Rim Brake Monkey
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‘Lick ’em to-morrow, though’: First Day at the Battle of Shiloh
Soldiers on both sides expected the Federals to retreat after the first day at Shiloh; Grant had other ideas. Elements of three of General Buell’s five
www.historynet.com
'At the last minute he became embarrassed and blurted out, “Well, Grant, we’ve had the devil’s own day, haven’t we?” A determined Grant, his mind already made up, responded, “Yes, lick ’em to-morrow, though.”'
www.historynet.com/lick-em-to-m...
www.historynet.com/lick-em-to-m...
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Not your mother's protest here in Portland. High Schooler are out in force as part of the national strike.
January 30, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Not your mother's protest here in Portland. High Schooler are out in force as part of the national strike.
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He. Did. Not. Write. This.
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
He. Did. Not. Write. This.
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This OpEd seems aimed at SCOTUS, particularly as it incorrectly says the notion that tariffs are a tax on American consumers is false. It also ignores the impact on American importers who eat the tariff tax.
Opinion | Donald J. Trump: My Tariffs Have Brought America Back
The ‘experts’ predicted market crashes, massive inflation and recession. They were all wrong.
www.wsj.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:18 PM
This OpEd seems aimed at SCOTUS, particularly as it incorrectly says the notion that tariffs are a tax on American consumers is false. It also ignores the impact on American importers who eat the tariff tax.
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CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
January 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
CNN in Minneapolis: We are seeing thousands and thousands of people, we've been standing on the corner here for the past ten minutes. This this crowd has not let up. It's just continuous.
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"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse."
Yes, It’s Fascism
Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 8:15 AM
"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse."
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If you want a guess as to what Kevin Warsh -- who throughout the Obama years was a devout hawk -- told the President to win the job of Fed Chair, I think this clip might give you a sense of it. (This is from late October.)
January 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
If you want a guess as to what Kevin Warsh -- who throughout the Obama years was a devout hawk -- told the President to win the job of Fed Chair, I think this clip might give you a sense of it. (This is from late October.)
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My roundabout Catherine O'Hara story. In 2000, I worked for HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival. We had some particularly great reunions/special events that year: SCTV, Smothers Brothers, a Jerry Lewis interview moderated by Martin Short. I watched from the wings, as did Catherine. You may have heard about
January 30, 2026 at 8:24 PM
My roundabout Catherine O'Hara story. In 2000, I worked for HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival. We had some particularly great reunions/special events that year: SCTV, Smothers Brothers, a Jerry Lewis interview moderated by Martin Short. I watched from the wings, as did Catherine. You may have heard about
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RIP to Catherine O'Hara, who I have loved since my days staying up late to watch SCTV, which my local NBC station aired AFTER Saturday Night Live back in the day. I named her turns in The Last of Us and The Studio among the best performances I saw on TV in 2025. https://loom.ly/GRfj2Ic
The best 6 TV performances I've seen so far this year
NPR TV critic Eric Deggans picks his favorite performances of 2025 thus far, including Noah Wyle in The Pitt, Catherine O'Hara in The Last of Us and The Studio, and Carrie Coon in The White Lotus.
www.npr.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:49 PM
RIP to Catherine O'Hara, who I have loved since my days staying up late to watch SCTV, which my local NBC station aired AFTER Saturday Night Live back in the day. I named her turns in The Last of Us and The Studio among the best performances I saw on TV in 2025. https://loom.ly/GRfj2Ic
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Yesterday he was looking straight at RFKJr and asking "Where is Bobbie" and today he has no idea who Thom Tillis is. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-79-tot...
Trump, 79, Totally Confused About Sitting U.S. Senator
The president claimed that one of his enemies in the Senate is “no longer a Senator.”
www.thedailybeast.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Yesterday he was looking straight at RFKJr and asking "Where is Bobbie" and today he has no idea who Thom Tillis is. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-79-tot...
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Trump could authorise a US attack on Iran as early as Sunday.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Military Tells Key Middle East Ally to Prepare for Attack on Iran
In addition to military targets, Trump is considering strikes on senior Iranian leaders with the aim of spurring the overthrow of the Iranian government.
www.dropsitenews.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Trump could authorise a US attack on Iran as early as Sunday.
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A case for why small independent liberal arts colleges are the place to go to ride out the siege of academia [@ibogost.com] I spoke to hundreds of high school students yesterday at Close-Up in D.C. and gave a shout-out to colleges of this sort like @mcdanielcollege.bsky.social.
The Accidental Winners of the War on Higher Ed
Go to a small liberal-arts college if you can.
www.theatlantic.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
A case for why small independent liberal arts colleges are the place to go to ride out the siege of academia [@ibogost.com] I spoke to hundreds of high school students yesterday at Close-Up in D.C. and gave a shout-out to colleges of this sort like @mcdanielcollege.bsky.social.
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We stan Hubble 💁 🧪 🔭 www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
The Hubble Space Telescope is old, but it’s far from busted
The venerable Hubble observatory is going strong despite its decades in space and the advent of next-generation successors
www.scientificamerican.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
We stan Hubble 💁 🧪 🔭 www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...
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The records suggest that the island meeting with Lutnick and Epstein did occur. A day after it was supposed to happen, an Epstein assistant forwarded Lutnick a message from Epstein.
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
January 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The records suggest that the island meeting with Lutnick and Epstein did occur. A day after it was supposed to happen, an Epstein assistant forwarded Lutnick a message from Epstein.
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
“Nice seeing you,” it said.
5/6
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Breaking:
The special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Trump Justice Department's renewed push to probe Fulton County's role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW. www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
The special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Trump Justice Department's renewed push to probe Fulton County's role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW. www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
Atlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe
Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown refused to execute search warrants over Trump’s long-running fraud claims, sources tell MS NOW.
www.ms.now
January 30, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Breaking:
The special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Trump Justice Department's renewed push to probe Fulton County's role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW. www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
The special agent in charge of the FBI's Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Trump Justice Department's renewed push to probe Fulton County's role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW. www.ms.now/news/atlanta...
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The American Dream already feels out of reach for many working families.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
January 30, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The American Dream already feels out of reach for many working families.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
Making homes more expensive to buy does NOT make life more affordable. In an economy where working people are already scraping for crumbs, this is more out-of-touch than ever.
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“I am sorry,” said Frog.
January 30, 2026 at 8:37 PM
“I am sorry,” said Frog.
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Kristi Noem has more than $1 billion in disaster prevention projects piling up on her desk. Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Blue states get nothing. www.notus.org/trump-white-...
Kristi Noem Is Holding Up More Than $1 Billion in Hazard Mitigation Funds
Only three states have gotten through Noem’s logjam, according to data obtained by NOTUS.
www.notus.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Kristi Noem has more than $1 billion in disaster prevention projects piling up on her desk. Somehow, three states w/ powerful GOP politicians have escaped the logjam — Georgia, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Blue states get nothing. www.notus.org/trump-white-...
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A conservative activist who helped lead the far-right takeover of Texas school boards is running to join the Texas Senate in a special election on Saturday. She faces a Democratic union leader who has mounted a surprisingly robust campaign.
The 8 Elections to Watch This January - Bolts
Welcome to 2026, a busy election cycle that’ll determine control of Congress, thousands of prosecutors and sheriffs, and the governors of most states. That’s all on the horizon, though. Kicking... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A conservative activist who helped lead the far-right takeover of Texas school boards is running to join the Texas Senate in a special election on Saturday. She faces a Democratic union leader who has mounted a surprisingly robust campaign.
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Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump administration, sources say reut.rs/4bX5TJW
Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump administration, sources say
Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, will travel to Miami on Saturday for meetings with members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, two sources with knowledge of the visit told Reuters.
reut.rs
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump administration, sources say reut.rs/4bX5TJW
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The Episcopal Church has put together a very impressive toolkit for protesting, including tips for clergy in particular. Truly inspiring. This is how Christians ought to be engaging the moment.
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
The Episcopal Church has put together a very impressive toolkit for protesting, including tips for clergy in particular. Truly inspiring. This is how Christians ought to be engaging the moment.
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
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Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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