Melinda Smith🌻
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Small dog suffers broken rib after being repeatedly kicked by U.S. Marshals deputy. "Action News 5 obtained two videos that show the marshals service employee kicking Yoshi not once, but twice." www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/07/d...
Dog kicked by Memphis Safe Task Force member on the mend as US Marshals defend action
The dog’s owner told Action News 5 that the deputy U.S. marshal seen punting her pup had no reason to do so, but officials with the U.S. Marshals Service say otherwise.
www.actionnews5.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Small dog suffers broken rib after being repeatedly kicked by U.S. Marshals deputy. "Action News 5 obtained two videos that show the marshals service employee kicking Yoshi not once, but twice." www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/07/d...
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More proof that ICE is out of control and drunk on power. This abuse of America. Citizens by ICE must stop.
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Kristi Noem defends ICE agents going after off-duty cops as critics declare ‘this must stop’ - NewsBreak
Off-duty police officers in Minnesota say they were stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and asked to prove their citizenship,
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February 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
More proof that ICE is out of control and drunk on power. This abuse of America. Citizens by ICE must stop.
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Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
February 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Good morning. The President of the United States was in the middle of the most serious child sex trafficking ring of the last quarter century.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
He is referenced not a dozen times in the case files. Not 100 times. Not 1,000 times. He’s referenced 38,000 times.
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Checking in on Mar-a-Lago tonight.
February 8, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Checking in on Mar-a-Lago tonight.
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Sadly, this actually sounds totally possible.
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Sadly, this actually sounds totally possible.
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You know, it actually seems entirely plausible that the Kremlin’s con artist in chief Kirill Dmitriev is really waving a $12 trillion plan of “commercial opportunities” in front of Trump’s and Witkoff’s noses.
(That goes in exchange for betraying Ukraine, of course).
(That goes in exchange for betraying Ukraine, of course).
February 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
You know, it actually seems entirely plausible that the Kremlin’s con artist in chief Kirill Dmitriev is really waving a $12 trillion plan of “commercial opportunities” in front of Trump’s and Witkoff’s noses.
(That goes in exchange for betraying Ukraine, of course).
(That goes in exchange for betraying Ukraine, of course).
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Ukraine cannot miraculously win this war alone, I repeat CANNOT
especially while USA, china, iran and north korea are actively helping russia
without European military involvement this war will be lost
Europe refuses to get involved
I don't have good, positive, rose tinted glasses news for you
especially while USA, china, iran and north korea are actively helping russia
without European military involvement this war will be lost
Europe refuses to get involved
I don't have good, positive, rose tinted glasses news for you
February 8, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Ukraine cannot miraculously win this war alone, I repeat CANNOT
especially while USA, china, iran and north korea are actively helping russia
without European military involvement this war will be lost
Europe refuses to get involved
I don't have good, positive, rose tinted glasses news for you
especially while USA, china, iran and north korea are actively helping russia
without European military involvement this war will be lost
Europe refuses to get involved
I don't have good, positive, rose tinted glasses news for you
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The whistleblower complaint that Trump’s spy chief locked away in a safe implicated someone with close ties to the president of having contact with foreign intelligence.
Trump’s Tie to Whistleblower Report Tulsi Hid in Safe Busted
A new report alleges Tulsi Gabbard was informed of a call between a person associated with foreign intelligence and someone close to Donald Trump.
trib.al
February 8, 2026 at 3:22 AM
The whistleblower complaint that Trump’s spy chief locked away in a safe implicated someone with close ties to the president of having contact with foreign intelligence.
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Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) reacted to Trump personal attorney-turned Deputy AG Todd Blanche discussing the DOJ's intention to appeal the judges decision releasing Liam Ramos.
"Why is the Trump Administration fighting harder to arrest 5-year-old children than pedophiles in the Epstein files?" he posted
"Why is the Trump Administration fighting harder to arrest 5-year-old children than pedophiles in the Epstein files?" he posted
February 8, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) reacted to Trump personal attorney-turned Deputy AG Todd Blanche discussing the DOJ's intention to appeal the judges decision releasing Liam Ramos.
"Why is the Trump Administration fighting harder to arrest 5-year-old children than pedophiles in the Epstein files?" he posted
"Why is the Trump Administration fighting harder to arrest 5-year-old children than pedophiles in the Epstein files?" he posted
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Racists will always be jealous of black excellence.
February 8, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Racists will always be jealous of black excellence.
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The GOP just had its best chance to finally flip a legislative seat in Trump 2.0. Democrats had other ideas.
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Breaking: Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup
Republicans have yet to flip a single legislative seat since Trump's return
www.the-downballot.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:16 AM
The GOP just had its best chance to finally flip a legislative seat in Trump 2.0. Democrats had other ideas.
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
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And DDHQ has called the LA-60 house race
Democrats hold the seat that Trump won by 13 points in 2024
Democrats hold the seat that Trump won by 13 points in 2024
February 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
And DDHQ has called the LA-60 house race
Democrats hold the seat that Trump won by 13 points in 2024
Democrats hold the seat that Trump won by 13 points in 2024
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NEWS: Democrat Chasity Martinez has won the Louisiana HD-60 special election, defeating Republican Brad Daigle and holding the seat.
Martinez won 63%–37%. Trump carried the district by 13 points in 2024.
Another major Democratic overperformance.
Martinez won 63%–37%. Trump carried the district by 13 points in 2024.
Another major Democratic overperformance.
February 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
NEWS: Democrat Chasity Martinez has won the Louisiana HD-60 special election, defeating Republican Brad Daigle and holding the seat.
Martinez won 63%–37%. Trump carried the district by 13 points in 2024.
Another major Democratic overperformance.
Martinez won 63%–37%. Trump carried the district by 13 points in 2024.
Another major Democratic overperformance.
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The next days will be very challenging for Kyiv. A new wave of very cold weather is expected, up to -20 degrees Celsius, especially during the night.
After yet another massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy systems emergency electricity shutdowns are taking place in most regions of the country.
After yet another massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy systems emergency electricity shutdowns are taking place in most regions of the country.
February 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The next days will be very challenging for Kyiv. A new wave of very cold weather is expected, up to -20 degrees Celsius, especially during the night.
After yet another massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy systems emergency electricity shutdowns are taking place in most regions of the country.
After yet another massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy systems emergency electricity shutdowns are taking place in most regions of the country.
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Meanwhile in Russia: decorated state TV host Vladimir Solovyov was beside himself over Starlink. In response, he threatened to nuke all satellites (as well as Ukraine), unless Trump gets on the phone and tells Elon Musk what to do. The weatherman agreed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcrv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcrv...
Vladimir Solovyov is beside himself over Starlink
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Meanwhile in Russia: decorated state TV host Vladimir Solovyov was beside himself over Starlink. In response, he threatened to nuke all satellites (as well as Ukraine), unless Trump gets on the phone and tells Elon Musk what to do. The weatherman agreed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcrv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcrv...
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"‘I saw kids being shot, women, old people’: how a massacre unfolded in one Iranian city....a timeline for the terrible events of one night of protests in Rasht, based on first-hand accounts, video and photographs."
Read:👇💔
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Read:👇💔
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘I saw kids being shot, women, old people’: how a massacre unfolded in one Iranian city
The Guardian has constructed a timeline for the terrible events of one night of protests in Rasht, based on first-hand accounts, video and photographs
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"‘I saw kids being shot, women, old people’: how a massacre unfolded in one Iranian city....a timeline for the terrible events of one night of protests in Rasht, based on first-hand accounts, video and photographs."
Read:👇💔
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Read:👇💔
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
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MIA of Ukraine💙💛
Due to Russian strikes in the Kyiv region, a rescuer, Chief Master Sergeant Mykhailo Protsenko, died.
He was hit by a collapse of structures while cleaning up the consequences of the attack; his colleague is hospitalized in serious condition.
Due to Russian strikes in the Kyiv region, a rescuer, Chief Master Sergeant Mykhailo Protsenko, died.
He was hit by a collapse of structures while cleaning up the consequences of the attack; his colleague is hospitalized in serious condition.
February 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
MIA of Ukraine💙💛
Due to Russian strikes in the Kyiv region, a rescuer, Chief Master Sergeant Mykhailo Protsenko, died.
He was hit by a collapse of structures while cleaning up the consequences of the attack; his colleague is hospitalized in serious condition.
Due to Russian strikes in the Kyiv region, a rescuer, Chief Master Sergeant Mykhailo Protsenko, died.
He was hit by a collapse of structures while cleaning up the consequences of the attack; his colleague is hospitalized in serious condition.
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After the 2014 Olympics, russia invaded Ukraine.
After the 2022 Olympics, they did it again.
Let’s change the narrative and stop them after Olympics 2026
After the 2022 Olympics, they did it again.
Let’s change the narrative and stop them after Olympics 2026
February 7, 2026 at 9:25 PM
After the 2014 Olympics, russia invaded Ukraine.
After the 2022 Olympics, they did it again.
Let’s change the narrative and stop them after Olympics 2026
After the 2022 Olympics, they did it again.
Let’s change the narrative and stop them after Olympics 2026
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DSNS.GOV.UA💙💛
In the Rivne region, rescuers extinguished a fire caused by a Russian strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the region.
Fortunately, there were no casualties.
42 rescuers and 14 units of SES equipment worked at the scene.
In the Rivne region, rescuers extinguished a fire caused by a Russian strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the region.
Fortunately, there were no casualties.
42 rescuers and 14 units of SES equipment worked at the scene.
February 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
DSNS.GOV.UA💙💛
In the Rivne region, rescuers extinguished a fire caused by a Russian strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the region.
Fortunately, there were no casualties.
42 rescuers and 14 units of SES equipment worked at the scene.
In the Rivne region, rescuers extinguished a fire caused by a Russian strike on a critical infrastructure facility in the region.
Fortunately, there were no casualties.
42 rescuers and 14 units of SES equipment worked at the scene.
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They looked for “Don T” in the Epstein files and redacted all instances, which means they also redacted a lot of “don’t”
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
They looked for “Don T” in the Epstein files and redacted all instances, which means they also redacted a lot of “don’t”
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Good Q @SarahKSilvermam
February 7, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Good Q @SarahKSilvermam
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The Birther-in-Chief's disgusting history of racism has its own page on Wikipedia.
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The Birther-in-Chief's disgusting history of racism has its own page on Wikipedia.
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
See for yourself, here: shorturl.at/UQaXQ
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A little birthday excursion to Jamestown for the birthday girl
February 7, 2026 at 5:34 PM
A little birthday excursion to Jamestown for the birthday girl