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McBride: Look, people are clutching their pearls at this guy yelling something at the president. They are more offended by a worker standing up to the president and calling him out for his hypocrisy than they are by the president trying to cover up for a human trafficking ring
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
McBride: Look, people are clutching their pearls at this guy yelling something at the president. They are more offended by a worker standing up to the president and calling him out for his hypocrisy than they are by the president trying to cover up for a human trafficking ring
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This is surreal. 4 Oglala Lakota men kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis have finally been located. One of them was released but the other 3 are being held at Fort Snelling, a former concentration camp used to imprison Native people incl. the Dakota 38 during Dakota Wars.
ictnews.org/news/north-c...
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Four Oglala detainees located, three still in ICE custody - ICT
The four Lakota detainees were reportedly sent to a former concentration camp used during the Dakota Wars
ictnews.org
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
This is surreal. 4 Oglala Lakota men kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis have finally been located. One of them was released but the other 3 are being held at Fort Snelling, a former concentration camp used to imprison Native people incl. the Dakota 38 during Dakota Wars.
ictnews.org/news/north-c...
ictnews.org/news/north-c...
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URGENT! Call your Senators and Representatives. #Trump and #RFKJr just slashed two billion dollars in funding for addiction and mental health services. Thanks to @5calls.org and @defendpublichealth.bsky.social for taking the lead on this. 5calls.org/issue/samhsa...
Demand Restoration of Essential Addiction and Mental Health Funding ⭑ 5 Calls
Around midnight on January 13, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sent grant terminations for as many as 2,800 …
5calls.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:18 PM
URGENT! Call your Senators and Representatives. #Trump and #RFKJr just slashed two billion dollars in funding for addiction and mental health services. Thanks to @5calls.org and @defendpublichealth.bsky.social for taking the lead on this. 5calls.org/issue/samhsa...
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What’s convoluted about a point of order against consideration of a resolution disapproving a presidential action?
Vance breaks tie, 51-50, procedural vote to sideline this thing. The procedural point of order vote is pretty convoluted; Vance took a minute to make sure he was voting the right way: "Had to make sure"
Senate is tied 50-50 on procedural vote to sideline Kaine's Venezuela War Powers resolution. GOP leaders need VP Vance to tiebreak
Votes from the Big Six last week
-Fetterman, Rand, Collins, Murkowski voted to advance
- Young and Hawley voted the other way
Votes from the Big Six last week
-Fetterman, Rand, Collins, Murkowski voted to advance
- Young and Hawley voted the other way
January 14, 2026 at 11:32 PM
What’s convoluted about a point of order against consideration of a resolution disapproving a presidential action?
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Here's what it looks like if you put all the ICE shootings I know of from the last year on a map. For no particular reason other than that it was just handy, I used the 2024 Presidential election map.
January 14, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Here's what it looks like if you put all the ICE shootings I know of from the last year on a map. For no particular reason other than that it was just handy, I used the 2024 Presidential election map.
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I laid out how Trump's invasion of Venezuela is like his invasion of Minnesota: Tribute and obeisance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
Murder on ICE and Water
YouTube video by emptywheel
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I laid out how Trump's invasion of Venezuela is like his invasion of Minnesota: Tribute and obeisance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
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A federal judge has barred USDA from cutting funds to help Minnesota administer its SNAP program.
January 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM
A federal judge has barred USDA from cutting funds to help Minnesota administer its SNAP program.
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We have to flip the Senate.
Breaking:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump’s pressure as Vance casts tie-breaking vote.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump’s pressure as Vance casts tie-breaking vote.
January 14, 2026 at 11:56 PM
We have to flip the Senate.
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Notice the limitation - this only applies to the @ Grok X account, not the ‘Grok Imagine’ tool which is where the full nudes and hardcore video are being generated. Media - be sure you ask about Grok Imagine specifically.
X Safety have posted that they have now made some changes to operate within the law.
This includes "geoblocking the ability of all users to generate images of real people in bikinis, underwear, and similar attire via the Grok account and in Grok in X in those jurisdictions where it’s illegal".
This includes "geoblocking the ability of all users to generate images of real people in bikinis, underwear, and similar attire via the Grok account and in Grok in X in those jurisdictions where it’s illegal".
January 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Notice the limitation - this only applies to the @ Grok X account, not the ‘Grok Imagine’ tool which is where the full nudes and hardcore video are being generated. Media - be sure you ask about Grok Imagine specifically.
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“This is among one of the weakest bills I’ve seen when it comes to regulating license plate readers,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @AZMirror.com. “Lawmakers have a real opportunity to protect people, and they should be doing that aggressively.” azmirror.com/briefs/poli...
Police-backed GOP bill would shield license plate reader data from public review | Arizona Mirror
Arizona GOP bill on license plate readers would exempt data from public records, privacy advocates say it enables overreach
azmirror.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
“This is among one of the weakest bills I’ve seen when it comes to regulating license plate readers,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @AZMirror.com. “Lawmakers have a real opportunity to protect people, and they should be doing that aggressively.” azmirror.com/briefs/poli...
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it's WHISTLE-MAXXING TIME
Who wants 3D printed whistles to give out in their community?
Let’s connect people with 3D printers and people who need whistles in this thread.
Let’s connect people with 3D printers and people who need whistles in this thread.
January 14, 2026 at 10:54 PM
it's WHISTLE-MAXXING TIME
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I’ve called attention to right-wing efforts to capture the courts to do Trump’s political favors. But what happens when those courts don’t do as he wishes?
I’m headed to the Senate floor for my 36th Scheme speech.
I’m headed to the Senate floor for my 36th Scheme speech.
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I’ve called attention to right-wing efforts to capture the courts to do Trump’s political favors. But what happens when those courts don’t do as he wishes?
I’m headed to the Senate floor for my 36th Scheme speech.
I’m headed to the Senate floor for my 36th Scheme speech.
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The police, just like the GOP, ceded their power and invited the wolf through the door. And now that it's chowing down, they have "concerns".
www.rawstory.com/ice-shooting...
www.rawstory.com/ice-shooting...
'Trigger-happy' ICE agents have 'overwhelmed' police across US: expert
ICE agents are overwhelming the police force in parts of the US, an expert has warned, as the agency begins "targeting anybody trying to help."Lisa Erbes, a co-leader for the grassroots organization I...
www.rawstory.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The police, just like the GOP, ceded their power and invited the wolf through the door. And now that it's chowing down, they have "concerns".
www.rawstory.com/ice-shooting...
www.rawstory.com/ice-shooting...
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The family of Renee Good hired the Chicago-based law firm that represented George Floyd's family to sue federal officials.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
Family of shooting victim hires George Floyd attorney as clashes with ICE spike
Attorneys for Renée Good, her partner and immediate family promise transparency for public as they investigate the killing of the mother of three by an ICE officer.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The family of Renee Good hired the Chicago-based law firm that represented George Floyd's family to sue federal officials.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
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99% of the Epstein files are being held up by Pam Bondi and Trump DOJ.
@oversightdemocrats.bsky.social are fighting for the release of ALL the files and continuing our investigation into Epstein's closest associates, including by subpoenaing Les Wexner and the executors of the Epstein estate.
@oversightdemocrats.bsky.social are fighting for the release of ALL the files and continuing our investigation into Epstein's closest associates, including by subpoenaing Les Wexner and the executors of the Epstein estate.
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
99% of the Epstein files are being held up by Pam Bondi and Trump DOJ.
@oversightdemocrats.bsky.social are fighting for the release of ALL the files and continuing our investigation into Epstein's closest associates, including by subpoenaing Les Wexner and the executors of the Epstein estate.
@oversightdemocrats.bsky.social are fighting for the release of ALL the files and continuing our investigation into Epstein's closest associates, including by subpoenaing Les Wexner and the executors of the Epstein estate.
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Donald Trump caught falling asleep again at a public meeting today.
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Donald Trump caught falling asleep again at a public meeting today.
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Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Kristi Noem has been a complete and total failure at her job. She has violated her oath and has allowed ICE agents to terrorize our communities.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
That’s why I’m joining @robinkelly.house.gov in calling for her impeachment.
We deserve better, she’s gotta go.
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is urging Gov. Jared Polis (D) not to pardon Tina Peters, amid an intense pressure campaign led by President Donald Trump to free the convicted election denier.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Colorado secretary of state urges governor not to pardon Tina Peters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold (D) is urging Gov. Jared Polis (D) not to pardon Tina Peters, amid an intense pressure campaign led by President Donald Trump to free the convicted election denier.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Not a single day in 2025 was cooler than the 1991-2020 average, on a global scale. @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Not a single day in 2025 was cooler than the 1991-2020 average, on a global scale. @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
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🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested an interview with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) over his participation in a video last year reminding U.S. military and intelligence service members that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘I won’t be intimidated’: Dem lawmaker vows to fight after DOJ expands probe of ‘illegal orders’ video
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested an interview with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) over his participation in a video last year reminding U.S. military and intelligence service members that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Finally. Expert yacht-buying advice.
Buying A Yacht In 2026? This Is What The Experts Want You To Know
Buying A Yacht In 2026? This Is What The Experts Want You To Know
If you're planning on purchasing a new or second-hand yacht in 2026, these are the top tips, advice and recommendations for getting the best deal.
www.forbes.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Finally. Expert yacht-buying advice.
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"In Nazi Germany, concept of "homeland" was twisted into a racialized tool, primarily using Heimat to promote nationalism, racial purity, and expansion through ideas like Lebensraum (living space) and Heim ins Reich (Home into the Reich), shifting focus to racial destiny and territorial domination."
January 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
"In Nazi Germany, concept of "homeland" was twisted into a racialized tool, primarily using Heimat to promote nationalism, racial purity, and expansion through ideas like Lebensraum (living space) and Heim ins Reich (Home into the Reich), shifting focus to racial destiny and territorial domination."
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Chekhov's Back Door Gate Appears in the David Huerta Assault Saga
You gotta love noticing something in an arrest affidavit only to have your fall-back star witness fuck up that story 9 months later.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/c...
You gotta love noticing something in an arrest affidavit only to have your fall-back star witness fuck up that story 9 months later.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/c...
Chekhov's Back Door Gate Appears in the David Huerta Assault Saga - emptywheel
In the affidavit he wrote to retroactively get an arrest warrant for David Huerta, Ryan Ribner emphasized that he only knew of one gate when he staged a confrontation in front of one. It turns out tha...
www.emptywheel.net
January 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Chekhov's Back Door Gate Appears in the David Huerta Assault Saga
You gotta love noticing something in an arrest affidavit only to have your fall-back star witness fuck up that story 9 months later.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/c...
You gotta love noticing something in an arrest affidavit only to have your fall-back star witness fuck up that story 9 months later.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/14/c...
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When we say "explicitly neo-Nazi" we mean channels that fly swastikas and praise Hitler. That's the zone of internet where DHS is apparently finding inspiration for their X posts. It's ultra unlikely they would have ever encountered that song if they weren't in that space, imo.
Our researchers found at least 450 posts on Telegram dating back to 2020 that shared the song mentioned in this reporting.
Nearly all the posts we found were from explicitly neo-Nazi and white supremacist channels. And a review of our datasets found it hasn't circulated much outside those circles.
Nearly all the posts we found were from explicitly neo-Nazi and white supremacist channels. And a review of our datasets found it hasn't circulated much outside those circles.
January 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
When we say "explicitly neo-Nazi" we mean channels that fly swastikas and praise Hitler. That's the zone of internet where DHS is apparently finding inspiration for their X posts. It's ultra unlikely they would have ever encountered that song if they weren't in that space, imo.
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🚨BREAKING: Any candidate for federal office may challenge election laws governing their election, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision Wednesday, potentially triggering a deluge of litigation over the counting and certifying of results. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Supreme Court opens election litigation floodgates, says any candidate can challenge voting laws
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🚨BREAKING: Any candidate for federal office may challenge election laws governing their election, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision Wednesday, potentially triggering a deluge of litigation over the counting and certifying of results. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...