Valarie Shanks

Massie indicated today that he may read the names of Epstein’s redacted co-conspirators on the floor of the House or in Committee.

If he does so, he will be protected from prosecution and/or lawsuits (like defamation) by the Speech and Debate clause of the Constitution.

These guys know what’s up.

And maybe some day, humanity can unite behind those same ideals, and finally put national borders behind us. A united humanity would be utopian. I dream that maybe, just maybe, we might be able to reach this in my lifetime. Or, at the very least, that we might see the seeds planted for it.

An America of open borders, easy paths to citizenship, and acceptance of the rights of people, would truly be the greatest nation on Earth. We can achieve this. We just have to reach out and make that change.

Our diversity is our strength.
Our differences make us better.
Our melting pot is our greatest trait.
May we never forget this again.

Remember when "America has many groups of people in it and that's good and makes us strong" was an uncontroversial - even cliched - viewpoint that was universally endorsed across the political spectrum?

We can go back! We just have to get rid of the tiny handful of bitter, angry men in the way.

And you’re real for that, ngl

dawg what in the actual fuck is this guy’s life

Federal judge: "The presumption of regularity that has previously extended to [the United States Government] that it could be taken at its word—with little doubt about its intentions and stated purposes—no longer holds."

This is in a case where the Trump admin sued Oregon.

BREAKING: Arizona TV station receives 2nd note about Nancy Guthrie, sent through same service used the first time. Investigators are working to verify its authenticity.

Neither the President nor Vice President of the United States can make a public appearance in front of a non-partisan crowd either in America or abroad without being booed.

Breaking NBC:

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will be able to begin reviewing the unredacted version of the Justice Department's files on Jeffrey Epstein starting Monday morning, according to two sources familiar with the DOJ's plans.

UPDATE: Trump has deleted a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

A White House official says a "staffer erroneously made the post."

UPDATE: Los Angeles man arrested after sending fake ransom text to Nancy Guthrie's family, trying to get bitcoin.

Derrick Callela was not behind the original note, according to the FBI: He was "trying to profit from it, a total imposter."

Savannah Guthrie appeals to those who kidnapped her mom after alleged ransom letter:

"We need to know, without a doubt, that she's alive and that you have her"

GOOD.

Campaign says Jan 6 police responder Harry Dunn raised more than $500,000 in the first 24 hours of his campaign for Congress in Maryland

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 …

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...

The Washington Post has laid off about one-third of all employees, cutting local, international and sports coverage

holy shit

BREAKING: U.S. House passes government funding bill, sending it to Trump's desk

UPDATE: Disappearance of NBC host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is believed to be a crime, sheriff says: "She did not leave on her own, we know that."

NEW: CBS News cutting ties with contributor Peter Attia after Epstein files reveal they were friends - The Wrap

This administration’s treatment of a NATO ally is both incredibly disgraceful and contrary to U.S. national interests.

Call to Action. Now through February 4th. Dear Congress, why do you fail so hard? CitizensImpeachment.com/action

Dear congress. How many more documents? How many more photos? How many more flight logs? Each time, it's more trauma, especially for all the survivors. CitizensImpeachment.com/action.

Call to action through February 4th. Take action now. Why has congress failed to act on clear obstruction of justice? Choose your rep. Click the email address. Copy, paste, send. CitizensImpeachment.com/action

🚨Action requested! Ask your rep why they failed to impeach Trump and Bondi for the Epstein Files. citizensimpeachment.com/action/

Schedule this to be sent MONDAY at 9:30 Eastern, or ASAP after. The DoJ has not complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, reported missing in Arizona in 'concerning circumstances' and homicide detectives are investigating, sheriff says - KOLD

NEW: Slovakia’s national security adviser resigns after Epstein files show they exchanged messages in 2018

And we'll fill our vacant ranks
With a million freemen more
Shouting the battle cry of freedom

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Video shared with me by attendee at the ICE protest in Portland, OR earlier this evening where federal agents tear gassed peaceful protestors—including children, disabled and elderly:

we're at "west texas judge is doing barely-veiled fedposting in a court ruling" levels of judicial contempt for the administration