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Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
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My @propublica.org colleagues traveled to South Sudan and Kenya to report first-hand on the damage being done by the gutting of USAID. They'll be answering questions about their investigation in a reddit AMA on Thursday👇👇
Secretary Marco Rubio claimed no one died as a result of cuts to USAID. That’s not what we found.
On Thurs., Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. ET, we’ll be on Reddit taking your questions about the continued fallout of slashing aid for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
📌 Save the date:
On Thurs., Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. ET, we’ll be on Reddit taking your questions about the continued fallout of slashing aid for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
📌 Save the date:
January 20, 2026 at 10:15 PM
My @propublica.org colleagues traveled to South Sudan and Kenya to report first-hand on the damage being done by the gutting of USAID. They'll be answering questions about their investigation in a reddit AMA on Thursday👇👇
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Kyiv faces the threat of a humanitarian catastrophe. In January alone, 600,000 people fled the capital due to relentless Russian shelling, the mayor reported‼️
January 20, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Kyiv faces the threat of a humanitarian catastrophe. In January alone, 600,000 people fled the capital due to relentless Russian shelling, the mayor reported‼️
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The Legacy Museum, which is “perhaps the closest thing America has to a national slavery museum,” is free from government control and displays the “history that the Trump administration aims to de-emphasize—if not outright erase,” @clintsmithiii.bsky.social argues.
The Power of Private Museums
The Equal Justice Initiative’s historical sites in Montgomery, Alabama, show what’s possible when history isn’t subject to federal funding cuts or executive orders.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The Legacy Museum, which is “perhaps the closest thing America has to a national slavery museum,” is free from government control and displays the “history that the Trump administration aims to de-emphasize—if not outright erase,” @clintsmithiii.bsky.social argues.
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Asked if we can take it for granted that the US is an ally of Europe, he says “unfortunately, not”.
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
January 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Asked if we can take it for granted that the US is an ally of Europe, he says “unfortunately, not”.
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
“I would like to confirm that they are an ally, but then they have to behave like an ally.”
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The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:
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ICE is terrorizing schoolchildren in the Twin Cities again today
January 20, 2026 at 3:38 PM
ICE is terrorizing schoolchildren in the Twin Cities again today
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American political scholars don't even have models for this shit. This corruption is so brazen and transparently transactional for self-enrichment, it's not been seen in US politics in 100 years. At this scale, it's never been seen.
NYT: Trump has monetized his return to office in a way with out precedent and personally profited by $1.4 billion over his first year: "We know this number to be an underestimate because some of his profits remain hidden from public view. And they continue to grow."
Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
American political scholars don't even have models for this shit. This corruption is so brazen and transparently transactional for self-enrichment, it's not been seen in US politics in 100 years. At this scale, it's never been seen.
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Blood on the streets of Tehran, where the scent of freshly baked bread and flowers usually drifts through the air — the sound of traffic replaced by gunfire from Islamic Republic security forces acting, ultimately, on the orders of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Long Live Iran.
Long Live Iran.
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Blood on the streets of Tehran, where the scent of freshly baked bread and flowers usually drifts through the air — the sound of traffic replaced by gunfire from Islamic Republic security forces acting, ultimately, on the orders of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Long Live Iran.
Long Live Iran.
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A combat-wounded veteran's eight-hour detention by federal agents in Minneapolis raises concerns about due process in ICE facilities.
Army veteran says ICE agents detained him for hours without access to phone or his attorney
A combat-wounded veteran's eight-hour detention by federal agents in Minneapolis raises concerns about due process in ICE facilities.
www.kare11.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:14 AM
A combat-wounded veteran's eight-hour detention by federal agents in Minneapolis raises concerns about due process in ICE facilities.
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⚡️Update: Russia launches second wave of missiles targeting Kyiv amid large-scale attack.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
Russian missiles, drones target Kyiv on freezing night amid deepening energy crisis
At least one person in Kyiv has been injured, local authorities reported. Ukraine's Air Force has warned that Russian ballistic missiles are targeting multiple regions, including the capital.
kyivindependent.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:39 AM
⚡️Update: Russia launches second wave of missiles targeting Kyiv amid large-scale attack.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
Russian forces launched a second wave of missiles towards Ukraine's capital, the Air Force warned around 6:30 a.m. local time.
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Kyiv tonight: no electricity, no water, freezing cold.
"Darkness all around – but not within us. We will endure." said the author of this photo, Yan Dobronosov.
"Darkness all around – but not within us. We will endure." said the author of this photo, Yan Dobronosov.
January 20, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Kyiv tonight: no electricity, no water, freezing cold.
"Darkness all around – but not within us. We will endure." said the author of this photo, Yan Dobronosov.
"Darkness all around – but not within us. We will endure." said the author of this photo, Yan Dobronosov.
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Surprising prescient no one, except perhaps Donald Trump:
“Foreign exporters absorbed only 4% of last year’s U.S. tariff increases by lowering prices, while American consumers and importers absorbed 96%.
“Rather than acting as a tax on foreign producers, the tariffs functioned as a consumption tax on Americans.”
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
“Rather than acting as a tax on foreign producers, the tariffs functioned as a consumption tax on Americans.”
www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
Americans Are the Ones Paying for Tariffs, Study Finds
New research contradicts President Trump’s claim that foreigners are footing the bill.
www.wsj.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Surprising prescient no one, except perhaps Donald Trump:
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An FBI agent conducted an initial review of the Renee Good killing and determined sufficient grounds existed to open a civil rights probe into the actions of the ICE officer who shot her. Justice Department says no inquiry is warranted. @perrystein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
FBI opened probe on Minneapolis shooting; none exists now, Justice Dept. says
After the death of Renée Good in Minneapolis, FBI agents launched a civil rights probe into the shooting. The Justice Department says no such case now exists.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:59 PM
An FBI agent conducted an initial review of the Renee Good killing and determined sufficient grounds existed to open a civil rights probe into the actions of the ICE officer who shot her. Justice Department says no inquiry is warranted. @perrystein.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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January 18, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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A few days ago, Fox News was whining about ICE agents getting heckled at a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
ICE agents ate at a Minnesota Mexican restaurant before arresting staff
Immigration law enforcement agents reportedly followed employees out of the restaurant after they closed for the evening
www.independent.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A few days ago, Fox News was whining about ICE agents getting heckled at a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
Meanwhile, in the town of Willmar, ICE agents had lunch at a Mexican restaurant, waited until it closed, then confronted and arrested three workers as they left.
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My daughter was super excited to have her first day of organized basketball tomorrow. Thanks, Trump voters
They are canceling youth sports across the city in Minneapolis this weekend because lawless masked armed federal paramilitaries are targeting the children and families.
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation has canceled youth sports because ICE is terrorizing our community
January 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM
My daughter was super excited to have her first day of organized basketball tomorrow. Thanks, Trump voters
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"Officers threw flash bangs and tear gas in my car. I got six kids in the car"
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
January 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
"Officers threw flash bangs and tear gas in my car. I got six kids in the car"
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
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Tribal leaders and members who live in the greater Minneapolis area say Indigenous family members, friends and neighbors have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or their names.
Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say
Tribal leaders say Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or names.
wapo.st
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Tribal leaders and members who live in the greater Minneapolis area say Indigenous family members, friends and neighbors have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or their names.
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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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Not long after shooting another person in Minneapolis, ICE invaded a private home with flash bangs and tactical gear, and broke down the door.
Minneapolis is under siege.
Minneapolis is under siege.
January 15, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Not long after shooting another person in Minneapolis, ICE invaded a private home with flash bangs and tactical gear, and broke down the door.
Minneapolis is under siege.
Minneapolis is under siege.
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This year’s annual threat assessment from the Danish military intelligence service cited the U.S.—along with Russia, China, and terrorist groups—as a risk to Danish security. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/lsB-BJ
Denmark Is Sick of Being Bullied by Trump
The U.S., once Denmark’s closest ally, is threatening to steal Greenland and attacking the country’s wind-power industry. Is this a permanent breakup?
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 AM
This year’s annual threat assessment from the Danish military intelligence service cited the U.S.—along with Russia, China, and terrorist groups—as a risk to Danish security. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/lsB-BJ