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Tim Onion

@bencollins.bsky.social

218 people voted to fund the child kidnapping ring and masked death squads.

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 2h

218 with 7 Democrats voting for it, the DHS bill passes

January 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM

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Ravin Boodram

@rvbdrm.com

7 democrats made this bill pass.

If they all voted “no” it would’ve failed 213-214.

Andrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 2h

NEW: DHS appropriations bill funding ICE passes 220-207

7 Democrats voted YES on the bill:
- Jared Golden
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
- Henry Cuellar
- Tom Suozzi
- Laura Gillen
- Don Davis
- Vicente Gonzalez

One Republican voted NO: Thomas Massie

January 22, 2026 at 10:10 PM

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Julian Sanchez

@normative.bsky.social

Recall that a district court wrote a lengthy and closely reasoned opinion blocking DOGE's access to sensitive SSA data after extensive briefing. The Fourth Circuit agreed. Then SCOTUS threw that out with no explanation in a two-page emergency order.

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 2d

"Two members of Elon Musk’s DOGE team working at the Social Security Administration were secretly in touch with an advocacy group seeking to “overturn election results in certain states,” and one signed an agreement that may have involved using Social Security data to match state voter rolls..."

David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 2d

If anyone has any information on the identity of the "advocacy group tyring to overturn election results in certain states” and who were secretly in contact with DOGE, my Signal is DavidGilbert.01

www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

January 22, 2026 at 6:42 PM

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Matt

@originalmattb.com

1600 Pennsylvania Ave

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3h

Vance: If we're trying to find a sex offender, tell us where the guy lives.

January 22, 2026 at 8:26 PM

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Tim Marchman

@timmarchman.bsky.social

Stitching together flawed data stored in different formats to create an unconstitutional citizenship database to check voter rolls against because US leaders are in the grip of conspiracy theories is having exactly the effect you would expect. @telliotter.bsky.social reports:

DHS’s Data Grab Is Getting Citizens Kicked Off Voter Rolls, New Complaint Says

As states check voter registration against a mashup of federal data, a new complaint says US citizens are getting kicked off state voter rolls as a result.

www.wired.com

January 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM

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dawoodward.bsky.social

@dawoodward.bsky.social

Abandon SOME of its current practices???
#abolishICE

Senator Maggie Hassan @hassan.senate.gov · 14d

Like many Americans, I have watched the video of yesterday’s lethal shooting in Minnesota by an ICE agent of a U.S. citizen. My thoughts today are with the victim’s family and the people of Minneapolis.

The video raises deep concerns and in any responsible administration would prompt a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation. Sadly, I do not have confidence that the Trump Administration will act responsibly and actually investigate this terrible incident in a way that is consistent with the rule of law and American values.

The first job of government is to keep people safe, which requires a widespread commitment to the rule of law and dedication to building a professional, responsible, and well-trained public safety force. The vast majority of public safety officials in the United States do their job with professionalism and integrity, and I hope that the administration will abandon some of its current practices and restore America’s confidence in the rule of law.

January 22, 2026 at 4:33 PM

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Doghouse Reilly

@chadstanton.blacksky.app

“The Granite Post contacted Noble and Peternel and reached out to every Republican member of the House Education Committee that appeared in the chat for comment. None responded to media requests by the time of publication.”

granitepostnews.com/2026/01/14/l...

Leaked Signal chat shows NH House education chair advocating whites-only schools

The group chat allegedly shows NH House Education Committee Chair Kristin Noble suggesting test scores would rise if students were split into white and

granitepostnews.com

January 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM

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Molly Jong-Fast

@mollyjongfast.bsky.social

Let the picture of the little five year old boy standing facing the car and the old man being dragged out of his house with no shirt on, let those images burn into your brain. We don’t have to be this country. We don’t have to live this way.

Donald Trump was a choice, Republican voters made for us.

January 22, 2026 at 3:44 AM

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dawoodward.bsky.social

@dawoodward.bsky.social

#nhpolitics #impeachnoem
#abolishICE #trumpnominees

Sen. Maggie Hassan will appear on www.wmur.com Conversation with the Community Sunday 1/25 10AM. Email questions for her to storyideas@wmur.com
www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Senator Hassan Votes to Confirm Governor Kristi No... | U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statement today after voting to...

www.hassan.senate.gov

January 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM

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Katherine the Sixth

@luigithirty.bsky.social

Expedia

You’re going to The Hague!
Your accommodation is booked and everyone’s expecting you.

January 22, 2026 at 3:22 AM

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Sam

@samd.bsky.social

40% of our country is in a cult, idk how else you can explain this shit

"I think he must be doing something right when there are so many people opposed to him," said Paul Minihane, 77, a real estate broker who lives in Dedham, Mass. "I mean, Donald Trump could look at me in the face and tell me to go screw myself. And I'd say, 'Thank you. I think that's good. I don't think he's looking to kiss everybody's ass. I think he's going to do what he thinks is the right thing. And I think that's a positive thing.'
His enduring popularity with the base presents a bind for Republican congressional candidates, who must win over his supporters without repelling swing voters.

January 22, 2026 at 12:42 PM

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Jonathan Cohn

@jonathancohn.bsky.social

Jared Golden isn't running again. He has no need to pander to Trump voters in his final days in office. He's just a bad person who wants bad things.

Eoin Higgins @eoinhiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Not a fan of Jared Golden. Chellie Pingree you’re okay.

January 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM

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Greg Sargent

@gregsargent.bsky.social

It is now apparently US policy to favor whites in the doling out of refugee admissions. We obtained new details on how the refugee process has been corrupted to privilege white South Africans. Awful stuff:

www.theunpopulist.net/p/stephen-mi...

January 22, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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Pacific Antifascist Research Collective

@pacantifa.is

Tyler O'Ryan Gramlin, 32, of Borden, IN is a Border Patrol Agent who has traveled from state to state committing extreme violence. On Jan 21, 2026 Gramlin emptied a can of pepper spray directly in the face of a prone protester at point-blank range in Minneapolis #MPLS #OneOfOursAllOfYours #UnmaskICE

VIOLENT DHS / ICE OFFICER - ARMED AND DANGEROUS
TYLER GRAMLIN
SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER/TERRORIST
Borden, IN CBP
Tyler O'Ryan Gramlin, 32, of Borden, IN is a Border Patrol Agent who has traveled from state to state committing extreme violence.
In Jan 2026, Gramlin emptied a can of pepper spray directly in the face of a prone protester at point-blank range in Minneapolis.
Spray attack 1/21/26
Before spray attack
DISCLAIMER: Ths is a community warning only. All info is from public sources and may be incomplete or inaccurate. We make no legal claims as to guilt. We condemn all threats,
violence, harassment, or sharing private info including addresses, phone
numbers, or familv member info. The First Amendment protects documentation of suspected official misconduct.
DO NOT APPROACH OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND THIS INDIVIDUAL.

Gramlin's hand emptying a can of pepper spray directly in the face of a protester who is restrained on the ground

January 22, 2026 at 3:38 AM

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Scott Shapiro

@scottjshapiro.bsky.social

PSA: You do not, under any circumstances, fund the Gestapo

January 22, 2026 at 1:06 AM

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Sara Libby

@saralibby.bsky.social

BREAKING: San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee has been detained by CBP at LAX. Pelosi's office says she is working to secure his release. www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giant...

Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained at Los Angeles International Airport

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, his agent Scott Boras told the Chronicle.

www.sfchronicle.com

January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM

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A.R. Moxon

@juliusgoat.bsky.social

I refuse to accept anything other than the resignation and immediate retirement of all of these fucking corporate candy-ass Democratic cowards.

They’ve lost the right to do anything but get out of the way and live in disgrace for the rest of their days.

David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 1d

To quote one source:
“They’re terrified of being labeled anti–law enforcement. They want this to go away so they can talk about the cost of living more. Problem is, it’s not going away.”
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...

Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding - The American Prospect

While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.

prospect.org

January 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM

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WMUR

@wmur9.bsky.social

Unlike some Democrats, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, doesn't want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but he is filing legislation to redirect a big chunk of its funding.

Pappas files bill to move ICE money to local law enforcement

Unlike some Democrats, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, doesn't want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but he is filing legislation to redirect a big chunk of its funding.

www.wmur.com

January 21, 2026 at 11:34 PM

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Greenberg Visa Law

@asgvisalaw.bsky.social

Administrative warrants are of course absurd. There is no difference between an administrative warrant and no warrant.

I gave myself permission to do whatever the fuck I want. Signed, me.

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 1d

The memo cites no legal authority, only a further secret DHS's General Counsel (replaced in the early days with a Trump loyalist) opinion saying administrative warrants filled out by an ICE officer are sufficient to break into homes of people ordered removed.

Here's what such a warrant looks like.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement WARRANT OF REMOVAL/DEPORTATION

To any immigration officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security: [Blank full name] who entered the United States at [blank port of entry] on [blank date] is subject to removal/deportation from the United States, based on a final order by (a series of check-boxes follow)

- an immigration judge in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings
- a designated official
- the Board of Immigration Appeals
- a United States District or Magistrate Court Judge

and pursuant to the following provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act

I the undersigned officer of the United States, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Secretary of Homeland Security under the laws of the United Stats and by his or her direction, command you to take into custody and remove from the United States the above-named alien pursuant to law, at the expense of:

[blank spaces follow for signature of immigration officer, title of immigration officer, and date and office location]

-

To be completed by immigration officer executing the warrant: Name of alien being removed: [blank space]
Port, date, and manner of removal: [blank space]

Underneath are spots for photos of the person and right index fingerprint, followed by a signature of the person being fingerprinted and the signature and title of the immigration officer, and a line for the officer to sign if they witnessed the person's departure. There's a space underneath for a narrative "if actual departure is not witnessed, fully identify the sources or means of verification of departure."

January 21, 2026 at 10:34 PM

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Rick Garrett

@ricksrambles.bsky.social

I'm not a young man. I've been watching the weather for 50+ years. This may be the most significant winter storm I've seen.

January 20, 2026 at 9:49 PM

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John Rogers

@johnrogers.bsky.social

The double cognitive load of a) the President is deranged, and nobody in power acting he's deranged is stressful, and b) there are millions of Americans who get their news from media sanewashing the President, so they don't *know* he's deranged, so they think *we're* deranged, is ... fun.

January 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM

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Allison Good

@allisonwgood.bsky.social

If you’re a sitting member of Congress and not reacting to this speech by calling for immediate impeachment, removal and conviction, why are we paying you?

January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Kevin M. Kruse

@kevinmkruse.bsky.social

The Democratic leaders in Congress have repeatedly shown that they have no interest in leading an effective opposition.

They have no appetite for the legislative trench warfare this moment requires. They don't even have the will to speak about it clearly. They just want to be left alone.

Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 1d

We have to get rid of Jeffries and Schumer. We have to. It’s unendurable that these men are the most prominent Democrats of the moment. They are two of the most broadly undistinguished men I could imagine in politics, zero fire, zero fight, zero zeal, machine politicians with sinecures.

January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM