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Disregard for the safety of the flying public pitted DoD against FAA in the commercial flight and military helicopter crash at Washington National Airport (DCA) that killed 67 people. It continues in El Paso, with Hegseth and DoD obfuscation using a stream of lies and omissions.
Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
These were only up briefly on the National Capital Planning Commission website, then taken down so the public can't see it
Architect submits most-detailed renderings so far for White House ballroom | CNN Politics
The most-detailed renderings yet of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project were briefly made available Friday, showing the massive scale of the planned 89,000-square-foot space.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:59 AM
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The European Tree of the Year competition, organized since 2011, is the final round of national tree competitions held in 15 European countries, Lithuania included!

Cast yout vote until February 22 ✅ www.treeoftheyear.org/vote/oak-of-...
The Oak of Laukiai – Tree of the year
Read the story of The Oak of Laukiai 🌳 finalist of European Tree of the Year contest
www.treeoftheyear.org
February 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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A 400-year-old historic Laukių oak in Samogitia could become the European Tree of the Year! 🌳

The unique history of this mighty oak, passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years, was revived last year thanks to the Rukų village community.

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Oak of Laukiai (Lithuania) – Tree of the Year 2026 Finalist
YouTube video by YouTube EPA
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February 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index | CNN Business share.google/yvuf5IWwBWnV...
The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index | CNN Business
The United States has fallen to its worst-ever position in a leading global index that measures views of corruption in the public sector among independent experts and businesspeople.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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The trump regime isn't doing too well with grand juries.
NEWS: A federal grand jury has rejected the Trump regime’s attempt to indict six Democratic members of Congress for posting a video reminding service members of their oath and their duty to refuse illegal orders.
February 11, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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NEW: The unsealing of the FBI’s search warrant affidavit for its raid of a Fulton County, Georgia, election facility prompted swift condemnation from voting rights advocates, election experts and former federal officials. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘An absolute travesty': Critics slam affidavit behind Fulton raid for relying on 2020 election lies
The affidavit reinforced fears that the FBI’s seizure was not about uncovering new evidence but about resurrecting a false narrative.
www.democracydocket.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Who is sick of this harassment?
Trump lost Georgia in 2020.

"The investigation was initiated by a referral from Kurt Olsen, who advised Trump as his campaign and supporters lost dozens . . . an administration official overseeing the attempt to investigate Trump’s loss, according to the affidavit".
FBI search of Georgia election offices relied on years-old claims of fraud, affidavit shows
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI search of the elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, is part of an investigation into possible "deficiencies or defects" in the vote count in the 2020 contest lost by President...
www.wabe.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Democratic governors disinvited from traditionally bipartisan White House gatherings | CNN Politics

I hope governors boycott this because of Trump turning this into a partisan event. I particularly hope Republican governors decide not to attend, although I would be very surprised.
Democratic governors disinvited from traditionally bipartisan White House gatherings | CNN Politics
Every year, the nation’s governors convene in Washington, DC, for a friendly winter confab that includes a working meeting at the White House and a black-tie dinner hosted by the president.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
More intentional cruelty, bigotry, sexism, and just downright spite from Hegseth. Assistance to the Scouts from the Defense Department is codified into law. Knowing that Congress and the courts will ignore the Administration's behavior. Again.

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Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support
The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts.
wapo.st
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
What is behind Tulsi Gabbard's presence at the FBI search in Atlanta and her continued front-line involvement? The ballots in the 2020 election have been verified at least 3 times. He lost in Georgia. How is Trump planning to manipulate these ballots and seized voter rolls?

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Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Why was Tulsi Gabbard there?
"The American official said that Mr. Trump had ordered Ms. Gabbard to go to Georgia to assist with the F.BI.’s investigation. Other officials have said that the White House had given Ms. Gabbard far-ranging authority to hunt for voter fraud in multiple states."
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Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
from AP report on ICE claims that immigrant shattered his skull running into wall
"But staff members at Hennepin County Medical Center determined that could not possibly account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the man’s 31-year-old’s brain, said three nurses familiar with the case."
Takeaways from AP report on ICE claims that immigrant shattered his skull running into wall
A Mexican immigrant was taken to a Minneapolis hospital earlier this month after bones in his face and skull were broken while he was in federal custody.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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They’re taking kids from Minnesota and sending them to detention camps. They’re shooting American citizens in the street and locking investigators out of the crime scenes. The world is watching what happens next.
Hundreds of people spelled out the distress signal "SOS" on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 30.

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January 31, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche admits that the DOJ excluded all images showing “death, physical abuse, or injury” from yesterday’s Epstein files release.

WHAT ELSE ARE THEY HIDING???
January 31, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Special Agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta Field Office, Paul W. Brown, refused to carry out searches and seizures of records connected to the election that Trump lost four years before winning a second presidency in 2024.
Atlanta FBI boss reportedly ousted after questioning DoJ’s renewed interest in 2020 election
Paul W Brown reportedly voiced concerns about the FBI’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in Fulton county
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota's attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck of murder. https://to.pbs.org/3ZA2HfU
Family of Alex Pretti retains lawyers who helped prosecute the George Floyd case
The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota’s attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck of murder.
www.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Minnesota is grieving. But we’re resolved. The support we’ve received from across the country has energized us, and given us hope.

It’s time for the federal government to draw down their forces and let us get back to allowing freedom, opportunity, and security – for everyone.
January 29, 2026 at 7:44 PM
A government that kills, then lies, and then threatens its citizens is not protecting the nation. It is undermining the foundations that make it worth protecting in the first place.
January 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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I hope these so-called experienced agents who aren't entirely on board with what's going on understand that when prosecutions of agents begin, not standing against these murders and other illegal acts is no different from condoning them.
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ICE Unloads
Immigration officers speak out: “Fuck this.”
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January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Bird Snuggles into Photographer’s Chest And Stayed With Her for Warmth on a Snowy Day (LOOK) www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bird-snuggle...
Bird Snuggles into Photographer’s Chest And Stayed With Her for Warmth on a Snowy Day (LOOK)
A photographer Fay was visiting a park when a friendly robin came over and nestled right atop her camera near the warmth of her jacket.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM