(gift substack) Jeffrey Epstein didn't want prostitutes. He wanted scared, vulnerable girls and young women he could control. open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...

there arent many jobs in this country that you wouldnt be fired from for posting that video but apparently president of the united states is one of em

In New Jersey, AIPAC went on the attack against a moderate Dem & former member of Congress, a longtime supporter of Israel who'd offered some criticism. They tried to help another Dem. The result appears to be fueling a 3rd candidate, the one who ran on the most left wing lane.

NBC News rating on the NJ11 Democratic primary: too close to call. Mejia leads Malinowski by under 500 votes with ~90% counted.

All over Europe, people who appear to have committed serious crimes with Epstein are being investigated, sacked & possibly prosecuted. In the US, where most of the true criminals reside: Nothing, because POTUS rightly thinks he is exposed. Rule of law in the US, anybody?

I ended up watching a documentary about Katherine Graham last night which illuminated how she was totally erased from “All the Presiden’s Men.“ It included audio of Nixon tapes and how they would talk sh about her all the time.

I can’t overstate that nearly every good headline coming out of Minnesota has been followed up by retaliation by the Trump administration—which tends to get a lot less attention. This is infuriating and devastating.

I was just denied entry to the Dilley detention facility while my constituent, seven-year-old Diana, remains inside. What kind of sick, horrific conditions are children being forced to endure in there? I will be back tomorrow. Accountability can’t wait.

You're invited: Join my telephone town hall tomorrow 2/6 from 6:30-7:30pm at kim.senate.gov/town-halls.   I'll provide a live briefing on the status of the Gateway Tunnel Project as Trump continues to illegally withhold funds, impacting thousands of NJ workers and commuters.

One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.

Kay Graham just keeps looking more heroic with every passing year 😮‍💨

My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. I’m also among 100’s of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valley’s political power

Tonight might be a double header: Shot: tv.apple.com/us/movie/all...

ya'll: Brad Karp resigned as chairman of Paul Weiss law firm but *is still a partner* This is the press release from the firm: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

I wish I could interview the artist behind this

The GoFundMe for a gutted newsroom: www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...

NEW: Trapped Tesla Driver’s 911 Call: ‘It’s on fire. Help please’ Samuel Tremblett died in Easton, MA after his Model Y crashed into a tree and caught on fire. He managed to talk to a dispatcher. His remains were found in the backseat. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

I don't see how Will Lewis can effectively lead WaPo. Lewis did not save Bezos from himself on opinion pages. (375K+ cancelations) His innovations did not stem enough red ink. And he has not taken any ownership of the devastating ensuing cuts. He's making Murray own it alone.

DHS is using biometric technology to create a surveillance state with militarized troops terrorizing communities. That’s why I’m leading the ICE Out of Our Faces Act with @edmarkey.bsky.social and @jeff-merkley.bsky.social to stop the proliferation of this technology and protect our democracy.

One way to lend support to Lizzie today would be to buy her terrific book www.warwicks.com/book/9780593...

Lizzie covered the Paradise, CA fires when she was at the San Francisco Chronicle. She is an amazing reporter and writer. This is unfathomable.

For those looking for freelance work in the wake of WaPo layoffs: I'm an editor at large overseeing Ideas & Culture at Bloomberg, including our Books coverage. Find me at [email protected]

I expected the cuts would be bad but I'm honestly stunned and sickened seeing how many great journalists the Washington Post just lost. People who nailed huge investigations, documented war zones, exposed horrific crimes, dropped all at once for failures they did not cause.

A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."

Washington Post laid off many of their staff photographers, too. Which seems missing from a lot of coverage I’ve read.

I used to be sad about what was happening to the newspaper I took great pride in for the 48 years I worked there. Now I'm just furious. Bezos did to The Washington Post what Trump did to America.

Shoutout to affected WaPo journos today. Getting laid off sucks and it stings even more when the people making bad decisions never seem to be affected by them. This job will break your heart.

I was among the layoffs at The Washington Post today. It has been an absolute dream to be a small part of this incredible team. Covering the Caps has been an honor; being a beat writer is an all-consuming thing that I love deeply. I hope I’ll get to continue that in whatever is next

At 12 ET today me and Jason are doing AMA on the main technology subreddit about the tech ICE is using, the nationwide network of AI Flock cameras around the U.S., and the state of surveillance in general. Get your questions in before then: www.reddit.com/r/technology...

Do you lose your work computer access immediately after the zoom ends?

The Post, in its glory days, was an investigative powerhouse and a true writer's paper. Feels like a good night to watch: tv.apple.com/us/movie/the...

Mackenzie Scott should buy the Washington Post.

daughter of a Lt. Col in the Air Force 👋: this would totally be my Dad, who would focus on the marvels of the C-130. RIP Dad, Fly High!

At a time when Black history is being erased, places like the Louis Armstrong House matter more than ever. That’s why I’m proud to partner with the Louis Armstrong House Museum to offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday, February 7th.

H 🎬 heads up to our NYC listeners: @brookegladstone.bsky.social is going to be at the New Plaza Cinema on 67th st Friday and Saturday pm moderating a discussion with the filmmakers of “Mr. Nobody vs Putin.” 🎥🎬

I hadn’t known this. Two men who were accused of sexual abuse on the Shitty Media Men document that I created back in 2017 reached out to Michael Wolff for help as they looked to sue me, and Wolf forwarded their concerns to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein offered to help. www.jmail.world/thread/EFTA0...

Many said we were exaggerating a year ago when we argued that Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy. A year later they are eating their words. It’s up to every single one of us to save our democracy. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...

After Border Patrol shot two people in Portland, DHS claimed they were "vicious gang members" tied to a past shooting. But records I obtained reveal a US prosecutor has since directly contradicted DHS, saying, "We're not suggesting he is a gang member." My dive into how DHS' claims have collapsed:

If a university student group had celebrated Charlie Kirk being killed, complete with a graphic made from an actual picture of the killing, the whole lot of them would have been expelled before the ink on the digital story was dry.

Seeing a film in the theater is a vastly different experience than streaming at home, and more movie theaters will die if we don't make a point of supporting them. I was blown away by The Secret Agent, set in 1970s Brazil. It's long but so worth it!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-nA...

👀👀 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

When reviewing Epstein filed and the bleating of those contained therein, please keep in mind the timeline. He was convicted of procuring a child for prostitution and became a registered sex offender in NY and FLA in ***2008***. Don’t let them gaslight you. Thank u 4 your attention 2 this matter.

Gonna beg media not to just repeat Trump's obviously bullshit framing in the headlines. Tell readers the truth in the headlines. Alternatives: "With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely" "Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"

Troublemaker is my middle name.

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

Lawyers can't reach clients in ICE detention. I've heard it anecdotally, but scale of issue is horrifying. Bloomberg Law is a legal trade pub so many may miss this. Screenshot from their CA newsletter summarizes "bleak" situation for justice and rule of law. news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/l...

With the removal of I-980, BART should build an additional station at 27th Street to fill an obnoxious urban gap and use Caltrans funds to contribute. Hoover-Foster has sufficient population density and Northgate has been densified tremendously. Let's get this rolling now.