Lauren Elmer
@lelmer42.bsky.social
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These are the seven House Democrats who shamelessly voted on Thursday to fully fund ICE:
Tom Suozzi (New York)
Henry Cuellar (Texas)
Don Davis (North Carolina)
Laura Gillen (New York)
Jared Golden (Maine)
Vicente Gonzalez (Texas)
Marie Glusenkamp Perez (Washington)
#ICE
Tom Suozzi (New York)
Henry Cuellar (Texas)
Don Davis (North Carolina)
Laura Gillen (New York)
Jared Golden (Maine)
Vicente Gonzalez (Texas)
Marie Glusenkamp Perez (Washington)
#ICE
January 25, 2026 at 4:36 AM
These are the seven House Democrats who shamelessly voted on Thursday to fully fund ICE:
Tom Suozzi (New York)
Henry Cuellar (Texas)
Don Davis (North Carolina)
Laura Gillen (New York)
Jared Golden (Maine)
Vicente Gonzalez (Texas)
Marie Glusenkamp Perez (Washington)
#ICE
Tom Suozzi (New York)
Henry Cuellar (Texas)
Don Davis (North Carolina)
Laura Gillen (New York)
Jared Golden (Maine)
Vicente Gonzalez (Texas)
Marie Glusenkamp Perez (Washington)
#ICE
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Masked government agents are conducting “show me your papers” stops, detaining 5-year-olds to use them as bait, and brutally murdering U.S. citizens.
Call it what it is — fascism.
History will not look fondly on politicians and so-called "leaders" of this country who stood by and enabled this.
Call it what it is — fascism.
History will not look fondly on politicians and so-called "leaders" of this country who stood by and enabled this.
January 25, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Masked government agents are conducting “show me your papers” stops, detaining 5-year-olds to use them as bait, and brutally murdering U.S. citizens.
Call it what it is — fascism.
History will not look fondly on politicians and so-called "leaders" of this country who stood by and enabled this.
Call it what it is — fascism.
History will not look fondly on politicians and so-called "leaders" of this country who stood by and enabled this.
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Schumer says Dems won’t advance funding bill with DHS included.
Good.
Good.
January 25, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Schumer says Dems won’t advance funding bill with DHS included.
Good.
Good.
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Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and Keith Porter Jr. were murdered. Marimar Martinez was shot. Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and jailed.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
January 25, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and Keith Porter Jr. were murdered. Marimar Martinez was shot. Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and jailed.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
The next could be you.
What’s at stake isn’t just our democracy. It’s also your safety and security and that of your loved ones.
This is personal — to every one of us.
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This. A handful of Americans have the power to stop this NOW, and they are refusing to.
His death is caused by one man and his Republican collaborators. Republicans in Congress could stop this today. Call your Senators today www.5calls.org #DefundICE
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
www.5calls.org
January 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM
This. A handful of Americans have the power to stop this NOW, and they are refusing to.
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If there is any justice left in America, today will be the beginning of the end of ICE as we know it.
January 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM
If there is any justice left in America, today will be the beginning of the end of ICE as we know it.
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The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.
January 24, 2026 at 11:26 PM
The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.
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All regime mouthpieces who have lied about the murder of VA nurse Alex Pretti must resign immediately. All DHS officials and agents involved must be prosecuted.
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM
All regime mouthpieces who have lied about the murder of VA nurse Alex Pretti must resign immediately. All DHS officials and agents involved must be prosecuted.
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I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
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We were just sent Alex’s GoFundMe.
Donate to Alex Pretti is an American Hero, organized by Keith Edwards
On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen wa… Keith Edwards needs your support for Alex Pretti is an American Hero
www.gofundme.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:41 PM
We were just sent Alex’s GoFundMe.
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No more funding for ICE. Period, full stop. This cannot be allowed to go on.
January 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM
No more funding for ICE. Period, full stop. This cannot be allowed to go on.
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People want to have their basic needs met.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.
January 22, 2026 at 8:50 PM
People want to have their basic needs met.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.
They want to be paid a living wage.
They want to stop being nickle and dimed by powerful corporations who control so much of our lives.
They do not want Venezuela.
They do not want Greenland.
They do not want masked thugs terrorizing our communities.
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Wow -- Fanone coughs "go fuck yourself" to Trey Nehls as Nehls blames Capitol Police leadership for January 6
January 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Wow -- Fanone coughs "go fuck yourself" to Trey Nehls as Nehls blames Capitol Police leadership for January 6
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Carney put crybaby Donnie in his feels.
January 23, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Carney put crybaby Donnie in his feels.
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There’s no reforming this
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
There’s no reforming this
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Crockett: "You only love enforcement when they're going after Black, brown, immigrants, that kind of folk. But on January 6, you didn't care about law enforcement."
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Crockett: "You only love enforcement when they're going after Black, brown, immigrants, that kind of folk. But on January 6, you didn't care about law enforcement."
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Trump spent 72 minutes insulting and threatening America’s former allies while explaining that the liberal order in America is over. Let us count the ways:
Donald Trump vs. the World
In his Davos rant, the president lied, insulted allies, and depicted America as a hellhole.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Trump spent 72 minutes insulting and threatening America’s former allies while explaining that the liberal order in America is over. Let us count the ways:
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What’s happening in Minneapolis may soon be happening in your city.
What are you prepared to risk to counter ICE’s bullying and brutality?
This is a personal question that I wish I didn't have to ask — but it's something we must grapple with right now.
What are you prepared to risk to counter ICE’s bullying and brutality?
This is a personal question that I wish I didn't have to ask — but it's something we must grapple with right now.
Office Hours: What are you prepared to risk to counter ICE’s bullying and brutality?
A personal question that I wish I didn't have to ask
robertreich.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
What’s happening in Minneapolis may soon be happening in your city.
What are you prepared to risk to counter ICE’s bullying and brutality?
This is a personal question that I wish I didn't have to ask — but it's something we must grapple with right now.
What are you prepared to risk to counter ICE’s bullying and brutality?
This is a personal question that I wish I didn't have to ask — but it's something we must grapple with right now.
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🧑🌾 WATCH: “Why is protecting pesticide companies from sick farmers your 1st bill?”
TODAY 12pm @rustygrills is again trying to keep cancer-stricken farmers from being able to sue Monsanto, etc… and @RepAndrewFarmer is ready to help.
Even @shawnryan762.bsky.social called this ugly bill out
TODAY 12pm @rustygrills is again trying to keep cancer-stricken farmers from being able to sue Monsanto, etc… and @RepAndrewFarmer is ready to help.
Even @shawnryan762.bsky.social called this ugly bill out
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 PM
🧑🌾 WATCH: “Why is protecting pesticide companies from sick farmers your 1st bill?”
TODAY 12pm @rustygrills is again trying to keep cancer-stricken farmers from being able to sue Monsanto, etc… and @RepAndrewFarmer is ready to help.
Even @shawnryan762.bsky.social called this ugly bill out
TODAY 12pm @rustygrills is again trying to keep cancer-stricken farmers from being able to sue Monsanto, etc… and @RepAndrewFarmer is ready to help.
Even @shawnryan762.bsky.social called this ugly bill out
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Sherrill: "We see a POTUS illegally usurping power. He's unconstitutionally enacted a tariff regime to make billions for himself while everyone else's costs go higher. Here we demand people in public service actually serve the public instead of extorting money to benefit themselves & their cronies."
January 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Sherrill: "We see a POTUS illegally usurping power. He's unconstitutionally enacted a tariff regime to make billions for himself while everyone else's costs go higher. Here we demand people in public service actually serve the public instead of extorting money to benefit themselves & their cronies."
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AG Ellison: "If you're not gonna do an investigation, and you won't rely on other authorities to do an investigation, it sounds like you're trying to do a coverup."
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 AM
AG Ellison: "If you're not gonna do an investigation, and you won't rely on other authorities to do an investigation, it sounds like you're trying to do a coverup."
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This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
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If you are an American journalist failing to make Americans understand that YOU ARE PUTTING THE WORLD on the brink of war, you are failing to do your job.
It’s not OPINION, it is FACT. We are on the brink of war, and your government has put us here.
Period. For no reason.
Americans wear this.
It’s not OPINION, it is FACT. We are on the brink of war, and your government has put us here.
Period. For no reason.
Americans wear this.
January 20, 2026 at 3:34 PM
If you are an American journalist failing to make Americans understand that YOU ARE PUTTING THE WORLD on the brink of war, you are failing to do your job.
It’s not OPINION, it is FACT. We are on the brink of war, and your government has put us here.
Period. For no reason.
Americans wear this.
It’s not OPINION, it is FACT. We are on the brink of war, and your government has put us here.
Period. For no reason.
Americans wear this.
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"'The decision is rooted in the poor U.S. government finances, which make us think that we need to make an effort to find an alternative way of conducting our liquidity and risk management,' Investment Director Anders Schelde said in a written statement."
Danish pension fund to divest its U.S. Treasuries
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension said on Tuesday it would sell off its holding of U.S. Treasuries, worth some $100 million, by the end of this month, blaming weak U.S. government finances.
www.reuters.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:23 PM
"'The decision is rooted in the poor U.S. government finances, which make us think that we need to make an effort to find an alternative way of conducting our liquidity and risk management,' Investment Director Anders Schelde said in a written statement."