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The Independent

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Poland opens Epstein files investigation targeting ‘satanic circle’

www.independent.co.uk

February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM

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Democracy Docket

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Trump made it clear he wants to call off the midterms.

He wished he had seized ballot boxes after he lost the 2020 presidential election, and turned the DOJ into an extension of his political will.

We need to realize it's up to us to defend free and fair elections, @marcelias.bsky.social writes.

Trump wants to take over voting. Mike Johnson is willing to help

Trump raised the threat to the 2026 midterm elections to an entirely new level.

www.democracydocket.com

February 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM

Dead Cleopatra

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Ron DeSantis and Grady Judd named in the Epstein files released by the DOJ

February 1, 2026 at 5:46 AM

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Reuters

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The mother of a Venezuelan prisoner chained herself to the walls of her son's jail in Caracas, holding a photo of her boy and pleading through tears for his release.

January 27, 2026 at 4:05 AM

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PBS News

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China made a major announcement over the weekend, saying it was investigating the army's top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. https://to.pbs.org/49XY0Bk

How a purge of China's military leadership could impact the future of Taiwan

China says it is investigating the army’s top general for suspected violations of discipline and law.

www.pbs.org

January 27, 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Arkansas Advocate

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US Sen. Mark Kelly’s lawyers say Pentagon attempting to violate his constitutional rights arkansasadvocate.com/2026/01/26/r...

US Sen. Mark Kelly’s lawyers say Pentagon attempting to violate his constitutional rights | Arkansas Advocate

WASHINGTON — Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s lawyers on Monday urged a federal judge to block the Defense Department from downgrading his retirement rank as a Navy captain and his pay for telling...

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January 27, 2026 at 12:08 AM

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Raw Story

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Republican Chris Madel announced his surprise withdrawal from the Minnesota governor's race in protest of the Trump administration's "retribution" campaign against his state.

GOP governor hopeful — and ICE shooter's lawyer — condemns party over latest killing

Republican Chris Madel announced his surprise withdrawal from the Minnesota governor's race in protest of the Trump administration's "retribution" campaign against his state.The Minneapolis attorney made the announcement Monday, two days after a federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti,...

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January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM

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Rick Hasen

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Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.

Natasha Korecki @natashakorecki.bsky.social · 24d

In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"

January 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM

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shauna

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“ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds” friends there is not a hell hot enough

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 24d

BREAKING: A young doctor who lives near where Alex Pretti, a nurse, was killed by ICE says in a declaration he saw the shooting, went out to help, was not let through at first then patted down before being let by, and was apparently the first to try and provide any medical assistance to Pretti.

1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the
lin Minneapolis,
Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the
city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have
been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here.
2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard
screaming from outside my window. I
saw several
ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other.
3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road.
I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents
or brandish a weapon of any kind
4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least
four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man
at least six or seven times.
5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and
approached ICE agents who were near the victim.

6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim.
7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me
assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him.
8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down
to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim.
9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was
surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was
on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been
shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice.
Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds.
10.1 asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim.

11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and
another possible gunshot wound on his neck.
12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR.
Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over.
13.1 remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned
to my apartment.
14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was
sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who
lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel
safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day
and maybe even a few days.
15.1 also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis.
He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my
apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then
ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and
the tear gas began seeping into my apartment.

January 25, 2026 at 2:16 AM

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Chris Murphy

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Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.

Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.

January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM

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WhoAreYou2Day

@2028president.bsky.social

Epstein survivor is willing to testify against;
includes;

Donald J. Trump,
Andy Biggs,

JIM JORDAN,

Lindsey Graham

Justice Clarence Thomas

January 23, 2026 at 3:22 PM

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Is this what we want?

@isthiswhatwewant.bsky.social

Never stop pressing the Epstein files! I also want to share some other concerning news I saw.

bsky.app/profile/isth...

Is this what we want? @isthiswhatwewant.bsky.social · 25d

the CEO of Palantir said on camera that he wants to use drones to spray critics with **fentanyl laced urine**. This comes from the guy who heads a company who wants to document every single moment, interaction, & location we've had.

January 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM

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Chasing Oz

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Highlights from Jack Smith’s testimony

January 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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Christopher Webb

@cwebbonline.com

It boils down to this: They want the founding without the violence that made it possible.

January 23, 2026 at 5:55 AM

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The David Pakman Show

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Leavitt rewrites reality after Trump's Davos embarrassment

January 22, 2026 at 8:52 PM

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RNS

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Leaders of the historic churches in the Holy Land issued a blunt joint statement accusing Christian Zionists of espousing “damaging ideologies” that “mislead the public, sow confusion, and harm the unity of our ﬂock.”
religionnews.com/2026/01/20/j...

Jerusalem historic churches call Christian Zionism a 'damaging' ideology

JERUSALEM (RNS) — Historic Christian churches representing the predominantly Arab Christian community and mostly U.S. evangelicals who support Israel are at odds with each other.

religionnews.com

January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Dead Cleopatra

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Happy Indigenous People's Day

October 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)

@repstansbury.bsky.social

The Epstein Investigation is so much bigger than you can imagine. It is not only about justice for survivors—it is also about the institutions and systems that protected rich and powerful men they knew were abusing women and children: the banks, the government agencies, and other powerful people.

September 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

@crockett.house.gov

The truth hurts: Kash Patel is the least qualified FBI Director in history. On his watch, white supremacists run free, qualified staff are pushed out, and he refuses to even name right-wing extremism as the top threat. I have ZERO confidence in him to keep Americans safe.