@#1 ... Something of a contradiction there. ...

You noticed that also?

Europe looks to be stepping up, now that Pres Trump seems to be quite focused upon handing parts of Europe over to Pres Putin by destroying NATO.

And I will say once again ...

The only time NATO's article 5 (~an attack on one is an attack on all~) has been invoked occurred when NYC's World Trade Center was attacked.

And now, Pres Trump wants to abandon that alliance?

... Mr Elhorr said: "He had check-ins with ICE every year. Never missed a single one. Was never late to one." ...

How does this correlate with Pres Trump's never-ending, and unsubstantiated, assertions that he is only deporting the most violent?

The explanation I am waiting for regarding Ms Maxwell is ...

Why was she transferred to a ~Club Fed~ low security prison with all manner of perks after she talked with Dep AG Blanche? Who authorized that transfer. and why?

The Trump admin has been trying to claim it is the most transparent administration, yet, the answers to those simple questions seem to be lacking ...

From what I have heard, the "investigation" is being conducted by ICE, and not the usual FBI.

So, another cover-up?

@#4 ... This is legitimate, necessary law enforcement activity.
--You Know Who ...

imo, it is nothing less than an intimidation. Plain and simple.

An intimidation that just further exposes the [intentional?] acute lack of proper training for ICE.

@#40 ... You think posting on this forum holds Republicans accountable. ...

Directly? No.

Indirectly? Well that's a different story.

Who else might be reading this site for a view of current opinions?

More from the article ...

... "I don't think about her. I think she's a fraud," Trump told ABC News. "She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her."

When asked if he had seen video of the incident, the president said, "I haven't seen it. No, no. I hope I don't have to bother."

A livestream of the town hall showed the man standing and yelling at Omar, who was calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment after two fatal shootings involving immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis. The suspect was tackled and arrested after spraying the lawmaker.

Omar continued with the town hall after the incident, saying, "These fing aholes are not going to get away with it."

She struck an even more defiant tone in remarks after the event.

"I've survived war and I'm definitely going to survive intimidation or whatever these people think they can throw at me, because I'm built that way," the lawmaker said.

The Minnesota Democrat wrote later Tuesday on the social platform X: "I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work."

"I don't let bullies win," she added. "Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong." ...

@#8 ... I'd glad is speaking out against American fascism but holy shit does Bruce Springsteen's music suck. I never understood how he became so popular. ...

I am of a similar, though not as strong, opinion.

As I have mentioned many times here on this most august site that I attended college in NJ. Back in the early 70's.

As such, many of my college friends were from what we called "southern NJ" back then. Of course, compared to the NYC state of mind, places like Asbury Park, NJ are "southern NJ."

But I digress.

Anyway, my friends, back in the early 70's were all agog about this singer/band they have been seeing in local bar/cafes/venues. One of the things they gushed about him was that his concerts went on "for, like, forever," hours as contrasted with the usual 40-60 minute concert of the day.

Looking back, it was Springsteen's long live concerts that really excited his growing fan base.

All that aside...

I applaud Mr Springsteen for writing and releasing this song. He does seem to have an influence, i.e., people listen to his songs, and the meaning of his songs.

Kudos to Mr Springsteen.

Looks like world leaders are looking to trade around the US, instead of with the US.

@#3 ... a new name for the NFL since "Football" doesn't make sense ...