Fred Barger

Suspect arrested in January 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case The bombs were planted outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters in Washington, D.C, on the eve of the January 6 siege on the Capitol.

BREAKING: A suspect has been arrested in the 1/6 DC pipe bombing case

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“I think” is how a system run by a king or a dictator works. Here, we have a rule of law that says no one, and that includes the government, can murder people on a whim because it “thinks” they’re up to no good.

Multiple news outlets, reporting an arrest, but not reporting on the suspect’s identity.

Waiting on the identity on the charged bomber, but as an old explosives prosecutor, I'll say that evidence of identity can come from bomb signatures recognized by investigators w/institutional knowledge, components & where they were purchased, or tips. Revisiting old evidence can be illuminating.

FBI makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP source says The FBI has made an arrest in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington before the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

apnews.com/article/pipe... makes arrest in investigation into pipe bombs placed in DC on eve of Jan. 6 riot, AP source says

Republicans are ‘Nowhere on Healthcare’ Political disaster looms for MAGA

Republicans are ‘Nowhere on Healthcare’
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The clearest symptom yet of Trump’s mental decline His brain is turning into sh*t

The clearest symptom yet of Trump’s mental decline
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Yesterday evening russian forces launched 9 strikes against the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, Donetsk region, 7 of which were with KAB-250 aerial bombs. One of the aerial bombs hit an apartment building. As a result, 8 people were wounded, including 2 children.

Advocacy, Action and Hope: 5 Questions With UNICEF Ambassador Amanda Gorman Amanda Gorman — celebrated poet, author and advocate — has taken on a new role as a UNICEF Ambassador.

TONIGHT: @amandagorman.bsky.social talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.

@schumer.senate.gov says Trump "is in such an effing bubble." Tonight @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social 10PM

@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social: Hegseth's story on boat strike hinges on a new ‘fog of war’ lie www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqYX...

K.I.N.D. Fund Celebrates 15 Years of Impact for Children in Malawi A look back at the origins of a longstanding and successful partnership that continues to open doors for children in Malawi.

Fifteen years ago, @ms.now's @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social and UNICEF USA teamed up to deliver desks to classrooms across Malawi. Since then, the #KINDFund has benefitted 1.6 million students.

For #GivingTuesday, here's a look at how this partnership continue to help kids imagine a brighter future:

Ilhan Omar Responds to Trump's Racist "Somalians" Rant | The Joy Reid Show LIVE! A recording from The Joy Reid Show's live video

Ilhan Omar Responds to Trump's Racist "Somalians" Rant | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!
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Republicans in the era of Late Trumpism The end is in sight — and it's not pretty for the GOP.

Republicans in the era of Late Trumpism

The end is in sight — and it's not pretty for the GOP.

I've been closely covering the USIP situation since March and am currently in the midst of a lawsuit for body cam footage of the raid.

The Trump administration's 'assault' on Peace The violent attack on the US Institute of Peace is a heavy-handed metaphor for this administration's goals.

My story on the USIP raid from March (helpful context for why Trump putting his name on the building today is so egregious):

Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, the Latest Sign of a Slowdown

"Widespread job losses, with declines in employment among manufacturers, construction companies and professional services firms. Losses were concentrated among small businesses..."

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YouTube video by Katie Phang NEW Epstein PHOTOS Reveal DARK TRUTHS He Tried to HIDE

NEW: House Oversight Dems release photos & videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s Little St. James Island, the epicenter of the horrific sexual abuse of his victims.

I’ve got the latest details, incl. the push to get AG Pamela Jo to explain what “new information” she’s obtained.

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Wednesday I spent part of the day traveling and I’m devoting the rest of the day to family—a little tromping around in snow, which we don’t get much of anymore in Alabama and are really enjoying, and perhaps a ...

Wednesday
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What did House Oversight get in response to the subpoenas?

Per @robertgarcia.house.gov: the US Virgin Islands DOJ turned over photos and videos of Epstein Island

(Documents from JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank also produced but not made public yet)

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YouTube video by Katie Phang Trump STUNNED as GOP INSIDER Makes SHOCKING Power PLAY

@gtconway.bsky.social is "all out of Fs to give" and he's ready to bring the fight to D.C.

He joins Katie Phang to talk about a possible congressional run, why accountability must come first from the top down, and how he defines being a “conservative” in 2025.

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Andrii Klymenko, Head of the Black Sea Institute of Strategic Studies project and expert of the monitoring group on sanctions and freedom of navigation, on the results for Russian seaborne exports from Baltic Sea ports (crude oil only) for November 2025 compared to the October peak:

NATO: Russia Needs At Least Another Year To Reach Donetsk Border, Full Donbas Control Unrealistic Russia may require over a year to reach the administrative borders of Donetsk, with full control of Donbas unlikely before 2026, per NATO sources.

💬 “Сapturing the rest of Donetsk region is not a real possibility for the Russians for at least another year or two,” says a senior NATO official.

How Palantir shifted course to play key role in ICE deportations “The truly progressive position on immigration” is “extreme skepticism,” says Alex Karp, a longtime Democrat and the data-mining company’s chief executive.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp, whose company builds tools that power US immigration polocy and Trump's deportation campaign, says he holds the "truly progressive" position on immigration, and insists his own politics have not changed.

Bulletproof No More Pete Hegseth: “I watched that first strike live.

It would have been a wat crime if we were at war, if not, its just murder. As congress gets ready to hear closed door testimony later this week, here’s what you need to know. joycevance.substack.com/p/bulletproo...

Trump Faltering in Face of Lower Courts The rule of law is proving to be stronger than he thought

Trump Faltering in Face of Lower Courts
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DOJ's claim that re-assigning thousands of agents to immigration has had no impact on its other work is demonstrably untrue. Court dockets show the number of people charged with drug crimes this year is the lowest in at least three decades.

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Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.

Alt5 Sigma Told It’s ’Noncompliant’ by Nasdaq After Failing To File Earnings Report A fintech firm that routed $500 million to an entity affiliated with President Trump is yet to file its report for the third quarter, which ended in September.

New: "Nasdaq Tells Trump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma It ‘No Longer Meets’ Listing Requirements After Missed Report"

me, for @forbes.com

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