"House Republicans have just created a precedent that allows Congress to compel former presidents to testify under threat of contempt, which can result in charges that may lead to jail." Someone's not thrilled.

This is really suspicious. They’re up to something. Link to thread: x.com/mattberg33/s...

When strongmen lose elections, they try to control them Now on @allinwithchris.bsky.social, l'll explain Trump's push to nationalize elections—& what comes next Tune in on @ms.now - TN www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

🚨BREAKING: On behalf of two Florida voters, my law firm has filed a petition in the Florida Supreme Court challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special legislative session to conduct mid-decade redistricting at the direction of President Donald Trump. www.democracydocket.com/cases/florid...

Boom!

The future of our democracy hasn’t been decided yet. It’s being determined right now, in state capitals, county offices, and courtrooms.

We are deciding right now whether we want to be a country with ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.

Dem veteran wins a stunning special election Saturday in a solid red Texas Senate district Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. The upset, against a Trump endorsed candidate, injects panic into the GOP and White House heading into November’s midterms. www.texastribune.org/2026/01/30/t...

NEWS: Judge Biery has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos. A thunderous rebuke against ICE’s violent campaign in Minnesota. Read the order below. Link: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

THEY DID IT. EVERY SENATE DEMOCRAT just voted on an amendment to DEFUND ICE (rescind the BBB slush fund that keeps ICE open during a shutdown.) This amendment failed, but it shows broad support! KEEP CALLING and make it a demand to vote for the DHS funding bill!!

“They arrested him for his speech. This is state tyranny.” @michaelsteele.bsky.social and @timmiller.bsky.social discuss Don Lemon's arrest on today's episode of the Bulwark Podcast.

BREAKING: Federal court STRIKES DOWN part of Trump’s voter reg. EO He can’t rewrite election law Ruling halts ID requirements for voter registration & military & overseas ballots @democracydefendersfund.org is proud to work W/ @campaignlegal.org on behalf of LULAC to protect voters -TN

Rep. Jeffries: “We cannot trust the Department of Justice. They're an illegitimate organization right now under the leadership of Pam Bondi and the direction of Donald Trump.”

Or how about this headline — “American citizen arrested without cause after exercising his Constitutional rights.” Very important that government propaganda not become the default framing.

I don't think people understand that if you shut down the government, ICE and CBP do NOT shut down. They're funded by supplemental money from the BBB. That's why dems are separating the DHS funding bill and asking for restrictions. I want them to demand a rescission of that funding or shut DHS down

The new Epstein files production features numerous allegations made against Donald Trump and others.

lol live blog here of Graham's hissy fit, which maybe will blow up the whole deal which would frankly be fine. talkingpointsmemo.com/live-blog/ic...

I wasn’t kidding.

This is an OUTRAGEOUS assault on the press and just goes to show that Convicted Felon Donald Trump doesn’t want people to see the truth about what is happening in our country when he tries to silence us!

Statement from Don Lemon’s attorney:

NEWS: The Trump regime has arrested Don Lemon in its latest crackdown on journalism after he reported from inside a church protest in Minnesota—despite a magistrate judge previously rejecting the case against him as unsupported by evidence.

If the government shuts down this weekend there is one asshole to blame - Mike Johnson who once again decided not to show up for work this week.

Yesssss. Separate out DHS and shut it down.

Zing! Sen. Tillis goes for the jugular with Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller.

A retired Minneapolis couple who had guns pointed at them by ICE in a church parking lot. "They were obviously not trained at all. I've known many police officers in my life. These people were right off the streets." "They had the professional demeanor of criminals." ht: @paulgraham.bsky.social

Activists are calling for a “nationwide day of no school, no work and no shopping” across the U.S. on Friday, Jan. 30, to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown following the fatal shootings of two people by federal agents in Minneapolis.

🚨BREAKING: Virginia Democrats appealed a state court order that blocked the redistricting plan that would net Democrats as many as four seats. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

@chrismurphyct.bsky.social I AM BEGGING YOU: Please lead a vote of no-confidence in Schumer as Minority Leader. It's a closed door, secret ballot conference vote. We cannot let this man, who is not made for this moment, be our downfall. He's not a bad man, he's just not up to History's moment.

This needs to happen at the very least

WOW

At the very least, Congress must disarm ICE, prohibit it from using racial or ethnic profiling, end arrest quotas, remove agents’ immunity from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits, and slash its funding. The Senate has the chance to rein in ICE this week. Keep calling: (202) 224-3121

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., rolls out his demand for supporting a DHS appropriations bill: fire Stephen Miller

Good thing that security guard was there. Omar was about to whoop that dude’s ass. 🤣

OUR TAXPAYER DOLLARS are paying for torture camps where even children & toddlers are being abused. Is it too much to ask that the Democrats grow a set & state the obvious: that ICE needs to be abolished? Even 19% of Republicans agree that it should! They're executing Americans on the street, FFS!

GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez criticizes the Trump administration's tactics in Minnesota, says "I'm not comfortable with what's happening in Minneapolis," and adds that "it's hurting our chances at the midterms."

🚨BREAKING: Hours after holding a hearing about DOJ letter threatening Minnesota, Federal judge in Oregon DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to access state voter rolls. Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...

Bye, Temu Himmler. Enjoy El Centro.

pretty stunning

AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE. We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.

Bravo, Wall Street Journal Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents "See how immigration officers escalated a fatal confrontation Saturday" Gift link: www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...

Across America and the world, people are realizing it’s not possible to appease America’s dictator. The only way to deal with him is to stand up to him — and the only way to stand up to him is by joining together against him. It's time for a massive general strike across the country.

This is really something. Mark Warner, one of the more moderate and cautious senators in the Dem caucus, says he'll vote No on ICE funding:

Holy shit. This speaks volumes about the midterms ahead.

Reminder: ICE’s budget has not been renewed — the House voted, but not the Senate — It will take 10 Democratic votes to stop it Pressure your senators

Chuck Schumer says Senate Dems won't support DHS funding. This thing is really moving now.

You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.

With Rosen, Cortez Masto, and Warner all now No’s on cloture on DHS Approps, the filibuster will get above 40 (I assume they’ll get pretty much every Dem senator). The question then will be what the Dems demand to let it go forward. Get ICE and CBP out of MN is the easiest message. It’s also right.

Democrat leaders should be in Minnesota right now, standing side by side with Walz and Frey and the community. They need to show solidarity and a united front. They must say Abolish ICE. They won't but they should. Trump is going to unleash hell on that state.

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.

FYI: Dems in the senate can't defund ICE. ICE is funded by the Big Ugly Bill. Shutting down DHS on this vote wouldn't touch ICE, but it would shut down FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, etc. Shutting down ICE requires taking back Congress in the midterms. Dismantling DHS requires the White House in 2028.