Brian Thompson
@brian014-96.bsky.social
philanthropist,Impact over attention.
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Giving isn’t about showing off.
It’s about showing up.
This page is about impact, not hype.
It’s about showing up.
This page is about impact, not hype.
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A new episode of The Josh Marshall Podcast is live! This week, @kateriga.bsky.social and @joshtpm.bsky.social discuss the self-destruction of Trump’s America on the world stage and Bill Cassidy’s comeuppance. Head to TPM to listen now!
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January 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM
A new episode of The Josh Marshall Podcast is live! This week, @kateriga.bsky.social and @joshtpm.bsky.social discuss the self-destruction of Trump’s America on the world stage and Bill Cassidy’s comeuppance. Head to TPM to listen now!
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“We have a nice little database.”
Two weeks ago I wrote about the risk of Trump using his NSPM-7 memo to treat citizens exercising their rights like terrorists. Now it’s a reality. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
Two weeks ago I wrote about the risk of Trump using his NSPM-7 memo to treat citizens exercising their rights like terrorists. Now it’s a reality. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
“We have a nice little database.”
Two weeks ago I wrote about the risk of Trump using his NSPM-7 memo to treat citizens exercising their rights like terrorists. Now it’s a reality. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
Two weeks ago I wrote about the risk of Trump using his NSPM-7 memo to treat citizens exercising their rights like terrorists. Now it’s a reality. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...
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Our neighbors are living in fear because of the violent and lawless actions of the Trump administration. But Republicans put forth a bill to increase funding for the Department of Homeland Security without any oversight or accountability measures for ICE and DHS.
January 22, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Our neighbors are living in fear because of the violent and lawless actions of the Trump administration. But Republicans put forth a bill to increase funding for the Department of Homeland Security without any oversight or accountability measures for ICE and DHS.
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What questions do you have about the U.S. effort to take control of Greenland? We may include your response in an upcoming edition of The Morning newsletter.
Ask The Morning: Trump and Greenland
What do you want to know about the U.S. effort to take control of the territory?
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January 23, 2026 at 12:25 PM
What questions do you have about the U.S. effort to take control of Greenland? We may include your response in an upcoming edition of The Morning newsletter.
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ICE’s new policy directing agents to ignore the 4th Amendment is one of the most frightening things we’ve seen yet. And there’s no telling where it could end up. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Breaking the Fourth Amendment
Last night, we learned from a report in the Associated Press that ICE, contrary to longstanding Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, is taking the position that it can enter people’s homes without a judici...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM
ICE’s new policy directing agents to ignore the 4th Amendment is one of the most frightening things we’ve seen yet. And there’s no telling where it could end up. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Tânia Maria has been catapulted to fame for her 11-minute role in Brazil’s four Oscar-nominated movie “The Secret Agent.” The 79-year-old newcomer has drawn praise from international film critics, and amassed more than 100,000 social media followers in just months.
Tânia Maria Is Brazil’s Newest Film Icon
Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar nominee.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Tânia Maria has been catapulted to fame for her 11-minute role in Brazil’s four Oscar-nominated movie “The Secret Agent.” The 79-year-old newcomer has drawn praise from international film critics, and amassed more than 100,000 social media followers in just months.
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A new report from the OPCW IIT concludes Syrian forces, particularly Assad's Tiger Forces, were responsible for the October 2016 chlorine attack on Kafr Zita
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January 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A new report from the OPCW IIT concludes Syrian forces, particularly Assad's Tiger Forces, were responsible for the October 2016 chlorine attack on Kafr Zita
www.opcw.org/sites/defaul...
www.opcw.org/sites/defaul...
Giving isn’t about showing off.
It’s about showing up.
This page is about impact, not hype.
It’s about showing up.
This page is about impact, not hype.
January 22, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Giving isn’t about showing off.
It’s about showing up.
This page is about impact, not hype.
It’s about showing up.
This page is about impact, not hype.
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This slow cooker chili recipe has five stars and thousands of reviews. It makes a big batch, perfect for a cold-weather get-together, but if you’re making it for a smaller group, the leftovers freeze well. nyti.ms/4qs7Mmd
Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
A great chili should be richly spiced, with layers of deep, savory flavor Here, that big flavor comes from the usual contenders, but also from the unexpected additions of unsweetened cocoa, soy sauce and Worcestershire, which provide complexity This recipe makes a thick, comforting chili that can be prepared in a slow cooker or in a Dutch oven on the stovetop
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January 22, 2026 at 6:41 PM
This slow cooker chili recipe has five stars and thousands of reviews. It makes a big batch, perfect for a cold-weather get-together, but if you’re making it for a smaller group, the leftovers freeze well. nyti.ms/4qs7Mmd
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Mission accomplished!
1. No it didn't.
2. It's not resolved.
Is there any indication anyone has agreed to anything, chief about it Denmark and Greenland?
2. It's not resolved.
Is there any indication anyone has agreed to anything, chief about it Denmark and Greenland?
January 22, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Mission accomplished!
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Three people were killed in a shooting on Thursday in a rural town in the Australian state of New South Wales, the police said. A gunman is believed to be holed up in the town with a firearm, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Three Dead After Shooting in Rural Australian Town
The gunman was holed up in the town, local news media reported. The shooting happened on the day Australians were honoring the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Three people were killed in a shooting on Thursday in a rural town in the Australian state of New South Wales, the police said. A gunman is believed to be holed up in the town with a firearm, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
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There you have it, the Board of Peace is nothing more than a corrupt real estate deal dressed up as diplomacy with the sole purpose of enriching Trump and his favoured cronies.
Trump makes concluding remarks. He says Gaza ceasefire push began because he is “a real estate person at heart, and it’s all about location, and I said, ‘look at this location, on the sea, look at this beautiful piece of property’”.
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
There you have it, the Board of Peace is nothing more than a corrupt real estate deal dressed up as diplomacy with the sole purpose of enriching Trump and his favoured cronies.
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Here's a look at some of the highlights worth watching from late-night TV.
Kimmel Says Comedy Is Political Lately Because Politics Are Comedic
“We didn’t come to them, they came to us,” the late night host said about news infiltrating comedy while discussing President Trump’s latest stab for Greenland.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Here's a look at some of the highlights worth watching from late-night TV.
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They keep saying that Rubio has so many different jobs and titles but when does he get to be Secretary of State?
January 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM
They keep saying that Rubio has so many different jobs and titles but when does he get to be Secretary of State?
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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was set to meet with President Trump in Switzerland on Thursday to try to advance U.S.-mediated talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here's what to know.
Zelensky to Meet Trump at Davos Forum to Discuss Ukraine Peace Deal
President Trump and Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, are expected to talk about sticking points in negotiations to end the war with Russia.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:25 AM
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was set to meet with President Trump in Switzerland on Thursday to try to advance U.S.-mediated talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here's what to know.
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Filed my tax return last week.
Wondering what the HMRC would have done if I'd neglected to declare £380,000 on account of the fact that "I don't do computers."
#Farage
Wondering what the HMRC would have done if I'd neglected to declare £380,000 on account of the fact that "I don't do computers."
#Farage
January 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Filed my tax return last week.
Wondering what the HMRC would have done if I'd neglected to declare £380,000 on account of the fact that "I don't do computers."
#Farage
Wondering what the HMRC would have done if I'd neglected to declare £380,000 on account of the fact that "I don't do computers."
#Farage
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I think Axis of the Weasels works well for this bunch.
Here's the "Board of Peace" representatives on stage at Trump's launch event.
January 22, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I think Axis of the Weasels works well for this bunch.
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Small thing watching the Bills presser.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
January 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Small thing watching the Bills presser.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
I'd address Terry Pegula as Terry. Not Mr. Pegula.
Ever see LeBron or Josh Allen addressed as Mr. James or Mr. Allen? Exactly.
Be an equal. The whole Mr. Mara, Mr. Kraft that NFL TV people do. Nonsense.
Being a billionaire does not equate an honorific.
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Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism amid tariff relief www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism amid tariff relief
Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is ‘a lot of work to be done’, as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president’s talks
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism amid tariff relief www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Why A Fintech Unicorn Is Donating Millions To Start A Credit Union
Why A Fintech Unicorn Is Donating Millions To Start A Credit Union
Aven, a startup valued at $2 billion that offers a home equity line of credit (HELOC) through a credit card, says credit unions are a proven way to lower consumers’ borrowing costs.
www.forbes.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Why A Fintech Unicorn Is Donating Millions To Start A Credit Union
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A whistle-blower group on Wednesday said that ICE officials drafted guidance saying that deportation officers are allowed to enter homes to arrest people without a judicial warrant.
ICE Said Agents Can Enter Homes Without Judicial Warrant, Group Claims
A whistle-blower group said a memo apparently signed by the leader of Immigration and Customs Enforcement violated constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
nyti.ms
January 22, 2026 at 10:40 AM
A whistle-blower group on Wednesday said that ICE officials drafted guidance saying that deportation officers are allowed to enter homes to arrest people without a judicial warrant.
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‘Terrible things are happening outside… Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Women return… to find their families gone.’
Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl.
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Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl.
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ICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy arriving home, say school officials
Superintendent says Liam Ramos and his father were taken into custody while in their driveway and sent to Texas
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:43 AM
‘Terrible things are happening outside… Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared. Women return… to find their families gone.’
Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Every morning, a new outrage.
January 22, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Every morning, a new outrage.
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They're there so he can squeeze a billion bribe out of them
President Trump:
We're going to have peace in the world, and boy, would that be a great legacy for all of us. Everybody in this room is a star, or you wouldn't be here. There's a reason that you're here, and you're all stars.
We're going to have peace in the world, and boy, would that be a great legacy for all of us. Everybody in this room is a star, or you wouldn't be here. There's a reason that you're here, and you're all stars.
January 22, 2026 at 10:52 AM
They're there so he can squeeze a billion bribe out of them
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TODAY on #MSNOW: 10am-2pm/EST 7am-11am/PST-Jack Smith Finally Testifies to Congress about when our Presidementia incited an insurrection at the Capitol to steal a free & fair election & when he stole Top-Secret Gov't Documents & stored them in his bathroom. Y'know... many, many, MANY crimes ago.
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 AM
TODAY on #MSNOW: 10am-2pm/EST 7am-11am/PST-Jack Smith Finally Testifies to Congress about when our Presidementia incited an insurrection at the Capitol to steal a free & fair election & when he stole Top-Secret Gov't Documents & stored them in his bathroom. Y'know... many, many, MANY crimes ago.