Bruce Little
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Founder of Grandparents for Our Revolution. Interests include progressive politics, the Streamline Moderne Era, vintage California citrus crate labels, landscape photography, retro pop, & local history.
Former GOP strategist Steve Schmidt has strongly condemned a video released by the DHS under the Trump administration, labeling it as "pure propaganda" and part of a broader pattern of rhetoric he characterizes as a "war on Americans"
Watch the video and judge yourself.
Watch the video and judge yourself.
657K views · 19K reactions | Trump's Homeland Security Department Is Releasing Violent Propaganda | The Warning with Steve Schmidt
Trump's Homeland Security Department Is Releasing Violent Propaganda
www.facebook.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Former GOP strategist Steve Schmidt has strongly condemned a video released by the DHS under the Trump administration, labeling it as "pure propaganda" and part of a broader pattern of rhetoric he characterizes as a "war on Americans"
Watch the video and judge yourself.
Watch the video and judge yourself.
Trump’s income from sales of Trump Wine and Cider at Coast Guard Exchanges may violate the Constitution’s Domestic Emoluments Clause, which prevents the president from receiving profits, gains or advantages from the federal government outside of his government salary and benefits
CREW requests records on selling Trump Wine and Cider at Coast Guard Exchanges - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW requested records from the U.S. Coast Guard concerning the sale of Trump-branded alcoholic beverages at Coast Guard Exchanges.
www.citizensforethics.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Trump’s income from sales of Trump Wine and Cider at Coast Guard Exchanges may violate the Constitution’s Domestic Emoluments Clause, which prevents the president from receiving profits, gains or advantages from the federal government outside of his government salary and benefits
6 of the insurrectionists are charged with committing child sex crimes, at least 5 were charged with illegal possession of weapons, 5 were arrested for driving under the influence, 2 of these cases of reckless driving resulted in a fatality, and 2 were charged with rape.
At least 33 pardoned insurrectionists face other criminal charges—but many are now going free - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
At least 33 January 6th insurrectionists pardoned by Trump have been rearrested, charged or sentenced for other crimes since January 6, 2021.
www.citizensforethics.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:40 AM
6 of the insurrectionists are charged with committing child sex crimes, at least 5 were charged with illegal possession of weapons, 5 were arrested for driving under the influence, 2 of these cases of reckless driving resulted in a fatality, and 2 were charged with rape.
Another loss for Trump . . .
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Trump's administration cannot carry out steep cuts to federal grant funding provided by the National Institutes of Health to universities engaged in scientific and medical research.
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Trump's administration cannot carry out steep cuts to federal grant funding provided by the National Institutes of Health to universities engaged in scientific and medical research.
Trump administration cannot slash NIH research funding, court rules
District Judge Angel Kelley last year blocked the cuts, and on Monday the appeals court agreed.
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Another loss for Trump . . .
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Trump's administration cannot carry out steep cuts to federal grant funding provided by the National Institutes of Health to universities engaged in scientific and medical research.
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that Trump's administration cannot carry out steep cuts to federal grant funding provided by the National Institutes of Health to universities engaged in scientific and medical research.
This contradicts Trump's assertion that he spoke to all U.S. companies of oil before & after Maduro was captured about his plans to invest in the country.
Oil execs say plans to extract oil would be hampered by the lack of infrastructure, which will take many years & heavy investment.
Oil execs say plans to extract oil would be hampered by the lack of infrastructure, which will take many years & heavy investment.
Oil executives say that the Trump administration did not consult US oil majors regarding Venezuela.
Contrary to President Trump's claims, oil executives reveal that ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron were not consulted about Venezuela. Unnamed sources emphasize the sensitive nature. #OilIndustr...
www.oedigital.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:29 AM
This contradicts Trump's assertion that he spoke to all U.S. companies of oil before & after Maduro was captured about his plans to invest in the country.
Oil execs say plans to extract oil would be hampered by the lack of infrastructure, which will take many years & heavy investment.
Oil execs say plans to extract oil would be hampered by the lack of infrastructure, which will take many years & heavy investment.
An unstable Trump finally returned to DC Sunday evening after his lengthy holiday stay at Mar-a-Lago.
He keep himself busy, launching into a social media tirade on Truth Social. He made more than 90 posts in just 55 minutes during the early hours of Sunday morning, many shared conspiracy theories.
He keep himself busy, launching into a social media tirade on Truth Social. He made more than 90 posts in just 55 minutes during the early hours of Sunday morning, many shared conspiracy theories.
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
An unstable Trump finally returned to DC Sunday evening after his lengthy holiday stay at Mar-a-Lago.
He keep himself busy, launching into a social media tirade on Truth Social. He made more than 90 posts in just 55 minutes during the early hours of Sunday morning, many shared conspiracy theories.
He keep himself busy, launching into a social media tirade on Truth Social. He made more than 90 posts in just 55 minutes during the early hours of Sunday morning, many shared conspiracy theories.
120% manpower boost, with recruits now accepted as young as 18.
ICE adds 12,000 new agents as force ramped up for 2026 crackdown in an attempt to meet Trump's 2024 campaign pledge to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
Some critics worry that political urgency may sideline ICE oversight.
ICE adds 12,000 new agents as force ramped up for 2026 crackdown in an attempt to meet Trump's 2024 campaign pledge to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
Some critics worry that political urgency may sideline ICE oversight.
ICE adds 12,000 new agents as force ramped up for 2026 crackdown
Critics have expressed worries that the speed and scope of the hiring drive, along with contentious recruitment messaging, could put a strain on training, oversight, and accountability
www.themirror.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:39 AM
120% manpower boost, with recruits now accepted as young as 18.
ICE adds 12,000 new agents as force ramped up for 2026 crackdown in an attempt to meet Trump's 2024 campaign pledge to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
Some critics worry that political urgency may sideline ICE oversight.
ICE adds 12,000 new agents as force ramped up for 2026 crackdown in an attempt to meet Trump's 2024 campaign pledge to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
Some critics worry that political urgency may sideline ICE oversight.
What could possibly go wrong?
The US is making plans to try to intercept a fleeing oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, according to four people familiar with the matter, setting up a possible confrontation between Washington and the Kremlin over the vessel’s fate.
The US is making plans to try to intercept a fleeing oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, according to four people familiar with the matter, setting up a possible confrontation between Washington and the Kremlin over the vessel’s fate.
US is making plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, sources say | CNN Politics
The US is making plans to try to intercept a fleeing oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, according to four people familiar with the matter, setting up a possible confrontation betwee...
www.cnn.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
What could possibly go wrong?
The US is making plans to try to intercept a fleeing oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, according to four people familiar with the matter, setting up a possible confrontation between Washington and the Kremlin over the vessel’s fate.
The US is making plans to try to intercept a fleeing oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, according to four people familiar with the matter, setting up a possible confrontation between Washington and the Kremlin over the vessel’s fate.
Republicans put one of Trump's most significant goals on ice on today by refusing to change the John F. Kennedy Center's name officially.
However, Republicans rebuffed Trump by leaving out any provisions in the most recent appropriations bill that would officially change the name
However, Republicans rebuffed Trump by leaving out any provisions in the most recent appropriations bill that would officially change the name
Republicans officially rebuke Trump's MAGA rebrand of Kennedy Center
Republicans put one of President Donald Trump's most significant goals on ice on Monday by refusing to change the John F. Kennedy Center's name officially. Trump has been trying for months to rebrand ...
www.rawstory.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Republicans put one of Trump's most significant goals on ice on today by refusing to change the John F. Kennedy Center's name officially.
However, Republicans rebuffed Trump by leaving out any provisions in the most recent appropriations bill that would officially change the name
However, Republicans rebuffed Trump by leaving out any provisions in the most recent appropriations bill that would officially change the name
Know who is controlling the airways ...
January 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Know who is controlling the airways ...
James Talarico:
“The biggest divide in this country is not left vs right, it’s top vs bottom — this new war is just the latest example of how billionaires run this country, run this economy, run this government, & now run our foreign policy”
“The biggest divide in this country is not left vs right, it’s top vs bottom — this new war is just the latest example of how billionaires run this country, run this economy, run this government, & now run our foreign policy”
January 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
James Talarico:
“The biggest divide in this country is not left vs right, it’s top vs bottom — this new war is just the latest example of how billionaires run this country, run this economy, run this government, & now run our foreign policy”
“The biggest divide in this country is not left vs right, it’s top vs bottom — this new war is just the latest example of how billionaires run this country, run this economy, run this government, & now run our foreign policy”
This administration's immigration crackdown is creating workforce shortages in essential roles like care-giving, forcing fearful parents to keep their kids home from school, and breaking apart vibrant and diverse communities across the country.
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What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
This administration's immigration crackdown is creating workforce shortages in essential roles like care-giving, forcing fearful parents to keep their kids home from school, and breaking apart vibrant and diverse communities across the country.
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In last year’s general election, young women moved to the populist left considerably more than young men moved to the populist right.
Current voting intention polls show these trends not only persisting but becoming more pronounced.
Current voting intention polls show these trends not only persisting but becoming more pronounced.
Young women are radicalising
Britain's young women are sad, alienated and increasingly left-wing
www.newstatesman.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:48 PM
In last year’s general election, young women moved to the populist left considerably more than young men moved to the populist right.
Current voting intention polls show these trends not only persisting but becoming more pronounced.
Current voting intention polls show these trends not only persisting but becoming more pronounced.
