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Remember that these thugs were the ones who showed up at Gavin Newsom's presser announcing redistricting push.
They ended up finding a strawberry seller to rationalize the threat of force.
They ended up finding a strawberry seller to rationalize the threat of force.
I always thought the term "cosplaying" was overused until ICE/CBP started showing up everywhere. Look at this guy, does he think it's Fallujah? (It's a high school in Minneapolis).
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Remember that these thugs were the ones who showed up at Gavin Newsom's presser announcing redistricting push.
They ended up finding a strawberry seller to rationalize the threat of force.
They ended up finding a strawberry seller to rationalize the threat of force.
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The other day I argued that we would do well to use the conspiracism and grievance that Trump stokes against him.
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
Where We Go from Here - emptywheel
Here are ten things we can do in 2026 to hold Trump accountable.
www.emptywheel.net
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The other day I argued that we would do well to use the conspiracism and grievance that Trump stokes against him.
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
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The invasion of MN is, I strongly believe, an attempt to create cause to invoke Insurrection Act.
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
Time to Ask if Stephen Miller Has Authorized Assault and Murder of Peaceful ICE Observers - emptywheel
Given how consistently Greg Bovino is at the scene of unjustified violence against ICE observers, including today's shooting, and given Bovino's refusal to answer whether Stephen Miller has given him ...
www.emptywheel.net
January 8, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The invasion of MN is, I strongly believe, an attempt to create cause to invoke Insurrection Act.
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
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And in the process you vastly improved the chance of surprising Russia.
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
And in the process you vastly improved the chance of surprising Russia.
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Holy shit this was just two days ago.
Anyway, updated with the news that Tulsi WAS excluded.
How the Deep State Taught Stephen Miller to Love Socialism
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/h...
Anyway, updated with the news that Tulsi WAS excluded.
How the Deep State Taught Stephen Miller to Love Socialism
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/h...
How the Deep State Taught Stephen Miller to Love Socialism - emptywheel
There's mounting evidence that John Ratcliffe has sustained Trump's trust sufficiently to successfully rebut Russian disinformation. So much so, the CIA even taught Stephen Miller to love socialism!
www.emptywheel.net
January 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Holy shit this was just two days ago.
Anyway, updated with the news that Tulsi WAS excluded.
How the Deep State Taught Stephen Miller to Love Socialism
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/h...
Anyway, updated with the news that Tulsi WAS excluded.
How the Deep State Taught Stephen Miller to Love Socialism
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/06/h...
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I have been saying for months that ONE way, the quickest way, to slow fascism is to get GOPers to start peeling off.
That's happening now.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
That's happening now.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I have been saying for months that ONE way, the quickest way, to slow fascism is to get GOPers to start peeling off.
That's happening now.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
That's happening now.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
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4 pieces of good news today:
1) Hochul and Mamdani are working on free pre-K
2) Tish James got a SECOND Trump makebelieve US Attorney DQed
3) 9 Republicans backed Jeffries' ACA subsidies discharge petition
4) 5 Republicans voted for cloture Kaines' WPR prohibiting more invasion in VZ
1) Hochul and Mamdani are working on free pre-K
2) Tish James got a SECOND Trump makebelieve US Attorney DQed
3) 9 Republicans backed Jeffries' ACA subsidies discharge petition
4) 5 Republicans voted for cloture Kaines' WPR prohibiting more invasion in VZ
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
4 pieces of good news today:
1) Hochul and Mamdani are working on free pre-K
2) Tish James got a SECOND Trump makebelieve US Attorney DQed
3) 9 Republicans backed Jeffries' ACA subsidies discharge petition
4) 5 Republicans voted for cloture Kaines' WPR prohibiting more invasion in VZ
1) Hochul and Mamdani are working on free pre-K
2) Tish James got a SECOND Trump makebelieve US Attorney DQed
3) 9 Republicans backed Jeffries' ACA subsidies discharge petition
4) 5 Republicans voted for cloture Kaines' WPR prohibiting more invasion in VZ
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So ICE works as shorthand (and bc tying them to this killing makes it a lot harder to recruit).
But it is important to know the guy who shot Renee Good (and the guy who shot Marimar Martinez) takes orders from a guy who takes orders DIRECTLY from Stephen Miller.
But it is important to know the guy who shot Renee Good (and the guy who shot Marimar Martinez) takes orders from a guy who takes orders DIRECTLY from Stephen Miller.
January 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
So ICE works as shorthand (and bc tying them to this killing makes it a lot harder to recruit).
But it is important to know the guy who shot Renee Good (and the guy who shot Marimar Martinez) takes orders from a guy who takes orders DIRECTLY from Stephen Miller.
But it is important to know the guy who shot Renee Good (and the guy who shot Marimar Martinez) takes orders from a guy who takes orders DIRECTLY from Stephen Miller.
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BLITZER: Noem says Renee Good was 'stalking and impeding' the officers' work all throughout the day. Has your investigation shown that?
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
January 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
BLITZER: Noem says Renee Good was 'stalking and impeding' the officers' work all throughout the day. Has your investigation shown that?
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
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ICE shooting: State officials say FBI is blocking evidence in Minneapolis probe
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/i...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/i...
ICE shooting: State officials say FBI is blocking evidence in Minneapolis investigation
Top federal officials have blamed Renee Nicole Good for her fatal shooting by an ICE agent, despite the fact an investigation has not been completed.
www.cnbc.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM
ICE shooting: State officials say FBI is blocking evidence in Minneapolis probe
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/i...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/i...
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Ellison: "State authorities can investigate anyway. We don't need their authority. It's at least arguable that there's a violation of MN statues here. All of them depend on an investigation though. And the federal govt can't stop MN from doing it's own, but I would hope it wouldn't come to that."
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Ellison: "State authorities can investigate anyway. We don't need their authority. It's at least arguable that there's a violation of MN statues here. All of them depend on an investigation though. And the federal govt can't stop MN from doing it's own, but I would hope it wouldn't come to that."
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The no-angeling is already in full swing.
January 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
The no-angeling is already in full swing.
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NEW: Trump advisers met Putin's envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine plan
Trump advisers met Putin's envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine plan
The U.S. and Ukraine are close to an agreement — so far, without Russia.
www.axios.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
NEW: Trump advisers met Putin's envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine plan
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DW: Germany’s head of state, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that "democracy is under threat like never before", adding that there had been a “rupture of values” - not only by Russia - but also by the US.
January 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
DW: Germany’s head of state, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that "democracy is under threat like never before", adding that there had been a “rupture of values” - not only by Russia - but also by the US.
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Gonna be a bit pedantic here.
I know everyone says, ICE did the murder.
But good reason to believe it was part of an elite goon squad that works for Greg Bovino, who has been involved in MANY of the abuse of force, and he reports to Stephen Miller.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
I know everyone says, ICE did the murder.
But good reason to believe it was part of an elite goon squad that works for Greg Bovino, who has been involved in MANY of the abuse of force, and he reports to Stephen Miller.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
Time to Ask if Stephen Miller Has Authorized Assault and Murder of Peaceful ICE Observers - emptywheel
Given how consistently Greg Bovino is at the scene of unjustified violence against ICE observers, including today's shooting, and given Bovino's refusal to answer whether Stephen Miller has given him ...
www.emptywheel.net
January 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Gonna be a bit pedantic here.
I know everyone says, ICE did the murder.
But good reason to believe it was part of an elite goon squad that works for Greg Bovino, who has been involved in MANY of the abuse of force, and he reports to Stephen Miller.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
I know everyone says, ICE did the murder.
But good reason to believe it was part of an elite goon squad that works for Greg Bovino, who has been involved in MANY of the abuse of force, and he reports to Stephen Miller.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
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Comer: "Tim Walz was having a terrible day from our hearing ... and then you had the ICE shooting. And Walz, like a well seasoned politician, tries to take advantage of a terrible situation. He effectively has declared war on ICE to pivot away national attention from his reckless administration."
January 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Comer: "Tim Walz was having a terrible day from our hearing ... and then you had the ICE shooting. And Walz, like a well seasoned politician, tries to take advantage of a terrible situation. He effectively has declared war on ICE to pivot away national attention from his reckless administration."
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This is insane. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United
www.whitehouse.gov
January 8, 2026 at 1:39 AM
This is insane. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Pertinent to Minneapolis today:
January 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Pertinent to Minneapolis today:
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AOC: This has now become what we feared most about ICE for a long time—that it would be used as an anti-civilian force with no accountability. At the end of the day, what we saw today was a murder, and murders in cold blood need to be prosecuted.
January 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
AOC: This has now become what we feared most about ICE for a long time—that it would be used as an anti-civilian force with no accountability. At the end of the day, what we saw today was a murder, and murders in cold blood need to be prosecuted.
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Raju: The Speaker and others have said that this driver was weaponizing her vehicle.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
January 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Raju: The Speaker and others have said that this driver was weaponizing her vehicle.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
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Here's a better angle. Identify this murderer.
January 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Here's a better angle. Identify this murderer.
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Reminder: ICE has a budget bigger than most militaries around the world.
It has increased its spending on weapons by 700% since Trump took office.
Trump is building his own personal military to terrorize American cities, trample on civil rights, and intimidate his opponents.
It has increased its spending on weapons by 700% since Trump took office.
Trump is building his own personal military to terrorize American cities, trample on civil rights, and intimidate his opponents.
January 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Reminder: ICE has a budget bigger than most militaries around the world.
It has increased its spending on weapons by 700% since Trump took office.
Trump is building his own personal military to terrorize American cities, trample on civil rights, and intimidate his opponents.
It has increased its spending on weapons by 700% since Trump took office.
Trump is building his own personal military to terrorize American cities, trample on civil rights, and intimidate his opponents.
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Asked by Maxwell Frost if he agrees with the Hortman children that Trump should take down his post alleging Walz was involved in the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, Minnesota state Rep. Walter Hudson instead has a meltdown and starts screaming and yelling
January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Asked by Maxwell Frost if he agrees with the Hortman children that Trump should take down his post alleging Walz was involved in the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman, Minnesota state Rep. Walter Hudson instead has a meltdown and starts screaming and yelling
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FOLKS IN MINNEAPOLIS:
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
January 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
FOLKS IN MINNEAPOLIS:
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
SAVE all videos & photos from today. They will be valuable to prove the ICE agent --- who had time to move & re-position himself to the side of the victim's car to shoot into the driver's side window --- was not in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury or death.
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Oh yeah for sure. Definitley try to get non-insured individual pricing at your local hospital. Definitely a Good Idea.
BARTIROMO: What is the GOP's healthcare plan?
RICK SCOTT: Many times you can buy it way cheaper by just going directly to a doctor or a hospital or surgery center rather than going through the insurance product. Let them buy their own insurance.
RICK SCOTT: Many times you can buy it way cheaper by just going directly to a doctor or a hospital or surgery center rather than going through the insurance product. Let them buy their own insurance.
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Oh yeah for sure. Definitley try to get non-insured individual pricing at your local hospital. Definitely a Good Idea.