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CNN: Are you okay?
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 AM
CNN: Are you okay?
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
Omar :I've survived war. And I'm definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me because I'm built that way.
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The agents who beat and then killed Alex Pretti after they took his gun - they were wearing body cams.
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Alex Pretti's killing was recorded on body-camera videos, DHS says
Investigators are reviewing videos of the shooting from multiple angles, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The agents who beat and then killed Alex Pretti after they took his gun - they were wearing body cams.
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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You voted for this.
January 28, 2026 at 12:12 AM
You voted for this.
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Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
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"A man attacked Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening, hours after President Trump suggested that he might “de-escalate” the aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota ...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Minneapolis Live Updates: Ilhan Omar Is Attacked During Town Hall on Immigration Crackdown
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:52 AM
"A man attacked Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening, hours after President Trump suggested that he might “de-escalate” the aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota ...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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US District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered acting ICE director Todd Lyons to appear in court Friday & warned he could be held in contempt for repeatedly failing to comply with court orders.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
US judge threatens ICE chief with contempt, orders court appearance
The chief judge of Minnesota's federal court ordered the acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear in court on Friday to personally explain why that agency has not complied wi...
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
US District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered acting ICE director Todd Lyons to appear in court Friday & warned he could be held in contempt for repeatedly failing to comply with court orders.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
Meta is spending millions to convince people that data centers are cool and you like them www.theverge.com/news/869008/...
Meta is spending millions to convince people that data centers are cool and you like them
Data center PR panic
www.theverge.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Meta is spending millions to convince people that data centers are cool and you like them www.theverge.com/news/869008/...
They may contain caffeine. www.the-independent.com/life-style/k...
Keurig coffee pods face recall over major labeling error
The affected coffee pods were distributed in three U.S. states
www.the-independent.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:35 AM
They may contain caffeine. www.the-independent.com/life-style/k...
It was at his request. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Canadian mom devastated as diabetic and blind son euthanized under controversial law
Kiano Vafaeian, 26, died in December after his Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) request was approved
www.the-independent.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:34 AM
It was at his request. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Shooting a man ten times who's down on the ground isn't protocol? Gee, what news. Minnesota ICE live updates: Stephen Miller admits agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti may not have followed ‘protocol’ www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Minnesota ICE live: Miller doubts whether agents obeyed ‘protocol’ in Pretti killing
Two federal agents had reportedly fired shots during the confrontation that led to Pretti’s death
www.the-independent.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Shooting a man ten times who's down on the ground isn't protocol? Gee, what news. Minnesota ICE live updates: Stephen Miller admits agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti may not have followed ‘protocol’ www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
Filing by New Mexico’s attorney general includes Meta staff emails objecting to AI companion policy
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:22 AM
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance
Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance
Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance
Chief judge orders Todd Lyons to appear, saying patience is exhausted as migrants remain jailed despite rulings
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:21 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance
Minnesota judge summons acting ICE director, warns of contempt over court defiance
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches
Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches
Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches
A ‘massive smack’ of lion’s mane jellyfish has appeared in Port Phillip Bay, but experts say fears of a ‘jellygeddon’ are overblown
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches
Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show
Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show
Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show
CBS announced in July that Late Show would end in May, more than 30 years after 1993 debut under David Letterman
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:19 AM
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show
Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at Pretti
Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at Pretti
Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at Pretti
Report emerges as Trump signals he may reduce the surge of ICE and other federal agents in the state
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:18 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at Pretti
Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at Pretti
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"I didn’t realize, in the hours before his name was released to the public, that the man millions of people had seen lying facedown on the pavement from multiple angles of eyewitness video was my childhood best friend."
Read more from @kristenradtke.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/policy/86856...
Read more from @kristenradtke.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/policy/86856...
January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
"I didn’t realize, in the hours before his name was released to the public, that the man millions of people had seen lying facedown on the pavement from multiple angles of eyewitness video was my childhood best friend."
Read more from @kristenradtke.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/policy/86856...
Read more from @kristenradtke.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/policy/86856...
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I think if we let her keep the outfits she might leave.
January 28, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I think if we let her keep the outfits she might leave.
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Rachel Maddow relays a warning by Rep. Veronica Escobar that her amendment to the bill to fund Homeland Security that would ban the deportation of Americans citizens was stripped out of the bill by WH deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller before the bill was voted on.
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
Ban on deporting U.S. citizens removed from DHS funding bill, congresswoman warns
YouTube video by MS NOW
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January 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Rachel Maddow relays a warning by Rep. Veronica Escobar that her amendment to the bill to fund Homeland Security that would ban the deportation of Americans citizens was stripped out of the bill by WH deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller before the bill was voted on.
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
youtu.be/5SaDUUIQkHY?...
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“If you raise your voice, I’ll erase your voice.”
January 28, 2026 at 1:47 AM
“If you raise your voice, I’ll erase your voice.”