Shad Riley
@mrshadriley.bsky.social
Not an expert in anything. Air traffic controller. CS degree. U.S. Navy vet. Enjoy hiking, outdoors, dogs, law, and politics.
Shooting down an aircraft in international airspace because it "aggressively" approached a ship operating in international waters.
This is not the first time Iran has flown drones near our carriers, but it's the first time I'm aware of that we have shot one down because of it.
This is not the first time Iran has flown drones near our carriers, but it's the first time I'm aware of that we have shot one down because of it.
US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says
US shoots down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier, navy says
Shahed-139 drone approached USS Abraham Lincoln ‘with unclear intent’ as US warships headed towards Iran
The US military says it has shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively” approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier “with unclear intent” when it was shot down by a F-35 US fighter jet, US Central Command said on Tuesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Shooting down an aircraft in international airspace because it "aggressively" approached a ship operating in international waters.
This is not the first time Iran has flown drones near our carriers, but it's the first time I'm aware of that we have shot one down because of it.
This is not the first time Iran has flown drones near our carriers, but it's the first time I'm aware of that we have shot one down because of it.
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Haiti’s TPS continues for now!!!!! And zowie: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214.124.0_1.pdf
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Haiti’s TPS continues for now!!!!! And zowie: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214.124.0_1.pdf
This is your reminder to go out and do something you enjoy!
January 29, 2026 at 4:41 PM
This is your reminder to go out and do something you enjoy!
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Understand that 370 days ago even bringing a motion like this would probably have been treated as sanctionably frivolous
Today it was granted ex parte
Today it was granted ex parte
A federal judge issues a restraining order against the feds, barring them from "destroying or altering evidence"
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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January 25, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Understand that 370 days ago even bringing a motion like this would probably have been treated as sanctionably frivolous
Today it was granted ex parte
Today it was granted ex parte
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So we now appear to be up to at least 80 Venezuelans killed.
For an operation that anonymous admin officials said yesterday was"virtually flawless."
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
For an operation that anonymous admin officials said yesterday was"virtually flawless."
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
So we now appear to be up to at least 80 Venezuelans killed.
For an operation that anonymous admin officials said yesterday was"virtually flawless."
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
For an operation that anonymous admin officials said yesterday was"virtually flawless."
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Ravens are awesome birds. This guy decided to land on a fence while I was walking past at Arches National Park.
December 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Ravens are awesome birds. This guy decided to land on a fence while I was walking past at Arches National Park.
With the end of the shutdown, SNAP is fully funded, and the two lawsuits are now moot.
Important note. USDA also says they will not pursue penalties against States that paid out "unauthorized" full SNAP benefits relying on a court TRO.
They could have withheld federal funds for SNAP administration.
Important note. USDA also says they will not pursue penalties against States that paid out "unauthorized" full SNAP benefits relying on a court TRO.
They could have withheld federal funds for SNAP administration.
November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
With the end of the shutdown, SNAP is fully funded, and the two lawsuits are now moot.
Important note. USDA also says they will not pursue penalties against States that paid out "unauthorized" full SNAP benefits relying on a court TRO.
They could have withheld federal funds for SNAP administration.
Important note. USDA also says they will not pursue penalties against States that paid out "unauthorized" full SNAP benefits relying on a court TRO.
They could have withheld federal funds for SNAP administration.
While elections are important, winning an election is not the victory.
It's a victory when we get legislation passed that helps people.
It's a victory when we get legislation passed that helps people.
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
While elections are important, winning an election is not the victory.
It's a victory when we get legislation passed that helps people.
It's a victory when we get legislation passed that helps people.
During the Revolutionary War, Captain John Paul Jones faced a superior enemy.
When his ship was badly damaged and the British called for his surrender, he famously said
"You win. We'll get em next time"
When his ship was badly damaged and the British called for his surrender, he famously said
"You win. We'll get em next time"
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
During the Revolutionary War, Captain John Paul Jones faced a superior enemy.
When his ship was badly damaged and the British called for his surrender, he famously said
"You win. We'll get em next time"
When his ship was badly damaged and the British called for his surrender, he famously said
"You win. We'll get em next time"
The media is framing this as the Supreme Court pausing the rollout of SNAP funds.
While the order requiring the government to pay SNAP is currently stayed, they still could pay SNAP.
The Trump administration is refusing to pay it.
While the order requiring the government to pay SNAP is currently stayed, they still could pay SNAP.
The Trump administration is refusing to pay it.
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The media is framing this as the Supreme Court pausing the rollout of SNAP funds.
While the order requiring the government to pay SNAP is currently stayed, they still could pay SNAP.
The Trump administration is refusing to pay it.
While the order requiring the government to pay SNAP is currently stayed, they still could pay SNAP.
The Trump administration is refusing to pay it.
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KBJ threaded the needle thanks to CA1’s unfinished business.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
November 8, 2025 at 3:14 AM
KBJ threaded the needle thanks to CA1’s unfinished business.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
This was from a few weeks ago but we have yet to get any real snow here yet.
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This was from a few weeks ago but we have yet to get any real snow here yet.
The order requiring the government to pay Nov SNAP benefits in full by today is still in effect.
First Circuit denies request for administrative stay, says request for stay pending appeal is still pending.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
First Circuit denies request for administrative stay, says request for stay pending appeal is still pending.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The order requiring the government to pay Nov SNAP benefits in full by today is still in effect.
First Circuit denies request for administrative stay, says request for stay pending appeal is still pending.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
First Circuit denies request for administrative stay, says request for stay pending appeal is still pending.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge McConnell in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump admin to pay FULL SNAP benefits by Friday, November 7.
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Judge McConnell in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump admin to pay FULL SNAP benefits by Friday, November 7.
Two courts have ordered the government to pay SNAP benefits as required by law.
Now, in open defiance of those orders, the President has declared through social media that SNAP benefits will not be paid until the shutdown ends.
Now, in open defiance of those orders, the President has declared through social media that SNAP benefits will not be paid until the shutdown ends.
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Two courts have ordered the government to pay SNAP benefits as required by law.
Now, in open defiance of those orders, the President has declared through social media that SNAP benefits will not be paid until the shutdown ends.
Now, in open defiance of those orders, the President has declared through social media that SNAP benefits will not be paid until the shutdown ends.
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BREAKING: The full bench of the 9th circuit has agreed to take up the Portland National Guard case and vacated the panel decision that had blessed Trump’s deployment.
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
BREAKING: The full bench of the 9th circuit has agreed to take up the Portland National Guard case and vacated the panel decision that had blessed Trump’s deployment.
Remember this when the Solicitor General argues that the President's tariffs were implemented to address economic emergencies.
October 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Remember this when the Solicitor General argues that the President's tariffs were implemented to address economic emergencies.
Remember when Obama wore a tan suit?
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
October 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Remember when Obama wore a tan suit?
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I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
Tower closed for staffing
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
Supreme Court granted cert
Supreme Court granted cert
October 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Tower closed for staffing
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When the Supreme Court struck down Biden's policies, it was tempting to think: "At least these limits on executive authority will bind Trump if he comes back into office." But no—the court's skepticism of executive power vanished on Jan. 20, 2025. This dynamic is obvious to anyone paying attention!
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
When the Supreme Court struck down Biden's policies, it was tempting to think: "At least these limits on executive authority will bind Trump if he comes back into office." But no—the court's skepticism of executive power vanished on Jan. 20, 2025. This dynamic is obvious to anyone paying attention!
We took the dogs out to Keystone, CO area today. Encountered some winter weather this morning but the snow really brings out the beauty of this area.
October 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
We took the dogs out to Keystone, CO area today. Encountered some winter weather this morning but the snow really brings out the beauty of this area.
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Judge: That's what I'll do. Prohibit federalization or deployment of any NG troops into Oregon. For all reasons in prior opinion. Deployment of federalized military is ultra vires and contrary to law, violating Title 10, section 12406. I also find it's likely that defendants violate 10th Amendment.
October 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Judge: That's what I'll do. Prohibit federalization or deployment of any NG troops into Oregon. For all reasons in prior opinion. Deployment of federalized military is ultra vires and contrary to law, violating Title 10, section 12406. I also find it's likely that defendants violate 10th Amendment.
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Oregon: Feels like we're playing a game of whack-a-mole. Your honor said there was no basis in conditions in Oregon for federalizing troops. That caused govt to send in CA NG, we filed motion to enjoin, and then we heard about mobilizing TX NG under same design. So we need to broaden relief.
October 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Oregon: Feels like we're playing a game of whack-a-mole. Your honor said there was no basis in conditions in Oregon for federalizing troops. That caused govt to send in CA NG, we filed motion to enjoin, and then we heard about mobilizing TX NG under same design. So we need to broaden relief.
CA is a party to Oregon's lawsuit. OR has standing to sue. I cannot see how the court's equitable jurisdiction would be limited only to OR National Guard.
The federal government's order federalizing CA Guard can also be enjoined. 🤔
The federal government's order federalizing CA Guard can also be enjoined. 🤔
DOJ: Well, CA NG already federalized, and ...
Judge: Anything else you want to argue?
DOJ: Yes, your honor. OR and Portland lack standing to challenge relocation of out-of-state National Guard. Only CA could possibly sue under 12406, but CA can't establish standing or irreparable harm.
Judge: Anything else you want to argue?
DOJ: Yes, your honor. OR and Portland lack standing to challenge relocation of out-of-state National Guard. Only CA could possibly sue under 12406, but CA can't establish standing or irreparable harm.
October 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
CA is a party to Oregon's lawsuit. OR has standing to sue. I cannot see how the court's equitable jurisdiction would be limited only to OR National Guard.
The federal government's order federalizing CA Guard can also be enjoined. 🤔
The federal government's order federalizing CA Guard can also be enjoined. 🤔