What's new in our story, news-wise, is that Bushart's attorney told us for the first time that he's planning to sue; the city's police chief disputed the county sheriff's justification for the arrest; and (big scoop alert) Bushart told us about the wings and margaritas.

Bushart probably owes his release in part to excellent, persistent coverage of the case by several local Tennessee news outlets, plus this great deep dive by @lilianasegura.bsky.social @theintercept.com, which was in turn picked up by @brianstelter.bsky.social: theintercept.com/2025/10/23/c...

Larry Bushart, 61, spent over a month in jail over a liberal meme he posted on Facebook. He celebrated his freedom by eating wings, drinking margaritas — and posting a bunch more liberal memes on Facebook. Heart of a true boomer poster. Gift link: wapo.st/4qwXqSJ w/ @benbrasch.bsky.social

A 61-year-old Tennessee man posted a liberal meme on Facebook after Charlie Kirk's death. A conservative sheriff had him arrested. Bail was set at $2 million. He spent nearly 40 days in jail before charges were dropped. Now he's planning to sue. Our story: www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

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Bodycam video shows off-duty ICE agent, stopped in Florida for suspected DUI, threatening to check the immigration status of a Haitian-born sheriff’s deputy and deport him if “not legit” He was charged with DUI with children in the car @benbrasch.bsky.social @bellwak.bsky.social wapo.st/4ovDPQU

Incredible investigation here on the ACNA (read for free with this link) | U.S. Anglican Church archbishop accused of sexual misconduct, abuse of power wapo.st/3WQGDMF

Hi friends -- we're doing a live chat tomorrow at 11 a.m. to answer your questions about the government shutdown. Drop us questions now! And I hope you'll join us!

Sam Altman went from “AI will cure cancer" to "ChatGPT porn" in less than a month

A must-read from @johnwoodrowcox.bsky.social | He supported the U.S. war in Afghanistan. Now he may be deported to the Taliban. wapo.st/3W4mySQ

Another curtain raised. Enjoy showing your face, Tom. | Food critic Tom Sietsema (@tomsietsema.bsky.social) is stepping down — and dropping his anonymity t.co/IR7i31xHt6

Kinship. Apathy. Disgust. U.S. Jews on post-2023 Israel. Fascinating interviews with six Jewish Americans from our nationwide poll by @michelleboorstein.bsky.social @benbrasch.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...

From Anumita Kaur and @efelton.bsky.social | Assata Shakur, Black Power militant who fled to Cuba, dies at 78 wapo.st/47ZnFKJ

From @scottnover.bsky.social, @willoremus.com and Jeremy Barr | Trump’s media enforcer is relishing his Jimmy Kimmel moment wapo.st/4pxe2t0

“The goal is control, not consistency.” | Kimmel’s cancellation confirms what many suspected after Colbert’s www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post. We’re proud to call Karen a colleague and a longtime union sibling. The Post Guild stands with her and will continue to support her and defend her rights.

The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.

Statement from Post Guild Leadership: The Washington Post Guild condemns the unjust firing of columnist Karen Attiah

Read to the end of the @washingtonpost.com obituary of Charlie Kirk by Natalie Allison, Drew Harwell, Matt Viser and Cat Zakrzewski | www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Read to the end of the @washingtonpost.com obituary of Charlie Kirk by Natalie Allison, Drew Harwell, Matt Viser and Cat Zakrzewski | www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Welcome to Montgomery County in North Carolina, where teachers are struggling after getting caught up in the Trump/DOGE crusade against DEI. But let me tell y'all what didn't make it in the story or the new Post Reports podcast version. 🧵 Free link to my @washingtonpost.com story: wapo.st/45NPvql

BREAKING: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he is stepping down as party leader, therefore the prime minister of Japan. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

From @emilydavies.bsky.social, Natalie Allison and Meagan Flynn | www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

rewarding my microwave by letting it heat up a fork as a treat

Read more (for free) on this from Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Katie Mettler, @teoarmus.bsky.social and Emma Uber here. | Federal officers detain, tackle moped driver amid Trump D.C. police crackdown wapo.st/45Q2V6x

This is a must-read and an incredible piece of authoritative journalism.

It's just completely looney-tunes to me that a huge number of flight attendants aren't paid until the plane is in the air. Like when you hear the announcement "flight attendants, please prepare the cabin for departure," they're being instructed to do a work task that they literally won't be paid for

Detainees in a Manhattan immigration holding facility sleep on concrete floors next to toilets with just blankets, no beds, no sleeping mats, but the government argues those conditions are not "subprime" www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/... @benbrasch.bsky.social

OMG, AOL dial-up internet wasn't already dead?! www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/... via @benbrasch.bsky.social

The submersible implosion that killed five aboard a Titanic dive was “preventable,” the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday. The investigation blames OceanGate for ignoring protocols, using “intimidation tactics” and exploiting regulatory loopholes.

Here's a gift link to the @washingtonpost.com's virtually endless story today listing all the known names of the children killed in Gaza. wapo.st/3IRLZn6

Heat, storms, mosquitos the big threats at Alligator Alcatraz, experts say | www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Well, folks, they passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill." The vote was 218-214, with two Republicans siding with Democrats. I am going to catch up on some sleep after a 24+ hour workday, but happy to answer some questions here as I can. Whatcha got?

If you're confused, read this incredible piece from my talented colleagues. | Netanyahu decided on Iran war last year, then sought to recruit Trump wapo.st/43Vk6Tl

From Reis Thebault and @mollyhf.bsky.social | He’s waging a war on us’: As Trump escalates, Angelenos defend their city www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Early story. More to come. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

The stadium project is likely to shape the legacy of Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and Commanders owner Josh Harris.

“Many professors contacted said the proposed compact was vital to ensure they are protected from a White House that has cut research funding, revoked visas of international students and tried to direct curriculum at some institutions.“ story from @benbrasch.bsky.social @mollyhf.bsky.social

where we are in 2025: major universities seeking a mutual-protection treaty against the U.S. president

‘There’s a lot of anger’ -- Canadian travel to U.S. is plummeting. Travel analytics firm projects 4 million fewer Canadians to visit the U.S. this year compared to 2024, by @benbrasch.bsky.social, Hannah Sampson www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/... via @washingtonpost.com #ElbowsUp

Read (for free with this link!) a truly excellent deadline dispatch from Atlanta by @jessedougherty.bsky.social. | Auburn is everywhere, and now it’s in the Final Four wapo.st/3RwLoYY

Please, please read (paywall-free link) this incredibly important and exceptionally thorough piece from Lisa Rein and @hannahnatanson.bsky.social | Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: Social Security is breaking down wapo.st/4hM5MAn

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DOD has restored this page after it was “removed during auto removal process,” an unnamed Pentagon official tells me. Nothing yet on how this system works and how haphazard it may be

Mark Niesse at the AJC does the work.

On the front of today's @washingtonpost.com Style section with @kristoncapps.bsky.social and @samanthachery.bsky.social | Trump administration slashes division in charge of 26,000 U.S. artworks wapo.st/4kJAZqk

More news about the Rays from @tampabaytimes.bsky.social | www.tampabay.com/news/st-pete...

Intersex advocates say that they have been shut out of the conversations about gender and health, even as a recent executive order has far-reaching consequences for intersex kids. bit.ly/4kzrAS9

It's that time: We declare winter OVER! Spring is here 🌸 Rejoice! Talk a walk! Stow away your snow shovels. ☃️ Enjoy the sunshine!☀️ www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

NEW: DOGE grapples with its unpopularity. Elon Musk is intrigued by refund checks for American taxpayers to get them on board with cost-cutting efforts. Former Tesla employee running GSA’s tech arm: “I need wins to defend.” wapo.st/3DqNera