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In November, a conservative website published an explosive claim: Al-Shabab is largely funded by money stolen from Minnesota. But the story's only named source who connected fraud to terrorism told me the story is “bullshit": www.startribune.com/city-journal...
Key source says story that prompted Trump tirade against Somalis is erroneous
The writers of a City Journal story alleging a connection between Minnesota fraud and al-Shabab say they stand by their story.
www.startribune.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In November, a conservative website published an explosive claim: Al-Shabab is largely funded by money stolen from Minnesota. But the story's only named source who connected fraud to terrorism told me the story is “bullshit": www.startribune.com/city-journal...
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Sharing for the Lynx fans here, from @startribune.com coverage of today’s protests by Kyeland Jackson and Alex Kormann
January 24, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Sharing for the Lynx fans here, from @startribune.com coverage of today’s protests by Kyeland Jackson and Alex Kormann
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Vigils were held around Minneapolis and beyond Saturday night in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
January 25, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Vigils were held around Minneapolis and beyond Saturday night in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Photo and video: Jeff Wheeler, Anthony Souffle, Simon Peter Groebner/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Must read: "Holding facilities were so crowded that immigrants in one cell had to take turns lying down because there was no space, according to a refugee detained there for one night in January. Basic human needs like food and medical care were sometimes denied."
www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
‘No humanity’: Detainees describe conditions inside Whipple Federal Building
Immigration sweep brings overcrowded rooms and overflowing toilets. Lawyers say they can’t visit their clients. The Department of Homeland Security says “all detainees receive full due process.”
www.startribune.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Must read: "Holding facilities were so crowded that immigrants in one cell had to take turns lying down because there was no space, according to a refugee detained there for one night in January. Basic human needs like food and medical care were sometimes denied."
www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
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The front page of tomorrow's Minnesota Star Tribune: Feb. 1, 2026
January 31, 2026 at 9:42 PM
The front page of tomorrow's Minnesota Star Tribune: Feb. 1, 2026
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We can only hope!
substack.com/@sethabramso...
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Seth Abramson (@sethabramson)
Something everyone needs to remember.
Yes—ICE, HSI, and CBP agents are fully responsible for the statutory offenses, civil liberties violations, and moral outrages they are committing daily.
But jus...
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February 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
We can only hope!
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It was Melania, she needs to get the negative attention off of her movie flop.
February 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
It was Melania, she needs to get the negative attention off of her movie flop.
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The Trump family corruption runs so rampant that it's impossible to keep track of. He's (the family) stolen close to $100 Billion on his first year in office.
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Trump’s First National Bank of Scams Is Coming
The kleptocratic nightmare we’re all living in is about to get worse.
newrepublic.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Trump family corruption runs so rampant that it's impossible to keep track of. He's (the family) stolen close to $100 Billion on his first year in office.
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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From @goodmorningbadnews.bsky.social
Leaked Bovino video giving instructions for how to handle protesters surfaced from
lawsuits /LA, CA.
Leaked Bovino video giving instructions for how to handle protesters surfaced from
lawsuits /LA, CA.
January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
From @goodmorningbadnews.bsky.social
Leaked Bovino video giving instructions for how to handle protesters surfaced from
lawsuits /LA, CA.
Leaked Bovino video giving instructions for how to handle protesters surfaced from
lawsuits /LA, CA.
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
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Children raped and killed. American citizens shot in the street. Immigrants illegally shackled, tortured, killed. Journalists arrested.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
January 31, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Children raped and killed. American citizens shot in the street. Immigrants illegally shackled, tortured, killed. Journalists arrested.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
While a $300 million ballroom is constructed and a trash documentary released.
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ICE Meeting Cold Open - SNL www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3L7... @nbcsnl
ICE Meeting Cold Open - SNL
White House Border Czar Tom Homan (Pete Davidson) meets with ICE agents (Kenan Thompson, James Austin Johnson, Mikey Day, Ben Marshall, Andrew Dismukes, Jeremy Culhane) in Minneapolis.
Saturday…
www.youtube.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ICE Meeting Cold Open - SNL www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3L7... @nbcsnl
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Keith Ellison: "The president is openly promoting authoritarianism and tyranny. That is what's happening in America. Most of us thought we would never see it, but here it is right in front of our eyes."
February 1, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Keith Ellison: "The president is openly promoting authoritarianism and tyranny. That is what's happening in America. Most of us thought we would never see it, but here it is right in front of our eyes."
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CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
January 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
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Shane Hollander, the fictional Canadian hockey player in “Heated Rivalry,” won't be competing at this year’s Milan Cortina Games, but Sean Hollander, a 25-year-old American luger headed to his second Olympics, will be.
American luger Sean Hollander is ready for the Olympics — and the 'Heated Rivalry' jokes
The double luger said his Team USA luge teammates have already “gotten the biggest kick out of” his name’s similarity to that of “Heated Rivalry’s” Shane Hollander.
nbcnews.to
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Shane Hollander, the fictional Canadian hockey player in “Heated Rivalry,” won't be competing at this year’s Milan Cortina Games, but Sean Hollander, a 25-year-old American luger headed to his second Olympics, will be.
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BREAKING: A federal judge denied Minnesota’s bid to temporarily block the immigration crackdown, while acknowledging evidence of widespread disruption to daily life across the state
Judge allows ICE’s Operation Metro Surge to continue in Minnesota
A federal judge denied Minnesota’s bid to temporarily block the immigration crackdown, while acknowledging evidence of widespread disruption to daily life across the state.
nbcnews.to
January 31, 2026 at 6:12 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge denied Minnesota’s bid to temporarily block the immigration crackdown, while acknowledging evidence of widespread disruption to daily life across the state
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NBC News projection: Democrat Christian Menefee wins a special election for a vacant, deep-blue House seat based in Houston.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for vacant, deep-blue House seat in Texas
Menefee will serve the remainder of the term won in 2024 by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died almost a year ago.
nbcnews.to
February 1, 2026 at 4:07 AM
NBC News projection: Democrat Christian Menefee wins a special election for a vacant, deep-blue House seat based in Houston.
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Democrats and the White House reached an agreement to temporarily halt the government shutdown and extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
apnews.com/article/sena...
apnews.com/article/sena...
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Democrats and the White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald...
apnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Democrats and the White House reached an agreement to temporarily halt the government shutdown and extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
apnews.com/article/sena...
apnews.com/article/sena...
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The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
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WATCH: Philadelphia lawmakers introduce 'ICE Out' legislation to restrict federal operations in city
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...