Minnesota: Fort Sumter In Reverse January 31, 2026 But first . . . WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INCOMING FED CHAIR Paul Krugman: Ronald Lauder’s son-in-law is a political animal unqualified for the job; but fortunately, he will not control a majority of the votes. Read it here. 12 SECONDS OF FUN In hot pursuit of a provocative office chair. 12 MORE Anti-immigrationists. WAS TRUMP SENT BY GOD? Yes, he has a different style than the last guy. One said: “turn the other cheek”; the other: “I’d like to punch him in the face.” One loved the poor; the other, billionaires and the poorly educated. But some people sincerely think so. (No need to watch in full.) THEY JAILED MY FRIEND . . . . . . for his coverage of a loud-but-peaceful protest. Plus, he’s black, so he was already on thin ICE. You can determine for yourself — Don Lemon arrest sparks First Amendment debate after Minnesota church protest — whether he’s worth your tax dollars to arrest and prosecute (not an inexpensive undertaking), even though three judges refused to issue an arrest warrant. Anything to distract from the Epstein files, only 200,000 of which are being withheld. But seriously: it’s OK to storm the Capitol and attack police — that warrants a presidential pardon. But reporting on a peaceful protest is a bridge too far? This is America? And now . . . STEPHEN MILLER, ET AL, DECLARE WAR You may find this over-the-top — but, boy, is it a perspective worth considering: Minneapolis Is Fort Sumter In Reverse.