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The president of the United States had his Justice Dept. raid an election office and seize ballots in order to cast doubt on an election he lost. Yet, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:01 AM
The president of the United States had his Justice Dept. raid an election office and seize ballots in order to cast doubt on an election he lost. Yet, this is treated by legacy media as just another normal day.
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The media verdict is in: Trump is chastened by the backlash to the ICE murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. He is is attempting to “deescalate.”
Yet he doesn’t appear to want those armed militias to stop doing the things that are causing those clashes in the first place... trib.al/KnNo6Bk
Yet he doesn’t appear to want those armed militias to stop doing the things that are causing those clashes in the first place... trib.al/KnNo6Bk
January 28, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The media verdict is in: Trump is chastened by the backlash to the ICE murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. He is is attempting to “deescalate.”
Yet he doesn’t appear to want those armed militias to stop doing the things that are causing those clashes in the first place... trib.al/KnNo6Bk
Yet he doesn’t appear to want those armed militias to stop doing the things that are causing those clashes in the first place... trib.al/KnNo6Bk
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“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
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Just looked up the roll call vote for Kristi Noem's Senate confirmation.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
January 28, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Just looked up the roll call vote for Kristi Noem's Senate confirmation.
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
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Behind the scenes of Amazon's new Melania Trump doc:
“I feel a little bit uncomfortable with the propaganda element of this,” one member of the production team said. “But Brett Ratner was the worst part of working on this project."
“I feel a little bit uncomfortable with the propaganda element of this,” one member of the production team said. “But Brett Ratner was the worst part of working on this project."
'Chaos': Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Melania Trump Doc
Crew members of the Amazon documentary "Melania: Twenty Days to History" detail a chaotic production process under Brett Ratner.
www.rollingstone.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Behind the scenes of Amazon's new Melania Trump doc:
“I feel a little bit uncomfortable with the propaganda element of this,” one member of the production team said. “But Brett Ratner was the worst part of working on this project."
“I feel a little bit uncomfortable with the propaganda element of this,” one member of the production team said. “But Brett Ratner was the worst part of working on this project."
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A few years ago, a small, private school in an underprivileged Black community in Louisiana made headlines for propelling student after student into elite universities.
But according to the book “Miracle Children,” the school's success was built on lies and threats. https://to.pbs.org/4sVt0uE
But according to the book “Miracle Children,” the school's success was built on lies and threats. https://to.pbs.org/4sVt0uE
'Miracle Children' explores admissions scandal that exposed inequalities in education
A few years ago, a small, private school in an underprivileged Black community in Louisiana made national headlines for propelling student after student into elite universities like Harvard and Yale. ...
to.pbs.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A few years ago, a small, private school in an underprivileged Black community in Louisiana made headlines for propelling student after student into elite universities.
But according to the book “Miracle Children,” the school's success was built on lies and threats. https://to.pbs.org/4sVt0uE
But according to the book “Miracle Children,” the school's success was built on lies and threats. https://to.pbs.org/4sVt0uE
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January 26, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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NEW: A Texas county medical examiner found that Geraldo Lunas Campos was choked to death by a guard while he was held in ICE custody earlier this month.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
January 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM
NEW: A Texas county medical examiner found that Geraldo Lunas Campos was choked to death by a guard while he was held in ICE custody earlier this month.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
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Stephen Miller, Not (Just) Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino, Must Be Held Accountable
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
Stephen Miller, Not (Just) Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino, Must Be Held Accountable - emptywheel
The right wing wants to blame Kristi Noem's propaganda failures for the cratering legitimacy of Stephen Miller's deportation regime. If they want to scapegoat, let's make sure they include Miller as w...
www.emptywheel.net
January 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Stephen Miller, Not (Just) Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino, Must Be Held Accountable
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
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SO GREG BOVINO, A TERRORIST, JUST ANNOUNCED HE MOVED THOSE ICE KILLERS OUT OF MINNESOTA AND THAT THEY ARE STILL ON THE JOB AND WORKING! THIS MAN IS THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!!!!!
January 26, 2026 at 6:11 PM
SO GREG BOVINO, A TERRORIST, JUST ANNOUNCED HE MOVED THOSE ICE KILLERS OUT OF MINNESOTA AND THAT THEY ARE STILL ON THE JOB AND WORKING! THIS MAN IS THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!!!!!
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People who loudly proclaimed the sacredness of the Second Amendment have lined up in support of Trump, proving that MAGA loves authoritarianism more than the Constitution.
https://bit.ly/49SyYU7
https://bit.ly/49SyYU7
MAGA Is Proving How Little It Actually Cares About Gun Rights
The ability to kill dissidents at will is more important to Trump and his supporters than the Second Amendment.
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
People who loudly proclaimed the sacredness of the Second Amendment have lined up in support of Trump, proving that MAGA loves authoritarianism more than the Constitution.
https://bit.ly/49SyYU7
https://bit.ly/49SyYU7
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FWIW:
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
January 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM
FWIW:
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
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TX-34 Vincente Gonzalez (D) is being primaried - vote accordingly:
• Etienne Rosas (D): ballotpedia.org/Etienne_Rosas
TX-28 Henry Cuellar (D) is being primaried - vote accordingly:
• Ricardo Villarreal (D): ballotpedia.org/Ricardo_Vill...
•Andrew Vantine (D): ballotpedia.org/Andrew_Vantine
• Etienne Rosas (D): ballotpedia.org/Etienne_Rosas
TX-28 Henry Cuellar (D) is being primaried - vote accordingly:
• Ricardo Villarreal (D): ballotpedia.org/Ricardo_Vill...
•Andrew Vantine (D): ballotpedia.org/Andrew_Vantine
January 23, 2026 at 3:50 AM
TX-34 Vincente Gonzalez (D) is being primaried - vote accordingly:
• Etienne Rosas (D): ballotpedia.org/Etienne_Rosas
TX-28 Henry Cuellar (D) is being primaried - vote accordingly:
• Ricardo Villarreal (D): ballotpedia.org/Ricardo_Vill...
•Andrew Vantine (D): ballotpedia.org/Andrew_Vantine
• Etienne Rosas (D): ballotpedia.org/Etienne_Rosas
TX-28 Henry Cuellar (D) is being primaried - vote accordingly:
• Ricardo Villarreal (D): ballotpedia.org/Ricardo_Vill...
•Andrew Vantine (D): ballotpedia.org/Andrew_Vantine
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January 25, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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NEW: State election officials are condemning Attorney General Pam Bondi for blackmailing Minnesota by suggesting the administration would withdraw ICE if the state hands over its unredacted voter data.
An expert said the proposal is “laying the groundwork to try to interfere with the election.”
An expert said the proposal is “laying the groundwork to try to interfere with the election.”
‘All-out assault on our democracy:’ Bondi’s Minnesota blackmail letter draws righteous fury from state election leaders
“This isn't leadership. This is blackmail," Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said. "This is the way organized crime works."
www.democracydocket.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
NEW: State election officials are condemning Attorney General Pam Bondi for blackmailing Minnesota by suggesting the administration would withdraw ICE if the state hands over its unredacted voter data.
An expert said the proposal is “laying the groundwork to try to interfere with the election.”
An expert said the proposal is “laying the groundwork to try to interfere with the election.”
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They owe her, and all of us, an apology.
January 25, 2026 at 9:45 PM
They owe her, and all of us, an apology.
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Feels like it should be a pretty big deal that a Trump supporter physically assaulted a Democratic congressman
Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face. He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay.
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Man Arrested at Sundance For Racially Motivated Incident at CAA Party
A man was arrested at CAA's Sundance party after he declared he was proud to be "white" and allegedly punched a person of color.
variety.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Feels like it should be a pretty big deal that a Trump supporter physically assaulted a Democratic congressman
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ICE has also killed a bunch of dark skinned people.
January 25, 2026 at 4:32 AM
ICE has also killed a bunch of dark skinned people.
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The Trump administration is psychologically incapable of backing down, which means that I would give it even odds that they attempt this.
The biggest obstacle would be that it will be very hard to find a grand jury in Minneapolis to approve it.
The biggest obstacle would be that it will be very hard to find a grand jury in Minneapolis to approve it.
This is appalling: Top DOJ officials are actively pushing for a criminal investigation into the widow of Renee Good, leading prosecutors to quit en masse, NYT is reporting.
Who in the White House ordered DOJ to do this? That's the next thing to establish.
Who in the White House ordered DOJ to do this? That's the next thing to establish.
January 13, 2026 at 6:47 PM
The Trump administration is psychologically incapable of backing down, which means that I would give it even odds that they attempt this.
The biggest obstacle would be that it will be very hard to find a grand jury in Minneapolis to approve it.
The biggest obstacle would be that it will be very hard to find a grand jury in Minneapolis to approve it.
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The DOJ is unlawfully withholding most of the files in its possession; that is, we only have ONE PERCENT of the Epstein files.
Don’t get distracted.
Don’t get distracted.
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The DOJ is unlawfully withholding most of the files in its possession; that is, we only have ONE PERCENT of the Epstein files.
Don’t get distracted.
Don’t get distracted.
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Keith Ellison: "These poorly trained, aggressive, and armed agents of the federal state have terrorized Minnesota with widespread unlawful conduct. They're making unconstitutional arrests and using excessive force ... this has to stop."
January 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Keith Ellison: "These poorly trained, aggressive, and armed agents of the federal state have terrorized Minnesota with widespread unlawful conduct. They're making unconstitutional arrests and using excessive force ... this has to stop."
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The U.S. (and the world) is experiencing what it’s like when the president is an unbound madman.
In two weeks, Trump has overtaken Venezuela, threatened military action against 3 more countries, killed an American citizen, and started a criminal investigation of Jerome Powell to intimidate him.
In two weeks, Trump has overtaken Venezuela, threatened military action against 3 more countries, killed an American citizen, and started a criminal investigation of Jerome Powell to intimidate him.
GOP Pols and Judges Are Accomplices in Democracy’s Destruction
Trump, Noem, Miller, Vance—yes, they are the chief authors of this tyranny. But Washington is full of enablers. Be mad at them too.
trib.al
January 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The U.S. (and the world) is experiencing what it’s like when the president is an unbound madman.
In two weeks, Trump has overtaken Venezuela, threatened military action against 3 more countries, killed an American citizen, and started a criminal investigation of Jerome Powell to intimidate him.
In two weeks, Trump has overtaken Venezuela, threatened military action against 3 more countries, killed an American citizen, and started a criminal investigation of Jerome Powell to intimidate him.
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The Trump administration is trying to withhold hundreds of billions of dollars in funding from states that refuse to deny the existence of transgender people.
New York will not abandon our values, our laws, and above all, our residents. I'm suing with a group of AGs.
New York will not abandon our values, our laws, and above all, our residents. I'm suing with a group of AGs.
January 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The Trump administration is trying to withhold hundreds of billions of dollars in funding from states that refuse to deny the existence of transgender people.
New York will not abandon our values, our laws, and above all, our residents. I'm suing with a group of AGs.
New York will not abandon our values, our laws, and above all, our residents. I'm suing with a group of AGs.