BREAKING: DHS Detains Palestinian Student from Columbia Encampment, Says Advocates Agents told him his student visa was revoked. But he had a green card. Agents then said that was revoked too.

NEWS: Last night, the Department of Homeland Security detained a Palestinian who helped lead the Columbia encampment.

Agents told him his visa was revoked. He said he had a green card. They were confused—then said that was revoked too.

His attorney demanded a warrant. Agents hung up instead.

“We’re going to continue our completely neutral position of encouraging Russia to kill civilians while preventing Ukrainians from defending themselves.”

DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

“What’s the point of fighting cybercrime if we’re just going to give access for government networks to people with cybercriminal gang affiliations?”

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‘We have to stand up’: Murkowski calls on Congress to resist mass firings by Trump administration U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski called on other Republicans to join her in criticizing President Trump’s use of executive power.

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The other three who were removed were lawyers, the Judge Advocates General for the Army, Navy and Air Force. Why them? They are not involved in any conflicts. Why are they as important as the Joints Chief of Staff? The answer is that this is part of a broader pattern where Trump has been targeting General Counsels and other lawyers across government. It has long been part of his second-term strategy for governing. Having loyalist lawyers in place will make it much harder for military officers to resist Trump’s orders. Hegseth has been critical of military lawyers constraining officers in the field. In practical terms, this might result in a legal blessing and greater practice of what is commonly regarded as war crimes. Hegseth’s selection for Secretary of Defense reflects lobbying of Trump to pardon convicted war criminals. Now it is simply less likely they would be prosecuted. Military loyalists lawyers can also greenlight the use of military as a domestic police force, by invoking the Insurrection Act.

Why is half the military purge focused on lawyers?
Two reasons:
*Hegseth has complained about lawyers restricting the military, and has defended war criminals
*Broader pattern where Trump is targeting General Counsels, assuming that loyalists will offer a legal rationale for illegal actions

map of where some of the "money for Ukraine" went
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Please share this fact sheet on Ukraine with anyone who needs it

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There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing How regime change happens in America

Every day, the goals become clearer: The point of DOGE is not efficiency, but regime change
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They’re doing exactly what they said they were going to do and this is going to have a multigenerational impact. Everyone should be concerned about the attacks on NOAA and the NWS.

I just spoke with an attorney who works with the NOAA, and there is a valid path to shut down what's happening. The agencies are compromised, the IGs are fired, etc.

We need a state AG (she said NY would be best) to file a lawsuit seeking an injunction using state and federal cybersecurity laws.

DOGE invades NOAA, sparking fear of cuts and privatization Elon Musk's minions reportedly sought access to IT systems at an agency Project 2025 called "harmful to US prosperity."

Do you like hurricane and tornado warnings? Do you not want them privatized and edited by Trump's sharpie? Well, Musk is breaching NOAA, an agency that's trustworthiness is more critical than ever before: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

CDC Data Are Disappearing The agency has already removed scientific data from public view. More could follow.

This is how autocrats throughout history have endangered the people they govern by erasing factual information vital to health and well being
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Immigrants are saving the dogs!
They're saving the cats!
They're saving the homes of the people who live here!

Key Republican source who lied to the FBI about the Bidens receives prison sentence Alexander Smirnov may not be a household name, but his prison sentence represents a stunning fiasco for some prominent Republicans in Congress.

"He was the Republicans' star witness. Sean Hannity’s Fox News show ran with his claims in at least 85 separate segments last year. The Republicans’ entire Biden conspiracy theory was based on his claims..."

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I have applied to be Chief Corgi Content Editor of this excellent new publication.

This is objectively false.

My favorite part of Zuckerberg's Joe Rogan interview is when he suggests there is not enough masculine energy at his company, where two out of every three employees is a man.

JD Vance says people who committed violence at the Capitol riot 'obviously' shouldn't be pardoned Vice President-elect JD Vance drew a line Sunday between violent attackers and peaceful protesters when it comes to Jan. 6 pardons.

tell your boss. but notice how Vance already positioning himself for 2028. If this continues, Trump'll start freezing him out. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Barnes and Noble is running a sale on The Sirens' Call preoders this week: 25% off.

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Something I’ve stressed in talks and interviews since the election is that we will not have restored the peaceful transfer of power in the U.S. until a Republican president willingly hands power to a Democratic president.

Bluesky needs a verification system.

This account uses my name, my avatar, my background image and my bio. It copies my actual posts as if it is me. The handle is my name with my middle initial -- which I use on Twitter. Please report.

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The Choices I’ve Made From Marc | Since the election, media figures and outlets have followed suit — each moving gradually towards obedience to Trump and then suddenly.

Like others, I fear the threat of government retribution, political vengeance and an angry right-wing mob. But I know that giving into it will only strengthen Trump and undermine the future of our democracy. Trump wants us to be scared. He wants us to give up — gradually and then suddenly.

Dems responsibility is to highlight EVERYTHING that happens from here on out. Document it, publicize it, write about its effects and future ramifications.