Rep. Ansari Statement on United States Attack on Iran.

“This is the second time in less than a year that diplomacy was betrayed by the Americans.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei slammed the US for once again launching an attack against his country while negotiating with it.

I know this feels pointless but everyone has to call their congressional reps and say they oppose war with Iran and they oppose Trump illegally starting one without congressional approval — both 5 Calls can help you make the call: 5calls.org/issue/iran-i...

It's not "just a distraction." It's an atrocity. And it sets peace, diplomacy, and democracy back decades. When you call destroying cities, killing civilians, a disctraction, you are dehumanizing those people and their culture, perpetuaing a world view that values some lives and not others.

Footage from Minab, Iran, shows the aftermath of an Israeli-US strike on a girls' elementary school that reportedly killed more than 50 people.

NO. NO FUCKING WAY.

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party. We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

NEW: We obtained 911 audio from the Texas detention center housing hundreds of immigrant kids and their parents. Since mid-September, EMS crews have been dispatched to Dilley at least 11 times to treat children in medical distress. Burning fevers. Low oxygen. Seizures. A broken leg. My report:

It’s #NationalDayOfReading! 🥹 Our kids deserve to feel seen, heard, and loved in stories. Have you taken the pledge to read inclusive stories today? Commit to supporting trans & nonbinary youth — on National Day of Reading and every day: hrc.im/ndorreg

Well. Fuck Kansas.

I've watched every other #SOTU since I learned to sit up, but as long as I'm free, I will no longer purposely spend my time listening to pedophiles lie to me.

President @kelleyjrobinson.bsky.social is giving the State of the Union! What're you watching?

Easily the best thing I've read on ANYTHING this year.

I know there is a lot, but this really does break a part of me. It is so lawless on so many levels — and each individual boat strike is a choice.

YES.

🐈💪❤️

EXCLUSIVE: Senior DHS officials double down on arresting and detaining refugees in new memo. Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.

@democrats.org hold the line! Can they keep it up? Or will they cave?

An important detail from @startribune.com which has done excellent reporting during this whole crisis, illustrating the importance of locally based, on the ground coverage.

The order, which Zahilay signed Thursday and goes into effect immediately, includes several actions meant to strengthen protections and services for immigrant and refugee communities in the county.

NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise. BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?

I asked AG Bondi to turn around to the survivors in the room and apologize for not protecting their identities in the release of the Epstein files. She wouldn’t look at them. The way the DOJ has treated these survivors while conducting a massive cover up is absolutely disgraceful.

Rep. Becca Balint's grandfather died in the Nazis' Mauthausen concentration camp. Pam Bondi just suggested Balint was antisemitic.

This is another very important and revealing exchange. Rep. Scanlon is making a crucial point, one well worth listening to. And she does it calmly. But Trump has created a market for obnoxious, childish defiance of Congress. The Attorney General‘s response is outrageous, even impeachment-worthy.

She has been in Dilley for over 120 days. Her and Liam’s stories are one of thousands. What the Trump admin is doing to our children is depraved and unconscionable. Dilley must close. #FreeOurChildren www.propublica.org/article/ice-...

I've heard directly from hundreds of children at Dilley. One young girl who shared her story with me grew up in the United States and her stepfather is a U.S. citizen. She said that the guards are mean to her, she is afraid, and that she is worried she will die in detention.

I'm going to do a thread of all the references and context behind Bad Bunny's performance and what it means for Puerto Ricans to see this on the biggest stage. The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts. Follow along!

One of the most striking snd powerful parts of the halftime show

This photo. 🥹

PSA: SEAHAWKS KICKER JASON MYERS IS NOW ON THE SUPER BOWL MVP BALLOT VOTE NOW ON YOUR PHONES www.nfl.com/super-bowl/m...

“The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” MAGA wanted you to boycott this.

what a shot

Bad Bunny “together we are America”

Will there be a moment of silence before the #SuperBowl in memory of those kiIIed by lCE?

Hang it in the Louvre

All streets surrounding & exits leading to the Whipple Federal Building have been closed. This will be the first night AFAIK that the Feds, with help from local PD and Sheriff, have eliminated all protesters from Whipple since early January. There's been nearly 24/7 presence until now.

The mayor has made clear his opposition to ICE and has described steps the city is taking, or trying to take, to limit the federal government’s activities in Portland. But the protesters outside his Northeast Portland house Saturday made clear that they had little patience left.

U.S. citizen was running errands. After ICE stop, she ended up at the hospital instead Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/us-citizen-was-running-errands-after-ice-stop-she-ended-up-at-the-hospital-instead.html 

What is actually wrong with people??

The proposal would prohibit school staff from cooperating with federal immigration agents, allowing students to be questioned, or sharing information about families’ immigration status unless they are court-ordered to do so.

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his family are facing unprecedented hurdles. Unfortunately, the federal government is attempting to expedite the removal of his family. This is retaliation. Our community, neighbors, and children deserve better.

Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began. Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.

EXCLUSIVE: on Jan 22 we rolled up on a raid happening in South Minneapolis. we had no idea who they were taking. turns out it was a *two year old girl* and her dad on the way back from buying fruit. he had no criminal record. this is their story. youtu.be/yaeXlxJOAXU?...

The kids know what's up. ❤️

Seattle City Hall right now, where students from around the city have gathered after a mass walk-out to protest ICE:

I'm gonna read a comic at this thing! Zine Reading & Workshop. Feb. 19, 6 pm at CAM. Tessa Hulls, Feeding Ghosts. Presented in partnership with Washington Authors Against Book Bans, CAM, and Short Run.