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“The Oglala Sioux Tribe is seeking answers after four enrolled members were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis.”
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ICE detains and holds four Native Americans, tribal leader says
Oglala Sioux Tribe demands action after ICE detains four members in Minneapolis. Tribal attorneys work to confirm identities and secure release.
www.newsweek.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:39 AM
“The Oglala Sioux Tribe is seeking answers after four enrolled members were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis.”
www.newsweek.com/ice-detains-...
www.newsweek.com/ice-detains-...
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Renee Good won a national prize six years ago for her poem "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs," which muses on science and faith. Good was shot to death by an ICE agent this week in Minneapolis.
Opinion: Remembering Renee Good
Renee Good won a national prize six years ago for her poem "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs," which muses on science and faith. Good was shot to death by an ICE agent this week in Minneapolis.
n.pr
January 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Renee Good won a national prize six years ago for her poem "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs," which muses on science and faith. Good was shot to death by an ICE agent this week in Minneapolis.
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Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks
Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
n.pr
January 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded accusations could undermine public trust.
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The country’s crude oil is heavy, too thick to flow through a pipeline without dilution, and is filled with corrosive chemicals that can destroy refineries.
Trump Boasts Of Confiscated Venezuelan Oil But Neglects To Mention How Nasty It Is
The country’s crude oil is heavy, too thick to flow through a pipeline without dilution, and is filled with corrosive chemicals that can destroy refineries.
www.huffpost.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The country’s crude oil is heavy, too thick to flow through a pipeline without dilution, and is filled with corrosive chemicals that can destroy refineries.
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So, this happened today. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
January 8, 2026 at 12:53 AM
So, this happened today. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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@chrislhayes.bsky.social: “A 37-year-old American citizen, the mother of a young child is dead tonight. She was shot in the face by an agent of the federal government, and that government has spent the day telling despicable lies about her.”
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
@chrislhayes.bsky.social: “A 37-year-old American citizen, the mother of a young child is dead tonight. She was shot in the face by an agent of the federal government, and that government has spent the day telling despicable lies about her.”
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??? Apparently Venezuela oil revenues will go into “offshore accounts” outside of the US Treasury, PBS reports.
January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
??? Apparently Venezuela oil revenues will go into “offshore accounts” outside of the US Treasury, PBS reports.
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The industry connections of an advisory panel for the new dietary guidelines are notable, especially in light of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism of corporate influence.
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www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n...
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries
The industry connections of an advisory panel for the new dietary guidelines are notable, especially in light of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism of corporate influence.
www.statnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The industry connections of an advisory panel for the new dietary guidelines are notable, especially in light of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism of corporate influence.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n...
www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n...
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An ICE agent has shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis amid an immigration enforcement surge
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Driver In Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the shooting in a post on X, criticizing the Trump administration for heightening tensions around immigration enforcement.
www.huffpost.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
An ICE agent has shot and killed a driver in Minneapolis amid an immigration enforcement surge
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The Trump administration is freezing billions of dollars in child care grants and family assistance in five Democratic-led states, in a move expected to affect thousands of low-income households, citing what it says are concerns around potential fraud.
Trump administration freezes child care funds for 5 Democratic-led states
The administration is freezing over $10 billion in grants to California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York. Some Democrats called it political retribution.
wapo.st
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Trump administration is freezing billions of dollars in child care grants and family assistance in five Democratic-led states, in a move expected to affect thousands of low-income households, citing what it says are concerns around potential fraud.
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My column this week. The Alabama lieutenant governor's race often features big promises for an office that is effectively powerless. But as we head into the 2026 elections, it's not the only place in state government where governing and campaigning are disconnected.
Alabama's disconnect between campaigning and governing is back | Alabama Reflector
Candidates for lieutenant governor have to project a fantasy about what they can do in the weak office. But so do many other candidates.
alabamareflector.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
My column this week. The Alabama lieutenant governor's race often features big promises for an office that is effectively powerless. But as we head into the 2026 elections, it's not the only place in state government where governing and campaigning are disconnected.
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At least 40 people were killed in the U.S. attack on Venezuela early Saturday, including military personnel and civilians, according to a senior Venezuelan official.
Venezuelan Official Says at Least 40 People Were Killed in U.S. Attack
The official said the dead included civilians and military personnel. At least one of the civilians was killed in a U.S. airstrike outside of Caracas, according to her family.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 12:25 AM
At least 40 people were killed in the U.S. attack on Venezuela early Saturday, including military personnel and civilians, according to a senior Venezuelan official.
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On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.
Six questions about the capture of Maduro
On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.
n.pr
January 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.
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Breaking News: The “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz said he would no longer host a gala at the Kennedy Center after its Trump-era changes.
Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala
The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Breaking News: The “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz said he would no longer host a gala at the Kennedy Center after its Trump-era changes.
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REPORT: Over 35 cases where Federal judges say the U.S. government lied, falsified records, fake declarations, sworn statements built on fiction.
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
REPORT: Over 35 cases where Federal judges say the U.S. government lied, falsified records, fake declarations, sworn statements built on fiction.
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
Brought to you by the “law and order” party 🤔
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PARCA’s 2025 report finds Alabama collects less tax revenue, relies heavily on sales taxes and maintains a structurally imbalanced system.
Report: Alabama taxes remain lowest, most regressive nationally
PARCA’s 2025 report finds Alabama collects less tax revenue, relies heavily on sales taxes and maintains a structurally imbalanced system.
buff.ly
January 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM
PARCA’s 2025 report finds Alabama collects less tax revenue, relies heavily on sales taxes and maintains a structurally imbalanced system.
Happy New Year yall
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Happy New Year yall
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“Is this the American Dream? Is this the land of the free?” 😕🇺🇸
December 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“Is this the American Dream? Is this the land of the free?” 😕🇺🇸
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All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.
Genre fiction and female authors top U.S. libraries' most-borrowed lists in 2025
All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.
n.pr
December 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.
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New subscription to @theonion.com immediately paying dividends
December 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
New subscription to @theonion.com immediately paying dividends
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I've waited 3 years to make this post
December 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I've waited 3 years to make this post
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Trump guys are about to Comet Pizza every third daycare center because they think they are all fronts for Somali money laundering. They're only doing this near cities with progressive mayors. This is straight up Government by LibsOfTikTok.
December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Trump guys are about to Comet Pizza every third daycare center because they think they are all fronts for Somali money laundering. They're only doing this near cities with progressive mayors. This is straight up Government by LibsOfTikTok.
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In a win for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal judge blocked the White House's attempt to defund the agency
Judge Stops Trump's Agency Exterminator From Kneecapping The CFPB
At the heart of this case was whether White House budget director Russell Vought could effectively shut down the agency and lay off all of its employees.
www.huffpost.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
In a win for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal judge blocked the White House's attempt to defund the agency
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ICE taps new surveillance tech as Trump cuts down privacy protections
ICE taps new surveillance tech as Trump cuts down privacy protections
ICE ramps up its tech contracting in a year when Trump has rolled back several government oversight measures.
dlvr.it
December 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
ICE taps new surveillance tech as Trump cuts down privacy protections
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The Trump administration’s efforts to rewrite the rules of public health have created a new kind of influencer: Doctors taking to social media to combat misinformation.
Watch | Meet the Doctors Fighting Health Misinformation Online
The Trump administration’s efforts to rewrite the rules of public health have created a new kind of influencer: Doctors taking to social media to combat misinformation.
on.wsj.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Trump administration’s efforts to rewrite the rules of public health have created a new kind of influencer: Doctors taking to social media to combat misinformation.