Day: February 4, 2026

So the Trump team is doing its own version of Russiagate. If “possible Venezuelan interference” sounds moronic to you, as I think it should, consider what it was like to hear endless freakouts over “Russian interference” for years upon years.Erin Banco (@ErinBanco)NEW: DNI Gabbard led an effort last spring to investigate Puerto Rico’s voting machines. A task force, which included the FBI, was probing possible Venezuelan interference. Her team took a number of voting machines to analyze.

reuters.com/world/americas/u…—  https://x.com/ErinBanco/status/2019195725389730206

— Aaron Maté (@aaronjmate) Feb 5, 2026

Trump cabinet members have one clear instruction:
Don’t answer any questions!
Instead, come up with counteraccusations, which do not belong to Congress hearings.
The Trumpists have killed Congressional hearings.💕 Brittany Belle 💕 (@BrittanyinTexas)Meeks tears Scott Bessent apart.

“Stop covering for the president. Stop being his flunky. Don’t be a cover-up for a mob. Work for the American people.”

And this is how it’s done!! 🎯
Video
  —  https://x.com/BrittanyinTexas/status/2019084715815297206

— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) Feb 5, 2026

Thanks to all who checked in on me today. My job was not impacted by the layoffs. I ask you all to support my colleagues who were laid off. We need as many professional journalists on the field as possible these days.

— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) Feb 5, 2026

“Concert Joe” shares his concert tips and tricks  brooklyneagle.com/366069/bay…

— Brooklyn Eagle (@BklynEagle) Feb 5, 2026

Trump says he does not believe his team is good at public relations on immigration
thehill.com/homenews/adminis…

— The Hill (@thehill) Feb 5, 2026