aged poorly

Former ICE lawyer Ryan Schwank: “I received secretive orders to teach new cadets to violate the Constitution.”

So they weren't just "allowed" to not follow the law or the constitution, they were actively told not to.

“By declining the State of the Union visit, the US Women’s Hockey Team’s polite 'no thanks' says more than any corporation, or tech billionaire, or media company is willing to say. Amid so much cowardice, it’s those who stood up who will be remembered…

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/b... Gift article - NYTImes tRump's economic policy has drifted far from principles that long defined the #Republican Party. Is it #capitalism at all? N0 - it's #authoritarianism, #fascism, and a complete cult of personality.

Major update: Companies sue Trump to get back tariff revenue. Allies freeze Trump trade deals. Speculation mounts as Alito may retire. ICE whistleblower exposes the agency. I speak with the person who sued Trump in the tariffs case and won. Spread the word. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

I call it “Kashing in.”

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Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir — and the police state it's helping Trump build could soon be used against you.

Major Sunday update: New bombshell Epstein Files question whether Epstein took his own life. FBI Director caught in significant new lie. America’s allies move closer to abandoning Trump’s trade deals. Mass violence erupts in Mexico following killing of cartel leader. I have the latest:

Almost 250 years after we broke with George III, the question must now be faced: Are we a monarchy or a nation of laws? [Cartoon by Bill Bramhall]

Congratulations to the U.S. Men’s and Women’s hockey teams, Alysa Liu, Breezy Johnson, Mikaela Shiffrin and all the amazing Olympic athletes representing Team USA.

On behalf of BLUE SKY FRIENDS 💙

In the opening ceremony, athletes walked in by country. At the closing ceremony, they all walk in as one group to represent friendship, peace and unity that comes after the competitions are over. See more photos from the 2026 Winter Games closing ceremony: bit.ly/40kMf3w

When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful. When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability. Know the truth.

AI is changing the way we work, fast. We need commonsense rules of the road that protect families while promoting innovation. The potential to make life better for a lot of Americans is there — but only if we put the right systems in place. That's what I'm working toward.

Congratulations to both the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams for winning Olympic gold, defeating outstanding teams from Canada! 🥇

Congratulations to the USA men’s hockey team for winning GOLD against Canada, 2-1 in overtime. It took them 46 years to win gold again but they did it! Both teams were awesome! #USA

🧱 People power is democratic power. NO KINGS. A Complete Guide to the No Kings Day of Action can be found here or scan the QR Code: bit.ly/NoKingsMovem... #NoKings

"Here's a very simple rule of thumb: If you're going to institute a policy that's going to upend your own economy, the global economy, foreign relations and change our position in the world... It's probably best to check that it's constitutional first. "

Imagine if HEALTHCARE WAS FREE in America, as it is in Greenland. Just imagine. 🇺🇸🇬🇱

ICYMI — “If Donald Trump’s administration really wants to find evidence of foreign interference in Georgia’s elections, then they need look no further than the president’s old friend Elon Musk and his shady super PAC.” newrepublic.com/post/206857/...

a guy who claimed to be named John Barron and sounded a lot like Trump called into C-SPAN to complain about the Supreme Court's tariff decision and call Hakeem Jeffries "a dope" (John Barron is a pseudonym Trump has used for himself when talking to journalists)

Today in Politics, Bulletin 312. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

BASH: Let's start with the big question -- will you refund the roughly $134 billion taken by these tariffs? BESSENT: That's not the big question. That's bad framing BASH: Refunds are clearly gonna be up to you BESSENT: No no no. It's not up to me or the administration. It's up to the lower court

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES (🎶) DAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026 TODAY HONOR JOHN LEWIS It would've have been his 86th BIRTHDAY This amazing icon & legend. Civil Rights & Voting Rights He served in the House for 30 years. Bloody Sunday Leader Champion of GOOD TROUBLE Medal of Freedom Recipient My HERO 🙏

"The Social Circle city manager was contacted by ICE... “They asked me to turn on the water,” he said of a 1m sq ft warehouse nearby that the government plans to use for locking up as many as 10,000 detainees. “I told them I’m not going to do it,” he said... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, Trump says he'll impose a 15% global tariff via his executive powers. Once again, foreign countries won't be paying the cost. You will.

Major news: Dozens of companies line up to sue Trump to get tariff refunds as he continues to lash out on Truth Social. Trump eliminates the de minimums exemption and reimposes 10% tariffs across the board. The DOJ was caught trying to scrub Epstein files that could be used to blackmail Trump.

Did you know narcissists hate losing control?

NOT ALL HEROES.... WEAR SPANDEX AND CAPES!

We The People must protest on 3/28/26 in the tens of millions, NATIONWIDE! Get the word out: get help by contacting your local PTA, ACLU, NAACP & UNIONS! Ask for their help—they all have large member bases! We The People must remove the crime syndicate ruining our government! Enough is enough!

Good morning ☀️😃🌞 Fuck trump 😄

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Democrats, Independents, Trump just handed you the midterms and 2028. All you have to do is show up and vote. Don’t waste this opportunity.

#voteblue #releasethefiles

Good morning, friends, and happy Friday! One of the things I cherish most is an “empty day” on my calendar. Never feel guilty about it or think you’re being unproductive. It’s a truly empowering form of self-care. #Jaye’sMorningLight

BREAKING: Trump just melted down in front of the world, showing his anger about the Supreme Court. He announced new, global 10% tariffs. He said he can now "destroy" any country he wants. He called his own Conservative Justices a disgrace. He would not commit to paying companies back.