Patrick 🖕🧊
@usaisaok.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 | he/him | transportation planning and policy | ❤️🚲 + 🏙 | 311 fan |📍LA
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The City of LA is honoring Nipsey Hussle ❤️
February 14, 2026 at 2:18 AM
The City of LA is honoring Nipsey Hussle ❤️
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SCOOP: ICE is asking Social Security for peoples' in-person appointment dates and times, and SSA staff are being told to give it to them. From me + @leahfeiger.bsky.social + @zoeschiffer.bsky.social @wired.com
wired.com/story/social...
wired.com/story/social...
Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE
The recent request goes against decades of precedent, and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
wired.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
SCOOP: ICE is asking Social Security for peoples' in-person appointment dates and times, and SSA staff are being told to give it to them. From me + @leahfeiger.bsky.social + @zoeschiffer.bsky.social @wired.com
wired.com/story/social...
wired.com/story/social...
No words. Okay, maybe a couple words. Despicable and evil. 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 3:41 PM
No words. Okay, maybe a couple words. Despicable and evil. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
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if ICE is taking your photograph, seems like one of the best things you can do in the moment is tuck your chin and look down. maybe that's intuitive but the tech does seem to be really weak at that angle, fwiw.
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
if ICE is taking your photograph, seems like one of the best things you can do in the moment is tuck your chin and look down. maybe that's intuitive but the tech does seem to be really weak at that angle, fwiw.
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Isn’t the consensus that he is (one of) our shadow president(s)?
As we dig into this scandal, can we revisit the question about why the president's son-in-law, who has no formal role in this administration, keeps showing up at high-level negotiations with actual world leaders?
Breaking WSJ:
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
The highly classified whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is related to a conversation intercepted last spring in which two foreign nationals discussed Jared Kushner, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
February 12, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Isn’t the consensus that he is (one of) our shadow president(s)?
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Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
buff.ly
February 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
“Trump’s deportations are losing him the ‘Mexican Beverly Hills’”
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Commentary: Trump's deportations are losing him the 'Mexican Beverly Hills' — Los Angeles Times
Carlos Aranibar is a former Downey public works commissioner and remains involved in local Democratic politics.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
“Trump’s deportations are losing him the ‘Mexican Beverly Hills’”
apple.news/AepCV1DA0SDe...
apple.news/AepCV1DA0SDe...
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NEW: Senate Democrats REJECT funding for DHS, which will lead to shutdown of the agency. Keep in mind, ICE and CBP are still funded by supplemental money in the BBB, but it's harder to spend and will deplete those funds. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Senate Democrats Block DHS Measure as Funding Deadline Approaches
Lawmakers say they remain far apart on deal on Homeland Security to put new restrictions on immigration enforcement
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:42 PM
NEW: Senate Democrats REJECT funding for DHS, which will lead to shutdown of the agency. Keep in mind, ICE and CBP are still funded by supplemental money in the BBB, but it's harder to spend and will deplete those funds. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirms Trump prison camp purchase called off, and vows to ensure that no other site in Kansas City gets one either.
KCUR story about "Platform Ventures" no sale:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Mayor's confirmation from instagram - www.instagram.com/p/DUqpKhwkUJb/
KCUR story about "Platform Ventures" no sale:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Mayor's confirmation from instagram - www.instagram.com/p/DUqpKhwkUJb/
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas confirms Trump prison camp purchase called off, and vows to ensure that no other site in Kansas City gets one either.
KCUR story about "Platform Ventures" no sale:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Mayor's confirmation from instagram - www.instagram.com/p/DUqpKhwkUJb/
KCUR story about "Platform Ventures" no sale:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Mayor's confirmation from instagram - www.instagram.com/p/DUqpKhwkUJb/
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
www.pbs.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
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I hope someone asked about the multiple ICE observers in Minneapolis who have had ICE officers drive to their homes (basically saying “we know where you live”) in order to intimidate them.
SLOTKIN: So the fact we have ICE agents saying out loud to people they're trying to arrest that 'we're gonna put you in a database,' they are making that up?
LYONS: We do not do that
LYONS: We do not do that
February 12, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I hope someone asked about the multiple ICE observers in Minneapolis who have had ICE officers drive to their homes (basically saying “we know where you live”) in order to intimidate them.
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Look!
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
Kansas City developers halt sale of warehouse for ICE detention center as public pressure mounts
Federal officials first toured the building in January, sparking speculation over whether the owners had sold the building to the U.S. government. Media reports suggested the sale was part of a push t...
www.kcur.org
February 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Look!
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
"News of a potential immigrant detention center in Kansas City sparked fierce public backlash over the past month. At rallies and protests, many people called on Platform Ventures to not sell the building to the federal government..."
And now:
www.kcur.org/news/2026-02...
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It's important to point out in the sea of horrible news we see all the time: They keep losing! And seemingly at greater frequency every week.
BREAKING: Judge blocks Hegseth effort to punish Sen. Kelly.
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
"This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly's First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees."
Background: www.lawdork.com/p/breaking-k...
![UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARK KELLY,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 26-81 (RJL)
V.
PETE HEGSETH, et al.,
Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
February 12, 2026 [Dkt. #2]
United States Senator Mark Kelly, a retired naval officer, has been censured by
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for voicing certain opinions on military actions and
policy. In addition, he has been subjected to proceedings to possibly reduce his retirement
rank and pay and threatened with criminal prosecution if he continues to speak out on these
issues.
Secretary Hegseth relies on the well-established doctrine that military
servicemembers enjoy less vigorous First Amendment protections given the fundamental
obligation for obedience and discipline in the armed forces. Unfortunately for Secretary
Hegseth, no court has ever extended those principles to retired servicemembers, much less a retired servicemember serving in Congress and exercising oversight responsibility over
the military. This Court will not be the first to do so!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiclbgaenrhgnor6zvmnfql4d3olwzqp7zikm3maum5ylc4m6epys4@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
It's important to point out in the sea of horrible news we see all the time: They keep losing! And seemingly at greater frequency every week.
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Good indicator of how far the needle has moved. You’ll never hear the heads of the Park Police or the Postal Inspection Service saying this.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Good indicator of how far the needle has moved. You’ll never hear the heads of the Park Police or the Postal Inspection Service saying this.
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Did you know LA's big megaevent era begins this weekend? The NBA All-Star Game is Sunday at Intuit Dome and there are events and brand activations all over LA, including these bus shelter wraps. (I don't hate them! Love the lighted signage, actually!)
Send me any megaevent megabranding near you!
Send me any megaevent megabranding near you!
February 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Did you know LA's big megaevent era begins this weekend? The NBA All-Star Game is Sunday at Intuit Dome and there are events and brand activations all over LA, including these bus shelter wraps. (I don't hate them! Love the lighted signage, actually!)
Send me any megaevent megabranding near you!
Send me any megaevent megabranding near you!
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This is the way to do the wager tax, as a convenience fee. In person betting is not taxed which adds a friction point for gamblers. igb.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
February 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
This is the way to do the wager tax, as a convenience fee. In person betting is not taxed which adds a friction point for gamblers. igb.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
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If you’re asking “What can I do with this information,” here’s the answer. Write the Lancaster village council and demand answers. Attend meetings as often as possible. Submit FOIL requests for contract records between ICE and the village. Build and join coalitions in and around Lancaster.
NEW: an $18K lease contract between the Town of Lancaster, NY and ICE for the storage of up to 164 vehicles.
February 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM
If you’re asking “What can I do with this information,” here’s the answer. Write the Lancaster village council and demand answers. Attend meetings as often as possible. Submit FOIL requests for contract records between ICE and the village. Build and join coalitions in and around Lancaster.
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Some FIFA wayfinding signage were set up at the North Hollywood Metro station today.
FIFA isn't coming to LA until June. The signs have wording on it that say "for testing only"
FIFA isn't coming to LA until June. The signs have wording on it that say "for testing only"
February 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Some FIFA wayfinding signage were set up at the North Hollywood Metro station today.
FIFA isn't coming to LA until June. The signs have wording on it that say "for testing only"
FIFA isn't coming to LA until June. The signs have wording on it that say "for testing only"
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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For people who don't follow the FDA closely: this is insane. Like my jaw hit the floor when I saw this. The FDA is flat out refusing to even consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine? The federal health apparatus is fully compromised by anti-vax conspiracy. THIS IS NUTS! BAD
Moderna hit with FDA refusal-to-file letter for mRNA flu shot, issues sharp rebuke of agency's rationale
During the first year of the Trump administration, signs of an anti-mRNA slant within the FDA and HHS became more and more evident. | The FDA specifically took issue with the trial's control arm, whic...
www.fiercebiotech.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:37 AM
For people who don't follow the FDA closely: this is insane. Like my jaw hit the floor when I saw this. The FDA is flat out refusing to even consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine? The federal health apparatus is fully compromised by anti-vax conspiracy. THIS IS NUTS! BAD