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$38 billion. That's what Trump is spending to turn warehouses into human holding facilities. Not on schools. Not on healthcare. Not on veterans. On warehousing humans. And they have the audacity to call it "safe and humane." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/m...
‘Helping ICE effectuate mass deportations’: Ayotte releases info on Trump administration’s plans for detainment facility - The Boston Globe
A facility in Merrimack, N.H., would house 400 to 600 detainees and serve as a staging location for transfers or removals, according to newly obtained documents.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM
$38 billion. That's what Trump is spending to turn warehouses into human holding facilities. Not on schools. Not on healthcare. Not on veterans. On warehousing humans. And they have the audacity to call it "safe and humane." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/m...
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I, along with @raskin.house.gov & @robertgarcia.house.gov, am formally demanding AG Pam Bondi and the DOJ immediately stop spying on Members of Congress, explain why they were surveilling us, and grant us access to the fully unredacted Epstein Files.
The DOJ must stop its cover-up NOW.
The DOJ must stop its cover-up NOW.
February 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
I, along with @raskin.house.gov & @robertgarcia.house.gov, am formally demanding AG Pam Bondi and the DOJ immediately stop spying on Members of Congress, explain why they were surveilling us, and grant us access to the fully unredacted Epstein Files.
The DOJ must stop its cover-up NOW.
The DOJ must stop its cover-up NOW.
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"Some of the sharpest applause came when Conway warned that legislation alone would not constrain Trump. 'We can pass the ‘Everything is Better’ bill… And he’s going to ignore it... He is not going to obey the law, because he doesn’t. He’s a criminal, and we have to put an end to [his presidency]."
February 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"Some of the sharpest applause came when Conway warned that legislation alone would not constrain Trump. 'We can pass the ‘Everything is Better’ bill… And he’s going to ignore it... He is not going to obey the law, because he doesn’t. He’s a criminal, and we have to put an end to [his presidency]."
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"Conway struck [an] urgent tone: 'We are facing a president who does not care about the rule of law …. He has to go. We cannot last three more years of this. It’s either him or us. It’s America or Trump.”
February 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"Conway struck [an] urgent tone: 'We are facing a president who does not care about the rule of law …. He has to go. We cannot last three more years of this. It’s either him or us. It’s America or Trump.”
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Repeat after me:
An executive order is not a royal edict; it is not law. It is a direction to the executive branch as to how to carry out the law.
Also:
Key parts of Trump's last EO on elections have been stopped by federal courts, ruling that the President has no role to play in federal elections
An executive order is not a royal edict; it is not law. It is a direction to the executive branch as to how to carry out the law.
Also:
Key parts of Trump's last EO on elections have been stopped by federal courts, ruling that the President has no role to play in federal elections
Trump’s follow up post says he’s going to issue an executive order on voter ID.
“If we can't get it through Congress, there are Legal reasons why this SCAM is not permitted. I will be presenting them shortly, in the form of an Executive Order.”
“If we can't get it through Congress, there are Legal reasons why this SCAM is not permitted. I will be presenting them shortly, in the form of an Executive Order.”
February 13, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Repeat after me:
An executive order is not a royal edict; it is not law. It is a direction to the executive branch as to how to carry out the law.
Also:
Key parts of Trump's last EO on elections have been stopped by federal courts, ruling that the President has no role to play in federal elections
An executive order is not a royal edict; it is not law. It is a direction to the executive branch as to how to carry out the law.
Also:
Key parts of Trump's last EO on elections have been stopped by federal courts, ruling that the President has no role to play in federal elections
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🚨BREAKING: Voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging Ohio’s sweeping new voter purge law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Voting rights groups sue to block Ohio law that purges voters without warning
At stake, the plaintiffs argue, is nothing less than the fundamental right to vote.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:18 PM
🚨BREAKING: Voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging Ohio’s sweeping new voter purge law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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This man is a thief, coward and hypocrite. He argues the U.S. can't afford to protect workers from scammy corporations through the CFPB, but it CAN afford to pay millions and millions robbed from three different agencies to pay for his imperial guard. #stopvought
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
This man is a thief, coward and hypocrite. He argues the U.S. can't afford to protect workers from scammy corporations through the CFPB, but it CAN afford to pay millions and millions robbed from three different agencies to pay for his imperial guard. #stopvought
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
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🚨BREAKING: In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In victory for Democrats, Virginia Supreme Court says redistricting vote can go forward
Voters will get to decide on a proposed “10-1” map that could deliver four more Democratic seats in Congress.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a big win for Virginia Democrats’ efforts to counter President Donald Trump’s GOP gerrymanders in other states, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state can hold its special election on the redistricting plan. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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She walked away with silver for snowboarding, but I'd give her the gold for using her voice for good.
Not only did my friend Chloe Kim represent us well on the snow, but she spoke up for unity, compassion, and inclusion at this year's Olympics. You’ve made us very proud, Chloe!
Not only did my friend Chloe Kim represent us well on the snow, but she spoke up for unity, compassion, and inclusion at this year's Olympics. You’ve made us very proud, Chloe!
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
She walked away with silver for snowboarding, but I'd give her the gold for using her voice for good.
Not only did my friend Chloe Kim represent us well on the snow, but she spoke up for unity, compassion, and inclusion at this year's Olympics. You’ve made us very proud, Chloe!
Not only did my friend Chloe Kim represent us well on the snow, but she spoke up for unity, compassion, and inclusion at this year's Olympics. You’ve made us very proud, Chloe!
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After the state Supreme Court's order today, Virginia Democrats are now one referendum vote away from a 10-1 congressional map. I suspect the GOP is trying to figure out how to file a new lawsuit or concoct a theory for SCOTUS. Both will fail.
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
🚨 McDougle et al v. Nardo et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
After the state Supreme Court's order today, Virginia Democrats are now one referendum vote away from a 10-1 congressional map. I suspect the GOP is trying to figure out how to file a new lawsuit or concoct a theory for SCOTUS. Both will fail.
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
A big win! www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
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Tuesday was the ICE oversight hearing. Today was Pam Bondi’s. I watched them both for you. The bottom line: There are (mostly Democratic) members of Congress who understand how important the moment is & they are standing up and showing courage. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Two Days On The Hill: ICE & Pam Bondi
Writing this newsletter isn’t always easy.
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Tuesday was the ICE oversight hearing. Today was Pam Bondi’s. I watched them both for you. The bottom line: There are (mostly Democratic) members of Congress who understand how important the moment is & they are standing up and showing courage. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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SECOND WAREHOUSE SELLS TO ICE IN FLOWERY BRANCH, GA.
Second ICE detention warehouse confirmed in Georgia
Georgia’s immigrant detention network is expanding into Hall County, according to Oakwood city manager.
www.ajc.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:11 AM
SECOND WAREHOUSE SELLS TO ICE IN FLOWERY BRANCH, GA.
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Organic farmers and environmental groups sued the USDA over its scrubbing of references to climate change from its website. USDA deleted data sets, interactive tools and funding information that farmers and researchers relied on for planning and adaptation projects
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/c...
Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites
The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Organic farmers and environmental groups sued the USDA over its scrubbing of references to climate change from its website. USDA deleted data sets, interactive tools and funding information that farmers and researchers relied on for planning and adaptation projects
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/c...
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Social Security Administration's Disability Analysis File has been taken down. Dataset had historical, longitudinal, & one-time data on all children & pre-retirement adults with disabilities who participated in SSI & SSDI. Used often by outside researchers.
screen grabs from Jan 21 (L) vs today (R)
screen grabs from Jan 21 (L) vs today (R)
February 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Social Security Administration's Disability Analysis File has been taken down. Dataset had historical, longitudinal, & one-time data on all children & pre-retirement adults with disabilities who participated in SSI & SSDI. Used often by outside researchers.
screen grabs from Jan 21 (L) vs today (R)
screen grabs from Jan 21 (L) vs today (R)
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Data collection contracts (National Beneficiary Survey, Children and Youth SSI Recipient Survey) canceled at SSA bsky.app/profile/did:...
Layoffs and contract cancellations sweeping the Social Security Administration. I've been told that following data programs have been canceled:
*National Beneficiary Survey (NBS): Provides SSA, Congress w/ info about factors that can help SSI/SSDI recipients find employment
*National Beneficiary Survey (NBS): Provides SSA, Congress w/ info about factors that can help SSI/SSDI recipients find employment
February 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Data collection contracts (National Beneficiary Survey, Children and Youth SSI Recipient Survey) canceled at SSA bsky.app/profile/did:...
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National Academies scrubbing reports to appease Trump admin bsky.app/profile/usha...
SCOOP: The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, arguably the nation's most powerful scientific organization, is bending to political pressure and removing terms like "health equity" from pending reports. Members are not happy. Story by me: www.statnews.com/2025/02/20/n...
National Academies is altering pending reports to appease Trump administration, some members say
Words such as “health equity” are being replacing with vaguer terms, and 100 members sent a letter of protest to NASEM leaders.
www.statnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
National Academies scrubbing reports to appease Trump admin bsky.app/profile/usha...
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DOJ has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Justice Department deletes database tracking federal police misconduct
The Trump administration has killed a nationwide database of federal police officers’ misconduct, launched by the Biden administration to keep bad cops from jumping from job to job.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
DOJ has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Flu vaccine materials are now being taken down from CDC site too. bsky.app/profile/cram...
On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
February 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Flu vaccine materials are now being taken down from CDC site too. bsky.app/profile/cram...
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Maybe the goal is to make the US less competitive in the long run bsky.app/profile/cram...
Hearing from a govt contractor that Dept of Education is terminating What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) contracts.
WWC is a website that rigorously evaluates education policies, programs, and products to determine what's effective and not. It's an invaluable tool for school, district, state leaders
WWC is a website that rigorously evaluates education policies, programs, and products to determine what's effective and not. It's an invaluable tool for school, district, state leaders
February 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Maybe the goal is to make the US less competitive in the long run bsky.app/profile/cram...
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404: Government not found.
A sample of the government webpages Trump doesn’t want you to see
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A sample of the government webpages Trump doesn’t want you to see
wapo.st/4hPMU3A
Opinion | A sample of the government webpages Trump doesn’t want you to see
Dozens of government webpages disappeared as part of his plan to reshape the U.S. government to his liking. Not even NASA was spared.
wapo.st
February 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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CDC posts, then deletes, data on bird flu transmission between cats and people.
Nothing to see here, folks. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
Nothing to see here, folks. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Transmission Between Cats and People
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
CDC posts, then deletes, data on bird flu transmission between cats and people.
Nothing to see here, folks. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
Nothing to see here, folks. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
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Other govt domains besides USAID.gov have been removed in their entirety. H/T to @waybackmachine.bsky.social:
1. reproductiverights.gov 607 unique URLs captured in WBM
2. www.childreninadversity.gov 3,311 unique URLs
3. neglecteddiseases.gov 6,275 unique URLs
4. cdmrp.health.mil 16,524 unique URLs
1. reproductiverights.gov 607 unique URLs captured in WBM
2. www.childreninadversity.gov 3,311 unique URLs
3. neglecteddiseases.gov 6,275 unique URLs
4. cdmrp.health.mil 16,524 unique URLs
February 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Other govt domains besides USAID.gov have been removed in their entirety. H/T to @waybackmachine.bsky.social:
1. reproductiverights.gov 607 unique URLs captured in WBM
2. www.childreninadversity.gov 3,311 unique URLs
3. neglecteddiseases.gov 6,275 unique URLs
4. cdmrp.health.mil 16,524 unique URLs
1. reproductiverights.gov 607 unique URLs captured in WBM
2. www.childreninadversity.gov 3,311 unique URLs
3. neglecteddiseases.gov 6,275 unique URLs
4. cdmrp.health.mil 16,524 unique URLs
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BLS sent out a notice Monday saying it was "discontinuing all external briefings."
I do not know if this is related to blackouts of public communications from other govt agencies, but timing doesn't look great.
I do not know if this is related to blackouts of public communications from other govt agencies, but timing doesn't look great.
February 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
BLS sent out a notice Monday saying it was "discontinuing all external briefings."
I do not know if this is related to blackouts of public communications from other govt agencies, but timing doesn't look great.
I do not know if this is related to blackouts of public communications from other govt agencies, but timing doesn't look great.
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NOAA's Carbon Cycle Greenhouse Gases tracker site is down
February 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
NOAA's Carbon Cycle Greenhouse Gases tracker site is down
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Keeling Curve data are gone
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bsky.app/profile/davi...
The most iconic figure in the environmental sciences is the Keeling Curve, the CO₂ record from Mauna Loa, Hawaii.
@noaa.gov had a wonderful site where you could visualize and download these data, and now it's just gone. These data belong to us and we should not let this happen!
@noaa.gov had a wonderful site where you could visualize and download these data, and now it's just gone. These data belong to us and we should not let this happen!
February 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Keeling Curve data are gone
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