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“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
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“If you were from this country, you would know I’m an immigration officer… I can hear you don’t have the same accent as me.”
Accent as evidence.
Appearance as suspicion.
Power as permission.
When federal agents decide who “belongs,” citizenship stops being protection & starts being conditional.
Accent as evidence.
Appearance as suspicion.
Power as permission.
When federal agents decide who “belongs,” citizenship stops being protection & starts being conditional.
January 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM
“If you were from this country, you would know I’m an immigration officer… I can hear you don’t have the same accent as me.”
Accent as evidence.
Appearance as suspicion.
Power as permission.
When federal agents decide who “belongs,” citizenship stops being protection & starts being conditional.
Accent as evidence.
Appearance as suspicion.
Power as permission.
When federal agents decide who “belongs,” citizenship stops being protection & starts being conditional.
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Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez died in government custody.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez died in government custody.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
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I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
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Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, on January 24. DHS claims he died after an armed struggle, but videos of the incident appears to contradict that claim. Read our analysis here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting - bellingcat
Bellingcat has analysed video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The footage appears to contradict statements made by the Department of Homeland Security.
www.bellingcat.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, on January 24. DHS claims he died after an armed struggle, but videos of the incident appears to contradict that claim. Read our analysis here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
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New Bombshell Leak From Trump White House Could Be The End For Stephen Miller
www.politicususa.com
New Bombshell Leak From Trump White House Could Be The End For Stephen Miller
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January 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
New Bombshell Leak From Trump White House Could Be The End For Stephen Miller
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Disclosures show the Oklahoma Republican sold up to $500,000 in UnitedHealth stock while serving on a committee that oversees payments for health care.
House Health Panel Member Kevin Hern Sold UnitedHealth Amid Stock-Trading Ban Push
Disclosures show the Oklahoma Republican sold up to $500,000 in UnitedHealth stock while serving on a committee that oversees payments for health care.
www.forbes.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Disclosures show the Oklahoma Republican sold up to $500,000 in UnitedHealth stock while serving on a committee that oversees payments for health care.
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The authoritarianism comes from the top.
"Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen," Noem told a person who relayed her remarks to Axios.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
"Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen," Noem told a person who relayed her remarks to Axios.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The authoritarianism comes from the top.
"Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen," Noem told a person who relayed her remarks to Axios.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
"Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen," Noem told a person who relayed her remarks to Axios.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
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Since July, Trump’s immigration goons have illegally detained at least 2,300 people without bond or due process.
Meanwhile, two private prison corporations who donated millions to Trump are profiting off these blatant constitutional violations.
Cashing in on cruelty.
Meanwhile, two private prison corporations who donated millions to Trump are profiting off these blatant constitutional violations.
Cashing in on cruelty.
'Fucking Insane': Journalist Finds at Least 2,300 Illegal ICE Detentions Since July | Common Dreams
There have been at least 2,300 cases in which federal judges have ruled that immigration officials illegally detained pe
www.commondreams.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Since July, Trump’s immigration goons have illegally detained at least 2,300 people without bond or due process.
Meanwhile, two private prison corporations who donated millions to Trump are profiting off these blatant constitutional violations.
Cashing in on cruelty.
Meanwhile, two private prison corporations who donated millions to Trump are profiting off these blatant constitutional violations.
Cashing in on cruelty.
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We need depositions, documents, and public testimony to establish why and how the most prominent and powerful figures in the trump administration publicly and repeatedly lied about someone their goons killed.
The writing and editing of allegedly inaccurate talking points used to discuss the Benghazi attack on the Sunday shows were the subject of YEARS of congressional hearings. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
We need depositions, documents, and public testimony to establish why and how the most prominent and powerful figures in the trump administration publicly and repeatedly lied about someone their goons killed.
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Are there still ICE agents on the ground in MN?
Is there still no accountability for the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti?
Do you even know the name of the man who murdered Alex?
THERE IS NO PIVOT.
You can't pivot if you do anything differently. Read the above to see what is wrong w/ below
Is there still no accountability for the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti?
Do you even know the name of the man who murdered Alex?
THERE IS NO PIVOT.
You can't pivot if you do anything differently. Read the above to see what is wrong w/ below
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Are there still ICE agents on the ground in MN?
Is there still no accountability for the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti?
Do you even know the name of the man who murdered Alex?
THERE IS NO PIVOT.
You can't pivot if you do anything differently. Read the above to see what is wrong w/ below
Is there still no accountability for the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti?
Do you even know the name of the man who murdered Alex?
THERE IS NO PIVOT.
You can't pivot if you do anything differently. Read the above to see what is wrong w/ below
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And here they cite the guy who argued in Plessy v. Ferguson and a British academic who admitted he didn’t really know the law for himself in an international law publication.
A complete abomination aided by law professors. Shameful.
A complete abomination aided by law professors. Shameful.
January 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM
And here they cite the guy who argued in Plessy v. Ferguson and a British academic who admitted he didn’t really know the law for himself in an international law publication.
A complete abomination aided by law professors. Shameful.
A complete abomination aided by law professors. Shameful.
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A fully masked ICE agent in Northeast Los Angeles threatens an observer “I’m going to make you famous.” This after raiding a park where people were peacefully meeting.
They want to kill again. They will, if Congress doesn’t stop them.
They want to kill again. They will, if Congress doesn’t stop them.
January 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
A fully masked ICE agent in Northeast Los Angeles threatens an observer “I’m going to make you famous.” This after raiding a park where people were peacefully meeting.
They want to kill again. They will, if Congress doesn’t stop them.
They want to kill again. They will, if Congress doesn’t stop them.
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Quick thread on how it is shocking the government has supressed this report, but it is equally shocking that anyone should be surprised by its contents.
www.businessgreen.com/news/4524657...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4524657...
Government accused of 'suppressing' report warning of catastrophic climate risks
The Times reports unabridged version of security services' analysis sets out 'reasonable worst case scenario' where climate impacts trigger mass migration and conflict
www.businessgreen.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Quick thread on how it is shocking the government has supressed this report, but it is equally shocking that anyone should be surprised by its contents.
www.businessgreen.com/news/4524657...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4524657...
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"Noem has complained to others that she feels she's being hung out to dry over the episode and has made sure to emphasize she took direction from Miller and the president"
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:57 PM
"Noem has complained to others that she feels she's being hung out to dry over the episode and has made sure to emphasize she took direction from Miller and the president"
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
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Top House Democrats on Tuesday told Donald Trump to fire Kristi Noem or they would launch impeachment proceedings against the homeland security secretary, in response to the weekend killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Top Democrats tell Trump: either fire Kristi Noem or we will impeach her
Trump defends homeland security secretary but Hakeem Jeffries says: ‘We can do this the easy way or the hard way’
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Top House Democrats on Tuesday told Donald Trump to fire Kristi Noem or they would launch impeachment proceedings against the homeland security secretary, in response to the weekend killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Breaking Axios:
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Breaking Axios:
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
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On Earth 2, the fact an unelected, non-Senate confirmed White House staffer was ordering around the Secretary of DHS would be a scandal worthy of Congressional oversight.
"Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen," Noem told a person who relayed her remarks to Axios.""
Anyone paying attentions - it's been President Miler calling the shots.
Now the vipers are going after each other. 🐍🐍🐍
Anyone paying attentions - it's been President Miler calling the shots.
Now the vipers are going after each other. 🐍🐍🐍
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
On Earth 2, the fact an unelected, non-Senate confirmed White House staffer was ordering around the Secretary of DHS would be a scandal worthy of Congressional oversight.
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I've been noting that Stephen Miller is significantly (entirely?) responsible for the rules of engagement that keeps leading to experienced goons murdering bystanders.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
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 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I've been noting that Stephen Miller is significantly (entirely?) responsible for the rules of engagement that keeps leading to experienced goons murdering bystanders.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
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Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
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Sound isn’t great on this video. Focus on what he’s saying. “You can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. It's a very unfortunate thing.”
So, all of you folks who voted for him because he believes in the sanctity of the 2nd Amendment, how are you feeling now?
So, all of you folks who voted for him because he believes in the sanctity of the 2nd Amendment, how are you feeling now?
January 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Sound isn’t great on this video. Focus on what he’s saying. “You can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. It's a very unfortunate thing.”
So, all of you folks who voted for him because he believes in the sanctity of the 2nd Amendment, how are you feeling now?
So, all of you folks who voted for him because he believes in the sanctity of the 2nd Amendment, how are you feeling now?
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ICE Accused of Sexually Torturing Migrants at Former WWII Camp Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX.
Among 80+ Reported Violations
According to a 19-page investigative report by the ACLU, detainees are facing what advocates describe as a 'humanitarian catastrophe.'
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-accused-...
Among 80+ Reported Violations
According to a 19-page investigative report by the ACLU, detainees are facing what advocates describe as a 'humanitarian catastrophe.'
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-accused-...
ICE allegedly committing over 80 human rights violations against migrants at Fort Bliss
Reports allege that ICE has committed over 80 human rights violations at Fort Bliss, Texas, including physical and sexual abuse, denial of basic needs, and restricted legal access, prompting calls fro...
www.ibtimes.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 8:09 AM
ICE Accused of Sexually Torturing Migrants at Former WWII Camp Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX.
Among 80+ Reported Violations
According to a 19-page investigative report by the ACLU, detainees are facing what advocates describe as a 'humanitarian catastrophe.'
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-accused-...
Among 80+ Reported Violations
According to a 19-page investigative report by the ACLU, detainees are facing what advocates describe as a 'humanitarian catastrophe.'
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-accused-...
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Abolish. ice. 💔
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Abolish. ice. 💔
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I would like to know how my prior colleagues, who have chosen to pursue leadership positions under this charlatan, justify ordering agents to break their oaths of office and open investigations on people simply for exercising their legal rights.
Good luck gazing in the mirror when this is all over.
Good luck gazing in the mirror when this is all over.
FBI investigating Minnesota Signal groups tracking ICE, Patel says
The statement from FBI Director Kash Patel comes after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I would like to know how my prior colleagues, who have chosen to pursue leadership positions under this charlatan, justify ordering agents to break their oaths of office and open investigations on people simply for exercising their legal rights.
Good luck gazing in the mirror when this is all over.
Good luck gazing in the mirror when this is all over.