Jim Saksa
@jimsaksa.com
Reporter at Democracy Docket. Formerly: Roll Call, WHYY, Philly City Paper, Big Law attorney. DC is my residence but Philly is my home.
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ICE has kidnapped one of my MN News Guild siblings
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
ICE has kidnapped one of my MN News Guild siblings
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The 6-month-old that DHS is tweeting about here lived in the neighborhood and the baby’s father was just trying to evacuate his family after federal agents had shot someone.
January 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The 6-month-old that DHS is tweeting about here lived in the neighborhood and the baby’s father was just trying to evacuate his family after federal agents had shot someone.
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On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge.
He has been transferred to a detention facility in Texas, where he is awaiting action on his petition for habeas corpus.
newsguild.org/guild-member...
He has been transferred to a detention facility in Texas, where he is awaiting action on his petition for habeas corpus.
newsguild.org/guild-member...
Guild member detained by ICE in Minnesota | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge.
newsguild.org
January 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge.
He has been transferred to a detention facility in Texas, where he is awaiting action on his petition for habeas corpus.
newsguild.org/guild-member...
He has been transferred to a detention facility in Texas, where he is awaiting action on his petition for habeas corpus.
newsguild.org/guild-member...
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I generally defend journalism On Here, and will keep doing it. But one genuine failure of the news media is (as @chrislhayes.bsky.social put it) they don’t cover the planes that land. The workings of the Govt only get covered when they fail via incompetence or corruption.
January 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I generally defend journalism On Here, and will keep doing it. But one genuine failure of the news media is (as @chrislhayes.bsky.social put it) they don’t cover the planes that land. The workings of the Govt only get covered when they fail via incompetence or corruption.
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i still think the insanely funny part of this is that they simulated going to the grocery store instead of actually going
BARTIROMO: You're getting heat on social media for saying you can eat healthy for $3. Some people say, 'How am I supposed to get a piece of chicken for under $3?'
ROLLINS: When you eat healthy, it actually is less expensive than a fast food meal. We've got hundreds of simulations that show that.
ROLLINS: When you eat healthy, it actually is less expensive than a fast food meal. We've got hundreds of simulations that show that.
January 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
i still think the insanely funny part of this is that they simulated going to the grocery store instead of actually going
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The Boston Globe Test:
This satirical front page imagined a Trump presidency in 2016. Critics (including Trump himself) dismissed it as "alarmist" and "propaganda" at the time.
Do these headlines feel normal today? Even...quaint?
If so: we have grown more accepting of what was once unthinkable.
This satirical front page imagined a Trump presidency in 2016. Critics (including Trump himself) dismissed it as "alarmist" and "propaganda" at the time.
Do these headlines feel normal today? Even...quaint?
If so: we have grown more accepting of what was once unthinkable.
January 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The Boston Globe Test:
This satirical front page imagined a Trump presidency in 2016. Critics (including Trump himself) dismissed it as "alarmist" and "propaganda" at the time.
Do these headlines feel normal today? Even...quaint?
If so: we have grown more accepting of what was once unthinkable.
This satirical front page imagined a Trump presidency in 2016. Critics (including Trump himself) dismissed it as "alarmist" and "propaganda" at the time.
Do these headlines feel normal today? Even...quaint?
If so: we have grown more accepting of what was once unthinkable.
I think it's noteworthy that Conor Lamb and a bunch of nuns are urging folks to tell Congress not to give ICE another red penny until Miller and Noem are gone, and supporting Chris Murphy's reform package.
Conor Lamb (@conorlambpa)
I was handed the mike this morning by a Catholic nun my family has known since high school. The disgust with ICE is widespread. I’m encouraging people to write to Congress about @Chris Murphy‘s refo...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I think it's noteworthy that Conor Lamb and a bunch of nuns are urging folks to tell Congress not to give ICE another red penny until Miller and Noem are gone, and supporting Chris Murphy's reform package.
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Once again allow me to invite you to consider the weeks-long National Conversation™️ about civility & Democrats' lack of respect for real Americans we would have if a single municipal-level Democrat ever spoke about rural areas the way Republicans speak about cities
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Once again allow me to invite you to consider the weeks-long National Conversation™️ about civility & Democrats' lack of respect for real Americans we would have if a single municipal-level Democrat ever spoke about rural areas the way Republicans speak about cities
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
www.inquirer.com/politics/phi...
BREAKING: the DOJ's lawsuit against California for its voter rolls has been tossed, making it the second loss for the department in as many days!
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
January 15, 2026 at 9:26 PM
BREAKING: the DOJ's lawsuit against California for its voter rolls has been tossed, making it the second loss for the department in as many days!
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
If you want to know what the deadlines are for Southern states to redraw their congressional maps if SCOTUS knifes the Voting Rights Act (effectively legalizing racial gerrymandering), I got you:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Callais ruling may come too late to boost Trump in midterms
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
If you want to know what the deadlines are for Southern states to redraw their congressional maps if SCOTUS knifes the Voting Rights Act (effectively legalizing racial gerrymandering), I got you:
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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New today➡️ President Trump released his health plan that asks Congress to move on drug, insurance legislation.
What's notably missing? A mention of extending the expired ACA subsidies that senators are still trying to get a deal together on before the end of the month.
What's notably missing? A mention of extending the expired ACA subsidies that senators are still trying to get a deal together on before the end of the month.
January 15, 2026 at 8:09 PM
New today➡️ President Trump released his health plan that asks Congress to move on drug, insurance legislation.
What's notably missing? A mention of extending the expired ACA subsidies that senators are still trying to get a deal together on before the end of the month.
What's notably missing? A mention of extending the expired ACA subsidies that senators are still trying to get a deal together on before the end of the month.
Cato has done some really good work of late. I may disagree with them on a lot of economics, but I respect the hell out them.
"A total of 92 ICE & Border Patrol agents have died in the line of duty since 2003 from various causes." The top cause was COVID at 37% of deaths, followed by vehicle crashes at 28% and health problems like heat stroke at 19%. Ordinary policing carries far more risk of violence [Alex Nowrasteh/Cato]
2025 Was the 2nd Safest Year for Border Patrol and ICE Agents
Being a Border Patrol or ICE agent earns many insults, but words aren’t violence. Neither are they dangerous jobs.
www.cato.org
January 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Cato has done some really good work of late. I may disagree with them on a lot of economics, but I respect the hell out them.
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"Officers threw flash bangs and tear gas in my car. I got six kids in the car"
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
January 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
"Officers threw flash bangs and tear gas in my car. I got six kids in the car"
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
"His wife, Destiny Jackson, told FOX 9 their 6-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness. She then performed CPR on her baby."
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Gritty and the Phanatic are worth every copper orange penny and red cent!
www.axios.com/local/philad...
www.axios.com/local/philad...
Gritty's salary might make you rethink your career choice
The Flayers mascot reportedly makes almost as much as Gov. Josh Shapiro.
www.axios.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Gritty and the Phanatic are worth every copper orange penny and red cent!
www.axios.com/local/philad...
www.axios.com/local/philad...
BFD here! The DOJ has been trying to get access to state voter rolls in an effort to create a national voter list, suing 23 states+DC. This is the first ruling in one of those cases, with Oregon handing DOJ a big loss
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Court rejects bid for Oregon voter rolls in first ruling on DOJ data grab
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
BFD here! The DOJ has been trying to get access to state voter rolls in an effort to create a national voter list, suing 23 states+DC. This is the first ruling in one of those cases, with Oregon handing DOJ a big loss
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The woman in this photo was just trying to get to a doctor's appointment. Apparently, that's justification for literally sending in the Marines
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act, deploy military to Minnesota
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The woman in this photo was just trying to get to a doctor's appointment. Apparently, that's justification for literally sending in the Marines
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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I think the disconnect between Atlantic elites is that Americans think Donald Trump is a kid getting to drive a monster truck for Make A Wish and Europeans and Canadians think Donald Trump is the president of the United States.
January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
I think the disconnect between Atlantic elites is that Americans think Donald Trump is a kid getting to drive a monster truck for Make A Wish and Europeans and Canadians think Donald Trump is the president of the United States.
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Hey! @wired.com is doing a bunch of hiring. Here we go with a thread of five great jobs, with a few more coming shortly:
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Hey! @wired.com is doing a bunch of hiring. Here we go with a thread of five great jobs, with a few more coming shortly:
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
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Just want to stress that this was a woman who was simply trying to get to a doctor's appointment.
We are so far past the Rubicon that it isn't worth having a discussion anymore as to whether Trump is acting as an authoritarian. The only question is whether we have the strength and courage to get back to the other side.
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Just want to stress that this was a woman who was simply trying to get to a doctor's appointment.
A few days ago, Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republicans on the Senate Judiciary committee were apoplectic about their phone records being subpoenaed in Jack Smith's investigation into the attempt to block the 2020 election certification.
I'm sure he's just as mad at this.
I'm sure he's just as mad at this.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she's under federal investigation after video about refusing illegal orders
"To be clear, this is the president’s playbook. Truth doesn’t matter, facts don’t matter, and anyone who disagrees with him becomes an enemy," she says.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
"To be clear, this is the president’s playbook. Truth doesn’t matter, facts don’t matter, and anyone who disagrees with him becomes an enemy," she says.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she's under federal investigation after video about refusing illegal orders
The Michigan senator and former CIA officer is the second Democratic lawmaker to be targeted by the Trump administration with an investigation following the video.
www.nbcnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
A few days ago, Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republicans on the Senate Judiciary committee were apoplectic about their phone records being subpoenaed in Jack Smith's investigation into the attempt to block the 2020 election certification.
I'm sure he's just as mad at this.
I'm sure he's just as mad at this.
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Our researchers found at least 450 posts on Telegram dating back to 2020 that shared the song mentioned in this reporting.
Nearly all the posts we found were from explicitly neo-Nazi and white supremacist channels. And a review of our datasets found it hasn't circulated much outside those circles.
Nearly all the posts we found were from explicitly neo-Nazi and white supremacist channels. And a review of our datasets found it hasn't circulated much outside those circles.
January 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Our researchers found at least 450 posts on Telegram dating back to 2020 that shared the song mentioned in this reporting.
Nearly all the posts we found were from explicitly neo-Nazi and white supremacist channels. And a review of our datasets found it hasn't circulated much outside those circles.
Nearly all the posts we found were from explicitly neo-Nazi and white supremacist channels. And a review of our datasets found it hasn't circulated much outside those circles.
I am once again asking everyone in NYC to create a fake city hall and gracie mansion, load it up with cameras ala Truman Show, and let this man pretend he is mayor still for all of our amusement
Let your buyers become your criers when you pull the rug out from beneath the table of success: defector.com/let-your-buy...
Let Your Buyers Become Your Criers When You Pull The Rug Out From Beneath The Table Of Success | Defector
I have some unsurprising news: Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a memecoin to combat antisemitism, and someone connected to the coin’s launch appears to have executed a clean rug pull…
defector.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I am once again asking everyone in NYC to create a fake city hall and gracie mansion, load it up with cameras ala Truman Show, and let this man pretend he is mayor still for all of our amusement
Every word in this is fire
Donald Trump is waging war against human conscience | Osita Nwanevu
The Trump administration’s assaults on liberty are the kinds of abuses that spurred the American revolution that the nation will commemorate this year
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Every word in this is fire