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Reformed January 6th participant (who refused a pardon): “You can't gaslight me. I was there. I saw the officers being pepper sprayed. I watched one of them fall down and hit his head and his back. So don't be telling me it wasn't violent.”
January 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Reformed January 6th participant (who refused a pardon): “You can't gaslight me. I was there. I saw the officers being pepper sprayed. I watched one of them fall down and hit his head and his back. So don't be telling me it wasn't violent.”
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Some scam PACs are bilking people with No Kings branding. I strongly advise you prioritize organizing with your community over donating online to anyone (us included). But if you want to donate, you can go to Indivisible.org or pick your favorite real No Kings partner at NoKings.org/partners
@indivisible.org FYI found a scam PAC that's probably stealing a copyright from you www.no-kings.io
No Kings PAC
www.no-kings.io
January 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Some scam PACs are bilking people with No Kings branding. I strongly advise you prioritize organizing with your community over donating online to anyone (us included). But if you want to donate, you can go to Indivisible.org or pick your favorite real No Kings partner at NoKings.org/partners
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311 Judges Understand The Constitution. 14 Judges Don’t Care!
14 Judges now have sided with Trump on his immigration policy. Pretty impressive, until you find out 311 have decided AGAINST him.
14 Judges now have sided with Trump on his immigration policy. Pretty impressive, until you find out 311 have decided AGAINST him.
January 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
311 Judges Understand The Constitution. 14 Judges Don’t Care!
14 Judges now have sided with Trump on his immigration policy. Pretty impressive, until you find out 311 have decided AGAINST him.
14 Judges now have sided with Trump on his immigration policy. Pretty impressive, until you find out 311 have decided AGAINST him.
💙 GOTV!
Even though he’s starting from behind in terms of total war chest, Doug Jones outraised Tommy Tuberville in December as they head into the Alabama gubernatorial race www.al.com/politics/202...
Doug Jones outraises Tuberville in December but trails Republican’s multimillion dollar lead
Jones and Tuberville appear headed for a rematch of their 2020 U.S. Senate race as Alabama elects a new governor.
www.al.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:59 PM
💙 GOTV!
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NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
n.pr
January 6, 2026 at 11:56 AM
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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Council on Strategic Risks Extreme Weather, Disinformation, and Security Webinar, Jan 8 https://ow.ly/SaNy50XSfz4 Tom Ellison Kate Starbird
January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Council on Strategic Risks Extreme Weather, Disinformation, and Security Webinar, Jan 8 https://ow.ly/SaNy50XSfz4 Tom Ellison Kate Starbird
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The future of propaganda studies is going to be lit. So much raw, primary source material to work with. Streams of it running directly out of the U.S. White House at the moment. www.whitehouse.gov/j6/
January 6: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
Discover the real January 6 story: peaceful protest turned tragedy, Deep State entrapment, media deception, and President Trump's triumphant pardons restoring justice to patriotic Americans.
www.whitehouse.gov
January 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The future of propaganda studies is going to be lit. So much raw, primary source material to work with. Streams of it running directly out of the U.S. White House at the moment. www.whitehouse.gov/j6/
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“hard work is good work!” 🪷 GOTV!
“hard work is good work!” 🪷 GOTV!
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January 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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“hard work is good work!” 🪷 GOTV!
“hard work is good work!” 🪷 GOTV!
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Today's news roundup:
-US sharply criticised over Maduro seizure at UNSC emergency meeting
-US plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker claimed by Russia
-Minneapolis hotel accused of turning away immigration agents
-Nvidia details new AI chip, Vera Rubin
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www.justsecurity.org/128067/early...
-US sharply criticised over Maduro seizure at UNSC emergency meeting
-US plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker claimed by Russia
-Minneapolis hotel accused of turning away immigration agents
-Nvidia details new AI chip, Vera Rubin
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www.justsecurity.org/128067/early...
Early Edition: January 6, 2026
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
www.justsecurity.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Today's news roundup:
-US sharply criticised over Maduro seizure at UNSC emergency meeting
-US plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker claimed by Russia
-Minneapolis hotel accused of turning away immigration agents
-Nvidia details new AI chip, Vera Rubin
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www.justsecurity.org/128067/early...
-US sharply criticised over Maduro seizure at UNSC emergency meeting
-US plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker claimed by Russia
-Minneapolis hotel accused of turning away immigration agents
-Nvidia details new AI chip, Vera Rubin
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www.justsecurity.org/128067/early...
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Why does it matter that Nicolás #Maduro told a US judge he’s still president of #Venezuela? International law prohibits prosecution of a sitting head of state in another country’s courts.
@keitnerlaw.com explains head of state immunity and the Maduro case:
www.justsecurity.org/128073/head-...
@keitnerlaw.com explains head of state immunity and the Maduro case:
www.justsecurity.org/128073/head-...
Head of State Immunity and Maduro on Trial
An international law professor answers frequently asked questions about immunity and Nicolás Maduro's arrest.
www.justsecurity.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Why does it matter that Nicolás #Maduro told a US judge he’s still president of #Venezuela? International law prohibits prosecution of a sitting head of state in another country’s courts.
@keitnerlaw.com explains head of state immunity and the Maduro case:
www.justsecurity.org/128073/head-...
@keitnerlaw.com explains head of state immunity and the Maduro case:
www.justsecurity.org/128073/head-...
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The emergence of AI-orchestrated cyber ops is reshaping the speed and scale of hacking.
The United States should respond by strengthening cyber defenses while managing the proliferation and misuse of advanced AI models, argues Teddy Nemeroff.
www.justsecurity.org/127053/era-a...
The United States should respond by strengthening cyber defenses while managing the proliferation and misuse of advanced AI models, argues Teddy Nemeroff.
www.justsecurity.org/127053/era-a...
The Era of AI-Orchestrated Hacking Has Begun: Here’s How the United States Should Respond
Policymakers & industry must ensure that organizations have access to fit-for-purpose cyber defenses & take steps to manage AI proliferation.
www.justsecurity.org
January 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The emergence of AI-orchestrated cyber ops is reshaping the speed and scale of hacking.
The United States should respond by strengthening cyber defenses while managing the proliferation and misuse of advanced AI models, argues Teddy Nemeroff.
www.justsecurity.org/127053/era-a...
The United States should respond by strengthening cyber defenses while managing the proliferation and misuse of advanced AI models, argues Teddy Nemeroff.
www.justsecurity.org/127053/era-a...
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Now updated
Expert FAQ on U.S. Military Actions on Venezuela and Boat Strikes
- when does 'armed conflict' end?
- was Maduro operation law enforcement?
- what legal implications for Venezuelan nationals in U.S.?
- more
By @tessbridgeman.bsky.social @mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social
Expert FAQ on U.S. Military Actions on Venezuela and Boat Strikes
- when does 'armed conflict' end?
- was Maduro operation law enforcement?
- what legal implications for Venezuelan nationals in U.S.?
- more
By @tessbridgeman.bsky.social @mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social
Expert Q&A on U.S. Military Actions on Venezuela and Boat Strikes
Expert FAQ on the U.S. military operations against Venezuela, high seas boat strikes, seizure of vessels and more.
www.justsecurity.org
January 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Now updated
Expert FAQ on U.S. Military Actions on Venezuela and Boat Strikes
- when does 'armed conflict' end?
- was Maduro operation law enforcement?
- what legal implications for Venezuelan nationals in U.S.?
- more
By @tessbridgeman.bsky.social @mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social
Expert FAQ on U.S. Military Actions on Venezuela and Boat Strikes
- when does 'armed conflict' end?
- was Maduro operation law enforcement?
- what legal implications for Venezuelan nationals in U.S.?
- more
By @tessbridgeman.bsky.social @mikeschmitt.bsky.social @rgoodlaw.bsky.social
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Walz: "This is a concerted effort to try to destroy the president's opponents, to destroy the rule of law. And it became apparent to me that he was going to do that with me being there, and I just feel along with my family that it's the best decision for Minnesota."
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Walz: "This is a concerted effort to try to destroy the president's opponents, to destroy the rule of law. And it became apparent to me that he was going to do that with me being there, and I just feel along with my family that it's the best decision for Minnesota."
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This will devastate millions of families who rely on these services to survive.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
Trump Admin Says It's Cutting Welfare Funds To Blue States Over Alleged Minnesota Fraud
The cuts to several states come amid an escalating fraud fallout fueled by a dubious YouTube investigation of Minnesota
www.huffpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This will devastate millions of families who rely on these services to survive.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
Make no mistake: this has nothing to do with supposed "fraud" or any other excuse Trump whips up. This is about enacting revenge on states that stand up to him and his cruel agenda.
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Just as the Nazis successfully rewrote the history of their failed putsch, so Trump is feverishly recrafting the history of Jan 6, using all the levers of power to do so. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 6, five years on: sustained effort by Trump to rewrite history
President and Republican allies have tried to make sure the deadly attack on the Capitol has been erased from memory
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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The destruction of NATO has always been the goal.
Warner: "Nothing would lead to the absolute destruction of NATO more than US aggressive action against a longtime ally like Denmark"
Schumer: "I asked for assurances that they were not planning operations in other countries like Colombia and Cuba, and I was very very disappointed in their answer"
Schumer: "I asked for assurances that they were not planning operations in other countries like Colombia and Cuba, and I was very very disappointed in their answer"
January 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The destruction of NATO has always been the goal.
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On the first day back following the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro & first lady Cilia Flores, 6 Senate Democrats vote yea to confirm Keith Bass as an Assistant Secretary of Defense by a vote of 50-35.
January 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM
On the first day back following the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro & first lady Cilia Flores, 6 Senate Democrats vote yea to confirm Keith Bass as an Assistant Secretary of Defense by a vote of 50-35.
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Why did Gallego vote yes? I looked up the Keith Bass nomination and military.com had an article about him being canned for incompetence in a government position. What good comes out of this yes vote?
Military and Veteran Benefits, News, Veteran Jobs
Military.com helps millions of military-connected Americans access military and veteran benefits and news, find jobs and enjoy military discounts.
military.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Why did Gallego vote yes? I looked up the Keith Bass nomination and military.com had an article about him being canned for incompetence in a government position. What good comes out of this yes vote?
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@abigailspanberger.com
Please remove all official Commonwealth of Virginia communication accounts off of X/Twitter upon assumption of the office of Governor.
That platform is now being used to produce non-consensual harassment materials as well as criminal CSAM, and its owner is not stopping it.
Please remove all official Commonwealth of Virginia communication accounts off of X/Twitter upon assumption of the office of Governor.
That platform is now being used to produce non-consensual harassment materials as well as criminal CSAM, and its owner is not stopping it.
January 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
@abigailspanberger.com
Please remove all official Commonwealth of Virginia communication accounts off of X/Twitter upon assumption of the office of Governor.
That platform is now being used to produce non-consensual harassment materials as well as criminal CSAM, and its owner is not stopping it.
Please remove all official Commonwealth of Virginia communication accounts off of X/Twitter upon assumption of the office of Governor.
That platform is now being used to produce non-consensual harassment materials as well as criminal CSAM, and its owner is not stopping it.
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it's going Great as the Trump admin has to admit they made up a cartel
January 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM
it's going Great as the Trump admin has to admit they made up a cartel
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In his continuing revenge tour, Trump has frozen funding for “child care subsidies, social services and cash support for low-income families” to five very specific states: CA, NY, IL, MN, and CO. All of them are led by Democrats.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
In his continuing revenge tour, Trump has frozen funding for “child care subsidies, social services and cash support for low-income families” to five very specific states: CA, NY, IL, MN, and CO. All of them are led by Democrats.
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Reminder: Trump’s pardon of nearly 1,600 insurrectionists included this guy – the guy who wore a “Camp Auschwitz” shirt while he stormed the Capitol.
Trump released him. Just like he released the leader of the Proud Boys, and multiple people who have since committed new violent crimes.
Trump released him. Just like he released the leader of the Proud Boys, and multiple people who have since committed new violent crimes.
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Reminder: Trump’s pardon of nearly 1,600 insurrectionists included this guy – the guy who wore a “Camp Auschwitz” shirt while he stormed the Capitol.
Trump released him. Just like he released the leader of the Proud Boys, and multiple people who have since committed new violent crimes.
Trump released him. Just like he released the leader of the Proud Boys, and multiple people who have since committed new violent crimes.
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Paul Farhi's full quote:
"The fact that the Pentagon’s officially approved “press” corps hasn’t reported a single story of importance since it was created isn’t a surprise. It’s working exactly as it was designed."
True.
MAGA media is a negation of journalism dressed as an alternative press corp.
"The fact that the Pentagon’s officially approved “press” corps hasn’t reported a single story of importance since it was created isn’t a surprise. It’s working exactly as it was designed."
True.
MAGA media is a negation of journalism dressed as an alternative press corp.
January 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Paul Farhi's full quote:
"The fact that the Pentagon’s officially approved “press” corps hasn’t reported a single story of importance since it was created isn’t a surprise. It’s working exactly as it was designed."
True.
MAGA media is a negation of journalism dressed as an alternative press corp.
"The fact that the Pentagon’s officially approved “press” corps hasn’t reported a single story of importance since it was created isn’t a surprise. It’s working exactly as it was designed."
True.
MAGA media is a negation of journalism dressed as an alternative press corp.
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What gave it away imo that Jan 6th was by no means an endpoint for the MAGA-movement was the fact that 147 Republicans (!!) voted against the certification of the 2020 election results just hours after having to hide from rioters.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/five-ways-...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/five-ways-...
Five Ways To Remember January 6th
Too many people saw January 6th as the final aggrieved death throes of Trumpism. We can now understand it was the start of something much darker.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
January 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
What gave it away imo that Jan 6th was by no means an endpoint for the MAGA-movement was the fact that 147 Republicans (!!) voted against the certification of the 2020 election results just hours after having to hide from rioters.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/five-ways-...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/five-ways-...