Jan. 2, 1776: Russia’s Catherine the Great appoints Count Peter Zavadovsky, her secretary, to the post of adjutant general. Foreign diplomats quickly spot the handsome 36-year-old as a rival with Grigory Potemkin for the czarina’s affections as more than just a state adviser. 1/2

Defenders of the 141st Mechanized Brigade shot down a Shahed, stopping another act of enemy terror. The Geran-2 was destroyed using interceptor STING, which Wild Hornets are now producing in greater numbers than the enemy launches Shaheds at Ukraine 👏

Trump is posting more photos of dead birds and wind turbines today. In one photo he captioned “Eagles going down!”, it’s actually a photo of a red kite from 2010 in Spain. The other photo is from 2006 in Taiwan.

New from @pamherd.bsky.social & I: Key takeaways from Mamdani's inauguration speech. "Mamdani will force a conversation among the left about how it should govern." 🧵 donmoynihan.substack.com/p/understand...

If only Trump was as concerned about the safety of peaceful protestors at home: www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/t...

Would not have predicted Curtis Sliwa defending Mamdani more aggressively than Hakeem Jeffries but here we are

#HealingHearts " ... when home was a battlefield, your biggest wish wasn't to escape the world. It was to build one where you finally felt safe." You deserve that space where you aren't walking on eggshells. I hope this is the year you find it. 🕊️ #CSASurvivor #CPTSD #Pinks #ProudBlue 💛💚💜

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Happy New Year, sorta

Republicans rushed tax cuts for the wealthy but delayed their cuts to Medicaid and food assistance. Why? So they don't kick in until after the midterms. Help spread the word.

UnitedHealth boots 1M seniors in a Medicare shakeup not seen in 20y Source: The Daily Overview share.newsbreak.com/gli2kesa?s=i16

I hate this phrasing and how it buys into what is essentially a falsehood about the autonomy of chatbots that is RIGHT NOW deforming our entire law and society. Grok doesn't say anything. That's like saying 'Microsoft Word apologized for losing everyone's files' www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

A year ago, it wasn’t clear whether Project 2025 would amount to much. Today, it’s become the Trump era’s most effective policy initiative. In The Atlantic Daily, @dgraham.bsky.social reviews how Project 2025 transformed 2025:

I have tried to promote this as much as possible. MSM seem to be ignoring it completely. We know our promotion helps. But should we really be trying to push peace on a national level. WAKE UP MAINSTREAM MEDIA.

If you are a Minnesotan, I need you to call or write your state lawmakers today. People are, as of today, not making payroll, declaring bankruptcy, wondering where they or their kids are going to live, losing their jobs. I know the politics are tricky, but this is the wrong approach.

Here is the editor of Tablet agreeably reposting someone calling nonwhite NYC immigrants "worthless biotrash." It's astonishing how quickly this stuff has escaped containment

Remember those words. “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power,” Mr. Smith said, according to the transcript.

Jen Rubin: In weakening alliances, frittering away our moral authority, aligning himself with international dictators, trashing multilateral organizations, hollowing out the State Department and acting as feckless, corrupt bully, he demolished US standing around the world

“Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...

Why isn't there more shouting about this? This is the USPS undermining mail-in ballots. They find every opportunity to subvert voting and democracy. Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, USPS warns www.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...

Jack Smith explains criminal intent. Trump was getting calls on January 6th from people he trusts, still he did nothing.

My latest👇 Unlike in past years, we are not only up against the GOP and its right-wing allies, but the Department of Justice as well. Their collective goal is to use data to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat next November. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...

Expertise, death of @radiofreetom.bsky.social

Five million pages. Hundreds of lawyers. Endless “newly discovered” files. This isn’t transparency. It’s a slow-motion cover-up. The Epstein case isn’t going away—and neither is Trump’s role in it. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

Wonder why DHS keeps violating the Constitution? The woman who was criminally charged with illegal reentry as a result of this raid had her case thrown out. But despite the court-determined constitutional violation that led to her arrest, DHS will still detain and deport her...

The Arc de Triomphe was designed in 1806, and France was defeated less than a decade later. And again in 1870. And in 1940. As for the Arch of Titus in the Roman Forum, that empire's long gone. Maybe building a triumphal arch isn't a sign of national health? politi.co/3LrW9fT

The party’s over, but these great follows are here to stay. Thanks, Brenda for including me among them. @bluthrunthru.bsky.social Be sure to take a look and see if you’re missing anyone. Good start to a new year.

When the House returns next week, the GOP’s already razor-thin majority will immediately shrink. Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Congress on January 5. Mike Johnson’s majority will then be 219-213, just a two-vote cushion — remember that tie House votes fail.

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Good morning to the second day of 2026 Hope many of you have it off to rest and enjoy loved ones I plan on spending it with my family Enjoy the day! We will be ok Love Foxy

Good morning #BreakfastCrew Resisters! Happy Friday! 🙌🙌 Enjoy this Spanish villa with a relaxing pool and cozy courtyard for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet! 🏡🏝️☀️ The bar’s open & breakfast served till 11am ET. Meet some new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcome! Comment ✍️ & say Hi!👋 #BlueCrew🦋

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TY @bradleyperry.bsky.social🤍 Chill vibes: @josettewea.bsky.social @milleralgm.bsky.social @sqgs.bsky.social @hkdevine.bsky.social @stevemory.bsky.social @pinkmouse.bsky.social @kamimagic.bsky.social @anne.sheshed.rocks @gemdrgn1.bsky.social @schultziepie.bsky.social

Happy New Year, friends! I have some ~personal news~, which is that the Bluesky team is generously giving me some contract work (which could possibly turn into a job) welcoming more indie media and local govt to Bsky and supporting those already here. Excited to take my amateur Bsky boosterism pro!

The United States Commerce Department is poised to significantly reduce the tariffs set to take effect on over a dozen Italian pasta makers’ products later this year. https://cnn.it/4q3CD8L

Happy new year! Let’s make 2026 the year America takes back our democracy.

Afternoon everyone ! The New Year’s Day festivities Aren’t over — join @bishopx50.bsky.social @bluthrunthru.bsky.social & @lexit27.bsky.social For a party at 7 Details below 😻😻🎉🎊🎊🥳🎊🥳🥳🎊

Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss: 🇦🇺 0 🇨🇦 0 🇩🇰 0 🇫🇮 0 🇫🇷 0 🇩🇪 0 🇮🇸 0 🇮🇪 0 🇮🇹 0 🇯🇵 0 🇳🇱 0 🇳🇴 0 🇵🇹 0 🇪🇸 0 🇸🇪 0 🇬🇧 0 🇺🇸 530,000 There’s a lesson there.

Mamdani: I promise you this. If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree, I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn alongside you, and never, not for a second, hide from you

AOC: My name is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. and it is my deep honor and privilege to welcome you to the inauguration of our new mayor of New York City. Zohran Kwame Mamdani

Lavrov demanded that Trump publicly promise to force Zelensky to hand over Donbas, according to NYT According to the outlet, in September 2025 Russia’s foreign minister spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the conversation, he claimed that he believed an informal agreement had

Judge vacates Noem’s termination of protected status for Nicaragua, Honduras and Nepal The judge found that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to terminate immigrants’ temporary protected status was “preordained” and “contrary to law.” courthousenews.com/judge-vacate...

Happy New Year friends! I woke up on this first day of 2026 determined to fight like hell for what’s right, what’s kind, what’s decent, and what’s just. And to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. We CAN do this. Let’s roll!

There are exactly 300 Blueskiers in this New Years 2026 Starter Pack. I did my best to get y'all in here. It took a couple hours I think. Close to it. Love y'all. Enjoy.

Detroit’s first woman Mayor, Mary Sheffield has now officially been sworn in. A historic moment. 💙

This is probably a contributing factor as to why America is failing in every way right now. Functionally illiterate people are easier to control with conspiracies and misinformation.

okay it is genuinely wildly cool to have three men swearing the oath of office with texts christian, jewish, and muslim traditions, literally where else could this happen

James: I defend the rights of New Yorkers—that’s my job each and every day, without fear and without favor—and that’s what Zohran will do, joining with me against any overreach.