Lyle Allen
@lyleallenchicago.bsky.social
St. Louis native, longtime Chicagoan. Love music, family, friends, the arts, our farmers and good food.
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Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 attend Jack Smith hearing
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 attend Jack Smith hearing
The former special counsel is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee to deliver a high-stakes testimony.
Several police officers who responded to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol are in the hearing room to watch former special counsel Jack Smith testify in public for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
They include Michael Fanone, Daniel Hodges, Aquilino Gonell and Harry Dunn. In an interview, Fanone — who was seated in the front row — said he was present to support Smith and hoped the former prosecutor would simply share the truth with the American public.
Smith led the criminal case around allegations that Trump sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election, culminating in a violent riot of his supporters at the Capitol the day lawmakers were gathered to certify the results for Joe Biden.
Gonell, asked whether he was concerned Republicans may try to incriminate Smith, said the GOP response was uncontrollable, but it was nevertheless important for the public to hear the case against President Donald Trump that Smith never got to make.
“Whatever they want to do, it’s not going to wash away what was done to us and to the Capitol,” Gonell said of Republicans. “It’s about accountability and what was the betrayal [that] was done to not only us, but to the American people.”
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January 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 attend Jack Smith hearing
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Garcia: "Trump is leading a WH coverup right now of the Epstein files, and we all know Epstein himself said Trump was his best friend for over 10 years. It is shameful, illegal & unconstitutional that the DOJ has released 1% of the files. Where is the pressure to get Pam Bondi to release the files?"
January 21, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Garcia: "Trump is leading a WH coverup right now of the Epstein files, and we all know Epstein himself said Trump was his best friend for over 10 years. It is shameful, illegal & unconstitutional that the DOJ has released 1% of the files. Where is the pressure to get Pam Bondi to release the files?"
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Such an incredible thing to see the Democratic defense squad adopt "Nobody can change anything, stop trying" as their actual literal argument.
The Great Man Theory of History is bullshit, actually, and yes that includes Will.
We have to get rid of Jeffries and Schumer. We have to. It’s unendurable that these men are the most prominent Democrats of the moment. They are two of the most broadly undistinguished men I could imagine in politics, zero fire, zero fight, zero zeal, machine politicians with sinecures.
January 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Such an incredible thing to see the Democratic defense squad adopt "Nobody can change anything, stop trying" as their actual literal argument.
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I genuinely, honestly, terrifyingly don't think Democrats have even the slightest grasp of how ten more months of doing nothing about this is not actually going to inspire people to vote for more of them into office and it's gobsmacking how this appears to be what almost all of them believe
January 20, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I genuinely, honestly, terrifyingly don't think Democrats have even the slightest grasp of how ten more months of doing nothing about this is not actually going to inspire people to vote for more of them into office and it's gobsmacking how this appears to be what almost all of them believe
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Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
January 20, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
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Sunrise on Sunday. Today in Chicago.
January 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Sunrise on Sunday. Today in Chicago.
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Imagine if Chuck Schumer had even a tenth of the political instincts and energy of @vanhollen.senate.gov
Van Hollen: We are here to say not one more dime for Donald Trump's ICE operations
January 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Imagine if Chuck Schumer had even a tenth of the political instincts and energy of @vanhollen.senate.gov
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HAPPENING NOW: Tens of thousands have filled 5th Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday (Jan 11) in a massive anti-ICE protest.
New York showed up!
👏👏
(🎥Hands Off NYC)
New York showed up!
👏👏
(🎥Hands Off NYC)
January 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Tens of thousands have filled 5th Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday (Jan 11) in a massive anti-ICE protest.
New York showed up!
👏👏
(🎥Hands Off NYC)
New York showed up!
👏👏
(🎥Hands Off NYC)
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Still waiting for those Epstein files to be released
January 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Still waiting for those Epstein files to be released
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I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
NEW: These are ICE agents removing evidence from the shooter's home. They are not DOJ, they are Jonathan Ross's friends and coworkers, not DOJ.
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
January 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
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LIVE Q&A: What's in the Epstein files that Trump wants to hide?
This Friday at 2pm ET, join @johnjharwood.bsky.social and leading journalist on Jeffrey Epstein @jkbjournalist.bsky.social in a live conversation!
TUNE IN HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
This Friday at 2pm ET, join @johnjharwood.bsky.social and leading journalist on Jeffrey Epstein @jkbjournalist.bsky.social in a live conversation!
TUNE IN HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: what's in the Epstein files that Trump wants to hide? A conversation with Julie K. Brown, the leading journalistic authority on Jeffrey Epstein.
Starting Jan 9 at 2:00 PM EST
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
LIVE Q&A: What's in the Epstein files that Trump wants to hide?
This Friday at 2pm ET, join @johnjharwood.bsky.social and leading journalist on Jeffrey Epstein @jkbjournalist.bsky.social in a live conversation!
TUNE IN HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
This Friday at 2pm ET, join @johnjharwood.bsky.social and leading journalist on Jeffrey Epstein @jkbjournalist.bsky.social in a live conversation!
TUNE IN HERE: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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Important piece here by @mimirocah1.bsky.social.👇
I know the news cycle is trying to move us on but Jack Smith’s testimony is worth going back to my highlights and analysis here for @cafedotcom.bsky.social
& prosecutors and defense attorneys will recognize some jury address lines! open.substack.com/pub/staytune...
& prosecutors and defense attorneys will recognize some jury address lines! open.substack.com/pub/staytune...
Jack Smith’s Testimony: A Reminder that Donald J. Trump Owns All of It
The bottom line: the Special Counsel investigation began with Donald Trump’s actions
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Important piece here by @mimirocah1.bsky.social.👇
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Every American needs to see Jimmy Kimmel’s full Critics Choice acceptance speech. This is real leadership.
January 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Every American needs to see Jimmy Kimmel’s full Critics Choice acceptance speech. This is real leadership.
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It's 2026 and Schumer is publicly admitting he continues to take Trump at his word
Schumer: “I was in the SCIF on 3 different occasions … I asked them: Are you pursuing regime change? Are you intent on taking military action in Venezuela?"
“And they are assured me they are not pursuing those things”
“And they are assured me they are not pursuing those things”
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
It's 2026 and Schumer is publicly admitting he continues to take Trump at his word
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Jack Smith spent more than 8 hours answering questions in a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee on Dec 17
It’s worth watching — you can see why Smith wanted to testify publicly — and why the committee waited until New Year’s Eve to release the video
youtu.be/lR-bhPzQYUE?si…
It’s worth watching — you can see why Smith wanted to testify publicly — and why the committee waited until New Year’s Eve to release the video
youtu.be/lR-bhPzQYUE?si…
Jack Smith Deposition
YouTube video by House Judiciary GOP
https://youtu.be/lR-bhPzQYUE?si…
January 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Jack Smith spent more than 8 hours answering questions in a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee on Dec 17
It’s worth watching — you can see why Smith wanted to testify publicly — and why the committee waited until New Year’s Eve to release the video
youtu.be/lR-bhPzQYUE?si…
It’s worth watching — you can see why Smith wanted to testify publicly — and why the committee waited until New Year’s Eve to release the video
youtu.be/lR-bhPzQYUE?si…
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In every corner of the country, community leaders like Reverend Dr. Beth Brown are meeting the moment and protecting their immigrant neighbors and loved ones from aggressive immigration enforcement.
December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In every corner of the country, community leaders like Reverend Dr. Beth Brown are meeting the moment and protecting their immigrant neighbors and loved ones from aggressive immigration enforcement.
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PHOTOS: Feds deploy tear gas in Elgin as hourslong standoff ends in man's arrest
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
December 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
PHOTOS: Feds deploy tear gas in Elgin as hourslong standoff ends in man's arrest
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Urban farms and gardens ease food insecurity, boost mental health, and create communities.
A surprisingly powerful tool to make cities more livable
Urban farms and gardens ease food insecurity, boost mental health, and create communities.
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Urban farms and gardens ease food insecurity, boost mental health, and create communities.
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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A record die-off claimed 20 percent of Florida’s manatee population in 2021 and 2022. Now their number of deaths is up slightly again.
In Florida, Manatee Deaths Edge Up Slightly in 2025 - Inside Climate News
The beloved sea cows still face many threats, but deaths this year were not as high as in 2021 and 2022, when conservation groups say a record die-off claimed 20 percent of the population.
insideclimatenews.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A record die-off claimed 20 percent of Florida’s manatee population in 2021 and 2022. Now their number of deaths is up slightly again.
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SNAP's status post-shutdown from @tyjonescox.bsky.social:
"The public won’t soon forget that SNAP benefits were suspended, and they won’t like seeing more people lose their benefits permanently as the food assistance cuts in the Republican megabill get implemented."
"The public won’t soon forget that SNAP benefits were suspended, and they won’t like seeing more people lose their benefits permanently as the food assistance cuts in the Republican megabill get implemented."
Taking Away Food Assistance Puts the Trump Administration on the Wrong Side of History
The Trump Administration became so determined to deny people their SNAP benefits that it fought all the way to the Supreme Court, even though the funds were available and it had the legal authority to...
www.cbpp.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
SNAP's status post-shutdown from @tyjonescox.bsky.social:
"The public won’t soon forget that SNAP benefits were suspended, and they won’t like seeing more people lose their benefits permanently as the food assistance cuts in the Republican megabill get implemented."
"The public won’t soon forget that SNAP benefits were suspended, and they won’t like seeing more people lose their benefits permanently as the food assistance cuts in the Republican megabill get implemented."
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Heron! On the Lakefront trail.
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Heron! On the Lakefront trail.
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With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.
Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.