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Matt Novak

@paleofuture.bsky.social

Reporter at @Gizmodo.com. I’ve been writing about the history of futurism at @Paleofuture.com since 2007. Email: mnovak@gizmodo.com Signal: mattnovak.11

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Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 6m ago

Trump just posted this screenshot of multiple headlines from the Wall Street Journal. Are we supposed to focus on the stock market rising or the fact that it’s only happening because the Trump regime is good at manipulating markets through promises of an end to the Iran War?

Trump post: Stocks Leap, Oil Slides After Bessent Says Iran Deal Could Be Close 21 min ago Wayfair Shares Jump on Higher Demand in U.S. Furniture Business
Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 11m ago

“Back at Camp David, as he was confronted by Trump over the bare weapons stockpile, Hegseth defended himself and blamed his deputy, Stephen Feinberg, for the shortages and for not ensuring Trump was fully apprised of the issue, both persons familiar said.”

Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns

At a Camp David summit this weekend, President Trump demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over extreme munitions shortages.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2h ago

This couple came legally. They applied for asylum before their visas expired, wanting to do it all by the books. After six months, they applied for work permits to stay afloat, passing background checks. They worked legally and paid taxes while government delay dragged on. Then ICE came for them.

The couple quickly became key to Chicago’s nightlife, curating events and performing in some of Chicago’s most popular venues. They were getting ready for their biggest venture yet: following Karol G’s tour across the country, hosting unofficial afterparties. But on Sunday morning, as the couple walked out of their rideshare outside of Midway Airport, they were apprehended by federal immigration agents. The two were on their way to take a flight to Washington, D.C., the first stop of the tour. They never made it through the door. The Department of Homeland Security said it had arrested Panqueva, 26, and Paez, 27, for overstaying their visas, which both expired in 2022. But their attorney, Enrique Espinoza, said the pair had applied for asylum within the required time frame before their visas expired. The two both have asylum cases, Social Security numbers, work permits and the documents required for their ongoing legal process, Espinoza said.
Laura Rodríguez Presa@lauranrodriguez.bsky.social · 4h ago

The couple’s arrest outside Midway Airport aligns with what immigration attorneys across the country have observed in recent months: an increase in ICE arrests at airports of people traveling domestically with expired visas but pending immigration cases. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/05/c...

Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · 5h ago

"Set three years after the U.S. Congress has enacted a mandate that extra-marital sex is only legal one night a year..." I honestly thought in the trailers they were making a bad joke about Valentine's Day or something.

RogerEbert.com@ebertvoices.bsky.social · 8h ago

"If this is what it takes to get a rom-com greenlit these days, maybe we should just let them die. Death with dignity is surely a better fate for the genre than fascist capitulation." @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social from her zero star review of ONE NIGHT ONLY:

Ruth Zakarin@ruthz.bsky.social · 7h ago

This highlights a profound impact of Trump — the further normalization of violence against women. Trump got elected in spite of his long history of violence against women. He is not held accountable when he continues to abuse women. 1/2

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 10h ago

Max Miller on why he's staying in the race: "When we go back to 2015 and 2016, & people in the media looked at President Trump, & everyone came out with allegations. Dozens of women, dozens of crazy allegations, dozens of nasty criminal misconduct. And you know what he did? He stayed in the fight."

Corey Rayburn Yung@coreyryung.bsky.social · yesterday

In addition to having no experience in immigration, their website shows Ilya Shapiro (!) and disgraced former law prof Joshua Wright (!) as Senior Counsel. I don't think this massive contract was awarded to give immigrant children effective, zealous advocacy. burkegroup.law/our-team/

Our Team - BURKE LAW GROUP, PLLC

Our Team

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Politico@politico.com · yesterday

26-employee Texas law firm gets $150M to represent 24,000 children in immigration court

Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · yesterday

Now I’m no operational security expert, but if I was building a highly sensitive military facility I would probably refrain from posting photos of that facility as it’s being built.

Trump: The very complex and expensive structure, being built for the United States Military, at the East Wing of the White House. This picture does not yet include the DronePort, where the steel, which is already fabricated and ready to go, will be delivered, imminently. The Project is on cost, and substantially ahead of schedule. We are working very closely with the United States Secret Service, and Military, and this Military Complex is the best of the best! It will provide the highest level of Defense, Offense, and Safety for the people of Washington, D.C., and for, importantly, future Presidents. Also rising is the desperately needed Ballroom, something which former Presidents have wanted for 150 years, which sits directly under the elevated DronePort, and is paid for by Great American Patriots — No Taxpayer Money! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMPTrump’s photo of the construction at the White House