Nick Aiello
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Nick Aiello
@nick-aiello.bsky.social
· Jan 18
I Was There When It Happened in New Orleans. What I Saw the Next Two Days Was Even More Surreal.
We were on the hunt for a missing iPhone when we saw the people running.
slate.com
My story about New Year’s in New Orleans just went up on @slate.bsky.social. It’s what I saw over that day, night, and the days after. Still grateful for my friend’s stolen iPhone slate.com/life/2025/01...
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Here is the newly-unsealed State Department memo confirming -- finally -- that the detention of Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk was based on an op-ed.
No antisemitic activity. No support of terrorism.
An op-ed in a student newspaper.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
No antisemitic activity. No support of terrorism.
An op-ed in a student newspaper.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
![Action Memo for Senior Bureau Official John Armstrong
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CA/VO - Stuart Wilson, Deputy Assistant Secretary
(SBU) Revocation of Fl Visa for Rumeysa OZTURK
(SBU) Recommendation 1: That you approve the revocation of the Fl visa,
effective immediately, for
under section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA). Due to ongoing ICE operational security, this revocation will be silent;
the Department will not notify the subject. (Approve/Disapprove by
03/21/25)
Decision: [Approved]
(SBU) Recommendation 2: That you authorize the transmission of the
attached notification to the Department of Homeland Security noting the,
immediate revocation of OZTURK's visa. (Approve/Disapprove by 03/21/25)
Decision: [Approved]
Background
(SBU} On March 21, 2025, the Assistant Director of the National Security Division of DHS/ICE's Homeland Security Investigations referred to CA information regarding Rumeysa OZTURK, a Turkish national, for a possible determination by the Secretary that the alien is deportable under INA section 237(a)(4)(C). As a nonimmigrant visa holder, such a determination is not necessary for OHS/ICE to pursue removal of OZTURK from the United States, as INA section 237(a}(1)(B) provides that an alien is deportable if their nonimmigrant visa has been revoked under INA section 221(i).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7r477jd7q7p2mzmyqfm7jmp7/bafkreigphzxypvufgeipmnblj3rj5bjvnpsifwim4gx2nxdcv3cqhgqj5q@jpeg)
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Here is the newly-unsealed State Department memo confirming -- finally -- that the detention of Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk was based on an op-ed.
No antisemitic activity. No support of terrorism.
An op-ed in a student newspaper.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
No antisemitic activity. No support of terrorism.
An op-ed in a student newspaper.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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There's one foolproof way to gauge whether someone is a millennial or a zoomer: Ask them how they learned the difference between Iceland and Greenland.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
January 21, 2026 at 8:37 PM
There's one foolproof way to gauge whether someone is a millennial or a zoomer: Ask them how they learned the difference between Iceland and Greenland.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
If the answer is from D2: The Mighty Ducks, you're talking to a millennial. Otherwise, zoomer.
Live your life in such a way that your hall of fame votes don’t lead to Rick Porcello conspiracy theory text threads
January 21, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Live your life in such a way that your hall of fame votes don’t lead to Rick Porcello conspiracy theory text threads
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Danish parliamentarian Rasmus Jarlov speaking to MS NOW on Stephen Miller comments regarding Greenland: "I hope he’s kept away from young women, because that’s the mentality of a rapist. You can’t defend yourself, so I’m going to take you. That’s basically what he’s saying."
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Danish parliamentarian Rasmus Jarlov speaking to MS NOW on Stephen Miller comments regarding Greenland: "I hope he’s kept away from young women, because that’s the mentality of a rapist. You can’t defend yourself, so I’m going to take you. That’s basically what he’s saying."
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ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
January 19, 2026 at 5:41 AM
ICE ended up returning the man, Saly, after realizing he’s a fucking US citizen with no criminal record, per his sister-in-law. These fucking animals.
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A video of ICE agents conducting door-to-door searches today in Minneapolis
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
January 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
A video of ICE agents conducting door-to-door searches today in Minneapolis
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
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Look at the glove compartment, full of stuffed animals and toys. That's the sign of a mom or an auntie who keeps little stuffies at hand for fussy kids.
ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis
minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/07/i...
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ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis • Minnesota Reformer
The driver then slowly backs up and appears to be leaving, when another officer fires three shots.
minnesotareformer.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Look at the glove compartment, full of stuffed animals and toys. That's the sign of a mom or an auntie who keeps little stuffies at hand for fussy kids.
These communities didn’t ask for this. This is being forced on them. I hope every ICE agent and leader who lied about the events is arrested and jailed.
NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
January 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
These communities didn’t ask for this. This is being forced on them. I hope every ICE agent and leader who lied about the events is arrested and jailed.
So we had the ability to swoop in, steal the leader of a country, all because he was a “known criminal.” So…. We could‘ve nabbed Putin this whole time?
January 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM
So we had the ability to swoop in, steal the leader of a country, all because he was a “known criminal.” So…. We could‘ve nabbed Putin this whole time?
Can Mamdani negotiate on behalf of Ukraine?
Trump accuses Ukraine of ingratitude, officials meet on peace plan - www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Trump accuses Ukraine of ingratitude, officials meet on peace plan - www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Can Mamdani negotiate on behalf of Ukraine?
Trump accuses Ukraine of ingratitude, officials meet on peace plan - www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Trump accuses Ukraine of ingratitude, officials meet on peace plan - www.reuters.com/world/europe...
This Nvidia earnings report might be the most consequential earnings report of my lifetime. Good luck out there.
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This Nvidia earnings report might be the most consequential earnings report of my lifetime. Good luck out there.
NFL players who could still break out (according to my brain):
- Joey Harrington
- JJ Stokes
- Drew Henson
- Rashaun Woods
- Joey Harrington
- JJ Stokes
- Drew Henson
- Rashaun Woods
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
NFL players who could still break out (according to my brain):
- Joey Harrington
- JJ Stokes
- Drew Henson
- Rashaun Woods
- Joey Harrington
- JJ Stokes
- Drew Henson
- Rashaun Woods
For those worried about govt overspending and the deficit, your tax dolkars are about to go towards a bunch of wrongful arrest settlements
October 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
For those worried about govt overspending and the deficit, your tax dolkars are about to go towards a bunch of wrongful arrest settlements
Chicago is so safe right now, so not a hellhole that it’s concerning. I’m riding a bus at 10 pm and there’s not one person doing anything weird. It’s a little tooooo calm….
October 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Chicago is so safe right now, so not a hellhole that it’s concerning. I’m riding a bus at 10 pm and there’s not one person doing anything weird. It’s a little tooooo calm….
It’s like some people (in fairly powerful positions) never attended one history class. Linda McMahon has her work cut out for her.
Schmitt: "Let's just call it out. We need a cleansing here. Let's just be truthful about what's happening. This left-wing political violence is not a both sides thing. It's not."
October 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It’s like some people (in fairly powerful positions) never attended one history class. Linda McMahon has her work cut out for her.
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Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
Truth: No cars rammed ICE
Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in
Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle
Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired
Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her
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Daughter of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams 💔
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Daughter of Robin Williams, Zelda Williams 💔
Speaking of spending, I’m sure I saw the Oval Office recently outfitted with gold…
VARNEY: You canceled almost $8b of energy projects, most of them in blue states. Are you punishing the blue states?
CHRIS WRIGHT: We are punishing the wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars ... do you want to subsidize E-bike lanes lanes in Portlandia?
(That's not a no!)
CHRIS WRIGHT: We are punishing the wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars ... do you want to subsidize E-bike lanes lanes in Portlandia?
(That's not a no!)
October 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Speaking of spending, I’m sure I saw the Oval Office recently outfitted with gold…
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Dave Matthews has the opportunity to do the funniest thing.
September 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Dave Matthews has the opportunity to do the funniest thing.
I love how National Guard deployment follows vampire house entering rules.
Vance in Michigan: "Gretchen, we are happy to send the National Guard to Detroit. All you gotta do is ask."
September 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I love how National Guard deployment follows vampire house entering rules.
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I don't remember seeing any calls for violent retribution after a Minnesota state senator was assassinated, and it would have been nice not to see any today.
September 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I don't remember seeing any calls for violent retribution after a Minnesota state senator was assassinated, and it would have been nice not to see any today.
In the clip, Trump claimed $17 trillion in investment. ummmm, yeah not happening
September 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In the clip, Trump claimed $17 trillion in investment. ummmm, yeah not happening
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The last two months in which American economy lost jobs were June 2025 and December 2020 -- both while Donald Trump was president. Never happened under Biden.
September 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The last two months in which American economy lost jobs were June 2025 and December 2020 -- both while Donald Trump was president. Never happened under Biden.
Thinking back on the summer as a chill returns to evenings. One of the highlights was taking part in Shakespeare & Co’s Bloomsday. Will be back next year.
August 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Thinking back on the summer as a chill returns to evenings. One of the highlights was taking part in Shakespeare & Co’s Bloomsday. Will be back next year.