DavidElfin
@davidelfin.bsky.social
Longtime journalist & author. Devoted dad. Dog person. Lifelong friend, good neighbor and citizen. Proud D.C. native, Bethesda resident, alum of BCC HS, Penn & Syracuse. Fan of sports, history, classic rock, movies, TV and biographies.
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I am a one-issue voter: Get Republicans out of office.
September 14, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I am a one-issue voter: Get Republicans out of office.
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Good morning. Donald Trump, who believes climate change is a hoax, that his economy is the best ever, that FEMA is overstaffed and needs to be trimmed down, that he has singlehandedly solved many wars, now demands Ukraine stop bombing Russian refineries.
Dear Ukraine: keep it up!
Dear Ukraine: keep it up!
September 14, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Good morning. Donald Trump, who believes climate change is a hoax, that his economy is the best ever, that FEMA is overstaffed and needs to be trimmed down, that he has singlehandedly solved many wars, now demands Ukraine stop bombing Russian refineries.
Dear Ukraine: keep it up!
Dear Ukraine: keep it up!
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The surest sign that a majority SCOTUS decision was moral, fair, and based on existing law:
September 15, 2026 at 12:42 AM
The surest sign that a majority SCOTUS decision was moral, fair, and based on existing law:
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$4.7 million in Epstein-connected money flowing directly to the Mike Rogers campaign.
They’ve bought his loyalty.
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/donors-named-in-epstein-files-gave-nearly-4-7-million-to-mike-rogers-and-groups-backing-him/
They’ve bought his loyalty.
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/donors-named-in-epstein-files-gave-nearly-4-7-million-to-mike-rogers-and-groups-backing-him/
September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
$4.7 million in Epstein-connected money flowing directly to the Mike Rogers campaign.
They’ve bought his loyalty.
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/donors-named-in-epstein-files-gave-nearly-4-7-million-to-mike-rogers-and-groups-backing-him/
They’ve bought his loyalty.
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/donors-named-in-epstein-files-gave-nearly-4-7-million-to-mike-rogers-and-groups-backing-him/
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BREAKING NYT:
Investigators may have broken state laws under the direction of top Trump Homeland Security leaders by posing as voters as part of an expansive effort to find noncitizens on the nation's voter rolls, according to a federal whistleblower's account just released.
Investigators may have broken state laws under the direction of top Trump Homeland Security leaders by posing as voters as part of an expansive effort to find noncitizens on the nation's voter rolls, according to a federal whistleblower's account just released.
Whistle-Blower: Federal Agents May Have Broken State Laws in Search For Voter Fraud
Agents expressed concern about being directed by top Homeland Security leaders to use private information to look up voter records in state databases.
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
BREAKING NYT:
Investigators may have broken state laws under the direction of top Trump Homeland Security leaders by posing as voters as part of an expansive effort to find noncitizens on the nation's voter rolls, according to a federal whistleblower's account just released.
Investigators may have broken state laws under the direction of top Trump Homeland Security leaders by posing as voters as part of an expansive effort to find noncitizens on the nation's voter rolls, according to a federal whistleblower's account just released.
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Why is a Russian oligarch footing the bill for Donald Jr.'s wedding?
Is the Trump family not making enough money off their crypto grift and other schemes? Do they need to sell out American interests to Russia for a cheap buck as well?
Is the Trump family not making enough money off their crypto grift and other schemes? Do they need to sell out American interests to Russia for a cheap buck as well?
Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
www.propublica.org
September 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Why is a Russian oligarch footing the bill for Donald Jr.'s wedding?
Is the Trump family not making enough money off their crypto grift and other schemes? Do they need to sell out American interests to Russia for a cheap buck as well?
Is the Trump family not making enough money off their crypto grift and other schemes? Do they need to sell out American interests to Russia for a cheap buck as well?
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I just got back from Ukraine—a country fighting every day for its survival.
Then I came home to this: a Putin-linked Russian oligarch paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations.
Don Jr. says he’s simply a close friend.
Uh huh
Then I came home to this: a Putin-linked Russian oligarch paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations.
Don Jr. says he’s simply a close friend.
Uh huh
September 14, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I just got back from Ukraine—a country fighting every day for its survival.
Then I came home to this: a Putin-linked Russian oligarch paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations.
Don Jr. says he’s simply a close friend.
Uh huh
Then I came home to this: a Putin-linked Russian oligarch paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations.
Don Jr. says he’s simply a close friend.
Uh huh
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The crowd erupts in chants of "Shame on you!" as Roger Marshall tries to explain why he sued 700 of his patients, leading to 81 arrests:
September 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
The crowd erupts in chants of "Shame on you!" as Roger Marshall tries to explain why he sued 700 of his patients, leading to 81 arrests:
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Dog Bound by the Neck and Dragged to Death: Punish Those Responsible
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Dog Bound by the Neck and Dragged to Death: Punish Those Responsible - ForceChange
A dog suffered fatal internal trauma after individuals cornered him and bound his neck tightly with coarse ropes before dragging him across asphalt. Authorities must identify and punish the perpetrato...
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September 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Dog Bound by the Neck and Dragged to Death: Punish Those Responsible
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Trump was never held accountable for trying to overturn the 2020 election. Thats is why he 100 percent will try to overturn the 2026 election when Democrats win Congress. The only question is Are Democratic leaders ready?!
September 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Trump was never held accountable for trying to overturn the 2020 election. Thats is why he 100 percent will try to overturn the 2026 election when Democrats win Congress. The only question is Are Democratic leaders ready?!
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It was a spectacular day in the park. Right down to the incredible sunset, which was a perfect replay of this one.
Wish you were here.
Wish you were here.
September 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
It was a spectacular day in the park. Right down to the incredible sunset, which was a perfect replay of this one.
Wish you were here.
Wish you were here.
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KENTUCKY Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social endorses @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social for governor of TENNESSEE 👇🏽
September 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM
KENTUCKY Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social endorses @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social for governor of TENNESSEE 👇🏽
I love local hero Frances Tiafoe's grit, but Ben Shelton is just playing too well right now. Tiafoe remains without a Grand Slam final appearance. Sigh.
September 12, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I love local hero Frances Tiafoe's grit, but Ben Shelton is just playing too well right now. Tiafoe remains without a Grand Slam final appearance. Sigh.
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If you have to speak fluent English to serve in the US government, how the hell is Markwayne Mullin DHS Secretary?
September 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
If you have to speak fluent English to serve in the US government, how the hell is Markwayne Mullin DHS Secretary?
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I wish...
September 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM
I wish...
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I absolutely LOVE this.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
September 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I absolutely LOVE this.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
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Final: Nats 4, Angels 3. Cade Cavalli struck out 9 over 6+ innings. Jorbit Vivas delivered the go-ahead, 2-run double in the 8th. Erik Tolman gave up a 2-out, 2-strike RBI double in the 9th but got the final out to snap the Nationals' 7-game losing streak.
September 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Final: Nats 4, Angels 3. Cade Cavalli struck out 9 over 6+ innings. Jorbit Vivas delivered the go-ahead, 2-run double in the 8th. Erik Tolman gave up a 2-out, 2-strike RBI double in the 9th but got the final out to snap the Nationals' 7-game losing streak.
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First Antarctic-wide map of grounded icebergs reveals 'picket fence effect' holding sea ice in place
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First Antarctic-wide map of grounded icebergs reveals 'picket fence effect' holding sea ice in place
For the first time, important features of the Antarctic coastal zone have been mapped at high resolution around the continent by training an artificial intelligence tool to accurately recognize ground...
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September 12, 2026 at 1:55 AM
First Antarctic-wide map of grounded icebergs reveals 'picket fence effect' holding sea ice in place
phys.org/news/2026-09...
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JUST IN: A federal judge concludes that DHS leaders arbitrarily decided to cut FEMA staff by 50% even though it damaged the agency's ability to fulfill its mission — and leaders hid their comms about it on auto-delete Signal chains. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge concludes that DHS leaders arbitrarily decided to cut FEMA staff by 50% even though it damaged the agency's ability to fulfill its mission — and leaders hid their comms about it on auto-delete Signal chains. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...