ICE Is Disappearing People. Here’s How We Keep Each Other Safe.
They want fear to do the work for them. Quiet arrests. Unmarked cars. Families left scrambling for answers while officials shrug and say it’s “procedure.” Resistance Kitty is here to be very clear: this is not about safety, law, or order — it’s about intimidation. Today’s guide focuses on what actually saves lives when someone is detained by ICE: knowing who to call, what to say, and how to act fast when the system hopes you won’t.
Letters From Bizarro World
Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns of “Civil War” Over Federal Agent Shooting in Minnesota
Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene weighed in on the fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse killed by a federal Border Patrol agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Rather than pinning blame where critics and video evidence suggest (federal agents), Greene urged Trump’s MAGA base to “take off their political blinders” and argued that the current outrage over the incident is driving the country toward “civil war.” She claimed both sides should step back and considered comparisons to past federal actions against January 6 defendants — notably saying legal firearm carry and peaceful protesting shouldn’t be conflated with wrongdoing. Her comments, widely shared on social platforms, attempt to recast the conversation around federal force and public reaction amid a deeply polarized national moment.
The Gilead Board of Directors
The Left Hook: MAGA’s White Christian Nationalism Is the Real Deal — Not a Meme
In The Left Hook, the argument is straightforward and unflinching: the worst fears about MAGA’s ideological backbone aren’t exaggeration or caricature — they’re documented political reality. The piece lays out how white Christian nationalist rhetoric and organizing has steadily woven itself into the GOP’s strategy, policy priorities, and candidate base, especially after the Trump era. This isn’t just fringe Twitter talk — it’s lawmakers, activists, and power brokers pushing an exclusionary political project that prioritizes race and religion over constitutional norms, pluralism, and democratic equality. The takeaway? Calling MAGA “populism” or “conservatism” misses the point; what’s gained traction is a movement rooted in majority-religion identity politics and racial hierarchy, and it’s reshaping local, state, and national politics in tangible ways.
Epstein Trump Pedo”files”
Epstein Files Still Dribbling Out Months After Transparency Act Deadline — Little Clarity, Lots of Drama
Even after the Epstein Files Transparency Act became law and demanded DOJ dump all unclassified Epstein material by December 19, 2025, the federal government has released a tiny fraction of the promised files — less than 1 % as of January 2026 — and Congress is hopping mad about it. The partial release includes raw FBI intake documents and photo evidence from the House Oversight disclosures that show how disparate, unverified tips and social photos ended up in public hands, sometimes without context. Researchers are still combing through the backlog of millions of pages and scanning newly indexed items like FBI Vault FOIA releases and intake narratives that mention famous names without confirming any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, lawmakers and watchdogs are pushing back against DOJ redaction practices and demanding explanations for what’s been held back and why.
Department of Health & Human Sacrifices
The Vaccine Story RFK Jr. Doesn’t Want You to Hear: Meningitis Isn’t Just “Rare”
The Bulwark lays out a gut-wrenching story about a baby in France who died of meningococcal disease — even though his parents followed their immunization schedule — to illustrate what’s at stake now that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration have gutted the CDC’s childhood vaccine recommendations. Under the new guidance, vaccines for meningococcal disease (and several others) are no longer universally recommended but only suggested for “high-risk” kids or discussed case-by-case with doctors. That shift was justified by cherry-picking Denmark as a model country, ignoring larger, more relevant examples like France — where broad vaccination is mandatory and has prevented tragedies. Public health experts and pediatricians argue this rollback isn’t based on science and could lead to more preventable deaths and disabilities. Public health groups are now suing the government over the change, saying it endangers children and sidestepped normal scientific advisory processes.
The Midterm Fight
Byline Times: “Trump Has Already Rigged the 2028 Election” — and Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Stop It
A Byline Times essay by a self-described US defence insider argues that the 2028 presidential election isn’t going to be a fair contest — it’s already structurally rigged in favor of Donald Trump and Republicans, regardless of how people vote. The piece says recent years have seen the executive branch consolidated, checks weakened, and institutional safeguards eroded to the point that even if a Democrat could win the popular vote, the hoops needed to actually certify and swear in a Democratic president in January 2029 are nearly impossible to clear: from GOP-controlled certifications to Supreme Court deference, vote suppression, fake electors, and potential use of federal forces to block inaugurations. The bottom line of this doomsday scenario is stark: it claims U.S. democracy is sliding toward “competitive authoritarianism” where elections are window dressing, and that Democrats must prepare for subversion as aggressively as they prepare to campaign.
GOP Senator Bails, Democrats Eye Wisconsin Power Grab
Republican Rob Hutton just folded and announced he won’t run for reelection to the Wisconsin State Senate—good news for Democrats who now need to flip just two seats to take over a chamber they haven’t controlled in over a decade. With Republicans currently clinging to an 18–15 majority, Hutton’s exit makes it easier for Democrats to snag the Senate and challenge GOP control of the Assembly too, especially in a state that’s already a battleground for governor and legislative control.
Florida Man
Bills in the Senate This Week
The Florida Senate’s January 26, 2026 Daily Calendar shows lawmakers aren’t debating headline-grabbing bills on the floor yet — they’re deeply into committee hearings shaping dozens of proposals before they hit the full chamber. Committees on Criminal Justice, Health Policy, Transportation, Children & Families, and Government Oversight are meeting throughout the week to advance, amend, or kill bills ranging from voting rights and law enforcement interactions to “medical freedom” measures and commercial motor vehicle rules. Floor session isn’t scheduled until January 29, when the Senate might actually take up legislation directly. It’s a peek behind the scenes at how the sausage gets made — or stalled — long before the public usually notices.
Bills in The House This Week
The Florida House Daily Calendar for January 26, 2026 lays out a packed day of committee and subcommittee meetings across everything from criminal justice and education to budgets and healthcare bills — all gearing up before floor action later in the week. The session is officially under way, with lawmakers juggling multiple policy battles behind the scenes before taking up legislation on the floor starting January 29. The detailed calendar shows lots of back-corner committee wrangling on issues like pretrial offenses, parental rights bills, economic infrastructure funding, and education budgets, signaling legislators are already shaping key proposals long before headlines catch up.
The Clown Caucus
Alabama’s Katie Britt Quietly Underwrites Trump’s “Terror Squads”
Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) — the Homeland Security Appropriations chair who media barely mentions — is quietly driving the FY2026 DHS funding bill that pumps massive cash into CBP and ICE, expands detention capacity, and outfits “paramilitary”-style forces now showing up outside schools and churches. Migrant Insider’s Pablo Manríquez calls it the fiscal backbone of the mass deportation era and paints these funded units as literal “terror squads,” even as Britt dodges headlines and talks up “security” on outlets like Newsmax.
Broligarchy
White House Champagne While ICE Shoots Nurses: Elite Rub Elbows, Ignore State Violence
Salty Politics rips into the grotesque optics of CEOs and elites sipping champagne at a White House party for a glossy Melania Trump documentary the same day ICE agents killed Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti — someone who didn’t threaten anyone and just documented federal violence. Meanwhile inside, Amazon, Apple, Zoom, and other corporate heavy-hitters clinked glasses with VIPs like Tony Robbins and even Mike Tyson, totally unbothered by federal agents acting like an occupying force on the streets. The piece calls this not just hypocrisy but outright moral collapse — a ruling class that trades human blood for access and photo ops.
EU Turns the Screws on Musk’s Grok After It Becomes a Deepfake Sex Machine
Europe just decided Elon Musk’s latest “innovation” isn’t cute this time — the European Union opened a formal investigation into Musk’s AI chatbot Grok for spewing non-consensual sexual deepfakes, including images of women and possibly children, all over X. Regulators are digging into whether Musk’s empire shredded basic safety duties under the EU’s Digital Services Act instead of protecting people from abuse. Musk’s company claims it’s “zero tolerance” and is blocking some content, but the EU isn’t impressed and could slap fines or forced changes on the platform. Musk’s AI has gone from “cool toy” to “international regulatory headache” in record time.
The Resistance
How to Stand Against Authoritarianism — A Street-Level Playbook, Not a Hashtag
This piece from Don’t Mourn, Organize Eastern Mass rejects soft takes and performances-only activism and lays out a gritty, practical guide for pushing back against authoritarianism. The author argues that symbolic gestures and armchair outrage aren’t enough; what actually builds power is grassroots organizing, coalition building, mutual aid, worker solidarity, and sustained disruption of oppressive systems. They emphasize that resisting authoritarianism means taking risks, showing up consistently, and winning concrete improvements in people’s lives, not just posting slogans or hoping institutions will save us. The article also breaks down how authoritarianism works — through fear, division, and apathy — and urges readers to respond with community care, strategic alliances, and long-haul commitment. The unvarnished point: resistance isn’t a moment, it’s a practice.
Adam Kinzinger: “The Second Amendment Doesn’t Give You a License for State Violence”
Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger dropped an “emergency video” argument pushing back against so-called Second Amendment defenders who’ve used gun rights rhetoric to justify federal agents shooting civilians, including the Minneapolis ICE/Border Patrol killings. Kinzinger says these defenders are clueless and missing the point: the Second Amendment was meant to protect citizens from the state, not empower state violence. He’s calling out right-wing talking points that twist gun rights into a shield for federal repression and reframes the amendment as a safeguard against tyranny — not a blank check for it. This isn’t just academic: it’s Kinzinger’s attempt to wrest the gun debate back from authoritarian spin and ground it in constitutional principles.
Charlotte En France’s No-BS Field Manual for Being Anti-Fascist
In this manifesto-style breakdown, Charlotte En France gets blunt about what being anti-fascist actually means — and what it doesn’t. It pushes back on watered-down definitions and vague “be nice” takes, insisting that antifascism is a proactive, strategic, and collective struggle against entrenched power structures, not just individual virtue signaling. The guide lays out how to identify authoritarian tactics, build durable organizing infrastructure, fight misinformation, support impacted communities, and confront violent far-right actors without romanticizing confrontation. It’s pitched less as a buzz-word checklist and more as a call to real work: training, coalition building, mutual aid networks, and sustained pressure, not performative protests or catchy slogans. The tone bridges moral clarity with tactical seriousness — antifascism, the piece says, isn’t a feeling, it’s a discipline and a long-haul fight.
Bad News for ICE: Federal Shootings in Minnesota Blow Up Into National Fightback
The latest Call To Activism flags what everyone else is now covering: ICE and Border Patrol’s ramped-up enforcement in Minneapolis isn’t just blowing up communities — it’s blowing up politically too. Two separate federal shootings of civilians — including ICU nurse Alex Pretti — have sparked mass protests, legal action, and bipartisan pushback. A federal judge just barred DHS from destroying evidence in Pretti’s killing, state officials are suing to stop the immigration surge, and protests have spread nationwide. Senate Democrats are even threatening to block ICE funding outright, risking a government shutdown if the DHS bill goes through as-is. What was supposed to be a crackdown is turning into a political and legal nightmare for the whole Trump immigration agenda.
25th Amendment Talk Isn’t Liberation — It’s Constitutional Fantasy
The Wolves and Sheep deep dive walks through what the 25th Amendment actually does, why Democrats like Senator Ed Markey floated it to remove Trump, and why it’s basically a dead letter. Section 4 — the part everyone talks about for ousting an “unfit” president — would require the vice president plus a majority of Cabinet bosses to declare Trump unable to serve, and then possibly a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress. The article breaks down how many choke points there are (from JD Vance to GOP department heads) and concludes, bluntly: this isn’t a viable path to remove Trump, it’s more of a political talking point than a real strategy. In short: dreams of a constitutional rescue are fun to entertain, but in reality this path is “never in a million years” happening.
Bondi Says “Restore the Rule of Law” — Then Demands States Hand Over Voter Rolls
Attorney General Pam Bondi has apparently redefined “the rule of law” to mean federal takeover of state election data. In a letter tied to the Minneapolis federal raid and shooting, Bondi told Minnesota’s leaders they could solve “chaos” by giving DOJ access to Minnesota’s voter rolls — including sensitive private information. Minnesota’s top election official promptly rejected the demand as unlawful and a privacy violation, noting dozens of states are already fighting identical DOJ demands in court. Critics argue Bondi’s move has nothing to do with “restoring law” and everything to do with prying up state control over elections and voters’ personal data.
Hopium Chronicles: Senate and White House Grapple With a Flailing Trump Regime
Simon Rosenberg’s latest Hopium commentary argues that Congress and the White House are in a rare standoff where Democratic and even some Republican lawmakers are pushing back against Trump’s chaos — from re-opening the government after a shutdown to forcing votes on healthcare subsidies and war powers. According to the analysis, a mix of legislative wins (like Obamacare premium subsidies, war powers pushes) and GOP disarray is turning 2026 into a moment of leverage for Democrats, even as Trump flails with reckless foreign and domestic antics. The broader theme is that institutional pressure — not just rhetorical opposition — is starting to choke off some of the regime’s worst impulses, and that voters and activists should keep the pressure up on Senate and House members to lean into that moment.
Contrarian Declares DHS Murders the Latest Chapter in “Fascism” — and Demands a Real Fight
In The Contrarian, Jennifer Rubin argues that the killing of Alex Pretti by DHS agents is not an aberration but a flashing warning sign of accelerating authoritarianism. She frames the Trump administration’s response — stonewalling investigations, threatening Minnesota officials, and normalizing federal force — as textbook fascist behavior, not “policy differences.” Rubin calls out Democratic leadership for timidity and urges a full-spectrum response: public outrage, aggressive oversight, dismantling abusive DHS structures, mandatory body cameras, and real consequences for federal violence. The message is blunt: fascism doesn’t stop itself, and silence is collaboration.
American Gestapo
Hundreds of Faith Leaders Arrested at Minneapolis Airport as Minnesota Strikes Against ICE
About 100 clergy members were arrested at a sit-in protest outside Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after blocking airport operations to demand that airlines and religious communities call for an end to ICE’s aggressive enforcement and deportation flights in Minnesota. The action was part of a larger statewide protest — dubbed the “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom” — that saw thousands march in subzero temperatures and hundreds of businesses close in solidarity against federal immigration tactics and recent deadly shootings by ICE and Border Patrol agents. Organizers framed the arrests and demonstrations as moral opposition to what they call a militarized federal presence in their communities and a call for immediate accountability and systemic change.
ICE Is Building a Database of Everyone Who Films Them, Ken Klippenstein Reports
Investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein says internal DHS sources reveal a new, chilling directive: ICE and related Homeland Security agencies are collecting identifying info on anyone who films them — from license plates to social profiles and criminal records — and feeding it into a database for intelligence work. The ostensible goal, according to sources, is to identify “anti-ICE protestors” the administration has designated part of a supposed “domestic terrorist” network, a label already bubbling up in leaked DOJ strategies. Officials on video have even openly joked about the database, telling a legal observer they’ve logged someone filming them, calling them a “domestic terrorist.” Critics argue this policy goes way beyond deterrence and could chill First Amendment activity while surveilling everyday people who simply document federal conduct.
Trump Regime Builds Big Brother Network While Calling It “Security”
JoJo from Jerz lays out how the current Trump-era administration is aggressively stitching together a nationwide surveillance infrastructure that goes far beyond border walls and immigration checkpoints. This isn’t just facial recognition cameras at airports — it’s automated license plate readers, cellphone tracking partnerships, and mass data harvesting aimed at everyone from protesters to everyday drivers, all justified in the name of “public safety.” The piece argues this isn’t a temporary tactic but a long-term power grab: a system that surveils first and asks questions never, eroding privacy under the guise of convenience and control. The upshot? If you think government watchfulness is only about “illegal immigration,” you’re missing the point — the new normal is everyone watched, always.
Vladeck Blasts ICE’s “Administrative Warrant” Scheme as a Fourth Amendment Free-for-All
Legal expert Steve Vladeck breaks down how the Biden/Trump-era DHS is trying to justify letting ICE agents bust into private homes without any judicial check — just an “administrative warrant” signed by another ICE officer. That’s not a warrant at all by traditional Fourth Amendment standards, and Vladeck says the legal arguments DHS is leaning on (and a recent Wall Street Journal defense) are based on cherry-picked and incorrect claims about constitutional law. The Biden/Trump teams’ take — that undocumented people somehow lose basic search protections simply because they’ve got a deportation order — is not grounded in Supreme Court precedent. What ICE really seems to be doing is expanding enforcement powers with almost no judicial oversight, which is a massive departure from long-established protections against unreasonable searches.
Zeteo: Federal Killings Turn DHS Into “Murder Inc.”
Zeteo’s latest First Draft blasts the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security as a literal “Murder Incorporated,” pointing at the cold-blooded killing of nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis as evidence of an escalated, militarized crackdown that treats civilians like enemy combatants. The piece frames DHS’s actions — and the political allies who defend them — as lawless and unapologetically violent, accusing the regime of normalizing state terror while laughing off accountability. The broader argument is that the U.S. is now watching a federal force systematically erode civil liberties and answer only to political power, not the law.
State TV
Zeteo: CBS’s Bari Weiss Won’t Even Condemn Israel After Its Forces Kill a CBS-Affiliated Journalist
Zeteo reports that Israeli forces recently killed three journalists during an ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, including a cameraman who contributed to CBS News — and rather than condemn the strike, CBS’s leadership under Bari Weiss has offered little more than a curt mention via its anchor, leaning into Israel’s talking points instead of challenging the violence. The strike, which also killed eight others and drew accusations from press-freedom groups of a deliberate attack on reporters, was noted briefly on air by ‘CBS Evening News’ but no strong editorial condemnation has come from Weiss, who is widely seen as pro-Israel and whose appointment as CBS editor-in-chief has already raised concerns about bias in coverage. Critics argue that media outlets should call out the killing of journalists in conflict zones, not defer to the narratives of the parties responsible.
What We Are Watching Today
Minnesota Resources
- Crisis Resources: This resource page lays out immediate supports and crisis intervention services for people struggling with mental health emergencies in Minnesota.
- Resistance Directory:
Today’s Call to Action
- Call Your Lawmakers
- Send These Letters
- Not One More Dime: Tell the Senate to Reject Funding for DHS
- Tell Senators: Publicly commit to vote against funding DHS and their violent federal takeovers of our cities now.
- End Trump’s politically-motivated threats, arrests, and prosecutions!
- Tell Your Attorney General: Keep ICE Out of Public Schools
- Donate To The MN Front Lines
- Alex Pretti is an American Hero
- Our Savior’s Community Service Wishlist
- Crisis Nursery
- Attend An Event This Week
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM MST No Oil is Above the Law (virtual and in person)
- Monday, January 26 8 – 9pm EST Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
- January 26 | 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT Ice Out Nonviolent Action Training
- Sign These Petitions
- Read Today’s Resistance Survival Guide: If ICE Detains You or a Loved One
- Make some MELT ICE bracelets to hand out. Video and instructions courtesy of Bass Head Beads. Make sure to support resistance businesses and not support Space Karen.
This is what resistance looks like in real life — not slogans, but preparation. Not panic, but plans. ICE counts on confusion and silence. We answer with phone numbers written down, bracelets worn, rights memorized, and communities ready to move. Stay loud. Stay connected. And remember: systems built on fear crumble when people know what to do next.