Lizardrath 💙
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· Dec 14
True Heroes Who Fought Fascism: Harold Smith served in Italy during WW2. He was known to his buddies of the 10th Mt Division, Italy as "Suicide Smith," and as a "great hero" according to a letter The Tribune "On the front last winter, Smith held off 30 Germans while the rest of us got away."
Aaron Parnas reports on the support for Kristi Noem's impeachment surging. Republicans and Democrats are opposing this Administration in this watershed moment.
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BREAKING: Support for Impeaching Kristi Noem SURGES as Democrats and Republicans BREAK
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
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January 25, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Aaron Parnas reports on the support for Kristi Noem's impeachment surging. Republicans and Democrats are opposing this Administration in this watershed moment.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro: "When the federal government surges troops, whether National Guard or ICE, against the wishes of a mayor, against the wishes of a governor, it erodes that trust that is the bond that keeps the community and police working together to keep their streets safe."
January 25, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro: "When the federal government surges troops, whether National Guard or ICE, against the wishes of a mayor, against the wishes of a governor, it erodes that trust that is the bond that keeps the community and police working together to keep their streets safe."
Steve Eisman is joined by Gary Marcus to discuss all things Al. Gary is a leading critic of Al large language models & argues that LLMs have reached diminishing returns. Steve & Gary also discuss the business side of Al, where the community currently stands & much more.
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Gary Marcus on the Massive Problems Facing AI & LLM Scaling | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 42
YouTube video by Steve Eisman
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January 25, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Steve Eisman is joined by Gary Marcus to discuss all things Al. Gary is a leading critic of Al large language models & argues that LLMs have reached diminishing returns. Steve & Gary also discuss the business side of Al, where the community currently stands & much more.
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This week at Davos was monumental - Trumps speech, Zelenskys statements and everything in between made it a turning point for Europes defence. I spent every day at the conference to show you behind the scenes. I also confronted Steve Witkoff.
Caolan Robertson reporting.
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Caolan Robertson reporting.
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This week Europe changed forever
YouTube video by Caolan Robertson
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January 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
This week at Davos was monumental - Trumps speech, Zelenskys statements and everything in between made it a turning point for Europes defence. I spent every day at the conference to show you behind the scenes. I also confronted Steve Witkoff.
Caolan Robertson reporting.
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Caolan Robertson reporting.
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Faced with what it views as transactional coercion, Brussels is readying an arsenal of economic countermeasures, ranging from a "trade bazooka" targeting U.S. tech firms to the highly publicized financial nuclear option the threat of dumping trillions in U.S. Treasuries.
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Does Europe Have a Financial Nuclear Option?
YouTube video by Patrick Boyle
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January 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Faced with what it views as transactional coercion, Brussels is readying an arsenal of economic countermeasures, ranging from a "trade bazooka" targeting U.S. tech firms to the highly publicized financial nuclear option the threat of dumping trillions in U.S. Treasuries.
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Democracy Watch episode 458: Justice Department's case gets thrown out in court
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Pam Bondi HUMILIATED by REPUBLICAN JUDGE in court
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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January 25, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Democracy Watch episode 458: Justice Department's case gets thrown out in court
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What would you have done has become what are YOU willing to do? Not so brave now are you?
January 25, 2026 at 5:54 PM
What would you have done has become what are YOU willing to do? Not so brave now are you?
Alex Pretti was described by the government as approaching federal agents with a handgun when he was shot dead…Fmr. NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher says in "no way, shape, or form," does Pretti approach officers with any sort of threat.
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A frame-by-frame break down of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
YouTube video by MS NOW
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January 25, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Alex Pretti was described by the government as approaching federal agents with a handgun when he was shot dead…Fmr. NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher says in "no way, shape, or form," does Pretti approach officers with any sort of threat.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
Aaron Parnas reports on the major news that the Trump Administration's narrative over the shooting of Alex Pretti has completely fallen apart.
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BREAKING: Republicans TURN on Trump as Administration Narrative FALLS APART
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
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January 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Aaron Parnas reports on the major news that the Trump Administration's narrative over the shooting of Alex Pretti has completely fallen apart.
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Several people recorded the moments leading up to the fatal shooting by federal agents of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Derek James breaks down a few of the videos. A warning that some of the video is hard to watch.
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Videos show different angles of fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
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January 25, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Several people recorded the moments leading up to the fatal shooting by federal agents of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Derek James breaks down a few of the videos. A warning that some of the video is hard to watch.
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As the community grieves the loss of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, those who knew him say he was a person who helped others, even in his final moments. Ubah Ali spoke with someone who had known him for 20 years.
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Peer of Alex Pretti on fatal shooting: "They did not need to kill my friend"
YouTube video by WCCO - CBS Minnesota
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January 25, 2026 at 4:53 AM
As the community grieves the loss of Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, those who knew him say he was a person who helped others, even in his final moments. Ubah Ali spoke with someone who had known him for 20 years.
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House Republicans have summoned ICE officials to testify under oath immediately
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Congress Must Act Now
More constitutional outrage in Minnesota.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:56 AM
House Republicans have summoned ICE officials to testify under oath immediately
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Vigils were held around Minneapolis and beyond Saturday night in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
January 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Vigils were held around Minneapolis and beyond Saturday night in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Video of Alex Pretti reading final honors for a veteran he cared for at the VA.
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
January 25, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Video of Alex Pretti reading final honors for a veteran he cared for at the VA.
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
Aaron Parnas reports on the major news that Republicans are breaking from Trump as Bondi is demanding voter rolls in exchange for removing ICE agents.
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BREAKING: Republicans BREAK From Trump as Bondi DEMANDS Voter Rolls to Remove ICE Agents
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
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January 25, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Aaron Parnas reports on the major news that Republicans are breaking from Trump as Bondi is demanding voter rolls in exchange for removing ICE agents.
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Here comes the video analysis:
- Pretti was shot 10 times after they took his gun
- He never "brandished" the gun, assaulted an agent
- They repeatedly pepper sprayed him at point blank range and beat him when he was down
- He was attempting to help a woman who an agent threw to the ground (battery)
- Pretti was shot 10 times after they took his gun
- He never "brandished" the gun, assaulted an agent
- They repeatedly pepper sprayed him at point blank range and beat him when he was down
- He was attempting to help a woman who an agent threw to the ground (battery)
Here is a gift link to the New York Times’ take: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/u...
Videos Show Moments in Which Agents Killed a Man in Minneapolis
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January 24, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Here comes the video analysis:
- Pretti was shot 10 times after they took his gun
- He never "brandished" the gun, assaulted an agent
- They repeatedly pepper sprayed him at point blank range and beat him when he was down
- He was attempting to help a woman who an agent threw to the ground (battery)
- Pretti was shot 10 times after they took his gun
- He never "brandished" the gun, assaulted an agent
- They repeatedly pepper sprayed him at point blank range and beat him when he was down
- He was attempting to help a woman who an agent threw to the ground (battery)
Aaron Parnas reports on the dam breaking as Democrats and Republicans are now coming out against Trump and Noem following the horrific shooting in Minnesota.
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BREAKING: The Dam BREAKS as Democrats and Republicans REBUKE Trump Following HORRIFIC Shooting
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
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January 24, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Aaron Parnas reports on the dam breaking as Democrats and Republicans are now coming out against Trump and Noem following the horrific shooting in Minnesota.
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Footage from the immediate aftermath of the Alex Pretti murder shows a Trump regime thug searching through Pretti's body, yelling: "Where is the fucking gun? where is the gun?!" Other regime thugs point behind him, showing the gun far away from the scene. #3E #GoodvsEvil
January 24, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Footage from the immediate aftermath of the Alex Pretti murder shows a Trump regime thug searching through Pretti's body, yelling: "Where is the fucking gun? where is the gun?!" Other regime thugs point behind him, showing the gun far away from the scene. #3E #GoodvsEvil
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Adam Mockler with MeidasTouch Network breaks down new information about the latest shooting of 37-year-old Nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
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NEW: ICE Footage ENDS Trump’s Term
YouTube video by Adam Mockler
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January 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Adam Mockler with MeidasTouch Network breaks down new information about the latest shooting of 37-year-old Nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti.
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Gov. Tim Walz said he spoke to the White House and stressed Minnesota will investigate the Saturday fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the state’s chief investigative agency, said it was not allowed access to the scene.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the state’s chief investigative agency, said it was not allowed access to the scene.
January 24, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Gov. Tim Walz said he spoke to the White House and stressed Minnesota will investigate the Saturday fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the state’s chief investigative agency, said it was not allowed access to the scene.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the state’s chief investigative agency, said it was not allowed access to the scene.
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The Minneapolis man, who was murdered this morning by ICE agents in the street, was 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse and had previously worked at US Dept of Veterans Affairs as a nurse.
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The Minneapolis man, who was murdered this morning by ICE agents in the street, was 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse and had previously worked at US Dept of Veterans Affairs as a nurse.