[DS]/D’s Are Being Led Down A Path Of No Return, Counterinsurgency, Root Cause – Ep. 3827
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Economy
- Canada and the EU take trade and economic positions seemingly against U.S. interests. Simultaneously Mexico modifies all their trade positions to come into alignment with the USA. Yesterday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Mexico will no longer ship oil to Cuba.
- When President Trump was asked about Prime Minister Mark Carney creating a new trade agreement with China, President Trump responded that he didn’t care – it was irrelevant to him. Yet, simultaneously inside the USMCA President Trump has the power to veto any trade agreement between Mexico or Canada and a non-member nation.
- So, why didn’t President Trump care? Easy, because in President Trump’s mind there’s not going to be a USMCA; so, he really doesn’t care if Canada runs to violate it. In real terms, Canada doing bilateral deals with other countries, especially deals potentially detrimental to the USA, only strengthens his position on dissolving the USMCA.
- If Canada violates the terms and spirit of the USMCA, it makes dispatch of the unliked trade agreement even easier. Canada is helping President Trump remove the congressional justification they could use to block him. If Canada is violating the USMCA (CUSMA), Congress is kneecapped from interference.
Source: theconservativetreehouse.com
It’s very simple… everything in red has had massive government involvement. https://t.co/mqc4GJqRy4
— Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) January 26, 2026
China continues to stockpile gold behind the scenes:
China acquired +10 tonnes of gold in November, ~11 times more than officially reported by the central bank, according to Goldman Sachs estimates.
Similarly, in September, estimated purchases reached +15 tonnes, or 10 times… pic.twitter.com/CmC5eOvT33
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 27, 2026
more than officially reported. Furthermore, China officially bought an additional 0.9 tonnes in December, pushing the total gold reserves to a record 2,306 tonnes. This also marked the 14th consecutive monthly purchase. In 2025, China’s total reported gold purchases reached +27 tonnes. Assuming official purchases were 10% of what China is actually buying, this suggests China acquired +270 tonnes of physical gold in 2025. China is stockpiling gold like we are in a major crisis.
2025. Why hasn’t the Korean Legislature approved it?
Because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS, from 15% to 25%. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Political/Rights
DOGE
Is anyone surprised? https://t.co/LzvlukRnuw
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) January 27, 2026
Geopolitical
War/Peace
Medical/False Flags
[DS] Agenda
Absolutely astounding.
Virginia Democrats are now trying to give themselves a PAY RAISE after proposing thousands of dollars in new taxes hammering working families.
They ran on “affordability,” but all they’ve done is introduce insane left-wing policies and take from your… pic.twitter.com/hr0ychancV
— VA Senate GOP (@VASenateGOP) January 24, 2026
pocket to line their own. TOTAL CON JOB!
This is a very smart strategic and tactical move by @AGPamBondi and @AAGDhillon.
This means they will almost certainly seek grand-jury felony indictments under the FACE Act and Klan Act.
Instead of getting sabotaged again by radical Democrat judges over misdemeanor charges. https://t.co/vr6r2MjxJF
— 🇺🇸 Mike Davis 🇺🇸 (@mrddmia) January 27, 2026
Alex Pretti had every right to be there with a gun — just like Kyle Rittenhouse had every right to be in Kenosha with a gun.
— Eric Brakey 🌲🦔 (@EricBrakey) January 26, 2026
Lookie here pic.twitter.com/vVfJn1fDzd
— Jay Town (@JayTownAlabama) January 26, 2026
According to recent data from the Giffords Law Center, the following 16 jurisdictions (15 states plus the District of Columbia) have explicit prohibitions on carrying firearms at demonstrations, protests, or licensed public gatherings. These restrictions vary by state, with some banning both concealed and open carry, while others target only one or apply under specific conditions (e.g., only for participants or permitted events). Note that laws can change, and some states have exceptions like for enhanced permit holders.
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State/Jurisdiction
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Concealed Carry Prohibited?
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Open Carry Prohibited?
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Notes
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Alabama
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Yes
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Yes
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Arkansas
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Yes
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No
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Applies only to participants in permitted demonstrations; enhanced CCW permittees are allowed.
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California
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No
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Yes
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Open carry banned generally.
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Connecticut
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No
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Yes
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Open carry banned generally.
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District of Columbia
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Yes
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Yes
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Florida
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No
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Yes
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Open carry banned generally.
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Hawaii
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Yes
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Yes
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Illinois
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Yes
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Yes
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Louisiana
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Yes
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No
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Applies to permitted demonstrations or parades.
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Maryland
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Yes
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Yes
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Mississippi
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Yes
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No
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Applies to permitted demonstrations or parades.
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Nebraska
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Yes
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No
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Applies at “political rallies” and fundraisers.
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New Jersey
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Yes
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Yes
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New York
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Yes
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Yes
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North Carolina
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Yes
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Yes
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Washington
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No
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Yes
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MSNBC decided Alex Pretti is too ugly to be a martyr so they used AI to "fix him" pic.twitter.com/yei9kcLNEc
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 26, 2026
🚨🚨🚨 BOMBSHELL: Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis protester had a prior run-in with ICE just a WEEK earlier. He obstructed an immigration op, got tackled by agents (broke his rib), but they released him on scene.
Fast forward: Confronts agents again, allegedly pulls a gun, gets… pic.twitter.com/kp491fMu1S
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) January 27, 2026
gets disarmed… then shot. DHS is already tracking violent agitators who assault or obstruct officers (you know, felonies). Tom Homan pushing to make these interferers “famous” via database – names, faces, employers notified. The same crowd screaming “police state” will ignore he already assaulted officers once and walked
Signal chat logs show a user stalking federal agents with guidance and instruction from other far-left insurgents matching details of the late Alex Pretti. https://t.co/vAdAOx4mPX
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) January 27, 2026
What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans. We are not a nation that guns down our citizens in the street. We are not a nation that allows our citizens to be brutalized for exercising their constitutional rights. We are not a…
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 27, 2026
nation that tramples the 4th Amendment and tolerates our neighbors being terrorized. The people of Minnesota have stood strong — helping community members in unimaginable circumstances, speaking out against injustice when they see it, and holding our government accountable to the people. Minnesotans have reminded us all what it is to be American, and they have suffered enough at the hands of this Administration. Violence and terror have no place in the United States of America, especially when it’s our own government targeting American citizens. No single person can destroy what America stands for and believes in, not even a President, if we — all of America — stand up and speak out. We know who we are. It’s time to show the world. More importantly, it’s time to show ourselves. Now, justice requires full, fair, and transparent investigations into the deaths of the two Americans who lost their lives in the city they called home. Jill and I are sending strength to the families and communities who love Alex Pretti and Renee Good as we all mourn their senseless deaths.
🚨 NEW: Joe Biden's Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) over her finances, campaign spending, and interactions with a foreign national (not named). pic.twitter.com/05vAdRutqC
— Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) January 27, 2026
"We really want illegal aliens to vote in elections and will riot to ensure that it is so." https://t.co/xp44Ml6C5v
— JD Vance (@JDVance) January 26, 2026
🚨 HOLY CRAP. Ilhan Omar’s “winery” suspiciously surged in value from practically zero to $5 MILLION DOLLARS in a year — despite NO physical winery, phone line, social media, barely functioning website and *NO WINE*
This is why she’s scared. PROSECUTE!
pic.twitter.com/JEatM5UK6x— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 27, 2026
Per sources familiar, Judge Schiltz also declined probable cause on arrest warrants for Don Lemon and a handful of other protesters who stormed a church in Minnesota. He declined after federal magistrate Douglas Micko declined. 2/3 on appeals court also then declined.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 27, 2026
Chaps, there's a reason these demonstrators are using whistles, horns, and making so much noise in all the video clips you are watching.
They don't do these when protesting climate change or LGBTQ rights.
Those sudden, impulsive noises trigger the acoustic startle response.… pic.twitter.com/AlUvdUUTwa
— 𝖱𝖤𝖢𝖮𝖭𝟣 ®✞ (@Recon1_ZA) January 26, 2026
- It’s a rapid, involuntary reaction mediated by the brainstem, involving muscle tension, elevated heart rate, and adrenaline release. That repetitive exposure from them fatigues neural pathways but sustains heightened arousal, diverting cognitive resources from higher-order tasks to basic threat monitoring.
- It is an acute stressor, activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympathetic nervous system, which releases cortisol and adrenaline. Long exposure to this stuff impairs prefrontal cortex function critical for decision making. Pair this with the sheer annoyance, these tactics are a low-tech escalation of protest disruption, rooted in documented physiological responses to noise. In layman’s terms, they’re putting these officers on edge and triggering them to act. Pretti and Good was exactly what they wanted.
- It’s usually someone else who ends up dying and not the instigator. This is a great example. Watch the guy at the rear strike an officer against the head with an object. These officers, already on edge, are very likely to react to something like that. When someone ends up getting hurt, they’re all innocent. These events aren’t random. These are organised tactics. 80% of the people protesting aren’t aware that they’re being used by their own team as cannon fodder to generate outrage.
🚨💵 BREAKING: SIGNALGATE DONORS LIST AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD; POLITICIANS + FOREIGN LEADERSHIP CONFIRMED?
In one of the files revealed by @camhigby , a resources file directs people with money to a website, Stand with Minnesota, which in turns directs donors to a campaign ran by… pic.twitter.com/5CDhWxRKhk
— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) January 26, 2026
Tending the Soil on Chuffed. More about Tending the Soil later. What to know: the campaign is hosted by Chuffed and the first donation came from Jonny Soppotiuk, a Canada-based community organizer who is part of Chuffed leadership and specializes in fundraising. He is most likely a central figure in raising money. So, yeah. Starting to look like foreigners are playing a key role in all of this. That’s not all. I’ve put together a spreadsheet of 4000+ donors and their possible identities.
Let me spell out exactly where Hillary Clinton sits in this Machine — because she’s not just part of it, she is the Machine.
People keep acting like she’s some retired politician who just comments from the sidelines. No. She’s one of the original architects of the political…
— Franma🇺🇸❤️💪🇺🇸 (@davidson_f14299) January 26, 2026
- Machine that’s been running this country for decades. She’s tied into the donors, the nonprofits, the consultants, the media networks — all the gears that keep the Machine turning. And look at what she just did. She tweeted out that webpage directing people to donate through a foreign‑operated platform.
- That’s not some innocent little share. That’s the Machine signaling to its own network — money pipelines, global partners, and political messaging all moving in sync. She knows exactly what she’s amplifying and who benefits from it. And this isn’t new for her.
- Look back at Russiagate. Her campaign funded the Steele dossier — the spark that set off years of investigations, headlines, and division. Even after the whole thing fell apart under scrutiny, the chaos it created was already locked in. That’s how the Machine works: it doesn’t need accuracy, it just needs momentum. And she’s been one of the people who knows how to generate that momentum better than anyone. So where does she sit in the Machine?
- Right in the core. Not elected. Not accountable. Still pulling levers through the same networks she helped build. She’s not operating inside the Machine — she’s one of the people who designed the damn thing. And that’s why her name keeps showing up. Not because she holds office. But because the Machine still runs on the structures she put in place — and every time she boosts a link, a cause, or a narrative, you can see those old gears turning all over again.
So the terms the president set forth will not be met… https://t.co/Lgs5ETLDqH
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) January 27, 2026
The Dems yesterday:
“Trump is Hitler, ICE are the Gestapo, this is Nazi Germany, Somalians are Anne Frank.”
The Dems today:
“We just got off the phone with Hitler, and we are happy to cooperate with him and his Gestapo”.
Me: pic.twitter.com/IuQECnnF0q
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) January 27, 2026
President Trump’s Plan
And we back you WHOLEHEARTEDLY in making it happen
Chief Gregory Bovino has NOT been relieved of his duties. As @PressSec stated from the White House podium, @CMDROpAtLargeCA is a key part of the President’s team and a great American. https://t.co/qj3E9B8uzg
— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) January 27, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt just confirmed that Commander Greg Bovino will CONTINUE storming across the country with Border agents in rounding up illegals, while Tom Homan becomes the point man in Minnesota
GREAT! Bovino is awesome!
"Mr. Bovino is a wonderful man and great… pic.twitter.com/Nn1M6pNDGN
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 26, 2026
professional. He will continue to lead Customs and Border Patrol throughout and across the country — Mr. Homan will be the main point of contact on the ground in Minneapolis.”
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and his leadership team voiced support Tuesday for impeaching Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.
- Nearly 150 House Democrats have sponsored articles of impeachment against Noem, first unveiled by Democratic Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly on Jan. 14, but Jeffries had not previously backed the impeachment push. Jeffries vowed Tuesday that House Democrats will launch impeachment proceedings against Noem if President Donald Trump does not fire her.
Source: dailycaller.com
JUST IN – Trump says Kristi Noem will not step down as Secretary of Homeland Security: "No!"
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 27, 2026
MASKED MEN? After Trump’s call with Walz, masked Minnesota State Patrol finally arrested Antifa disruptors who were blocking federal workers and property. Note the irony, after all the vitriol over masked ICE, the State Patrol were masked too. pic.twitter.com/lWTkiFgTK3
— @amuse (@amuse) January 27, 2026
Minnesota State Patrol has now been activated. They could have done this the whole time, but it wasn’t until after the call between Walz and Trump, and the discovery of the Signal groups involving Minnesota government officials, that this happened.
RE: ICE out of Minnesota?
Everybody needs to take a deep breath.
I have been reading as much as I can on what is happening, as different news outlets are spinning things differently.
It's currently 2:25 pm Eastern on January 26, and near as I can tell only two facts are…
— Cynical Publius (@CynicalPublius) January 26, 2026
This was also my former vocation and this Special Forces Soldier has this absolutely correct.
This needs to be addressed for what it is: an insurrection, domestic insurgency. https://t.co/Vn2iSimRQv
— Derrick Van Orden (@derrickvanorden) January 26, 2026
Counterinsurgency may be defined as ‘comprehensive civilian and military efforts taken to simultaneously defeat and contain insurgency and address its root causes’.
- Defeat refers to actively dismantling the insurgent group’s capabilities—through kinetic operations (e.g., raids, airstrikes) to kill or capture leaders, disrupt supply lines, and degrade their fighting strength.
- Contain means preventing the insurgency from spreading or escalating. This could involve securing borders, isolating insurgent areas, or using psychological operations (psyops) to undermine their recruitment and propaganda.
- The “simultaneously” part stresses that these aren’t sequential steps; they happen in parallel. You can’t just “contain” without addressing threats, nor can you defeat an insurgency if it keeps regenerating in new areas.
- Key challenge: Insurgents often blend into the civilian population, making it hard to target them without collateral damage, which can create more enemies.
3. Address Its Root Causes
- Insurgencies don’t arise in a vacuum; they’re often driven by underlying issues like political exclusion, economic inequality, corruption, ethnic tensions, or lack of basic services. The definition insists that long-term success requires tackling these “root causes” to prevent resurgence.
- This might include reforms such as land redistribution, anti-corruption drives, inclusive governance, or economic development programs.
- Without this, military victories are temporary. For instance, historical cases like the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) succeeded partly because British forces combined military action with resettlement programs and political concessions that addressed Malay grievances against colonial rule.
Broader Context and Principles
- Population-Centric Approach: Modern COIN doctrine, influenced by thinkers like David Galula or modern adaptations, views the local population as the “center of gravity.” The goal is to protect civilians, gain their trust, and separate them from insurgents—often summarized as “clear, hold, build” (clear insurgents from an area, hold it securely, and build sustainable institutions).
- Challenges and Criticisms: COIN is resource-intensive, time-consuming, and politically fraught. It can lead to prolonged conflicts, human rights abuses, or mission creep. Critics argue it sometimes ignores cultural contexts or over-relies on foreign intervention, as seen in Vietnam or Iraq.
- Success Factors: Effective COIN requires unity of effort (coordination between allies), intelligence-driven operations, and adaptability. Metrics for success go beyond body counts to include governance improvements and reduced violence.
In essence, this definition portrays counterinsurgency as a balanced, enduring campaign that blends force with reform to not just suppress rebellion but eliminate the conditions that sustain it.
🚨 BREAKING: SecWar Pete Hegseth has APPROVED a CBP request to use space at Fort Snelling, Minnesota to house immigration agents, vehicles, aircraft and equipment, per SF Chronicle
This is where the Whipple Federal Building is located in Minneapolis-St. Paul
GREAT! These… pic.twitter.com/ikHDtLA41h
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 26, 2026
patriots need all the support they can get!
Background on the “Big Beautiful Bill” and ICE Funding
- In 2025, Republicans passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (often referred to by President Trump as the “Big Beautiful Bill”), which allocated approximately $75 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over four years. This funding was separate from annual appropriations and effectively tripled ICE’s budget, providing a multi-year “slush fund” for immigration enforcement, including deportations.
- This bill was part of Trump’s broader immigration agenda and bypassed traditional yearly funding processes, allowing ICE to operate independently of short-term congressional battles.
Current Shutdown Threat and Democrats’ Strategy
- Democrats, led by figures like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sens. Patty Murray, Chris Murphy, and others, have vowed to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill in the Senate. This bill includes $64.4 billion for DHS overall, with about $10 billion specifically for ICE in the current fiscal year.
Why the Shutdown Won’t Defund ICE
- Even prominent Democrats like Sen. Murray acknowledge that a shutdown or continuing resolution (short-term funding patch) won’t restrain ICE. The agency can draw from the $75 billion already secured via the Big Beautiful Bill, allowing operations to continue uninterrupted under Trump’s “law-and-order” immigration crackdown.
- A shutdown would primarily affect non-ICE parts of DHS (e.g., TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard) and other bundled departments, forcing some federal workers to go without pay while ICE remains funded and operational.
Republican Position and “Upper Hand”
- The White House and GOP leaders like Speaker Mike Johnson are not yielding, insisting on passing the full package without decoupling DHS funding. They view Democratic threats as ineffective since ICE’s core operations are protected by the prior bill.
- The House has already passed the DHS bill with some Democratic support, putting pressure on the Senate. Republicans are framing this as Democrats prioritizing protests over essential services, giving the GOP leverage in negotiations.
Patterns matter.
☑️ Trump does something the deep state loathes to help save the nation, so corrupt judges are activated to stop his policies.
☑️ The related court case goes back and forth in the courts via appeal.
☑️ Millions pay attention, dig into the matter, educate… https://t.co/Fc63rTIQlu
— AwakenedOutlaw⚒️ (@AwakenedOutlaw) January 27, 2026
themselves, and engage in thoughtful discourse and/or express outrage against the wholesale ridiculousness of not allowing the government to do its job and protect us…and they do so for months on matters that most would never have otherwise engaged in AND would otherwise slip out of the news cycle quickly.
The Supreme Court ends up taking the case and rules (correctly) in favor of his administration. Piece by piece through this process, legal precedence is secured.
Which, as it turns out, was deemed necessary to help secure the future of our Republic writ large. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. This implies that we are directly involved in an educational process, if you will, as we all progress through the realignment. Advantage: America’s future
WIN AGAINST JUDICIAL ACTIVISM IN MINNESOTA
Our great @TheJusticeDept attorneys have now obtained a FULL STAY in this crucial case.
Liberal judges tried to handcuff our federal law enforcement officers, restrict their actions, and put their safety at risk when responding to… https://t.co/j1kvm7gQGR
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) January 26, 2026
violent agitators. The DOJ went to court. We got a temporary stay. NOW, the 8th Circuit has fully agreed that this reckless attempt to undermine law enforcement cannot stand.
8th Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of Trump admin allowing ICE agents to arrest, detain, pepper-spray or retaliate against violent anti-ICE rioters, in Minneapolis, without probable cause
