[SunkenCiv]

Today had that nice wintertime gun-metal-gray sky, but wasn't bad. Kinda bright, sunlight filtered through the overcast. Apparently it's going to get up into the low 50s later this week. My kind of winter, so far. Also, FR has been great so far this week.

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[CharlesOConnell]

Lt. Michael Byrd, Capitol Police Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt Dead on Jan. 6 in Cold Blood, Allegedly Operates Unaccredited Home Daycare in Maryland Tied to $190M in HHS Funds.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/developing-lt-michael-byrd-who-shot-ashli-babbitt/