Jeff Gerst
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Bovino was forced out of Minnesota because the American people stood firm. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in below-freezing temps to peacefully defend their neighbors & freedoms.
We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.
We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Bovino was forced out of Minnesota because the American people stood firm. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in below-freezing temps to peacefully defend their neighbors & freedoms.
We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.
We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.
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Thank you, Mr. President.
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Thank you, Mr. President.
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I made a promise to Alex’s parents to continue to tell his story.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
January 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I made a promise to Alex’s parents to continue to tell his story.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
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“There’s a real abuse of law enforcement power to claim that law enforcement power can be deployed and withdrawn in exchange for policy or other concessions,” said Wendy Weiser of the Brennan Center, pointing to Bondi’s letter.
Trump push for voter data ratchets up election interference concerns
Democrats are voicing concerns the Trump administration could interfere in November's midterm elections as it seeks access to voter data across the country. Party leaders and election experts alike...
thehill.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:49 PM
“There’s a real abuse of law enforcement power to claim that law enforcement power can be deployed and withdrawn in exchange for policy or other concessions,” said Wendy Weiser of the Brennan Center, pointing to Bondi’s letter.
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The legislation comes after The Frontier and ProPublica found over 150 incidents where oilfield wastewater had gushed from the earth, releasing toxic chemicals — including some that cause cancer — near homes and farms and into drinking water sources.
New bills seek to rein in oil companies’ pollution of Oklahoma groundwater
The legislation comes after The Frontier and ProPublica found over 150 incidents where oilfield wastewater had gushed from the earth, releasing toxic chemicals — including some that cause cancer — nea...
www.readfrontier.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The legislation comes after The Frontier and ProPublica found over 150 incidents where oilfield wastewater had gushed from the earth, releasing toxic chemicals — including some that cause cancer — near homes and farms and into drinking water sources.
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Never forget how all of this happened - and remember in November.
January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Never forget how all of this happened - and remember in November.
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It seems more important than ever to remember Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, experience his spirit, and give witness to the values that reflect the possibility of who we are and what kind of world we can render.
As we face a government of bullies, Martin Luther King still challenges us to love
It seems more important than ever to remember Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, experience his spirit, and give witness to the values that reflect the possibility of who we are and what kind of world we...
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM
It seems more important than ever to remember Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, experience his spirit, and give witness to the values that reflect the possibility of who we are and what kind of world we can render.
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He helped build the religious right. Now he’s fighting ICE.
On this week's More To The Story, evangelical minister Rob Schenck explains why he’s trying to undo his own legacy as a former leader of the Christian nationalist movement.
🎧️ Listen here: tinyurl.com/3y2twknn
On this week's More To The Story, evangelical minister Rob Schenck explains why he’s trying to undo his own legacy as a former leader of the Christian nationalist movement.
🎧️ Listen here: tinyurl.com/3y2twknn
January 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM
He helped build the religious right. Now he’s fighting ICE.
On this week's More To The Story, evangelical minister Rob Schenck explains why he’s trying to undo his own legacy as a former leader of the Christian nationalist movement.
🎧️ Listen here: tinyurl.com/3y2twknn
On this week's More To The Story, evangelical minister Rob Schenck explains why he’s trying to undo his own legacy as a former leader of the Christian nationalist movement.
🎧️ Listen here: tinyurl.com/3y2twknn
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Listen up, MAGA.
Even MTG Is Demanding That MAGA Admit The Killing Of Alex Pretti Was Completely Unjustified
www.comicsands.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Listen up, MAGA.
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“I’m seeing our nation become more and more fascist before my eyes — I saw it. I saw it," the Rev. James Galasinski said, referencing his encounter with ICE in Minneapolis on Thursday. "I mean, demanding papers? I never thought I would live in a country like this.”
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
Hundreds of clergy descend on Minneapolis and go on lookout for ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith leaders, who hail from across the country and represent a range of religious traditions, deployed to neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, where DHS…
religionnews.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
“I’m seeing our nation become more and more fascist before my eyes — I saw it. I saw it," the Rev. James Galasinski said, referencing his encounter with ICE in Minneapolis on Thursday. "I mean, demanding papers? I never thought I would live in a country like this.”
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
religionnews.com/2026/01/22/h...
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Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/u...
Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Please, take the time to read or listen to the article.
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"This isn’t about immigration enforcement. This is straight-out fascism. ... They are using the mechanism of armed officers with masks who are beating up and killing citizens to create disruption, so they can use more force to eliminate the possibility they could be removed from office."
January 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM
"This isn’t about immigration enforcement. This is straight-out fascism. ... They are using the mechanism of armed officers with masks who are beating up and killing citizens to create disruption, so they can use more force to eliminate the possibility they could be removed from office."
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“I can’t look my daughters in the eye and say I’m running as a Republican, when they’re pulling over Hispanics and Asians because of the color of their skin and what they look like. I did not sign up for that.”
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
January 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM
“I can’t look my daughters in the eye and say I’m running as a Republican, when they’re pulling over Hispanics and Asians because of the color of their skin and what they look like. I did not sign up for that.”
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Lt. General Hertling's description of ICE is spot on.
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling on ICE: "They are an undisciplined militia and the leadership is awful...This is not policing and it's not military service. It's something dangerously undefined."
January 26, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Lt. General Hertling's description of ICE is spot on.
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This administration is not seeking the truth about Alex Pretti’s killing. It is trying to control the narrative before facts can surface. Smearing the dead, ignoring video evidence, and blocking investigations is not law and order. It is the erosion of democratic accountability in real time.
January 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM
This administration is not seeking the truth about Alex Pretti’s killing. It is trying to control the narrative before facts can surface. Smearing the dead, ignoring video evidence, and blocking investigations is not law and order. It is the erosion of democratic accountability in real time.
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The people of Minneapolis are responding and resisting in unspeakably brave, radically loving ways that we will speak of for years to come.
The 'theology of showing up' is making Minneapolis a holy place
The people of Minneapolis are responding and resisting in unspeakably brave, radically loving ways that we will speak of for years to come.
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 6:53 PM
The people of Minneapolis are responding and resisting in unspeakably brave, radically loving ways that we will speak of for years to come.
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The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association is asking to meet with President Donald Trump amid the ongoing surge of federal agents in the state. And Minnesota’s largest union representing law enforcement officers wants an emergency summit of local, state and federal officials.
Minnesota law enforcement officials call for White House meeting, emergency summit
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association is asking to meet with President Donald Trump amid the ongoing surge of federal agents in the state. And Minnesota’s largest union representing law enforceme...
www.mprnews.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association is asking to meet with President Donald Trump amid the ongoing surge of federal agents in the state. And Minnesota’s largest union representing law enforcement officers wants an emergency summit of local, state and federal officials.
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Rep. James Walkinshaw: "Perhaps in the Trump White House they're realizing that a line has been crossed here…We've seen a small handful of elected Republicans start to speak out. I hope more will find that courage to do so. It's what this moment demands of all Americans."
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Rep. James Walkinshaw: "Perhaps in the Trump White House they're realizing that a line has been crossed here…We've seen a small handful of elected Republicans start to speak out. I hope more will find that courage to do so. It's what this moment demands of all Americans."
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Is it really a “clash over the facts”?
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Is it really a “clash over the facts”?
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Officials had every reason to tell the truth. johnfdickerson.substack.com/p/officials-...
January 25, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Officials had every reason to tell the truth. johnfdickerson.substack.com/p/officials-...
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Andy Beshear: "It is very clear that this administration is willing to allow for the deaths of Americans to secure a certain number of deportations. That is not America first…If you believe in our rights as Americans, and you ought to be speaking up and you ought to be upset."
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Andy Beshear: "It is very clear that this administration is willing to allow for the deaths of Americans to secure a certain number of deportations. That is not America first…If you believe in our rights as Americans, and you ought to be speaking up and you ought to be upset."
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We have reached the point where any statement made by a Trump administration official must be assumed to be a lie until proven otherwise.
January 25, 2026 at 8:46 PM
We have reached the point where any statement made by a Trump administration official must be assumed to be a lie until proven otherwise.
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“I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say ‘The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the f*ck they want and make sh*t up as they go along.’” — George Conway
January 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM
“I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say ‘The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the f*ck they want and make sh*t up as they go along.’” — George Conway