Trump's lawyers asked Judge Mehta to consider a hypothetical of an Eminem-like rapper who sings a song with lyrics like "Fight the Man!," and inadvertently spurs members of the crowd to vandalize stores afterward. Here's Mehta's response.

9th Circuit grants, 2-1, administrative (temporary) stay in "Portland Chicken case," where judge tried to enjoin DHS use of pepper spray, rubber-bullets, etc vs peaceful protesters & journalists near ICE bldg. Vote: 2 Trump apptees versus Biden apptee. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

The new MN v DOJ case in DC, in which Minnesota seeks access to FBI investigatory materials for the Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Julio Sosa-Celis shootings, will be handled by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan (Clinton). (Among other things, Sullivan resisted AG Barr's attempt to dismiss US v Mike Flynn.)

For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/u...

Former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to hear verdict in his landmark national security case apnews.com/article/hong...

2 US service members and one American civilian killed in ambush in Syria, US Central Command says apnews.com/article/syri...

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling apnews.com/article/trum...

Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy apnews.com/article/trum...

The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/w...

Veteran criminal chief demoted in EDVa. A retired EDNC guy is parachuted in. By @benjaminpenn.bsky.social news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say apnews.com/article/hegs...

Chomsky had deeper ties with Epstein than previously known, documents reveal - The Guardian//

America’s long history of ‘checks and balances’ is being tested by Trump like rarely before//

Nice specific discussion of how a "Russian Tail" works. @thatcattc.bsky.social @fayecook19.bsky.social @jazziebaddogs.bsky.social @amyshere.bsky.social @jupiterdi.bsky.social @minibubbly.bsky.social @barbetta1.bsky.social

Very suspicious to me that it is Turkish. Their navy ships have caused collisions and are very aggressive.

Turkish cargo ship smashes bow into US aircraft carrier ...aircraft carrier [USS Truman] & merchant vessel off Port Said... ...a bulk carrier registered under flag of Panama & managed by Synergy Ship Management Turkey...Suez Channel...Feb. 12, 2025. theaviationist.com/2025/02/14/u...

The researcher for the Clark county, NV vote hacking/rigging for Trump also comes on with Kansas researcher and they discuss how 2024 election looks rigged. Federal law must overturn fraud by the GOP, the fake president and the Elmo-Starlink gang and other hackers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dQI...

@thatcattc.bsky.social @fayecook19.bsky.social

Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids offer rare apology in legal settlement with Prince Harry//

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave//

Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump's inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy//

My 15-Year-Old Daughter Died. I Recently Found A Box Of Hers — And What Was Inside Left Me Shaken. - HuffPost//

My Wife Of 45 Years Died. I Thought I Truly Knew Her — Until I Discovered Her Journals. - HuffPost//

Man who died in Tesla Cybertruck explosion was active-duty US Army solider, officials say

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