**Now at @ericumansky.bsky.social.** Editor-at-Large @ProPublica. Co-founder @DocumentCloud. Editor of Trump, Inc. podcast. (RIP) Hangs with @sarapekow.

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Bibi, your turn.
I just called Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was brutally attacked by violent rioters on Friday. As President of the State of Israel, I strongly condemn this outrageous and shocking violence, both the terrible attack on Heidi and other grave incidents of violence, such as what took place today in Taybeh. I expressed my deepest sorrow to Heidi and apologized for what she went through. The despicable behavior of the perpetrators of this attack does not represent the citizens or the values of the State of Israel. Israel is a democratic state governed by the rule of law, and it must act with full force against every form of violence. Each incident is being thoroughly investigated, and we await the findings. All government, security, and law enforcement authorities must use every means at their disposal to investigate thoroughly, apprehend these lawbreakers, and bring them to justice with the fullest extent of the law. On behalf of the entire nation, I wish Heidi good health and a speedy recovery.
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Children of Men sequel just dropped.
The situation escalated quickly in Paris ...
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This* is how Israel responds to masked thugs clubbing and kicking an American journalist? They call it a “disputed incident” that is being used “to exploit to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.”
The Prime Minister’s Office: The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation. Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs, Christians or journalists. Those responsible will be held accountable. But serious questions remain. Reports indicate some 200 Arabs and far-left activists confronted approximately 40 Israeli youths. Footage shows masked individuals on both sides hurling objects, amid reports of fireworks fired at Jewish youths. Other footage appears to show Levine knocked down and immediately helped to her feet by the same unidentified individual. The investigation must establish the facts, including who initiated the violence. We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. The facts must determine the conclusions. Not the headlines.
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Facts known: 50 very fine people on that side, charged & beat the shit out of a woman w a press vest and cameras.They kicked her while she was down maybe 50 times. I can translate the statement below if you don't speak the language. It says: go right ahead.
The Prime Minister’s Office: The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation. Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs, Christians or journalists. Those responsible will be held accountable. But serious questions remain. Reports indicate some 200 Arabs and far-left activists confronted approximately 40 Israeli youths. Footage shows masked individuals on both sides hurling objects, amid reports of fireworks fired at Jewish youths. Other footage appears to show Levine knocked down and immediately helped to her feet by the same unidentified individual. The investigation must establish the facts, including who initiated the violence. We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. The facts must determine the conclusions. Not the headlines.
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"We are deportation-maxxing," says our country's immigration chief.
This morning I was on the ground with the ICE Air Operations team in Alexandria, LA to observe and assess removal operations. First up, a plane load of Haitians being sent back home—including those with criminal records for aggravated assault, sex assault, kidnapping, battery, and other crimes. This Administration has made it clear that temporary means TEMPORARY, so if your TPS has expired, or you are otherwise in the country illegally, take advantage of our voluntary departure program and return to your home country—or we WILL arrest and deport you. ICE hit a record this week for the most deportations in a day since President Trump resumed office. While FY26 figures are being finalized, we know that last month ICE alone conducted more removals than any other month. Since June, ICE monthly arrest figures have also been higher—as have self-departures recorded by DHS—than any previous months. We are deportation-maxxing—firing on all cylinders while still expanding our capabilities to ramp up removals beyond current record-breaking levels to deliver on the President’s promise for mass deportation, restoring law and order, keeping our communities safe, and American prosperity.
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An ICE agent in Texas ran down and ran over a man this weekend. Then, ICE lied about it: "Parra-Hernandez ran in front of an ICE vehicle and was struck." Watch the video and see. abc7.com/story/ice-runs-man-…
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Where were the police?
⚡️🇺🇸JUST IN: Pro-Israel Zionists attacked an anti-genocide Jewish man outside the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York City, chased him, and smashed his phone. They then burned a Palestinian flag and began chanting, “May your village burn.”
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Why was there only one NYPD officer protecting her?
⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇱JUST IN: A Zionist mob in NYC chased a lone woman while chanting “Death to the Arabs” in Hebrew. She was harassed, insulted, attacked, and had a trash can thrown at her.
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From The Sal Greco Show episode 77, Inside NYPD’s Secretive Unit : The Shocking Moves Made with guest @ericuman from the publication Pro Publica. #TheSalGrecoShow #TheFinestUnfiltered
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Tomorrow live at 1205 pm eastern on @TheFinestCast YouTube, and X, @ericuman from ProPublica will be our guest on The Sal Greco Show where we will be discussing Eric’s recent investigation into the NYPD CRT team, and his findings! Don’t forget to watch 1205pm eastern live!
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An off-duty Suffolk County cop was drunk driving after golf and hit a 2-year-old boy. Instead of dialing 911, he called his union rep. He refused breath tests. The boy was in a coma with multiple skull fractures. Today, he’s back on the job. @paullarocco shorturl.at/u76GP
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Insane video of tunnel from Assad's palace to Damascus airport miles away.
🔴Bashar al-Assad's palace in #Damascus ◾️Everything was thought of, including fortified escape tunnels. #Syria
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For months I've been reporting in northern areas in the West Bank, where Palestinians provided extensive accounts of the Israeli military increasingly deploying Gaza’s war tactics, including the IDF using civilians as human shields, illegal under intl law nytimes.com/2024/11/24/world…
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If you work at @TheJusticeDept in any capacity and have concerns about a future Atty Gen. Gaetz, I'm on the DOJ beat. Please get in touch. Secure comms below. We protect our sources. Email: [email protected] Phone/Signal: 202-215-6203
President-elect Trump just announced he plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be his Attorney General. (Statement below.) That’s gonna be a confirmation battle, to say the least.
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A brush fire in what's basically Brooklyn's Central Park.
#FDNY units are operating at a brush fire in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Operations are ongoing.
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An NYPD lieutenant caught on video kicking a suspect in the head after a wild police chase in February is back to regular duty with the Community Response Team, seen here hanging out with kids at a Halloween event
Last night, your Community Response Team celebrated Halloween by handing out candy to some impressive ghouls and goblins! Engaging with the youth is vital to our police operations. We love doing youth outreach—they’re the future of our city! @NYPDnews @NYPDPC @NYPD1stDep @NYPDChiefOfDept @NYPDChiefPatrol
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NEW: We got ahold of private speeches from one of the key Trumpists, an architect of the RNC platform. He lays out his plans for the next Trump admin. And his take on the US. It's apocalyptic stuff. @mtredden, @AndyKroll & @NickSurgey propublica.org/article/video…
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