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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 6h

Extraordinary NYT story:

Trump’s DOJ pressured out another US Attorney in WESTERN Virginia for finding that a grand jury probe his bosses demanded was unwarranted.

They wanted a case discrediting the Russia probe — evidence be damned. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry

www.nytimes.com

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Yael Schacher @yaelschacher.bsky.social · 4h

Omg.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 3h

Andrew Weissmann on Ari Melber's show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OABx... (MSNBC/YT) @weissmann.substack.com

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 20h

Red Squirrels always looking like they're about to politely interrupt

A Red Squirrel stands upright on the forest floor, tiny paws clasped neatly together as if waiting nervously to ask a question. Its wide eyes and hesitant posture give it an endearing, almost apologetic expression, as though feeling rather unsure about interrupting.

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 8h

Mary McCord on Chris Hayes' Why Is This Happening podcast, talking abt the legality of deploying the military domestically and invoking the Insurrection Act @chrislhayes.bsky.social @icapgeorgetown.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_nV... (MSNBC/YT)

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 15h

James Comey formally notifies the court of his intent to try to disqualify Trump’s lawyer Lindsey Halligan as unlawfully appointed.

The motion cites rulings DQ-ing two other Trump top prosecutors: Sigal Chattah and Alina Habba.

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Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · 15h

I'm sorry, is the Trump Administration talking to a tech platform?

Is it...requesting content moderation?

Today following outreach from @thejusticedept, Facebook removed a large group page that was being used to dox and target @ICEgov agents in Chicago.
The wave of violence against ICE has been driven by online apps and social media campaigns designed to put ICE officers at risk just for doing their jobs. The Department of Justice will continue engaging tech companies to eliminate platforms where radicals can incite imminent violence against federal law enforcement.

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 9h

Mary McCord & Andrew Weissmann, hosts of Main Justice podcast, were both on Deadline White House, archived here via GDELT Project: archive.org/details/MSNB... @weissmann.substack.com

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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 14h

Judge William Smith (W. Bush appointee): The Government has done "precisely what the ... [court's] Order forbids."

The case is Illinois v. FEMA

On Wednesday, we'll publish an updated catalogue of such judicial decisions on noncompliance with court orders at @justsecurity.org at the link below:

The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation

Comprehensive study of court cases involving Trump administration and the basis for courts no longer giving a "presumption of regularity."

www.justsecurity.org

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 9h

"For those targeted, mounting a criminal defense against the government can be expensive." Carrie Johnson lays out what factors to consider.

Carrie Johnson @carriejohnson.bsky.social · 10h

People targeted by the Justice Department face steep costs, even if they win in court one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5574...

🔊 Listen Now: People targeted by the Justice Department face steep costs, even if they win in court

All Things Considered on NPR One | 5:00

one.npr.org

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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 10h

Court overseeing the Comey case rejects government application for a broad protective order:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Loss #1

storage.courtlistener.com

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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 12h

A conversation with Jack Smith: youtu.be/DR79GW6SvxE?...

The State of the United States: A Conversation with Jack Smith

YouTube video by UCL Laws

youtu.be

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Jüdisches Museum FFM @jmfrankfurt.bsky.social · 20h

Chag sameach! Heute Abend beginnt Simchat Tora. Jede Woche im jüdischen Jahr wird ein Abschnitt der Tora gelesen (Parascha genannt). Simchat Tora feiert das Ende des jährlichen Zyklus der Tora-Lesungen und markiert den Beginn eines neuen Zyklus. 🧵

Foto: Norbert Miguletz

Kinder erkunden beim Museumsbesuch eine Tora-Rolle.

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 1d

Freed hostages suffered torture, starvation and long periods of isolation — reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-hostages-suffered-torture-starvation-and-long-periods-of-isolation-reports/

Freed hostages suffered torture, starvation and long periods of isolation — reports

Avinatan Or said held alone for all 738 days; mom of Matan Angrest says he was severely tortured in initial months because he served in IDF, was buried under rubble amid Israeli bombardment

www.timesofisrael.com

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Mark Hertling @markhertling.bsky.social · 16h

This new Pentagon press policy is not good for our press or our military.

And I’m saying that as a former soldier who knows the importance of a free press.
www.thebulwark.com/p/locking-do...

Locking Down the Pentagon Press Is Dangerous

Pete Hegseth’s proposed restrictions would harm the people whom both the military and the press are meant to serve.

www.thebulwark.com

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 17h

You can also watch the conversation w/ Mary McCord on YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu6u... ⤵️

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 17h

just to say thank again for your lovely posts, Venetia
we need this beauty

hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 17h

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VenetiaJane’s Garden @venetiajane.bsky.social · 1d

Memories of summer.
#DailyBotanicalBeauty #photography #flowers

A collage of nine bright summer garden flowers and butterflies. Top row: gatekeeper butterfly on purple oregano, white cosmos, blue agapanthus. Middle row: pink sweet pea with bee, pale pink dahlia, white yarrow. Bottom row: pink carnations, peacock butterfly on lavender, pink strawflower.

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 17h

"..the Court finds that the circumstances of this case do not support the government's proposed limitations on the sharing of "Protected Material"" w/Comey or witnesses, as it wld delay preparation for trial. (s. 2 page doc) ⤵️

Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 18h

JUST IN: Judge sides w/Comey in early skirmish over discovery, limits info that has strict restrictions on defense handling. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

ComeyOrd101325.PDF

www.documentcloud.org

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 18h

"The Espionage Act’s reach is criminal, its language capacious, and its chilling effect immediate," write Brian O'Neill and David Schulz.

They explain what it could mean for whistleblowers, reporters, and democracy if the Trump admin tries to use it.

www.justsecurity.org/122491/weapo...

Weaponizing the Espionage Act: What It Means for Whistleblowers, Reporters, and Democracy

How the Trump administration could weaponize the Espionage Act and its chilling effect to control the press and justify suppression.

www.justsecurity.org

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 18h

The Comey case: "What is not before any trial jury is the 2017 statement, it's just 'I stand by it', how is that ever going to be false." ⤵️ Andrew Weissmann on The News Agents

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Dez Santana @dezsantana.bsky.social · 8d

NYC: Then & Now
9th Avenue & W 49th Street, 1931 ~ 2025
#nyc #thenandnow

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 18h

Letitia James case: At least two motions are going to be made by the defense, one is vindicte prosecution, the other is challenging the appointment of Lindsey Halligan. ⬇️

hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 19h

Andrew Weissmann on Morning Joe, Oct. 10, 2025 archive.org/details/MSNB... (archived via GDELT Project) @weissmann.substack.com

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hana martin @nitramanah.bsky.social · 19h

Andrew Weissmann on Morning Joe, Oct. 10, 2025 archive.org/details/MSNB... (archived via GDELT Project) @weissmann.substack.com

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Gary Hershorn @garyhershorn.bsky.social · 8d

The Harvest Supermoon rises behind the Statue of Liberty and the skyline of Brooklyn as the sun sets in New York City, Monday evening #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #moon #harvestmoon #supermoon

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