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"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
A St. Paul resident says federal officers knocked on her door and asked her to identify Hmong and Asian households in her North End neighborhood last week.
ICE in St. Paul: Man roughly detained at gas station, Border Patrol chief jeered in Midway Target
Videos and photos show a prevalence of federal agents in St. Paul recently.
trib.al
January 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
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Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
A St. Paul resident says federal officers knocked on her door and asked her to identify Hmong and Asian households in her North End neighborhood last week.
January 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
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Pregnancy with chronic health conditions is risky.
Trying to navigate pregnancy with multiple legislative restrictions on reproductive healthcare can be fatal. Must read investigation on this tragic case out of North Carolina
By Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
Trying to navigate pregnancy with multiple legislative restrictions on reproductive healthcare can be fatal. Must read investigation on this tragic case out of North Carolina
By Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
A Pregnant Woman at Risk of Heart Failure Couldn’t Get Urgent Treatment. She Died Waiting for an Abortion.
In a state that had legislated its commitment to life, Graham spent her final days struggling to find anyone to save hers.
www.propublica.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Pregnancy with chronic health conditions is risky.
Trying to navigate pregnancy with multiple legislative restrictions on reproductive healthcare can be fatal. Must read investigation on this tragic case out of North Carolina
By Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
Trying to navigate pregnancy with multiple legislative restrictions on reproductive healthcare can be fatal. Must read investigation on this tragic case out of North Carolina
By Lizzie Presser and Kavitha Surana
www.propublica.org/article/nort...
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CNN airs a compilation of ICE aggression against peaceful protesters in Minnesota
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
CNN airs a compilation of ICE aggression against peaceful protesters in Minnesota
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Rep Robin Kelly (D-IL) is introducing articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem
January 14, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Rep Robin Kelly (D-IL) is introducing articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem
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January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Gift link to FBI-targeted Post reporter Hannah Natanson's sweeping look at how federal workers have been targeted by Trump. wapo.st/49BQBrh
I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.
One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.
wapo.st
January 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Gift link to FBI-targeted Post reporter Hannah Natanson's sweeping look at how federal workers have been targeted by Trump. wapo.st/49BQBrh
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Would be useful for stories like this to point out, among her political ties, that her husband is the *GOP Senator from Pennsylvania.* (Beat Bob Casey by 0.2% in 2024.)
Not even mentioned in CNBC dispatch.
Not even mentioned in CNBC dispatch.
Meta names former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president, vice chair
Meta names former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president, vice chair
cnb.cx
January 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Would be useful for stories like this to point out, among her political ties, that her husband is the *GOP Senator from Pennsylvania.* (Beat Bob Casey by 0.2% in 2024.)
Not even mentioned in CNBC dispatch.
Not even mentioned in CNBC dispatch.
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MARYLAND — “Federal officials on Friday changed their account of the Christmas Eve shooting by immigration agents in Glen Burnie, reversing course after repeatedly doubling down on their story. A day after Anne Arundel County Police publicly disputed it.” www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
January 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM
MARYLAND — “Federal officials on Friday changed their account of the Christmas Eve shooting by immigration agents in Glen Burnie, reversing course after repeatedly doubling down on their story. A day after Anne Arundel County Police publicly disputed it.” www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
You need this! PuppyKittyNYC: We know how stressful this time of year can be, and the best way to destress is by petting some kittens 🐈
It’s a great way to unwind, donate towards our rescue efforts & help socialize our kittens.
If you want kitten therapy, email [email protected] to inquire!
It’s a great way to unwind, donate towards our rescue efforts & help socialize our kittens.
If you want kitten therapy, email [email protected] to inquire!
January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
You need this! PuppyKittyNYC: We know how stressful this time of year can be, and the best way to destress is by petting some kittens 🐈
It’s a great way to unwind, donate towards our rescue efforts & help socialize our kittens.
If you want kitten therapy, email [email protected] to inquire!
It’s a great way to unwind, donate towards our rescue efforts & help socialize our kittens.
If you want kitten therapy, email [email protected] to inquire!
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Q: After you told ICE to get the F out, Republicans are criticizing you for escalating tensions
FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone
FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone
January 8, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Q: After you told ICE to get the F out, Republicans are criticizing you for escalating tensions
FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone
FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone
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he’s not going to stop until someone makes him stop bsky.app/profile/paul...
January 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
he’s not going to stop until someone makes him stop bsky.app/profile/paul...
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Denmark’s PM, Mette Frederiksen responds to Trump:
“The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom…I would therefore strongly urge the US to stop the threats against a historically close ally…and another people who have said very clearly that they are not for sale.”
“The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom…I would therefore strongly urge the US to stop the threats against a historically close ally…and another people who have said very clearly that they are not for sale.”
January 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Denmark’s PM, Mette Frederiksen responds to Trump:
“The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom…I would therefore strongly urge the US to stop the threats against a historically close ally…and another people who have said very clearly that they are not for sale.”
“The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom…I would therefore strongly urge the US to stop the threats against a historically close ally…and another people who have said very clearly that they are not for sale.”
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America is closing its doors to the world, sealing the border, squeezing the legal avenues to entry and sending new arrivals and longtime residents to the exits.
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
What America Might Look Like With Zero Immigration
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
America is closing its doors to the world, sealing the border, squeezing the legal avenues to entry and sending new arrivals and longtime residents to the exits.
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
What a loss for us all! www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/b...
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A pregnant Amazon employee asked for a chair to sit on—and wound up homeless.
A pregnant Amazon employee asked for a chair to sit on—and wound up homeless
"You're just a number to them."
www.motherjones.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A pregnant Amazon employee asked for a chair to sit on—and wound up homeless.
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Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
December 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Extremely funny to call the pope “holier-than-thou”
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After what we're seeing at CBS, if today is not the perfect day for everyone to find some independent journalism & nonprofit newsrooms to support... what day could be better?
December 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
After what we're seeing at CBS, if today is not the perfect day for everyone to find some independent journalism & nonprofit newsrooms to support... what day could be better?
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the vice president is a klansman
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
the vice president is a klansman
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What would Jesus do if he visited the United States Senate?
December 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
What would Jesus do if he visited the United States Senate?
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21. And before team Yglesias responds by saying "yeah, but it's bad politics to run on climate and energy"... I'd point out that I've won 4 elections in a very purple district running on climate and energy. Pro-tip: leadership is possible! You don't have to be stupid to win!
December 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
21. And before team Yglesias responds by saying "yeah, but it's bad politics to run on climate and energy"... I'd point out that I've won 4 elections in a very purple district running on climate and energy. Pro-tip: leadership is possible! You don't have to be stupid to win!
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I had my own reasons for despising that essay and did so here a few days ago, but it's heartening to see Congressman Casten, who's got a lot of expertise in both the energy issues and the politics, kick it to the curb his way.
21. And before team Yglesias responds by saying "yeah, but it's bad politics to run on climate and energy"... I'd point out that I've won 4 elections in a very purple district running on climate and energy. Pro-tip: leadership is possible! You don't have to be stupid to win!
December 21, 2025 at 4:57 AM
I had my own reasons for despising that essay and did so here a few days ago, but it's heartening to see Congressman Casten, who's got a lot of expertise in both the energy issues and the politics, kick it to the curb his way.
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🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
December 21, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🚨 The DOJ appears to have redacted Donald Trump’s name from the allegations made in this exhibit in the Epstein files.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
Trump’s name was in the original release. Now, it’s blacked out.
See for yourself.
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4. Yglesias instead seems to implicitly argue that politicians should only do what wins elections, virtue be damned. One wonders what he thinks of those foolish 1850s abolitionists. As Condleeza Rice once said, politics is the art of making the impossible inevitable. That ain't this.
December 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
4. Yglesias instead seems to implicitly argue that politicians should only do what wins elections, virtue be damned. One wonders what he thinks of those foolish 1850s abolitionists. As Condleeza Rice once said, politics is the art of making the impossible inevitable. That ain't this.
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This Yglesias piece in the NYT is horrifically bad. Almost every "fact" it cites is provably false. At best it is cocktail party banter from a pundit who knows nothing of energy. At worst, it was cut/paste from oil industry talking points. So, a rebuttal: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/o...
Opinion | Obama Supported It. The Left in Canada and Norway Does. Why Don’t Democrats?
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This Yglesias piece in the NYT is horrifically bad. Almost every "fact" it cites is provably false. At best it is cocktail party banter from a pundit who knows nothing of energy. At worst, it was cut/paste from oil industry talking points. So, a rebuttal: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/o...