Infoweaver
@infoweaver.bsky.social
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Read, pin , & repost every time you see a ‘Democrats in disarray’ or ‘Democrats lack leadership’ post to prove just how wrong they are. News reports about how Democrats are effectively standing up to pushing down GOP/MAGA fraud, waste, & abuse should be distributed & discussed daily in all media.
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NEW: Trump's redistricting war is leaving behind a trail of destruction. But in Missouri, the damage runs deeper than in other GOP-led states, because voters are not only fighting a Republican gerrymander — they’re fighting for their right to be heard. https://bit.ly/3YJmtFn
www.democracydocket.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
NEW: Trump's redistricting war is leaving behind a trail of destruction. But in Missouri, the damage runs deeper than in other GOP-led states, because voters are not only fighting a Republican gerrymander — they’re fighting for their right to be heard. https://bit.ly/3YJmtFn
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From “they’re eating the pets” and Alligator Alcatraz, to “waste, fraud, and abuse” and DOGE dismantling USAID, to the invasion of Minnesota to halt allegedly massive fraud: Participatory propaganda, facilitated by online platforms, driving policy in a right wing populist administration.
As President Trump approaches one year back in office, the policies his administration pursues — and how those policies are communicated — have been increasingly shaped by social media.
Minnesota shows what happens when governing and content creation merge
As President Trump approaches one year back in office, the policies his administration pursues — and how those policies are communicated — have been increasingly shaped by social media.
n.pr
January 17, 2026 at 2:14 PM
From “they’re eating the pets” and Alligator Alcatraz, to “waste, fraud, and abuse” and DOGE dismantling USAID, to the invasion of Minnesota to halt allegedly massive fraud: Participatory propaganda, facilitated by online platforms, driving policy in a right wing populist administration.
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Arlington, VA! 🇬🇱🇩🇰 Showing some love for Greenland, Denmark, and NATO. Rush hour just got a little more colorful! Take that! ✨
#ArlingtonVA #RushHourResistance #Greenland #Denmark #NATO #StreetAction #TakeThat #VisibilityBrigade #BecomeTheMedia
#ArlingtonVA #RushHourResistance #Greenland #Denmark #NATO #StreetAction #TakeThat #VisibilityBrigade #BecomeTheMedia
January 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Arlington, VA! 🇬🇱🇩🇰 Showing some love for Greenland, Denmark, and NATO. Rush hour just got a little more colorful! Take that! ✨
#ArlingtonVA #RushHourResistance #Greenland #Denmark #NATO #StreetAction #TakeThat #VisibilityBrigade #BecomeTheMedia
#ArlingtonVA #RushHourResistance #Greenland #Denmark #NATO #StreetAction #TakeThat #VisibilityBrigade #BecomeTheMedia
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notable that they are waving Greenlandic flags, not Danish ones
Copenhagen town hall square, Denmark right now.
Massive solidarity with Greenland demonstrations.
Source: dr.dk
Massive solidarity with Greenland demonstrations.
Source: dr.dk
January 17, 2026 at 1:34 PM
notable that they are waving Greenlandic flags, not Danish ones
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Let’s call this what it is: a disgusting abuse of power and a farce.
As his agents terrorize Minnesotans, as prices rise, as he fails to deliver for Americans, he is also weaponizing the DOJ against his perceived enemies.
This is not a banana republic and justice will prevail.
As his agents terrorize Minnesotans, as prices rise, as he fails to deliver for Americans, he is also weaponizing the DOJ against his perceived enemies.
This is not a banana republic and justice will prevail.
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. https://cnn.it/4bCjypy
January 17, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Let’s call this what it is: a disgusting abuse of power and a farce.
As his agents terrorize Minnesotans, as prices rise, as he fails to deliver for Americans, he is also weaponizing the DOJ against his perceived enemies.
This is not a banana republic and justice will prevail.
As his agents terrorize Minnesotans, as prices rise, as he fails to deliver for Americans, he is also weaponizing the DOJ against his perceived enemies.
This is not a banana republic and justice will prevail.
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Things to know about Greenland's Pituffik base, which Vance will visit : NPR share.google/avnBV2oeQCwM...
What to know about Pituffik, the only U.S. military base in Greenland
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week, including a stop at Pituffik Space Base, the U.S. Defense Department's northernmost installation and its only outpost on the island.
share.google
January 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Things to know about Greenland's Pituffik base, which Vance will visit : NPR share.google/avnBV2oeQCwM...
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These guys really hate Europe ... don't they.
January 17, 2026 at 1:59 PM
These guys really hate Europe ... don't they.
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will not be surprised if the subpoenas are never issued
NYT says subpoenas have not been issued. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...
January 17, 2026 at 1:54 PM
will not be surprised if the subpoenas are never issued
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They expect - they NEED - the people they threaten to fall in line, like the law firms and universities and media companies and billionaires and Congress did. If you say “No, make me,” they simply do not have a Plan B. TRUMP DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH GUYS TO MAKE YOU.
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
They expect - they NEED - the people they threaten to fall in line, like the law firms and universities and media companies and billionaires and Congress did. If you say “No, make me,” they simply do not have a Plan B. TRUMP DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH GUYS TO MAKE YOU.
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Yeah people don’t understand how insane the surge here is. The insane videos you see are examples of stuff happening dozens or hundreds of times daily. (Although, again, there are signs they are departing for outstate after being roundly rejected by the community).
January 17, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Yeah people don’t understand how insane the surge here is. The insane videos you see are examples of stuff happening dozens or hundreds of times daily. (Although, again, there are signs they are departing for outstate after being roundly rejected by the community).
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Getting what they voted for too.
January 17, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Getting what they voted for too.
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⚡️ France replaces US as main intelligence provider to Kyiv, Macron says.
The change works to solve Kyiv's dependence on the U.S. for military intelligence, which has been wielded as leverage against Ukraine by the Trump admin on several occasions.
The change works to solve Kyiv's dependence on the U.S. for military intelligence, which has been wielded as leverage against Ukraine by the Trump admin on several occasions.
France replaces US as main intelligence provider to Kyiv, Macron says
The change works to solve Kyiv's heavy dependence on the U.S. for military intelligence, which has been wielded as leverage against Ukraine by the Trump administration on several occasions.
kyivindependent.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:42 AM
⚡️ France replaces US as main intelligence provider to Kyiv, Macron says.
The change works to solve Kyiv's dependence on the U.S. for military intelligence, which has been wielded as leverage against Ukraine by the Trump admin on several occasions.
The change works to solve Kyiv's dependence on the U.S. for military intelligence, which has been wielded as leverage against Ukraine by the Trump admin on several occasions.
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ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
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next reporter who interviews stephen miller should ask him point blank if his goal in minneapolis is to kill more americans
January 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM
next reporter who interviews stephen miller should ask him point blank if his goal in minneapolis is to kill more americans
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Trump is privately worried about the "optics" of ICE raids and his advisers are looking for ways to soften them, Axios reports. I'm calling bullshit: The terror and violence cannot be hived off from the broader policy agenda. They are 100% intrinsic to it.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2053...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2053...
Trump’s Own Advisers Suddenly Unnerved as ICE Raids Take Horrific Turn
So the president doesn’t like the “optics” of what ICE is doing. But there’s no such thing as sanitized, popular mass deportations—and this is by design.
newrepublic.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Trump is privately worried about the "optics" of ICE raids and his advisers are looking for ways to soften them, Axios reports. I'm calling bullshit: The terror and violence cannot be hived off from the broader policy agenda. They are 100% intrinsic to it.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2053...
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2053...
Is Trump’s use of ‘king’ a taunt? Or are ‘No Kings’ protest signs on his mind?
“Trump said he might impose tariffs on countries that do not cooperate… regarding Greenland, calling it a national‑security issue.
Trump referred to himself as “the tariff king” during a White House health‑care event.”
“Trump said he might impose tariffs on countries that do not cooperate… regarding Greenland, calling it a national‑security issue.
Trump referred to himself as “the tariff king” during a White House health‑care event.”
Breaking: President Donald Trump, who called himself “the tariff king,” threatened to impose tariffs on other nations to pressure them into allowing the United States to annex the Danish territory.
Trump threatens tariffs to force support for US control of Greenland
Trump, calling himself "the tariff king," threatened to impose tariffs on other countries to force them to accept US control of Greenland.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Is Trump’s use of ‘king’ a taunt? Or are ‘No Kings’ protest signs on his mind?
“Trump said he might impose tariffs on countries that do not cooperate… regarding Greenland, calling it a national‑security issue.
Trump referred to himself as “the tariff king” during a White House health‑care event.”
“Trump said he might impose tariffs on countries that do not cooperate… regarding Greenland, calling it a national‑security issue.
Trump referred to himself as “the tariff king” during a White House health‑care event.”
“Guntly, who recorded the video of the man apparently arrested by ICE at the bus stop, said he is encouraging more Minnesota residents to monitor public spaces in order to capture more of these quiet arrests.”
Kavanaugh profilings result in arrests that aren’t witnessed & w/out signed warrant.
Kavanaugh profilings result in arrests that aren’t witnessed & w/out signed warrant.
Episode 11 is live!
This week, we will address the mobilization efforts against ICE featuring @minnesotareformer.com reporter Madison McVan, who has been reporting on the ground in Minneapolis, and a volunteer from @vecindarios901.bsky.social.
www.newsfromthestates.com/episode/keep...
This week, we will address the mobilization efforts against ICE featuring @minnesotareformer.com reporter Madison McVan, who has been reporting on the ground in Minneapolis, and a volunteer from @vecindarios901.bsky.social.
www.newsfromthestates.com/episode/keep...
Keeping ICE in check, how Memphis and Minneapolis are doing it | News From The States
www.newsfromthestates.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
“Guntly, who recorded the video of the man apparently arrested by ICE at the bus stop, said he is encouraging more Minnesota residents to monitor public spaces in order to capture more of these quiet arrests.”
Kavanaugh profilings result in arrests that aren’t witnessed & w/out signed warrant.
Kavanaugh profilings result in arrests that aren’t witnessed & w/out signed warrant.
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Democrats Turn The Weaponization Of Government Tables On Jim Jordan
www.politicususa.com
Democrats Turn The Weaponization Of Government Tables On Jim Jordan
twp.ai
January 16, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Democrats Turn The Weaponization Of Government Tables On Jim Jordan
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Stars & Stripes is a great paper.
📌URGENT: Trump's regime is trying to turn Stars & Stripes into state-run media.
I was the ME of S&S.
It's MANDATED BY CONGRESS to be an editorially independent paper that reports ON the troops FOR the troops.
So I type this with precision: The draft-dodging, America-attacking slob can KISS MY ASS.
I was the ME of S&S.
It's MANDATED BY CONGRESS to be an editorially independent paper that reports ON the troops FOR the troops.
So I type this with precision: The draft-dodging, America-attacking slob can KISS MY ASS.
Pentagon says it will ‘refocus’ Stars and Stripes content
The Pentagon suggested it would take over editorial decision making for Stars and Stripes, which has long retained independence under a congressional mandate.
www.stripes.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Stars & Stripes is a great paper.
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"If, as Noem said on Thursday, the administration’s view is that anyone 'surrounding' any person involved in a Kavanaugh stop can have their citizenship questioned — a Kavanaugh stop once removed, if you will — then virtually anyone in the U.S. could find themselves subject to a Kavanaugh stop."
Noem says that virtually anyone could face a Kavanaugh stop
Trump started off the day with an Insurrection Act threat. DHS Sec. Noem followed up by saying that anyone "surrounding" any DHS target has to prove their legal status.
www.lawdork.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM
"If, as Noem said on Thursday, the administration’s view is that anyone 'surrounding' any person involved in a Kavanaugh stop can have their citizenship questioned — a Kavanaugh stop once removed, if you will — then virtually anyone in the U.S. could find themselves subject to a Kavanaugh stop."
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Danes agreed to form a working group to discuss the surrender of Greenland to Trump. "No we didn't" says the Danish foreign minister, indeed "there will be no discussion of turnover." www.berlingske.dk/indland/det-...
Det Hvide Hus: Arbejdsgruppe skal drøfte »erhvervelsen af Grønland« – Løkke afviser
Onsdagens møde og NATO-allieredes styrker i Grønland ændrer ikke Trumps ambitioner om, at USA skal erhverve Grønland, lyder det torsdag aften fra Det Hvide Hus.
www.berlingske.dk
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Danes agreed to form a working group to discuss the surrender of Greenland to Trump. "No we didn't" says the Danish foreign minister, indeed "there will be no discussion of turnover." www.berlingske.dk/indland/det-...
To effect his plan Trump would have to give orders that would violate NATO or US bilateral treaties with these countries. At some point in the chain of command a US officer could refuse the illegal order.
Which officer(s) could do that? At what rank? How could that refusal be activated/acted on?
Which officer(s) could do that? At what rank? How could that refusal be activated/acted on?
The White House says the decision by several European nations to send troops to Greenland doesn't alter US President Donald Trump's plan to get his hands on the Arctic island.
European troops in Greenland won’t change Trump’s mind, White House says
Countries including France, Germany and Sweden said they will send military personnel to the Arctic island for training exercises.
www.politico.eu
January 16, 2026 at 1:53 AM
To effect his plan Trump would have to give orders that would violate NATO or US bilateral treaties with these countries. At some point in the chain of command a US officer could refuse the illegal order.
Which officer(s) could do that? At what rank? How could that refusal be activated/acted on?
Which officer(s) could do that? At what rank? How could that refusal be activated/acted on?
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At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
January 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM
At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
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@mollyjongfast.bsky.social just said on @ms.now that Gov Walz blames the massive ICE deployment to Minnesota on that Nick Shirley video. I completely agree as I wrote here:
bsky.app/profile/news...
bsky.app/profile/news...
The ICE force in Minnesota went from 100 to 2400 almost overnight. Why? Nick Shirley's viral video & the resulting MAGA media frenzy gave Trump the excuse he needed to occupy and terrorize an American city. My latest:
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...
Stop calling Nick Shirley a journalist. He's a MAGA political operative.
Shirley's viral video about Minneapolis daycare centers ignited the explosive situation that gave Donald Trump an excuse to launch the largest ever ICE occupation of an American city.
open.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:15 PM
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social just said on @ms.now that Gov Walz blames the massive ICE deployment to Minnesota on that Nick Shirley video. I completely agree as I wrote here:
bsky.app/profile/news...
bsky.app/profile/news...
Stopping the completion of these projects is about more than Trump not liking wind power.
Trump wants leverage against these two countries that are preventing him from taking over Greenland:
Equinor - Norway company
Orsted - Denmark company
Trump’s extortion playbook.
Trump wants leverage against these two countries that are preventing him from taking over Greenland:
Equinor - Norway company
Orsted - Denmark company
Trump’s extortion playbook.
Judge: Offshore Empire Wind can resume building, despite Trump order
www.upi.com
Judge: Offshore Empire Wind can resume building, despite Trump order - UPI.com
twp.ai
January 16, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Stopping the completion of these projects is about more than Trump not liking wind power.
Trump wants leverage against these two countries that are preventing him from taking over Greenland:
Equinor - Norway company
Orsted - Denmark company
Trump’s extortion playbook.
Trump wants leverage against these two countries that are preventing him from taking over Greenland:
Equinor - Norway company
Orsted - Denmark company
Trump’s extortion playbook.