Tom
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The more I think, the more I read, the less I know for certain. Husband is on the left. 18th Century French history, particularly the reign of Louis XVI. Happy to mute people who voted for the Banana Republic we have now.
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Never forget that without Trump, these are people who would never have been within a million miles of any job that carries serious responsibilities - and they know it.
LEAVITT: Why was Renee Good unfortunately and tragically killed?
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
REPORTER: Because an ICE agent acted recklessly and killed her unjustifiably
LEAVITT: Oh, ok. So you're a biased reporters with a biased opinion. You're a left-wing hack.
January 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Never forget that without Trump, these are people who would never have been within a million miles of any job that carries serious responsibilities - and they know it.
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Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The New York Times provide a millisecond-by-millisecond look at the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Watch our visual investigation.
Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments
Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provide a millisecond-by-millisecond look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.
nyti.ms
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The New York Times provide a millisecond-by-millisecond look at the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Watch our visual investigation.
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Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. n.pr/4bzqnrR
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
n.pr
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. n.pr/4bzqnrR
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The Trump administration acknowledged it mistakenly deported a college student flying home to Honduras for Thanksgiving. But the government has not moved to drop the case.
U.S. Says It Erred in Deporting Student Traveling for Thanksgiving
The Trump administration acknowledged it mistakenly deported a college student to Honduras despite a court order barring the removal. But the government has not moved to drop the case.
nyti.ms
January 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
The Trump administration acknowledged it mistakenly deported a college student flying home to Honduras for Thanksgiving. But the government has not moved to drop the case.
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It’s not a disagreement.
It trump threatening to take over a nato country.
Say it
It trump threatening to take over a nato country.
Say it
January 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
It’s not a disagreement.
It trump threatening to take over a nato country.
Say it
It trump threatening to take over a nato country.
Say it
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Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement. n.pr/4b0vnFP
European troops arrive in Greenland to boost the Arctic island's security
Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement.
n.pr
January 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway and Sweden, are arriving in Greenland after talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. on Wednesday highlighted disagreement. n.pr/4b0vnFP
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gifted her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump in a meeting at the White House.
Here’s what to know about whether a Nobel Prize can be regifted.
Here’s what to know about whether a Nobel Prize can be regifted.
Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump. Can it be regifted?
President Trump described the move as a “wonderful gesture of mutual respect.” The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but “the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.”
wapo.st
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gifted her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump in a meeting at the White House.
Here’s what to know about whether a Nobel Prize can be regifted.
Here’s what to know about whether a Nobel Prize can be regifted.
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Giving up in advance is exactly what authoritarians want you to do.
Because they know that giving up gives them more power that they don't actually have.
They're counting on people's apathy and nihilism to help them. Doomerism is not helpful.
Because they know that giving up gives them more power that they don't actually have.
They're counting on people's apathy and nihilism to help them. Doomerism is not helpful.
January 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Giving up in advance is exactly what authoritarians want you to do.
Because they know that giving up gives them more power that they don't actually have.
They're counting on people's apathy and nihilism to help them. Doomerism is not helpful.
Because they know that giving up gives them more power that they don't actually have.
They're counting on people's apathy and nihilism to help them. Doomerism is not helpful.
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I think it’s important to point out: ICE does NOT have the same authority as a police officer. They do NOT have the power to enforce laws, only to engage in their specific tasks.
IE: they don’t do traffic, etc. impeding traffic is not a penalty ICE can enforce against
IE: they don’t do traffic, etc. impeding traffic is not a penalty ICE can enforce against
January 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I think it’s important to point out: ICE does NOT have the same authority as a police officer. They do NOT have the power to enforce laws, only to engage in their specific tasks.
IE: they don’t do traffic, etc. impeding traffic is not a penalty ICE can enforce against
IE: they don’t do traffic, etc. impeding traffic is not a penalty ICE can enforce against
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Good news: Trump has unveiled "The Great Healthcare Plan," which stops sending billions to insurance companies by giving those billions of dollars to Americans who can then give the money to insurance companies.
January 15, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Good news: Trump has unveiled "The Great Healthcare Plan," which stops sending billions to insurance companies by giving those billions of dollars to Americans who can then give the money to insurance companies.
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Europe having to perform military exercises against their primary threat, the United States.
January 15, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Europe having to perform military exercises against their primary threat, the United States.
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The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
www.semafor.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM
The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
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That “run candidates tailored to the district/state they are running in” isn’t something Democrats say “Duh! of course!” to is truly mind-bending.
January 15, 2026 at 4:16 AM
That “run candidates tailored to the district/state they are running in” isn’t something Democrats say “Duh! of course!” to is truly mind-bending.
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In 1978, 31 states were controlled by Democrats.
In 2016, 32 states, the White House, and both chambers of Congress were controlled by Republicans.
Democrats did not tend their gardens at the state and local levels. They put all their hope in electing presidents. Big mistake.
In 2016, 32 states, the White House, and both chambers of Congress were controlled by Republicans.
Democrats did not tend their gardens at the state and local levels. They put all their hope in electing presidents. Big mistake.
A lot of that is the solid south realigning. Also, this is a share of states, where California and New York matters as much as the Dakotas. So, it’s not that there wasn’t a lack of investment, but it’s not the whole story.
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 AM
In 1978, 31 states were controlled by Democrats.
In 2016, 32 states, the White House, and both chambers of Congress were controlled by Republicans.
Democrats did not tend their gardens at the state and local levels. They put all their hope in electing presidents. Big mistake.
In 2016, 32 states, the White House, and both chambers of Congress were controlled by Republicans.
Democrats did not tend their gardens at the state and local levels. They put all their hope in electing presidents. Big mistake.
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Hannah Natanson had a phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch seized. The Justice Department says this is part of an investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information. n.pr/4jMAlsi
FBI searches a Washington Post reporter's home as part of investigation
Hannah Natanson had a phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch seized. The Justice Department says this is part of an investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information.
n.pr
January 15, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Hannah Natanson had a phone, two laptops and a Garmin watch seized. The Justice Department says this is part of an investigation into a Pentagon contractor accused of taking home classified information. n.pr/4jMAlsi
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Frey: "This is not sustainable. This is an impossible situation our city is being put in. We cannot be at a place in America where we have 2 governmental agencies literally fighting one another. We are put in this position b/c we have approximately 600 police officers & there are 3,000 ICE agents."
January 15, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Frey: "This is not sustainable. This is an impossible situation our city is being put in. We cannot be at a place in America where we have 2 governmental agencies literally fighting one another. We are put in this position b/c we have approximately 600 police officers & there are 3,000 ICE agents."
FBI searches Washington Post Reporter’s Home. Hannah Natanson is suspected of having classified material at her home.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home
The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
FBI searches Washington Post Reporter’s Home. Hannah Natanson is suspected of having classified material at her home.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Paris Street; Rainy Day | Gustave Caillebotte
1877, Oil on canvas
1877, Oil on canvas
January 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Paris Street; Rainy Day | Gustave Caillebotte
1877, Oil on canvas
1877, Oil on canvas
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Kash's cover-up .. (cartoon Clay Bennett)
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Kash's cover-up .. (cartoon Clay Bennett)
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HAPPENING NOW: In federal court in MN, DOJ is struggling to articulate why a person following an ICE vehicle — so long as they are obeying traffic laws — can be stopped for "reasonable suspicion" of a crime.
Judge Menendez sharply questioning that contention.
Judge Menendez sharply questioning that contention.
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
HAPPENING NOW: In federal court in MN, DOJ is struggling to articulate why a person following an ICE vehicle — so long as they are obeying traffic laws — can be stopped for "reasonable suspicion" of a crime.
Judge Menendez sharply questioning that contention.
Judge Menendez sharply questioning that contention.
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Breaking: NYT now says *six* federal prosecutors in Minnesota have just resigned over the Justice Department's push to investigate the widow of Renee Good and the department's reluctance to investigate the ICE agent who shot Good, according to people with knowledge of their decision.
Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Breaking: NYT now says *six* federal prosecutors in Minnesota have just resigned over the Justice Department's push to investigate the widow of Renee Good and the department's reluctance to investigate the ICE agent who shot Good, according to people with knowledge of their decision.
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Over 50 Dems have signed on to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against Noem.
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
Tell Congress: Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Over 50 Dems have signed on to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against Noem.
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
Use the link below to demand your members of Congress to get behind this!
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This is Minneapolis:
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
This is Minneapolis:
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.
Walk into my neighborhood ACE last night & see the signage on their door notifying fed agents that it’s private property and cannot be used for immigration enforcement. These signs are all over the city.
Walk in & the nearest shelf has goggles & whistles.