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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
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For those asking, the BBC examined the video here. And remember, monstering a victim to excuse an extra judicial killing is something psychopaths and bootlickers do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis
BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 AM
For those asking, the BBC examined the video here. And remember, monstering a victim to excuse an extra judicial killing is something psychopaths and bootlickers do.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Live your life so you don’t get called a liar in a Bruce Springsteen song
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Live your life so you don’t get called a liar in a Bruce Springsteen song
Wow, a uniform code of conduct…
These are a joke, all things they will ignore.
The Dem leadership in the senate is once again giving them cover. Useless.
These are a joke, all things they will ignore.
The Dem leadership in the senate is once again giving them cover. Useless.
SCHUMER says Democrats are “united” behind three DHS reforms
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
January 28, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Wow, a uniform code of conduct…
These are a joke, all things they will ignore.
The Dem leadership in the senate is once again giving them cover. Useless.
These are a joke, all things they will ignore.
The Dem leadership in the senate is once again giving them cover. Useless.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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You couldn't pay me enough to write "I'm afraid of white ladies yelling shame and throwing Aquafina bottles at me" in the paper
He’s shaken because 5 women asked for his credentials…imagine ICE asking you for your papers…
January 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
You couldn't pay me enough to write "I'm afraid of white ladies yelling shame and throwing Aquafina bottles at me" in the paper
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ICIJ is now on Apple News!
If you want to keep up with our work and support our organization, make sure to give us a follow: apple.news/TjqrobLHpTeq...
If you want to keep up with our work and support our organization, make sure to give us a follow: apple.news/TjqrobLHpTeq...
January 28, 2026 at 9:20 PM
ICIJ is now on Apple News!
If you want to keep up with our work and support our organization, make sure to give us a follow: apple.news/TjqrobLHpTeq...
If you want to keep up with our work and support our organization, make sure to give us a follow: apple.news/TjqrobLHpTeq...
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Sacrificing the health of your children to own the libs and because nobody is the boss of you
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Sacrificing the health of your children to own the libs and because nobody is the boss of you
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A Cabinet secretary does not report to the White House deputy chief of staff for policy.
Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
January 28, 2026 at 9:23 PM
A Cabinet secretary does not report to the White House deputy chief of staff for policy.
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Republicans are literally killing us and Democrats like @gluesenkampperez.house.gov are helping them
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (one of 7 Democrats who just voted to fund DHS) defends her stance.
Argues funding for ICE "is not the question." Instead, Senate Democrats have leverage for various demands.
"I think they could negotiate to replace Noem with someone that doesn't skirt the filibuster."
Argues funding for ICE "is not the question." Instead, Senate Democrats have leverage for various demands.
"I think they could negotiate to replace Noem with someone that doesn't skirt the filibuster."
January 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Republicans are literally killing us and Democrats like @gluesenkampperez.house.gov are helping them
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“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
That second paragraph might come to pass because it’s easy for these people to blame a woman and she has embarrassed her Dear Leader. But I don’t think there’s enough garlic or holy water in all of DC to make Miller go away. I’m glad he’s going there, though.
Schumer calls for Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to be removed from their jobs.
January 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM
That second paragraph might come to pass because it’s easy for these people to blame a woman and she has embarrassed her Dear Leader. But I don’t think there’s enough garlic or holy water in all of DC to make Miller go away. I’m glad he’s going there, though.
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Mommy Mondays with Tony Dokoupil
Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
‘CBS Evening News’: Tony Dokoupil Under Fire for Interviewing His Own Mom
Viewers accuse CBS News of 'dumbing down.'
www.yahoo.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Mommy Mondays with Tony Dokoupil
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He's. Not. Pivoting.
He's NOT. De-escalating.
He's. STILL. Blaming Pretti for his own death.
He's. STILL. Not allowing independent investigations.
He's. JUST. Replacing one fascist lunatic with another.
He's. The same. Exact. Authoritarian. Piece of shit. He's always been
He's NOT. De-escalating.
He's. STILL. Blaming Pretti for his own death.
He's. STILL. Not allowing independent investigations.
He's. JUST. Replacing one fascist lunatic with another.
He's. The same. Exact. Authoritarian. Piece of shit. He's always been
January 28, 2026 at 2:13 AM
He's. Not. Pivoting.
He's NOT. De-escalating.
He's. STILL. Blaming Pretti for his own death.
He's. STILL. Not allowing independent investigations.
He's. JUST. Replacing one fascist lunatic with another.
He's. The same. Exact. Authoritarian. Piece of shit. He's always been
He's NOT. De-escalating.
He's. STILL. Blaming Pretti for his own death.
He's. STILL. Not allowing independent investigations.
He's. JUST. Replacing one fascist lunatic with another.
He's. The same. Exact. Authoritarian. Piece of shit. He's always been
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Oh she’s BROKE broke
January 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Oh she’s BROKE broke
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LISTEN. The Boss has a song for us.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
LISTEN. The Boss has a song for us.
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Encouraging people like this who are incapable of shame or contrition to apologize is counterproductive because it then puts his parents in the spotlight and pressures them to grant forgiveness and grace to people who deserve neither.
Anderson Cooper played side-by-side video of Noem and Bovino smearing the victim of Saturday's shooting, then said, "If either of these public officials had an ounce of decency, they would call up Alex Pretti's parents and apologize."
January 28, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Encouraging people like this who are incapable of shame or contrition to apologize is counterproductive because it then puts his parents in the spotlight and pressures them to grant forgiveness and grace to people who deserve neither.
He only said that there will be an audit of the expenses incurred by the Venezuelan government from the $300 million. That doesn’t cover an audit of the revenues (who was it sold to, was it at market prices, were any “fees” taken off the top), or of the other $200 million. I hope someone followed up
SHAHEEN: It's been reported that the oil sold for $500 million and $300 million went to Venezuelan government. What happened to the other $200 million?
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
RUBIO: It's still sitting in the account is my understanding
SHAHEEN: The account in Qatar?
RUBIO: Yes
January 28, 2026 at 4:28 PM
He only said that there will be an audit of the expenses incurred by the Venezuelan government from the $300 million. That doesn’t cover an audit of the revenues (who was it sold to, was it at market prices, were any “fees” taken off the top), or of the other $200 million. I hope someone followed up
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two people have been shot dead in the street. two members of congress have been physically assaulted in the span of a week. barack obama said to go listen to a podcast.
obama is under no obligation to speak out against this stuff, he doesnt hold any office. but he's the most respected and liked ex president with a major platform to denounce this. and every time he says something its wrapped in bubble wrap.
January 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
two people have been shot dead in the street. two members of congress have been physically assaulted in the span of a week. barack obama said to go listen to a podcast.
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Rand Paul: "There has to be an investigation. I don't know who trusts an investigation done by DHS when they're the ones calling this person an 'assassin,' a 'domestic terrorist,' saying he was assaulting police. How can they be in charge of an independent investigation? Something's got to happen."
January 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Rand Paul: "There has to be an investigation. I don't know who trusts an investigation done by DHS when they're the ones calling this person an 'assassin,' a 'domestic terrorist,' saying he was assaulting police. How can they be in charge of an independent investigation? Something's got to happen."
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I love this answer honestly, ima start saying "I'm a farmer" when I want to get out of something, especially if thing I'm avoiding is squarely one of my non-farmhand responsibilities
Suddenly republicans have forgotten what the constitution says 🤷🏼 🇺🇸
January 28, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I love this answer honestly, ima start saying "I'm a farmer" when I want to get out of something, especially if thing I'm avoiding is squarely one of my non-farmhand responsibilities
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Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
‘CBS Evening News’: Tony Dokoupil Under Fire for Interviewing His Own Mom
Viewers accuse CBS News of 'dumbing down.'
www.yahoo.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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Thank you, Mr. President.
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Thank you, Mr. President.