Griffin Eckstein
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NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
July 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
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A $3 @mta.info subway fare and some good Q train timing can buy you one hell of a view of the July 4th fireworks and the Brooklyn Bridge light show!
Huge shoutout to the train operator for slow rolling over the Manhattan Bridge and the conductor for announcing it.
Huge shoutout to the train operator for slow rolling over the Manhattan Bridge and the conductor for announcing it.
July 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
A $3 @mta.info subway fare and some good Q train timing can buy you one hell of a view of the July 4th fireworks and the Brooklyn Bridge light show!
Huge shoutout to the train operator for slow rolling over the Manhattan Bridge and the conductor for announcing it.
Huge shoutout to the train operator for slow rolling over the Manhattan Bridge and the conductor for announcing it.
Yeah but didn’t you watch the Knicks close out at this random mexican restaurant in times square
June 14, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Yeah but didn’t you watch the Knicks close out at this random mexican restaurant in times square
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🚨 NEW TOOL for U.S. legal journalists ⚖️
I turned @allyjar.bsky.social's incredible crowdsourced Google doc on accessing state court records into an interactive map.
Check it out and let me know about any errors, missing information, or ways I can improve this thing (link below)
I turned @allyjar.bsky.social's incredible crowdsourced Google doc on accessing state court records into an interactive map.
Check it out and let me know about any errors, missing information, or ways I can improve this thing (link below)
May 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🚨 NEW TOOL for U.S. legal journalists ⚖️
I turned @allyjar.bsky.social's incredible crowdsourced Google doc on accessing state court records into an interactive map.
Check it out and let me know about any errors, missing information, or ways I can improve this thing (link below)
I turned @allyjar.bsky.social's incredible crowdsourced Google doc on accessing state court records into an interactive map.
Check it out and let me know about any errors, missing information, or ways I can improve this thing (link below)
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The New York Police Department opens an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man who authorities initially believed to be a suspect in a drug deal but later said was not.
NYPD investigation opened over 'disturbing' video of officers' use of force during arrest
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani described officers' conduct during the arrest as "extremely disturbing and unacceptable."
nbcnews.to
April 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
The New York Police Department opens an internal investigation after video showed officers punching and kicking a man who authorities initially believed to be a suspect in a drug deal but later said was not.
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Pro-Iran hackers published more than 300 emails and photos from what appears to be a personal email account for FBI Director Kash Patel, a bureau spokesperson confirms.
Iranian hackers publish emails allegedly stolen from Kash Patel
Hundreds of emails and photos from what appears to be FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account were published Friday by an Iran-linked hacking group.
nbcnews.to
March 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Pro-Iran hackers published more than 300 emails and photos from what appears to be a personal email account for FBI Director Kash Patel, a bureau spokesperson confirms.
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BREAKING
Voice of America staffers say in a new lawsuit that the Trump admin and Kari Lake have “censored news coming out of Iran,” including “stories about anti-government protests” and opposition to the regime.
They’ve sued over a breach of the statutorily-protected editorial firewall.
Voice of America staffers say in a new lawsuit that the Trump admin and Kari Lake have “censored news coming out of Iran,” including “stories about anti-government protests” and opposition to the regime.
They’ve sued over a breach of the statutorily-protected editorial firewall.
March 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
BREAKING
Voice of America staffers say in a new lawsuit that the Trump admin and Kari Lake have “censored news coming out of Iran,” including “stories about anti-government protests” and opposition to the regime.
They’ve sued over a breach of the statutorily-protected editorial firewall.
Voice of America staffers say in a new lawsuit that the Trump admin and Kari Lake have “censored news coming out of Iran,” including “stories about anti-government protests” and opposition to the regime.
They’ve sued over a breach of the statutorily-protected editorial firewall.
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A federal judge in DC rules that Kari Lake was not lawfully appointed and that actions she took as the claimed head of USAGM "shall have no force or effect," including last August's RIFs at the Voice of America.
March 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
A federal judge in DC rules that Kari Lake was not lawfully appointed and that actions she took as the claimed head of USAGM "shall have no force or effect," including last August's RIFs at the Voice of America.
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I interviewed an expert on what's happening with connectivity in Iran:
The longest blackout in Iran's history. Thousands dead. Documentation of war crimes dependent on Starlink. A regime that uses AI's ubiquity to undermine the credibility of evidence. www.theverge.com/policy/87184...
The longest blackout in Iran's history. Thousands dead. Documentation of war crimes dependent on Starlink. A regime that uses AI's ubiquity to undermine the credibility of evidence. www.theverge.com/policy/87184...
Shedding light on Iran’s longest internet blackout
A staggering death toll.
www.theverge.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
I interviewed an expert on what's happening with connectivity in Iran:
The longest blackout in Iran's history. Thousands dead. Documentation of war crimes dependent on Starlink. A regime that uses AI's ubiquity to undermine the credibility of evidence. www.theverge.com/policy/87184...
The longest blackout in Iran's history. Thousands dead. Documentation of war crimes dependent on Starlink. A regime that uses AI's ubiquity to undermine the credibility of evidence. www.theverge.com/policy/87184...
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In Minneapolis, smartphones have proven a crucial way for the public to document immigration enforcement efforts — and check the Trump administration's version of tragic events.
In fatal Minneapolis shootings, viral video plays the central role
In Minneapolis, smartphones have proven a crucial way for the public to document immigration enforcement efforts — and check the Trump administration's version of tragic events.
nbcnews.to
January 29, 2026 at 10:40 PM
In Minneapolis, smartphones have proven a crucial way for the public to document immigration enforcement efforts — and check the Trump administration's version of tragic events.
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"Of the nearly-300 eligible RAs, 85% voted on the bargained contract, all of whom supported the agreement. SWAN bargaining committee member and Tandon senior Ollie Mundahl told WSN the union encountered 'difficult negotiations' with the university’s legal representatives on multiple instances."
RAs to receive $2,600 stipends after reaching deal with NYU - Washington Square News
NYU’s RA union reached its first collective bargaining agreement with the university after more than nine months of negotiations, landing on a deal that increases resident assistants’ compensation and...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
"Of the nearly-300 eligible RAs, 85% voted on the bargained contract, all of whom supported the agreement. SWAN bargaining committee member and Tandon senior Ollie Mundahl told WSN the union encountered 'difficult negotiations' with the university’s legal representatives on multiple instances."
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In a remarkable court filing, DOJ also revealed that DOGE employees traded Social Security data on an unapproved third party server — Cloudflare — and may have sent private SSA info to a top DOGE adviser. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
In a remarkable court filing, DOJ also revealed that DOGE employees traded Social Security data on an unapproved third party server — Cloudflare — and may have sent private SSA info to a top DOGE adviser. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
A St. Paul resident says federal officers knocked on her door and asked her to identify Hmong and Asian households in her North End neighborhood last week.
ICE in St. Paul: Man roughly detained at gas station, Border Patrol chief jeered in Midway Target
Videos and photos show a prevalence of federal agents in St. Paul recently.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
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A Minneapolis driver was shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation.
DHS says it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
Mayor Jacob Frey says it did not appear that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent. nbcnews.to/4qI7AiA
DHS says it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
Mayor Jacob Frey says it did not appear that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent. nbcnews.to/4qI7AiA
January 7, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A Minneapolis driver was shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation.
DHS says it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
Mayor Jacob Frey says it did not appear that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent. nbcnews.to/4qI7AiA
DHS says it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
Mayor Jacob Frey says it did not appear that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent. nbcnews.to/4qI7AiA
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An ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis during an immigration-related operation, DHS says.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said it did not appear from social media video of the incident that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent.
Read more: nbcnews.to/3Nxtjv8
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said it did not appear from social media video of the incident that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent.
Read more: nbcnews.to/3Nxtjv8
January 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
An ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis during an immigration-related operation, DHS says.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said it did not appear from social media video of the incident that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent.
Read more: nbcnews.to/3Nxtjv8
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said it did not appear from social media video of the incident that the vehicle was being weaponized against the agent.
Read more: nbcnews.to/3Nxtjv8
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I've gone through this video a number of times now (hi I used to be a video editor at WaPo), and the officer pictured here, the officer who fired his weapon, and the officer walking toward the van at the end of the video all appear to be the same person.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I've gone through this video a number of times now (hi I used to be a video editor at WaPo), and the officer pictured here, the officer who fired his weapon, and the officer walking toward the van at the end of the video all appear to be the same person.
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Okay, remember in 2024 when RFK Jr. admitted he dumped a dead black bear cub in Central Park in 2014? An event that was a NY mystery for a decade?
if this story has also haunted you...... I got new docs, emails, & pics about it from NYC's Dept of Parks & Rec via FOIA:
www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr...
if this story has also haunted you...... I got new docs, emails, & pics about it from NYC's Dept of Parks & Rec via FOIA:
www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr...
New Records Reveal the Mess RFK Jr. Left When He Dumped a Dead Bear in Central Park
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a bear cub's corpse in Central Park in 2014 to "be fun." Records newly obtained by WIRED show what he left New York civil servants to clean up.
www.wired.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Okay, remember in 2024 when RFK Jr. admitted he dumped a dead black bear cub in Central Park in 2014? An event that was a NY mystery for a decade?
if this story has also haunted you...... I got new docs, emails, & pics about it from NYC's Dept of Parks & Rec via FOIA:
www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr...
if this story has also haunted you...... I got new docs, emails, & pics about it from NYC's Dept of Parks & Rec via FOIA:
www.wired.com/story/rfk-jr...
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BREAKING: ICE agent fatally shoots a driver after a group of people began blocking agents during an immigration-related operation in Minneapolis, DHS says.
Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said it was a "vehicle ramming related" incident.
nbcnews.to
January 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
BREAKING: ICE agent fatally shoots a driver after a group of people began blocking agents during an immigration-related operation in Minneapolis, DHS says.
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Extremely disturbing. If this is the incident, it is inconsistent with DHS's statement.
This is the video.
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Extremely disturbing. If this is the incident, it is inconsistent with DHS's statement.
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BREAKING
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City.
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City.
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 AM
BREAKING
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City.
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City.
Blank Street’s seasonal drink specials essentially being tea flavored tea and coffee flavored coffee…
November 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Blank Street’s seasonal drink specials essentially being tea flavored tea and coffee flavored coffee…
Hi Shawn, I am with NBC News. Would you give me a follow back so I can DM you about this video? Are you open to sharing it/licensing it? Thanks!
at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hi Shawn, I am with NBC News. Would you give me a follow back so I can DM you about this video? Are you open to sharing it/licensing it? Thanks!
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New: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch got advance notice from the Trump admin that ICE agents were about to conduct their aggressive Canal St. immigration raid — a revelation that could raise complex questions for Mamdani, who wants to as mayor keep her as PC. www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/06/n...
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch got Trump admin heads up before ICE raid on Canal Street
The revelation that Tisch had advance knowledge of the Trump administration’s Canal St. raids could raise a number of complicated questions for Zohran Mamdani, the mayoral-elect who has said …
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November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
New: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch got advance notice from the Trump admin that ICE agents were about to conduct their aggressive Canal St. immigration raid — a revelation that could raise complex questions for Mamdani, who wants to as mayor keep her as PC. www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/06/n...
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.