On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that the Gaza Executive Board—led by the United States and composed of officials from Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt—runs contrary to Israeli policy. In a statement, the prime minister’s office said, “The announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive Board, which…

By Solange Reyner | Saturday, 17 January 2026 02:32 PM EST The House Oversight Committee is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota over her rapidly rising family wealth following a financial disclosure listing her net worth at $30 million. Oversight panel Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., stated that the committee…

By Jim Thomas | Saturday, 17 January 2026 02:02 PM EST Dick Morris, adviser to President Donald Trump, said Saturday that the Democratic Party has “completely marginalized itself,” arguing that voters increasingly identify as independents due to frustration with the party’s positions on immigration enforcement and clashes involving U.S. Immigration…

Foro Penal, a Venezuelan human rights group, confirmed on Saturday the release of 139 political prisoners in Venezuela since January 8.

Matt Taibbi, editor-in-chief of Racket News, stated in an interview that immigration enforcement actions now criticized by many were standard practices for decades before President Donald Trump assumed office. “Many of the practices being described as unprecedented today have been common 10 or 15 years ago,” Taibbi said, explaining the…

Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., recently argued that immigration enforcement is “enormously important” but criticized President Donald Trump for pursuing it in a “confrontational and escalatory” manner, as protests and court disputes over federal immigration operations intensify in Minneapolis. Speaking on a recent broadcast, Smith highlighted street demonstrations across the country…

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), stated on Saturday that the Trump administration is right to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over comments and actions she argues may be interfering with federal immigration enforcement, warning that such rhetoric is putting law enforcement officers in danger. Appearing on…

By Jim Thomas | Saturday, 17 January 2026 11:55 AM EST Retired Air Force General Philip Breedlove cautioned in a recent interview that ongoing violence against Iranian protesters could become the “triggering event” pushing President Donald Trump from talks of de-escalation to military intervention. Breedlove, a former NATO supreme allied…

By Solange Reyner | Saturday, 17 January 2026 04:55 PM EST Foreign policy analyst Walid Phares told Newsmax on Saturday that President Donald Trump should speak directly to the Iranian people from the Oval Office to bolster resistance against Tehran’s brutal crackdown. Phares described the Islamic Republic’s response to nationwide…

By Eric Mack | Saturday, 17 January 2026 04:56 PM EST President Donald Trump reportedly came close this week to authorizing U.S. airstrikes against Iran but ultimately backed away after advisers, allies and intelligence assessments underscored the risks of escalation and noted it would not lead to regime change. Trump…