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Retired from3 decades in U.S. federal service, a painter, writer, and Mimi. Believer in public service and public servants!
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Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández on the Save Act. It’s clear this is a voter suppression bill and Senators must reject it! #Pinks #ProudBlue
(202) 224-3121 📞
Call your Senators
(202) 224-3121 📞
Call your Senators
February 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández on the Save Act. It’s clear this is a voter suppression bill and Senators must reject it! #Pinks #ProudBlue
(202) 224-3121 📞
Call your Senators
(202) 224-3121 📞
Call your Senators
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Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
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Morning, Lawrence…
Now you got me started, Trump and his Administration are all despicable and obtuse—!
There are no words that convey the ineptness of the whole in this matter!
Morning, Lawrence…
Now you got me started, Trump and his Administration are all despicable and obtuse—!
There are no words that convey the ineptness of the whole in this matter!
Epstein survivors say they felt 'degraded' and a 'lack of empathy' from AG Pam Bondi.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Epstein survivors say they felt 'degraded' and a 'lack of empathy' from AG Pam Bondi
“There was no integrity in that room today, it seems like, when it came to Epstein and Maxwell,” Teresa Helm said after Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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Morning, Lawrence…
Now you got me started, Trump and his Administration are all despicable and obtuse—!
There are no words that convey the ineptness of the whole in this matter!
Morning, Lawrence…
Now you got me started, Trump and his Administration are all despicable and obtuse—!
There are no words that convey the ineptness of the whole in this matter!
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This is important. The head of CBP says here that his agency did NOT provide the assessment that led DHS to label Alex Pretti a terrorist looking to inflict mass casualties.
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
This is important. The head of CBP says here that his agency did NOT provide the assessment that led DHS to label Alex Pretti a terrorist looking to inflict mass casualties.
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
That appears to contradict Stephen Miller's claim that the initial assessment was based on CBP reports:
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ELLISON: We're hoping we can gain cooperation perhaps in the Pretti matter, but we've been advised that the feds aren't investigating the Good matter and we haven't received any access to the evidence
PETERS: So in these two cases, you're being stonewalled?
ELLISON: That's a yes
PETERS: So in these two cases, you're being stonewalled?
ELLISON: That's a yes
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
ELLISON: We're hoping we can gain cooperation perhaps in the Pretti matter, but we've been advised that the feds aren't investigating the Good matter and we haven't received any access to the evidence
PETERS: So in these two cases, you're being stonewalled?
ELLISON: That's a yes
PETERS: So in these two cases, you're being stonewalled?
ELLISON: That's a yes
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Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
February 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
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There is no imaginable scenario where a genuine, professional, Constitutional law enforcement operation would recklessly attack hundreds of innocent people in hopes of apprehending a handful of people
they hoped might be among those targeted. This is flagrantly unlawful, intentionally menacing abuse
they hoped might be among those targeted. This is flagrantly unlawful, intentionally menacing abuse
February 12, 2026 at 1:39 AM
There is no imaginable scenario where a genuine, professional, Constitutional law enforcement operation would recklessly attack hundreds of innocent people in hopes of apprehending a handful of people
they hoped might be among those targeted. This is flagrantly unlawful, intentionally menacing abuse
they hoped might be among those targeted. This is flagrantly unlawful, intentionally menacing abuse
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We live in challenging times. But these are also clarifying times, where the choices are clear, and we have examples to admire.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
February 12, 2026 at 12:57 PM
We live in challenging times. But these are also clarifying times, where the choices are clear, and we have examples to admire.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
All honor to the Epstein survivors.
All honor to the people of Minneapolis.
All honor to the people of Ukraine.
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No more illusions: people everywhere are waking up to the harsh reality of what Israel really is.....👏👏👏👏👏
February 11, 2026 at 1:14 AM
No more illusions: people everywhere are waking up to the harsh reality of what Israel really is.....👏👏👏👏👏
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Jasmine Crockett on Pam Bondi: “I’m not going to ask any questions of this witness bc she’s made it clear she won’t answer questions — I completely don’t get how you’re sitting at the top of DOJ bc you’re clearly not good at your job — You’ve spent more money arresting journalists than pedophiles”
February 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Jasmine Crockett on Pam Bondi: “I’m not going to ask any questions of this witness bc she’s made it clear she won’t answer questions — I completely don’t get how you’re sitting at the top of DOJ bc you’re clearly not good at your job — You’ve spent more money arresting journalists than pedophiles”
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BALINT: Was the president aware of Secretary Lutnick's ties to Epstein when he chose him to lead the Department of Commerce?
BONDI: Chris Malen was a Border Patrol agent----
BALINT: So I'm going to conclude that he did know!
BONDI: Shame on you
BALINT: This is pathetic! This is not a game
BONDI: Chris Malen was a Border Patrol agent----
BALINT: So I'm going to conclude that he did know!
BONDI: Shame on you
BALINT: This is pathetic! This is not a game
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
BALINT: Was the president aware of Secretary Lutnick's ties to Epstein when he chose him to lead the Department of Commerce?
BONDI: Chris Malen was a Border Patrol agent----
BALINT: So I'm going to conclude that he did know!
BONDI: Shame on you
BALINT: This is pathetic! This is not a game
BONDI: Chris Malen was a Border Patrol agent----
BALINT: So I'm going to conclude that he did know!
BONDI: Shame on you
BALINT: This is pathetic! This is not a game
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I think that I speak for many Canadians when I say that we are touched by the international expressions of sorrow & condolences in the aftermath of the senseless mass shooting tragedy at Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. It is good to have friends in the world. Thank you.🙏
a candle is lit up in the dark and the flame is visible
Alt: a candle is lit up in the dark and the flame is visible
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February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I think that I speak for many Canadians when I say that we are touched by the international expressions of sorrow & condolences in the aftermath of the senseless mass shooting tragedy at Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. It is good to have friends in the world. Thank you.🙏
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JUST NOW: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-GA) after grand jury rejected Trump Administration attempt to prosecute Kelly & other Democrats
"They tried to have us thrown into jail, because we said something they didn't like.... this is straight from the authoritarian playbook"
"They tried to have us thrown into jail, because we said something they didn't like.... this is straight from the authoritarian playbook"
February 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM
JUST NOW: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-GA) after grand jury rejected Trump Administration attempt to prosecute Kelly & other Democrats
"They tried to have us thrown into jail, because we said something they didn't like.... this is straight from the authoritarian playbook"
"They tried to have us thrown into jail, because we said something they didn't like.... this is straight from the authoritarian playbook"
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."
February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Massie: "Here is an email that was sent by the victims' lawyers to the DOJ. It was a list of names not to release. What did the DOJ do with this email? They released it! Literally the worst thing you could do the survivors you did."
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If only the entire Democratic Party spoke every single day the way Jamie Raskin is speaking to Pam Bondi right now.
February 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
If only the entire Democratic Party spoke every single day the way Jamie Raskin is speaking to Pam Bondi right now.
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This picture perfectly encapsulates this administrations willful ignorance and disdain for anything slightly resembling human decency.
February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
This picture perfectly encapsulates this administrations willful ignorance and disdain for anything slightly resembling human decency.
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Legislator wants to legislate, while Mike Johnson is determined to play every game possible to prevent the House from interfering with the imperial presidency he serves.
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Legislator wants to legislate, while Mike Johnson is determined to play every game possible to prevent the House from interfering with the imperial presidency he serves.
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Hey also to all the “this is ours speak English!!!” Crowd. English is from England not America.
We likewise borrow it
We likewise borrow it
February 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Hey also to all the “this is ours speak English!!!” Crowd. English is from England not America.
We likewise borrow it
We likewise borrow it
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Walkinshaw: Bondi is going to have to answer questions about her failure to follow the law with respect to the Epstein files. Missed the deadline, continues to hide 2.5 million files, redactions that are not consistent with the law. What's she covering up and who is she covering up for?
February 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Walkinshaw: Bondi is going to have to answer questions about her failure to follow the law with respect to the Epstein files. Missed the deadline, continues to hide 2.5 million files, redactions that are not consistent with the law. What's she covering up and who is she covering up for?
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Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Pam Bondi just laughed when asked if she would apologize to Epstein Survivors.
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Chris Murphy: "I sat with the kids for an hour. They saw things in these prisons they'll never forget. The bottom line is we have a constitutional obligation to only fund an administration that's operating lawfully. We cannot, we should not fund DHS if it committing these crimes."
February 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Chris Murphy: "I sat with the kids for an hour. They saw things in these prisons they'll never forget. The bottom line is we have a constitutional obligation to only fund an administration that's operating lawfully. We cannot, we should not fund DHS if it committing these crimes."
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During a congressional visit, Congressman Joaquin Castro discovered that babies as young as two months old are being held at the Dilley, Texas Family Concentration Camp. (February 10, 2026)
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 AM
During a congressional visit, Congressman Joaquin Castro discovered that babies as young as two months old are being held at the Dilley, Texas Family Concentration Camp. (February 10, 2026)
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At the urging of my office, the FAA is rightfully lifting the Temporary Restricted Airspace.
I will again reiterate there is no threat to El Paso or the surrounding areas.
I will again reiterate there is no threat to El Paso or the surrounding areas.
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
At the urging of my office, the FAA is rightfully lifting the Temporary Restricted Airspace.
I will again reiterate there is no threat to El Paso or the surrounding areas.
I will again reiterate there is no threat to El Paso or the surrounding areas.