Politics U.S. Strategy in Venezuela Targets Adversary Influence, Not Oil Stella Green, January 7, 2026 Rep. Ryan Zinke stated Wednesday that U.S. actions involving Venezuela are “not about oil,” but about limiting the influence of American adversaries in the hemisphere. “It’s making sure our adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran don’t have a foothold of influence in South America,” the Montana Republican told Newsmax’s “Newsline.”… Continue Reading
Politics Term-Limited Mike DeWine Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio’s High-Stakes Gubernatorial Race Stella Green, January 7, 2026 By Jim Thomas | Wednesday, 07 January 2026 07:08 PM EST Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy earned a high-profile endorsement from term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race as primary and general election dynamics continue to take shape. DeWine, a Republican… Continue Reading
Politics House Speaker Mike Johnson: Trump’s State of the Union Address Tentatively Set for February 24 Stella Green, January 7, 2026 House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, stated Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is tentatively scheduled for February 24, though he cautioned the date has not been formally confirmed. According to CBS News, Johnson said during a press conference that House leaders and the… Continue Reading
Politics Minneapolis Mayor Frey Tells Federal Agents: “Get the Fck Out of Minneapolis” Stella Green, January 7, 2026 By Michael Katz | Wednesday, 07 January 2026 09:29 PM EST After bluntly telling Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to “get the fck out of Minneapolis,” Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday night that they should leave the city following the fatal shooting of a motorist who allegedly tried to run… Continue Reading
Politics Kai Trump: ‘Politics Is Too Dangerous’ – Granddaughter Calls for Unity Between Family and Harris Stella Green, January 7, 2026 By Theodore Bunker | Wednesday, 07 January 2026 02:21 PM EST Kai Trump, President Donald Trump’s 18-year-old granddaughter, said she stays “completely” out of politics but believes the country would be better off if her grandfather and former Vice President Kamala Harris could find common ground. While appearing on Logan… Continue Reading
Politics Iranian Protesters Symbolically Honor Trump by Renaming Streets Amid Escalating Violence Stella Green, January 7, 2026 New video footage released this week shows Iranian protesters calling for protection from President Donald Trump, with one demonstrator renaming a street sign after him following his two warnings to Tehran not to harm demonstrators or risk U.S. intervention. Over the past day, demonstrators have escalated protests across Iran, directly… Continue Reading
Politics First Sitting U.S. House Speaker to Address UK Parliament as America Marks 250th Independence Anniversary Stella Green, January 7, 2026 By Sam Barron | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will become the first sitting U.S. House speaker to address the United Kingdom Parliament this month. Johnson’s scheduled speech on January 20 commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States declaring independence from Great Britain. The… Continue Reading
Opinion U.S. Military Captures Venezuelan Leader in Operation to Return Him for Cocaine Conspiracy Trial Stella Green, January 7, 2026 U.S. military forces successfully captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a recent operation, returning them to American soil for legal proceedings under federal indictment. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the updated charges this week, alleging Maduro committed “Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive… Continue Reading
Opinion Healthcare in Crisis: Why Obamacare Still Leaves Americans Paying Too Much Stella Green, January 6, 2026 If you have health insurance, you know premiums are unaffordable. While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded coverage access, it failed to address the fundamental drivers of escalating healthcare costs—a flaw that continues to burden millions today. One major contributor is the system’s complex administrative burden. Private insurers, government programs,… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Administration Freezes $10 Billion in Child Care Funds for Five States Over Fraud Allegations Stella Green, January 6, 2026 The Trump administration on Tuesday notified five blue states, including Minnesota, that it was freezing $10 billion in child care funds pending a “thorough review” amid concerns of “systemic fraud,” according to Axios. Beyond Minnesota — where fraud has sparked concerns over a broader pattern of abuse — the Administration… Continue Reading