Ximena Vargas
@ximenavargas.bsky.social
Unapologetic Bibliophile
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Phang: It just underscores how much this Trump administration has destroyed any concept of public safety — that federal cases cannot be prosecuted in the state of New Jersey because Alina Haba refuses to actually step away from this bullshit.
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Phang: It just underscores how much this Trump administration has destroyed any concept of public safety — that federal cases cannot be prosecuted in the state of New Jersey because Alina Haba refuses to actually step away from this bullshit.
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"Donald Trump's Secretary of War denounced by Franklin the Turtle"
every part of that is so weird. Why is everything just so fucking weird all of the time now
every part of that is so weird. Why is everything just so fucking weird all of the time now
🔥 BREAKING: A spokesperson for Kids Can Press, the publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books, messaged me today about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth using the likeness and image from the books to make light of killings in the Caribbean in his post yesterday on X.
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
"Donald Trump's Secretary of War denounced by Franklin the Turtle"
every part of that is so weird. Why is everything just so fucking weird all of the time now
every part of that is so weird. Why is everything just so fucking weird all of the time now
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SCOOP: Dan Richman, a key figure in the now-dismissed case against James Comey, has filed suit over the gov't's handling of data seized from his devices.
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
The Civil Suit That Could Derail the Comey Prosecution (Again)
Daniel Richman, a central figure in the now-dismissed criminal case against James Comey, files suit over the government's handling of his property.
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
SCOOP: Dan Richman, a key figure in the now-dismissed case against James Comey, has filed suit over the gov't's handling of data seized from his devices.
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
He says his constitutional rights were violated — and seeks to block DOJ from further use of the materials.
open.substack.com/pub/annabowe...
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BREAKING: NYT reporting that Trump has just fired 8 immigration judges in New York City who worked at 26 Federal Plaza. That's NYC ICE HQ.
In the city that declares "give us your tired your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free," Trump shuts down due process for immigrants. This is fascism.
In the city that declares "give us your tired your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free," Trump shuts down due process for immigrants. This is fascism.
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
BREAKING: NYT reporting that Trump has just fired 8 immigration judges in New York City who worked at 26 Federal Plaza. That's NYC ICE HQ.
In the city that declares "give us your tired your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free," Trump shuts down due process for immigrants. This is fascism.
In the city that declares "give us your tired your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free," Trump shuts down due process for immigrants. This is fascism.
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ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
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NEW: Another purge of immigration judges just happened, this time in New York City. This latest purge includes one of the smartest people I know, an immigration judge who dutifully served on the bench for 10 years. She was unceremoniously fired in violation of civil service laws.
Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
NEW: Another purge of immigration judges just happened, this time in New York City. This latest purge includes one of the smartest people I know, an immigration judge who dutifully served on the bench for 10 years. She was unceremoniously fired in violation of civil service laws.
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The Trump administration has been pursuing third country removals for noncitizens in the United States since coming into office, sending migrants to unknown countries. @mboaz.bsky.social explores how these removals likely violate due process for these individuals.
Due Process in Third Country Removals
The administration’s use of ad hoc procedures to send migrants to countries with which they have no connection likely violates due process.
www.lawfaremedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Trump administration has been pursuing third country removals for noncitizens in the United States since coming into office, sending migrants to unknown countries. @mboaz.bsky.social explores how these removals likely violate due process for these individuals.
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Senators have about a week before they’re set to vote on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies. Most of them already believe the chances for a bipartisan breakthrough by then are roughly zero.
Senate barrels toward failure on health care
A bipartisan breakthrough appears unlikely ahead of next week's scheduled votes.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Senators have about a week before they’re set to vote on soon-to-expire Affordable Care Act subsidies. Most of them already believe the chances for a bipartisan breakthrough by then are roughly zero.
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Following last week’s tragic shooting of two National Guard members, resulting in the death of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, this administration cited the horrific incident as justification for a new set of immigration restrictions and crackdowns.
americasvoice.org/press_releas...
americasvoice.org/press_releas...
December 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Following last week’s tragic shooting of two National Guard members, resulting in the death of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, this administration cited the horrific incident as justification for a new set of immigration restrictions and crackdowns.
americasvoice.org/press_releas...
americasvoice.org/press_releas...
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“I kind of feel betrayed, to be honest. We do everything that we can to protect and serve our country. And then they betray us by treating us like we’ve never done anything.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
ICE arrests at San Diego green card interviews include military spouses
These kinds of arrests began Nov. 12, multiple immigration attorneys say, many adding they had never seen anything like this before.
www.nbcnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“I kind of feel betrayed, to be honest. We do everything that we can to protect and serve our country. And then they betray us by treating us like we’ve never done anything.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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These are screenshots from an actual DHS press release that just went out offering "self-deportation" as a "gift" to "illegal aliens" this holiday season.
This administration is truly repugnant.
This administration is truly repugnant.
December 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
These are screenshots from an actual DHS press release that just went out offering "self-deportation" as a "gift" to "illegal aliens" this holiday season.
This administration is truly repugnant.
This administration is truly repugnant.
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While women and women's groups are targeted & banned on Meta products almost immediately for disrespecting men and posting pictures of breast feeding, rape advertising & trafficking gets at least 17 strikes before Meta takes any action. #opdeatheaters
www.theverge.com/news/827658/...
www.theverge.com/news/827658/...
December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
While women and women's groups are targeted & banned on Meta products almost immediately for disrespecting men and posting pictures of breast feeding, rape advertising & trafficking gets at least 17 strikes before Meta takes any action. #opdeatheaters
www.theverge.com/news/827658/...
www.theverge.com/news/827658/...
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Every year since 1988, the United States has recognized World AIDS Day — until now.
Why not? Maybe because the Trump administration doesn’t want to acknowledge that its foreign aid cuts led to nearly 150,000 deaths from AIDS, according to Boston University researchers.
Shameful.
Why not? Maybe because the Trump administration doesn’t want to acknowledge that its foreign aid cuts led to nearly 150,000 deaths from AIDS, according to Boston University researchers.
Shameful.
Trump Administration Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Every year since 1988, the United States has recognized World AIDS Day — until now.
Why not? Maybe because the Trump administration doesn’t want to acknowledge that its foreign aid cuts led to nearly 150,000 deaths from AIDS, according to Boston University researchers.
Shameful.
Why not? Maybe because the Trump administration doesn’t want to acknowledge that its foreign aid cuts led to nearly 150,000 deaths from AIDS, according to Boston University researchers.
Shameful.
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>500,000 Americans have been killed by guns since Sandy Hook. Hundreds of survivors are traveling to DC from all corners of this nation to attend the 13th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on Capitol Hill in DC next Wednesday. Reserve your seat. www.mobilize.us/newtownactio...
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
>500,000 Americans have been killed by guns since Sandy Hook. Hundreds of survivors are traveling to DC from all corners of this nation to attend the 13th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on Capitol Hill in DC next Wednesday. Reserve your seat. www.mobilize.us/newtownactio...
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80% of Americans say we should prioritize regulating AI, yet Trump could soon enact an executive order blocking all state AI regulations.
Why?
Look no further than the AI industry's massive lobbying war chest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imtkNL4v2ks
Why?
Look no further than the AI industry's massive lobbying war chest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imtkNL4v2ks
Big Tech's AI Power-Grab
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
80% of Americans say we should prioritize regulating AI, yet Trump could soon enact an executive order blocking all state AI regulations.
Why?
Look no further than the AI industry's massive lobbying war chest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imtkNL4v2ks
Why?
Look no further than the AI industry's massive lobbying war chest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imtkNL4v2ks
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BREAKING: Absolutely brutal approval numbers for trump, with a whopping 72% saying the economy is poor, and a majority blame trump.
No wonder he's hiding the jobs and economic data!
No wonder he's hiding the jobs and economic data!
December 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
BREAKING: Absolutely brutal approval numbers for trump, with a whopping 72% saying the economy is poor, and a majority blame trump.
No wonder he's hiding the jobs and economic data!
No wonder he's hiding the jobs and economic data!
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Pete Hegseth denies he gave the order to kill them all. But even some Republicans now appear to be demanding answers, so Frank Bradley, who oversaw the bombings, is in discussions with House Armed Services about coming in.
Rep Adam Smith lays out his Qs to me here:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Rep Adam Smith lays out his Qs to me here:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
December 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Pete Hegseth denies he gave the order to kill them all. But even some Republicans now appear to be demanding answers, so Frank Bradley, who oversaw the bombings, is in discussions with House Armed Services about coming in.
Rep Adam Smith lays out his Qs to me here:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Rep Adam Smith lays out his Qs to me here:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
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If your doctor decided you needed an MRI (indicating concern about something serious) and you claim that you didn't ask why or what part of your body he wanted to look at, you are:
1. Really stupid; or
2. Dangerously detached from reality; or
4. Lying; or
4. All three. 🎯
1. Really stupid; or
2. Dangerously detached from reality; or
4. Lying; or
4. All three. 🎯
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If your doctor decided you needed an MRI (indicating concern about something serious) and you claim that you didn't ask why or what part of your body he wanted to look at, you are:
1. Really stupid; or
2. Dangerously detached from reality; or
4. Lying; or
4. All three. 🎯
1. Really stupid; or
2. Dangerously detached from reality; or
4. Lying; or
4. All three. 🎯
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MAGA man says "I'm going to call ICE" to woman at football game—for cheering for her team in Spanish.
"English is the 'international' language," he yells. "You need to know English."
He first told them, "You are going to get deported," she started filming.
Indiana vs. Purdue in West Lafayette, IN
"English is the 'international' language," he yells. "You need to know English."
He first told them, "You are going to get deported," she started filming.
Indiana vs. Purdue in West Lafayette, IN
December 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
MAGA man says "I'm going to call ICE" to woman at football game—for cheering for her team in Spanish.
"English is the 'international' language," he yells. "You need to know English."
He first told them, "You are going to get deported," she started filming.
Indiana vs. Purdue in West Lafayette, IN
"English is the 'international' language," he yells. "You need to know English."
He first told them, "You are going to get deported," she started filming.
Indiana vs. Purdue in West Lafayette, IN
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Xiujuan Yu should be 60 today.
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Xiujuan Yu should be 60 today.
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
She was hardworking, diligent, and loving.
11 people, including Xiujuan Yu, were killed at a 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
#HonorWithAction
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This is the direct result of Trump’s reckless and rushed mass deportations: a mother deported in error and her two-year-old son left behind.
There aren’t strong enough words to describe the cruelty and inhumanity with which this admin treats immigrants. It must end.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
There aren’t strong enough words to describe the cruelty and inhumanity with which this admin treats immigrants. It must end.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
She Was Deported in Error. Her Child Was Left Behind.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This is the direct result of Trump’s reckless and rushed mass deportations: a mother deported in error and her two-year-old son left behind.
There aren’t strong enough words to describe the cruelty and inhumanity with which this admin treats immigrants. It must end.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
There aren’t strong enough words to describe the cruelty and inhumanity with which this admin treats immigrants. It must end.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
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"In April, he welcomed Witkoff to the St. Petersburg presidential library for another three-hour meeting with Putin. Witkoff took his own notes, relying on a Kremlin translator..."
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"In April, he welcomed Witkoff to the St. Petersburg presidential library for another three-hour meeting with Putin. Witkoff took his own notes, relying on a Kremlin translator..."
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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New Orleans prepares for Border Patrol’s planned immigration tactics.
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
New Orleans prepares for Border Patrol’s planned immigration tactics.
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Universal healthcare would save Americans $450B ANNUALLY but requires dismantling systemic racism & that scares too many unmelinated folks so we continue to suffer as is.
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Universal healthcare would save Americans $450B ANNUALLY but requires dismantling systemic racism & that scares too many unmelinated folks so we continue to suffer as is.
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of November!
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of November!