Smith816
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Nothing honorable about stepping forward to call his fellow veterans dumb and silly while on the verge of war with roughly 100 boat strike murders already on the books.
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The One Republican Speaking Out Against Trump’s ‘Sedition’ Accusations
GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska called the Administration’s threats against Democrats, including a potential court martial of Sen. Mark Kelly, “crazy.”
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November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Nothing honorable about stepping forward to call his fellow veterans dumb and silly while on the verge of war with roughly 100 boat strike murders already on the books.
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Always the same strategy. Attack and dismantle every pillar.
Education: Eliminate the agency, extort universities, destroy science, block funding, prevent enrollment, target international students, dumb the populace with disinfo, capture school boards, control curriculum.
Education: Eliminate the agency, extort universities, destroy science, block funding, prevent enrollment, target international students, dumb the populace with disinfo, capture school boards, control curriculum.
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions. n.pr/49F5HOn
New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.
n.pr
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Always the same strategy. Attack and dismantle every pillar.
Education: Eliminate the agency, extort universities, destroy science, block funding, prevent enrollment, target international students, dumb the populace with disinfo, capture school boards, control curriculum.
Education: Eliminate the agency, extort universities, destroy science, block funding, prevent enrollment, target international students, dumb the populace with disinfo, capture school boards, control curriculum.
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ANOTHER high-profile criminal defendant is seeking court order to *disqualify* acting US Atty Lindsey Halligan of Virginia
Mohammad Sharifullah, who was charged in March for AbbeyGate terror attack in Afghanistan in 2021
Trump announced this case in Joint Session to Congress
Mohammad Sharifullah, who was charged in March for AbbeyGate terror attack in Afghanistan in 2021
Trump announced this case in Joint Session to Congress
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
ANOTHER high-profile criminal defendant is seeking court order to *disqualify* acting US Atty Lindsey Halligan of Virginia
Mohammad Sharifullah, who was charged in March for AbbeyGate terror attack in Afghanistan in 2021
Trump announced this case in Joint Session to Congress
Mohammad Sharifullah, who was charged in March for AbbeyGate terror attack in Afghanistan in 2021
Trump announced this case in Joint Session to Congress
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"In September, Van Hollen publicly accused Democratic leaders of playing “spineless politics” by staying on the sidelines of the race. His remark led to a contentious private meeting with Mr. Schumer, according to two people familiar with the conversation" www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
"In September, Van Hollen publicly accused Democratic leaders of playing “spineless politics” by staying on the sidelines of the race. His remark led to a contentious private meeting with Mr. Schumer, according to two people familiar with the conversation" www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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On the subject of lawful orders
I’ll note that it is striking how anemic the scholarly support has been for the lawfulness of the boat strikes.
Of former USG natsec lawyers who know what they’re talking about, none have publicly defended the killing spree at sea.
Of former USG natsec lawyers who know what they’re talking about, none have publicly defended the killing spree at sea.
Buckle up for the speedy production of some vast literatures.
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
On the subject of lawful orders
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Trump administration orders review of Biden-era refugees, memo shows reut.rs/43NO2QQ
Trump administration orders review of Biden-era refugees, memo shows
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has ordered a broad review of all refugees who entered under former President Joe Biden, an internal U.S. government memo seen by Reuters said, an unprecedented move that could reopen cases of thousands who sought U.S. protection.
reut.rs
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump administration orders review of Biden-era refugees, memo shows reut.rs/43NO2QQ
“The order would apply to about 233,000 refugees who entered between Jan 20, 2021 and Feb 20, 2025, according to the memo signed by USCIS Dir. Joe Edlow. It also orders a halt to all processing of applications for permanent residence for refugees who entered under Biden.”
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
“The order would apply to about 233,000 refugees who entered between Jan 20, 2021 and Feb 20, 2025, according to the memo signed by USCIS Dir. Joe Edlow. It also orders a halt to all processing of applications for permanent residence for refugees who entered under Biden.”
70 years old
U.S. Air Force veteran
No prior criminal history
Was falsely charged with assaulting a federal officer when his arm touched an agent while handing someone his phone.
U.S. Air Force veteran
No prior criminal history
Was falsely charged with assaulting a federal officer when his arm touched an agent while handing someone his phone.
JUST IN: Body cam video of the arrest of Broadview protester and military vet Dana Briggs has been released after federal prosecutors dropped misdemeanor assault/impeding charges against him last week
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
70 years old
U.S. Air Force veteran
No prior criminal history
Was falsely charged with assaulting a federal officer when his arm touched an agent while handing someone his phone.
U.S. Air Force veteran
No prior criminal history
Was falsely charged with assaulting a federal officer when his arm touched an agent while handing someone his phone.
Dear God, no. Absolutely not.
In Sept., the IRS granted tax-exempt status to the Donald Trump Mount Rushmore Memorial Legacy
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November 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Dear God, no. Absolutely not.
They need to have Congress vote on it.
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
They need to have Congress vote on it.
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Justice Robert H. Jackson, a Supreme Court Justice and the chief U.S. prosecutor at Nuremberg, established the modern doctrine that individuals are legally accountable for unlawful acts even if committed under orders—a principle that underpins today’s U.S. military law and the Nuremberg Principle IV
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Justice Robert H. Jackson, a Supreme Court Justice and the chief U.S. prosecutor at Nuremberg, established the modern doctrine that individuals are legally accountable for unlawful acts even if committed under orders—a principle that underpins today’s U.S. military law and the Nuremberg Principle IV
“The operation, which was not yet authorized, could possibly take place Sunday, the officials said, which is Maduro's 63rd birthday.”
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-con...
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-con...
U.S. considers dropping leaflets in Venezuela as it ramps up pressure on Maduro, sources say
The U.S. is considering dropping leaflets on Caracas as a kind of psychological warfare to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the talks told CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 AM
“The operation, which was not yet authorized, could possibly take place Sunday, the officials said, which is Maduro's 63rd birthday.”
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-con...
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-con...
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New: @socialists.nyc narrowly votes to not endorse Chi Osse's primary challenge against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
This comes after @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social directly urged the group to not back Osse's run.
Osse previously signaled he'd likely not run without a DSA endorsement.
This comes after @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social directly urged the group to not back Osse's run.
Osse previously signaled he'd likely not run without a DSA endorsement.
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
New: @socialists.nyc narrowly votes to not endorse Chi Osse's primary challenge against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
This comes after @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social directly urged the group to not back Osse's run.
Osse previously signaled he'd likely not run without a DSA endorsement.
This comes after @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social directly urged the group to not back Osse's run.
Osse previously signaled he'd likely not run without a DSA endorsement.
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On the patently unlawful boat strikes
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
White House blew past legal concerns in deadly strikes on drug boats
The Trump administration sidestepped skeptical lawyers across national security agencies as it pursued a military campaign against alleged narcotraffickers, officials say.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On the patently unlawful boat strikes
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
That Washington Post article outlines a good summary of the progression to military induced murder based on flimsy legal justification.
I pulled together this timeline to see things at a quick glance:
wapo.st/43FXQfO
I pulled together this timeline to see things at a quick glance:
wapo.st/43FXQfO
November 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
That Washington Post article outlines a good summary of the progression to military induced murder based on flimsy legal justification.
I pulled together this timeline to see things at a quick glance:
wapo.st/43FXQfO
I pulled together this timeline to see things at a quick glance:
wapo.st/43FXQfO
“It’s very difficult to think in celebratory terms about a book that was written in response to a genocide.
It’s very difficult to think in celebratory terms when I have spent two years seeing what shrapnel does to a child’s body.”
It’s very difficult to think in celebratory terms when I have spent two years seeing what shrapnel does to a child’s body.”
Omar El Akkad spoke after winning the 2025 National Book Award for nonfiction for “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This,” his book on the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. He accepted the award at a gala in New York City this week.
November 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“It’s very difficult to think in celebratory terms about a book that was written in response to a genocide.
It’s very difficult to think in celebratory terms when I have spent two years seeing what shrapnel does to a child’s body.”
It’s very difficult to think in celebratory terms when I have spent two years seeing what shrapnel does to a child’s body.”
Paragon’s Graphite spyware is reportedly able to “hack into any mobile phone — including encrypted applications,” according to a recently filed FOIA lawsuit by @ccrjustice.org.
This story doesn’t in any way indicate that Signal is broken. This was a big signal group with open membership. Reading between the lines of the story this was 99% chance a snitch or undercover agent or cellebrite (1% chance someone’s phone got compromised)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Paragon’s Graphite spyware is reportedly able to “hack into any mobile phone — including encrypted applications,” according to a recently filed FOIA lawsuit by @ccrjustice.org.
My word, just fire the guy.
He’s advocating murder and hate crimes. Officials were notified about his behavior over seven months ago.
He’s advocating murder and hate crimes. Officials were notified about his behavior over seven months ago.
In an Air Force language school full of Muslims, a top official was investigated for social media posts that urged violence against Islamic protesters. He denied writing them, but the Air Force told us it took 'administrative actions.' www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews
Social media posts urging violence against Muslims spark Air Force probe
The posts bear the name of a top official at a Defense Department language school in San Antonio. He says he didn't write them. The Air Force has taken action.
www.expressnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My word, just fire the guy.
He’s advocating murder and hate crimes. Officials were notified about his behavior over seven months ago.
He’s advocating murder and hate crimes. Officials were notified about his behavior over seven months ago.
A trucker, Dadfar has been detained since Oct. 10th after stopping at an Indiana weigh station.
Mohammad Ali Dadfar is among thousands of Afghans who assisted the U.S. military during the 20-year war in Afghanistan. He’s now being held by ICE in Missouri.
Afghan asylum seeker who fought the Taliban now held by ICE in Missouri
A Kansas City-based immigration attorney has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Mohammad Ali Dadfar’s warrantless arrest and detention. Hundreds of immigrant detainees have been ordered released…
buff.ly
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A trucker, Dadfar has been detained since Oct. 10th after stopping at an Indiana weigh station.
When you beat the house.
November 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
When you beat the house.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell has joined the large field of Democrats running for governor of California.
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Run for California Governor | KQED
The East Bay congressman entered the 2026 campaign Thursday with an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
www.kqed.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Rep. Eric Swalwell has joined the large field of Democrats running for governor of California.
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Destruction of evidence is evidence of guilt.
ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/QwT3aqI
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Destruction of evidence is evidence of guilt.
He also looks scared as shit attempting to defend this. Pedophilia. Illegal orders. A new war in Venezuela. Calling for the execution of Senators.
Keep pushing. Johnson’s weak. He goes down first.
Keep pushing. Johnson’s weak. He goes down first.
Congressional Democrats called on the military the follow the constitution. Donald Trump said they should be murdered.
Speaker Johnson condemned the Democrats and excused Trump’s death threats. He is loyal to Trump and not the constitution. A pathetic man leading a fascist party.
Speaker Johnson condemned the Democrats and excused Trump’s death threats. He is loyal to Trump and not the constitution. A pathetic man leading a fascist party.
Mike Johnson on Trump calling for Democrats to be executed: "Attorneys have to parse the language and determine all that."
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 AM
He also looks scared as shit attempting to defend this. Pedophilia. Illegal orders. A new war in Venezuela. Calling for the execution of Senators.
Keep pushing. Johnson’s weak. He goes down first.
Keep pushing. Johnson’s weak. He goes down first.
Better yet, start with your Representatives. Step 1 is asking Reps to file Articles of Impeachment or defend what Trump said.
Articles of Impeachment need to be filed. Make Trump defend, in the media, his public tweets about hanging members of Congress by the neck until dead.
Let's see if he has the courage.
Let's see if he has the courage.
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Better yet, start with your Representatives. Step 1 is asking Reps to file Articles of Impeachment or defend what Trump said.