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Donald Trump is in the Epstein files THOUSANDS of times, including highly disturbing allegations against him.
These allegations need to be seriously looked at.
These allegations need to be seriously looked at.
February 3, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Donald Trump is in the Epstein files THOUSANDS of times, including highly disturbing allegations against him.
These allegations need to be seriously looked at.
These allegations need to be seriously looked at.
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U.K. police open a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein.
UK politician Peter Mandelson will quit House of Lords in storm over Epstein ties
British politician Peter Mandelson is quitting the House of Lords over questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
U.K. police open a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein.
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We pulled this one out of the paywall for today so more folks can read it
From 2019: Jeffrey Epstein liked to describe himself as a “science philanthropist,” and academics liked to take his money.
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
Jeffrey Epstein infiltrated science because it was ready to accommodate him
What could “nerd tunnel vision” possibly mean?
www.theverge.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:07 PM
We pulled this one out of the paywall for today so more folks can read it
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"We cannot and should not blindly fund a department that is enabling state-sponsored violence against its own citizens and eroding public trust in law enforcement."
Statement from Congressman Moulton on voting No on today's government funding package:
Statement from Congressman Moulton on voting No on today's government funding package:
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
"We cannot and should not blindly fund a department that is enabling state-sponsored violence against its own citizens and eroding public trust in law enforcement."
Statement from Congressman Moulton on voting No on today's government funding package:
Statement from Congressman Moulton on voting No on today's government funding package:
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When it comes to battling corruption, France > United States.
All the many millions of dollars Elon Musk bribed Donald Trump for protection & profits won't help him now.
All the many millions of dollars Elon Musk bribed Donald Trump for protection & profits won't help him now.
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
When it comes to battling corruption, France > United States.
All the many millions of dollars Elon Musk bribed Donald Trump for protection & profits won't help him now.
All the many millions of dollars Elon Musk bribed Donald Trump for protection & profits won't help him now.
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ICE agents draw handguns on unarmed observers in Minneapolis for documenting their actions. Guns escalate fear, not safety. Pointing firearms at civilians enforces silence through terror. Congress keeps funding this behavior. Own it. #FundHealthcareOverICE
February 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ICE agents draw handguns on unarmed observers in Minneapolis for documenting their actions. Guns escalate fear, not safety. Pointing firearms at civilians enforces silence through terror. Congress keeps funding this behavior. Own it. #FundHealthcareOverICE
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Close the ICE detention centers.
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Close the ICE detention centers.
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Putin just disrespected Trump by unleashing one of the most relentless attacks on Ukraine in this entire war, right after Trump publicly claimed he got Putin to agree not to attack.
And she has the guts to call Biden weak? Seriously?
And she has the guts to call Biden weak? Seriously?
Q: Trump said Putin agreed to halt attacking Ukraine bc of the cold, but today we're seen Russia launching heavy attacks. What's your reaction?
LEAVITT: I spoke with the president and his reaction was unfortunately unsurprised. These are two countries that have been engaged in a very brutal war.
LEAVITT: I spoke with the president and his reaction was unfortunately unsurprised. These are two countries that have been engaged in a very brutal war.
February 3, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Putin just disrespected Trump by unleashing one of the most relentless attacks on Ukraine in this entire war, right after Trump publicly claimed he got Putin to agree not to attack.
And she has the guts to call Biden weak? Seriously?
And she has the guts to call Biden weak? Seriously?
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In late January, 2 key officials in the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services at the Commerce Dept were dismissed.
@jshermcyber.bsky.social highlights the importance of the ICTS office in combatting Chinese cyber threats and how these dismissals will impact its work.
@jshermcyber.bsky.social highlights the importance of the ICTS office in combatting Chinese cyber threats and how these dismissals will impact its work.
Another Misstep in U.S.-China Tech Security Policy
The Trump administration gutted another office tackling Chinese tech threats—national security missteps that will be difficult to untangle.
www.lawfaremedia.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM
In late January, 2 key officials in the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services at the Commerce Dept were dismissed.
@jshermcyber.bsky.social highlights the importance of the ICTS office in combatting Chinese cyber threats and how these dismissals will impact its work.
@jshermcyber.bsky.social highlights the importance of the ICTS office in combatting Chinese cyber threats and how these dismissals will impact its work.
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Per BBC, “Police specialising in combating cyber-crime, assisted by Europol, have raided the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, in France.”
Musk's X office in France raided by Paris prosecutor
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
www.bbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Per BBC, “Police specialising in combating cyber-crime, assisted by Europol, have raided the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, in France.”
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* UKRAINE'S ZELENSKIY SAYS OVERNIGHT RUSSIAN AIR ATTACK WAS 'DELIBERATE' AGAINST ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, INVOLVING A RECORD NUMBER OF BALLISTIC MISSILES
* ZELENSKIY SAYS RUSSIA EXPLOITED U.S. PROPOSAL TO BRIEFLY HALT STRIKES NOT TO SUPPORT DIPLOMACY, BUT TO STOCKPILE MISSILES
@reuters.com
* ZELENSKIY SAYS RUSSIA EXPLOITED U.S. PROPOSAL TO BRIEFLY HALT STRIKES NOT TO SUPPORT DIPLOMACY, BUT TO STOCKPILE MISSILES
@reuters.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:40 AM
* UKRAINE'S ZELENSKIY SAYS OVERNIGHT RUSSIAN AIR ATTACK WAS 'DELIBERATE' AGAINST ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, INVOLVING A RECORD NUMBER OF BALLISTIC MISSILES
* ZELENSKIY SAYS RUSSIA EXPLOITED U.S. PROPOSAL TO BRIEFLY HALT STRIKES NOT TO SUPPORT DIPLOMACY, BUT TO STOCKPILE MISSILES
@reuters.com
* ZELENSKIY SAYS RUSSIA EXPLOITED U.S. PROPOSAL TO BRIEFLY HALT STRIKES NOT TO SUPPORT DIPLOMACY, BUT TO STOCKPILE MISSILES
@reuters.com
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NEW: We break down various challenges to what is happening in MN (including MN's challenge to Metro Surge, private citizens suits against abusive ICE practices, and a judge ordering Liam Ramos freed) -
Then Tommy Vietor gives us a lightning round on Trump foreign policy
crooked.com/podcast/the-...
Then Tommy Vietor gives us a lightning round on Trump foreign policy
crooked.com/podcast/the-...
a man in a sheriff 's uniform sits at a judge 's bench
Alt: a man in a sheriff 's uniform sits at a judge 's bench
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
NEW: We break down various challenges to what is happening in MN (including MN's challenge to Metro Surge, private citizens suits against abusive ICE practices, and a judge ordering Liam Ramos freed) -
Then Tommy Vietor gives us a lightning round on Trump foreign policy
crooked.com/podcast/the-...
Then Tommy Vietor gives us a lightning round on Trump foreign policy
crooked.com/podcast/the-...
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I will just say that in my review of the first criminal complaint files over the weekend, there were *dozens* of instances in which the names, initials, high schools, and locations of victims' parents' homes were not redacted.
It's another victimization, and it's deplorable.
It's another victimization, and it's deplorable.
February 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I will just say that in my review of the first criminal complaint files over the weekend, there were *dozens* of instances in which the names, initials, high schools, and locations of victims' parents' homes were not redacted.
It's another victimization, and it's deplorable.
It's another victimization, and it's deplorable.
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BREAKING: Trump team to start “daily” meetings to focus on prosecuting his political adversaries, according to CNN
Looks like Susie Wiles’ efforts to “limit” Trump’s focus on retribution has failed spectacularly.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
Looks like Susie Wiles’ efforts to “limit” Trump’s focus on retribution has failed spectacularly.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities | CNN Politics
Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to reenergize probes that are considered a top priority for President Donald Trump — reviewing the actions of officials who inve...
www.cnn.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM
BREAKING: Trump team to start “daily” meetings to focus on prosecuting his political adversaries, according to CNN
Looks like Susie Wiles’ efforts to “limit” Trump’s focus on retribution has failed spectacularly.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
Looks like Susie Wiles’ efforts to “limit” Trump’s focus on retribution has failed spectacularly.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/p...
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I'm going to be participating in a online panel with Harvard's Shorenstein Center, Reporting on Power and Policy, at 1PM Eastern today. I will be on with fellow 2025 Nylan Prize winner, Samantha Maldonado, a senior reporter for THE CITY.
You can tune in here: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
You can tune in here: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I'm going to be participating in a online panel with Harvard's Shorenstein Center, Reporting on Power and Policy, at 1PM Eastern today. I will be on with fellow 2025 Nylan Prize winner, Samantha Maldonado, a senior reporter for THE CITY.
You can tune in here: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
You can tune in here: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Personally, this is one of the most sickening and disjointed updates I’ve seen him make.
This week alone, Russia attacked a passenger train, energy infrastructure, and deliberately targeted civilians, yet, he speaks of Ukrainian “hope” without ever having been to Ukraine, Russia, several times.
This week alone, Russia attacked a passenger train, energy infrastructure, and deliberately targeted civilians, yet, he speaks of Ukrainian “hope” without ever having been to Ukraine, Russia, several times.
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Personally, this is one of the most sickening and disjointed updates I’ve seen him make.
This week alone, Russia attacked a passenger train, energy infrastructure, and deliberately targeted civilians, yet, he speaks of Ukrainian “hope” without ever having been to Ukraine, Russia, several times.
This week alone, Russia attacked a passenger train, energy infrastructure, and deliberately targeted civilians, yet, he speaks of Ukrainian “hope” without ever having been to Ukraine, Russia, several times.
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The Justice Department is drawing fresh scrutiny after releasing Epstein-related records that appear to black out Donald Trump’s face in a photograph.
DOJ Makes Bizarre Attempt to Redact Trump’s Face in Epstein Files Photo
The newly released materials contain frequent references to Donald Trump.
trib.al
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The Justice Department is drawing fresh scrutiny after releasing Epstein-related records that appear to black out Donald Trump’s face in a photograph.
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Why is the President of the United States just sitting around watching television?
Every other leader wouldn’t even have the time.
Every other leader wouldn’t even have the time.
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Why is the President of the United States just sitting around watching television?
Every other leader wouldn’t even have the time.
Every other leader wouldn’t even have the time.
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Facing a proposed wealth tax that would restore health cuts, they’re pouring money into their own gubernatorial and legislative candidates. buff.ly/MEv27R0
To Avoid a Tax Hike, Billionaires Decide to Take Over California
Facing a proposed wealth tax that would restore health cuts, they’re pouring money into their own gubernatorial and legislative candidates.
buff.ly
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Facing a proposed wealth tax that would restore health cuts, they’re pouring money into their own gubernatorial and legislative candidates. buff.ly/MEv27R0
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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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Adding another excellent article on how ending TPS status is international treaty violation as well as violation of federal law. Standing in solidarity with my nearby Ohio neighbors in Springfield, as Haitian TPS status is expiring illegally ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/28/r...
With the immigration crackdown, America risks violating its treaty obligations • Ohio Capital Journal
In 1968, the U.S. ratified the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, prohibiting the returning of refugees to persecution or torture. That promise is not symbolic; it is codified in U.S. law. T...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Adding another excellent article on how ending TPS status is international treaty violation as well as violation of federal law. Standing in solidarity with my nearby Ohio neighbors in Springfield, as Haitian TPS status is expiring illegally ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/28/r...
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Since a lot of the coverage is omitting this detail: The Kennedy Center HAD a $250 million renovation and expansion just a few years ago, in 2019.
February 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Since a lot of the coverage is omitting this detail: The Kennedy Center HAD a $250 million renovation and expansion just a few years ago, in 2019.
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Remarkable: 55% of noncollege whites and even 50% of rural whites say ICE is too aggressive, per new Fox News poll.
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Trump Tirade over Protests Goes Off Rails as Crushing Fox Poll Hits
As Trump grows more delusional about how hated his ICE raids have become, a longtime pro-immigrant organizer explains why this may be a watershed moment in terms of public opinion on the issue.
newrepublic.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Remarkable: 55% of noncollege whites and even 50% of rural whites say ICE is too aggressive, per new Fox News poll.
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
And 71% of independents disapprove of Trump on immigration.
This is digging deep into Trump's base.
We detail these numbers on today's pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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Yeah, it's fucking obvious he's going to fucking try a coup again if he loses the midterms (which is incredibly likely). I give it a 99% chance.
Why this isn't treated as an existential threat by the people who *want* to lead Congress next year is frankly mystifying.
Why this isn't treated as an existential threat by the people who *want* to lead Congress next year is frankly mystifying.
David French: This is not a drill www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Yeah, it's fucking obvious he's going to fucking try a coup again if he loses the midterms (which is incredibly likely). I give it a 99% chance.
Why this isn't treated as an existential threat by the people who *want* to lead Congress next year is frankly mystifying.
Why this isn't treated as an existential threat by the people who *want* to lead Congress next year is frankly mystifying.
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Really brings home the fact that the delay in producing files was absolutely part of an effort to protect Trump versus the DOJ's oft-touted explanation that they were ensuring protection for victims.
“The Justice Department published dozens of unredacted nude images on its website, showing young women or possibly teenagers whose photos were contained in files related to the wealthy sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
The Government Published Dozens of Nude Photos in the Epstein Files
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Really brings home the fact that the delay in producing files was absolutely part of an effort to protect Trump versus the DOJ's oft-touted explanation that they were ensuring protection for victims.