Pagan D.

We could have used these missiles to protect Ukraine. We chose not to. @anneapplebaum on the "To the Contrary" podcast.

“The Intern in Charge”: Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention One year out of college and with no apparent national security expertise, Thomas Fugate is the Department of Homeland Security official tasked with overseeing the government’s main hub for combating v...

The Republicans seem to be prepping an argument that any domestic terror attacks in the aftermath of their Iran attacks will be the fault of Democrats for shutting down DHS funding, so I'd like to remind everyone of this appointment:

The Big Story: The Iran War In this virtual event, Atlantic reporters will discuss the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Trump administration’s response, the complicated history of regime changes, and what comes next.

On Wednesday, March 4, the Atlantic’s @radiofreetom.bsky.social, @toluseo.bsky.social, and Missy Ryan will discuss the United States and Israel’s joint attack on Iran, the complicated history of regime changes, and what comes next. Join the virtual event moderated by Vivian Salama:

Trump Has Given America a Constitutional Dilemma Congress should not have to argue over whether to trigger the War Powers Resolution, and certainly not in the midst of conflict.

Lots of arguing over the War Powers Resolution. But what's it say?
I talked my boss out of using in 1990. I still think it's a bad law. But Trump should be answering Congress's questions.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

Is this bad? It seems bad.

They seem to like to summon her for the sheer exuberant fuckyouness of it.

I don't object.

BLUMENTHAL: Have you met with any of the American citizens who have been detained or arrested by your agents?

NOEM: They could've been instructing law enforcemen--

BLUMENTHAL: You haven't met with them. I'd like to introduce you to 3 of them. Will you please stand?

BLUMENTHAL: Wouldn't you agree no citizen working lawfully should be arrested?

NOEM: There are times when they may be arrested or detained until identity is confirmed

B: Would you agree citizens should not be arrested?

N: When there's probable cause ...

B: They said, 'Get him. He's Mexican'

BLUMENTHAL: Does Corey Lewandowski have a role in approving contracts, and if so, what is that role?

NOEM: His role is a special govt employee, um, and special govt employees work for the White House


BLUMENTHAL: So he does have a role

BLUMENTHAL: The agent who shot her said, 'I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys. I'm up for another around of F around and find out.' Will you join me in condemning that agent?

KRISTI NOEM: That situation, I don't know the details, but I will look into that

BLUMENTHAL: Is the agent who shot Ms Martinez sill on the job?

NOEM: Our officers conduct operations every day-

B: Is he still on the job carrying a gun?

N: I dunno

B: Would you agree he shouldn't be?

N: I'll get back to you

B: I think Americans would find it absolutely terrifying if he is

Watch her answer. In essence, she says there is no room for discretion in law enforcement, even if a father is dragged from his dying child. That is a lie. Her people chose cruelty.

Trump's Iran War and the Article One crisis Congress's refusal to do its job is now the world's problem.

"There’s a scramble by the administration and GOP sycophants to cobble together some Rube Goldberg contraption combining international law, domestic law, and executive authority that would somehow make this totally cool and legal, but there’s no way to make it work."

Trump is an otherworldly hue of orange today

Kaine Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby: "You are uncomfortable having your own words read to you, and you're uncomfortable saying the assassination of a leader and arrest of a leader is regime change. I think that's very instructive."

This is such a good hate watch

Trump: "I guess the worst case is we do this and then somebody takes over who is as bad as the previous person. That could happen."

An incompetent buffoon. bsky.app/profile/atru...

DURBIN: How does taking dad from child dying of cancer qualify as a violent crime?

NOEM: I don't know what you're speaking of

D: Ruben Torres 2 weeks ago buried his daughter. When he was arrested at Home Depot, he said, 'Please. My daughter is dying.' They deported him. Was he a violent criminal?

This is a distressing story about Trump’s attempts to impede Thomas Massie’s efforts to release the Epstein files. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

I don't know what Noem calls angel families but I've been seeing the ads that make it sound like they're sending immigrants to Disneyland for months & I'm sick to death of them instead of the harsh conditions they're being sent back to. You con't leave your home country because conditions are great.

So foolish of this administration not to get rid of Noem. She’s dead weight on them and is directly culpable for some of the most extreme and horrific human rights crimes in recent history. She belongs at the ICC.

The Dems, when it’s their turn to question Noem, waste their 5 mins. reading back history of specific situations inherent to their state.

The GOP hit with immediate questions. She looks “defended”.

Dems end up with zero time to question her.

This is not time for history reporting w/details.

Watching Noem testify and wonder did Senator Kennedy actually find his spine? He is questioning her actions and words and called the deaths in MN as ‘Killings’.

Sen Kennedy during Senate hearing

Whoa, Sen Kennedy is grilling Noem on spending $220MM in ads that feature her prominently. I did not expect actual oversight from Kennedy in this oversight hearing.

@durbin.senate.gov please ask Noem how many pardoned J6 rioters DHS has hired

BTW noem is on the hill today. Fireworks staring in 3 2 1

Another way to look at this:

When Durbin asks Noem where she got that information, she basically had a chance to throw Stephen Miller under the bus. She did not take it (this time)

Don’t Forget. Customs and Border Protection Left a Blind Man in the Cold to Die. There's Video. And We Should All Be Outraged. But Not Surprised.

Rieckhoff Reacts as Noem Testifies Today.

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Kristi Noem: "These photos are not accurate -"

Sheldon Whitehouse: "You did not use a luxury jet with a bedroom in it?"

Noem: "We will save hundreds of millions of dollars?"

Whitehouse: "Does it have a bedroom in it?"

Noem: "I don't believe it does."