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As Trump’s mass deportation program unfolds, immigration policy and enforcement is shifting fast.
That’s why we’re launching Tracker, a limited-series newsletter navigating what’s happening and what’s next. Sign up for free: www.wired.com/newsletter/I...
That’s why we’re launching Tracker, a limited-series newsletter navigating what’s happening and what’s next. Sign up for free: www.wired.com/newsletter/I...
Tracker Newsletter: ICE in Focus
As federal agents carry out Trump’s program of mass deportation, this limited-series newsletter will track what’s happening and what’s coming next.
www.wired.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
As Trump’s mass deportation program unfolds, immigration policy and enforcement is shifting fast.
That’s why we’re launching Tracker, a limited-series newsletter navigating what’s happening and what’s next. Sign up for free: www.wired.com/newsletter/I...
That’s why we’re launching Tracker, a limited-series newsletter navigating what’s happening and what’s next. Sign up for free: www.wired.com/newsletter/I...
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An explosive complaint filed by a whistleblower against Tulsi Gabbard and another unnamed govt office in May is being stonewalled and still has not been shared with Congress as required despite efforts by the whistleblower’s attorney. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
An explosive complaint filed by a whistleblower against Tulsi Gabbard and another unnamed govt office in May is being stonewalled and still has not been shared with Congress as required despite efforts by the whistleblower’s attorney. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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“.. Their full names were available Sunday afternoon in the Justice Department’s keyword search, along with personally identifying details that make them readily traceable, including home addresses.”
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February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
“.. Their full names were available Sunday afternoon in the Justice Department’s keyword search, along with personally identifying details that make them readily traceable, including home addresses.”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has returned to a pre-2022 policy that requires patients seeking the procedure to go outside the department for care.
VA ends nearly all abortion procedures at medical centers
The Department of Veterans Affairs has returned to a pre-2022 policy that requires patients seeking the procedure to go outside the department for care.
www.federaltimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The Department of Veterans Affairs has returned to a pre-2022 policy that requires patients seeking the procedure to go outside the department for care.
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Our favorite bio on one of the new panel members just captures this administration's "Science by Vibes" approach
"the founder and president of N of One: Autism Research Foundation"
Friends, an N of One is an anecdote. Not gold-standard science 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Are we healthy again yet?
"the founder and president of N of One: Autism Research Foundation"
Friends, an N of One is an anecdote. Not gold-standard science 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Are we healthy again yet?
January 29, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Our favorite bio on one of the new panel members just captures this administration's "Science by Vibes" approach
"the founder and president of N of One: Autism Research Foundation"
Friends, an N of One is an anecdote. Not gold-standard science 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Are we healthy again yet?
"the founder and president of N of One: Autism Research Foundation"
Friends, an N of One is an anecdote. Not gold-standard science 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Are we healthy again yet?
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In Maine, masked federal agents stopped a car that contained a baby, and smashed a window. "Glass sprayed over the baby’s car seat." They took the baby's father who was driving, leaving the mother who does not have a driver's license alone in the car with the baby. On video:
ICE agents shatter window, leave 1-month-old baby, mother in car after Portland arrest
Video shows federal immigration agents leaving behind an infant and broken glass after detaining a Guinean immigrant with no known criminal history.
www.pressherald.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:14 PM
In Maine, masked federal agents stopped a car that contained a baby, and smashed a window. "Glass sprayed over the baby’s car seat." They took the baby's father who was driving, leaving the mother who does not have a driver's license alone in the car with the baby. On video:
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Your now-regular reminder that Congressional Republicans are demonstrably totally fine with him running what is - for now - the world’s most important economy this way.
More potential tax hikes on Americans from Trump’s anti-Canada campaign.
January 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Your now-regular reminder that Congressional Republicans are demonstrably totally fine with him running what is - for now - the world’s most important economy this way.
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Seems like one of those issues that should greatly concern everyone regardless of their politics.
January 29, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Seems like one of those issues that should greatly concern everyone regardless of their politics.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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The coolest Congresswoman there’s ever been.
January 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The coolest Congresswoman there’s ever been.
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NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related asse...
www.propublica.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
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Important. There has not been a deescalation.
January 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Important. There has not been a deescalation.
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The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota's attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck of murder. https://to.pbs.org/3ZA2HfU
Family of Alex Pretti retains lawyers who helped prosecute the George Floyd case
The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota’s attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck of murder.
www.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota's attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck of murder. https://to.pbs.org/3ZA2HfU
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
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This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
This is the BEST explanation I have seen so far.
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Alexander Hamilton warned that when a government betrays its people, the right of self-defense remains.
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
January 28, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Alexander Hamilton warned that when a government betrays its people, the right of self-defense remains.
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
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Grift all the way down
SHAHEEN: It's been reported that the oil sold for $500 million and $300 million went to Venezuelan government. What happened to the other $200 million?
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Grift all the way down
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Consistently useless.
January 27, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Consistently useless.
Tldr:
1. Good luck flying
2. Good luck eating
3. Good luck w/defense readiness
4. Good luck w/disasters
5. Collaboration? 🖕
1. Good luck flying
2. Good luck eating
3. Good luck w/defense readiness
4. Good luck w/disasters
5. Collaboration? 🖕
January 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Tldr:
1. Good luck flying
2. Good luck eating
3. Good luck w/defense readiness
4. Good luck w/disasters
5. Collaboration? 🖕
1. Good luck flying
2. Good luck eating
3. Good luck w/defense readiness
4. Good luck w/disasters
5. Collaboration? 🖕
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Thanks to @ossoff.senate.gov we know, ICE has stopped paying outside medical providers to care for detainees within their facilities. Payments stopped in October 2025 & 3rd parties told that they won't be paid till April 2026.
WHAT? Have you seen more coverage?
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
WHAT? Have you seen more coverage?
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thanks to @ossoff.senate.gov we know, ICE has stopped paying outside medical providers to care for detainees within their facilities. Payments stopped in October 2025 & 3rd parties told that they won't be paid till April 2026.
WHAT? Have you seen more coverage?
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
WHAT? Have you seen more coverage?
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
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CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
THIS THIS THIS
There's a fundamental problem with how we manage public land.
The solution
Eliminate the subsidies today doing the most harm and apply those moneys in the efforts that could provide the most immediate solutions.
Doesn't cost the taxpayer a dime.
The solution
Eliminate the subsidies today doing the most harm and apply those moneys in the efforts that could provide the most immediate solutions.
Doesn't cost the taxpayer a dime.
January 25, 2026 at 12:22 PM
THIS THIS THIS