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ALT gov account. ALT. Not an official DHS account (if they even have one). Fmr/Retired Gov employee. Post about DHS & gov news & other related topics. I swear a lot. #Altgov Discl: Not an official spokesperson for DHS. All opinions my own. Again, ALT.

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · Apr 27

New to Bluesky? Want to find all the #AltGov accounts in one neat package? Here we are!

go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 1d

Here's hoping!

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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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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 1d

WTAF, ICE?!?!? 🤬🤬🤬

Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 1d

ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.

"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio

When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 1d

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Alt US Forest Service @altusfs.altgov.info · 1d

Someday we'll find it /
The Rainbow Connection /
The lovers, the dreamers and me

"Rainbow Connection" with Kermit the Frog, Choir! Choir! Choir!, and New Yorkers at Lincoln Center

YouTube video by Lincoln Center

youtu.be

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 1d

Hey ICE! Show your faces and display identification!

Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 1d

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 3d

🧵 First hand account from war-ravaged Portland!

(/sarcasm)

👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 3d

Great view of the devastation from OHSU HOSPITAL tram.

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 3d

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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 4d

Despite it being a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act, the RIFs (reductions in force) have begun.

Reclamation staff: feel free to DM me to share your story if this is impacting you, and you want to share anonymously via this account.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Vought sounds layoff siren: ‘The RIFs have begun’

At least nine agencies appear to be affected.

www.politico.com

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Mad Houser/AltHUD @madhouser.altgov.info · 4d

AFGE already filed a suit about the RIFs against OMB:

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO,
et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
UNITED STATES OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, et al.,
Defendants.

Case No. 3:25-cv-08302-SI

AFGE Local 476 @afge476.bsky.social · 7d

AFGE Local 476 says this -

White House and OMB - Federal workers are patriots. We don’t run from a fight.

Congress - Get to the damn table.

Start governing for the people, not against them.

AFGE Local 476 isn’t backing down.

Congress shouldn’t either.

#UnionPower #TrumpShutdown #AFGE476

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

You misspelled "twat".

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

"I reject your reality and replace it with my own!"

(Apologies to Adam Savage of MythBusters)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 5d

Seems like the IRS is trying to dirty delete the email saying all employees would receive backpay once the shutdown was over.

You want a fight? You've found it.

We're not backing down, and we know the attempts to deny furloughed feds backpay is illegal.

federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

IRS backtracks on back pay guarantee for furloughed employees

An IRS employee told Federal News Network that earlier guidance emailed to employees on Wednesday was automatically deleted from their inboxes by Thursday.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

Oooh, is there a local pipe band willing to indulge in a little good trouble?

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

Ooooooh...!

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 4d

If you are a federal employee fired via RIF notice or want to share information about misconduct in the Administration, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov wants to hear your story. We will protect all whistleblowers' personal information.

www.hsgac.senate.gov/contact/demo...

Anonymous Whistleblower Disclosure Form - Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

“*” indicates required fields Title—Mr.Mrs.Ms.Mr. and Mrs.MissDr.Dr. and Mrs.Dr. and Mr.AdmiralCaptainChief Master SergeantColonelCommanderCorporalFatherGeneralLieutenantLieutenant ColonelMajorMaster ...

www.hsgac.senate.gov

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

Remember the vuvuzelas from the 2010 World Cup? Those need to make a comeback.

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

Don't threaten me with a good time!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet.

They make sure we have clean water.

They protect us from financial fraud.

They provide healthcare to our communities.

They make our government actually work for people.

Do not forget this.

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

We could change the lyrics!

Wheels on the ICE bus go round and round, etc.
Kristi Noem asks, "Where's your ID?", etc.
ICE agent yells, "Hands up, lie down!", etc.
Detention camp's getting way too full, etc.
ICE plane flying to Uganda, etc.

I mean, the sky's the limit!

Pat, aka Auntie Phaa 👵 @four-torpedoes.bsky.social · 4d

Wheels On The Bus!!

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

Was Noem cosplaying as an "undercover" ICE agent?

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 4d

Baby Shark, Finger Family - any repetitive child's song sung loudly would be awesome.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 4d

I wonder if all the Portland protesters could sing Baby Shark on repeat … that might just be enough to drive the ICE agents away.

I love that a shark has joined the resistance!

A blue costumed shark at the Portland protests

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 4d

Federal workers: If you were impacted by the Trump administration's just-announced mass layoffs, our reporters are here to listen.

We understand you may be taking a risk in contacting us, and we take your privacy seriously.

Here's how to get in touch securely 👇

How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely — ProPublica

Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.

propublica.org

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 4d

Alright, between Qatari air bases and RIFs and Congress staying out of session until the day AFTER the No Kings protest--which is suss AF as far as I'm concerned– there's a rather large matter of escalation in rhetoric in the Halls of Fascism.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 4d

The Speaker of the House is telling the Fox News audience that a peaceful demonstration by Americans on the National Mall will actually be a gathering of organizations the administration has designated as violent terrorists.

Seems bad?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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