If only there was some way to prevent this.

New from us: Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds. www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/p...

You've gotta admire the journalists at CBS for upholding their commitment to the truth by making sure everyone knows their boss is unethical and unfit for her position.

Will this resonate with Democratic primary voters, though? They very well may take offense at the suggestion that fighting back against the current administration is somehow "a Democratic version of Trump."

“I don’t know of any legislator in the body that would tell me they’re for a tax. So, is it an uphill battle? Yes,” Rep. Tom Smith said.

Peep the "WE DON'T DIAL 911" sign on the front of the house.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear weighing in as Democratic Governors Association chair on President Donald Trump's threat to use the Insurrection Act in response to protests in Minnesota:

Ahead of time, you first have to turn on full encryption on your devices, it’s not that cumbersome—a good guide here:

Second set of results from our latest poll, on foreign policy: "President Donald Trump’s push to expand America’s territory faces stiff headwinds with the public."

“I just wanna come pick you up, and just go somewhere, chill, and listen to music together,” Paul Duncan texted a woman in 2024. And: “You’re fine, remember, I know how to find you ... lol.” He could find her because he was her probation officer. Instead of being fired, he was allowed to resign.

The man the Trump administration accused of leaking classified info to the Washington Post notes in court papers that prosecutors have not presented any evidence he actually disseminated classified info. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Normal things are happening on the City of London's official government Facebook page.

NEW: The Bureau of Prisons won't explain why Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a cushy facility after she met with Deputy AG Todd Blanche. So we filed a FOIA request for documents on this—and now we're suing (thanks to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press—@rcfp.org).

On the 1st day of Christmas, DJT took from me, Millions in narcan grants, On the 2nd day of Christmas, he gave right back to me Millions in narcan grants, www.kentucky.com/news/local/c...

President Donald Trump’s administration has abruptly terminated millions of dollars in substance abuse and mental health treatment grants to the city of Lexington and area nonprofits.

The thing about facts is you don't have to believe them for them to still be true.

One interesting element to this very thin story is that it was leaked to CBS and not Fox. It's possible that DHS thinks CBS still has a shred more credibility and so the story would get more uptake. It's also remotely possible that Fox got this tip and said, "Nah, we'll pass."

In this case, the reporters and editors should have demanded to see medical records from the hospital before reporting this. Two anonymous administration officials are not adequate sourcing for a claim this explosive — and one not backed by the visual evidence the public has seen to date.

A 34-year-old Greensboro, North Carolina, police officer and mother of a 2-year-old died a preventable death. During an episode of atrial fibrillation, her cardiologist refused to treat her because she was pregnant. She wanted an abortion to protect her health, but had few options in her state.

Tons of KY elections in 2026. Here are 8 ones at the state level - and an obvious federal race - to watch, as Democrats look to start digging out of a hole in Frankfort & the US House hangs in the balance. www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

This is an outrage. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... Read @hannahnatanson.bsky.social's work: * www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int... * www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... * www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

Gift link to FBI-targeted Post reporter Hannah Natanson's sweeping look at how federal workers have been targeted by Trump. wapo.st/49BQBrh

FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home: The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers the federal workforce and has been part of The Post’s most high-profile and sensitive coverage of the first year of the second Trump administration.

Update — Here is what the new apparent CBS News segment "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil" may look like:

The majority of the leadership team inside Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office resigned Tuesday in protest of directives from federal officials in the wake of the killing of Renee Good, according to sources familiar with the decision.

“.. Federal agents grab a woman to drag her away from her car, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” @reuters.com

The Clintons coming at Ky Rep. James Comer in a pretty scathing letter released the same day they defy his committee's deposition. Comer says he's readying contempt of Congress charges. Read the full letter here: www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Kentucky State University had a series of crimes — including reports of assault & harassment — at the dorm where a student was fatally shot. Also, the crime log which is required by law to be updated regularly, had not been updated since October until a Herald-Leader reporter requested a copy.

Fun with government transparency

Kentucky Rep. James Comer's press office has sent seven (so far) press releases since the Clintons' letter was publicized a couple of hours ago — which is more than I think I've gotten from them most months.

Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll: 46% support abolishing ICE 43% oppose abolishing ICE This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support

Lots of sports reporters embarrassing themselves by fundamentally misunderstanding The Jacksonville Free Press and its role in the First Coast's media ecosystem. Lynn is an institution in Jacksonville, and she deserves better than all this piling on she's gotten. Read this. 👇

Kentucky's two largest cities with a surprising amount of farm animal news as of late.

Joel Willett has exited the US Senate Democratic primary in Kentucky, facing financial roadblocks and the "unexpected entry" of Booker & McGrath. “The mood nationally doesn’t seem to be one where many people think Kentucky is a competitive race." www.kentucky.com/news/politic...

Very eager for MAHA influencers to weigh in on this one!

BREAKING: Senator Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, DOD, and others over Hegseth's censure of Kelly and effort to reduce his retirement grade, alleging violations of the First Amendment, due process, Speech & Debate Clause, and federal laws. Kelly is represented by Arnold & Porter.

In response to a quote tweet of DHS that says “you guys killed an American citizen,” Greg Bovino replies: “Triggered much?”

The 60-day session of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly began Jan. 6. The week also saw Gov. Beshear’s State of the Commonwealth speech.

Blake Gober joins the campaign from RunSwitch PR, the consulting firm founded by popular conservative commentator Scott Jennings.

The federal government Friday agreed to pay $125,000 after a judge found a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent liable for civil assault for pointing a gun at a hotel maintenance man who came to the agent’s room to unclog a toilet.

Per Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, in December: - Republicans added 5,690 voters - Democrats lost 4,580 voters - Independent and other affiliations grew by 1,018 voters

And how pretty much everyone thought LMPD overreacted in this situation.

In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.

I'm so tired of the worst people in my industry getting the most attention.

"We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love."

“The University’s investigation into Woodcock’s speech does not meet the high standard of being ‘flagrantly and patently’ unconstitutional. Circumstances exist in which the University can lawfully restrict the speech of its employees.”

UPDATE: Rep. Kulkarni’s dad, Suhas Kulkarni, just filed to run for Kentucky House, saying he was spurred to do so by this bill filed yesterday that would ban immigrant citizens like himself and his daughter from holding elected office in Kentucky. Said it is time to stand up. #kyga26

The perennial anti-fluoride bill is back in the Kentucky legislature. “This isn’t about taking sides in a statewide debate. It’s about giving communities the freedom to decide what works best for them, based on local values, local facts, and local accountability," the sponsor said. #kyga26

#BevinWatch2023 was one of the most fun days I've had in the Frankfort press corps. All our news pals camped out in the Capitol hallway. I brought donuts. Michael Adams put out popcorn. Curious/concerned lawmakers also watched Bevin because they had no idea what he'd do. Good times happening!

After Minneapolis, now the ICE shooting on Christmas Eve in Maryland is getting some scrutiny from local police: “…county police confirmed The Banner’s reporting that the second person injured in the encounter was already in ICE custody, in one of the agency’s vehicles, when he was hurt.”