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They don't seem to realize that the video of them abusing a legal observer is probably worse than whatever video the legal observer had already obtained of them.
New video shows ICE agents detaining a US citizen legal observer in Minneapolis.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
They don't seem to realize that the video of them abusing a legal observer is probably worse than whatever video the legal observer had already obtained of them.
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But wait a minute... Trump told us yesterday he was interim president of Venezuela.
JUST IN: Rubio tells Judge Boasberg that there’s no way to retrieve the 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies Act — or even offer them due process — given the delicate negotiations with Venezuela’s new post-Maduro regime. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Declaration of Secretary of State Rubio – #229, Att. #1 in J.G.G. v. TRUMP (D.D.C., 1:25-cv-00766) – CourtListener.com
NOTICE of Response to Court Order by PAMELA J. BONDI, PETER B. HEGSETH, KRISTI L. NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, MADISON SHEAHAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURI...
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January 13, 2026 at 5:06 AM
But wait a minute... Trump told us yesterday he was interim president of Venezuela.
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A U.S. citizen legally observed ICE activity from a distance. He didn’t interfere, block agents, or make contact. An ICE agent still threatened lethal force and referenced a recent killing. That’s retaliation for protected speech—and it’s illegal. Caught on video. #sheshed
January 13, 2026 at 5:29 AM
A U.S. citizen legally observed ICE activity from a distance. He didn’t interfere, block agents, or make contact. An ICE agent still threatened lethal force and referenced a recent killing. That’s retaliation for protected speech—and it’s illegal. Caught on video. #sheshed
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Just in case anyone has doubts about Trump's plans for the midterms, he now openly admits that he wishes he had order troops to seize all voting machines in 2020.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Just in case anyone has doubts about Trump's plans for the midterms, he now openly admits that he wishes he had order troops to seize all voting machines in 2020.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
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Just spitballing here, but I think the founders probably wouldn't have approved of a President putting the entirety of a highly militarized federal government on a war footing against a state because he didn't like how they voted in the last election. But I'm sure John Roberts knows what he's doing.
Trump just posted that the "day of reckoning & retribution is coming" in Minnesota.
January 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Just spitballing here, but I think the founders probably wouldn't have approved of a President putting the entirety of a highly militarized federal government on a war footing against a state because he didn't like how they voted in the last election. But I'm sure John Roberts knows what he's doing.
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The massive increase in hiring by ICE with big bonuses and lower standards on background checks, physical fitness, and length of training, makes it one big giant MAGA chud welfare program.
January 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The massive increase in hiring by ICE with big bonuses and lower standards on background checks, physical fitness, and length of training, makes it one big giant MAGA chud welfare program.
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The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
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"ICE agents operate masked, heavily militarized, and—most troubling—without any visible identification...In democratic societies, the use of lawful force depends on legitimacy. Legitimacy depends on accountability. And accountability begins with identification." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Take the Masks Off
ICE won’t even match the courage and professionalism of the Iraqi Police.
open.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
"ICE agents operate masked, heavily militarized, and—most troubling—without any visible identification...In democratic societies, the use of lawful force depends on legitimacy. Legitimacy depends on accountability. And accountability begins with identification." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
Today, Democratic senator Mark Kelly of Arizona sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Defense Department, Navy Secretary John Phelan, and the Navy Department for violating his First Amendment right...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
January 12, 2026
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4 male ICE agents tackle a woman U.S. citizen—lift her off ground with no concern over groping her breast or exposing her midriff.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 AM
4 male ICE agents tackle a woman U.S. citizen—lift her off ground with no concern over groping her breast or exposing her midriff.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
"Help me! Help me!" she cries out. "Check my ID!"
Agents shove her into back of SUV hitting her head—literally run away from scene of crime.
St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Assistant AG for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon decided not to have the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division open an investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. A step federal civil rights prosecutors have always taken in officer-involved killings. 
January 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Assistant AG for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon decided not to have the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division open an investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. A step federal civil rights prosecutors have always taken in officer-involved killings. 
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Members of Congress have the right to visit ICE facilities unannounced — it's their job and their constitutional responsibility.
ICE can’t hide their cruelty and mistreatment of immigrants just because they want to.
ICE can’t hide their cruelty and mistreatment of immigrants just because they want to.
Reps. Omar, Morrison, Craig denied entry at ICE detention facility
The Minnesota congresswomen attempted to tour Whipple Federal Building. DHS says requests to visit are needed seven days in advance.
www.startribune.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Members of Congress have the right to visit ICE facilities unannounced — it's their job and their constitutional responsibility.
ICE can’t hide their cruelty and mistreatment of immigrants just because they want to.
ICE can’t hide their cruelty and mistreatment of immigrants just because they want to.
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They refused to probe a murder. The people with consciences walked out.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
January 13, 2026 at 4:31 AM
They refused to probe a murder. The people with consciences walked out.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
🚨 NEW: At least four leaders of the DOJ Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
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January 11, 2026
January 11, 2026
The news has seemed to move more and more quickly in the last week.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:52 AM
January 11, 2026
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AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
January 13, 2026 at 1:20 AM
AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
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This investigation is a sham — and yet another example of Trump's dangerous weaponization of our justice system.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
With action against Powell and the Fed, Trump's list of targeted opponents grows longer
President Donald Trump’s administration has gone after multiple elected and appointed government officials who have either directly opposed the Republican president or not granted his wishes.
www.pbs.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
This investigation is a sham — and yet another example of Trump's dangerous weaponization of our justice system.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
He pardons his friends, convicted drug kingpins, & Jan 6th rioters who attacked police, but goes after Chair Powell for refusing to act as a rubber stamp.
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House Democrats’ legislation to extend the ACA tax credits is awaiting action in the Senate.
We urge our Senate Republican colleagues to take up this bill immediately to help bring health care costs down for millions of Americans.
We urge our Senate Republican colleagues to take up this bill immediately to help bring health care costs down for millions of Americans.
January 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
House Democrats’ legislation to extend the ACA tax credits is awaiting action in the Senate.
We urge our Senate Republican colleagues to take up this bill immediately to help bring health care costs down for millions of Americans.
We urge our Senate Republican colleagues to take up this bill immediately to help bring health care costs down for millions of Americans.
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Battle of the Bulge Episode 2: The Malmedy Massacre:
Battle of the Bulge Episode 2: The Malmedy Massacre
This is the second installment of the Battle of the Bulge series for Journey to American Democracy.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Battle of the Bulge Episode 2: The Malmedy Massacre:
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Trump says he might veto the House's extension of critical ACA subsidies.
Hello? 80% of the subsidies go to people in states he won.
He's shafting his own supporters to score a few political points.
Hello? 80% of the subsidies go to people in states he won.
He's shafting his own supporters to score a few political points.
January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Trump says he might veto the House's extension of critical ACA subsidies.
Hello? 80% of the subsidies go to people in states he won.
He's shafting his own supporters to score a few political points.
Hello? 80% of the subsidies go to people in states he won.
He's shafting his own supporters to score a few political points.
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The FBI says an arson suspect in a fire that nearly destroyed a synagogue in Jackson confessed, citing the building's 'Jewish ties'. The Ku Klux Klan bombed the synagogue in 1967.
FBI: Mississippi arson suspect confessed to torching synagogue and targeting Jews
The FBI says an arson suspect in a fire that nearly destroyed a synagogue in Jackson confessed, citing the building's 'Jewish ties'. The Ku Klux Klan bombed the synagogue in 1967.
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM
The FBI says an arson suspect in a fire that nearly destroyed a synagogue in Jackson confessed, citing the building's 'Jewish ties'. The Ku Klux Klan bombed the synagogue in 1967.
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After the social media app's AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations. n.pr/4aSZcYZ
Elon Musk's X faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images
After the social media app's AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations.
n.pr
January 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
After the social media app's AI chatbot started generating sexualized images of women and children, two countries have blocked it and several more have launched investigations. n.pr/4aSZcYZ
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Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
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As ICE terrorizes communities, remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison corporations making bank off his deportation agenda.
Trump has unleashed billions of dollars worth of funding for these companies while offering them "no-bid" contracts.
Cashing in on cruelty.
Trump has unleashed billions of dollars worth of funding for these companies while offering them "no-bid" contracts.
Cashing in on cruelty.
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
As ICE terrorizes communities, remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison corporations making bank off his deportation agenda.
Trump has unleashed billions of dollars worth of funding for these companies while offering them "no-bid" contracts.
Cashing in on cruelty.
Trump has unleashed billions of dollars worth of funding for these companies while offering them "no-bid" contracts.
Cashing in on cruelty.