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The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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brianplatt.bsky.social
In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:
January 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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smsaideman.bsky.social
A reminder that any former commandre of a NATO military spent most of their careers working with Americans and are not by nature anti-American.

And, yeah, he ain't wrong.
robinwigglesworth.ft.com Robin Wigglesworth @robinwigglesworth.ft.com · 23h
The Norwegian government is staying fairly quiet for now, but as a sign of the shifting vibe here the former head of Norway’s armed forces has come out and called the US a “neo-fascist banana republic” and a “hostile great power without norms”. www.dn.no/politikk/tid...
Tidligere forsvarssjef om Trumps USA: – Neo-fascistisk bananrepublikk (+)
Tidligere forsvarssjef Sverre Diesen mener USA er blitt «en normløs og fiendtlig innstilt stormakt», og advarer samtidig mot å feste vår lit til Europa. Harald Sunde mener det haster med en plan B.
www.dn.no
January 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
Does DHS ever not lie?
marisakabas.bsky.social Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 21h
BREAKING — ChongLy Scott Thao's family has released a statement disputing DHS's outrageous justification for his arrest.

"He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation...[the family] does not know the individuals DHS references."
January 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Statement Correcting DHS Claims – ChongLy Scott Thao The family of ChongLy Scott Thao categorically disputes the Department of Homeland Security’s public statement regarding the ICE operation conducted on January 18, 2026, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Thao is a United States citizen with no criminal record. He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation. The only people residing at the home are Mr. Thao, his son, his daughter-in-law, and his young grandson. They do not know the individuals DHS references. ICE agents did not present a warrant, did not ask for identification, and nevertheless forcibly entered the home with weapons drawn. Mr. Thao went willingly with ICE, despite knowing he had done nothing wrong. During the operation, Mr. Thao was removed from his home wearing only underwear in approximately 12-degree weather, in full view of his family and neighbors. He suffers from severe psoriasis, a serious medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme cold and stress. This treatment was unnecessary, degrading, and deeply traumatizing. The family strongly objects to DHS’s attempt to publicly justify this conduct with false and misleading claims. These statements have caused additional harm to a family already struggling to recover from a terrifying and unjustified encounter. The family is actively pursuing legal representation and has filed complaints with the ACLU of Minnesota and the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Due to the ongoing legal process, no further comment will be made at this time. We ask the media to report responsibly and refrain from repeating inaccurate statements that place an innocent family at further risk. Louansee Moua Spokesperson ChongLy Scott Thao Family
January 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
BREAKING — ChongLy Scott Thao's family has released a statement disputing DHS's outrageous justification for his arrest.

"He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation...[the family] does not know the individuals DHS references."
January 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Family Statement Correcting DHS Claims – ChongLy Scott Thao The family of ChongLy Scott Thao categorically disputes the Department of Homeland Security’s public statement regarding the ICE operation conducted on January 18, 2026, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Thao is a United States citizen with no criminal record. He does not live with, nor has he ever lived with, the individuals DHS claims were targets of this operation. The only people residing at the home are Mr. Thao, his son, his daughter-in-law, and his young grandson. They do not know the individuals DHS references. ICE agents did not present a warrant, did not ask for identification, and nevertheless forcibly entered the home with weapons drawn. Mr. Thao went willingly with ICE, despite knowing he had done nothing wrong. During the operation, Mr. Thao was removed from his home wearing only underwear in approximately 12-degree weather, in full view of his family and neighbors. He suffers from severe psoriasis, a serious medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme cold and stress. This treatment was unnecessary, degrading, and deeply traumatizing. The family strongly objects to DHS’s attempt to publicly justify this conduct with false and misleading claims. These statements have caused additional harm to a family already struggling to recover from a terrifying and unjustified encounter. The family is actively pursuing legal representation and has filed complaints with the ACLU of Minnesota and the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Due to the ongoing legal process, no further comment will be made at this time. We ask the media to report responsibly and refrain from repeating inaccurate statements that place an innocent family at further risk. Louansee Moua Spokesperson ChongLy Scott Thao Family
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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ggold328.bsky.social
there are no words and i will never forget or forgive the gop for this goddamn daily embarrassment
fintwitter.bsky.social FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 1d
TRUMP TELLS NBC NEWS "NORWAY TOTALLY CONTROLS IT DESPITE WHAT THEY SAY” OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE COMPETITION
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
fsquared.bsky.social
This hits incredibly hard - will be thinking about it quite a lot.
January 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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jessdkant.bsky.social
This is the sort of thing that defines fascism more than most other aspects. The installation of secret police to monitor everyone for suspicion not of doing anything wrong, but of being the wrong kind of person.
normcharlatan.bsky.social Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 1d
I’m not sure people outside the Twin Cites realize the prevalence and the fear ICE is causing in Twin Cities. They are dining undercover pretending to be couples at restaurants, they are going to businesses and checking the license plates of cars to find employees. Every public place is compromised.
January 19, 2026 at 4:44 AM
fsquared.bsky.social
This is a dystopian Norman Rockwell painting.
leahmcelrath.bsky.social Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 1d
Hmong man detained by ICE today in St. Paul, Minnesota.

(Photo via Reuters)
Elderly man wearing only shorts with a blanket over his shoulders is flanked by ICE officers on either side as he descends the front stairs of him home in the snow. “A man, whose family requested a Hmong interpreter, is detained after ICE agents and other law enforcement officers conducted an immigration raid at his home, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., January 18, 2026.REUTERS/Leah Millis” via @idreesali114.bsky.social on X
January 19, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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January 18, 2026 at 8:46 PM
fsquared.bsky.social
FYI, that the Supreme Leader "of" Iran, confirmed that thousands had been killed in the protests. I imagine that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is sufficiently to your liking as a source within Iran to credit his view?

Since you disabled comments, you may want to fix it.

www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 18, 2026 at 10:58 PM
fsquared.bsky.social
Given that Trump wants to invade Greenland not just for its resources but because it looks impressive, I'm guessing Mexico's take on this is.
January 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
PSA: If Bill Kristol can say this dems should be able to say it
January 18, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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patriottakes.bsky.social
Thomas Massie calls out Pam Bondi over the Epstein Files
January 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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rabidbadger.bsky.social
The most embarrassing moment of the USA In all 250 years.
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d
Grinning like a 5-year old getting his participation trophy at the post-season T-ball pizza party.
January 16, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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marcelias.bsky.social
Today, Donald Trump--the president of the United States and a man with a history of election subversion--said: "We shouldn’t even have an election" in 2026.

While legacy media has largely ignored this story, Democracy Docket has covered it from multiple angles. Support its work. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
January 16, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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abbij1961.bsky.social
This guy says it all! He’s here to stand with and protect his community while ICE is harming and hurting it.
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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onefussyone.bsky.social
FIFA has scheduled an emergency meeting due to significant fan backlash and a looming boycott, including thousands of reported ticket cancellations stemming from safety concerns, high prices, and political issues, particularly U.S. Trump administration immigration policies.

#FIFA #FAFO
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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joshgerstein.bsky.social
Judge skewers Trump, Noem, Rubio over deportations of pro-Palestinian activists. Judge William Young (Reagan) denounces 'breathtaking' conspiracy against free speech, Trump an 'authoritarian' & says he appears to fear freedom. w/@kyledcheney @hassankanu
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
‘Unconstitutional conspiracy’: Judge slams Trump administration over targeted deportations
A Reagan appointee pointedly rebuked decisions by Trump, Rubio and Noem.
www.politico.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 AM
fsquared.bsky.social
No Country for Old Men, but at a national and international level (just ask the Ukraine and Denmark). Unfortunately, unlike the proprietor in the movie, we definitely lost the toss.
January 16, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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debjordan-kauble.bsky.social
Is administration is full of ignorant liars.
January 16, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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ericschmeltzer.com
Yeah so anyway you're not getting discharged from the hospital the same day if you have internal bleeding in your torso.

Even Grok knows that.

LOL.
Hi Grok. If someone suffers internal bleeding in the torso due to a car hitting them, would they likely be discharged the same day from the hospital, or would they have to likely stay overnight for observation at the minimum Searching the web 33 results Browsing web page 1 result No, someone with confirmed internal bleeding in the torso from a car accident would almost never be discharged the same day. In fact, they would typically require at least an overnight hospital stay for observation — and often much longer, depending on the severity. Internal bleeding in the torso (such as from injuries to the spleen, liver, kidneys, or other abdominal/pelvic organs) is a serious medical emergency, even if the person appears stable initially. Trauma from a car accident often involves blunt force that can cause organ lacerations, hematomas, or vessel damage, leading to bleeding that may not be immediately obvious but can worsen over hours.Key Reasons for Hospital Admission and ObservationRisk of delayed or worsening bleeding — Symptoms or significant blood loss can appear hours or even days later, potentially leading to shock, hemodynamic instability, or the need for emergency intervention (e.g., surgery or embolization). Standard trauma protocols — Patients undergo imaging (like CT scans or FAST ultrasound), serial blood tests (to monitor hemoglobin/hematocrit), vital sign monitoring, and clinical exams. Guidelines emphasize admission for hemodynamically stable patients with suspected or confirmed torso bleeding. Even in "mild" or non-operative cases — For common injuries like lower-grade splenic lacerations (often managed without surgery), current recommendations suggest:At least 1 day of observation for low-grade injuries. 2–3 days (or more) for higher-grade ones, with monitoring in a higher-dependency unit if needed. Surgical or severe cases — If active bleeding requires intervention, hospital stays extend significantly (often days to weeks), with risks of complications like infection or re-bleeding. Same-day discharge might only occur in very minor trauma cases with no evidence of internal bleeding after thorough evaluation (negative scans, stable labs, no symptoms). But if internal bleeding is actually present or even strongly suspected from the mechanism of injury, discharge the same day would be highly unusual and generally unsafe.If this relates to a real situation, always follow medical advice from professionals — trauma care is highly individualized based on scans, stability, and other factors. Stay safe!
January 14, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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January 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
fsquared.bsky.social
Thomas Massie is absolutely cooking this year.
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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saltlick.bsky.social
Great speech by Walz.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d
Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 AM