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Dana Barrett said she was running to prevent elections from being handed "to extremists and election deniers who think that their voices are more important than yours." https://to.pbs.org/4pv9lyq
Democratic Fulton County commissioner announces run for Georgia secretary of state
Barrett, a Democrat, on Thursday joined a primary field that includes former Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Adrian Consonery Jr. and Cam T. Ashling.
to.pbs.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Dana Barrett said she was running to prevent elections from being handed "to extremists and election deniers who think that their voices are more important than yours." https://to.pbs.org/4pv9lyq
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While President Donald Trump desperately tries to lure major oil companies into rebuilding Venezuela's devastated petroleum industry, the giants who could actually do the job are hitting the pause button, according to a new report.
Big oil mocks Trump's massive gamble as heavyweights expected to string him along
While President Donald Trump desperately tries to lure major oil companies into rebuilding Venezuela's devastated petroleum industry, the giants who could actually do the job are hitting the pause button, according to a new report.And industry insiders are mocking the president behind his back, pred...
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
While President Donald Trump desperately tries to lure major oil companies into rebuilding Venezuela's devastated petroleum industry, the giants who could actually do the job are hitting the pause button, according to a new report.
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The shooting took place in the back parking lot of a house of worship for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Utah-based faith known widely as the Mormon church.
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2 killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The shooting took place in the back parking lot of a house of worship for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Utah-based faith known widely as the Mormon church.
religionnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The shooting took place in the back parking lot of a house of worship for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Utah-based faith known widely as the Mormon church.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he stands by his comments made at a news conference on Wednesday, including when he told ICE to "get the f--- out of Minneapolis."
January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he stands by his comments made at a news conference on Wednesday, including when he told ICE to "get the f--- out of Minneapolis."
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Protests and vigils were held across the U.S. following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Protests and vigils were held across the U.S. following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
https://wapo.st/4jBbtn6
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DHS Warns Any Action By Americans Will Be Treated As Domestic Terrorism
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
DHS Warns Any Action By Americans Will Be Treated As Domestic Terrorism
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An Austin Peay State University professor fired for his comments about Charlie Kirk has received a $500,000 settlement after being reinstated.
Tennessee professor awarded $500k after firing over Charlie Kirk comments
An Austin Peay State University professor fired for his comments about Charlie Kirk has received a $500,000 settlement after being reinstated.
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
An Austin Peay State University professor fired for his comments about Charlie Kirk has received a $500,000 settlement after being reinstated.
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Gov. Walz got emotional Thursday, invoking Orwell's 1984 to describe the Trump administration's handling of the Minnesota ICE shooting.
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Gov. Walz got emotional Thursday, invoking Orwell's 1984 to describe the Trump administration's handling of the Minnesota ICE shooting.
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Russia has launched an Oreshnik missile into Ukraine for the second time since the full-scale war began 2022, in a strike Kyiv’s allies say is meant as a warning for the West. Here’s what we know: https://cnn.it/45MPjsf
January 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Russia has launched an Oreshnik missile into Ukraine for the second time since the full-scale war began 2022, in a strike Kyiv’s allies say is meant as a warning for the West. Here’s what we know: https://cnn.it/45MPjsf
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Via max nesterak & Minnesota Reformer: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who has jurisdiction in Minneapolis, said in a statement on Thursday that her office is searching for a way for a state level investigation into the shooting of Renee Nicole Good to continue. https://ow.ly/yTul50XU6WP
January 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Via max nesterak & Minnesota Reformer: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who has jurisdiction in Minneapolis, said in a statement on Thursday that her office is searching for a way for a state level investigation into the shooting of Renee Nicole Good to continue. https://ow.ly/yTul50XU6WP
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VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED:
See the video — ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis:
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See the video — ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9CJ...
January 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED:
See the video — ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9CJ...
See the video — ICE officer fatally shoots driver through car window in Minneapolis:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9CJ...
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X users generating sexual images of children as young as 13, says AI watchdog
X users generating sexual images of children as young as 13, says AI watchdog
X users generating sexual images of children as young as 13, says AI watchdog
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
X users generating sexual images of children as young as 13, says AI watchdog
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Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges
Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges
Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges
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DeKalb County commissioner calls for removal of tactical ICE operations following MN shooting
DeKalb County commissioner calls for removal of tactical ICE operations following MN shooting
Ted Terry said he plans to introduce a resolution next week that would formally condemn Renee Good's shooting death in Minneapolis.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
DeKalb County commissioner calls for removal of tactical ICE operations following MN shooting
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Missing Jan. 6 plaque will finally be displayed in Capitol
Missing Jan. 6 plaque will finally be displayed in Capitol
This week, senators stepped up after learning the plaque, which had been approved by Congress more than three years ago, was nowhere to be found at the Capitol.
myfox8.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Missing Jan. 6 plaque will finally be displayed in Capitol
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The piecemeal release of the Epstein files to expose the evils of the financier & human trafficker has dominated headlines. The Epstein scandal exposes not just monsters but a political order built for them to thrive, @williamcson.bsky.social reminds us. We can’t just wait for tyranny to go away.
Another way out: You can't just wait for tyranny to go away
The Epstein scandal exposes not just individual monsters but a political order built for them to thrive
prismreports.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The piecemeal release of the Epstein files to expose the evils of the financier & human trafficker has dominated headlines. The Epstein scandal exposes not just monsters but a political order built for them to thrive, @williamcson.bsky.social reminds us. We can’t just wait for tyranny to go away.
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“When you talk to survivors, they bring up insurance within the first three minutes.” On “The Intelligence” our correspondent returns to LA’s fire-ravaged suburbs one year on
In the line of fires: LA’s ashen suburbs one year on
Also on the daily podcast: the new jobs that AI will create and why 2026 may represent “peak wine”
econ.st
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
“When you talk to survivors, they bring up insurance within the first three minutes.” On “The Intelligence” our correspondent returns to LA’s fire-ravaged suburbs one year on
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JUST IN: Nick Reiner's lawyer withdraws from the case, postponing an arraignment hearing on the killings of Rob and Michele Reiner.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned on murder charges after his parents were stabbed to death
Beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Los Angeles home last month.
nbcnews.to
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
JUST IN: Nick Reiner's lawyer withdraws from the case, postponing an arraignment hearing on the killings of Rob and Michele Reiner.
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The U.S. has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela and Russia after a weekslong pursuit, an official says.
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The U.S. has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela and Russia after a weekslong pursuit, an official says.
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U.S. officials said that they had seized a massive Russian-flagged tanker linked to sanctioned Venezuelan oil in the North Atlantic.
Here's what we know about the seizure so far.
Here's what we know about the seizure so far.
U.S. Seizes Russia-Flagged Oil Tanker: What We Know - The Moscow Times
U.S. officials said that they had seized a massive Russian-flagged tanker linked to sanctioned Venezuelan oil in the North Atlantic on Wednesday, a move that risks inflaming tensions between the two c...
www.themoscowtimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:21 PM
U.S. officials said that they had seized a massive Russian-flagged tanker linked to sanctioned Venezuelan oil in the North Atlantic.
Here's what we know about the seizure so far.
Here's what we know about the seizure so far.
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A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.
ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown
A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said.
trib.al
January 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.
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One person is dead in Minneapolis following a shooting involving ICE, DHS says. It comes after a surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/3Z17FC1
January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
One person is dead in Minneapolis following a shooting involving ICE, DHS says. It comes after a surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/3Z17FC1
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Tom Loftus on Kentucky party finance filings.
KY Republican HQ upgrade tops $4.4M as special-interest money keeps coming in.
kentuckylantern.com/2026/01/07/k...
KY Republican HQ upgrade tops $4.4M as special-interest money keeps coming in.
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KY Republican HQ upgrade tops $4.4M as special-interest money keeps coming in • Kentucky Lantern
Republican headquarters expansion in Kentucky tops $4.4 million as large special-interest contributions allow building fund to stay easily in balance.
kentuckylantern.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Tom Loftus on Kentucky party finance filings.
KY Republican HQ upgrade tops $4.4M as special-interest money keeps coming in.
kentuckylantern.com/2026/01/07/k...
KY Republican HQ upgrade tops $4.4M as special-interest money keeps coming in.
kentuckylantern.com/2026/01/07/k...
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OPINION: The turn of the calendar is more than a ritual.
Trump's sinister project proceeds — this is how we stop it
The turn of the calendar is more than a ritual. It’s a reminder that democracy is not self sustaining, not guaranteed, and not permanent unless we choose it again and again.If we want this new year to be about renewal rather than retreat, we need to give some serious thought to what it’ll take to re...
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
OPINION: The turn of the calendar is more than a ritual.
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Nick Judin's reporting focused heavily on the personal story of Kasper Eriksen, whose mistake of missing a paperwork deadline prompted his detention during an appointment for what he thought would be a final step toward U.S. citizenship.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Nick Judin's reporting focused heavily on the personal story of Kasper Eriksen, whose mistake of missing a paperwork deadline prompted his detention during an appointment for what he thought would be a final step toward U.S. citizenship.
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