@paghetti.bsky.social
former DoD civilian; language geek; blogger (pajheil.blogspot.com) about: Urban legends about Jews; Mendel Beilis blood libel trial; knitting; Biblical Hebrew and Classical Greek don't work the way you think. Card-carrying troublemaker and bitch.
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Yesterday: the state of Minnesota sues to stop the federal invasion, alleging it’s a campaign of retribution
Today: Trump says it’s a campaign of retribution
Today: Trump says it’s a campaign of retribution
Trump: "Minnesota Democrats love the unrest that anarchists and professional agitators are causing because it gets the spotlight off of the 19 Billion Dollars that was stollen by really bad and deranged people. FEAR NOT, GREAT PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA, THE DAY OF RECKONING & RETRIBUTION IS COMING!"
January 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Yesterday: the state of Minnesota sues to stop the federal invasion, alleging it’s a campaign of retribution
Today: Trump says it’s a campaign of retribution
Today: Trump says it’s a campaign of retribution
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House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin asks Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem:
"How many pardoned January 6th insurrectionists have been hired by your respective departments?" tinyurl.com/2uw598pa
"How many pardoned January 6th insurrectionists have been hired by your respective departments?" tinyurl.com/2uw598pa
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin asks Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem:
"How many pardoned January 6th insurrectionists have been hired by your respective departments?" tinyurl.com/2uw598pa
"How many pardoned January 6th insurrectionists have been hired by your respective departments?" tinyurl.com/2uw598pa
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Breaking NYT:
The Clintons have refused to testify in the House's Epstein investigation — effectively daring James Comer to follow through on his threats to hold them in contempt.
"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight … For us, now is that time."
The Clintons have refused to testify in the House's Epstein investigation — effectively daring James Comer to follow through on his threats to hold them in contempt.
"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight … For us, now is that time."
Facing Contempt Threat, Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Breaking NYT:
The Clintons have refused to testify in the House's Epstein investigation — effectively daring James Comer to follow through on his threats to hold them in contempt.
"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight … For us, now is that time."
The Clintons have refused to testify in the House's Epstein investigation — effectively daring James Comer to follow through on his threats to hold them in contempt.
"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight … For us, now is that time."
This is a hell NO! He just became a Dem so he can try to win this seat. CA 26 beware! He’s a total MAGA! This may be Republicans new game to win seats. Please know who you’re voting for.
Pro-Auschwitz Republican flips to Democrat in bid to win after California redistricting
A Republican candidate for governor in California will instead run for Congress as a Democrat despite floating Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi concentration camp, as an "unemployment plan."In paperwork f...
www.rawstory.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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The Civil Right Division has become an absolute joke. The only people whose rights are protected are ICE agents. www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
January 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The Civil Right Division has become an absolute joke. The only people whose rights are protected are ICE agents. www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social @schiff.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov who is calling your platform populist? you realize this risks you getting sucked into confusion with modern populism as in Putin's rightist candidates? WTF are you people thinking? cc @burgessev.bsky.social @akstaggers.bsky.social
New - Murphy, Schiff, Smith and Warren urge their Democratic colleagues to adopt populist platform
“Our party’s anemic response to the rigging of our democracy and economy in favor of the ultra-wealthy has eroded our credibility with working people"
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“Our party’s anemic response to the rigging of our democracy and economy in favor of the ultra-wealthy has eroded our credibility with working people"
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
Exclusive: Progressive Democrats urge party to go populist in midterms
The senators used polling from both Democratic-aligned and GOP-aligned groups to argue that “bland policy proposals” won’t work.
www.semafor.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:54 PM
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social @schiff.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov who is calling your platform populist? you realize this risks you getting sucked into confusion with modern populism as in Putin's rightist candidates? WTF are you people thinking? cc @burgessev.bsky.social @akstaggers.bsky.social
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⚡️ 'A series of loud explosions' — Ukraine 'destroys' key Russian drone factory in Taganrog, SBU says.
The plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems.
The plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems.
'A series of loud explosions' — Ukraine 'destroys' key Russian drone factory in Taganrog, SBU says
The plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems.
kyivindependent.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
⚡️ 'A series of loud explosions' — Ukraine 'destroys' key Russian drone factory in Taganrog, SBU says.
The plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems.
The plant is involved in the production of "Orion" drones, electronic warfare complexes, and digital integration systems.
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ALERT: Jack Smith will testify publicly at House Judiciary Cmte on Jan 22
January 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
ALERT: Jack Smith will testify publicly at House Judiciary Cmte on Jan 22
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Link to support families who need assistance due to the illegal national police efforts in St Paul.
Neighborhood House seems legit based on a quick search. El Burrito seems to be a local shop.
I am not affiliated with either, just sharing this resource.
Neighborhood House seems legit based on a quick search. El Burrito seems to be a local shop.
I am not affiliated with either, just sharing this resource.
Buy El Burrito Gift Cards: order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/e... (Recipient: info@elburritomercado.com | Add "Neighborhood House" under Personalize Your Card)
Donate directly to Neighborhood House:
give.neighborhoodhousemn.org/give/356809
Both have Facebook accounts.
Donate directly to Neighborhood House:
give.neighborhoodhousemn.org/give/356809
Both have Facebook accounts.
January 12, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Link to support families who need assistance due to the illegal national police efforts in St Paul.
Neighborhood House seems legit based on a quick search. El Burrito seems to be a local shop.
I am not affiliated with either, just sharing this resource.
Neighborhood House seems legit based on a quick search. El Burrito seems to be a local shop.
I am not affiliated with either, just sharing this resource.
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Wild reporting from Bloomberg. Jeanine Pirro apparently freelanced the subpoenas and criminal investigation of Jerome Powell.
January 13, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Wild reporting from Bloomberg. Jeanine Pirro apparently freelanced the subpoenas and criminal investigation of Jerome Powell.
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🚨"Get the f*ck out!"-Minneapolis residents scream at SWARM of Border Patrol agents as they launch tear gas, pepper balls, and pepper spray at unarmed residents who came to the aide of...a vehicle Border Patrol rammed into.
FULL VIDEO ⬇️
FULL VIDEO ⬇️
January 13, 2026 at 2:09 AM
🚨"Get the f*ck out!"-Minneapolis residents scream at SWARM of Border Patrol agents as they launch tear gas, pepper balls, and pepper spray at unarmed residents who came to the aide of...a vehicle Border Patrol rammed into.
FULL VIDEO ⬇️
FULL VIDEO ⬇️
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We’re suing the Trump admin for their unconstitutional attacks on our neighbors. They’re not pro-business or pro-safety. Their actions are purely political — and Minneapolis and our partners are done with it. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
Minnesota and Illinois Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Deployments
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:52 AM
We’re suing the Trump admin for their unconstitutional attacks on our neighbors. They’re not pro-business or pro-safety. Their actions are purely political — and Minneapolis and our partners are done with it. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
If you were involved in the planning for this operation and want to blow the whistle lawfully you should coordinate with private counsel to protect yourself.
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
January 13, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
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Trump's thugs are going hog wild and tossing gas around in one of the busiest commercial districts in Minneapolis, just a mile or so from where I live. Complete insanity.
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Trump's thugs are going hog wild and tossing gas around in one of the busiest commercial districts in Minneapolis, just a mile or so from where I live. Complete insanity.
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
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“Have you not learned? This is why we killed that lesbian bitch!”—ICE agent to marine veteran legal observer that they pulled from the car after breaking their windshield while stomping on them.
#ReneeGood #ICE #MarineVet #FuckICE #Minnesota #Pinks #FuckICE
#ReneeGood #ICE #MarineVet #FuckICE #Minnesota #Pinks #FuckICE
January 12, 2026 at 5:48 PM
“Have you not learned? This is why we killed that lesbian bitch!”—ICE agent to marine veteran legal observer that they pulled from the car after breaking their windshield while stomping on them.
#ReneeGood #ICE #MarineVet #FuckICE #Minnesota #Pinks #FuckICE
#ReneeGood #ICE #MarineVet #FuckICE #Minnesota #Pinks #FuckICE
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At a press conference Friday, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said at least one person was struck by the vehicles, which local authorities believe were driven by federal officers.
Video: Federal officers drive through anti-ICE protest in Hartford, striking one person
At a press conference Friday, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said at least one person was struck by the vehicles, which local authorities believe were driven by federal officers. Arulampalam said H...
www.wbur.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
At a press conference Friday, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said at least one person was struck by the vehicles, which local authorities believe were driven by federal officers.
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BREAKING
The Justice Department has fired the No. 2 official in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia after he declined to lead the controversial prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey
Full Story: bit.ly/49jPWMm
The Justice Department has fired the No. 2 official in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia after he declined to lead the controversial prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey
Full Story: bit.ly/49jPWMm
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
BREAKING
The Justice Department has fired the No. 2 official in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia after he declined to lead the controversial prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey
Full Story: bit.ly/49jPWMm
The Justice Department has fired the No. 2 official in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia after he declined to lead the controversial prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey
Full Story: bit.ly/49jPWMm
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Mark Kelly sued Pete Hegseth today over his petty and ridiculous attempt to reduce his rank and retirement pay. You can read the complaint here. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
storage.courtlistener.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Mark Kelly sued Pete Hegseth today over his petty and ridiculous attempt to reduce his rank and retirement pay. You can read the complaint here. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
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Several people confronted Border Patrol personnel at a gas station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after agents stopped a man pumping gas and demanded proof of citizenship.
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Several people confronted Border Patrol personnel at a gas station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after agents stopped a man pumping gas and demanded proof of citizenship.
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The part that should terrify people isn’t the smell. It’s that this is who Republicans want handling national security, foreign policy, and nuclear codes. With that said…that’s disgusting.
January 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM
The part that should terrify people isn’t the smell. It’s that this is who Republicans want handling national security, foreign policy, and nuclear codes. With that said…that’s disgusting.
@macfarlanenews.bsky.social just called the Powell announcement like it is on @wtopnews.bsky.social .
January 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
@macfarlanenews.bsky.social just called the Powell announcement like it is on @wtopnews.bsky.social .
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Retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, who sits on the Senate Banking Committee, is now threatening to block any Trump "nominee for the Fed — including the upcoming Fed Chair vacancy — until [Jerome Powell's] legal matter is fully resolved."
January 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, who sits on the Senate Banking Committee, is now threatening to block any Trump "nominee for the Fed — including the upcoming Fed Chair vacancy — until [Jerome Powell's] legal matter is fully resolved."
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Polish MiG-29s are going to Ukraine
Former Defense Minister Janusz Onyszkiewicz confirmed to Ukrinform that technical consultations are wrapping up by month's end, with 6-8 fighter jets set for February delivery.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/12/p...
Former Defense Minister Janusz Onyszkiewicz confirmed to Ukrinform that technical consultations are wrapping up by month's end, with 6-8 fighter jets set for February delivery.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/12/p...
Poland to transfer MiG-29s to Ukraine in February after drone tech talks conclude
Ukraine and Poland are negotiating a military technology exchange that pairs Polish MiG-29 fighters with Ukrainian drone and missile production expertise, according to former Polish Defense Minister…
euromaidanpress.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Polish MiG-29s are going to Ukraine
Former Defense Minister Janusz Onyszkiewicz confirmed to Ukrinform that technical consultations are wrapping up by month's end, with 6-8 fighter jets set for February delivery.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/12/p...
Former Defense Minister Janusz Onyszkiewicz confirmed to Ukrinform that technical consultations are wrapping up by month's end, with 6-8 fighter jets set for February delivery.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/12/p...