“The fundamental thing I’ve been shocked by is the lack of preparation for the energy-market consequences of this,” said Arnab Datta of Employ America. “There was nothing ready. Absolutely nothing.”
www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Insightful piece by Gabe Fleisher: "There Is No MAGA Split on Iran."
open.substack.com/pub/wakeupto...
I was in a 2 hour briefing today on the Iran War. All the briefings are closed, because Trump can't defend this war in public.
I obviously can't disclose classified info, but you deserve to know how incoherent and incomplete these war plans are.
1/ Here's what I can share:
Think I might have located some of that fraud, waste, and abuse.
people.com/kristi-noem-...
We can apparently take the Russians at their word.
Razor-sharp mind, this one.
![With all these options remaining, why does the fate of thousands of criminal prosecutions in this District potentially rest on the legitimacy of an unprecedented
and byzantine leadership structure? The Government tells us: the President doesn’t
like that he cannot simply appoint whomever he wants. Notwithstanding the chaos that pervades criminal prosecutions in this District, and without regard to the
possibility that scores of dangerous criminals could have their cases dismissed or convictions eventually reversed, “the [E]xecutive branch, at least right now, is not
prepared to . . . use [the legal] options.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:353gzbhcjbznfxegvayffqek/bafkreichoi2aur54cvxga2jf7lvghaukpumyskjg2ijyoxfqil257t4sia)
With all these options remaining, why does the fate of thousands of criminal prosecutions in this District potentially rest on the legitimacy of an unprecedented and byzantine leadership structure? The Government tells us: the President doesn’t like that he cannot simply appoint whomever he wants. Notwithstanding the chaos that pervades criminal prosecutions in this District, and without regard to the possibility that scores of dangerous criminals could have their cases dismissed or convictions eventually reversed, “the [E]xecutive branch, at least right now, is not prepared to . . . use [the legal] options.
A federal judge STRIKES DOWN the District of N.J.’s post-Alina Habba regime, consisting of a “triumvirate” of so-called “special attorneys.”
Judge Brann’s blistering opinion warns that “scores of dangerous criminals” can have their convictions reversed if Trump insists on illegal appointments.
Nice. Not seeing the parody tbh
THIS.
Tarrio was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison for his actions related to the January 6 riots.
Okay, well I’m sure the *next* time they kill innocent people we’ll be able to trust the explanation they give
"Maria was so excited for her appointment that she did her hair and makeup. But that excitement turned to dread as Maria was detained and deported back to Mexico the next morning." ICYMI @adriancarrasquillo.bsky.social on Kristi Noem's DHS tenure: lnk.thebulwark.com/47tOPIl
Minnesota nice. 😂
Kristi Noem is gone. Good, but it’s the bare minimum. Two American citizens killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Court orders violated. FEMA gutted. Firing her doesn’t fix all of that, but it’s a start.
The Pentagon is reportedly planning to send more than 23,000 troops to all 50 states. But senior Pentagon officials won't answer basic questions about these plans. Outrageous. I will not rest until we get answers and accountability.
"Noem and her comically transparent paramour Corey Lewandowski ran DHS like a personal fiefdom. They conducted themselves like an evil version of Hot Lips Houlihan and Frank Burns..." 😂
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Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at "Homeland." Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities. Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP 865 ReTruths 2.64k Likes Mar 05, 2026, 1:41 PM
NEWS: President Trump says Sec. Kristi Noem is out at DHS.
Trump also says that Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will be his next nominee for secretary of DHS, although Trump doesn't word it that way.
Finally, he says Noem will have a new federal role in a new initiative soon to be announced.
Alex Pretti and Renée Good were murdered by federal agents. Soon after, Secretary Noem labeled them 'domestic terrorists.’
I gave her the chance to recant and apologize for the pain she's caused their families with these outrageous lies. She refused.
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Trump DOJ appeals a ruling providing more than 100 men illegally spirited to an El Salvador prison last year an opportunity to return to the U.S. or initiate habeas proceedings abroad.
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Background buff.ly/zrgVJyD
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to Noem:
"Under your leadership, the Homeland Security Department has been devoid of any moral compass or respect for the rule of law."
As much as I was looking forward to seeing Elizabeth Prelogar, Don Verrilli, and Paul Clement take turns dunking on these orders in front of a D.C. Circuit panel, this is good news.
Nick Anderson, Tribune Content Agency
This is unprecedented.
A company owned by the President's family, is seeking approvals from a federal agency over which the President has total control — including to hire & fire the people granting approvals.
The company, the deal, the entire process is corrupt to the core.
This is amazing.
www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com
A headline from POLITICO reads: US putting Venezuelan oil proceeds into Treasury account | The Trump administration had taken heat for depositing money into an account in Qatar.
Looks like my threat of a GAO audit got their attention. Now they better close the offshore accounts and make way for oversight.
Also, where’s JD Vance’s corruption task force?
This decision is a rare moment of accountability in Washington. Congress is supposed to control tariffs, not hand that power away and let families eat the cost. When reps protect their party over people, prices rise and accountability dies. #MO02 can do better.
Happy Student Press Freedom Day!
The Cathy Kuhlmeier Foundation has launched a new podcast about student First Amendment Rights and censorship issues.
cathykuhlmeierfoundation.org/freedom-figh...
“Congressional action will not be necessary,” Trump lies about his attempt to resuscitate his SCOTUS-stricken tariffs.
A video explainer about why these will fail too. youtu.be/KRN_Wm61sfw?...
What a fucking dumbass.
Jeanine Pirro gives up the ghost on her woebegotten attempt to politically prosecute Sen. Kelly and other Democratic politicians for accurately stating the law.
@ryanjreilly.com scoops for NBC News
nbcnews.to/4tSrRV0
Oops. Turns out Persona, Discord’s age-verification service, was secretly screening selfies against government watchlists AND accessible by the feds. It's backed by Peter Thiel.
“The state wants to see everything. The corporations want to see everything. And they've learned to work together.”
