It’s been a bit since I had a chance to talk about one of these – or the time, frankly, all things blowing up in the world considered.But this one kind of hit close to where I grew up – right across the border from our little New Jersey mountain…
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The Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix was evacuated late Monday morning after a suspicious package tested positive for explosives. Nearby buildings were also evacuated. “Please note the building is currently closed due to a hazardous situation,” the alert read. “Staff: Sending a quick update on this morning’s safety threat. A…
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) holds a press conference in Miami at 9:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 5. …
The agency crafted the proposal to adhere to a 2023 D.C. Circuit decision, despite its opinion that the toxic chemical is not prevalent enough warrant the potential costs of testing for it.WASHINGTON (CN) — The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Monday it would set a new limit on the toxic…
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — The Department of Justice on Monday asked a Ninth Circuit panel to vacate a preliminary injunction barring federal law enforcement from using excessive and indiscriminate force against journalists covering protests in Southern California.“This injunction is so overbroad and so unworkable in so many different ways that…
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) speaks during a House Rules Committee meeting in Washington on June 20, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesWASHINGTON—Appropriators in the House and Senate have moved forward on regular appropriations for 2026, issuing a bipartisan, three-bill package that would fund parts of the federal government through the end…
Another Florida Man story that somehow checks every box.PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 5:10 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 5:16 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkA quick stop at a construction site for a Florida man who claims he was on his way to a costume party last month seemed like a good idea. Maybe it…
Two illegal migrant truck drivers accused of hauling millions in cocaine across the country had obtained their commercial driver’s licenses in California. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged detainer requests for 25-year-old Gurpreet Singh and 30-year-old Jasper Singh, both of whom are Indian nationals living unlawfully in the U.S.,…
On November 6th, a day after the disappointing results in New Jersey and Virginia’s off-cycle elections, and the coronation of Comrade Zohran Mamdani to be the Marxist-in-chief of New York City, Politico came out with the headline – Donald Trump Enters His Lame Duck Era. In two weeks, Donald Trump will…
A new Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) report released Monday alleges that Brandon Phillips, a top aide to Senate candidate Republican Georgia Rep. Mike Collins, hired a district intern with whom he had a “preexisting personal romantic relationship.” The OCC report, which was released by the House Ethics Committee, alleges…
(Money Metals News Service) Money Metals’ well-stocked silver inventory situation is attracting new attention at a time when intense retail demand has wiped out many other precious metals dealers’ inventories. Commenters all over social media have been chirping about the fact that major online dealers (other than Money Metals) are…
(Sound Money Defense League, Money Metals News Service) Three pro-gold and silver groups have teamed up to present the inaugural Sound Money Review, a new, one-of-a-kind collection of writings dedicated solely to immortalizing and advancing principles of sound money.The Review, presented by Money Metals Exchange, Sound Money Defense League, and Sound Money Foundation, aims to curate and…
Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler said Monday that Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement that he was not seeking reelection will not impact her department’s investigation into alleged fraud in the state.Walz made the announcement earlier Monday, in which he cited large-scale fraud scandals involving billions of dollars in…
Narrative consistency on economic coverage is definitely not one of CNN’s strongest suits, and its latest pile of garbage it spewed to harangue President Donald Trump’s economy is case-in-point. CNN Business Executive Editor David Goldman, who’s developed a reputation at MRC for being one of the most logically inconsistent economic…
The man arrested for vandalizing the Cincinnati home of pro-life Vice President J.D. Vance identifies as transgender and goes by the name “Julia DeFoor,” while his father is a surgeon who has donated to Democrats, according to reports. William DeFoor, 26, was charged with obstructing official business, criminal damaging or…
President Trump has announced his lawless actions are somehow justified concerning Venezuela is just like his predecessors in previous wars. Trump told the people the US would “run Venezuela”. No idea where that was authorized in the Constitution. He also said openly that Venezuela’s oil is the US’. No, it’s…
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A photograph showing a WESCAM MX-15 EO/IR imaging system, manufactured by L3Harris Technologies, in Aix-en-Provence, southeastern France, on Sept. 5, 2025. Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty ImagesPrivate investment buyout firm AE Industrial Partners announced on Jan. 5 that it acquired a controlling interest in the space propulsion and power systems business…
As a Dolphins fan, I think I speak for the entire fanbase when I say, “Good riddance!” After the Miami Dolphins sidelined quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the wake of their Dec. 15 defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers, many observers felt that his tenure with the team was likely drawing to…
A resident dean at Harvard University was removed from his position after past social media posts attacking police, denouncing “whiteness,” and musing on the death of President Donald Trump resurfaced and went viral, The Harvard Crimson reported Monday. Gregory Davis, who served as Harvard’s Dunster House Allston Burr Resident Dean…
A 53-year-old man armed with a sword remains barricaded inside his Ypsilanti, Michigan home after a standoff with police stretched past 24 hours. The incident began around 12:20 p.m. Sunday when officers responded to a neighbor dispute on West Cross Street, CBS Detroit reported. The man approached police aggressively while…
Careful, lady! That’s $143 million guaranteed on your back!PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 4:50 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 4:50 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkHow ’bout them Jacksonville Jaguars, ladies and gentlemen!After years of obscurity and irrelevance, The Boys of Duval have completed one of the most successful single-season turnarounds in the last 25 years,…
The U.S. Congress Intelligence Committee leader and party leaders (Gang of Eight) speak after a briefing on Venezuela on the afternoon of Jan. 5. …
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer rebuked CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil on “The Huddle” on Monday over his pledge to prioritize “the average American” over “elites” in his coverage. Dokoupil, who became the new host of “CBS Evening News” in January, said during a Thursday message to viewers…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-01-05/venezuela-s-oil-reserves-open-up-after-maduro-arrest-but-will-need-investment Bloomberg Excerpt: Everything we thought we knew about world oil markets changed with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro this weekend. The sight of the former strongman blindfolded and handcuffed on a US warship headed to New York to face drug trafficking charges sent shock waves around the…
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/venezuela-oil-reserves-us-strike-trump-what-to-know/ CBS News excerpt: The U.S. strike on Venezuela has renewed focus on the country’s oil sector, which includes some of the richest crude reserves in the world. “We’re going to rebuild the oil infrastructure, which will cost billions of dollars, it will be paid for by the oil companies directly.…
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/maduro-overthrow-could-pave-the-way-for-us-oil-companies-to-recover-venezuela-assets.html By Spencer Kimball Excerpt: Regime change in Venezuela could pave the way for the return of U.S. oil majors to the South American nation, which has the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world. President Donald Trump called for U.S. oil companies to invest billions of dollars in Venezuela’s energy sector, hours after…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference at 4:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 5. …
https://joannenova.com.au/2026/01/climate-terrorism-militant-left-activists-use-grid-arson-to-blackout-45000-berlin-homes-in-midwinter/ They wanted to “cut the juice to the ruling class” By Jo Nova Saving the world now means committing arson, and cutting off grandma’s electricity for days in midwinter Germany. The attack burned through a cable connected to one of Berlin’s gas plants. The so-called Vulkangruppe (Volcano Group) claimed…
U-Haul trucks sit at one of the company’s rental facilities in Chicago on Dec. 13, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThe Lone Star State has reclaimed its top spot as the nation’s leading growth state for 2025.A Jan. 5 U-Haul Growth Index report showed that Texas took the lead for the seventh…
This undated photo made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish at a CDC laboratory. The Canadian Press/Shawn Lockhart-CDC via APU.S. health officials confirmed that more than 7,700 cases of a deadly drug-resistant fungus were reported in…
Credit where it is due. Robert Griffin III has become more of a voice of reason in recent months. As a result, race idolaters like Ryan Clark have tried to diminish his credibility by belittling him for marrying a white woman. Apparently, a black man marrying a white woman is a…
The ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro yielded some speculators a big payday on prediction markets, with one bettor winning a whopping $400,000 as a result of the dictator’s capture and removal. One newly created account on the prediction platform Polymarket speculated on Friday that Maduro would be out of…
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) Many pundits credited a multi-billion-dollar fraud scandal with forcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz from his reelection bid after Waltz’s Monday morning announcement. BREAKING: Gov. Tim Walz has dropped out of the 2026 Minnesota Governor’s race amid a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal in his state. pic.twitter.com/MJhmPLTJ6t —…
Bodybuilder and “Scary Movie” actress Jayne Trcka was reportedly found dead in her kitchen Dec. 12 at the age of 62. Trcka’s son confirmed she died in her San Diego home, TMZ reported. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that a friend became concerned after several failed attempts to reach…
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) posted a photo on X on Monday of himself and President Donald Trump posing with a hat that reads “Make Iran Great Again” amid threats of another US and Israeli war against Iran. “Another great day with [President Trump], who has brought America…
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(Sarah Roderick-Fitch, The Center Square) Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty as he was arraigned in a New York court on Monday, facing federal drug and weapons charges.Maduro described himself as a “decent man,” claiming to be the president of Venezuela, despite the U.S. and dozens of countries…
NEW YORK CITY—Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their first court appearance on Jan. 5 after a surprise capture by the United States just days earlier in Caracas.Both pleaded not guilty while offering some statements on the case. Their brief appearance came after the Justice…
Casey Dawson, a 2022 bronze medalist, is back for the 2026 Winter Olympics after winning the 5,000-meter at trials.PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 4:10 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 4:10 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkForget 24 hours at Waffle House, stand-up comedy or a bad tattoo. U.S. speed skater Casey Dawson will serve his last-place…
A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) canine tackled a suspect who allegedly fired a gun at a police helicopter during a nearly four-hour standoff on Nov. 20, authorities said. The LAPD’s 77th Street Patrol Division responded to the scene around 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 following a report of a…
Democrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration continued to engage with Chinese government officials months after firing alleged China mole Linda Sun, records obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation show. Email records obtained by the DCNF show that Hochul’s office discussed welcoming a government delegation from Henan Province —…
By Michael Gryboski, Editor Monday, January 05, 2026Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Oct. 1, 2024, in New York City. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesFormer Democrat vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not seek a third term…
Elizabeth Hurley welcomed the new year with a Bond-inspired appearance that drew widespread attention after she shared photos from a 007-themed New Year’s Eve celebration, as reported by Page Six. Hurley, 60, posted images showing herself dressed in a white fur coat worn over a matching belted bikini while attending…
A public back-and-forth unfolded as 2026 began between President Donald Trump and Hollywood actor George Clooney, following reports that Clooney and his family have obtained French citizenship and plan to raise their children abroad, as reported by The Gateway Pundit. As first reported by The Gateway Pundit, Clooney and his…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio forcefully defended the Trump administration’s operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, sharply rebuking CBS host Margaret Brennan during a tense exchange on Sunday’s broadcast of Face the Nation, as reported by Fox News. The exchange unfolded as Brennan pressed Rubio…
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday night that Cuba’s communist government is facing an uncertain future following the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, warning that the Havana regime’s “days are numbered.” Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, made the remarks while traveling back to Washington aboard Air Force…
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced renewed scrutiny over the weekend after criticizing President Donald Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, only for a past statement calling for Maduro’s removal to resurface, as reported by the Gateway Pundit. Buttigieg, who served in the Biden administration, reacted publicly on…
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., on Monday hit back at Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after he announced an administrative action to downgrade his retirement pension over the senator’s participation in a video he called “seditious.”Late last year, Kelly appeared alongside Democratic lawmakers in a video urging members of the military…