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We have 5 to 10 inches of snow today. It's a bit of a hustle to go outside, so I just decided to work from home instead. 🥰🥶

Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting - bellingcat Bellingcat has analysed video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The footage appears to contradict statements made by the Department of Homeland Security.

You can read Bellingcat’s initial analysis on the Alex Pretti shooting here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...

Italian officials voice outrage at the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the 2026 Olympics U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina.

U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina. n.pr/4qPQWhq

As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, California is the first state to participate in the agency's disease monitoring network. Are others following?

In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, California is the first state to participate in the agency's disease monitoring network. Are others following? n.pr/4a1T7qW

Bellingcat has further analysed videos of the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents. The footage shows an agent wearing a black beanie step behind Pretti. His right arm then appears to recoil at the same time the first shot is heard.

Complaint Accuses Trump’s Criminal Attorney of “Blatant” Crypto Conflict in His Role at DOJ A watchdog group is seeking an inspector general investigation into Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche after ProPublica reported that he had ordered changes to crypto prosecutions while owning more ...

Following a ProPublica investigation, an ethics group filed a complaint alleging that Deputy AG Todd Blanche “blatantly and improperly influenced DOJ’s digital asset prosecution guidelines while standing to financially benefit.”

Outrage is growing in Italy over the deployment ICE agents to assist US security operations at the Winter Olympics next month. https://cnn.it/3NJAMre

Alec Karakatsanis says both Fox News and even more "liberal" outlets like The New York Times have disseminated stories that create the illusion of a crime wave, when, in fact, U.S. crime is at a 20-year low.

Amber Glenn wearing her gold medal after winning the US National Championship Women’s Singles Competition. She is dressed in a black short sequined gown and proudly holding a progress pride flag behind her. There is a gaggle of photographers in front of her.

Things are grim right now but as a reminder of who we are and why we fight, this is the US Women’s figuring skating champion.

Looks good. 😊

He’s nothing like us. Cheating to win is his default move. What he and his supporters have done to this country is deeply damaging. I don’t enjoy living in what feels like the Death Star

I think she was missing earlier.

This is not new

FOX NEWS: What are your expectations when you get briefings from senior Trump administration officials in the coming days?

GALLEGO: Well, they're just gonna lie

Trump is framing this as a law enforcement operation so he doesn’t need congressional authorization.

He’s not defending our country. He’s defending his grip on power with endless wars.

“American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again.”

Boy, sure seems like Trump lied when he told American voters—just a couple of hours ago—that the Venezuelan politician referenced below is on board with Maduro being arrested and the Trump administration running Venezuela from Washington

This whole thing is a galactic clusterfuck

Growth doesn’t happen in the moments when everything is easy. It happens in the quiet hours when you choose discipline over comfort, responsibility over excuses, and progress over fear. Every small step you take today becomes the foundation of the strength you’ll stand on tomorrow.

John 14:1 LSB

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Good afternoon!!