Michael Gillespie
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The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the demonstrations showed no signs of stopping.
At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests
Activists say the death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35. The figure came from the U.S.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the demonstrations showed no signs of stopping.
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If the American position is that the Maduro regime was illegitimate (which it was), and corrupt (ditto), and criminal (absolutely)—then . . . why is the entire regime still in place, except for Maduro and his wife?
Was Venezuela an Inside Job?
All the questions and conspiracy theories you have about America’s hottest new invasion.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
If the American position is that the Maduro regime was illegitimate (which it was), and corrupt (ditto), and criminal (absolutely)—then . . . why is the entire regime still in place, except for Maduro and his wife?
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Listen to the panic of this moment as #ICE shoots into her car with kids inside.
How can anyone think that this is acceptable?
It's absolutely repugnant.
#ICELawlessness is happening again & again.
Just about every attack is being done without warrants on innocent people by anonymous thugs.
How can anyone think that this is acceptable?
It's absolutely repugnant.
#ICELawlessness is happening again & again.
Just about every attack is being done without warrants on innocent people by anonymous thugs.
January 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Listen to the panic of this moment as #ICE shoots into her car with kids inside.
How can anyone think that this is acceptable?
It's absolutely repugnant.
#ICELawlessness is happening again & again.
Just about every attack is being done without warrants on innocent people by anonymous thugs.
How can anyone think that this is acceptable?
It's absolutely repugnant.
#ICELawlessness is happening again & again.
Just about every attack is being done without warrants on innocent people by anonymous thugs.
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Watch this:
The US president used to loudly oppose regime change and nation-building but now he loves it - and we have the receipts in this video.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Watch this:
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WATCH: Anti-War Protester From Viral Video Speaks With Zeteo After Michigan Arrest
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WATCH: Anti-War Protester From Viral Video Speaks With Zeteo After Michigan Arrest
A 22-year-old preschool teacher spoke with Zeteo about being arrested after a TV interview, following a protest against Trump’s attack on Venezuela.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
WATCH: Anti-War Protester From Viral Video Speaks With Zeteo After Michigan Arrest
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January 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Law review note idea: Third Amendment jawboning?
The Hilton Hotel that refused reservations from DHS officials has now backpedalled and said it will accommodate them. Came after DHS X account posted emails. For years the right coalesced around businesses being able to refuse customers of certain demographics
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Hilton Hotel That Refused DHS Reservations Backpedals
The hotel told 404 Media in a statement “We are in touch with the impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated.”
www.404media.co
January 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Law review note idea: Third Amendment jawboning?
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NEW: House Speaker Mike Johnson – after two years of deflecting questions on the matter – is now arguing that the legally-required January 6 plaque must be re-considered
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January 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
NEW: House Speaker Mike Johnson – after two years of deflecting questions on the matter – is now arguing that the legally-required January 6 plaque must be re-considered
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US adopts vaccine schedule of countries with universal healthcare, lower infant mortality, high quality of life, sound social support policies, & government that provides for the greater good. This policy change is done to increase the mortality of the poor & weak minded of the US for profits
January 6, 2026 at 12:56 AM
US adopts vaccine schedule of countries with universal healthcare, lower infant mortality, high quality of life, sound social support policies, & government that provides for the greater good. This policy change is done to increase the mortality of the poor & weak minded of the US for profits
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I don’t know exactly how to do it besides a boycott-which might prove impossible
But we have to figure out some way to make sure any company that tries to take advantage of Venezuela with Trump can’t profit from their callous opportunism
But we have to figure out some way to make sure any company that tries to take advantage of Venezuela with Trump can’t profit from their callous opportunism
REP. GOLDMAN: “Trump promised oil executives if they gave him $1 billion for his campaign, he’d do right by them. They gave about $500 million. This is a massive gift in violation of international law, essentially just co-opting an entire country's natural resources for the benefit of 🇺🇸 Companies.”
January 4, 2026 at 5:06 AM
I don’t know exactly how to do it besides a boycott-which might prove impossible
But we have to figure out some way to make sure any company that tries to take advantage of Venezuela with Trump can’t profit from their callous opportunism
But we have to figure out some way to make sure any company that tries to take advantage of Venezuela with Trump can’t profit from their callous opportunism
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The Trump administration ignited shock and fury after the Department of Homeland Security shared a social media post envisioning a serene, whites-only "America after 100 million deportations," a number far exceeding the nation's immigrant population.
DHS sparks outrage with post fantasizing about 'America after 100 million deportations'
The Trump administration ignited shock and fury after the Department of Homeland Security shared a social media post envisioning a serene, whites-only “America after 100 million deportations,” a number far exceeding the nation’s immigrant population. Critics blasted the post as openly extremist prop...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Trump administration ignited shock and fury after the Department of Homeland Security shared a social media post envisioning a serene, whites-only "America after 100 million deportations," a number far exceeding the nation's immigrant population.
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday. The private agency, which has distributed federal funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of local television and radio stations across the country for more than a half-century, saw its appropriations from Co
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January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday.
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Kelly Says He’ll Fight Hegseth Retribution As Show Of Force For Free Speech talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...
Kelly Says He’ll Fight Hegseth Retribution As Show Of Force For Free Speech
Thank you for your patience over the last few weeks while I,...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Kelly Says He’ll Fight Hegseth Retribution As Show Of Force For Free Speech talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things...
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Six reasons why Trump’s attack on Venezuela was very wrong:
January 5, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Six reasons why Trump’s attack on Venezuela was very wrong:
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Senator Bill Cassidy today on the new vaccine recommendation:
January 5, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Senator Bill Cassidy today on the new vaccine recommendation:
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Did Trump also kidnap the Epstein Files?
Whatever happened with the DOJ’s requirement to release the files, explain the redactions, and catalog everything they had?
Whatever happened with the DOJ’s requirement to release the files, explain the redactions, and catalog everything they had?
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Did Trump also kidnap the Epstein Files?
Whatever happened with the DOJ’s requirement to release the files, explain the redactions, and catalog everything they had?
Whatever happened with the DOJ’s requirement to release the files, explain the redactions, and catalog everything they had?
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"the pro-low-income worker tilt of wage gains during the Biden recovery was something we haven’t seen since the “Great Compression” of the 1940s." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-new-k-in...
A New K in America
The gap between haves and have-nots fell under Biden, but is rising under Trump
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January 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM
"the pro-low-income worker tilt of wage gains during the Biden recovery was something we haven’t seen since the “Great Compression” of the 1940s." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-new-k-in...
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1/ HHS just announced the most significant rollback of childhood vaccine recommendations in modern American history.
Seven vaccines are being moved to “shared clinical decision-making,” a category that sounds reasonable but functionally ensures millions of children won’t receive them.🧵
Seven vaccines are being moved to “shared clinical decision-making,” a category that sounds reasonable but functionally ensures millions of children won’t receive them.🧵
January 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
1/ HHS just announced the most significant rollback of childhood vaccine recommendations in modern American history.
Seven vaccines are being moved to “shared clinical decision-making,” a category that sounds reasonable but functionally ensures millions of children won’t receive them.🧵
Seven vaccines are being moved to “shared clinical decision-making,” a category that sounds reasonable but functionally ensures millions of children won’t receive them.🧵
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
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January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
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Apparently we arrest kids now for peacefully exercising their 1st amendment rights.
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Apparently we arrest kids now for peacefully exercising their 1st amendment rights.
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Blocking a public roadway and refusing to obey police instructions. She was standing on the sidewalk and the police did not issue any instructions. Watch the video.
January 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Blocking a public roadway and refusing to obey police instructions. She was standing on the sidewalk and the police did not issue any instructions. Watch the video.
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting was dissolved Monday by its board of directors, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations. www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
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January 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting was dissolved Monday by its board of directors, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations. www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
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January 6, 2021 was the most shameful day in American history. It should live in infamy. We will never forget it, and we will not let the nation or the world forget — despite the revisionism of Trump and his lackeys in the Republican Party.
The most shameful day in American history
We will never forget, and we will not let the nation or the world forget.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
January 6, 2021 was the most shameful day in American history. It should live in infamy. We will never forget it, and we will not let the nation or the world forget — despite the revisionism of Trump and his lackeys in the Republican Party.
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The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
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A reminder that, in the midst of everything else, the Trump administration is an incredible combination of entitlement and sloppiness.
DOJ: "We were too busy invading Venezuela to address your court order, Chief Judge Boasberg."
Boasberg: "You didn't even follow the rules in filing this request."
DOJ: "We were too busy invading Venezuela to address your court order, Chief Judge Boasberg."
Boasberg: "You didn't even follow the rules in filing this request."
January 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
A reminder that, in the midst of everything else, the Trump administration is an incredible combination of entitlement and sloppiness.
DOJ: "We were too busy invading Venezuela to address your court order, Chief Judge Boasberg."
Boasberg: "You didn't even follow the rules in filing this request."
DOJ: "We were too busy invading Venezuela to address your court order, Chief Judge Boasberg."
Boasberg: "You didn't even follow the rules in filing this request."