Democratic members of Congress are demanding access to Ghislaine Maxwell after reports of her again recieving preferential treatment in prison. That alone tells you oversight has been missing for years.

Raskin: "I think the people have Minnesota have shown us with their mass demonstration and general strike the direction that we may need to go in nationally in order to send the message that American society does not accept this authoritarian derailment of the US Constitution."

Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.

All 10 shots were fired AFTER they removed the gun from Pretti’s waist. Every single shot was fired after he was disarmed.

Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Late, late breakfast/early lunch.

Well, we are getting our share of the winter storm here in my part of Cincinnati. Looks to be at least 5 inches. So thankful my son and daughter are off work today. Of course, I'll be worried sick tomorrow when my son is out delivering the mail. My daughter can work from home sometimes.

Walz: Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this. As I told the white house in no uncertain terms this morning, the federal government cannot be trusted to lead this investigation. The state will handle it. Period.

Gov. Tim Walz: "Thank God we have video, because according to DHS, these seven heroic guys took an onslaught of a battalion against them or something. It's nonsense, people. It's nonsense and it is lies."

Alex Pretti was an American hero. He saved lives. He protected people. He cared deeply about his community, unlike the murderous thugs who killed him. The very last thing he did was try to help a woman who had been pepper-sprayed and violently shoved to the ground by ICE. 1/

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "I just saw a video of more than 6 masked agents pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death. How many more residents, how many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?"

Since July, I've tracked at least 2,300 cases in which federal judges have ruled ICE has illegally detained people without bond or due process. This is one that stands out: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

JUST IN: In a new lawsuit, Minnesota officials say DHS mishandled evidence from today's crime scene and made "astonishing" law enforcement decisions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Cell phone, computer, tablet & Kindle fully charged. Canned meats, beans, fruits, peanut butter, jelly, various pickles include beets, cheeses, pop tarts, bread, water, cereal and nut bars, donuts and blueberry coffee cake ready. I'm ready for the winter storm. Just in time. It's faintly snowing.

Could make arguments either way on whether this is a direct violation of Article I, Sect. 10, Clause 3. Not that I oppose it. Time for states to start exercising authority in weird ways, regardless of whether they have such authority.

Great! This is what we need. Local law enforcement standing up to the ICE Gestapo.

Just some FYI on how to save cell phone batteries with this winter storm coming. Expand to fully read. #winterstorm #poweroutage

This came from CNN: One day ago — Three Democratic senators are sounding the alarm about lucrative contracts and loans the Pentagon provided to companies linked to Donald Trump Jr. More grift; more corruption.

All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.

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.

He yells, “I’m a corrections officer”, but ICE didn’t give a sh*t. MAINE: 7 ICE agents against one “squeaky clean” corrections recruit. The sheriff said, “They all took off leaving his car with the windows down, the lights on, unsecured and unoccupied. Folks, that’s bush league policing.”

Can't decide between ham, egg and cheese biscuits or donuts. I'd have to bake the biscuits, fry the egg and ham. So donuts it is.

Yesterday, over 30,000 people protested against ICE in below-zero temperatures. Amazing work, everyone. Minnesota strong. Tomorrow, there will be more of us.

I made one of my favorite soups yesterday. Butterbeans and dumplings with ham soup. It's different from the butterbeans and dumplings I make as a side. BTW, this is one thing my son always requests. He loves it and will drive all over to get a bowl. 🍜 🍽 #soup #food

The Trump regime is firing people for following the law and pardoning and promoting people who break the law. Exactly what you'd expect from a convicted felon bent on domination. We know where this is going.

Bless them. It shows how much they care about their community.

In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.

ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."

Cold weather tips for pets. NB: *Knock on your car hood to check for cats (which may have climbed up inside for warmth)*

Here’s a clearer video of the interaction between Raiklin and Fanone. Stay til the end when members applaud Fanone and ask that Raiklin be reined in.

Jayapal: Did your investigation find that Donald Trump attempted to manufacture fraudulent slates of electors in 7 states that he lost? Smith: Yes. Jayapal: Did he pressure state officials to ignore true vote counts in those states? Smith: Yes.

Ossoff: "POTUS called for this man [Mark Kelly] to be hanged. A combat veteran, naval aviator, astronaut, senator. He demanded his execution bc he stated a principle enshrined in uniform code of military justice. If we become numb to that we lose sight of how extraordinary our obligations are."

"Federal authorities say the man Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve tried to drive away after officers smashed a window in his van" and the Nazi freaks shot and arrested him for it. www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

Mike Fanone and Ivan Raiklin get into it at the Jack Smith hearing.

Hmmm. Back from recess in Jack Smith hearing but not televised. I can hear either Rep Raskin or Swalwell asking for someone to be controlled in regards to Officer Fanone.

Major storm coming so have pulled to the front of my pantry my peanut butter, crackers, bread, pork & beans, can tuna, chicken and ham, etc. in case my power goes out. Also making 2 coffee cakes tomorrow to nosh on. Hopefully with hot chocolate and marshmallow fluff if the power stays on.

This dude sitting behind Rep Biggs is shooting daggers at someone. I suspect it's Mr. Smith.

Swalwell: My Republican colleagues, are a joke. These guys are so lucky they're not under oath because they would have to tell you what they really think of Trump. They call him a scumbag. Everyone remembers Matt Gaetz laughing at how stupid he thought Trump was.

Every night when my dog sees me make up the bed for the night (remove throw pillows etc.)my dog climbs to the top of his doggie stairs and waits for me to get into bed & raise the covers so he can get in. Then I get to wake up to this. Then, for a brief moment, life is good.

BREAKING: Super powerful words from Jack Smith just now: "The investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity… No one should be above the law in this country and the law required he be held to account.” Every American needs to hear this

Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."

Geez. I overslept this morning and belatedly remember that Jack Smith is publicly testifying today so I switched my TV to watch. And the first person I see is Gym Jordan acting stupid as usual. #JackSmith

SEEING IS BELIEVING DHS claims the car being chased rammed the ICE vehicle. The video shows the opposite. 📌 A father and son, a US citizen, are chased. The teen is beaten and seriously injured. The father is deported. DHS lied. The video tells the truth. Excellent reporting by Antonia Hylton.

2026 will be the year Trump gets what’s coming to him. A third impeachment...

TODAY on #MSNOW: 10am-2pm/EST 7am-11am/PST-Jack Smith Finally Testifies to Congress about when our Presidementia incited an insurrection at the Capitol to steal a free & fair election & when he stole Top-Secret Gov't Documents & stored them in his bathroom. Y'know... many, many, MANY crimes ago.