Politics Pandemic Echoes Resurface as Dr. Drew Pinsky Warns of Medical Ethics Crisis Stella Green, January 30, 2026 Dr. Drew Pinsky told a reporter on Friday that attitudes justifying denial of medical care based on political beliefs stem from unresolved moral failures that took hold during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to warp the medical profession. On “Finnerty,” Pinsky reacted to a Florida anesthesiologist who said he would… Continue Reading
Politics Saudi Arabia’s New Alliances Spark Antisemitic Concerns as Jewish Groups Meet Defense Minister Stella Green, January 30, 2026 Several prominent Jewish and pro-Israel organizations have been invited to meet Friday afternoon in Washington with Saudi Arabia’s defense minister, according to Jewish Insider. The groups included in the meeting are the American Jewish Committee, the Anti-Defamation League, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and the Republican… Continue Reading
Opinion When States Turn to Nullification: Minnesota’s Lawsuit Exposes a Century-Old Strategy Eugene Barnes, January 30, 2026 Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison initiated a lawsuit on January 12 against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons, and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement apparatus. The suit, filed jointly with Minneapolis and St. Paul, asserts that ICE’s “enforcement surge” in… Continue Reading
Politics Iran’s Escalating Threats and Repression: U.S. Ambassador Warns of Regime’s Unchanged Course Stella Green, January 30, 2026 By Solange Reyner | Friday, 30 January 2026 10:41 AM EST Iran has “not learned a thing” in recent months and has continued dangerous nuclear and military activity while escalating threats and internal repression, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated. Speaking Friday, Huckabee said viewers who have followed Iran’s… Continue Reading
Politics Congress Faces Narrow Window to Avoid Government Shutdown Stella Green, January 30, 2026 Rep. Pete Sessions warned Friday morning that time is running short for Congress to complete a government funding package and prevent another shutdown. The Texas Republican stated that House negotiators had landed on what he viewed as “a compromise” and “a bipartisan agreement,” but cautioned that “the events of the… Continue Reading
Politics Minneapolis Chaos Unleashed: Where Was the Fury During Obama’s Deportation Era? Stella Green, January 30, 2026 Amid the frozen streets of Minneapolis, federal immigration agents navigate a perilous landscape of death threats, vehicular assaults, and meticulously orchestrated chaos as anti-ICE riots escalate. But where was this fury when President Barack Obama deported millions, earning him the title “Deporter in Chief”? The answer may lie in a… Continue Reading
Politics Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Calls Church Disruption “Most Disgusting” in Accusation of Democratic Leadership Crisis Stella Green, January 30, 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls described recent protests targeting immigration enforcement as “organized agitation” rather than legitimate demonstrations, blaming Democratic leadership for escalating chaos that included a disruption at a St. Paul church service resulting in arrests. In an interview on Friday, Qualls stated the demonstrations were being pushed “nationwide,”… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chairman Amid Political Turmoil Stella Green, January 30, 2026 By Sandy Fitzgerald | Friday, 30 January 2026 07:25 AM EST President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is nominating Kevin Warsh to serve as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, ending weeks of speculation over who would lead the central bank when… Continue Reading
Politics Epstein Survivors Demand Full Disclosure of Files: “We Are Still Being Exposed While Perpetrators Remain Hidden” Stella Green, January 30, 2026 A group of 18 survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein issued a joint statement Friday condemning the Department of Justice’s latest release of documents tied to Epstein’s crimes, calling the disclosure incomplete and harmful to victims. “This latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files is being sold as… Continue Reading
Opinion NATO Faces Critical Air Defense Gap as Netherlands Abandons E-7 Wedgetail Order Eugene Barnes, January 29, 2026 During the past decade, the manner in which wars are fought has changed. Yet European nations have remained steadfast in ensuring their collective security, making defense spending a priority. That posture is beneficial for all NATO partners, both providing security and bolstering the overall defense industry and local economies. However,… Continue Reading