@mayasmom.bsky.social
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This is how Sen. Ron Wyden clues the public into activity that he finds extremely alarming. He does a press release about a letter he sent to the director of the CIA that basically says, 'I want to make sure you saw the classified letter I sent early today.' www.wyden.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
February 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
This is how Sen. Ron Wyden clues the public into activity that he finds extremely alarming. He does a press release about a letter he sent to the director of the CIA that basically says, 'I want to make sure you saw the classified letter I sent early today.' www.wyden.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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Despite the Trump administration's gaslighting, only 22% of voters think the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti was justified — including only 16% of Independents — according to a new Quinnipiac poll.
February 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Despite the Trump administration's gaslighting, only 22% of voters think the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti was justified — including only 16% of Independents — according to a new Quinnipiac poll.
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Just published front page of Thursday's FT: will the Epstein files take down the government of Keir Starmer while having no reverberations in the US whatsoever?
February 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Just published front page of Thursday's FT: will the Epstein files take down the government of Keir Starmer while having no reverberations in the US whatsoever?
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She was asking a question about whether the Epstein survivors have received justice. But Vance wants her to “smile and have some fun” while asking the president a question about trafficking victims. bsky.app/profile/fact...
Vance: There was a moment in the Oval Office, I wasn't even in there, but Trump was talking to Kaitlan Collins. Trump says, 'Why don't you ever smile?' And it's actually, like, so perceptive. Have some fun.
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
She was asking a question about whether the Epstein survivors have received justice. But Vance wants her to “smile and have some fun” while asking the president a question about trafficking victims. bsky.app/profile/fact...
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From the draft complaint prepared by SD FL prosecutors against Epstein and his co-conspirators. The girls are 14, 15 and 16... so this is not a case of "borderlines." The whole indictment is worth perusal.
February 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
From the draft complaint prepared by SD FL prosecutors against Epstein and his co-conspirators. The girls are 14, 15 and 16... so this is not a case of "borderlines." The whole indictment is worth perusal.
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Exclusive: The top Democrat on a House committee overseeing U.S.-China competition has launched a probe into a $500 million investment by an Abu Dhabi royal in a Trump family cryptocurrency company.
Exclusive | Top Democrat Launches Probe into “Spy Sheikh” Deal with Trump Company
More than a dozen Democrats have condemned the company’s decision to accept an investment by Abu Dhabi royal.
on.wsj.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Exclusive: The top Democrat on a House committee overseeing U.S.-China competition has launched a probe into a $500 million investment by an Abu Dhabi royal in a Trump family cryptocurrency company.
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One lesson from the Epstein–Mandelson affair is that we need to stop routinely rehabilitating political careers after serious scandals.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
February 4, 2026 at 1:08 PM
One lesson from the Epstein–Mandelson affair is that we need to stop routinely rehabilitating political careers after serious scandals.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
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So the “elected” President with his elected majority House and Senate says they have to takeover elections because Dems cheat. Make that argument make sense.
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM
So the “elected” President with his elected majority House and Senate says they have to takeover elections because Dems cheat. Make that argument make sense.
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one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
one of my strongest beliefs is that we're in our situation right now bc some of the most prominent talking heads (e.g. joe rogan, andrew schulz) are learning about politics in their 40s and 50s, instead of their teens and early 20s, and we have to go along for the ride as they learn basic things
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Apparently, Laura Ingraham thinks about 70% of the people of Minneapolis are crazed radical socialists hellbent on the radical overthrow of the US Government. Mostly, they're Lutherans who are concerned about what is being done to their neighbors.
Laura Ingraham described anti-ICE protesters as radical socialists who are hellbent on overthrowing the U.S. government. There is no viable communist party in the U.S. and the protesters aren't an armed militia but that won't stop Ingraham from promoting the new red scare.
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Apparently, Laura Ingraham thinks about 70% of the people of Minneapolis are crazed radical socialists hellbent on the radical overthrow of the US Government. Mostly, they're Lutherans who are concerned about what is being done to their neighbors.
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1/ Federal records show how a dramatic raid in Chicago was facilitated by a landlord who was apparently concerned about immigrants squatting in the building. The government claimed a Venezuelan gang had taken over the apt complex, but that’s not what docs say. 🧵
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
1/ Federal records show how a dramatic raid in Chicago was facilitated by a landlord who was apparently concerned about immigrants squatting in the building. The government claimed a Venezuelan gang had taken over the apt complex, but that’s not what docs say. 🧵
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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This entire thread, and also this: don't do Bannon's work for him
Third, journalists, non-profits, social media influencers, and everyday people need to be VERY discerning and careful about not amplifying unsubstantiated rumors about ICE or other law enforcement at or near the polls, because false rumors (even if well-meaning) WILL suppress the vote.
February 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
This entire thread, and also this: don't do Bannon's work for him
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Trump’s regime is trying to use a 1994 reproductive health law to prosecute journalists.
The Face of Authoritarianism
The Trump regime is using a 1994 law intended to protect women’s access to reproductive health against journalists.
contrarian.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Trump’s regime is trying to use a 1994 reproductive health law to prosecute journalists.
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is mentioned over 140 times in the Epstein files.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
united24media.com/latest-news/...
New Epstein Files Mention Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov More Than 140 Times
Details emerge of Sergey Lavrov's mentions in Epstein-related documents, depicting exchanges involving Russian officials and significant implications.
united24media.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
⚡️ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is mentioned over 140 times in the Epstein files.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Sitting U.S. senators don't make letters such as this one public unless they feel a paper trail is needed to inform the public.
Not great. Really not great.
h/t Sahil Kapur
Not great. Really not great.
h/t Sahil Kapur
February 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Sitting U.S. senators don't make letters such as this one public unless they feel a paper trail is needed to inform the public.
Not great. Really not great.
h/t Sahil Kapur
Not great. Really not great.
h/t Sahil Kapur
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⚡️ Russian bot networks are flooding social media with fake reports using the Epstein files to smear President Macron and Ukraine.
Russia Turns Epstein Files Into a Disinformation Weapon Against Macron and Ukraine
The Insider exposes Matryoshka's coordinated disinformation effort tying Epstein's investigations to Macron and Ukrainian youth.
united24media.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM
⚡️ Russian bot networks are flooding social media with fake reports using the Epstein files to smear President Macron and Ukraine.
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I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump's "Gold Card" scheme sells visas to the highest bidder!
What happened to the land of opportunity?
It's not just unAmerican, it's ILLEGAL
One rule for working families ... Another for oligarchs
More👇 on why this case matters -TN
What happened to the land of opportunity?
It's not just unAmerican, it's ILLEGAL
One rule for working families ... Another for oligarchs
More👇 on why this case matters -TN
Trump administration sued over $1M ‘Gold Card’ visa scheme
Trump created an illegal ‘fast lane’ for wealthy foreigners at the expense of qualified immigrants who followed the rules, lawyers say
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Trump's "Gold Card" scheme sells visas to the highest bidder!
What happened to the land of opportunity?
It's not just unAmerican, it's ILLEGAL
One rule for working families ... Another for oligarchs
More👇 on why this case matters -TN
What happened to the land of opportunity?
It's not just unAmerican, it's ILLEGAL
One rule for working families ... Another for oligarchs
More👇 on why this case matters -TN
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Breaking News: A federal prosecutor was said to have been fired after an outburst over the caseload brought on by the immigration crackdown.
Prosecutor Fired After Voicing Frustration With Immigration Caseload
The prosecutor, Julie T. Le, told a judge that she and her colleagues in the U.S. attorney’s office were overwhelmed by the White House’s immigration operation in Minnesota.
nyti.ms
February 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Breaking News: A federal prosecutor was said to have been fired after an outburst over the caseload brought on by the immigration crackdown.
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New Q poll: ICE approval 34%-63%, down from 40%-57% on Jan. 13. 60% think ICE should withdraw from Minneapolis, while 36% think ICE should continue its operations in Minneapolis.
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
61% Of Voters Think The Trump Administration Has Not Given An
Honest Account Of The Fatal Shooting Of Alex Pretti,
Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds;
58% Of Voters Think DHS Secretary Kris...
"We need more facts and an independent investigation is the way to get them, say voters who cast doubt on the honesty of the account of how Alex Pretti ended up dead on a Minneapolis street," said Qui...
poll.qu.edu
February 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
New Q poll: ICE approval 34%-63%, down from 40%-57% on Jan. 13. 60% think ICE should withdraw from Minneapolis, while 36% think ICE should continue its operations in Minneapolis.
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
poll.qu.edu/poll-release...
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Whistleblower’s lawyer to Tulsi: “You have given us zero guidance… I will contact the senate committee re your conduct on Monday… I maintain top secret eligibility and have been routinely read into matters of national security…”
(From @AdamParkhomenko)
(From @AdamParkhomenko)
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Whistleblower’s lawyer to Tulsi: “You have given us zero guidance… I will contact the senate committee re your conduct on Monday… I maintain top secret eligibility and have been routinely read into matters of national security…”
(From @AdamParkhomenko)
(From @AdamParkhomenko)
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FLASH: Weeks after Trump Admin pushed for crackdown on "fraud in Minnesota", the four prosecutors spearheading the case have *all left their jobs*
Wave of departures is growing inside Justice Dept office in Minneapolis
www.cbsnews.com/news/minneso...
Wave of departures is growing inside Justice Dept office in Minneapolis
www.cbsnews.com/news/minneso...
With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, the lead prosecutors have quit
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
www.cbsnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 PM
FLASH: Weeks after Trump Admin pushed for crackdown on "fraud in Minnesota", the four prosecutors spearheading the case have *all left their jobs*
Wave of departures is growing inside Justice Dept office in Minneapolis
www.cbsnews.com/news/minneso...
Wave of departures is growing inside Justice Dept office in Minneapolis
www.cbsnews.com/news/minneso...
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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February 5, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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This is another effort that has taken a HUGE amount of local activism, led by community folks who care.
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
New Mexico Senate approves bill to ban ICE detention centers
The New Mexico Legislature approved the Immigration Safety Act. House bill 9 bars the state from allowing ICE detention centers.
www.elpasotimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This is another effort that has taken a HUGE amount of local activism, led by community folks who care.
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
It CAN be done. Get involved where you live and push back.
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...