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Here is an example of correct usage of "brandishing."
The Trump Administration is brandishing lies.
The Trump Administration is brandishing lies.
Brandishing is a legal term that means to display all or part of a firearm, or otherwise make its presence known to another person to intimidate them, regardless of whether it's directly visible to that person. Given the video, that's not what Alex Pretti was doing when he was shot & killed.
Important context, this is the victim’s behavior BEFORE being tackled
He’s not threatening, he’s not brandishing, he’s filming
He’s not threatening, he’s not brandishing, he’s filming
January 25, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Here is an example of correct usage of "brandishing."
The Trump Administration is brandishing lies.
The Trump Administration is brandishing lies.
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Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
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It's a fascist power grab. And Congress has to put a stop to it.
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
January 25, 2026 at 1:37 AM
It's a fascist power grab. And Congress has to put a stop to it.
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As I said in my weekend video on my Substack page yesterday....
January 25, 2026 at 12:25 AM
As I said in my weekend video on my Substack page yesterday....
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There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
January 25, 2026 at 12:06 AM
There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
A-telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop
Children, what's that sound?
Everybody look what's going down
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We were just sent Alex’s GoFundMe.
Donate to Alex Pretti is an American Hero, organized by Keith Edwards
On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen wa… Keith Edwards needs your support for Alex Pretti is an American Hero
www.gofundme.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:41 PM
We were just sent Alex’s GoFundMe.
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🚨BREAKING: THOUSANDS of Minneapolis protesters are out near the scene where immigration agents killed ANOTHER person this morning.
"F*ck ICE, F*ck ICE!" LIVE NOW⬇️
"F*ck ICE, F*ck ICE!" LIVE NOW⬇️
January 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM
🚨BREAKING: THOUSANDS of Minneapolis protesters are out near the scene where immigration agents killed ANOTHER person this morning.
"F*ck ICE, F*ck ICE!" LIVE NOW⬇️
"F*ck ICE, F*ck ICE!" LIVE NOW⬇️
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🚨BREAKING: "Minneapolis police are now confirming that federal immigration agents did indeed shoot and kill someone down here on the south side of Minneapolis—the second person now in Minneapolis to be shot and killed by the federal government," [email protected] LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
🚨BREAKING: "Minneapolis police are now confirming that federal immigration agents did indeed shoot and kill someone down here on the south side of Minneapolis—the second person now in Minneapolis to be shot and killed by the federal government," [email protected] LIVE NOW ⬇️
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🚨 BREAKING: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom is leading a united Coast effort to block Trump’s offshore drilling plan
Trump won’t drill near Mar-a-Lago but would open CA’s coast to spills —risking wildlife, jobs & $44B — to enrich oil exec pals he asked for $1B
CA will use every legal tool to stop it
Trump won’t drill near Mar-a-Lago but would open CA’s coast to spills —risking wildlife, jobs & $44B — to enrich oil exec pals he asked for $1B
CA will use every legal tool to stop it
January 24, 2026 at 5:32 AM
🚨 BREAKING: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom is leading a united Coast effort to block Trump’s offshore drilling plan
Trump won’t drill near Mar-a-Lago but would open CA’s coast to spills —risking wildlife, jobs & $44B — to enrich oil exec pals he asked for $1B
CA will use every legal tool to stop it
Trump won’t drill near Mar-a-Lago but would open CA’s coast to spills —risking wildlife, jobs & $44B — to enrich oil exec pals he asked for $1B
CA will use every legal tool to stop it
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I've covered a lot of protests and resistance movements of various kinds in my days on this earth -- I've never seen anything quite like this epic day in Minneapolis today.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
‘Enough Is Enough’: Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Take Stand Against ICE
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I've covered a lot of protests and resistance movements of various kinds in my days on this earth -- I've never seen anything quite like this epic day in Minneapolis today.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/u...
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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
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Popok: There are many things the American public will tolerate, including an ideological divide in our politics, but a heartless president—I don’t think that’s one of them
Shapiro: A heartless president that leads to hungry kids. His heartlessness is leading to a level of cruelty in our communities
Shapiro: A heartless president that leads to hungry kids. His heartlessness is leading to a level of cruelty in our communities
January 22, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Popok: There are many things the American public will tolerate, including an ideological divide in our politics, but a heartless president—I don’t think that’s one of them
Shapiro: A heartless president that leads to hungry kids. His heartlessness is leading to a level of cruelty in our communities
Shapiro: A heartless president that leads to hungry kids. His heartlessness is leading to a level of cruelty in our communities
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This clip is one of the reasons why the White House didn’t want Gov. Gavin Newsom to speak at Davos
January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
This clip is one of the reasons why the White House didn’t want Gov. Gavin Newsom to speak at Davos
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The GOP is digging its own grave… my brief thoughts on today’s disgraceful hearing. More tomorrow
January 23, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The GOP is digging its own grave… my brief thoughts on today’s disgraceful hearing. More tomorrow
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Frost: Any person who sees the president in his speeches blabbering incoherently knows that there is something bigger going on there.
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Frost: Any person who sees the president in his speeches blabbering incoherently knows that there is something bigger going on there.
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Wow -- Fanone coughs "go fuck yourself" to Trey Nehls as Nehls blames Capitol Police leadership for January 6
January 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Wow -- Fanone coughs "go fuck yourself" to Trey Nehls as Nehls blames Capitol Police leadership for January 6
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Now is the time to fight for our values.
January 22, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Now is the time to fight for our values.
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ICE is now operating on public school property in Minnesota. Recently, ICE goons were caught attempting to sneak into Columbia Heights High School. Fortunately, the administration was able to force them to leave. (1/22/26)
January 23, 2026 at 2:08 AM
ICE is now operating on public school property in Minnesota. Recently, ICE goons were caught attempting to sneak into Columbia Heights High School. Fortunately, the administration was able to force them to leave. (1/22/26)
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Matthew O’Toole saying exactly what our Republican controlled Congress is too cowardly to say.
January 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Matthew O’Toole saying exactly what our Republican controlled Congress is too cowardly to say.
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During a recess at Jack
Smith hearing, former Officer Michael Fanone confronted right wing sicko Ivan Raiklin who apparently threatened to r@pe Fanone's children
Smith hearing, former Officer Michael Fanone confronted right wing sicko Ivan Raiklin who apparently threatened to r@pe Fanone's children
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
During a recess at Jack
Smith hearing, former Officer Michael Fanone confronted right wing sicko Ivan Raiklin who apparently threatened to r@pe Fanone's children
Smith hearing, former Officer Michael Fanone confronted right wing sicko Ivan Raiklin who apparently threatened to r@pe Fanone's children
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📣 STAND UP, FIGHT BACK 📣
The power of HUNDREDS of Missourians’ voices is overflowing the State Capitol today.
And together, we’re demanding that MO lawmakers respect the will of the people!
#StandUpFightBack
The power of HUNDREDS of Missourians’ voices is overflowing the State Capitol today.
And together, we’re demanding that MO lawmakers respect the will of the people!
#StandUpFightBack
January 21, 2026 at 6:44 PM
📣 STAND UP, FIGHT BACK 📣
The power of HUNDREDS of Missourians’ voices is overflowing the State Capitol today.
And together, we’re demanding that MO lawmakers respect the will of the people!
#StandUpFightBack
The power of HUNDREDS of Missourians’ voices is overflowing the State Capitol today.
And together, we’re demanding that MO lawmakers respect the will of the people!
#StandUpFightBack
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Calling on our Members of Congress to STOP funding
ICE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE‼️
Call your Senators and Representatives or tag them
This is AMERICA — and this is UNACCEPTABLE!
Ask them if they support ALL of this…
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❌ Babies being used at bait.
ICE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE‼️
Call your Senators and Representatives or tag them
This is AMERICA — and this is UNACCEPTABLE!
Ask them if they support ALL of this…
🧵
❌ Babies being used at bait.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Calling on our Members of Congress to STOP funding
ICE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE‼️
Call your Senators and Representatives or tag them
This is AMERICA — and this is UNACCEPTABLE!
Ask them if they support ALL of this…
🧵
❌ Babies being used at bait.
ICE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE‼️
Call your Senators and Representatives or tag them
This is AMERICA — and this is UNACCEPTABLE!
Ask them if they support ALL of this…
🧵
❌ Babies being used at bait.
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Governor Shapiro: We refused to turn that over because I do not trust what Donald Trump will do with Pennsylvanians’ voter information. I simply don’t. They’ve got a poor track record of protecting private personal information.
January 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Governor Shapiro: We refused to turn that over because I do not trust what Donald Trump will do with Pennsylvanians’ voter information. I simply don’t. They’ve got a poor track record of protecting private personal information.