Chris Newman

wtf

New details expose how a former top Trump official got caught in Epstein's web of influence Documents published under the Epstein Transparency Act have detailed the lengths that Epstein went to in order to cultivate a coterie of powerful relationships, including in Florida.

[Reality TV show pitch] A documentary crew follows Alex Acosta everywhere he goes asking for his daily hot takes on Jeffrey Epstein news...

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Yeah, the best time for Congress to act was last week, the second best time was Monday, the "well, it's now or never" time is now.

Very elucidating to hear @rhodesben.bsky.social insights on Trump’s turn toward war.

US launches military operations in Ecuador The joint military operation with Ecuador targeted what the U.S. called "designated terrorist organizations" in the country.

WTF these lunatics are invading Equador now? www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

I blame this guy's mother tbh. He is a sexual assaulter, an alcoholic, a weak and pathetic man clearly in over his head who is nakedly trying to prove to the world and himself that he's a tough guy. He would be the greatest butt of jokes in modern history if he weren't so f-king dangerous.

First, they rename the Department of Defense the Department of War. Then they call a _war_ against Iran a "limited operation." Which is it?

Bobby Pulido Wins Democratic Primary in Texas’ 15th District

“I’ve spent my life bringing people together through music" is a pretty good message for a congressional candidate in Texas.
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Whistling at the Edge of Law The whistle is sounding in Minneapolis. The question before the legal profession is whether we will hear it, amplify it, and act accordingly, or instead insist that the ground eroding beneath our feet...

awesome. if any non profit organization gives you grief about the whistles, cite this amazing essay in response lpeproject.org/blog/whistli.... (ps go eths1992!)

I've now printed and shipped over 20,000 whistles, sent across the country to groups that need em. That's 20,000 off a single 3d printer that has basically run continuously in my basement since about mid-January. The crew I print with has sent out over 1M now, and we can send to you too. toot.supply

Why are Democrats incapable of bringing this kind of heat? Can this Tillis fellow go on loan to be New York’s senator for awhile?

Thanks, Joe. Feeling is mutual. So grateful to know and learn from you.

This is all a long way of saying, I predict that there will be more and better sanctuary legislation in the months and years ahead. The four proposals in this Guardian article are merely a sign of what's to come. / #ICEOUT

While Leonhardt, Yglesias, Frum, Sharry, Muñoz and others in the increasingly discredited punditry class continue to have internecine fights on twitter about the role immigrant rights "groups" played in the last election, a new politics is emerging which rewards courageous action. /7

But the good news is that these voices are pretty much gone now and/or they are getting drowned out by the hundreds of thousands of people on the streets demanding ICE to get out of their cities and yes, abolished. /6

How Democrats Lost Their Way on Immigration The party once championed an approach popular with voters and politicians alike. Why give up on it?

To be clear, terrible analysis like this from Frank Sharry and Cecilia Muñoz (architects of the failed comprehensive immigration reform campaign which led to Trumpism) published in the Atlantic had a chilling effect on Democrats and resulted in concrete harm. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc... /5

How the Democrats Can Play Offense on Immigration Typically, Democrats run for the hills when immigration comes up. But as two blue-state governors are showing, the winning play is actually to confront ICE and MAGA xenophobia head on.

As I shared w/
@gregsargent.bsky.social
for his excellent piece on shifting political terrain of immigration: Newsom may soon feel compelled to take more action b/c he’ll be judged against Pritzker, currently presiding over the state exercising the most authority newrepublic.com/article/2059... /4

In California, Governor Newsom has been quick with memetic responses but so far slow with concrete actions to protect Californians. By contrast, in 2017 Jerry Brown had signed significant legislation which ended up stopping tens of thousands of deportations. /3

As elected officials begin to _follow the lead_ of their constituents in the streets, there will be more and more pressure on local officials to use every lever of power they can to protect their communities from ICE lawlessness. /2

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs Bills aim to make ICE employees ineligible for jobs in law enforcement, public education and state civil service

In 2017, there was huge splash of sub-federal legislation to protect people from ICE. This time (in part due to some wrongheaded thinking by the consultant class in DC), legislation is percolating slowly. Nevertheless, a race to top dynamic is emerging. #ICEOUT
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Reading about Trump's bungled explanation of his war on Iran and reminded of that time he brought out the pillow guy to explain his response to COVID 19 pandemic

Cc: house and senate democrats

DOGE effect

This energy today -- and every day -- until Trump leaves office.

Praying Trump finds his way out of this war before his and Hegseth's bumbling sends masses of US soldiers home in planes he'll have to hide. Imagine fighting a war the way he did Covid.

Thanks to @atrupar.com in clipping this -- it was an insane comment on so many levels I'm not sure everyone appreciated all the insanity.

noticed

YouTube video by NPR Music De La Soul: Tiny Desk Concert

Happy De La Soul Day to all who celebrate!!!
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Katie Britt, citing sex trafficking of children and noting ICE involvement in the apprehension of Sean Puffy Combs and R Kelly asks: "Does that sound like the work of Nazis or Gestapo?

Amazing. In my opinion, it never made sense for the Democratic consultant class in DC to call for Noem's resignation, but it makes even less sense now that it's super clear Stephen Miller himself wants her out too.