that took months to pull together and broke my heart a million times writing it.
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Cut Their Lifeline. Months Later, They're Still Fighting Like Hell To Survive.
A small organization powered by the people who need it most has found a way to save lives abandoned by the Trump administration.
www.huffpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
NEW: This is a story that took months to pull together and broke my heart a million times writing it.
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
But this isnt a sad story.
This is about courage, compassion and survival. And the herculean efforts of a group of people who refuse to lay down and die.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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That makes 32 reported deaths in ICE custody since Trump took power again.
Authorities have reported the death of a Nicaraguan immigrant in ICE custody in a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of an immigrant in ICE custody this month.
buff.ly/NntUdNz
buff.ly/NntUdNz
Nicaraguan Man in ICE Custody Dies in Mississippi Hospital
A Nicaraguan man has died in ICE custody at a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of a person in custody this month.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
That makes 32 reported deaths in ICE custody since Trump took power again.
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More than 30 immigrants have died in ICE custody in 2025
That’s the most in over 20 years
That’s the most in over 20 years
December 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
More than 30 immigrants have died in ICE custody in 2025
That’s the most in over 20 years
That’s the most in over 20 years
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Every Sunday, protesters from Florida and beyond go to the notorious immigration jail and advocate for its closure
The protesters showing up every week to shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: ‘We will end this’
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Every Sunday, protesters from Florida and beyond go to the notorious immigration jail and advocate for its closure