Steve Middlebrook
@stmdc.bsky.social
FinTech attorney. Principal at Middlebrook LLC. Interests: prepaid cards, payments, earned wage access, civil rights, Native American and Inuit art, old photographs, chipmunks.
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“U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to Portland city councilors.”
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US Border agents shoot two people in Portland, city officials say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to Portland city councilors.The shooting occurred near Ea
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January 8, 2026 at 11:55 PM
“U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to Portland city councilors.”
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If you're going to justify the state executing an innocent person, at least take off the cross.
January 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
If you're going to justify the state executing an innocent person, at least take off the cross.
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Avelo Airlines will stop flying deportation charters for the Department of Homeland Security after facing protests, boycotts and backlash from travelers, flight attendant unions, local politicians and immigration activists.
Avelo Airlines to stop deportation flights after months of backlash
Houston-based Avelo is shutting down its base in Arizona after facing protests and boycotts for flying deportation charters for Homeland Security.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Avelo Airlines will stop flying deportation charters for the Department of Homeland Security after facing protests, boycotts and backlash from travelers, flight attendant unions, local politicians and immigration activists.
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Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
January 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
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Even in the most charitable interpretation, giving up Minneapolis’s prerogative to investigate the homicide seems to expose a misunderstanding of the dynamics of the situation.
Minneapolis Chief Brian O'Hara confirms that the FBI is in charge of the investigation. He says MPD role is maintain the security of the crime scene.
January 7, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Even in the most charitable interpretation, giving up Minneapolis’s prerogative to investigate the homicide seems to expose a misunderstanding of the dynamics of the situation.
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Frey: So, they are already trying to spin this as an action of self-defense. Having seen the video of myself, I want to tell everybody directly: That is bullshit.
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Frey: So, they are already trying to spin this as an action of self-defense. Having seen the video of myself, I want to tell everybody directly: That is bullshit.
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The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 AM
The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
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Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
January 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
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ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 AM
ICE observers in the Twin Cities are in need of dash cams to prevent further intimidation and frivolous claims.
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
Cams are $110, memory cards $35, and ship to us directly via this wish list: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you've been looking for a way to help, we'd sure appreciate it!
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the 6% is the WaPo editorial board
One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
January 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
the 6% is the WaPo editorial board
Hegseth announces censure and potential demotion of Sen. Mark Kelly. The Trump administration has targeted the Arizona Democrat, a retired Navy officer, over a video reminding U.S. troops they can disobey illegal orders.
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Hegseth announces censure and potential demotion of Sen. Mark Kelly
The Trump administration has targeted the Arizona Democrat, a retired Navy officer, over a video reminding U.S. troops they can disobey illegal orders.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Hegseth announces censure and potential demotion of Sen. Mark Kelly. The Trump administration has targeted the Arizona Democrat, a retired Navy officer, over a video reminding U.S. troops they can disobey illegal orders.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Derek @dieworkwear.bsky.social ,
Can you explain what these white dots on Hegseth’s suit are?
Many thanks
Can you explain what these white dots on Hegseth’s suit are?
Many thanks
January 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Derek @dieworkwear.bsky.social ,
Can you explain what these white dots on Hegseth’s suit are?
Many thanks
Can you explain what these white dots on Hegseth’s suit are?
Many thanks
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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For those of us not in the cult, this is what we hear when anyone from the Trump administration speaks.
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…
January 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM
For those of us not in the cult, this is what we hear when anyone from the Trump administration speaks.
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…
For the people in the back, this is satire and so well done…
Looks like the guys at the Venezuelan Invasion Command Center at Mar-a-Lago are fans of @effinbirds.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Looks like the guys at the Venezuelan Invasion Command Center at Mar-a-Lago are fans of @effinbirds.com
The United States will run a free and independent Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The United States will run a free and independent Venezuela.
Trump press conference: “I have invaded Venezuela and kidnapped its president. We will run the country. Venezuela is now a free and independent nation.”
January 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Trump press conference: “I have invaded Venezuela and kidnapped its president. We will run the country. Venezuela is now a free and independent nation.”
Watching the press conference. He’s slurring a lot of words.
January 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Watching the press conference. He’s slurring a lot of words.
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Trump: I am fine. You sound beautiful and cute. How old are you?
Caller: I am eight
Caller: I am eight
December 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Trump: I am fine. You sound beautiful and cute. How old are you?
Caller: I am eight
Caller: I am eight
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Scientists in Canada discovered a polar bear mother took in another cub as her own.
Experts say cases of cub adoption among polar bears are “relatively infrequent.” Read more: https://wapo.st/49hDaxz
Experts say cases of cub adoption among polar bears are “relatively infrequent.” Read more: https://wapo.st/49hDaxz
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Scientists in Canada discovered a polar bear mother took in another cub as her own.
Experts say cases of cub adoption among polar bears are “relatively infrequent.” Read more: https://wapo.st/49hDaxz
Experts say cases of cub adoption among polar bears are “relatively infrequent.” Read more: https://wapo.st/49hDaxz
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Trump didn’t exactly refute the “personality of an alcoholic” allegations tonight
December 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Trump didn’t exactly refute the “personality of an alcoholic” allegations tonight
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Biden was the kind of old where you take away the car keys. Trump is the kind of old where you don't let him near the grandchildren
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Biden was the kind of old where you take away the car keys. Trump is the kind of old where you don't let him near the grandchildren