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Daughter appointed me the Facilities Director of our old house. Love birds, my garden, & being outside. Big fan of Term Limits & Orioles Baseball - Maryland def. has the best State Flag!
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Recent CBS News news:
1. Anderson Cooper leaves 60 Minutes after two decades
2. Stephen Colbert reveals network won’t let him air interview with Dem
3. Producer says politics dictating what airs
4. Owner’s bid for CNN parent back on the table.
5. Not firing Epstein pal.
February 17, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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"When Lewandowski was told Noem's personal items had been left behind, including a heated blanket, he yelled at Coast Guard staff

The pilot came out of cockpit to see what was happening & Lewandowski insisted plane return to collect Noem's items

When he refused, Lewandowski announced he was fired"
Noem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say
Some early decisions by the homeland security secretary, including to divert Coast Guard resources from a search and rescue mission to the deportation of immigrants, set the tone early.
www.nbcnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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Here's the interview. Thanks to the extra attention it's bringing we're now calling it the Trump-Streisand effect!
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Stephen Colbert says he was told by CBS lawyers "in no uncertain terms" that he could not have Texas State Rep. James Talarico on his program.

"Because my network clearly doesn't want us to talk about this, let's talk about this."
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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“I am somebody” shaped how millions of us saw ourselves as kids, including me. That message mattered. It still does.

Rest in power, Jesse Jackson
🙏🏽
February 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Jackson, who was an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., became one of the most influential civil rights activists in the country.
Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies At 84
Jackson, who was an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., became one of the most influential civil rights activists in the country.
www.forbes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Pasadena and Altadena residents, especially near the Eaton Fire burn scar: a stronger storm is expected this afternoon and evening. A Flood Watch is in effect from 6 PM tonight through 6 AM Wednesday. Heavier rain, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms are expected.
Pasadena Escapes Monday’s Storm With Little Damage as Stronger System Moves In – Pasadena Now
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
pasadenanow.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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CALL IT LIKE IT IS!!!

republikkkans are the
THE EPSTEIN CLASS ...
OF MORBIDLY RICH PEDOPHILES

“We were told that MAGA was for working-class Americans. But this is a government of, by, and for the ultra-rich. It is the wealthiest Cabinet ever! This is THE EPSTEIN CLASS.”
~ Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA)
People Are Now Referring To The Ultra-Wealthy With A Vicious New Nickname
"They are the elites they pretend to hate."
www.huffpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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ICE staying at Hilton LAX
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Before Trump, the US economy averaged 328,000 new jobs each month.

But last year, the US added only 181,000 jobs in total.
February 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Merz: “Happy Spring Festival and a happy new year. Today, people in China and many parts of Asia are celebrating the beginning of the year. May the Year of the Horse bring strength and give new impetus to German-Chinese relations. I look forward to traveling to Beijing soon.”
February 17, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Germany
European Parliament Message to the USA
February 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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GEORGIA — “beloved teacher” Dr. Linda Davis killed in a car crash as ICE chased a man through the streets: www.wtoc.com/2026/02/16/s...

Even the ICE release (which blames Dems🤔) says his only crime was being undocumented: www.ice.gov/news/release...
February 17, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain said on Tuesday that his government will ask prosecutors to investigate the social media giants X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading child sexual abuse material generated by A.I., the latest salvo in a Europe-wide effort to regulate big tech companies.
Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.
nyti.ms
February 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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In an attempt to bury the truth along with the body, Trump's partisan FBI has now officially denied law enforcement officials in Minnesota access to evidence related to the ICE killing of Minneapolis intensive care nurse Alex Pretti last month.
www.commondreams.org/news/alex-pr...
'Unprecedented': Trump Admin Denies Minnesota Investigators Access to Alex Pretti Shooting Evidence | Common Dreams
The Trump administration denies Minnesota officials access to evidence in nurse's shooting. BCA vows thorough investigation despite lack of key information. Governor demands real probe.
www.commondreams.org
February 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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The rare voter fraud incidents that actually exist always end up being someone trying to vote for Trump. newrepublic.com/post/206627/...
Kansas Mayor Who Voted for Trump as Noncitizen Faces Felony Charges
Joe Ceballos has the support of his small town, where he has lived since he was a teenager.
newrepublic.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Sorry your health insurance costs so much more this year, we needed to make fancy airplanes for illiterate dog-murderers
February 17, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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We are the laughing stock of the world.
February 17, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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From 2017
February 17, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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This
February 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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"That’s my challenge to you: Cancel something. Even if it’s one thing. Tell us in the comments what it was. And then share this newsletter with one person you think might be open to joining us."
You *Can* Do Something To Hurt the Oligarchs
Boycotts, strikes, and the Abstinence Fallacy.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM