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Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Aww, too bad! Poor ICE agents will have to kidnap and beat up their own families and friends instead of harmless citizens.
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DHS shutdown imminent as funding bill stalls in the Senate amid disagreement over reforms to ICE

The debate over how to rein in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown hasn't been resolved, setting the department up to run out of money for the second time this month.

www.yahoo.com

February 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

The Trump Administration is caught lying, and the FAA does what it always does: Panic. I could hear the knees of airspace managers and upper level personnel banging against the underside of their desks. But not knowing what was REALLY going on, it was a wise move.
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What caused the sudden and confusing closure of El Paso's airspace

Airspace over El Paso was temporarily shut down on Wednesday. The Trump administration blamed the issue on drug cartels flying drones, but multiple reports say the closure was triggered by the Pentago...

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February 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Okay, we're low on water here in Aurora, CO. When do the watering restrictions begin?

February 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Has Portland's famous Unipiper moved to Commerce City?
www.denvergazette.com/outtherecolo...

February 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

I hope the citizens win this lawsuit!
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U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track - Sentinel Colorado

I have never seen so much direct evidence of racial targeting, and ethnic targeting, as I have in this case.

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February 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

I don't like the sound of this - RFKJr.'s dirty fingerprints are all over it.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine - Sentinel Colorado

"The news is the latest sign of the FDA's heightened scrutiny of vaccines under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr."

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February 11, 2026 at 5:46 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

I'm so happy to hear this! Good for the grand jury.
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Grand jury refuses to indict Rep. Jason Crow, Dem lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video - Sentinel Colorado

Americans should be furious that Trump and his goons tried to weaponize our justice system again against his political opponents. His attempts to intimidate and silence us will always fail."

sentinelcolorado.com

February 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Sounds like these bosses should have been thrown onto the other side of the pig fences, except that would be a disservice to the real pigs.
www.cpr.org/2026/02/10/m...

At a Colorado pig farm, women employees were repeatedly abused, mistreated and harassed by male bosses

The farm’s owner has agreed to settle a discrimination complaint with a federal agency.

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February 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Not happy to see this news.
www.cpr.org/2026/02/11/c...

Colorado forced to share personal Medicaid data with federal government, including ICE

The move scrambles Colorado’s healthcare landscape, amplifying fear for immigrants and institutions providing care.

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February 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Officials attribute this airspace shutdown to "Mexican Cartel Drones;"
"But two unnamed U.S. officials told the New York Times that the temporary shutdown was prompted by a test of anti-drone technology at nearby Fort Bliss.
HMMM!
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FAA lifts El Paso airspace closure that a U.S. official says was tied to Mexican cartel drones

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the restrictions were imposed to "address a cartel drone incursion," and that "the threat has been neutralized."

www.yahoo.com

February 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Thank heavens for some sanity on this grand jury.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Prosecutors fail to secure indictment against 6 Dem lawmakers

A grand jury rejected the case against the lawmakers involved in a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders.

www.politico.com

February 11, 2026 at 5:22 AM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Apparently Trump had the FBI running scared a long time ago. As Harry (the Resident Alien) would say, "That's some bullshit!"
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FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails. It searched his homes. It spent years interviewing his victims and examining his connections to some of the world’s most influential peopl...

apnews.com

February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Is it bad luck, bad balance, or taking too many chances that causes Lindsey Vonn to have all these skiing accidents?
sentinelcolorado.com/sports/linds...

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital - Sentinel Colorado

"I can only say thank you for what she has done for our sport," he said, "because this race has been the talk of the games and it's put our sport in the best possible light."

sentinelcolorado.com

February 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

February 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Excellent! Glad my Aurora and Arapahoe County neighbors have effectively scuttled this attempt to frack too close to residential neighborhoods. I've seen it be a nuisance in other places along the Front Range.
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Colorado regulators may force Civitas to leave Aurora oil in the ground - Sentinel Colorado

"Income from development of these minerals can be the difference between grandma being able to afford her medications or not."

sentinelcolorado.com

February 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

I guess he doesn't understand his own ridiculousness. If he wants Americans to boycott more places, this is the way to do it. FU, DT.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Trump wanted Penn Station, Dulles airport named for him in Schumer deal

Trump offered to restore funding to the country's biggest infrastructure project in exchange for some big naming rights, Reuters reported.

www.usatoday.com

February 6, 2026 at 5:16 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

@thejoshgates.bsky.social Sorry/NotSorry I understand your dispute with WBD, but Amazon is evil. I shall not follow you there.
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ADVENTURE TELEVISION SHAKEOUT: Josh Gates Leaves Discovery in Landmark $15 Million Amazon Deal - Daily News

For over a decade, Josh Gates has been the undisputed face of adventure and paranormal television. F

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February 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Abstinence in absentia: I'm totally fine with the right wing of the Aurora City Council staying home out of spite.
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PERRY: When the going gets rough in Aurora, council Republicans hide - Sentinel Colorado

'If this democracy thing in the political minority is just too disconcerting to handle in person, twice a month, remember: must be present to win'

sentinelcolorado.com

February 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

Please, Europe, money is the coveted language of Trump. At least start a sell-off, and put great fear in his alleged heart.
fortune.com/2026/01/18/e...

Europe can wield this $8 trillion 'sell America' weapon as Trump reignites a trade war over his Greenland conquest ambitions | Fortune

"Europe owns Greenland, it also owns a lot of Treasuries."

fortune.com

January 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

"We'll have everything we want." ???
As an American citizen, I don't WANT any of this. How do I get my way? Can we please discombobulate Trump, more than he already is?
economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence...

Trump says US used secret weapon 'The Discombobulator' to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

President Donald Trump disclosed the use of a secret weapon, 'The Discombobulator', during Nicolas Maduro's capture. This device reportedly disabled Venezuelan military equipment. Trump also reiterate...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

January 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

It's time to hold the Trump administration responsible for all these deaths too.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

Trump administration sued over 2 deaths in boat strike off Venezuela's coast

Family members of two men killed in a U.S. missile strike against a suspected drug boat that was traveling from Venezuela filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Tuesday, alleging the pair were murdered in ...

www.reuters.com

January 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Dena McClung

@deenabobeena.bsky.social

The fact that ICE had these cards specially printed is loathsome, disgusting, and reprehensible. Overt racism at its worst!
www.cpr.org/2026/01/23/i...