Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrives at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, as he heads toward the Daniel Patrick Manhattan United States Courthouse for an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, and money laundering in New York City, on Jan. 5, 2026. Eduardo Munoz/ReutersThe capture…
Greetings, Dear Reader, Welp, as promised. TRAINS FOR WOMEN In one of my many D.C. online chats yesterday, in mixed-gender company, both the men and women were discussing women’s liberation. Yikes, amirite! Not to worry, we’re all on Team Good Guy, Dear Reader. We had been discussing various vices: gambling,…
Texas officials are urging Georgetown residents to stay away from the San Gabriel River after a massive sewage spill contaminated the waterway. City water utility crews found the overflow Monday at approximately 10 a.m. while checking on unusual conditions at a lift station, CBS Austin reported. The investigation revealed a…
A pair of teen girls from a Dayton group home allegedly stole a staff member’s car and led police on a high-speed chase Monday, authorities said. The girls, 13 and 15-years-old, allegedly stole the car and drove from Dayton to Bowling Green, Ohio, prompting a high-speed chase that occurred around…
WH Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a press conference set for 11 AM ET Wednesday featuring health leaders in the Trump administration. Leavitt notes that a major announcement regarding the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) will be the focus. Leavitt will be joined by the…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a press conference at 10:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 7 to announce new national security technology. …
ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) — Syria’s army began shelling Kurdish-majority neighborhoods in the northern city Aleppo on Wednesday after its deadline for civilians to leave expired, an AFP correspondent said, on the second day of clashes between the two sides.The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces traded blame over who started the…
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested a couple at the U.S.-Mexico border Sunday, saying they were trying to smuggle parrots into the United States. Andres Garcia Mendoza and his wife, Jennifer Garcia, allegedly told a CBP agent that they had nothing to declare, but the agent sent them…
In September 2021, I argued vociferously that Joe Biden’s disgraceful bug-out of Kabul would permanently damage his standing with the American electorate. The humiliation of getting chased out by the Taliban in a chaotic rout ended up sticking to Biden like a yellow stain that no detergent could touch. Advertisement I…
The Senate is set to probe the risks of chemical abortion drugs that pro-life advocates say are not only ending the lives of unborn children but also severely harming thousands of women. A hearing next week is aimed at exposing the dangers of the widely used abortion pill that has…
National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela (Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana). Photo courtesy of Defensa. The ability of U.S. forces to infiltrate Venezuela and seize President Nicolás Maduro, the most heavily guarded man in the country, without a single U.S. casualty raises serious questions about the effectiveness of Venezuela’s armed forces.…
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Listen up, Dolphins!PublishedJanuary 7, 2026 10:30 AM EST•UpdatedJanuary 7, 2026 10:24 AM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkAdd Donald J. Trump to the list of folks pining over John Harbaugh. He joins just about every single NFL team with a head coaching vacancy, and even some who don’t have one!Looking at you, Dolphins. Allegedly,…
REPORT: TRUMP ADMIN PLAYS CARDS AGAINST VENEZUELA: BOOT CHINA, RUSSIA, IRAN & CUBA … GIVE US OIL … ABC: Trump demands Venezuela kick out China and Russia, partner only with US on oil: EXCLUSIVE The Trump administration has told Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez that the regime must meet the…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) — Germany’s greenhouse gas emission cuts slowed sharply in 2025 as the North Sea experienced its warmest year on record, piling pressure Wednesday on the conservative-led government to boost climate protection efforts.Emissions in Europe’s largest economy fell by just 1.5% from the previous year, according to a…
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested a couple at the U.S.-Mexico border Sunday, saying they were trying to smuggle parrots into the United States. Andres Garcia Mendoza and his wife, Jennifer Garcia, allegedly told a CBP agent that they had nothing to declare, but the agent sent them…
The U.S. House Energy Subcommittee holds a hearing on “American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era” at 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 7. Witnesses: Maria Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute John Williams, senior vice president of technical services and external af…
Why is Gov. Tim Walz dropping his reelection campaign? Because you don’t commit billions of dollars in fraud in a small state (the federal government is another matter) without having an inside track. An audit is now uncovering not just fraud, but fraud to cover up fraud. An audit of…
Hallie Shoffner is running for Senate in Arkansas, angling to beat Republican incumbent Tom Cotton. Shoffner’s website pitches the candidate as a “sixth-generation farmer” who wants to “take the fight to Washington.” But Shoffner, according to the Washington Free Beacon, “spent years working as a left-wing activist—and hired a marketing…
Interior minister Diosdado Cabello and new President Delcy Rodríguez. A game of ‘musical chairs’ is ongoing in the Venezuelan security apparatus. The security situation in Venezuela seems very fluid, as the new appointed president Delcy Rodríguez attempts to secure her position by making bold statements of independence, while simultaneously negotiating…
House leaders hold consecutive press conferences on Jan. 7, with Republicans speaking at 10 a.m. ET and Democrats holding their own press conference at 10:45 a.m. ET. …
American forces seized a sanctioned oil tanker flying a Russian flag Wednesday following a weeks-long pursuit of the vessel after it attempted to evade the blockade of Venezuela. “The vessel was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to a warrant issued by a U.S. federal court after being tracked by…
The House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing titled “Full Stream Ahead: Competition and Consumer Choice in Digital Streaming” at 10:00 a.m. ET on Jan. 7. …
January 7, 2026 By Accuracy In Media University officials in Florida are using simple language tweaks to keep Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in higher education, defying a state law banning it. At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), they scrapped the “DEI” title in favor of “belonging,” said FAMU…
By Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, January 07, 2026Yayang Christian Church in Wenzhou, China. | Courtesy ChinaAidA watchdog group that monitors Christian persecution in China is pleading for international attention as Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities appear poised to destroy a prominent church in Wenzhou, a port and industrial…
By Michael Gryboski, Editor Wednesday, January 07, 2026New York Times bestselling author Philip Yancey | Courtesy Randal OlssonPhilip Yancey has admitted to having an extramarital affair with a married woman for eight years, with the bestselling Christian author announcing that he’s stepping away from ministry.In an emailed statement to Christianity…
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Tuesday, January 06, 2026David Green | The Christian PostIn a culture that often measures success by personal achievement, wealth and recognition, David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, contrasts this with the assurance that a life that matters is defined not by what…
By Michael Gryboski, Editor Tuesday, January 06, 2026The Wyoming State Capitol Building in Cheyenne, Wyoming. | Screenshot: Google Maps Wyoming’s highest court has struck two state abortion bans, affirming a lower court decision.In a 4-1 decision released Tuesday in the case of State v. Johnson, the Wyoming Supreme Court struck…
A New York City man with a criminal history that includes sexual assault has been indicted after prosecutors say he posted explicit online threats to kill Jews, members of the New York City Police Department, and federal officials, as reported by Fox News. Nathan White, 54, was arraigned Monday in…
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has resigned from her position following her conviction last month on a felony charge stemming from her actions during an attempted arrest by federal immigration authorities inside a courthouse, as reported by Fox News. Dugan submitted her resignation in a letter dated Saturday…
Vivek Ramaswamy has announced that he picked Ohio state Senate President Rob McColley as his running mate for lieutenant governor in his GOP gubernatorial campaign.Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed his lieutenant governor pick to NBC News on Tuesday. “I’m excited to announce Rob McColley as my running mate to be the next…
Comedy Central’s Ronny Chieng is The Daily Show’s first host-of-the-week for 2026, and he got off to a rough start on Tuesday when he declared that in the aftermath of the capture of Nicolas Maduro that the American people are being told that “they are now the Evil Empire.” Chieng…
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem sent a warning to far-left Gavin Newsom Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Jesse Watters Primetime Tuesday night to deliver a chilling ultimatum to California’s radical Governor Gavin Newsom: the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security is coming, and arrests are coming…
An OLA audit found that the Minnesota Department of Health Services created and backdated records to mislead auditors. Governor Tim Walz appointed Shireen Gandhi as temporary commissioner of DHS in February. They will both be investigated. An OLA performance audit released January 5, 2026, found “widespread failures” in how DHS’s…
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The Trump administration captured now-ousted Venezuelan socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro early on Jan. 3. The Daily Caller’s Thomas English talks about it. SUBSCRIBE to the Thomas English YouTube channel and please support our work by becoming a Daily Caller Patriot subscriber today.
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery logos , in this illustration created on Dec. 5, 2025. Dado Ruvic/ReutersThe Warner Bros. Discovery board recommended on Jan. 7 that shareholders should reject Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid.For months, several companies had engaged in a contentious bidding process to buy the entertainment empire, but…
An “independent” media outlet tied to a pro-China megadonor aims to turn Americans against President Donald Trump for his aggressive stance toward Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. New York City-based nonprofit BreakThrough News has spent years telling its audience, which includes more than a million YouTube subscribers, that the now-captured Maduro’s…
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A hiring sign at a restaurant in Columbia, Md., on June 15, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesU.S. private sector employment increased in December, with small business payrolls rebounding from the previous month’s sharp decline, new ADP data released on Jan. 7 show.Private companies added 41,000 new jobs last month after…
Iman Osman, despite ongoing criminal charges and an active investigation, was sworn in as a new council member. The City of Lewiston officially swore in Iman Osman as one of the four new members of the City Council Monday night, even as he faces active criminal charges and ongoing investigations…
Violating free-speech rights can be costly for a public employer. “Darren Michael, associate professor at Austin Peay State University, has reportedly been reinstated and given $500,000 after being fired over posts about assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk,” reports Mediaite: Tennessee’s WKRN News 2 obtained a copy of a settlement agreement between…
Today Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund announced its endorsement of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) for re-election. Cassidy holds an A+ on SBA Pro-Life America’s National Pro-Life Scorecard for his consistent pro-life record. SUPPORT LIFENEWS! If you want to help fight abortion, please donate to LifeNews.com! “Senator Bill Cassidy’s leadership on life is…
A fresh NIL deal signed last week is now at the center of a potential legal battle as Washington challenges the quarterback’s attempt to leave football program.PublishedJanuary 7, 2026 9:40 AM EST•UpdatedJanuary 7, 2026 9:27 AM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkDemond Williams Jr. signed a new NIL contract with Washington just days ago…
U.S. forces seized one tanker and are pursuing another on Wednesday. The seized tanker, Bella 1, was escorted by a Russian Submarine. The United States seized the Russian‑flagged oil tanker Bella 1 in the Atlantic after a dramatic weeks‑long pursuit, officials confirmed. The operation, led by the Department of Homeland…
The U.S. European Command announced the seizure of a Venezuela-linked oil tanker for violations of U.S. sanctions in a post on X on Wednesday. U.S. forces had been trailing the vessel since last month after it tried to evade a U.S. blockade around Venezuela. The ship was sanctioned by the…
(Will Porter, Antiwar.com) Denmark’s premier has warned that US military action against Greenland would unravel the NATO alliance and the entire international order, after President Donald Trump reiterated hopes to take over the country.Speaking to Danish broadcasters on Monday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned “unacceptable pressure” by the Trump administration to…
Heartbeat International announced today that its 24/7 helpline, Option Line, has surpassed more than 1.3 million connections with men and women in 2025 — more than tripling the number of connections from the previous year and representing the highest annual total in the program’s history. Follow LifeNews.com on Instagram for pro-life pictures…
SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith denounced Democrats for their criticism of the Trump administration’s capture and removal of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolás Maduro during a special edition of “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.” on Tuesday. The first Trump administration placed a $15 million bounty on Maduro in 2020, which the Biden…
(Kyle Anzalone, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump said the US had no plans to hold elections in Venezuela. He said elections are currently impossible, and the country must first be helped by the US.“We have to fix the country first. You can’t have an election. There’s no way the people could even…