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Now that Trump has had a taste of imperialism, countries like Columbia, Cuba, and Greenland might be at risk. From Ellen Ioanes:
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Where Trump’s Imperialism Could Strike Next - The American Prospect
Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Iran … all are at risk from an unchecked president.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Now that Trump has had a taste of imperialism, countries like Columbia, Cuba, and Greenland might be at risk. From Ellen Ioanes:
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Instead of facing up to the deadly shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is set on redirecting the conversation, focusing instead on the July shooting of an off-duty federal agent. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
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Noem Attempts to Distract From ICE Execution - The American Prospect
A day after an ICE agent shot a woman to death in broad daylight, the secretary of homeland security was in Manhattan urging Americans to buy them lunch.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Instead of facing up to the deadly shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is set on redirecting the conversation, focusing instead on the July shooting of an off-duty federal agent. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
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Republicans in Congress voted against President Trump multiple times this week. @ddayen.bsky.social writes “To be this unloved, to have the political rank and file in his own party comfortably defy him repeatedly, signals that Trump’s high-water mark is long past.”
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Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes - The American Prospect
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Republicans in Congress voted against President Trump multiple times this week. @ddayen.bsky.social writes “To be this unloved, to have the political rank and file in his own party comfortably defy him repeatedly, signals that Trump’s high-water mark is long past.”
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem “started 2026 the same way she began and ended 2025: by making it impossible for FEMA to fulfill its statutory mission.” Kenny Stancil writes that the Trump administration made the flooding in California even worse by continuing to gut FEMA.
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The Trump Regime Is Making Disasters Worse - The American Prospect
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sat atop millions of dollars in flood prevention grants while the West Coast was being inundated. Now she’s slashing FEMA disaster response staff.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem “started 2026 the same way she began and ended 2025: by making it impossible for FEMA to fulfill its statutory mission.” Kenny Stancil writes that the Trump administration made the flooding in California even worse by continuing to gut FEMA.
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After only one week, Zohran Mamdani has already taken aim at making NYC more affordable. Two executive orders addressing junk fees and subscription traps show New Yorkers that their new mayor means business. From @ddayen.bsky.social:
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Mamdani’s First Week - The American Prospect
The mayor has already secured one of his top campaign promises, among other wins on behalf of New Yorkers.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
After only one week, Zohran Mamdani has already taken aim at making NYC more affordable. Two executive orders addressing junk fees and subscription traps show New Yorkers that their new mayor means business. From @ddayen.bsky.social:
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An ICE agent’s murder of a Minneapolis woman has ignited nationwide protests. But whether Trump backs down “depends on the resolve of local officials, citizens, and, we can hope, courts.” From Harold Meyerson: trib.al/664tHg5
The ICE Murder and the Broader Battle - The American Prospect
Wednesday’s murder by an ICE agent of a peaceful legal observer brings America one step closer to a civil war as cities defending their citizens.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
An ICE agent’s murder of a Minneapolis woman has ignited nationwide protests. But whether Trump backs down “depends on the resolve of local officials, citizens, and, we can hope, courts.” From Harold Meyerson: trib.al/664tHg5
One day after ICE agents murdered a woman, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asked New Yorkers “to do something nice for them. Buy them lunch,” even as hundreds of protestors gathered to demand accountability. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social: trib.al/cNmg30L
Noem Attempts to Distract From ICE Execution - The American Prospect
A day after an ICE agent shot a woman to death in broad daylight, the secretary of homeland security was in Manhattan urging Americans to buy them lunch.
trib.al
January 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
One day after ICE agents murdered a woman, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asked New Yorkers “to do something nice for them. Buy them lunch,” even as hundreds of protestors gathered to demand accountability. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social: trib.al/cNmg30L
Kristi Noem is cutting FEMA’s workforce in half and freezing billions in risk reduction funds — again crippling FEMA as Americans face catastrophic floods. From Kenny Stancil with @revolvingdoor.bsky.social: trib.al/ClWSIQf
The Trump Regime Is Making Disasters Worse - The American Prospect
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sat atop millions of dollars in flood prevention grants while the West Coast was being inundated. Now she’s slashing FEMA disaster response staff.
trib.al
January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Kristi Noem is cutting FEMA’s workforce in half and freezing billions in risk reduction funds — again crippling FEMA as Americans face catastrophic floods. From Kenny Stancil with @revolvingdoor.bsky.social: trib.al/ClWSIQf
Congressional Republicans are tired of Trump, and it’s starting to show in their votes on war powers, healthcare subsidies, and federal funding. From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/3pl23pz
Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes - The American Prospect
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Congressional Republicans are tired of Trump, and it’s starting to show in their votes on war powers, healthcare subsidies, and federal funding. From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/3pl23pz
Trump is eyeing imperial expansion, from Colombia to Cuba and Greenland to Iran. Each promises to be even more destructive than his invasion of Venezuela. From Ellen Ioanes: trib.al/cxFqgdJ
Where Trump’s Imperialism Could Strike Next - The American Prospect
Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Iran … all are at risk from an unchecked president.
trib.al
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Trump is eyeing imperial expansion, from Colombia to Cuba and Greenland to Iran. Each promises to be even more destructive than his invasion of Venezuela. From Ellen Ioanes: trib.al/cxFqgdJ
One day after ICE agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem tried to redirect the nation's attention away from the incident, encouraging city leaders to work with DHS and Americans to buy agents lunch. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social
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Noem Attempts to Distract From ICE Execution - The American Prospect
A day after an ICE agent shot a woman to death in broad daylight, the secretary of homeland security was in Manhattan urging Americans to buy them lunch.
trib.al
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
One day after ICE agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem tried to redirect the nation's attention away from the incident, encouraging city leaders to work with DHS and Americans to buy agents lunch. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social
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In both the House and Senate this week, Republicans voted against the Trump position on multiple occasions. @ddayen.bsky.social writes. This development might not have a major impact but “it represents the shrinking of a vindictive president into irrelevancy.”
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Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes - The American Prospect
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
trib.al
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In both the House and Senate this week, Republicans voted against the Trump position on multiple occasions. @ddayen.bsky.social writes. This development might not have a major impact but “it represents the shrinking of a vindictive president into irrelevancy.”
trib.al/tScY04A
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“The Trump administration is directly undermining efforts to protect American communities from ever more common and extreme weather events.” Kenny Stancil writes, flooding in California illustrates a need for disaster preparedness that Trump has unraveled.
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The Trump Regime Is Making Disasters Worse - The American Prospect
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sat atop millions of dollars in flood prevention grants while the West Coast was being inundated. Now she’s slashing FEMA disaster response staff.
trib.al
January 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM
“The Trump administration is directly undermining efforts to protect American communities from ever more common and extreme weather events.” Kenny Stancil writes, flooding in California illustrates a need for disaster preparedness that Trump has unraveled.
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Greenland, Columbia, Cuba, oh my. Not that Trump has a taste of what it would take to dominate the Western Hemisphere through acquisition, Ellen Ioanes writes.
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Where Trump’s Imperialism Could Strike Next - The American Prospect
Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Iran … all are at risk from an unchecked president.
trib.al
January 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Greenland, Columbia, Cuba, oh my. Not that Trump has a taste of what it would take to dominate the Western Hemisphere through acquisition, Ellen Ioanes writes.
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Trump just froze $10 billion in welfare funds for Democratic states — “doing the exact same thing he accuses Somali Americans of doing, namely, taking money from child welfare programs.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/xqlxyFA
If Democrats Won’t Shut Down the Government, Trump Will - The American Prospect
Congress is moving to avoid another lapse in funding, but a freeze in welfare support to blue states shows what’s missing in the debate.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Trump just froze $10 billion in welfare funds for Democratic states — “doing the exact same thing he accuses Somali Americans of doing, namely, taking money from child welfare programs.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/xqlxyFA
Every European leader’s approval ratings are underwater, with Keir Starmer at negative 66. Robert Kuttner argues that hyper-globalization and austerity are to blame: trib.al/t02ll3k
How Global Capitalism Destroys Democratic Politics - The American Prospect
The universal rule of capital explains why national leaders can’t solve national problems—and end up being hated by voters as pathetic failures.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Every European leader’s approval ratings are underwater, with Keir Starmer at negative 66. Robert Kuttner argues that hyper-globalization and austerity are to blame: trib.al/t02ll3k
The ICE agent who killed a woman in Minneapolis isn’t immune from prosecution.
@ddayen.bsky.social argues that declining to prosecute ICE agents who violate state laws “will simply invite abuse after abuse.” trib.al/YcYMuoZ
@ddayen.bsky.social argues that declining to prosecute ICE agents who violate state laws “will simply invite abuse after abuse.” trib.al/YcYMuoZ
ICE Agents Can Be Charged With Murder - The American Prospect
As a killing in Minneapolis is documented, the law clearly stipulates that federal agents do not have universal immunity.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The ICE agent who killed a woman in Minneapolis isn’t immune from prosecution.
@ddayen.bsky.social argues that declining to prosecute ICE agents who violate state laws “will simply invite abuse after abuse.” trib.al/YcYMuoZ
@ddayen.bsky.social argues that declining to prosecute ICE agents who violate state laws “will simply invite abuse after abuse.” trib.al/YcYMuoZ
After ransomware attacks, businesses often turn to incident response firms. James Baratta reveals how these firms maximize their own profits — and how employees have used insider knowledge to extort victims: trib.al/AqjmOJQ
Ransomware Recovery Firms Share in the Hacking Spoils - The American Prospect
Incident response firms negotiate with hackers while also processing payments to them, leading to potential betrayals of their clients’ trust.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM
After ransomware attacks, businesses often turn to incident response firms. James Baratta reveals how these firms maximize their own profits — and how employees have used insider knowledge to extort victims: trib.al/AqjmOJQ
Donald Trump’s deranged plan to invade Greenland will get the U.S. nothing, and risks punching a hole in America’s nuclear warning system. From @ryanlcooper.com: trib.al/KrWjf9K
Donald Trump’s Degenerate Plans for Greenland - The American Prospect
After deposing Venezuela's president, taking Greenland by force it is back under discussion, and Trump seems to be actually serious this time.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Donald Trump’s deranged plan to invade Greenland will get the U.S. nothing, and risks punching a hole in America’s nuclear warning system. From @ryanlcooper.com: trib.al/KrWjf9K
Following the killing of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, @ddayen.bsky.social argues that ICE agents can and should be charged with murder.
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ICE Agents Can Be Charged With Murder - The American Prospect
As a killing in Minneapolis is documented, the law clearly stipulates that federal agents do not have universal immunity.
trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Following the killing of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, @ddayen.bsky.social argues that ICE agents can and should be charged with murder.
trib.al/I5JmFvq
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Ransomware response firms help victims handle ransomware threats, but they also directly benefit from processing payments from the victims to the threat actors. James Baratta reports on those conflicts of interest:
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Ransomware Recovery Firms Share in the Hacking Spoils - The American Prospect
Incident response firms negotiate with hackers while also processing payments to them, leading to potential betrayals of their clients’ trust.
trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ransomware response firms help victims handle ransomware threats, but they also directly benefit from processing payments from the victims to the threat actors. James Baratta reports on those conflicts of interest:
trib.al/oRKydSQ
trib.al/oRKydSQ
After the kidnapping of Nicholas Maduro, Trump’s aim to take Greenland by force is back on the table, which poses serious national security concerns for the United States. From Ryan Cooper:
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Donald Trump’s Degenerate Plans for Greenland - The American Prospect
After deposing Venezuela's president, taking Greenland by force it is back under discussion, and Trump seems to be actually serious this time.
trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
After the kidnapping of Nicholas Maduro, Trump’s aim to take Greenland by force is back on the table, which poses serious national security concerns for the United States. From Ryan Cooper:
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trib.al/kN5HyYL
Global capitalism benefits the super rich and leaves ordinary voters frustrated by their economic prospects—a development that’s led to a wave of negative approval for Europe’s leaders. From Robert Kuttner:
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trib.al/yozBHzJ
How Global Capitalism Destroys Democratic Politics - The American Prospect
The universal rule of capital explains why national leaders can’t solve national problems—and end up being hated by voters as pathetic failures.
trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Global capitalism benefits the super rich and leaves ordinary voters frustrated by their economic prospects—a development that’s led to a wave of negative approval for Europe’s leaders. From Robert Kuttner:
trib.al/yozBHzJ
trib.al/yozBHzJ
Following the killing of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, @ddayen.bsky.social argues that ICE agents can and should be charged with murder.
trib.al/NHxZ785
trib.al/NHxZ785
ICE Agents Can Be Charged With Murder - The American Prospect
As a killing in Minneapolis is documented, the law clearly stipulates that federal agents do not have universal immunity.
trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Following the killing of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by an ICE officer, @ddayen.bsky.social argues that ICE agents can and should be charged with murder.
trib.al/NHxZ785
trib.al/NHxZ785
Trump wants to flood the market with Venezuelan oil, but dropping prices is the last thing oil companies want. @ryanlcooper.com argues that stealing Venezuela’s oil makes no sense: trib.al/9asPs7a
Trump’s Cargo Cult Imperialism in Venezuela - The American Prospect
Stealing Venezuela's oil is lunacy, but that won’t stop Donald Trump from trying.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Trump wants to flood the market with Venezuelan oil, but dropping prices is the last thing oil companies want. @ryanlcooper.com argues that stealing Venezuela’s oil makes no sense: trib.al/9asPs7a