Katie 😷 and Allegra 😼

Billionaires’ % share of federal election spending in:

2008: 0.3%

2024: 19%

@nytimes.com #GildedAge
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Dozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds, sources say About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.

NEW: The Iranian drone strike that killed 6 U.S. troops in Kuwait at the start of the war was far more devastating than previously disclosed.

Dozens suffered traumatic brain injuries, burns, and shrapnel wounds. At least one required an amputation. More than 30 remain hospitalized. (CBS News)

Sen. Steve Daines Re-Gifts Montana Senate Seat To Weird Trumper State's other senator broke a dude's arm.

Not content with mere ratfucking, voter suppression, gerrymandering, and bad faith, the GOP is now finding ways to avoid pesky primary elections, since their own voters might choose someone unelectable.

Sen. Steve Daines Re-Gifts Montana Senate Seat To Weird Trumper
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LOL @ Operation East Wing

‘Unprecedented’ March heat wave could bring highs near 100 and last about a week Forecasters are expecting temperatures more than 30 degrees above normal, including along the coast.

SoCal heat

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Exclusive: Foreign hacker in 2023 compromised Epstein files held by FBI, source and documents show A foreign hacker compromised files relating to the FBI’s investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a break-in at the bureau’s New York Field Office three years ago, according to ​a...

Exclusive: Foreign hacker in 2023 compromised Epstein files held by FBI, source and documents show - @raphae.li www.reuters.com/world/us/for...

In Scathing Ruling, Judge Says 3 Trump Prosecutors Are in Unlawful Roles

In Scathing Ruling, Judge Says 3 Trump Prosecutors Are in Unlawful Roles www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/n...

Attorney General Pam Bondi has quietly relocated to one of several military bases in the Washington area where other Trump administration officials also live, after facing threats from drug cartels and critics of her actions in handling the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to people familiar with the situation. Ms. Bondi moved from an apartment in the city within the past month in response to an array of threats flagged to her staff by federal law enforcement, these people said, including an uptick in criticism of Ms. Bondi, and threats relayed by investigators. One catalyst was an increase in threats following the capture and prosecution of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela in January, according to a senior official with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss security matters.

So Bondi moved into military housing like everyone else. NYT says ONE reason is bc she's in charge of prosecuting VZ's president (weird. Merrick Garland didn't have to hide during JOH prosecution).

Wanna bet that a more pressing one is her shenanigans re Epstein?

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Incredibly helpful thread by BBC Verify staff who show sone of the methods they use to verify the authenticity of pictures of the war. Thanks for your hard work!

Too bad certain people don't read or listen to experts or folks with practical experience.

Just absolutely bonkers details in this article. Edward Coristine was a member of several Telegram chat rooms that were being tracked by the FBI, including Kiwi Farms (known for harassment campaigns). Coristine was apparently on the FBI's radar for his prior contacts with an alleged criminal hacker.

I know a grandma raising her 2 grandsons alone and they are on SNAP because rent, utilities, and food are so high. She’s a middle school teacher.

DHS Ousts CBP Privacy Officers Who Questioned ‘Illegal’ Orders Department of Homeland Security leaders removed top privacy officers who objected to mislabeling government records to block their public release, WIRED has learned.

Scoop: DHS ousted multiple privacy officers at CBP after they questioned orders to purposely mislabel records about government surveillance to prevent their release under FOIA.

Boy, 7, dies of brain condition caused by world’s most contagious disease — years after he had it as a baby Even those who make a full recovery from the initial infection face a lurking threat: a deadly disease that remains latent until striking — and killing — years later.

California boy dies of SSPE (measles complication) after being infected at age 7 months, when he was too young to be vaccinated.

Drone hits U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq as Mideast violence deepens The attack on a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad was a suspected retaliation to the U.S.- and Israeli-led war on Iran by pro-Tehran militias.

Drone strike hits the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, a sprawling logistical hub for American diplomats near the Baghdad airport.

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JUST IN: Democrats have flipped a Trump+9 seat in the New Hampshire House, per reporter Kevin Landrigan.

Republicans outspent Dems by a considerable margin.

This is now the 10th special election flip for Ds in Trump's second term, versus zero for the GOP. sos.tn.gov/elections/20...

Video Refutes ICE Claim That Ruben Ray Martinez “Ran Over” Federal Agent Before Fatal Shooting In Texas, newly released body-camera and surveillance footage casts doubt on an ICE official’s claims about the killing of Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen who was fatally shot by a fede...

The officer who killed Ruben Ray Martinez has been identified as Homeland Security Investigations agent Jack Stevens.

A cat's head laying on its side. Most of it is in shadow, but there's a light behind and to the left which is illuminating one set of whiskers.

Trying something different for this #WhiskersWednesday

Wordle Puzzle Created By KatieCat Choose a word for friends to guess, then share your own puzzle.

You're invited to play a puzzle created by KatieCat.
The clue is: "Can be found in hats or looking for eggs"
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Wordle Puzzle Created By KatieCat Choose a word for friends to guess, then share your own puzzle.

You're invited to play a puzzle created by KatieCat.
The clue is: "Noun or verb. Word of all trades. Card. Lift. Etc"
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Per Carol Leonnig: 300 FBI agents whose specialty was national security "have left" since beginning of Trump's 2nd administration. Moreover, the DOJ's counter-espionage unit has been reduced by 50%.

Trump claims to prioritize national security, yet his actions are inviting major attacks on US soil.

I Was a US Intelligence Analyst. Here's What a Ground Invasion of Iran Could Look Like The Trump admin has floated three possible ground operation plans it claims would be 'small.' But in reality, Harrison Mann writes, they all risk dragging the US into a forever war in Iran.

“I Was a US Intelligence Analyst. Here's What a Ground Invasion of Iran Could Look Like”

The Trump admin has 3 possible ground operation plans but, @harrisonmann.bsky.social writes for Zeteo, they all risk dragging the US into a forever war in Iran.

I’m so excited that Democrat Shawn Harris is going to a runoff against Republican Clay Fuller in MTG’s district in Georgia!

Time to flip the seat blue!

🥳

I know you are surprised to find out it’s a clown show.

My cat Allegra approves of this tweet - when she's in her box. When she's out of the box, well ... she doesn't.

For Trump, it's probably the latter.

The stupidity makes your blood boil.

LOL