In a video that went viral on social media, several ICE agents were confronted by angry diners at Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina in St. Paul, Minnesota, amid nationwide tensions following the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Tense Video footage shows…
Things got extremely funny in the Senate after a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) hearing titled “Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs” went off the rails on Wednesday, January 14, with Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) absolutely roasting a witness who refused to say whether…
Former NFL quarterback-turned-leftist-activist Colin Kaepernick seems to be learning the meaning of “go woke, go broke,” the hard way, as new reports say that he has sold his New York City condo for a lot less than what he first paid for it. Jennifer Gould, a reporter for The New…
A close-up shot of a SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., on Nov. 1, 2025. Nam Y. Huh/AP PhotoA federal judge on Jan. 14 stopped the Trump administration from withholding $80 million in administrative costs for Minnesota’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), ruling…
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez claimed during a Thursday speech at the nation’s parliament that “if I have to go to Washington, I’ll go standing up, not crawling.” Rodríguez visited the Venezuelan National Assembly — led by her brother Jorge Rodríguez — to present the executive’s 2025 yearly report on behalf…
A “Foreclosure” sign is seen in front of a home in Antioch, Calif., on Oct. 15, 2007. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesHome foreclosures across America were on the rise in 2025, increasing by 14 percent from 2024, with Florida experiencing the highest numbers in the nation.In its Jan. 15 report, property data…
Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los Angeles Rams, looks on before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Dec. 7, 2025. Chris Coduto/Getty ImagesLos Angeles Rams owner and billionaire real estate developer Stan Kroenke has been named America’s largest landowner, as his U.S.…
A COVID-19 era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but also increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health insurance marAdd to My ListSaveIllustration by The Epoch Times, Getty ImagesBy Lawrence Wilson, Sylvia Xu|January 16, 2026Updated:January 16, 2026Congress responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by passing the American Rescue Plan…
During a January 14, 2026, Capitol Hill news conference, Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) fiercely criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over ICE operations, amid backlash from the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis after she struck an agent with her car. In any case, McIver cynically accused ICE of…
Several leftist movie stars lectured about the allegedly villainous law-enforcement activities of ICE on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards. They wore “Be Good” pins to mourn Renee Good and mourned of “terrorized” immigrants. Why should we care what they think? MRCTV managing editor Brittany Hughes and NewsBusters…
Fighting for her political life, National Rally leader Marine Le Pen appeared before a Paris court this week as she appeals an embezzlement case, which has seen her barred from standing in any election for five years. At the Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Madame Le Pen began her appeal against…
In yet more big news showing that the Trump Administration and its somewhat lackluster Department of Justice (DOJ) is finally getting to work and tackling illegal Democratic behavior, it has been revealed that Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) isn’t the only Democrat being targeted and investigated over the “seditious six” video: Sen.…
CBS’s Stephen Colbert’s habit of inviting guests to The Late Show to tell him what he wants to hear continued apace on Thursday as he welcomed author, former Biden speechwriter, and frequent cable news talking head Jon Meacham to the show to promote his new book and do his usual…
Ali Larter plays Angela in Taylor Sheridan’s hit series ‘Landman.’PublishedJanuary 16, 2026 4:00 AM EST•UpdatedJanuary 15, 2026 11:09 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkAli Larter definitely didn’t have an easy time landing a starring role on “Landman.”Season two of Taylor Sheridan’s incredibly popular Paramount+ series comes to an end this week. Reactions and…
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have defied congressional subpoenas, refusing to attend a deposition with the House Oversight Committee.The Clintons’ refusal has drawn significant attention amid broader scrutiny of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s leadership at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Critics argue that Bondi’s tenure represents a missed…
Vice President JD Vance made a decisive move Wednesday night, casting a tie-breaking vote to block a War Powers resolution in the Senate.On Wednesday night, Senate Republicans, with Vance’s pivotal vote, defeated a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to engage in military actions in Venezuela. The vote…
Jon Stewart, the sharp-tongued host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, has dropped a verbal hammer on Bill and Hillary Clinton, insisting they comply with subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.During an episode of The Weekly Show podcast on Tuesday, Stewart called for the Clintons to honor subpoenas from…
Could the Middle East be on the brink of a major escalation as tensions soar between the U.S. and Iran?According to a report published Wednesday, President Donald Trump is considering military action against Iran that could begin within the next 24 hours, as assessed by two European officials. The U.S.…
As I write this article, the situation in Iran is unclear. Although Iran’s brutal regime is unlikely to fall in the near term, I believe the country will never be the same, and the end of this regime is in sight. There are steps the U.S. should take to accelerate…
For decades, South Asia’s security logic has been grounded on land: the Line of Control in Kashmir, disputed borders, and crises that almost invariably began on land. Recent developments in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, however, suggest that the true center of gravity in the regional balance of…
The uncovering of widespread fraud in Minnesota and other Democrat strongholds has reignited DOGE’s efforts to cut government waste, fraud, and abuse, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) explained on the Alex Marlow Show. Ernst told host Alex Marlow that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has tasked her as Senate DOGE Caucus Chairwoman to…
On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) talked about immigration. Ernst said, “They’re going to be called out on the carpet, on the floor of the Senate and the House, and they’re going to have to figure out, do we want to protect our nation or do we…
On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum talked about Venezuelan oil. Burgum said, “We control the marketing and the sale of their oil. That’s the lever that we have as part of this relationship for providing the security, if you will, to protect Venezuela and to help keep…
On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discussed Greenland. Burgum said, “The Arctic is going to be the new frontier of defense around the Northern Hemisphere and we need to, it’s absolutely, from a national security standpoint, the U.S. needs to have a presence in Greenland.” The Alex…
Minneapolis just demonstrated what happens when leaders confuse a press conference with policy. Minnesota Democrats keep acting like empty speeches can replace action that benefits their city, and the streets are paying for it.A week ago, Mayor Jacob Frey was telling ICE to “get the f— out.” Now he’s telling activists to…
The dramatic arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro sent shock waves around the world. Yet nowhere was the reaction more negative – and more baffling – than in the European Union, where outrage swept through public discourse, a stark contrast to the generally positive reaction in the U.S. and elsewhere. Much of this anger…
Tuesday’s PBS News Hour covered the Supreme Court taking up two cases involving the rights of biological males to compete alongside females in high school and college athletics. The News Hour performed its usual pro-LGBTQ+ propaganda, even with its previously most active ideological stuntwoman on the issue, Laura Barron-Lopez, now…
A map shows the location of a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck off the coast of Oregon on Jan. 15, 2026. USGSA magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled the Oregon coast late Thursday, but officials said there was no risk of a tsunami and minimal impacts on land.The quake struck at 7:25…
Elon Musk donated $38 million to OpenAI when it promised to remain nonprofit. A federal judge says he can try to prove its founders misled him about their plans.(CN) — In September 2017, Elon Musk sent an ultimatum to the leaders of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence nonprofit he co-founded and…
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the…
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,…
Gervonta Davis in action against Rolando Romero during their fight for the WBA World lightweight title at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, on May 28, 2022. Al Bello/Getty ImagesFlorida authorities have issued an arrest warrant for current WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, stemming from…
Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland, 59, found himself in handcuffs after a late-night Uber ride turned violent, according to a recent report.Late Sunday night, Sutherland, after dining with a friend, requested an Uber Black to take him home, but the ride took a dark turn near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue…
President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi could effectively lead Iran if the current Islamic regime collapses.In an interview with Reuters on Wednesday, Trump addressed the escalating anti-regime protests in Iran as well as the brutal government crackdown that has resulted in over…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken a stand against Louisiana, refusing to extradite a doctor accused of providing abortion medication across state lines.On Wednesday, Newsom announced that California would not comply with Louisiana’s request to extradite Dr. Remy Coeytaux, a California-based abortion provider charged with prescribing and mailing abortion pills…
Senate Republicans on Wednesday successfully dismissed a war powers resolution that would have restricted President Donald Trump’s authority to launch further military actions against Venezuela.The vote, which required Vice President JD Vance to break a 50-50 deadlock, came after intense pressure from Trump led two GOP senators, Josh Hawley of…
A federal judge’s refusal to immediately stop immigration enforcement in Minnesota has ignited a firestorm of debate over federal authority and state rights in a deeply divided political landscape.On Wednesday, Federal Judge Katherine Menendez declined to grant an emergency request from the state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities of…
On a frigid Minneapolis evening, a federal immigration agent shot an unauthorized Venezuelan migrant in the leg during a violent confrontation following a traffic stop.The incident unfolded on Jan. 14, 2026, around 6:50 p.m. local time in Minneapolis, when Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers attempted to detain the migrant…
Banks are pushing back against renewed efforts to cap interest rates for consumers, after President Donald Trump endorsed the move as he seeks to show Americans he’s working to make life in America more affordable ahead of the 2026 midterms.Trump recently called for a 10% cap on credit card interest…
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that an Illinois congressman had the right to sue the state over ballot counting after Election Day.The high court’s decision in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections brought praise from election integrity advocates, including Jason Snead, director of the Honest Elections Project.…
The Trump administration has tapped a longtime Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official to serve as second in command of the agency. Charles Wall, who currently serves as ICE’s principal legal advisor, will become the new deputy director of the agency, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday via a…
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with U.S. oil company executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Jan. 9, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump announced on Jan. 15 the formation of the Gaza Board of Peace, following the start of the…
Last Friday, the Justice Department served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas related to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony regarding the Fed’s building renovations. Powell cried foul, claiming the real target is Fed independence and interest rates. Whether or not Powell is right about central bank pressure, the fact remains that…
Kyle Tucker to the LA Dodgers was the final straw for many MLB fans, with a three-peat suddenly feeling inevitable.PublishedJanuary 15, 2026 11:24 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 15, 2026 11:38 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkIt was only a matter of time before the “underdog” Los Angeles Dodgers finally caught a break in free agency.Just…
Conservative podcaster Vince Coglianese recently called for the arrest of Bill and Hillary Clinton for blowing off congress and their request for testimony in the Epstein case. This is not an extreme position. Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro went to prison for doing the exact same thing the Clintons are…
Miami has long-suffered from a lack of opposing opinions to the corporate media narrative. That changes today with the launch of The Miami Independent. We aim to create Miami and Florida’s premier investigative newspaper and will bring truth no matter where it lands.
(The Center Square) — Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is touting her administration’s plans to spend $4.5 billion on a statewide “universal” child care program as she seeks another term in office.On Thursday, Hochul visited a child care facility in Queens where she highlighted a new pilot program she…
The U.S. plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030 to prepare for future missions to Mars.The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy will work together to develop a lunar surface reactor. The agreement advances President Donald Trump’s plan for space superiority,…
Two powerful committee chairmen in Congress are moving quickly to investigate why Somali immigrant couriers were moving hundreds of millions of dollars out of U.S. airports in their luggage to overseas destinations the last few years, and whether there is any connection to a massive fraud scheme in Minnesota or…
NATO has long warned about Russian and Chinese threats across the Arctic and specifically related to Greenland, but is now rejecting President Donald Trump’s solution to the problem — U.S. ownership of the strategically-located frozen island — as NATO members claim Trump’s actions could end the alliance.Trump is pushing for the…