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So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
Maine Senator Susan Collins said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem informed her that ICE will end the immigration enforcement surge in the state.
ICE ending Maine surge, Senator Collins says - The Boston Globe
Collins said in a statement that she had pushed Noem and other Trump administration officials to have ICE “reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.”
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January 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
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It's a big day in the Senate. Make your calls everyone. Let's rein in ICE for "ICE is not a law unto itself."
Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
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Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
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Big Day In The Senate. Make Your Calls. Let's Rein In ICE For "ICE Is Not A Law Unto Itself"
Senator Klobuchar announces for Minnesota Governor: "hard work, freedom, and simple decency and good will"
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January 29, 2026 at 12:39 PM
It's a big day in the Senate. Make your calls everyone. Let's rein in ICE for "ICE is not a law unto itself."
Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
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Where is the House? Oh yeah, not in DC, not at this big moment. The Cowardly Speaker has failed to show up for work again. More 👇
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New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Inspired by the courage and bravery of the patriots in Minnesota we need to keep fighting everyone" (video, written analysis)
January 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM
New from @simonwdc.bsky.social "Inspired by the courage and bravery of the patriots in Minnesota we need to keep fighting everyone" (video, written analysis)
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5 things I'm recommending for Dem list for reining in ICE:
- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
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- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
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We Need To Keep The Pressure On The Senate Today My Friends And Keep Fighting To Rein In ICE
A recording of my talk last night and other notes will be coming later this morning
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January 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
5 things I'm recommending for Dem list for reining in ICE:
- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-need-to...
- ICE must leave Minnesota immediately
- Clarity of mission, prioritization of criminals, no targeting of legal immigrants
- No masks
- Aggressive oversight of detention centers
- Miller has to go 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-need-to...
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The fight ahead is not just about reining in ICE.
It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
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It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
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The Fight Ahead Of Us Is Not About Reining In ICE. It's About Reining In Trump
Hopium paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm EST
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January 27, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The fight ahead is not just about reining in ICE.
It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
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It's about reining in Trump.
New from me 👇
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Trump is wildly unpopular. His domestic agenda has failed. The Epstein scandal is eroding his authority. The Europeans humiliated him last week, and now the country, and his own Party, are recoiling at ICE's lawlessness.
Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
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Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
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"The Senate and the White House are suddenly in the middle of the most serious political crisis of.....Trump’s second term"
Everyone needs to be calling Congress today - they need to hear from us. Loud and proud!
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January 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Trump is wildly unpopular. His domestic agenda has failed. The Epstein scandal is eroding his authority. The Europeans humiliated him last week, and now the country, and his own Party, are recoiling at ICE's lawlessness.
Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
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Ds must be brave, ambitious now 👇
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From Hopium:
- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
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- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/alex-prett...
Alex Pretti - Patriot, The Big Fight To Rein In Miller-DHS-ICE Has Begun, Appeasement Never Works And Only Encourages Escalation
Thank you again to the brave and courageous people of Minnesota. You are inspiring and lifting up a nation
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January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
From Hopium:
- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/alex-prett...
- Alex Pretti - Patriot (video)
- The fight to rein in ICE has begun in earnest
- It's time for Ds to come together, build unified national front against Trump's escalating illiberalism
- History tells us appeasement never works, only strength 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/alex-prett...
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From Hopium:
- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
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- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/our-addled...
Our Addled Leader Has Thrown The World Into A Grave Crisis, New Poll: Dems Up 8 In Generic Ballot, 3 Important "New Day" Speeches To Watch And Discuss
Economist Dr. Rob Shaprio joins us today live at 2pm EST. Paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm
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January 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
From Hopium:
- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/our-addled...
- Our addled leader has thrown the world into a grave crisis, and done enormous harm to America
- Congress must feel our outrage today
- New polls: more erosion for Trump, Ds up 8 in generic
- Three "New Day" speeches to watch, discuss 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/our-addled...
@glennkirschner.bsky.social on Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness
January 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM
@glennkirschner.bsky.social on Trump's abandonment of the rule of law, ICE's extraordinary lawlessness
Today, LIVE at 2pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts leading economist and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Dr. Robert Shapiro
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LIVE SOON: Live with Dr. Robert Shapiro
Starting Jan 21 at 2:00 PM EST
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January 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Today, LIVE at 2pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts leading economist and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Dr. Robert Shapiro
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From "The Great Task Remaining Before Us" - Imagining Victory And "A New Birth Of Freedom Here And Everywhere"
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 PM
From "The Great Task Remaining Before Us" - Imagining Victory And "A New Birth Of Freedom Here And Everywhere"
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From Hopium:
- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
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- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
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Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red," Europe Declares Independence, Congress Returns
Legal commentator Glenn Kirschner joins us at 2pm EST today to talk about Trump's assault on the rule of law here and everywhere.....
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January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
From Hopium:
- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/newsom-in-...
- Newsom in Davos: "This Is Code Red"
- Europe declares Independence
- Time for Dems - Govs, Congress, Big City Mayors - to come together and resolutely unite behind an agenda of freedom and democracy, here and everywhere
More 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/newsom-in-...
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"Coming Together" - some Sunday thoughts on meeting the moment 👇
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"Coming Together" - Some Sunday Thoughts On Meeting The Moment
Friends, we surpassed our $50,000 goal for the DFL - thank you all!
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January 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM
"Coming Together" - some Sunday thoughts on meeting the moment 👇
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@coons.senate.gov talks about the bipartisan Congressional delegation he's bringing to Denmark
"It is simply a made up conflict for President Trump to keep pushing for Greenland to become American territory... this will be hugely reassuring, I hope, to the Danes and to the residents of Greenland"
"It is simply a made up conflict for President Trump to keep pushing for Greenland to become American territory... this will be hugely reassuring, I hope, to the Danes and to the residents of Greenland"
January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
@coons.senate.gov talks about the bipartisan Congressional delegation he's bringing to Denmark
"It is simply a made up conflict for President Trump to keep pushing for Greenland to become American territory... this will be hugely reassuring, I hope, to the Danes and to the residents of Greenland"
"It is simply a made up conflict for President Trump to keep pushing for Greenland to become American territory... this will be hugely reassuring, I hope, to the Danes and to the residents of Greenland"
"The Great Task Remaining Before Us" - Imagining Victory, And A New Birth Of Freedom Here And Everywhere (New Video, Analysis)
January 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
"The Great Task Remaining Before Us" - Imagining Victory, And A New Birth Of Freedom Here And Everywhere (New Video, Analysis)
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Just dropped a timely new conversation w/the great @gregsargent.bsky.social. Greg argues what's happening in MN is waking the country up to the true threat of Trump and Miller, and forcing the Ds out of their defensive crouch on immigration. Check it out 👇
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January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Just dropped a timely new conversation w/the great @gregsargent.bsky.social. Greg argues what's happening in MN is waking the country up to the true threat of Trump and Miller, and forcing the Ds out of their defensive crouch on immigration. Check it out 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/greg-sarge...
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From Hopium:
- Democrats must work hard now to restore rule of law in America, rein in ICE
- Vance and Rubio are bringing great shame to the US today
- We must do more to support the opposition in Iran
- Imagining "a new birth of freedom" in the world
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www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/restoring-...
- Democrats must work hard now to restore rule of law in America, rein in ICE
- Vance and Rubio are bringing great shame to the US today
- We must do more to support the opposition in Iran
- Imagining "a new birth of freedom" in the world
👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/restoring-...
Restoring Rule Of Law And Reining In ICE, Vance Brings Shame To America, Aiding The Opposition In Iran,"A New Birth Of Freedom"
Greg Sargent joins us today at Noon EST. Hopium paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
From Hopium:
- Democrats must work hard now to restore rule of law in America, rein in ICE
- Vance and Rubio are bringing great shame to the US today
- We must do more to support the opposition in Iran
- Imagining "a new birth of freedom" in the world
👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/restoring-...
- Democrats must work hard now to restore rule of law in America, rein in ICE
- Vance and Rubio are bringing great shame to the US today
- We must do more to support the opposition in Iran
- Imagining "a new birth of freedom" in the world
👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/restoring-...
Today, LIVE at 4:30pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts @ncdemocrats.bsky.social Chair Anderson Clayton for her latest insights on how the 2026 landscape is shaping up in North Carolina.
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LIVE SOON: Live with Anderson Clayton
Starting Jan 13 at 4:30 PM EST
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January 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Today, LIVE at 4:30pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts @ncdemocrats.bsky.social Chair Anderson Clayton for her latest insights on how the 2026 landscape is shaping up in North Carolina.
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From Hopium:
- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
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- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
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New Polling Finds Public Turning On ICE, A Bad Inflation Report, Desperate Men Do Desperate Things
Our good friend Anderson Clayton joins us live at 430pm ET, Greg Sargent will be with us tomorrow at Noon
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January 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
From Hopium:
- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/new-pollin...
- Groceries, clothing, housing, utility prices, medical care all came in way too high in bad new inflation report
- New polling shows the country really turning on ICE and the terror regime
- Desperate men do desperate things
This, more 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/new-pollin...
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Hill Republicans broke with Trump 5 times last week. With Trump's wild escalation on many fronts these past few days, his clear and undeniable decline, what's going to happen in DC this week? Will Thune finally do something, anything, to rein Trump in? 👇
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Hill Rs Broke With Trump 5 Times Last Week. What's Going To Happen This Week?
Trump's failing apart and so may be his Congressional coalition
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January 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Hill Republicans broke with Trump 5 times last week. With Trump's wild escalation on many fronts these past few days, his clear and undeniable decline, what's going to happen in DC this week? Will Thune finally do something, anything, to rein Trump in? 👇
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The best way out is always through - reflections on a dark week for American democracy
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The best way out is always through - reflections on a dark week for American democracy
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
From @simonwdc.bsky.social "Trump Has Abandoned Any Concept Of Rule Of Law, At Home And Abroad"
A new interview with Rep. @adamsmith.house.gov
A new interview with Rep. @adamsmith.house.gov
January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
From @simonwdc.bsky.social "Trump Has Abandoned Any Concept Of Rule Of Law, At Home And Abroad"
A new interview with Rep. @adamsmith.house.gov
A new interview with Rep. @adamsmith.house.gov
Today, LIVE at 11am ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts @stuartpstevens.bsky.social
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Find the discussion here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: Live with Stuart Stevens
Starting Jan 9 at 11:00 AM EST
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January 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Today, LIVE at 11am ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts @stuartpstevens.bsky.social
Find the discussion here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Find the discussion here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
The best way out is always through - reflections on a dark week for American democracy
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM
The best way out is always through - reflections on a dark week for American democracy
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
New analysis from @simonwdc.bsky.social
Today, LIVE at 1pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts Rep. @adamsmith.house.gov
Find the interview here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Find the interview here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: Live with Rep. Adam Smith
Starting Jan 8 at 1:00 PM EST
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January 8, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Today, LIVE at 1pm ET - @simonwdc.bsky.social hosts Rep. @adamsmith.house.gov
Find the interview here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...
Find the interview here: open.substack.com/live-stream/...