Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14/09/2026What a surprise to learn that a Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for Junior’s lavish wedding. Who could’ve expected it? 1257190835823
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 14/09/2026🚨NEW: They locked migrants in tiny metal cages and called them “calming areas.” Now a federal watchdog is exposing what happened inside “Alligator Alcatraz.”meidasnews.comFederal Watchdog Finds "Alligator Alcatraz" Locked Migrants in Small Metal Cages as So-Called "Calming Areas"A new report from the Department of Homeland Security's independent inspector general has revealed that the now-shuttered Florida detention center known as 47064923302
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/09/2026🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comHomeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower allegesThe searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said. 867143988390
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 14/09/2026Katie Phang on a Russian oligarch bankrolling Don Jr.’s wedding: “They’re so dumb, we see it happening in real time. But because there’s no consequence or accountability, they just do it in the wide open.” 613173545391
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 23/08/2026In Wisconsin alone, there were 39 private schools where every student used tuition vouchers during the most recent school year. Together, these schools educated 7,923 children and took in roughly $87 million from the voucher program.propublica.orgAt “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability.Private schools — even those that are heavily dependent on taxpayer funding — often operate without the scrutiny public schools are subject to. Following the money at one Milwaukee private school reve... 29439197
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 02/05/2026My thoughts are that this prediction is not looking great. 3136156592709
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialScott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 27/04/2026ALERT: New lawsuit alleges Justice Dept is violating federal law through its “inappropriate”, “unexplained” and “incomplete" redactions of Epstein Files JUST FILED ====> open.substack.com/pub/macfarla...open.substack.comJournalist Katie Phang Files Suit Against Justice Department Over Epstein Files ReleaseLawsuit alleges violation of law from “inappropriate”, “unexplained” and “incomplete" redactions 20381942877
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 22/04/2026NEW: In a huge win, Virginians approved a plan that will allow Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional map to counter GOP gerrymanders. The redraw could net four more blue seats in Congress in the midterms. Litigation seeking to block the measure is ongoing.democracydocket.comIn big win for Democrats, voters approve Virginia redistricting plan, moving battle to courtVirginia is now the second Democratic-controlled state to approve a redistricting plan in response to President Donald Trump’s unprecedented mid-decade gerrymanders in other states. 857497
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialPolitico @politico.com · 21/04/2026The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for its tracking of hate groups, said that the Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the nonprofit regarding their use of informants.politico.comSouthern Poverty Law Center says it is under Justice Department investigationThe nonprofit on Tuesday said it is “the latest organization targeted by this administration.” 44350602477
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Like clockwork. 846204708113
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 06/03/2026It’s almost like we didn’t think this through. 60076233042
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 11/02/2026The Education Department announced it opened an investigation into Tufts University over its efforts to help colleges improve student civic participation — a move that could push education institutions to scale back voter registration and turnout programs to protect federal funding. democracydocket.comTrump Education Department cracks down on college student voting programsCollege students, who tend to vote more Democratic, represent one of the fastest-growing voting blocs. 34261163
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11/02/2026NEW: The unsealing of the FBI’s search warrant affidavit for its raid of a Fulton County, Georgia, election facility prompted swift condemnation from voting rights advocates, election experts and former federal officials. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.com‘An absolute travesty': Critics slam affidavit behind Fulton raid for relying on 2020 election liesThe affidavit reinforced fears that the FBI’s seizure was not about uncovering new evidence but about resurrecting a false narrative. 13256602220
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialThe Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 11/02/2026The GOP wants to investigate Bad Bunny lyrics but not child sex traffickers. time.com/7376165/ogles-bad-bunny-su…time.comRepublican Congressman Calls for Investigation Into Bad Bunny Halftime ShowRep. Andy Ogles accused the NFL and NBC of broadcasting a sexually explicit performance during the Super Bowl. 2222435746
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/02/2026Senator Mark Kelly's response: 252040412
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/02/2026NEWS: A federal grand jury has rejected the Trump regime’s attempt to indict six Democratic members of Congress for posting a video reminding service members of their oath and their duty to refuse illegal orders. 21662731383
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/02/2026Massie: "What's happened it seems is that the US attorneys and/or the FBI have redacted documents, given them to the DOJ, and then the DOJ hasn't done their diligence to go get the original documents." 16058801783
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 08/02/2026🚨 Epstein survivors release this powerful PSA in advance of the Super Bowl demanding answers from the Justice Department. This is the Super Bowl ad every American should see. Spread it everywhere. 9672402997
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026BREAKING: Trump Cabinet Secretary admits, under oath, to visiting Epstein’s private island. DOJ releases names of Epstein co-conspirators after pressures to unredact files. Epstein fall out grows to Hollywood. I’m meeting with survivors and lawmakers today. Stay tuned.open.substack.comMajor Developments: Trump Cabinet Member Admits to Visiting Epstein's Island, DOJ Admits to Redaction Failures, and Epstein Co-Conspirators RevealedWe are witnessing major developments right now. 8584167
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Major update: Trump mentioned in the “unredacted” Epstein Files more than one million times. FBI scrubbed files before giving them to the DOJ, so many “unredacted” files remain redacted. Khanna reads the names of six men on the House floor Head of Ohio State gynecology received money from Epsteinopen.substack.comMajor Update: Trump Mentioned in Epstein Files 'More than One Million Times' as FBI Scrubbed Files Before Giving them to DOJGood afternoon. 48935371
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 10/02/2026NEW: The family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre has launched a Go Fund Me to assist with legal fees as they continue to pursue justice and accountability for Virginia. Please spread the word and help them fight for Virginia’s legacy. www.gofundme.com/f/help-virgi...gofundme.comDonate to Help Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s Family Carry On Her Legacy, organized by Annie FarmerSky and Amanda Roberts are the beloved brother and sister-in-l… Annie Farmer needs your support for Help Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s Family Carry On Her Legacy 8880379
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/02/2026Trump: "So I put on a 30% tariff, which is very low. I got an emergency call from I believe the prime minister of Switzerland. She was very aggressive ... I didn't really like the way she talked to us, so instead of giving her a reduction, I raised it to 39%." 9702564756
cheskas.bsky.social @cheskas.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Wasn’t it reported just recently that there’s another MAGA rep from TX who also misused campaign contributions? George Santos went to jail for campaign donation fraud too. Fraud seems to be rampant among MAGA. 000
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 03/02/2026New — I spoke to eight people who were present at the ICE protest on Saturday in Portland, Oregon when federal agents deployed tear gas and rubber bullets into a crowd of families, children, elderly and disabled people, and their pets. These are their stories:thehandbasket.coWhat it's like to see ICE tear gas kidsAttendees at a Portland, OR protest describe a vicious, unprovoked and sudden attack 5637971692
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialJulia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · 03/02/2026DHS said that the woman CBP shot in the chest in Portland was “involved” in a gang shooting. Her ~involvement~ was that suspected gang members sexually assaulted and robbed her. 10685493928
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialLegal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026For context, here are other things Blanche thinks aren’t a crime. It’s not a crime to interfere with the peaceful transfer of power or lead an insurrection. It’s not a crime to murder another human being who ICE decides is resisting arrest. ...substack.comLegal AF (@legalaf)For context, here are other things Blanche thinks aren’t a crime. It’s not a crime to murder another human being who ICE decides is resisting arrest. It’s not a crime to interfere with the peac... 513238
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/02/2026Markwayne Mullin: "I agree with what Lindsey is saying on defunding these sanctuary cities. We should pull our TSA agents out of their airports and not allow their airpot to be classified as international or even a regional hub. We should pull all of our aid." 12601406347
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 03/02/2026NEW: A growing choir of conservatives is urging Senate Republicans to kill the filibuster to pave the way for bills that would impose strict photographic identification requirements on the right to vote, potentially disenfranchising millions of eligible, legal voters.democracydocket.comWill Republicans kill the filibuster to pass Trump’s voter suppression bill?Trump can rail against Senators who vote ‘no’ on a bill, but he can’t threaten to primary them when there is no vote on a bill. 1171398670
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Blanche: It's not a crime to party with Mr. Epstein. 254170562134
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 02/02/2026A UAE royal sent $187 million to the trump crypto business the night before he took office They’ve raked in $5 billion from it Nothing to see here, folks 10628301502
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 22/01/2026apnews.com/article/minn... 20034771541
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMolly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Ice needs to be abolished 27164531962
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 21/01/2026Stop what you’re doing and read this whistleblower report. ICE has been training its agents that they don’t need a judicial warrant to break down your door - a blatant violation of the 4th Amendment. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...documentcloud.orgDHS ICE memo 1-21-26 774154668110
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 22/01/2026This comes just after the president publicly demanded that ICE should start showing the public how terrible the people are who they're grabbing and arresting. In this case, his name is Liam. He's five years old. www.kare11.com/article/news...kare11.com5-year-old boy among four students detained by ICE, according to school leadersSchool district leaders argue ICE agents are following students and their parents while driving to and from school. 24244801958
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMolly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 22/01/2026To say what our government is doing is unconscionable greatly under states what’s happening? 902324821
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/01/2026Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law. 10982904312220
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16/01/2026ICE isn’t making rare mistakes. This is the point. When an agency can grab people first and sort out rights later, if they bother at all, everyone is at risk. Citizen or not. 553124815898
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Trump is selling pardons every week to people who pay $1-2 million to his PAC and is approaching 2,000 corrupt and disgusting pardons less than a year into his term, but yeah “no one is above the law.” 15043551514
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17/01/2026NEW: The DOJ has filed a motion to block the appointment of an independent monitor to release the Epstein files in the Ghislaine Maxwell case. The DOJ argues that federal courts lack the authority to enforce the Epstein Transparency Act… 1/ 51337401671
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17/01/2026🚨BREAKING: The Justice Department sued Virginia for refusing to hand over unredacted voter registration data Friday, making it the 24th state targeted in a sweeping federal campaign that courts have already begun to shut down. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comDOJ sues Virginia for access to voter rolls, as courts reject effort in other statesRead more here. 15837801303
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialCongresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 16/01/2026What we are seeing in Minnesota is what authoritarianism looks like in real time. Racism, dehumanization, and state-sanctioned violence are tearing at the foundation of this country. 676161905777
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 16/01/2026NEW: Jonathan Ross, the ICE thug who murdered Renee Good, was NOT TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL according to police reports. He was taken to the Federal Building. He was NOT INJURED. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01... 22453671415163
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17/01/2026He’s turned the presidency into the world’s largest ATM machine. 768104864454
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialPatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Thomas Massie calls out Pam Bondi over the Epstein Files 942741796
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17/01/2026This guy is basically inviting China to take Taiwan. 2855125993340
Reposted by @cheskas.bsky.socialStatus Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 17/01/2026With arms linked and snow falling, Minneapolis ICE protesters dance as ICE agents retreat back. "Nah nah nah, hey hey hey, goodbye!" WATCH ⬇️ 619219705886
