Opinion | How ICE’s massive cash infusion is poised to transform America Republicans gave $45 billion to help ICE detain hundreds of thousands of immigrants — and another $100 billion to further supercharge Trump’s mass deportations.

OPINION by @hayesbrown.bsky.social:

“Already investors can see that the potential fiscal returns for exploiting human suffering are higher than they’ve been in over 150 years”

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The last few days have truly been a low point for the American news media. And it’s all because journalists in this country—and their corporate masters—lack the courage to say what they all know and say endlessly in private:

That Trump is stupid, and nuts.

He’s been completely manipulated and played, and it’s starting to sink into his deeply damaged brain.

Possible bottom line: The MOP strikes were performative for Trump, and this “retaliation” is performative for Khamenei. Which may actually be the best result for the planet.

Of course not. Needs his money.

Page One in Des Moines.

@jemsinger.bsky.social

So I just finished, and truly enjoyed, Wolf Hall - seasons 1 and 2 - on PBS Passport. Highly recommend. Rylance is outstanding.

Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media.
Great job Harvard!👏👏👏

Haitian woman dies in US immigration detention At least six others have died in ICE custody in fiscal 2025, which began in October, ICE data shows.

Just to state the obvious: immigrants should be treated with dignity and respect – not thrown in jails (at times without any due process), where neglect, abuse, and deaths are rampant.

The Daily Reid: Trump's Soviet-era dream... Donald Trump envies dictators like the ones in North Korea, Russia and China, so he's going to cosplay as one on his birthday

My latest: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin share a driving dream: driving their countries and the world back to a previous era. And they love a military parade. open.substack.com/pub/joyannre...

Billionaires like Trump and Musk don’t have a clue what it means for working families when it becomes too expensive to buy your kid a birthday present.

Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.

There is a lot to parse through in Trump's budget request that just came out.

But here are the highlights:
- Total, a 10% overall cut
- State Dept is getting hacked to bits. Mind-boggling.
- HUD is nearly slashed in half.
- Education Dept is still kickin in FY26
- HHS down by more than a quarter

Ukraine and U.S. Sign Deal on Proceeds From Rare Earth Minerals The agreement is intended to give the U.S. access to proceeds from Ukraine’s reserves of minerals and to help fund the rebuilding of Ukraine when the fighting stops.

The Marshall Plan: The United States helps its allies in their time of need.

The Trump Plan: The United States shakes down an ally in its time of need.

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Swalwell says the House Judiciary republicans just voted to allow Trump to deport US Citizens. From IG:

I drive an 11 year old Outback. Wondering what folks are thinking about the 2026 version hitting the auto shows. From what I've seen, the long-roof, low-slung wagon we know and love seems to have been replaced by a boxy SUV - a stretch Forrester, perhaps?

we have become a nation of monsters.

The Last Hospitals in Gaza In the ruins of a health-care system, many medical facilities have become graveyards. Doctors continue to deliver lifesaving care—but they risk their own lives in the process.

Israeli forces have now dropped more explosives in Gaza than fell on London, Dresden, and Hamburg during the Second World War. The region’s hospitals have not been spared; most are no longer functional. Clayton Dalton writes about the devastation.

As Jesus taught, Francis lived humbly and with a preference for the poor. Rather than exercise power for power’s sake, he was a leader who focused on mercy, caring for the marginalized, and stewardship of God’s great creation in a world of abundance.

May the “People’s Pope” rest in peace. (4/4)

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

Pete Hegseth’s continuing contempt for our intelligence community and abdication of his duty to our armed forces and the American people are completely unacceptable – and dangerous. President Trump must remove him immediately.

Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers These are just the US executioners we know. But they are a chilling indication of the executioners we don’t know

Who are the death row executioners? Disgraced doctors, suspended nurses and drunk drivers

Bone chilling.

A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.

The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.

1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.

Harvard rejects Trump administration's demands for deep changes The university refused to make changes it said would "dictate what private universities can teach" and "whom they can admit and hire," among other things.

The university refused to make changes it said would "dictate what private universities can teach" and "whom they can admit and hire," among other things.

No evidence linking Tufts student to antisemitism or terrorism, State Dept. office found An internal memo, prepared before Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by ICE, raises doubts about the Trump administration’s claims that she supports Hamas.

BREAKING: Days before she was detained by ICE, the State Department had determined Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk did NOT engage in antisemitic or terrorist activities. Rubio revoked her visa anyhow. Gift article: wapo.st/4j8d5Uh

'I Just Got Back From Europe. They All Know That America's a Mess and That He's Nuts.'

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"Market manipulation": Democrats scrutinize Trump's posts ahead of tariff pause Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) questioned in a video, "How is this not market manipulation?"

Democrats are bashing Trump for sharing market advice with his Truth Social followers hours before announcing a 90-day pause on most of his sweeping tariffs, elevating calls for a ban on congressional stock trading.

Rep. Mike Levin questioned on social media, "How is this not market manipulation?"

MAGA’s proposed budget swings a wrecking ball at Medicaid and millions of Americans. I’m voting ‘hell no.’

do I have this right? Donald Trump is just going to crash the world economy every three months — and then pretend to save it, over and over, while his cronies rake in untold billions on his shameless market manipulation, is that it? fucking hell

got it. though with three misses.

Pure villainy. Time for us all to get our Navalny on