Alan Childs
@alanchilds.bsky.social
Psyc prof emeritus/social aspects of health&med/Anglophile/hoops fan/eager bicyclist/dogs rule/USArmy veteran. (RT's, links, follows not always endorsement).
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President Donald Trump briefly said that he wanted to acquire Iceland instead of Greenland during a confusing moment at the World Economic Forum.
Trump confuses Greenland with Iceland in major speech to world leaders
President Donald Trump briefly said that he wanted to acquire Iceland instead of Greenland during a confusing moment at the World Economic Forum.While speaking in Davos on Wednesday, Trump insisted that "all the U.S. is asking is for a place called Greenland.""We've never asked for anything," the pr...
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
President Donald Trump briefly said that he wanted to acquire Iceland instead of Greenland during a confusing moment at the World Economic Forum.
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Over the weekend, President Trump sent a deranged text to Norway’s prime minister linking his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize to the possibility of taking Greenland by military force.
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
Trump Tirades on Greenland Get So Scary that It Rattles Medical Expert
As Trump’s threats toward Greenland prompt growing fears in many quarters, we discuss the deeper reasons he poses such a danger to the international order—and what the rest of the world sees in all this madness.
trib.al
January 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Over the weekend, President Trump sent a deranged text to Norway’s prime minister linking his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize to the possibility of taking Greenland by military force.
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
That wasn’t a one-off. trib.al/e4MbYJ8
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Donald Trump says that America First means whatever he decides and his only constraint is his “own morality”. Anyone searching for a more coherent worldview can look to his advisers
The meaning of “America First” is in flux
MAGA will have to confront divisions in its approach to foreign policy
econ.st
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Donald Trump says that America First means whatever he decides and his only constraint is his “own morality”. Anyone searching for a more coherent worldview can look to his advisers
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The world order as we’ve known for the last century is disappearing.
And in its place, a new order shaped by the private interests of individual men and their fiercest allies, not the interests, private or public, fair or foul, good or bad, of a nation.
And in its place, a new order shaped by the private interests of individual men and their fiercest allies, not the interests, private or public, fair or foul, good or bad, of a nation.
A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers
Neo-royalism challenges us to look beyond a century-old paradigm and see the hierarchical lens through which Trump justifies domination.
www.motherjones.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The world order as we’ve known for the last century is disappearing.
And in its place, a new order shaped by the private interests of individual men and their fiercest allies, not the interests, private or public, fair or foul, good or bad, of a nation.
And in its place, a new order shaped by the private interests of individual men and their fiercest allies, not the interests, private or public, fair or foul, good or bad, of a nation.
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“This disruption to NATO is the greatest gift Trump has offered Putin so far,” Russia expert Keir Giles said. A Russian political scientist said Europe is now stuck between “one military aggressor on the eastern border and another aggressor on the western side.”
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Trump’s Greenland gambit gives Russia a historic opportunity but could be a mixed blessing for Putin, experts tell Meduza — Meduza
U.S. President Donald Trump’s preoccupation with Greenland has rapidly grown from an odd fixation to an unprecedented crisis for NATO. In early January, Trump told reporters that the United States…
meduza.io
January 20, 2026 at 1:34 PM
“This disruption to NATO is the greatest gift Trump has offered Putin so far,” Russia expert Keir Giles said. A Russian political scientist said Europe is now stuck between “one military aggressor on the eastern border and another aggressor on the western side.”
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President Trump amped up his rhetoric on his plans for Greenland in a series of social-media posts, saying the U.S. was the only country that can ensure peace and prompting terse exchanges between U.S. and European officials. Follow live updates.
Trump Doubles Down on Greenland Ahead of Davos Arrival: Live Updates
President Trump fired off a series of posts doubling down on his plans for the territory.
on.wsj.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:43 PM
President Trump amped up his rhetoric on his plans for Greenland in a series of social-media posts, saying the U.S. was the only country that can ensure peace and prompting terse exchanges between U.S. and European officials. Follow live updates.
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More resignations of federal prosecutors are expected at the US Attorney's Office in Minnesota amid ongoing frustration over the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renée Good by an ICE officer.
Minnesota US Attorney’s Office is bracing for a new wave of resignations
Prosecutors are alarmed by the administration's response to Renée Good's killing.
www.motherjones.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM
More resignations of federal prosecutors are expected at the US Attorney's Office in Minnesota amid ongoing frustration over the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renée Good by an ICE officer.
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Donald Trump acknowledged to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a weekend phone call that he didn't know what he was talking about when he reacted to a report on NATO military deployments to Greenland.
Trump admits 'bad information' led to tariff meltdown against key US allies: report
Donald Trump acknowledged to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a weekend phone call that he didn't know what he was talking about when he reacted to a report on NATO military deployments to Greenland.According to CNN, Trump had threatened new tariffs on U.S. allies based on the belief that ...
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Donald Trump acknowledged to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a weekend phone call that he didn't know what he was talking about when he reacted to a report on NATO military deployments to Greenland.
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US President says he will add a 200 per cent tariff if France's President Macron refuses to join
Europeans divided on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza as US President threatens more tariffs | The National
www.thenationalnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
US President says he will add a 200 per cent tariff if France's President Macron refuses to join
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'This is sell America' — U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assets
'This is sell America' — U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assets
The "Sell America" trade is in full swing Tuesday morning.
cnb.cx
January 20, 2026 at 1:52 PM
'This is sell America' — U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assets
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President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity.
Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity.
bit.ly
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity.
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The moment Donald Trump started threatening Britain and Europe with tariffs unless they let him muscle in on Greenland, any lingering doubt about his state of mind should have vanished.
'Trump’s global shakedown sparks Greenland grab and world held to ransom'
www.mirror.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The moment Donald Trump started threatening Britain and Europe with tariffs unless they let him muscle in on Greenland, any lingering doubt about his state of mind should have vanished.
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How the FBI is digging for dirt on the people who once investigated Trump: report
How the FBI is digging for dirt on the people who once investigated Trump: report
How the FBI is digging for dirt on the people who once investigated Trump: report
www.independent.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:43 PM
How the FBI is digging for dirt on the people who once investigated Trump: report
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News Analysis: President Trump's effort to coerce European leaders over Greenland has already fundamentally altered the alliance between Europe and the U.S. that formed in the aftermath of World War II, veteran observers of European politics say. nyti.ms/3YJjMUm
Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland
As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?
nyti.ms
January 19, 2026 at 8:46 PM
News Analysis: President Trump's effort to coerce European leaders over Greenland has already fundamentally altered the alliance between Europe and the U.S. that formed in the aftermath of World War II, veteran observers of European politics say. nyti.ms/3YJjMUm
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The Trump administration is rallying around Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer as she faces professional misconduct allegations that led to the suspension of two of her top aides last week.
Trump administration backs labor secretary facing misconduct probe
The accusations have caught the attention of the business community in Washington, which supports the agency’s priorities under Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Trump administration is rallying around Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer as she faces professional misconduct allegations that led to the suspension of two of her top aides last week.
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Despite claims by the Trump administration, a new study has found that Americans are absorbing about 96% of the costs of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Trump's tariff vow shattered as study finds they're 'paid almost exclusively by Americans'
Despite claims by the Trump administration, a new study has found that Americans are absorbing about 96% of the costs of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Foreign companies have been paying only 4% through discounts and other tactics.The Kiel Institute for the World Economy study, obtained by The Wa...
bit.ly
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Despite claims by the Trump administration, a new study has found that Americans are absorbing about 96% of the costs of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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A man abducted by ICE this month in Minneapolis died inside a federal detainment camp outside of El Paso, Texas; J6 rioter Jake Lang didn't enjoy his time in Minneapolis; ICE drags an elderly Hmong man out shirtless in the snow; and more updates to start the week.
MN ICE Watch Jan. 19-22: Daily Updates on Trump's Authoritarian Invasion - Racket
Another week, another mega blog of ICE-related headlines.
racketmn.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A man abducted by ICE this month in Minneapolis died inside a federal detainment camp outside of El Paso, Texas; J6 rioter Jake Lang didn't enjoy his time in Minneapolis; ICE drags an elderly Hmong man out shirtless in the snow; and more updates to start the week.
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Violent interactions with the public aren’t surprising, a former ICE official said of the agency under Trump. “That’s sort of by design.”
Former members of ICE say recent violence is "by design"
"What has changed is there has been an encouragement from the top to be much more aggressive in enforcement."
www.motherjones.com
January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Violent interactions with the public aren’t surprising, a former ICE official said of the agency under Trump. “That’s sort of by design.”
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Machado's offering to Trump was clearly a last-ditch attempt at Venezuelan governance, but he couldn’t care less:
“Why align yourself with [interim President] Delcy Rodríguez and the remnants of the Maduro regime," a reporter asked, "Not with Machado, who has the support of the Venezuelan people?”
“Why align yourself with [interim President] Delcy Rodríguez and the remnants of the Maduro regime," a reporter asked, "Not with Machado, who has the support of the Venezuelan people?”
Trump Snubs Machado After Explaining Why He Took Her Nobel Prize
It seems the Venezuelan opposition leader’s gambit hasn’t paid off.
trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Machado's offering to Trump was clearly a last-ditch attempt at Venezuelan governance, but he couldn’t care less:
“Why align yourself with [interim President] Delcy Rodríguez and the remnants of the Maduro regime," a reporter asked, "Not with Machado, who has the support of the Venezuelan people?”
“Why align yourself with [interim President] Delcy Rodríguez and the remnants of the Maduro regime," a reporter asked, "Not with Machado, who has the support of the Venezuelan people?”
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President Donald Trump has lavished praise on the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
Trump, 79, forgets the name of the woman who gave him her Nobel Peace Prize
www.irishstar.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:58 PM
President Donald Trump has lavished praise on the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
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Stephen Miller's white nationalism is infecting every aspect of the US government, writes @sashaabramsky.bsky.social. The Trump administration position seems to be that in the US, it is white males who have been treated most unfairly.
https://bit.ly/45NjHTn
https://bit.ly/45NjHTn
The Week of Colonial Fever Dreams from a Sundowning Fascist
The news was a firehose of stories of authoritarian behavior. We can’t let ourselves drown.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Stephen Miller's white nationalism is infecting every aspect of the US government, writes @sashaabramsky.bsky.social. The Trump administration position seems to be that in the US, it is white males who have been treated most unfairly.
https://bit.ly/45NjHTn
https://bit.ly/45NjHTn
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"We are an empire in decline … and it will continue for another decade or two, until American power finally slips away.”
“Empire in Decline”: Historian Alfred McCoy on U.S. Aggression in Venezuela, Iran & Beyond
As President Trump threatens Iran, Venezuela, Mexico, Greenland and more, renowned historian Alfred McCoy says the United States is “an empire in decline,” following a predictable pattern of militaris...
www.democracynow.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"We are an empire in decline … and it will continue for another decade or two, until American power finally slips away.”
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Violent interactions with the public aren’t surprising, a former ICE official said of the agency under Trump.
“That’s sort of by design.”
“That’s sort of by design.”
Former members of ICE say recent violence is "by design"
"What has changed is there has been an encouragement from the top to be much more aggressive in enforcement."
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Violent interactions with the public aren’t surprising, a former ICE official said of the agency under Trump.
“That’s sort of by design.”
“That’s sort of by design.”
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Donald Trump was secretly filmed at a Nevada church during the church collection.
Billionaire Trump captured being a cheapskate as he donates to a church
www.irishstar.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Donald Trump was secretly filmed at a Nevada church during the church collection.
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Here's the latest:
A judge blocked federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters or using crowd control tools against them, just as news broke that Trump’s justice department launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
A judge blocked federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters or using crowd control tools against them, just as news broke that Trump’s justice department launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
Trump’s frantic attack on Minnesota hits obstacles in the streets—and the courts.
A federal judge intervened for protesters as the administration intensified legal attacks on the state's leaders.
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Here's the latest:
A judge blocked federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters or using crowd control tools against them, just as news broke that Trump’s justice department launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
A judge blocked federal agents in Minneapolis from arresting peaceful protesters or using crowd control tools against them, just as news broke that Trump’s justice department launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.