Carl Sullivan

Earlier this week a post went viral on Bluesky that claimed ICE had spent $61,218 on guided missile warheads and explosive components. @WIRED took a look at what might actually have happened (looks like the ICE team entered the wrong procurement code).

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#Immigration #ICE […]

Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting The recruits have had criminal backgrounds or failed drug tests or were unable to meet physical or academic standards, raising concerns about the agency’s rush to hire immigration officers, sources to...

NBC News finds that:
-- ICE has shortened its training from 13 weeks to six.
-- Nearly half of recruits couldn’t pass an open-book written exam.
-- Recruits "are supposed to attest" they can pass the physical-fitness test, which requires them to run ... 6 mph.

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The scam texts are out of control. I used to get a few a week; now get up to a dozen in a single day. Mostly job scams but also "let's meet for coffee" stuff. Others seeing this? Any advice for making it stop?

Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event this week A pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested last weekend for allegedly threatening to kill the top House Democrat.

"A pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested last weekend for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries."

"Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here." Anna Bower Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:40 PM Share On: f X inK My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about the Letitia James grand jury.

EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.

I glanced down at the message.

“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.

So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.

www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...

White words on a black background read: 50+ Immigration agents have the authority to detain whom they reasonably suspect are in the country illegally. We found more than 50 Americans who were held after agents questioned their citizenship. They were almost all Latino. ~130 Agents also can arrest citizens who allegedly interfered with or assaulted officers. We compiled cases of about 130 Americans, including a dozen elected officials, accused of assaulting or impeding officers. ~20 Among the citizens detained are nearly 20 children, including two with cancer.

Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.

I did it because the government isn’t.

This is what I found.

I used to have very good impressions when I hear the words “Silicon Valley”. That’s all gone now.

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

The Ten Elections to Watch This September - Bolts Ten elections across ten states: Bolts guides you through the races you should be tracking this month, from two congressional seats to acrimonious local recalls.

A new month, a new set of elections in the U.S. @boltsmag.org's @taniel.bsky.social breaks it all down.

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Keeping up with #climate news can be overwhelming. Flipboard’s editors created Climate Watch, a @surf.social custom feed, to spotlight the most important stories.

📌 Pin it to your home to see coverage like this from @wyofile.com: bsky.app/profile/flip...

You can create #CustomFeeds about just about anything on Surf Social, adding sources like #RSS and #YouTube feeds, @flipboard.com Magazines and podcasts, including social profiles and hashtags, and filtering them to get only the content you want. Here's how.

College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened Just 2½ hours of online instruction made students a lot better at identifying misinformation on YouTube and TikTok.

"Small steps can go a long way. And in a world flooded with misinformation, helping students learn to sort fact from fiction might be the most civic thing we can do."

Good @samwineburg.bsky.social article ⤵️

#NewsLiteracy

WIRED for the Moment In a conversation with Status, WIRED’s Katie Drummond argues that Silicon Valley is no longer just innovating new technology—it’s actively shaping American democracy.

Tech doesn’t exist in isolation from politics - especially not right now. I talked to @oliverdarcy.bsky.social about why @wired.com is doing what we’re doing right now.

www.status.news/p/wired-kati...

I've been excited to see @flipboard.com's excitement to feature news about local politics and elections in recent months! (Worth checking out if you're looking for a platform like it.)

Can President Trump fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook?

@wsj.com breaks down how the independent central bank works in the U.S.

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#LisaCook #Trump #Fed #USPolitics #News #Economy

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Cast your vote for our #SXSW panels! 🗳️

Flipboard's @mmccue.bsky.social is teaming up with Blacksky's @rudyfraser.com to talk about building thriving, independent communities, and Patreon's Jack Conte to discuss a new playbook for creator independence.

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Quote card from photojournalist Nick Stern that reads: “There was no unlawful assembly or dispersal order called. They just started laying into people.”

Independent photojournalist @plasticjesusart.bsky.social was pushed and struck in the face with a baton by police and his press credentials damaged while he was covering immigration protests in downtown LA on Aug. 8.

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Video: Opinion | If You Fly Economy, You’re Paying for Someone Else to Fly Private The Times editorial board argues that Congress must change the Federal Aviation Administration’s funding structure.

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Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have WASHINGTON—Describing the shift as a troubling indicator for the health of the nation’s system of governance, watchdog group Freedom House published a report Wednesday downgrading the United States from a democracy to whatever political system lobsters have. “Persistent executive overreach and erosion of civil liberties mean that America now looks less like a traditional federal […]

Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have theonion.com/watchdo...

This is a fantastic and important piece from @mmasnick.bsky.social.

Highly recommended.

“The concentration of digital power wasn’t an accident—it was the inevitable result of Wall Street incentives that rewarded greater centralized control over user empowerment.”

The surprising science of fighting crime with...trees A growing body of research suggests greenery may make cities safer.

Buildings surrounded by lots of foliage saw 56 percent fewer violent crimes.

If you're not following @oliverdarcy.bsky.social’s Status newsletter, you’re missing some of the sharpest coverage of media and politics out there.

Get the latest on the power players shaping the news from @status.news here on Bluesky and on Flipboard: flipboard.com/@get_status

#News #FreePress

Finally allowed to leave, after a 30 minute wait

State of the art airport yet they can’t even make an announcement to let people know what’s going on

Not being allowed to exit LaGuardia Airport. Rumors of a security breach but being given no information. Anyone know what’s going on?

Also stuck inside the airport. No announcements and no information.

Flipboard’s Commitment: Truth, Quality Journalism, and Healthy Communities Our team works hard every day to preserve quality journalism and create a safe environment for the people who choose to spend time here.

What's old is new again, right? Flipboard’s been serving up truth and quality #journalism for 15 years — helping you cut through the noise and get to the stories that actually matter.

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We’re still here for you.

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Our Commitment to Facts: Now More Than Ever At Flipboard, we still believe in the value of facts, journalism and open discourse. And we believe all of these things are crucial for democracy during the next four years.

AI is bad for journalism, readers, and society. Flipboard is committed to the truth. Here's more from Managing Editor @carlsullivan.bsky.social. He wrote this right after Trump's inauguration, but we feel it's even more relevant today.

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Best Pinterest Alternative 2025: Why Publishers Choose Flipboard Pinterest's reach is gone. See why publishers choose Flipboard as the best Pinterest alternative to drive real traffic and reach in 2025.

"While our Pinterest metrics are now in a state of freefall after years of growth, our Flipboard account has demonstrated something far more valuable. It has delivered consistent, steady growth in both followers and engagement over the long term."

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Big news: Surf feeds are now featured in the @blueskydirectory.com! From #politics and #photography to #Nintendo and the #NBA, it's the best place to explore #SurfFeeds and connect with communities here.

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