Sue's Daily Stack, The Thom Hartmann Program 01/15/26

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Thursday’s Daily Stack

Hour One: Why Has ICE Turned Minneapolis Into a Battlefield?
Article: “Why Has ICE Turned Minneapolis Into a Battlefield?“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “The SS“ (Schutzstaffel) by Holocaust Encyclopedia.
Article: “America’s New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are “Legal”“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Did Obama deport more people than Trump? What to know as Trump calls for more ICE arrests“ by Kinsey Crowley.
Article: “Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota to “put an end” to protests“ by WCCO Staff.
Article: “Stephen Miller Tells Trump’s ICE Thugs that They Have Immunity to Do Whatever the F**k They Want“ by News Corpse.
Article: “Anti-ICE protester claims he’s blind one eye after federal officer shot him with nonlethal weapon in Santa Ana“ by Christina Gonzalez.
Article: “Woman dragged from car by ICE agents yells ‘I’m disabled’ in chaotic scene in Minneapolis“ by Joe Sommerlad.
Article: “Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World“ by Katie Rogers.
Article: “Yes, Stephen Miller Said Trump Had ‘Plenary Authority’ In A CNN Interview“ by Sara Boboltz.
Video: Fox News 1/14/26 (Minneapolis mayor Frey joins F&F).
Article: “National Security Presidential Memorandum-7“ by Donald J. Trump.

Article: “Tensions escalate as Trump threatens Insurrection Act, Blanche accuses Minnesota governor of ‘terrorism’“ by Alexandra Hutzler and John Parkinson.

The ICE siege on Minneapolis continues. Another ICE shooting and ICE rammed a special education teacher then arrested her, and held her for 12 hours.
Article: “Federal Agent Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Prompting Tense Protests“ by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Mitch Smith and Hamed Aleaziz.
Post: “BREAKING - ICE rammed a special education teacher’s car… then arrested HER...“ by Texas Reporter.

Article: “DOJ says ‘no basis’ for civil rights investigation into Minneapolis ICE officer killing“ by Greg Wehner, Louis Casiano.

Impeachment effort for Noem picks up steam with Oregon legislator
Article: “House Democrats file impeachment articles against Homeland Security secretary“ by Joel Odom.
Article: “Minnesota mayor trips up Fox News host in live chat about fraud allegations“ by Alexander Willis.

Article: “Noem says she spoke to Trump about invoking Insurrection Act in Minneapolis“ by CBS News Videos.
Article: “ICE agents appear at Twin Cities hospitals, alarming health care workers“ by Erica Zurek.
Article: “Colbert Jokes That Trump Has Found ‘a New National Bird’“ by Trish Bendix.
Article: “Is Water the Unmentioned Reason for Trump’s Interest in Greenland? “ by Keith Schneider.
Article: “The cosmetics billionaire behind Trump’s obsession with buying Greenland“ by Gustaf Kilander.

Minnesota update
- John Parker, KTNF
Article: “DHS says man shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis was convicted of driving without license“ by WCCO Staff.
Article: “Federal agent shoots man in leg leading to protests“ (link to video of wife calling 911) by KARE 11 Staff.
Article: “Father’s six children in hospital after ICE agents throw tear gas at their car amidst Minneapolis protests“ by Sky News.
Article: “Woodbury real estate agent detained and shackled after recording ICE agents“ by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin.
Article: “Did Obama deport more people than Trump? What to know as Trump calls for more ICE arrests“ by Kinsey Crowley.

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Hour Two: Ukraine Update
- Phil Ittner, Veteran War Correspondent based in Kyiv, Ukraine & host of the ‘On the Edge‘ podcast @PhilipIttner Youtube
Article: “Kiev declares energy emergency after Russian attacks amid winter cold“ by DPA International.
Article: “US ambassador to Ukraine stepping down after three years“ by Gregory Svirnovskiy.
Article: “Ukraine and UN to ask donors for additional funding due to attacks on energy infrastructure“ by Viktor Volokita.
Article: “Ukraine Invasion Day 1,426: faster advances in late 2025 were never a sign of renewed RU capability“ by annieli.
Article: “Russian stuff blowing up: Belgorod governor warns city might need to be evacuated“ by quaoar.

Article: “Hegseth Is Purging Military Leaders With Little Explanation“ by Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper.
Article: “‘People Are Very Scared’: Trump Administration Purge of JAG Officers Raises Legal, Ethical Fears“ by Thomas Novelly and Konstantin Toropin.
Article: “Read: Hegseth’s Speech to Generals and Admirals“.
Article: “What we know about Trump’s bid to claim $230 million from his own Justice Department “ by Hannah Rabinowitz, Katelyn Polantz, Evan Perez.
Article: “Trump Organization teams with Saudi developer for $10 billion projects “ by MEO.
Article: “Saudi Arabia Is Getting F-35s – But With a Major Catch“ by Stephen Silver.

Did a billionaire with interests in Greenland convince Trump to acquire it? Plus - Nato is showing up to protect Greenland from us...
Article: “How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory“ by Tom Burgis.
Article: “Greenland’s defence is ‘common concern’ for Nato, Danish PM says as European troops fly in“ by Miranda Bryant.

Something big is up with our economy and they’re trying to keep it quiet
Article: “The Federal Reserve’s $420 Billion Wall Street Bailout“ by Luke Goldstein, Freddy Brewster.
Article: “Trump’s promised manufacturing boom is a bust so far“ by David J. Lynch.
Article: “The Stock Market Crash of 2008“ by Kimberly Amadeo.

Article: “Troubled Asset Relief Program“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar“ by Shelby Talcott and Eleanor Mueller.
Article: “Video Shows Alleged Assault of Elderly Protesters in Pawling, NY“ by WPDH.
Site: Organization of American States: press releases.
Article: “America’s migrant workers are terrified to work but unable to stay home “ by Nathaniel Meyersohn and Vanessa Yurkevich.

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Hour Three: ICE goons are not immune to accountability
- Sabrina Haake, Federal trial attorney (20+ years) specializing in First and 14th Amendment defense / Contributor to numerous law journals & publications including the Chicago Tribune @haake_sabrina
Article: “No, ICE goons are not immune from criminal prosecution under state laws“ by Sabrina Haake.
Law: “Article VI, Clause 2: Supremacy Clause“. “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding“.
Article: “Ruby Ridge standoff“ by Wikipedia.
Case: “Idaho v. Horiuchi (2001)“ (Ruby Ridge).
Article: “Stephen Miller Torched Over ‘Utterly Chilling’ Message To ICE Officers“ by Lee Moran.
Article: “Trump is trying to cause chaos in American cities before invoking Insurrection Act, governor in his crosshairs warns“ by Alex Woodward.
Article: “Walz issues warning order to Minnesota National Guard after fatal ICE shooting“ by Sarah Davis.

Article: “United States Virgin Islands“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Defense of Greenland: Agreement Between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark, April 27, 1951“.

War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans cave to Trump’s pressure
Article: “War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure“ (Josh Hawley, Todd Young) by AP.
Video: Security footage shows Josh Hawley fleeing from Jan. 6 mob.
Article: “ArtI.S8.C11.2.2.2 Early Debates on War Powers in the Constitutional Convention“ by LII.
Law: “Article I, Section 8“. “The Congress shall have Power... To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;”

Geeky science: want to cut your risk of death by 30%?
Article: “Inactive people can reduce risk of death by 30% with five minutes of exercise a day“ by Daniel Mediavilla.

Article: “Deaths potentially averted by small changes in physical activity and sedentary time: an individual participant data meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies“ by Prof Ulf Ekelund et al.
Article: “Minimum combined sleep, physical activity, and nutrition variations associated with lifeSPAN and healthSPAN improvements: a population cohort study“ by Nicholas A. Koemel et al.
Law: “2nd Amendment“. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed..
Article: “Militia“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Schutzstaffel“ (SS) by Wikipedia.
Event: February 11-14: This Is Our Selma: Moral March From Wilson-to-Raleigh & Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March on Raleigh.
Article: “The latest redistricting salvo: North Carolina gerrymanders out House Democrat“ by Andrew Howard.
Article: “Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “From Texas to DC: Buddhist monks bring ‘Walk For Peace’ to North Carolina“ by WRAL Staff.
Case: “District of Columbia v. Heller“ (2nd amendment).
Law: “Sixth Amendment“ (rights of criminal defendants)