Reposted by Chris BingJosh Kaplan @josh-kaplan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Blockbuster story about Susan Collins — a shocking, detailed window into the dark side of money in politics. 13431115
Reposted by Chris BingJesse Eisinger @jeisinger.bsky.social · 22/09/2026And don’t sleep on the part where we bust Cleta Mitchell (yes, that one) for helping to hatch a campaign finance cover-up: 14690251
Reposted by Chris BingTim O’Brien @timobrien.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“Kao laid out in devastating detail how his operation worked. He gave agents a 50-page document naming dozens of lobbyists, congressional staffers and members of Congress who he said helped him trade cash for contracts.” www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...propublica.orgThe FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the WayAfter the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini... 1319994
Reposted by Chris BingWilliam Turton @williamturton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026In 2024 the former CEO of a defense contractor made a stunning confession to two FBI agents. He alleged that was the ringleader of a massive pay-to-play operation, bribing senators with campaign contributions in exchange for govt contracts. www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...propublica.orgThe FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the WayAfter the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini... 22774337
Reposted by Chris BingMolly Redden @mtredden.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Exclusive: In late 2024, FBI agents were looking at Sen. Susan Collins’ role in a massive illegal bribery scheme alleged by a former federal contractor. Then Trump gutted the FBI and DOJ, leaving no one to carry on the investigation – it’s dead. 🧵 8709253
Reposted by Chris BingDon Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This seems like a pretty big deal: donors made illegal contributions to Susan Collins and then were awarded lucrative contracts after her office intervened with the Navy. An FBI investigation was dropped under Trump. www.propublica.org/article/fbi-... 6226691081
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Legendary journalism here: We never get to see how the campaign finance system is corrupted. It’s shrouded in everyday DC influence games. Now you can 031
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026NEW: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. Then Trump was reelected and eviscerated the FBI and DOJ teams handling public corruption probes.propublica.orgThe FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the WayAfter the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini... 13746312240
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers. Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵 410113476033
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Group of bipartisan lawmakers ask US government to ban several hack-for-hire firms techcrunch.com/2026/09/09/g...techcrunch.comGroup of bipartisan lawmakers ask US government to ban several hack-for-hire firms | TechCrunchThe three Indian companies are accused of using hackers to steal information used to sway litigation. 000
Reposted by Chris BingRaphael Satter @raphae.li · 15/07/2026New: The alleged "Void Blizzard" hacker being prosecuted in Boston on charges connected to a sweeping spy campaign against US companies and European governments is a former Kaspersky Lab employee, according to data reviewed by and a source who talked to Reuters. www.reuters.com/world/allege...reuters.comEXCLUSIVE: Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents showA computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a person familiar with the matter and records reviewed by Re... 12614
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Can’t have some of your most important players have their worst games in memory… Pulisic, Dest, Freese really rough 310
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 05/07/2026National Geographic is still so good. A breath of fresh air - with stories of exploration and new mystery. If you haven’t read a copy in a while it’s a great time to subscribe again 🙌 130
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Saddened to hear the news of the passing of Stewart Baker. Stewart was an important person in my career, providing contrarian view points, smart analysis and the occasional bombastic quote. Even when we disagreed, I learned a lot speaking to him on any number of natsec topics. 110
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 02/04/2026For once, very good news! So cool www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/s...cnn.com4 astronauts launch on historic moon mission | CNNNASA’s Artemis II will circumnavigate the moon on the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. 070
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 31/03/2026The thing about metro-ing an hour into Virginia is you get to see every form of weapons grade depression that exists 130
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 20/03/2026NEW: To dramatically increase the amount of energy available to power artificial intelligence, the Trump administration is rewriting thousands of pages of nuclear power regulations while downplaying safety issues and focusing on industry incentives.propublica.orgDOGE Goes Nuclear: How Trump Invited Silicon Valley Into America's Nuclear Power RegulatorIn its rush to boost nuclear energy, the Trump administration is rapidly rewriting rules to ease regulations and provide financial breaks for industry. “The safety culture is under threat,” a former head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said. 51671376
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 20/03/2026www.propublica.org/article/trum...propublica.orgDOGE Goes Nuclear: How Trump Invited Silicon Valley Into America’s Nuclear Power RegulatorIn its rush to boost nuclear energy, the Trump administration is rapidly rewriting rules to ease regulations and provide financial breaks for industry. “The safety culture is under threat,” a former h... 140
Reposted by Chris BingTechmeme @techmeme.com · 12/02/2026Russia confirms it has blocked WhatsApp, citing Meta's "unwillingness to comply with Russian law", and proposes that Russians switch to the state-owned Max app (Reuters) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink 076
Reposted by Chris BingSam Levin @samtlevin.bsky.social · 03/02/2026After 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:theguardian.comDHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims 442636983
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Some personal news: Friday was my last day at ProPublica after joining last January. More on what’s next later. It was an incredible journey in that short time. ProPublica’s mission and its ability to attract top talent is what makes it special – the people who work here are really good. 2201
Reposted by Chris BingIvan the K ™ @ivanthek.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The reporting I've seen from @startribune.com over the last few days is a great endorsement of the need for quality local journalism, which is suffering from fiscal setbacks across the country. 4847120
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 22/01/2026www.nytimes.com/interactive/... impressively reported and deeply embarrassing 8379167
Reposted by Chris BingSean Lyngaas @snlyngaas.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Sources: US officials are telling multiple agencies, including FBI, to pull pple from attending the RSA conference after Jen Easterly, who led CISA under Biden, was named RSAC CEO: www.cnn.com/politics/liv...cnn.comLive updates: Trump keeping Machado’s Nobel prize after Venezuelan opposition leader presents it to him | CNN PoliticsVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, met with President Donald Trump today. Follow for live updates. 43221
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 07/01/2026sharing a theory I am researching below 1.) claims of cyber-related effect in Venezuela darkreading.com/cybersecurit... 2.) potential BGP anomaly event fits timeframe x.com/blackorbird/... 3.) leaked snowden doc suggests possible relevant tooling blog.fox-it.com/2015/04/20/d... 211
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 09/12/2025FBI Director Kash Patel earlier this year fired a group of FBI employees who had knelt during a confrontation with DC protestors during the George Floyd protests of 2020. Seems he unknowingly fired someone who was actively working the Charlie Kirk case (per new lawsuit) 1135
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 09/12/2025An article that perhaps got lost in the shuffle - on record interviews with senior Dutch intelligence officials where they lament the firing of fmr NSA director Tim Haugh and reveal they are being more careful sharing intel with US partners volkskrant.nl/binnenland/n... 02316
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 17/11/2025As the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say. By @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.socialpropublica.orgFBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior StaffAs the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr... 511197480
Reposted by Chris BingJosh Kaplan @josh-kaplan.bsky.social · 14/11/2025We’re still reporting on Kristi Noem, contracts at DHS, and the ad deal. If you have any information we should know, my email is joshua.kaplan@propublica.org and I’m on the encrypted messaging app Signal (you can message me at js_kaplan.85) 7637145
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 14/11/2025NEW: FBI Director Kash Patel granted waivers to Deputy Director Dan Bongino and two newly hired senior FBI staff, exempting them from polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information, officials said.propublica.orgFBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior StaffAs the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr... 1431758831
Reposted by Chris BingWilliam Turton @williamturton.bsky.social · 14/11/2025New: FBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior Staff www.propublica.org/article/fbi-...propublica.orgFBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior StaffAs the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr... 20356148
Reposted by Chris BingCharles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 14/11/2025As the FBI’s deputy director, Dan Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented, insiders say. @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.socialpropublica.orgFBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior StaffAs the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr... 412057
Reposted by Chris BingChris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 14/11/2025NEW: Kash Patel granted waivers to Dan Bongino and two other newly hired senior FBI staffers, exempting them from passing polygraph exams normally required to gain access to America’s most sensitive classified information. @williamturton.bsky.social @chrisbing.bsky.social @propublica.orgpropublica.orgFBI Director Kash Patel Waived Polygraph Security Screening for Dan Bongino, Two Other Senior StaffAs the FBI’s deputy director, Bongino receives some of the country’s most sensitive secrets, including the President’s Daily Brief. His ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau backgr... 179867
Reposted by Chris BingEric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 16/10/2025BREAKING from PP We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens* The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied: Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado www.propublica.org/article/immi... by @nicolefoy.bsky.socialpropublica.orgMore Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near... 7444612718
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors techcrunch.com/2025/10/10/s...techcrunch.comSpyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors | TechCrunchNSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker. 0109
Reposted by Chris BingSam Nelson @samnelson752.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Support the workers in @propublicaguild.org who do this great work: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...actionnetwork.orgFair Contract Now for ProPublica GuildWe, the workers of ProPublica, provide our readers with deeply researched, unbiased news that holds power to account. This work is more important now than ever, but our staff can’t properly contribute... 0176
Reposted by Chris BingMelody Joy Kramer @mkramer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Hi! There are two designs circulating. Several people have spotted this one. If you see the other one, can you take a picture of it? Thank you!!!! 1287
Reposted by Chris BingLogan Jaffe @loganjaffe.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Hell yes. And if you want to get @propublica.org’s next big story directly, subscribe to our Big Story newsletter: 💌 www.propublica.org/newsletters/... 218223
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 09/09/2025www.propublica.org/article/ayma...propublica.orgOhio Chaplain’s Case Shows How 9/11-Era Terror Rules Could Empower Trump’s Immigration CrackdownThe U.S. government is trying to deport Ohio children’s hospital chaplain Ayman Soliman, alleging tenuous connections to terrorism. If DHS succeeds, experts say it could hand the Trump administration ... 020
Reposted by Chris BingAlison Fitzgerald Kodjak @alikodjak.bsky.social · 08/09/2025DOGE, he said, began acting like “a bunch of people who didn’t know what they were doing, with ideas of how government should run — thinking it should work like a McDonald’s or a bank — screaming all the time.” @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/insi...propublica.orgThe Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social SecurityDOGE has ignored urgently needed reforms and upgrades at the Social Security Administration, according to dozens of insiders and 15 hours of candid interviews with the former acting chief of the agenc... 10478189
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 08/09/2025www.propublica.org/article/insi...propublica.orgThe Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social SecurityDOGE has ignored urgently needed reforms and upgrades at the Social Security Administration, according to dozens of insiders and 15 hours of candid interviews with the former acting chief of the agenc... 052
Reposted by Chris BingMica Rosenberg @micarosenberg.bsky.social · 22/08/2025An important heartbreaking story by Avi Asher-Shapiro and @chrisbing.bsky.social about the real world consequences of mistakes made by DOGE that put the lives of innocent people in Afghanistan at risk 322781
Reposted by Chris BingMelissa Sanchez @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social · 22/08/2025This is such a well-reported, maddening story about the far-reaching, scary consequences of Elon Musk's DOGE and the dismantling of our federal government. Kudos to @chrisbing.bsky.social and Avi Asher Shapiro 1167
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 22/08/202514/ For Halimi and his family, those actions would have far-reaching consequences. Read the full story by @chrisbing.bsky.social and Avi Asher-Schapiro:propublica.orgDOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U... 141026188
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 22/08/2025On the left: Nate Cavanagh, a 28-year-old DOGE staffer and college dropout. On the right: Mohammad Halimi, a 53-year-old exiled Afghan scholar. This is the story of how DOGE targeted Halimi on social media. Then the Taliban took his family. 🧵 15058223235
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 22/08/2025NEW: After DOGE outed Mohammad Halimi on social media, Taliban intelligence agents blindfolded and took three of his family members to a remote prison. They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.propublica.orgDOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U... 9121821297
Reposted by Chris BingProPublica @propublica.org · 14/08/2025Last month, we reported that the IRS was preparing a system that would share millions of taxpayers' data with ICE. Now we can confirm data was officially transferred ⤵️propublica.orgThe IRS Is Building a Vast System to Share Millions of Taxpayers’ Data With ICEProPublica has obtained the blueprint for the Trump administration’s unprecedented plan to turn over IRS records to Homeland Security in order to speed up the agency’s mass deportation efforts. 8818261281
Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 14/08/2025IRS has official passed over taxpayer information to ICE, per court filing storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...storage.courtlistener.com 810063