D'on Owens
@cowens.bsky.social
Child of G.O.D. ~ Eclectic 70's Baby Hippie ~ Dreamer ~ Teacher ~ Writer/Poet ~ Recruiter ~ Work in Progress ~ True Dallas Cowboys/Mavericks/TX Rangers fan!
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is introducing an amendment to cut ICE’s $75 billion funding increase, and to use those funds to restore the federal cuts to health care.
January 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
BREAKING: Bernie Sanders is introducing an amendment to cut ICE’s $75 billion funding increase, and to use those funds to restore the federal cuts to health care.
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the answer is that jennings performance of smug dishonesty reliably generates viral clips, so they continue to have him on even though he is a shameless liar
CNN employees can’t understand why Scott Jennings isn't required to adhere to the network’s editorial and ethics standards which are b binding on them and other opinion journalists. CNN can't explain why. www.thedailybeast.com/cnn-boss-con...
CNN Boss Confronted by Staff Over MAGA Pundit’s On-Air Behavior
Network employees can’t understand why Scott Jennings is not required to abide by the network’s editorial standards.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM
the answer is that jennings performance of smug dishonesty reliably generates viral clips, so they continue to have him on even though he is a shameless liar
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The Commerce Secretary brought his kids to party with a pedophile
But the new Epstein files show a series of subsequent interactions. That included this email from Lutnick about bringing his family and others to visit Epstein at his private island, Little St. James.
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www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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January 30, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The Commerce Secretary brought his kids to party with a pedophile
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Last year, Lutnick said in an interview that he visited Epstein’s home around 2005 and was so troubled by what he saw that he decided never to associate with him again.
“So I was never in the room with him socially, for business, or even philanthropy.”
2/6
“So I was never in the room with him socially, for business, or even philanthropy.”
2/6
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Last year, Lutnick said in an interview that he visited Epstein’s home around 2005 and was so troubled by what he saw that he decided never to associate with him again.
“So I was never in the room with him socially, for business, or even philanthropy.”
2/6
“So I was never in the room with him socially, for business, or even philanthropy.”
2/6
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I reached Lutnick on his cell phone today. He said he could not comment because he had not seen the documents, claimed that he had “spent zero time with” Epstein, and then hung up.
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www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Planned Trip to Epstein’s Island
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I reached Lutnick on his cell phone today. He said he could not comment because he had not seen the documents, claimed that he had “spent zero time with” Epstein, and then hung up.
4/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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The records suggest that the island meeting with Lutnick and Epstein did occur. A day after it was supposed to happen, an Epstein assistant forwarded Lutnick a message from Epstein.
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
January 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The records suggest that the island meeting with Lutnick and Epstein did occur. A day after it was supposed to happen, an Epstein assistant forwarded Lutnick a message from Epstein.
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
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But the new Epstein files show a series of subsequent interactions. That included this email from Lutnick about bringing his family and others to visit Epstein at his private island, Little St. James.
3/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
3/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
But the new Epstein files show a series of subsequent interactions. That included this email from Lutnick about bringing his family and others to visit Epstein at his private island, Little St. James.
3/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
3/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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Last day at @rollingstone.com. Been a wild ride these past three and a half years. When my final piece runs tomorrow, it'll bring my total article count to 640, which seems not too shabby.
Fantastic team here, and I'll miss them terribly, but glad I get to keep reading their work.
Fantastic team here, and I'll miss them terribly, but glad I get to keep reading their work.
January 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Last day at @rollingstone.com. Been a wild ride these past three and a half years. When my final piece runs tomorrow, it'll bring my total article count to 640, which seems not too shabby.
Fantastic team here, and I'll miss them terribly, but glad I get to keep reading their work.
Fantastic team here, and I'll miss them terribly, but glad I get to keep reading their work.
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This was the first publication I've worked for whose name can get you into pretty much any room (not to mention free concert tickets lol). But that also meant I really had to push myself as a reporter, and I'm honestly surprised at how I succeeded.
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
This was the first publication I've worked for whose name can get you into pretty much any room (not to mention free concert tickets lol). But that also meant I really had to push myself as a reporter, and I'm honestly surprised at how I succeeded.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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always tossing out my spells...
January 27, 2026 at 11:05 AM
always tossing out my spells...
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Minneapolis, MN -
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
January 26, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Minneapolis, MN -
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
Many many more agents filing into the area around the hotel. Minneapolis PD announcing everyone is under arrest, telling them to sit down with their hands up. An ad hoc journalist squad being told to go further down the street. Chemicals irritant deployed in the road.
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Minneapolis, MN -
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
January 26, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Minneapolis, MN -
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
Many more agents outside the hotel filing in, a few journos had weapons pointed at them. Teargas deployed at the small remaining protesters outside the hotel.
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Minneapolis, MN -
One press member offered medical assistance to the FPS agent with a “less lethal” launcher standing in front of the hotel. I asked him if he could tell us what happened to his nose (it’s visibly bloody and he’s spitting out blood).
His response: “no.”
One press member offered medical assistance to the FPS agent with a “less lethal” launcher standing in front of the hotel. I asked him if he could tell us what happened to his nose (it’s visibly bloody and he’s spitting out blood).
His response: “no.”
January 26, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Minneapolis, MN -
One press member offered medical assistance to the FPS agent with a “less lethal” launcher standing in front of the hotel. I asked him if he could tell us what happened to his nose (it’s visibly bloody and he’s spitting out blood).
His response: “no.”
One press member offered medical assistance to the FPS agent with a “less lethal” launcher standing in front of the hotel. I asked him if he could tell us what happened to his nose (it’s visibly bloody and he’s spitting out blood).
His response: “no.”
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Minneapolis, MN -
Very developing situation here. FPS agents ran into the hotel. Tear gas deployed. Hotel patrons forced to put their hands up. One agent’s nose bloodied.
Very developing situation here. FPS agents ran into the hotel. Tear gas deployed. Hotel patrons forced to put their hands up. One agent’s nose bloodied.
January 26, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Minneapolis, MN -
Very developing situation here. FPS agents ran into the hotel. Tear gas deployed. Hotel patrons forced to put their hands up. One agent’s nose bloodied.
Very developing situation here. FPS agents ran into the hotel. Tear gas deployed. Hotel patrons forced to put their hands up. One agent’s nose bloodied.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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We just posted a quick analysis of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Mineapolis. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFc...
Analysis of Alex Pretti Shooting in Minneapolis
YouTube video by Bellingcat
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January 24, 2026 at 11:36 PM
We just posted a quick analysis of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Mineapolis. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFc...
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Bellingcat did line up several videos.
January 25, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Bellingcat did line up several videos.
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Highly recommend Bellingcat.
January 25, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Highly recommend Bellingcat.
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IMO, someone should compile a clear video of the critical moments of this interaction, viewed from multiple angles: Pretti was filming from afar, he was approached by agents, he helped a woman who was pushed to the ground, he was attacked in the face with pepper spray, and then he was shot.
January 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
IMO, someone should compile a clear video of the critical moments of this interaction, viewed from multiple angles: Pretti was filming from afar, he was approached by agents, he helped a woman who was pushed to the ground, he was attacked in the face with pepper spray, and then he was shot.