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The average ICE agent makes $100k a year, in some cases without a high school diploma, to roam our streets lawlessly terrorizing people. Meanwhile, law abiding American citizens are trying to figure out how they pay for healthcare and groceries at the same time.
January 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The average ICE agent makes $100k a year, in some cases without a high school diploma, to roam our streets lawlessly terrorizing people. Meanwhile, law abiding American citizens are trying to figure out how they pay for healthcare and groceries at the same time.
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I’ve done a lot of stupid shit on this planet but at least I’ve never voted for trump.
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I’ve done a lot of stupid shit on this planet but at least I’ve never voted for trump.
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Imagine you're a scientist trying to publish a new study, and being told you can't, unless you do background checks on co-authors who aren't U.S. citizens and send their names to national security staff.
Also, studies about climate change or DEI written w/foreign scientists = rejected. ⬇️
Also, studies about climate change or DEI written w/foreign scientists = rejected. ⬇️
The new directive asks USDA workers in the agency’s research arm to use Google to check the backgrounds of all foreign nationals collaborating with its scientists.
The names of flagged scientists are being sent to national security experts at the agency, according to records reviewed by ProPublica.
The names of flagged scientists are being sent to national security experts at the agency, according to records reviewed by ProPublica.
Trump Administration Orders USDA Employees to Investigate Foreign Researchers They Work With
The new directive asks workers to check the backgrounds of foreign nationals collaborating with the department’s scientists for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.” Their names are being sen...
www.propublica.org
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Imagine you're a scientist trying to publish a new study, and being told you can't, unless you do background checks on co-authors who aren't U.S. citizens and send their names to national security staff.
Also, studies about climate change or DEI written w/foreign scientists = rejected. ⬇️
Also, studies about climate change or DEI written w/foreign scientists = rejected. ⬇️
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Trump Derangement Syndrome right here.
January 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Trump Derangement Syndrome right here.
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As with any of @hcrichardson.bsky.social's newsletters, the whole thing is worth your time, but this quote alone (see image) was enough to stop me cold for a few seconds. Let it sink in.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-19...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-19...
![Text in image reads: “We are watching one of the wildest things a nation-state has ever done,” journalist Garrett Graff wrote: “A superpower is [dying by] suicide because the [Republican] Congress is too cowardly to stand up to the Mad King. This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:tlh5xrlfjhlu3gcwduhbwunb/bafkreihzeapdzuncje44qmt2vm6lcjvea746wi3ohxz5riq7rbms5w66ga@jpeg)
January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
As with any of @hcrichardson.bsky.social's newsletters, the whole thing is worth your time, but this quote alone (see image) was enough to stop me cold for a few seconds. Let it sink in.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-19...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-19...
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It’s insane how out of touch this administration is.
Folks can’t afford to buy one damn home, let alone 12.
Here’s an idea—let’s stop the foreign adventurism and end tax breaks for billionaires.
Folks can’t afford to buy one damn home, let alone 12.
Here’s an idea—let’s stop the foreign adventurism and end tax breaks for billionaires.
Bessent: "Someone, maybe your parents for their retirement have bought 5, 10, 12 homes."
January 20, 2026 at 6:35 PM
It’s insane how out of touch this administration is.
Folks can’t afford to buy one damn home, let alone 12.
Here’s an idea—let’s stop the foreign adventurism and end tax breaks for billionaires.
Folks can’t afford to buy one damn home, let alone 12.
Here’s an idea—let’s stop the foreign adventurism and end tax breaks for billionaires.
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Our allies are telling us: Stage an intervention before Trump drives us off a cliff for good. We should heed their warning.
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Our allies are telling us: Stage an intervention before Trump drives us off a cliff for good. We should heed their warning.
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Trump and his family have pocketed more than $1.8 billion in cash and gifts since his reelection. He said he would usher in a "New Golden Age" for America, but one year into his second term, he's only ushered in a new golden age for his own wallet.
January 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Trump and his family have pocketed more than $1.8 billion in cash and gifts since his reelection. He said he would usher in a "New Golden Age" for America, but one year into his second term, he's only ushered in a new golden age for his own wallet.
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In just 1 year, Trump & his admin:
- Slashed health care for millions
- Unleashed violent white nationalism against immigrants
- Cozied up to corporations & billionaires
- Dismantled key government agencies protecting consumers
And that's just what we could fit into a post.
- Slashed health care for millions
- Unleashed violent white nationalism against immigrants
- Cozied up to corporations & billionaires
- Dismantled key government agencies protecting consumers
And that's just what we could fit into a post.
January 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM
In just 1 year, Trump & his admin:
- Slashed health care for millions
- Unleashed violent white nationalism against immigrants
- Cozied up to corporations & billionaires
- Dismantled key government agencies protecting consumers
And that's just what we could fit into a post.
- Slashed health care for millions
- Unleashed violent white nationalism against immigrants
- Cozied up to corporations & billionaires
- Dismantled key government agencies protecting consumers
And that's just what we could fit into a post.
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NEWS: The Social Security Administration has referred two DOGE employees for Hatch Act violations after discovering contacts with a political group seeking SSA data to overturn election results. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
NEWS: The Social Security Administration has referred two DOGE employees for Hatch Act violations after discovering contacts with a political group seeking SSA data to overturn election results. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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ICE is reportedly incentivizing its agents with financial rewards to hit a 3,000 arrests-per-day quota, even if those they detain are later released.
Remember this as Trump's thugs terrorize Minneapolis. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-standoff-that-has-turned-minnesota-into-a-tinderbox-a3a7e672
Remember this as Trump's thugs terrorize Minneapolis. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-standoff-that-has-turned-minnesota-into-a-tinderbox-a3a7e672
www.wsj.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:45 PM
ICE is reportedly incentivizing its agents with financial rewards to hit a 3,000 arrests-per-day quota, even if those they detain are later released.
Remember this as Trump's thugs terrorize Minneapolis. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-standoff-that-has-turned-minnesota-into-a-tinderbox-a3a7e672
Remember this as Trump's thugs terrorize Minneapolis. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-standoff-that-has-turned-minnesota-into-a-tinderbox-a3a7e672
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He goes on to describe one of his officers being stopped when she was off-duty solely because she's non-white, harassed by ICE goons who slapped her phone out of her hand as she tried to record, only to be let go when she finally revealed she was a cop.
Brooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color... it has to stop"
January 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM
He goes on to describe one of his officers being stopped when she was off-duty solely because she's non-white, harassed by ICE goons who slapped her phone out of her hand as she tried to record, only to be let go when she finally revealed she was a cop.
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This is so disgusting. The Hmong refugees were legally naturalized as U.S. citizens long ago. ICE is just wantonly abusing minorities.
January 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is so disgusting. The Hmong refugees were legally naturalized as U.S. citizens long ago. ICE is just wantonly abusing minorities.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal officials acknowledged that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees coordinated with a political advocacy group on a “voter data agreement” aimed at analyzing voter rolls in an effort to challenge election outcomes. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOGE worked with political group to probe voter rolls, Trump admin admits
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal officials acknowledged that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees coordinated with a political advocacy group on a “voter data agreement” aimed at analyzing voter rolls in an effort to challenge election outcomes. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Asked about his relationship with Starmer and Macron, he rambles and adds "they gotta stop with the windmills"
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January 20, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Asked about his relationship with Starmer and Macron, he rambles and adds "they gotta stop with the windmills"
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The president encounters a binder clip for the first time, then talks about it for a while.
Remember when Joe Biden had a raspy voice and every major news organization created a 10-person Biden Is Old investigative team?
Remember when Joe Biden had a raspy voice and every major news organization created a 10-person Biden Is Old investigative team?
Trump: "Whoo. I'm glad my finger wasn't in that sucker. That could've dome some damage but you know what? I wouldn't have shown the pain. I would've gone back. Boy did you hear that? That was nasty. But I would not have shown the pain. I would've acted like nothing happens as my finger fell off."
January 20, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The president encounters a binder clip for the first time, then talks about it for a while.
Remember when Joe Biden had a raspy voice and every major news organization created a 10-person Biden Is Old investigative team?
Remember when Joe Biden had a raspy voice and every major news organization created a 10-person Biden Is Old investigative team?
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Overseas and here at home, families have to prepare for horrific nightmares Trump and his regime could unleash at any time. Think about that.
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Overseas and here at home, families have to prepare for horrific nightmares Trump and his regime could unleash at any time. Think about that.
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Tough split screen for the White House
As Trump passes the 1-hour mark of his remarks (on the left of the screen)... the DOW is down more than 900 points (on the bottom right)
As Trump passes the 1-hour mark of his remarks (on the left of the screen)... the DOW is down more than 900 points (on the bottom right)
January 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Tough split screen for the White House
As Trump passes the 1-hour mark of his remarks (on the left of the screen)... the DOW is down more than 900 points (on the bottom right)
As Trump passes the 1-hour mark of his remarks (on the left of the screen)... the DOW is down more than 900 points (on the bottom right)
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NEW: Federal officials revealed that DOGE engaged in unauthorized communications with a political advocacy group tied to election denial efforts. According to a legal filing, staffers were coordinating on a "voter data agreement" aimed at analyzing voter rolls to challenge election outcomes.
DOGE worked with political group to probe voter rolls, Trump admin admits
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:40 PM
NEW: Federal officials revealed that DOGE engaged in unauthorized communications with a political advocacy group tied to election denial efforts. According to a legal filing, staffers were coordinating on a "voter data agreement" aimed at analyzing voter rolls to challenge election outcomes.
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Strong but much needed words from European officials over Greenland.
January 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Strong but much needed words from European officials over Greenland.
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Getting what they voted for.
MAGA Voter Gets Blunt Reality Check After Complaining That Her Mom's Government Assistance Was Taken Away
www.comicsands.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Getting what they voted for.
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There is no "Golden Age" — only the Second Gilded Age.
January 20, 2026 at 9:15 PM
There is no "Golden Age" — only the Second Gilded Age.
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They act like they are unaccountable. So we must make them accountable.
January 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM
They act like they are unaccountable. So we must make them accountable.
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It's not debatable that a mentally disturbed person has the nuclear codes. The Republicans know they're endangering us all by leaving him in office. This is a betrayal of every person on Earth. It is a crime against humanity.
January 20, 2026 at 9:13 PM
It's not debatable that a mentally disturbed person has the nuclear codes. The Republicans know they're endangering us all by leaving him in office. This is a betrayal of every person on Earth. It is a crime against humanity.