Ann Smith

NEW: The DOGE operative who gutted USAID -- firing thousands of employees and canceling lifesaving programs -- never actually signed the paperwork that's legally required for him to be employed by the agency.

MJ: Why today on this one case are you, the United States, changing the way it has done things in its entire history? DOJ: To be clear, we're ready for a probable cause finding. We can put witness up ready to prove up probable cause and they can cross examine him.

IRAN'S NAVY SAYS 'OFFENDING' OIL TANKER CAUGHT FIRE AFTER HITTING MINES EAST OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ - STATE MEDIA

After refueling in Ireland (yes, Irish people called the gardaí), this ICE removal flight landed in India. Migrant passengers onboard were shackled at the ankles, wrists, and waist for at least 20 hours. Expecting two more private jet ICE flights to leave Mesa, AZ today. Follow this thread.

We fought a war over this. 1 of every 30 Americans died. And then we amended the Constitution to add “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States”

Free speech when I control the speech

Average price for World Series ticket in Milwaukee: $2,338. Average price for World Series ticket in Tampa Bay: $556. Result: Brewers fans save money by flying to Florida to watch a WS game in person. www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

He very clearly did not

Today we (@propublica.org) published this map of every location with an active 287(g) agreement with ICE. (with the help of @tituslegaldesign.com's initial data analysis). Read the story: "The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Ingram, Texas, Neighbors" www.propublica.org/article/depo...

Absolutely disgusting, but what can we expect from an adjudicated rapist and a congenital liar?

Russia struck a five-story residential building in Vinnytsia with a drone this morning. Six people were injured. Four apartments were completely destroyed, while cars parked nearby were also damaged. #Ukraine

In case you missed it, read our investigation and explore our database of all incidents where citizens were detained:

In the wake of all this, I hope that at the very least, we never see another think piece lambasting adult children for cutting off ties with their parents.

ICE yesterday formally awarded Acentra $163,125,147.01 to operate its medical claims processing system until Oct. 24, 2030.

A wild story: the CEO of a US energy company whose plans were discussed during the Witkoff-Kushner-Putin negotiations resigns. Why? He learned that his company's main investor is a sanctioned Russian company, not the UAE www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/u...

We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps: -It’s ‘sleight of hand’ -It’s ‘bated breath’ -It’s ‘lo and behold’ -It's 'buck naked' -It’s ‘brass tacks’ -It’s ‘free rein’ -It’s ‘toe the line'

Students at Cornell put up these signs around campus. This is what I mean by society is who has to change the definition of justice.

The question is: Why did Trump derail peace talks?

Ukraine says satellite access still restricted despite Trump saying otherwise
The president said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk lifted restrictions on Ukraine’s access to Starshield, but Ukrainian soldiers said the service was still disrupted Friday. wapo.st/3UeuOlS Gift article

Russian operatives used AI-generated videos to falsely accuse Texas Senate candidate James Talarico of sexual assaulting a former student. A smear campaign was led by Storm-1516.

❗️Vanity Fair reports that Dutch military intelligence allegedly hacked Jared Kushner's iPhone in 2018 and monitored his access to a UAE bank account holding hundreds of millions of dollars. Kushner denies the allegations. #USA

Ukraine's defense ministry says it cannot confirm the Starlink speed limit in Ukraine has been lifted.

9 civilians murdered and 57 injured by #Russia attacks across #Ukraine overnight Russia attacked with 210 drones, 110 of them jet-powered, and Iskander-M, S-400, Zircon, and Onyx missiles Fatalities recorded in the Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv regions #RussiaWarCrimes

The corruption we know of is already staggering. Imagine the corruption we don't know about.

Ukraine's Air Force says Russia launched a massive combined attack overnight, using Iskander-M, S-400, Zircon and Oniks missiles plus 210 drones. Air defenses downed or suppressed 181 UAVs, including 87 jet-powered Shaheds. Kyiv was the main target. #Ukraine

A small Journey jet that just arrived in Alexandria, LA is scheduled to depart for Dakar, Senegal tomorrow (Oct. 22) at 2:15 pm local time. We’ll be monitoring this flight for potential forced third country removal stops in the region.

Trump said: “When I’m gone, you’re all going to be broke.” Truer words have never been spoken. He has plundered, robbed and bilked the whole country for himself and his family. That’s what disgorgement is all about. Disgorgement—please practice this very fine word.

Trump said he’s prepared to settle the Camp Lejune cases — but he won’t if voters fail to make him happy. This transactionalism has become so common — and so scandalous — that I put together a growing list of recent incidents. (If I missed any good examples, let me know.) www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

FEMA's plan is inexcusable and dangerous. And we should be clear that for many people, esp. in states that are Democratic-led and/or that Trump lost, the federal government's abandonment of communities is already the reality (though things could still get worse). We've been tracking this ⬇️. 🧵

Do not trust the polls. Do not allow yourself to become complacent. Vote early — and get your friends and family to vote. Do not let Elon, Big Tech, Big Oil, AI, and the billionaire class buy this election. We outnumber them — and we're the only ones that can put an end to this nightmare.

Actually, JD, you don’t turn the Titanic around - it just sinks

Armed federal agents “have been knocking on doors in several states to ask residents about their immigration status — and to inquire if they have registered to vote or cast votes in past elections”

Trump wants his West Palm Beach golf club to be a permanent presidential getaway. This turns every leader and Secret Service detail into a revenue stream for his family. A vacation for him, a lifetime tab for us. #TrumpsAbuseOfPower

US AUTHORIZES EXCHANGE FROM NORTHEAST HOME HEATING OIL RESERVE

The IDF just detained the man who’s about to be elected US Congressman for NY’s 10th district, per his social media.

T’ruah CEO Rabbi Jill Jacobs and 11 other T’ruah-affiliated American rabbis were detained by the Israeli army Wednesday morning while accompanying Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest in the West Bank.

Humanitarian is the tell. That word is a policy move: recast the aggressor as a partner so a deal looks reasonable. Witkoff isnt describing Putin, hes rebranding him, and the framing is the concession that comes before anyone sits down.

Posted by a 22 year old staffer who is ‘very interested’ in early 20th century eugenics programs

This one goes out to all the folks that ever postulated "It can't happen here."

🧊✈️ GRANDMA IN CHAINS 😲⛓️ SEATTLE: Guards escort a frail, shackled woman up the stairs of a GlobalX jet (tail: N630VA) to be transported south to a concentration camp in Arizona 👀

Telegraph: The White House has blocked the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, US officials have said. The transfer of interceptor missiles from countries friendly to Ukraine requires the approval of Pete Hegseth. I’ve been screaming about it for years - you use/sell/donate US tech on US terms

As Ohio’s voucher pgm heads to OH Supreme Court, some data: when eligibility expanded, % of white recipients jumped from 53% to 71% & the gap w/public schools keeps growing This program ends up looking like a public subsidy for a separate, whiter school system - a plot with a long American history

With Trump's removal of Starlink, Russians are now hunting cars full of people in Kyiv, using jet drones for which Ukraine's interceptors no longer function to stop. Three people murdered an hour ago in southern Kyiv, with six others injured, three of which are children.

NEPA does not allow court to inject itself into [decision]. J: Seven Counties applies to EIS cases. DOJ: incorrect ... precedent that it applies to NEPA writ large. J: Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote recently that Seven County only applied to EIS cases. DOJ: I'll have to follow up. /168

A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE. Horror and racism from Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch as she announces that the police shooting of Black baby Kohen Wiley was "justified."