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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐫𝐞 @briefing-wire.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Hi! This account has been abandoned now, and is no longer in use. However, I have a new news account, @civic-brief.bsky.social! So if you enjoyed my reporting here, then come to the Civic Brief account! Also, to avoid burning out like I did on this account, I won’t be posting as much.

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we there yet? @seriousdreamer.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Seeing how current events are unfolding… I wonder if there are a bunch of Nazis still missing from WWII? Did they hide-out in America? Have Nazis been manipulating our freedom, in order to implement their tired, tyrannical agenda of destruction and criminality?

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Jesus. www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

January 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Reid Forgrave
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then arrest workers
Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar yesterday, hours after four agents ate lunch there.

It was not immediately clear what the immigration status of those detained was, or whether the people detained included the restaurant’s owners or only workers.

An eyewitness who declined to give a name for fear of retribution, told the Minnesota Star Tribune that four ICE agents sat in a booth for a meal at El Tapatio a little before 3 p.m. Staff at the restaurant were frightened, said the eyewitness, who shared pictures from the restaurant as well as video of the arrest.

The arrest happened around 8:30 p.m. near a Lutheran church and Willmar Middle School as agents followed the workers after they closed up for the night. A handful of bystanders blew whistles and shouted at agents as they detained the people. “Would your mama be proud of you right now?” one of the bystanders asked.

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Where did you get the alien part, exactly? God the tabloids are a disgrace to reporters. They’re worse at reporting than me.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/01/2026

Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize

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From what I saw, Canada is not deploying troops. That may be wrong or outdsted? I sure hope that it’s wrong. Canada should certainly be there. I would definitely not want us to sit idly by.

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From dial-up days to now, travel through Wikipedia's history. wikipedia25.org/en/which-wik...

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25 years of Wikipedia

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Trump’s ICE thugs tear-gassed a Minneapolis neighborhood in the middle of the night and flash-banged a 6-month-old baby. ICE initially told a family trying to flee the gas that they could leave, then flash-banged their vehicle anyway. Their baby stopped breathing and was taken by EMTs. #GoodvsEvil

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Honestly terrifying to just read the first part and not see “marking the launch” like holy shit

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Stuff You Should Know @syskpodcast.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

During the Cold War, the CIA used the legend of a vampire named Aswang to scare locals into not helping the communists. omny.fm/shows/stuff-...

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 14/01/2026

Nicolás Maduro’s capture is stirring long-dead conspiracy theories about the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez reports.

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MAGA Thinks Maduro Will Prove Trump Won in 2020

The capture of the Venezuelan leader has revived a debunked conspiracy theory.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 13/01/2026

Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie doll, created with insights from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. Ellie Middleton, autistic author and creator praised the addition of autism-friendly accessories for the doll.

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Not exactly what this account is meant for but I want to plug my Tumblr. www.tumblr.com/cooldood5555

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@cooldood5555 · Apathetic Wikipedian

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Stuff You Should Know @syskpodcast.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

West Virginia is home to sensitive radio telescopes that could easily pick up your cell phone’s signal on Mars. And the cell reception on Mars is about as good as it is in the NRQZ, since cell towers are banned in the interest of furthering astronomy. omny.fm/shows/stuff-...

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 11/01/2026

During his visit to Kyiv, British Defence Secretary John Healey’s train had to make an emergency stop after it came under a rocket‑drone attack nearby, the Daily Mail reports. Local officials said at least four people were killed in the strike that same day.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 11/01/2026

Congressman's Son Won't Shut The Hell Up During Hearing

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Ranked News @rankednews.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Four dead, five injured in two-vehicle collision: A tragic head-on collision occurred at 00:45 GMT on Wigan Road in Bolton, involving a taxi and a car, resulting in four fatalities and five injuries. The deceased include three young men, aged 18, 18, and 19, who were … ranked.news/131772?u=b

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 10/01/2026

Keith Kellogg praised Zelensky, calling him a “tough son of a bitch”, determined, outspoken, and media-savvy. “We haven’t seen a leader like him in the U.S. since Abraham Lincoln,” he said.

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How long do you think this will last before they’re either totally suppressed, or they succeed?

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Mar-rick @marrickg.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I want the world to know how ashamed I am. This is not what Americans want. I recognize Greenland's sovereignty and their right to remain independent. If Greenland was ever threatened, the real America would show up to support them and leave when it's over. That's what real allies do. I'm sorry.

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US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump continued his threats towards Greenland on Friday, as he insisted that if the United States did not act Russia or China would occupy it in the future.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 08/01/2026

President Zelensky confirmed around-the-clock efforts to restore power and critical services in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia after Russian strikes. Repairs continue in Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and other cities. He warns of a possible new mass attack tonight and urges citizens to follow air alerts...

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Update on me: I’m taking a little break. I’ll be back in a week or so. Might post if there’s a really big story. Love you guys!

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I spoke with María Corina Machado today. I affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition of power — one that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 04/01/2026

The factory in Yelets is on fire. It produces key power systems for military tech, including glide bombs, missiles, drones, and electronic warfare.

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How do you guys feel about the recent mission in Venezuela? I personally believe that it was done poorly and sets a bad precedent, but the end result of just this mission, assuming they handle the government properly, is good.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 03/01/2026

Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela? 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable. Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 03/01/2026

Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez declared Nicolás Maduro the country’s only legitimate president and demanded his and his wife’s immediate release, stating, “Venezuela will not be anyone’s colony.” This comes after Trump claimed she told the US she was willing to do “whatever is necessary"

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Vox @vox.com · 03/01/2026

Regime change, MAGA-style. www.vox.com/politics/473...

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Trump says the US is going to “run” Venezuela. What does that mean?

Regime change, MAGA-style.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Colombia has declared an emergency OAS and UN meeting, President Petro demands they convene immediately. #VenezuelaInvasion

Right now they are bombing Caracas. Alert to the whole world, they have attacked Venezuela
They are bombing with missiles.
The OAS and the UN must meet immediately.

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Swiss officials are pursuing criminal charges against the owners of the bar that recently burned down.

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BREAKING: Overnight, Trump has deposed the president of Venezuela, Manduro, and captured him. More to come.

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Blue Wave @votebiue.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Not a fan of Bush but he was a step up from what we got now.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 30/12/2025

Witnesses Assumed Charlie Kirk Shooter Was Just Ordinary Gunman On School Campus theonion.com/witnesses-assumed-char…

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The Onion @theonion.com · 31/12/2025

Trump Asks JD Vance To Research Whether President Allowed To Kill Vice President theonion.com/trump-asks-jd-vance-to…

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The Onion @theonion.com · 31/12/2025

White House Maid Shrieks After Spotting Melania On Ceiling theonion.com/white-house-maid-shrie…

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BREAKING: The Justice Department says they have thwarted a potential attack on New Year’s Eve. The plan appears to be ISIS-inspired and would involve hammers and knives.

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