Reposted by JoshMeyerDCAnna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 23/06/2025I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope. She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive. But the FDA recently denied its approval. Now, her health hangs in the balance. Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵 20977974774
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCPhilip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 08/04/2025this is a staggering amount of money to build camps—suggesting that building & running a gulag will be the primary function of the otherwise gutted Trump-state in last fiscal yr: "D.H.S. allocated about $3.4 billion for the entire custody operation overseen by ICE" www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/u...nytimes.comTrump Administration Aims to Spend $45 Billion to Expand Immigrant DetentionA request for proposals for new detention facilities and other services would allow the government to expedite the contracting process and rapidly expand detention. 27541932440
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Smart @nytimes.com piece: An Experiment in Recklessness: Trump as Global Disrupter www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/u...nytimes.comAnalysis: Trump’s Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Without a Clear StrategyThe global trading system is only one example of the administration tearing something apart, only to reveal that it has no plan for how to replace it. 030
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCJared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Who the Hell is Tim Pool? The one and only @robertsilverman.bsky.social for a marathon episode reviewing Pool’s career arc, as we tried to explain why this beanie-clad YouTuber is one of MAGA’s biggest internet stars. Find it where podcasts are, and here: postthroughit.substack.com/p/013-who-th...postthroughit.substack.com013: Who the Hell is Tim Pool? feat. Robert SilvermanAn excruciating deep dive on 'the man who triggered himself and made millions' 155920
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 07/04/2025"Pool claimed the millions he received from (Kremlin front company) Tenet Media — $100,000 per week for several months — were 'inconsequential' to his business." @jaredlholt.bsky.social Tim Pool backtracks, now questions whether Russia actually paid him millions open.substack.com/pub/postthro...open.substack.comTim Pool backtracks, now questions whether Russia actually paid him millionsAfter claiming he was a ‘victim’ of an alleged Russian plot that paid him to be an unwitting mouthpiece, Pool now says feds included 'out of context' and potentially false messages in their evidence 022
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025My latest. Worth a read: But her e-mails? Here is how Trump's team reacted to a Hillary Clinton security breach www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...usatoday.comBut her e-mails? Here is how Trump's team reacted to a Hillary Clinton security breachYears before their Signal chat about Houthi war plans, top Trump aides said security breaches are a firing -- and prosecutable -- offense. 010
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/03/2025This story is fucking bonkerstheguardian.comI’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnappedI was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky 27767761864
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCSahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Two Republican senators told me tonight this vote shows they can execute the same strategy again — cut Democrats out of the negotiations on a gov’t funding bill, pass it thru the House, and expect Senate Dems to back down and not filibuster it. “We liked it over here,” one said. 43689143158
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Americans need to follow this story closely, whatever your political persuasion. Is the First Amendment right to Free Speech being diminished? We at @usatoday.com are reporting on developments in real time. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...usatoday.comTrump officials cheer 'self-deportation' of pro-Palestinian student protesterThe unusual decision to post the video on social media reflects the attention Trump has given pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia. 010
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/h...nytimes.comAs Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials FearTwo more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows. 010
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCNBC News @nbcnews.com · 25/02/2025As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the shots needed to protect them from the serious illness.nbcnews.comAs Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kidsAt least 124 people, mostly babies, children and teens, have been infected. Eighteen people have been hospitalized. 38732541131
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 23/02/2025@natesibley.bsky.social: “A handful of US companies have expressed tentative interest in resuming their Russian operations, according to people familiar with the matter. Name and shame them." 030
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 23/02/2025It is exhausting being an investigative reporter in Washington these days with everything going on. This is one really important potential story that needs to be followed closely by the media, watchdogs and the public: 100
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 23/02/2025I believe we’ll look back at tonight as a major turning point. 913204422
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Imagine an FBI counterintelligence agent working on cases involving spies operating in the U.S. -- and Beijing's interest in finding that out. Yes Musk said don't release classified info but ... there's a lot of UNclassified but very damaging info that could be shared if Musk gets his wish. 050
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Lots of national security officials within the U.S. government are telling their employees to ignore Elon Musk's latest demand. In many cases, if they DID reply with five things they did last week, the potential security breaches -- and help for U.S. adversaries -- would be enormous. 1100
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 23/02/2025A great and important piece from my former @latimes.com colleague and friend Jim Gerstenzang: I’ve Seen Presidents Clash With the Press. This Is Different. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Trump’s Ban on The A.P. Echoes Orwell’s ‘1984’As a former White House reporter, I’m familiar with the conventional disputes between journalists and the president. This isn’t one of those. 000
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Smart piece: George Floyd Killing Separated Trump From His Generals www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/u...nytimes.comTrump’s Firing of Gen. Charles Q. Brown May Have Roots in George Floyd ProtestsA four-minute video appears to have been a turning point for the president and Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the ousted Joint Chiefs chairman. 010
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Um... Maybe you aren't reading the right journalists. 000
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024I played that album a million times as a high school record story employee (in Boston!) when it came out and didn't know until like last week that the "UFO" is a flying upside down guitar 000
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 13/12/2024 FBI Washington Field @FBIWFO 3h As part of our ongoing efforts to bring Austin Tice home, #FBIWFO has released an age-progressed photo showing what he may look like in his 40s. If you have information, email FindAustinTice@fbi.gov or submit a tip via tips.fbi.gov. ow.ly/vpt450UqP2n 020
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCAsawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 12/12/2024bring it on bitch www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.com'It'll Be Brutal': Inside Trump's Planned War on Leakers and the PressTrump’s second term will include more media subpoenas, communications seizures, whistleblower prosecutions, and lawsuits against news outlets. 34992171
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCKQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 10/12/2024🎧 Listen to the podcast! @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social and @vermontgmg.bsky.social spoke with Mina Kim about the domestic and national security implications of Trump's picks for FBI Chief and National Intelligence Director. link.chtbl.com/6p9CRLXqlink.chtbl.com 043
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Seriously @safety.bsky.app and @moderation.bsky.app? I'm on here for a few days and get underage sex sites? 120
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 28/11/2024President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico will retaliate if Trump follows through with his proposed tariffs — a move her government warns could kill 400,000 U.S. jobs and drive up prices for U.S. consumers. 751397260
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Can I talk to you about this? (I'm a reporter). Thanks Max 100
Reposted by JoshMeyerDCBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 27/11/2024A classic tactic of authoritarian intimidation. Made even worse by the second-order effects it will have on other federal employees, who will quit or avoid controversy to avoid being targeted. edition.cnn.com/2024/11/27/b...edition.cnn.comElon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers | CNN BusinessWhen President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on ... 1081424492
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Hi! I'm a USA Today reporter covering election interference, democracy and domestic/national security issues and am new to BSKY. Can you add me please to your Starter Pack so I can engage with everyone and get some followers? Many thanks! 100
JoshMeyerDC @joshmeyerdc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024I can see it. I'm new to BSky. Isn't there a like button? :-) 000