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“I don’t recognize my former agency. This is truly heartbreaking,” a veteran ICE agent told CNN.
All the more reason to abolish it.
All the more reason to abolish it.
DHS officials privately express shock at department’s immediate response to Minneapolis shooting
Multiple Department of Homeland Security officials privately expressed shock Wednesday over the department’s immediate response to the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent, seeing it as a break f...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM
“I don’t recognize my former agency. This is truly heartbreaking,” a veteran ICE agent told CNN.
All the more reason to abolish it.
All the more reason to abolish it.
Good analysis
Shapiro: J.D. Vance is profoundly and pathetically a weak human being, and he does whatever he thinks his boss wants him to do.
What we need right now is not idiotic gaslighting from the sitting VP
He should be ashamed of himself—and he’s not. I think that speaks to the weakness of his character.
What we need right now is not idiotic gaslighting from the sitting VP
He should be ashamed of himself—and he’s not. I think that speaks to the weakness of his character.
January 9, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Good analysis
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The Wampanoag would like a word
Trump talks about Denmark and Greenland just now: "The fact that they landed a boat there 500 years ago doesn't mean that they own the land."
January 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
The Wampanoag would like a word
That sounds like the Republicans, all right. They want WA to be a tax haven for the rich. There's very, very good reasons why they lost every special legislative election last year and aren't trusted by most voters to govern...
Three Republicans have filed a bill in #waleg which appears to repeal the tax on private jets that Democrats passed last year. They even propose doing it as an "emergency," so it can be repealed immediately upon passage.
Read it: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
Read it: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/...
January 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
That sounds like the Republicans, all right. They want WA to be a tax haven for the rich. There's very, very good reasons why they lost every special legislative election last year and aren't trusted by most voters to govern...
The trigger-happy federal agents doing Donald Trump’s bidding are completely out of control — and no American is safe
From coast to coast, Americans are being harassed, assaulted, injured, and even murdered by sneering masked thugs hired to attack their countrymen as part of a vengeance presidency…
From coast to coast, Americans are being harassed, assaulted, injured, and even murdered by sneering masked thugs hired to attack their countrymen as part of a vengeance presidency…
The trigger-happy federal agents doing Donald Trump’s bidding are completely out of control — and no American is safe
From coast to coast, Americans are being harassed, assaulted, injured, and even murdered by sneering masked thugs hired to attack their countrymen as part of a vengeance presidency that is obsessed with hurting people for sport.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:46 AM
The trigger-happy federal agents doing Donald Trump’s bidding are completely out of control — and no American is safe
From coast to coast, Americans are being harassed, assaulted, injured, and even murdered by sneering masked thugs hired to attack their countrymen as part of a vengeance presidency…
From coast to coast, Americans are being harassed, assaulted, injured, and even murdered by sneering masked thugs hired to attack their countrymen as part of a vengeance presidency…
Horrific stuff
“'The guy, I’m telling him like, "Please step off the school grounds," and this dude comes up and bumps into me and then tells me that I pushed him, and he knocked me down,' an official at Roosevelt High School said. 'They don’t care. They’re just animals. I’ve never seen people behave like this.'"
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Horrific stuff
Pretty much everything this guy says is wrong. Like everything that comes out of his mouth is a lie, a fabrication, a deception, a fake justification...
JD Vance: "The War Powers Act is fundamentally a fake and unconstitutional law"
January 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Pretty much everything this guy says is wrong. Like everything that comes out of his mouth is a lie, a fabrication, a deception, a fake justification...
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There is an emerging community led convening occurring outside of City Hall beginning at 6pm. Some councilors will speak starting around 6:30pm. There is no place in this city for ICE.
January 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
There is an emerging community led convening occurring outside of City Hall beginning at 6pm. Some councilors will speak starting around 6:30pm. There is no place in this city for ICE.
Our staff don't look at Twitter much anymore. But on the rare occasion we do look, the home feed ("For you," it says) is now chock full of posts from right wing accounts, none of which we follow. Here's a screenshot. Just shows how Twitter under Elon has become a massive fascist, MAGA echo chamber.
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Our staff don't look at Twitter much anymore. But on the rare occasion we do look, the home feed ("For you," it says) is now chock full of posts from right wing accounts, none of which we follow. Here's a screenshot. Just shows how Twitter under Elon has become a massive fascist, MAGA echo chamber.
From yesterday: "there seems like there is a 0% chance Williams plays for Fisch and the Huskies next season"
Today: "Demond Williams Jr. returning to UW, apologizes for timing of transfer announcement"
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Oops!
Humility is lost on many sportswriters. Too many pretend they know the future.
Today: "Demond Williams Jr. returning to UW, apologizes for timing of transfer announcement"
npi.li/4if
Oops!
Humility is lost on many sportswriters. Too many pretend they know the future.
UW coach Jedd Fisch's wife Amber slams Demond Williams in scathing take down
The Washington quarterback's sudden announcement led to some raw emotions, and Amber Fisch did not hold back.
www.si.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:23 AM
From yesterday: "there seems like there is a 0% chance Williams plays for Fisch and the Huskies next season"
Today: "Demond Williams Jr. returning to UW, apologizes for timing of transfer announcement"
npi.li/4if
Oops!
Humility is lost on many sportswriters. Too many pretend they know the future.
Today: "Demond Williams Jr. returning to UW, apologizes for timing of transfer announcement"
npi.li/4if
Oops!
Humility is lost on many sportswriters. Too many pretend they know the future.
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Walz: "Do you have no decency? We have someone dead in their car for no reason whatsoever. I don't want to be right about this, but I said if they do this they're gonna create a chaotic situation where someone innocent is gonna get killed. And they did it."
January 7, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Walz: "Do you have no decency? We have someone dead in their car for no reason whatsoever. I don't want to be right about this, but I said if they do this they're gonna create a chaotic situation where someone innocent is gonna get killed. And they did it."
All mass media should be pointed to this information. Don't hesitate to email reporters when you're reading the coverage.
Important context for claims that the Nicole Renee Good was obstructing/assaulting officers before she was shot & killed:
The last time immigration agents shot a woman (Marimar Martinez, Chicago) they made similar claims. Prosecutors have already dropped the charges www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
The last time immigration agents shot a woman (Marimar Martinez, Chicago) they made similar claims. Prosecutors have already dropped the charges www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Franklin Park, Marimar Martinez shootings during Operation Midway Blitz
The deadly Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent that killed a woman Wednesday morning recalls shootings by federal immigration agents in Chicago during the height of Operation Midway Blitz in the fall...
www.cbsnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:36 AM
All mass media should be pointed to this information. Don't hesitate to email reporters when you're reading the coverage.
Trump's ICE are orphan makers
‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner [and son].
“There’s nobody else in his life,” Macklin Sr. said. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come and get my grandchild.”
‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner [and son].
“There’s nobody else in his life,” Macklin Sr. said. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come and get my grandchild.”
‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Trump's ICE are orphan makers
‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner [and son].
“There’s nobody else in his life,” Macklin Sr. said. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come and get my grandchild.”
‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner [and son].
“There’s nobody else in his life,” Macklin Sr. said. “I’ll drive. I’ll fly. To come and get my grandchild.”
NO on IL26-001 and IL26-638: We defeated right wing mega-millionaire Brian Heywood in 2024 and we can do it again in 2026
Protecting Washington's youth and communities from two divisive right wing initiatives will be our top electoral priority for the upcoming midterm elections.
Protecting Washington's youth and communities from two divisive right wing initiatives will be our top electoral priority for the upcoming midterm elections.
NO on IL26-001 and IL26-638: We defeated right wing mega-millionaire Brian Heywood in 2024 and we can do it again in 2026
Protecting Washington's youth and communities from two divisive right wing initiatives will be our top electoral priority for the upcoming midterm elections.
www.nwprogressive.org
January 8, 2026 at 12:23 AM
NO on IL26-001 and IL26-638: We defeated right wing mega-millionaire Brian Heywood in 2024 and we can do it again in 2026
Protecting Washington's youth and communities from two divisive right wing initiatives will be our top electoral priority for the upcoming midterm elections.
Protecting Washington's youth and communities from two divisive right wing initiatives will be our top electoral priority for the upcoming midterm elections.
Arrest and prosecute that "agent"
Here's the ICE agent "defending himself" by shooting into the driver's side window of a car that's pulling *away* from him.
Put this photo on the front page of every newspaper in America.
Put this photo on the front page of every newspaper in America.
January 7, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Arrest and prosecute that "agent"
From Noriega to Maduro: Delving into the longstanding U.S. doctrine of “bad capture, good detention”
How decades of U.S. legal precedent, Marco Rubio's vendettas, and Donald Trump's greed converged to greenlight a military operation abducting Venezuela’s president — and why the real danger lies in…
How decades of U.S. legal precedent, Marco Rubio's vendettas, and Donald Trump's greed converged to greenlight a military operation abducting Venezuela’s president — and why the real danger lies in…
From Noriega to Maduro: Delving into the longstanding U.S. doctrine of “bad capture, good detention”
How decades of U.S. legal precedent, Marco Rubio's vendettas, and Donald Trump's greed converged to greenlight a military operation abducting Venezuela’s president — and why the real danger lies in what may follow.
www.nwprogressive.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:51 AM
From Noriega to Maduro: Delving into the longstanding U.S. doctrine of “bad capture, good detention”
How decades of U.S. legal precedent, Marco Rubio's vendettas, and Donald Trump's greed converged to greenlight a military operation abducting Venezuela’s president — and why the real danger lies in…
How decades of U.S. legal precedent, Marco Rubio's vendettas, and Donald Trump's greed converged to greenlight a military operation abducting Venezuela’s president — and why the real danger lies in…
The "Insurrection," "Intolerable Attack on Democracy," and "Democracy Attacked" headlines were the best and most accurate. "Capitol Chaos" and "Under Siege" were the worst. "Trump Mob Storms Capitol" fell in the middle.
January 7, 2026 at 2:22 AM
The "Insurrection," "Intolerable Attack on Democracy," and "Democracy Attacked" headlines were the best and most accurate. "Capitol Chaos" and "Under Siege" were the worst. "Trump Mob Storms Capitol" fell in the middle.
CBS News is rapidly turning into a joke. Appalling.
Here's the clip of Tony Dokoupil ending tonight's broadcast by absolutely gushing over "ultimate Florida Man" Marco Rubio.
January 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
CBS News is rapidly turning into a joke. Appalling.
Washington is still benefiting from the late Senator Warren G. Magnuson’s influence, even as the Trump regime threatens his legacy
In 1962, Time Magazine described Maggie as “a skilled politician with few pretensions to statesmanship.” He wielded power backstage in the Senate while living a…
In 1962, Time Magazine described Maggie as “a skilled politician with few pretensions to statesmanship.” He wielded power backstage in the Senate while living a…
Washington is still benefiting from the late Senator Warren G. Magnuson’s influence, even as the Trump regime threatens his legacy
In 1962, Time Magazine described Maggie as “a skilled politician with few pretensions to statesmanship.” He wielded power backstage in the Senate while living a colorful life center stage.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Washington is still benefiting from the late Senator Warren G. Magnuson’s influence, even as the Trump regime threatens his legacy
In 1962, Time Magazine described Maggie as “a skilled politician with few pretensions to statesmanship.” He wielded power backstage in the Senate while living a…
In 1962, Time Magazine described Maggie as “a skilled politician with few pretensions to statesmanship.” He wielded power backstage in the Senate while living a…
His expectation is correct.
And an impeachment inquiry may give the House a reason the courts will find it difficult to overlook for pursuing records.
Our polling finds a majority of Washington voters already support a third Trump impeachment.
And an impeachment inquiry may give the House a reason the courts will find it difficult to overlook for pursuing records.
Our polling finds a majority of Washington voters already support a third Trump impeachment.
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Expects Impeachment if G.O.P. Falters in Midterm Elections
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
His expectation is correct.
And an impeachment inquiry may give the House a reason the courts will find it difficult to overlook for pursuing records.
Our polling finds a majority of Washington voters already support a third Trump impeachment.
And an impeachment inquiry may give the House a reason the courts will find it difficult to overlook for pursuing records.
Our polling finds a majority of Washington voters already support a third Trump impeachment.
Other governors should join Walz in saying this
Walz: "What Trump tweeted the other night put the Hortman children at risk. They have to look at security. Put my family at risk again. What he's doing the Somali community is unconscionable ... for God's sake, the kids of a murdered Speaker. And [Rs] can't speak up and say 'this is wrong. stop it'"
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Other governors should join Walz in saying this
Jon Stewart rips Donald Trump for pretending to be antiwar
Jon Stewart dives into the Trump administration’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump's collusion with oil companies to exploit Venezuela’s resources, and the emergence of the “Donroe Doctrine" as Trump threatens more…
Jon Stewart dives into the Trump administration’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump's collusion with oil companies to exploit Venezuela’s resources, and the emergence of the “Donroe Doctrine" as Trump threatens more…
Jon Stewart rips Donald Trump for pretending to be antiwar
Jon Stewart dives into the Trump administration’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump's collusion with oil companies to exploit Venezuela’s resources, and the emergence of the “Donroe Doctrine" as Trump threatens more international takeovers.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Jon Stewart rips Donald Trump for pretending to be antiwar
Jon Stewart dives into the Trump administration’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump's collusion with oil companies to exploit Venezuela’s resources, and the emergence of the “Donroe Doctrine" as Trump threatens more…
Jon Stewart dives into the Trump administration’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump's collusion with oil companies to exploit Venezuela’s resources, and the emergence of the “Donroe Doctrine" as Trump threatens more…
Exactly
Schumer still does not understand that those private conversations aren’t what GOP Senators really think. Their public support for Trump is what they really think. The private comments are performative, designed to lull Senate Democrats into complacency and inaction.
Schumer says Republican senators have "expressed a lot of troublesome comments about what Trump is doing and the way he is doing it" in conversations with Democratic senators today ...
January 6, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Exactly
Horrific stuff
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 6, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Horrific stuff
Dimon is getting filthy rich while millions suffer
Dimon’s $770 Million Windfall Shows How Banking Is Great Again
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Dimon is getting filthy rich while millions suffer