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A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, connected to the tragic death of 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, has reportedly vanished from public view amid intense scrutiny.The Daily Mail identified the agent as Jonathan Ross, 43, noting that a Special Response Team searched his five-bedroom home last week, removing items including plastic crates, a computer tower, and picture frames on Friday, while his family appears to have gone into hiding alongside him. Meanwhile, authorities have not officially named Ross as the shooter, and competing narratives from political leaders and family members have fueled public debate over the incident. The…

President Donald Trump was caught on video appearing to mouth an expletive and make an obscene gesture toward a heckler during a visit to a Ford factory in Michigan Tuesday, a moment the White House later defended as an “appropriate and unambiguous response.”The video, first published by TMZ, shows Trump briefly turning toward someone shouting from the crowd as he walked through the Ford River Rouge complex in Dearborn. In the video, Trump appears to mouth the words “f— you” twice and gestures with his middle finger. Watch the latest video at foxnews.com TMZ reported that the exchange followed a…

Could a county sheriff’s words cross the line into intimidation over a critical immigration vote?North Carolina State Rep. Carla Cunningham, a Charlotte Democrat, has accused Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden of attempting to pressure her against supporting a bill to enforce cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Cunningham’s Claims of Intimidation Surface The allegation centers on a phone call before a July 2025 vote to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 318 (HB 318), which mandates sheriffs honor ICE detainers by holding unauthorized migrants for an additional 48 hours, according to the Daily Caller. Cunningham, the only…

Donald Trump has dropped a major economic hammer on countries dealing with Iran, announcing a sweeping tariff that could reshape global trade dynamics.Effective immediately, any nation conducting business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will face a 25% tariff on all trade with the United States, as declared by Trump in a recent Truth Social post. This policy targets key Iranian trade partners like China, which receives 80-90% of Iran’s crude exports, as well as Brazil, Turkey, and Russia. Meanwhile, unrest in Iran has escalated since protests erupted in December over inflation and the rial’s collapse, with over 500 demonstrators…

Washington is buzzing with tension as a Justice Department probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell raises questions about central bank independence.On Sunday, Powell revealed that the Justice Department had served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas related to his earlier testimony on the Washington headquarters renovation project. The following day, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed reporters outside the White House, stating that President Donald Trump did not instruct DOJ officials to investigate Powell. The inquiry, approved by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, focuses on Powell’s public statements and spending records tied to a renovation project reportedly $700…

The Supreme Court is diving into a pivotal case that could redefine sports in schools across America.On Tuesday, the justices began hearing arguments in West Virginia v. B.P.J., a significant Title IX case concerning state restrictions on transgender girls participating in girls’ and women’s school sports teams. The case stems from a 2021 West Virginia law that prohibits transgender girls from competing on female sports teams. A ruling, expected by the end of the court’s term this summer, could impact how schools nationwide apply Title IX’s ban on sex discrimination and regulate sex-segregated sports. The dispute originated when a biological…

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Scott Adams, the iconic cartoonist behind the “Dilbert” comic strip, has passed away at 68, leaving behind a legacy of sharp wit and cultural commentary.Adams died after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, as announced by his first ex-wife, Shelly, during a live stream on “Real Coffee with Scott Adams.” President Donald Trump paid tribute to Adams, sharing a photo of them together in the Oval Office and offering condolences to his family. Shelly also revealed that Adams entered hospice care earlier this month due to his rapidly declining health, with nurses and family providing end-of-life support. Adams’ death marks…

The U.S. embassy in Caracas on Jan. 9, 2026. Federico Parra/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Venezuelan regime released multiple detained Americans, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, in what U.S. officials described as a constructive move following the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.“We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela,” the State Department said in a statement. “This is an important step in the right direction by the interim authorities.”We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) has thrust himself into a high-stakes legal battle with the Pentagon, filing a federal civil lawsuit against War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday.Sen. Kelly, a retired Navy captain, is challenging a formal censure by the War Department and a review that could downgrade his retired rank, potentially cutting his military retirement pay. The lawsuit stems from a video message in which Kelly and other lawmakers urged U.S. service members to refuse unlawful orders from the Trump administration. The Pentagon claims the review is justified due to Kelly’s public statements on service members’ duties and their obligation…

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen † . Posted in Uncategorized

The U.S. stepped up airstrikes in Somalia in January, targeting al-Shabab and the local affiliate of the Islamic State group, ISIS, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).In a Jan. 12 release, AFRICOM said U.S. forces, working with the Somali federal government, carried out airstrikes against al-Shabab militants. AFRICOM said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to “degrade the group’s ability to threaten the U.S. homeland, U.S. forces and Americans overseas.” Airstrikes against ISIS—Somalia were also reported on Jan. 11 and Jan. 9 in northern Somalia, including the Golis Mountains region of Puntland, southeast of Bosaso. Additional airstrikes targeting al-Shabab…

The family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week after clipping him with her SUV, was forced to address unsubstantiated rumors she had a lengthy rap sheet in an emotional plea.“I’ve been pretty quiet about this, because I wanted to wait until our family could piece together a statement… and it is finally published,” Good’s sister-in-law Morgan Fletcher wrote on Facebook Monday. “You never think the passing of a loved one will be high profile… or a massively divisive, political topic,” she said. “We are grieving. Heavily. And yes, we see…

Los Angeles Police reported arrested actor Kiefer Sutherland on suspicion of felony criminal threats in relation to an altercation with a ride-share driver. NBC4 News reported January 13 that police arrested he actor Monday just after midnight after receiving a report of an assault involving a ride-share driver near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in the Hollywood area. They reported that the suspect – later identified as Sutherland – was accused of assaulting the driver inside the vehicle.[embedded content] The circumstances leading up to the alleged incident, and the identity of the rideshare driver remain unclear. There were no reports…

Congress has less than a month to pass the remaining appropriations bills providing fiscal 2026 funding for federal agencies, but House Republicans are convinced it’s possible.House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Tuesday that he believes lawmakers can pass the remaining nine of 12 funding bills by the Jan. 30 deadline, negating the need for a Continuing Resolution to prevent a government shutdown. “We cannot govern by CR or omnibus. And when we do that, it also loses Congress’s opportunity and credibility,” Johnson added. “It’s taken a while, but we are finally moving that boulder uphill.” Following Johnson’s remarks, lawmakers…

It’s not just Somali nationals in Minnesota who’ve been charged in a widescale scheme to defraud taxpayer-funded federal welfare programs. Haitian and Yemeni immigrants have also been charged with stealing tens of millions of dollars from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the Biden administration.SNAP is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state agencies. Recipients use EBT (electronic benefit transfer) cards to purchase qualifying SNAP food items. U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, Republicans from Texas, argue foreign nationals who defraud the federal government should face consequences, including revoking potential citizenship privileges and deportation, The Center Square…

Los Angeles County is considering designating ICE-free zones as a response to the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.The proposal comes from Los Angeles County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis, who sit on a board that governs the county. The plan is for an ordinance to be drafted and brought before the board. Speaking during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Horvath said, “Our federal government is killing its own citizens” in broad daylight and in front of witnesses and cameras. “People have been shot; people have been killed; families have been shattered,” said Horvath. One of those people was…

Days after Gov. Gavin Newsom released his budget proposal, the nonpartisan California Legislative Analyst’s Office released its own report that addressed Newsom’s rosier-than-anticipated budget outlook for the coming year.The Legislative Analyst’s Office assessment of the governor’s budget deems it’s “alarming” because of the administration’s multiyear budget deficits. The assessment, released late Monday, also adds that while Newsom’s budget acknowledged the budget challenges facing California, the governor didn’t advance a solution for closing the $18 billion budget gap the LAO projected in its initial budget outlook in November. The LAO also said the Democratic governor’s budget presumes higher revenues and that…

The State Department confirmed Tuesday that several detained Americans have been released from Venezuela under the country’s interim government. The move marks the first release of U.S. prisoners since the United States arrested former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, last week and took them to New York City to face federal conspiracy, drugs and weapons charges. The country is currently being led by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. A State Department official told the New York Times that at least three Americans have been released so far, including one who was held in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. …

The dust has settled on the second Trump interview of the Bari Weiss Era at CBS News. It is another positive step in the right direction, away from the usual talking point-laden gotchafests. For the chattering classes, they will most certainly hate it and hysterically point to it as further proof of Trump’s supposed erosion of the hallowed norms of the journalistic profession. In keeping with CBS practices, the totality of the interview was quickly made available. In this instance, by airing in its entirety on theCBS Evening News. Anchor Tony Dokoupil acquitted himself well, being firm but respectful. He…

President Trump on Tuesday threatened to take “very strong action” against the Iranian regime if anti-government protesters are executed. “I haven’t heard about the hanging. If they hang ’em, you’re gonna see some things that – I don’t know what you’re – where you come from and what your thought process is, but you’ll perhaps be very happy,” Trump told “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil during an interview in Detroit. When Dokoupil asked the president to clarify what he meant, Trump responded: “If they do such a thing, we will take very strong action.” More than 2,000 Iranians have…

Former President Bill Clinton did not appear today for his scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to appear tomorrow, though it remains to be seen whether she will comply.At 10:07 a.m. today, House Oversight Committee counsel initiated the deposition of former President William J. Clinton, noting for the record that he was not present. Exhibit materials included prior communications from Clinton’s attorney, David Kendall, acknowledging receipt of the original subpoena in August and a follow-up letter from Chairman Comer on December 15, 2025, warning that failure to appear could trigger contempt of Congress proceedings. As…

President Donald Trump issued one of his strongest public statements yet in support of anti-regime protesters in Iran as reports of a sweeping government crackdown continue to emerge, including mass arrests, executions, and rising civilian deaths.As demonstrations against Iran’s ruling theocracy intensify, Trump announced that he has canceled all talks with Iranian officials, warned that those responsible for killing protesters will face consequences, and urged demonstrators to continue resisting the regime. Posting Tuesday on Truth Social, Trump directly addressed Iranians taking part in the protests, encouraging them to persist and document abuses committed by government forces. “Iranian patriots, keep protesting…

The Chicago Teachers Union’s (CTU) social media accounts disseminated a flyer across multiple platforms that misspelled the word “governor.” CTU’s official accounts on X, Facebook and TikTok posted the flyer, which began with the line “TELL GOVERNER [sic] PRITZKER.” After school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis posted the misspelled flyer to X, the CTU deleted its posts featuring the spelling error on all three of the platforms.The CTU, which represents teachers in the public school system of the third-largest city in the United States, did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment. (RELATED: Controversial Left-Wing Chicago…

Two female former employees accused legendary singer Julio Iglesias of sexual assault and human trafficking. The women, a domestic worker and a physical therapist employed at Iglesias’ Caribbean mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, claimed they were subjected “to inappropriate touching, insults and humiliation … in an atmosphere of control and constant harassment,” according to The Guardian. The alleged assaults took place in 2021.They alleged victims filed a formal complaint Tuesday at Spain’s highest criminal court, the Audiencia Nacional. Spanish singer Julio Iglesias performs live on stage at Wembley Arena in London on 4th June 1995. (Photo by…

Democrat Senator Elissa Slotkin (MI) said she is being investigated by federal prosecutors after she urged members of the military to defy President Trump. In November, without offering any specifics, Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), along with Democrat Reps. Maggie Goodlander (NH), Jason Crow (CO), Chris Deluzio (PA), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA) repeatedly stated, “You can refuse illegal orders,” or “You must refuse illegal orders,” in a viral video. Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, was the organizer of the video. She was the ringleader and proudly urged US service members to defy orders from President Trump and…

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became famous for her work on the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project. Her work was memorialized in ‘On Account of Sex’ which was also made into a documentary during the heyday of ‘RBG’ fever. Now the ACLU is vocally denying the existence of women. Some years back the ACLU filed a motion “to deny the allegation that ‘human beings’ are ‘sexually dimorphic, divided into males and females each with reproductive systems, hormones, and chromosomes that result in significant differences between men[] and women[.]’” Now in court over a transgender case in which a sympathetic male defendant wants to…

Federal agents investigating a Somali immigrant operation that moved massive amounts of cash in suitcases from the Minneapolis airport to overseas have uncovered a new leg of the courier journey: the Columbus, Ohio airport.Homeland Security Department officials told Just the News that Transportation Security Administration agents tracked and flagged about $136 million in bulk cash in outbound luggage at the passenger checkpoints at John Glenn Columbus International Airport since November 2023. The cash movements were made by U.S. citizens of Somali origin who flew out of the Columbus airport en route to either the airports in Minneapolis or Atlanta, and…

When the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgery as treatment options for gender-confused youth last year, it unexpectedly riled up the law’s supporters by adopting much of the language and assumptions of the gender ideology movement, including that sex itself can be changed.It was deja vu all over again at the high court Tuesday for a pair of hearings on Idaho and West Virginia laws that ban males from competing in girls’ sports, with apparently at least five votes for upholding the laws but the same activist lingo and pseudoscience. Both Democratic and Republican nominees on the nine-member court…

While Denmark’s leaders downplay the threat to Greenland posed by Russia and China amidst President Donald Trump’s outspoken desire to acquire the frozen island, Denmark’s Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS) recently released an assessment bluntly warning of Russian and Chinese military ambitions toward and expansion around Greenland and the Arctic.Trump said last week that the U.S. needs Greenland “from the standpoint of national security” as he argued that the frozen autonomous territory owned by Denmark was “covered” with Russian and Chinese ships. Top Danish foreign policy and defense officials quickly sought to push back on Trump’s claims, claiming there are not Russian and Chinese…

Among the fresh questions being pursued by the new House Judiciary Subcommittee on Jan. 6 is the revelation that the National Guard officers stationed at a metro station near the Republican National Committee were recalled from their posts because of optics, within a block from where a pipe bomb was discovered that day, after being planted the night before.  The inaugural hearing of the subcommittee on Wednesday afternoon will seek to answer why this happened and how FBI investigators failed to identify and apprehend the alleged pipe bomber for years, despite being in possession of all the evidence agency Director Kash…

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump traveled to Michigan to visit one of Ford Motor’s premier factories that produces its popular F-150 pickup truck, and to speak at the Detroit Economic Club, disregarding criticisms that his focus has been too oriented towards foreign policy. Whether there’s any veracity to the criticism, Trump made it abundantly clear on Tuesday that his focus is squarely on the homeland.   American manufacturing, jobs and “Making Driving Great Again” were center stage during his speech to the group at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, including the dramatic turnaround of the U.S. auto industry since Trump took office…

A Department of Homeland Security employee has allegedly leaked sensitive and personal information regarding thousands of federal immigration officers to an anti-ICE website, the Daily Beast reported Tuesday.The leak occurred in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis last week, whom authorities claimed was trying to ram Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers with her car.  ICE List founder Dominick Skinner told the Daily Beast that the employee gave him the list on Monday, which contained sensitive information about approximately 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees.  Skinner, who is Irish with American relatives, is based in the…

Zohran Mamdani – Screencap of Twitter/X video. A staffer for New York City’s city council was recently detained by federal agents because he overstayed his Visa and is accused of assault and Mayor Zohran Mamdani is spitting mad about this. Mamdani is angry for the same reason that people like Ilhan Omar are mad about ICE and deportations. They’re mad because these are the people that they actually see as their constituents. Not the American people, but people who are in the country illegally. They do not seem to understand that this is exactly the message they are sending with…

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld tore into MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Tuesday, saying that Scarborough has no credibility lecturing the public about who is qualified to serve in any given job. Scarborough criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling the federal agents “clowns” on television who lack proper training. Gutfeld said on “The Five” that Scarborough forfeited any authority to assess competence or health after repeatedly portraying Biden as fit for office.“We see these clowns on TV with improper training, and we understand they’re doing everything wrong,” Scarborough said. WATCH:  🚨 GUTFELD TORCHES JOE SCARBOROUGH “Joe… should not be…

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday overwhelmingly shot down an appeal by art advocates to save Vaillancourt Fountain from being removed over concerns about its structural integrity.The 10-1 vote, with District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder in opposition, affirms a plan passed by the San Francisco Arts Commission to disassemble the brutalist structure and store it at an off-site facility for further investigation into its structural integrity.“Whether or not the Recreation and Parks Department in the past neglected the maintenance of the fountain, the fact is that right now, the fountain is not working and presents…

Bill and Hillary Clinton were asked to testify before a House hearing about Jeffrey Epstein. “Every person has to decide when have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country,” the Clintons declare. “For us, now is that time.” And they’re going to fight by not testifying about Epstein. Their full reply was an 8-page letter that had more arm-waving and pulpit-pounding than unusual even for the Clintons, touching on… 1. Renee Good being shot after trying to drive over an ICE officer 2. The arrests of Muslim terrorists 3. Praise for Rep. Thomas Massie 4.…

Screencap of Twitter/X video. It’s amazing the lengths Jon Stewart will go to in order to defend the left. During a recent episode of the ‘Daily Show’ on Comedy Central, Stewart defended the actions of Renee Good, by describing what she did as a ‘small act of defiance.’ The woman aimed her two-thousand pound vehicle at an ICE agent and put her foot on the gas pedal. That is not a small act. It was a potentially deadly move for the ICE agent in front of her car and it ended up being actually deadly for her. But Jon Stewart…

Please follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Gettr, Truth Social, Twitter Last weekend, seven Republican gubernatorial candidates were invited to a forum in Greeley, CO. Three attended: Representative Scott Bottoms, Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell, and State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer.  Notably absent were Victor Marx, the fundraising front-runner, and Greg Lopez, who recently changed his affiliation to run as an unaffiliated/independent candidate, bypassing the GOP primary where polling showed limited support.  The discussion was largely respectful and substantive, though points of disagreement highlighted contrasts in style and priorities. Here are the highlights, and where they line up on the…

On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) responded to a question over whether she would support shutting down the government over ICE funding by stating that “I can’t see any way that I could provide more funding to an agency that is completely out of control.” But she wants to see bipartisan standards for the agency. Host Kaitlan Collins asked, “Would you be willing to shut the government down when it comes to ICE funding, like some of your Democratic colleagues have suggested?” Smith answered, “Well, listen, what I have said is that I can’t see…

At the heart of the drama in the Public Service Commission of 2025 is a former commission President with a history of campaign and ethics violations Public Record Please follow us on X and Telegram Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar, who was recently ousted as the Public Service Commission President, appears to have a history of violating rules. Including in 2008 when he was accused of the unlawful use of state resources and receiving unlawful gifts. Though he fought the charges against him, most were upheld. This included soliciting funds from agencies he oversees in his elected role and using a commission email…

NYC Mayoral Aide Cea Weaver. Credit: Laura Flanders & Friends YouTube Screenshot Zohran Mamdani’s tenant advocate, or housing czar, Cea Weaver apparently used to teach a course at New York University, but the school appears to be scrubbing their website of any mentions of her. The school is claiming that it’s because Weaver has been facing harassment over her communist ideas like collectivizing housing. Would the school have to do this if her ideas were popular or even just sane? The Washington Free Beacon reports: NYU Deletes Extremist Mamdani Housing Czar’s Information From Website As Cea Weaver Faces ‘Harassment’ Over…

The Maryland General Assembly starts Wednesday, January 14. As it begins, the Maryland Freedom Caucus points out a major scandal in the State. From a January 12th Maryland Freedom Caucus Press Release: Earlier this week, investigative reporting revealed what can only be described as a major scandal inside the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) — one involving a federally funded food assistance program designed to support Maryland’s most vulnerable families. According to whistleblowers who spoke with Spotlight on Maryland, senior state officials allegedly intentionally left known, correctable food stamp payment errors unresolved in order to preserve a high error rate and delay approximately $240 million in federal…

Tuesday on CNN’s “The Lead,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the Trump administration’s focus of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good on her wife was “monstrous.” Host Jake Tapper said, “The Justice Department does not believe there is evidence to back a criminal investigation into the actions of the ICE agents, who last week fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Deputy Attorney General Todd Bland said in a statement, quote, there is currently no basis for a criminal civil investigation, unquote. It’s a sign that investigators are not examining the evidence or the conduct of the…

Tuesday on MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will bring their “gun violence” to all our communities unless they are stopped. Frost said, “Honestly, it goes back to when I first saw that video of her being shot and killed, is that it was actually a very familiar video to me because as someone who’s worked on ending gun violence since I was 15 years old, this was gun violence, gun violence done by the state.” He added, “As someone who was organizing during Black Lives Matter on the streets of Orlando, who…

President Donald Trump is reportedly still unhappy with the performance of Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a new report. Administration sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal reportedly said Trump finds Bondi weak and ineffective in executing his agenda. She has had numerous criminal referrals she did nothing about them. The president believes Bondi is not moving quickly enough to prosecute many of the people referred criminally and has failed to mitigate the Jeffrey Epstein cloud surrounding the White House. Bondi has become aware of Trump’s frustration, with her spokesman stating she remains focused on executing Trump’s directive to…

Screenshot, Pope Leo XIV on X Please Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Gettr, Truth Social, Twitter, YouTube Pope Leo XIV warned world leaders that the goal of peace cannot be achieved while Christians are being persecuted, the dignity of human life is pushed to the wayside, and religious freedom of expression is suppressed. Speaking in English to the diplomats accredited to the Holy See, Leo delivered Friday what is dubbed the pope’s “state of the world” address – often viewed as one in which he sets forward his essential priorities with regard to foreign policy. While many faithful Catholics continue to weigh whether Pope Leo will significantly distinguish himself from his…

Border Patrol vehicles are seen along the fence at the southern US border with Mexico in Douglas, Ariz., on April 3, 2025. David Swanson/AFP via Getty ImagesRepublican political fortunes could hinge on the effects of President Trump’s immigration crackdown, according to the authors of a report from the Brookings Institute. A Republican representative from Florida has written a bill she says will enable the country to cross this immigration divide, but the bill must first cross the political divide in Congress.The authors of the report, “Macroeconomic Implications of Immigration Flows in 2025 and 2026: January 2026 update,” estimate a net…

Following a short period of milder weather, winter is poised to make a forceful comeback across much of the eastern United States for the remainder of January, delivering Arctic-level cold and multiple rounds of snowfall to the Great Lakes region and the interior Northeast. The chill will extend southward into portions of the Southeast, where elevated areas in North Carolina and Tennessee stand a good chance of seeing snow as weather systems traverse the region. (RELATED: At Least 25 States To Be Impacted By Winter Storm Threatening Heavy Snow)On the opposite side of the country, the West Coast is expected…

By Christian Daily International/Morning Star NewsTuesday, January 13, 2026Quick SummaryAI SummaryFulani herdsmen killed 13 Christians in Benue State, Nigeria.Four Christians were shot in their homes on January 1, and nine others were killed on January 5-6.Residents report ongoing violence and missing persons following the attacks.An artificial intelligence-powered tool created this summary based on the source article. The summary has undergone review and verification by an editor.See SummaryABUJA, Nigeria — Fulani herdsmen in Benue state, Nigeria, killed four Christians on Monday and nine others on Jan. 5-6, sources said.Ochi Igbade, one of the four Christians killed in attack on Otobi Akpa village,…