By Newsmax Wires | Saturday, January 17, 2026 Independent journalist Nick Sortor warned that Minneapolis is on the brink of escalating violence, blaming state and local leaders for inflaming tensions surrounding ongoing protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Appearing on Newsmax’s “Saturday Report,” Sortor described the situation in…

In a recent interview, Chief Border Patrol Agent Greg Bovino disputed claims that federal immigration agents in Minneapolis are “grabbing American citizens off the street,” calling such reports “a flat-out lie.” Bovino stated that individuals who commit crimes—including assaults on officers—will be arrested regardless of their citizenship. “As far as…

President Donald Trump announced Saturday the United States will impose 10% tariffs on goods from Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and other European countries starting February 1, with the rate rising to 25% on June 1 unless a deal is reached for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. In a…

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…