@joe-peeters1.bsky.social
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White House official: It's not just the East Wing modernization, it's not just the ballroom. We are looking at a totality experience for the White House complex.
January 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
White House official: It's not just the East Wing modernization, it's not just the ballroom. We are looking at a totality experience for the White House complex.
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Grok and X are generating and distributing massive amounts of nonconsensual sexual content (including of apparent minors). So why are Apple and Google still hosting them in their app stores? from @carolinehaskins.bsky.social
Why Are Grok and X Still Available in App Stores?
Elon Musk’s chatbot has been used to generate thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors. Apple and Google have removed other “nudify” apps—but continue to host X and Grok.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Grok and X are generating and distributing massive amounts of nonconsensual sexual content (including of apparent minors). So why are Apple and Google still hosting them in their app stores? from @carolinehaskins.bsky.social
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That sound you hear is the goalposts moving again
Trump's economic talking points have subtly shifted: "We have the greatest potential economy in history"
January 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
That sound you hear is the goalposts moving again
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Wait wait wait, while Americans have to pay hundreds of billions of dollars in new tariffs, Trump is going send over $10,000 to each person in *Greenland*?????????
This is a joke right ?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
This is a joke right ?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Exclusive: Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
U.S. officials have discussed sending lump sum payments to Greenlanders as part of a bid to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States, according to four sources famil...
www.reuters.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Wait wait wait, while Americans have to pay hundreds of billions of dollars in new tariffs, Trump is going send over $10,000 to each person in *Greenland*?????????
This is a joke right ?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
This is a joke right ?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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Harvey Weinstein is considering pleading guilty to a third-degree rape charge to avoid facing trial for a third time, his lawyer tells a judge.
Harvey Weinstein considering guilty plea ahead of third sex assault trial
A jury failed to reach a verdict last year on a third-degree rape charge related to an allegation made by Jessica Mann, a former aspiring actress.
nbcnews.to
January 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Harvey Weinstein is considering pleading guilty to a third-degree rape charge to avoid facing trial for a third time, his lawyer tells a judge.
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if you want a long read that involves udders, a hot air balloon, and some extremely dubious data on egg prices, the story I’ve been working on for the last few months where I tried to single-handedly take on every government function myself is now online! www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
I Tried to Be the Government. It Did Not Go Well.
My five-month quest to monitor the weather, track inflation, and inspect milk for harmful microorganisms
www.theatlantic.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
if you want a long read that involves udders, a hot air balloon, and some extremely dubious data on egg prices, the story I’ve been working on for the last few months where I tried to single-handedly take on every government function myself is now online! www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
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'Hours after a federal agent shot and killed a young mother, the government couldn’t even be bothered to extend its condolences. This wouldn’t have made the effort to impugn Good’s life and actions any better, but it would at least indicate some sense of humanity.'
www.pbump.net/o/the-killin...
www.pbump.net/o/the-killin...
The killing in Minnesota
They will lie about you and then kill you and they will kill you and then lie about you. And I don’t mean some ambiguous, imaginary “they” like the one the right invented and blamed for trying to kil...
www.pbump.net
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
'Hours after a federal agent shot and killed a young mother, the government couldn’t even be bothered to extend its condolences. This wouldn’t have made the effort to impugn Good’s life and actions any better, but it would at least indicate some sense of humanity.'
www.pbump.net/o/the-killin...
www.pbump.net/o/the-killin...
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JUST NOW: At end of press conference, Gov Tim Walz (D-MN) quotes George Orwell
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
JUST NOW: At end of press conference, Gov Tim Walz (D-MN) quotes George Orwell
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
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Wrote a piece for @slate.com explaining that states have a long history of prosecuting federal officers when they allegedly use excessive force. Federal officers are only immune from such prosecutions when they act reasonably in carrying out lawful duties.
Minnesota Could Prosecute the ICE Shooter. Trump Can’t Pardon Him.
Shortly after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, city leaders began looking into whether the officer had violated state criminal law.
slate.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Wrote a piece for @slate.com explaining that states have a long history of prosecuting federal officers when they allegedly use excessive force. Federal officers are only immune from such prosecutions when they act reasonably in carrying out lawful duties.
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Raju: The Speaker and others have said that this driver was weaponizing her vehicle.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
January 8, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Raju: The Speaker and others have said that this driver was weaponizing her vehicle.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
AOC: Their editorializing of this event to justify a public murder is disgusting. It is horrifying. Watch it for yourself and make that assessment for yourself on which of these leaders are lying to you.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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The discharge petition is a way to force votes by sidestepping the speaker. For decades it was mostly forgotten, but has been brought back for bills on the Epstein files and to extend ACA subsidies. n.pr/4jtTBu8
A once rare legislative tool is causing headaches for Mike Johnson
The discharge petition is a way to force votes by sidestepping the speaker. For decades it was mostly forgotten, but has been brought back for bills on the Epstein files and to extend ACA subsidies.
n.pr
January 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The discharge petition is a way to force votes by sidestepping the speaker. For decades it was mostly forgotten, but has been brought back for bills on the Epstein files and to extend ACA subsidies. n.pr/4jtTBu8
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A federal judge ordered Trump ally Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's identifying herself as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that she was unlawfully appointed to the role.
Trump judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's using U.S. attorney title
Another judge ruled that she was unlawfully appointed to the role.
www.axios.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:24 AM
A federal judge ordered Trump ally Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's identifying herself as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that she was unlawfully appointed to the role.
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By the way, this judge was appointed to the bench by Donald Trump.
January 7, 2026 at 6:05 AM
By the way, this judge was appointed to the bench by Donald Trump.
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JD Vance posts bigoted sombrero meme mocking Democrats holding Jan 6 vigil
JD Vance posts bigoted sombrero meme mocking Democrats holding Jan 6 vigil
JD Vance posts bigoted sombrero meme mocking Democrats holding Jan 6 vigil
www.independent.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 6:12 AM
JD Vance posts bigoted sombrero meme mocking Democrats holding Jan 6 vigil
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Former Commanding general of the U.S. First Army, Lieutenant General Russel L Honoré: “We can’t fight the world over business industry, not national security.”
Times Radio
Times Radio
January 7, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Former Commanding general of the U.S. First Army, Lieutenant General Russel L Honoré: “We can’t fight the world over business industry, not national security.”
Times Radio
Times Radio
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this is how every outlet should refer to X
January 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
this is how every outlet should refer to X
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A good way to honor January 6th is just to reshare a bunch of the video from it so you can experience again the immediate visceral reaction to an attack on America.
January 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
A good way to honor January 6th is just to reshare a bunch of the video from it so you can experience again the immediate visceral reaction to an attack on America.
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January 6th participant: January 6th was an insurrection. I broke the law. Police officers were assaulted that day. I point the finger to Trump.
Rep. Correa: So this really happened. This was an assault on our democracy, on our Capitol.
J6 participant: Absolutely. Orchestrated by Trump.
Rep. Correa: So this really happened. This was an assault on our democracy, on our Capitol.
J6 participant: Absolutely. Orchestrated by Trump.
January 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
January 6th participant: January 6th was an insurrection. I broke the law. Police officers were assaulted that day. I point the finger to Trump.
Rep. Correa: So this really happened. This was an assault on our democracy, on our Capitol.
J6 participant: Absolutely. Orchestrated by Trump.
Rep. Correa: So this really happened. This was an assault on our democracy, on our Capitol.
J6 participant: Absolutely. Orchestrated by Trump.
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White House insiders say President Donald Trump chose not to install a nominal ally as leader of Venezuela following his lightning invasion because she bruised his ego.
Trump’s Nobel Prize Snub Played Into Venezuela Plot
The president reportedly declined to install opposition leader María Corina Machado as head of the country because she didn’t turn the prize down.
trib.al
January 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
White House insiders say President Donald Trump chose not to install a nominal ally as leader of Venezuela following his lightning invasion because she bruised his ego.
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One person is in custody and an investigation is under way following an incident at the Ohio residence of Vice President JD Vance, according to a federal law enforcement source. https://cnn.it/4qFfuJz
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
One person is in custody and an investigation is under way following an incident at the Ohio residence of Vice President JD Vance, according to a federal law enforcement source. https://cnn.it/4qFfuJz
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Elon Musk had a ‘lovely dinner’ with Trump and Melania hours after Maduro’s capture
Elon Musk had a ‘lovely dinner’ with Trump and Melania hours after Maduro’s capture
Elon Musk had a ‘lovely dinner’ with Trump and Melania hours after Maduro’s capture
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Elon Musk had a ‘lovely dinner’ with Trump and Melania hours after Maduro’s capture
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Just in: Maduro en route to NYC courthouse
January 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Just in: Maduro en route to NYC courthouse