🚨Minneapolis Police Declare Unlawful Assembly and Arrest Protesters at Anti-ICE Demonstration
Law enforcement in Minneapolis declared an unlawful assembly on January 9, 2026, during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent earlier in the week. Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, and other agencies issued multiple dispersal orders after crowds gathered outside a downtown hotel believed to house federal agents, with reports of property damage and attempts to enter the building. Approximately 30 individuals were detained, cited, and released for failing to disperse, while the majority of the demonstration remained peaceful before the declaration occurred around 10:15 p.m.
Sources: The Epoch Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune
📹New Video Shows ICE Officer Firing in Self-Defense in Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
New bodycam video recorded by an Immigration & Customs Enforcement officer captures the moments leading to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a trained anti-ICE activist radicalized by her spouse, on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis during a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation. The footage depicts the officer approaching Good’s maroon SUV, which was blocking the roadway, as Good calmly states she is not mad while her wife makes comments to the agent. After repeated commands to exit the vehicle are ignored, Good briefly reverses and then drives forward, prompting the officer to shout and fire multiple shots as the SUV advances, after which it crashes into parked cars. Vice President JD Vance has stated that the video demonstrates the officer acted in self-defense when his life was endangered. The incident remains under FBI investigation.
Sources: The Epoch Times, Breitbart
💹President Trump Directs Purchase of 200 Billion Dollars in Mortgage Bonds to Lower Rates
President Donald Trump announced on January 8, 2026, that he is instructing representatives to direct the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage bonds using cash reserves held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which remain under government conservatorship. Trump stated that this action will drive mortgage rates down, reduce monthly payments, and improve housing affordability amid ongoing concerns about elevated home prices and borrowing costs, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate standing near 6.2 percent at the time of the announcement. The directive seeks to increase demand for mortgage-backed securities and follows prior policy efforts addressing housing market challenges.
Sources: The Washington Times, CNBC
🤡Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal Labels ICE Agents Fake Law Enforcement and Threatens Arrests
Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal publicly denounced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as fake and made-up law enforcement during a press conference, threatened to arrest any federal agents who commit crimes in the city while wearing masks or engaging in prohibited tactics, and warned them they do not want this conflict. She aligned her position with District Attorney Larry Krasner in opposition to federal immigration operations following a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis involving Renee Good. Bilal emphasized that real law enforcement professionals do not hide their identities or violate legal and moral standards.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, Law Enforcement Today
👮🏼♂️FBI Taps New York Field Office Head Christopher Raia as Deputy Director
Christopher Raia, the head of the FBI’s New York field office and a career agent since 2003 with prior experience as the bureau’s top counterterrorism official, has been selected to replace Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI. Raia will relocate to Washington, DC, to begin the role on Monday and assist Director Kash Patel and Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey in overseeing the agency’s more than 30,000 employees. Bongino served in the position for less than a year before departing in early January after announcing his exit in December. This appointment returns the deputy director position to a seasoned internal FBI professional following Bongino’s unconventional selection.
Sources: The New York Post, FOX News
🤡Portland Police Chief Tearfully Admits Tren de Aragua Ties in CBP Shooting of Venezuelan Nationals
Portland Police Chief Bob Day became emotional during a January 10, 2026, news conference as he confirmed that two Venezuelan nationals shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent the previous day have suspected ties to the violent Tren de Aragua gang. The incident occurred on January 8, 2026, when agents conducted a targeted vehicle stop and the driver allegedly attempted to run over officers, prompting the agent to fire in self-defense. The Department of Homeland Security identified the individuals as Luis David Nico Moncada, a suspected gang member, and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, allegedly involved in a TdA-linked prostitution operation. Both remain in stable condition and federal custody following the non-fatal shooting, which is under investigation.
Sources: FOX News, KATU-TV Portland
🤑USDA Suspends Minnesota Food Program Payments Over Suspected Fraud
The U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended payments for all federal food programs in Minnesota and Minneapolis due to suspected widespread fraud and abuse of taxpayer funds. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the immediate action, which affects approximately $129 million to $130 million in active and future awards, including major programs such as SNAP, WIC, school lunches, school breakfasts, and the child and adult care food program. The suspension remains in effect until state and local officials provide detailed documentation justifying expenditures from January 20, 2025, onward and demonstrate that fraud has been addressed. This decision follows ongoing investigations into large-scale schemes, including the Feeding Our Future nonprofit case that allegedly defrauded nearly $250 million from federally funded child nutrition efforts.
Sources: The Epoch Times, CBS News
🏫Schools Across States Shift Toward Performance-Based Teacher Compensation Over Seniority
Several states and hundreds of local school districts have begun replacing traditional teacher salary structures, which rely primarily on years of service, with merit and pay-for-performance models that reward results such as student academic outcomes and instructional quality. This change addresses concerns over stagnant or declining achievement levels and elevated teacher turnover rates, as demonstrated by programs like the Dallas Independent School District’s ACE initiative, which has shown improvements in math and reading scores since its start in 2016.
Sources: The City Journal, Education Week
🤡Gender-Biased Democrat Deflects Fraud Hearing to Accuse White Men of Disproportionate Crimes
During a House Oversight Committee hearing examining billions in stolen taxpayer funds through fraud in Minnesota’s social programs under Democrat leadership, Representative Emily Randall shifted focus from Somali community involvement. She accused white men of committing violence and crimes at disproportionate rates. Randall cited statistics claiming white men perpetrate 57 percent of sexual assaults and 41 percent of murders. She referenced pardoned January 6 participants convicted of later crimes. Randall called for scrutiny of American citizens and white men over the fraudsters. Her statements contrasted with FBI data showing higher per-capita offending rates among African Americans for homicides and other violent crimes. The hearing exposed oversight failures by Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, FOX News
🌱Texas Agriculture Commissioner Issues Warning on Ongoing Unsolicited Seed Packages from China
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued a renewed warning about a continuing influx of unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds originating from China. Since February 2025, the Texas Department of Agriculture has collected 1,101 such packages across 109 locations statewide. These mystery seeds pose potential risks to agriculture, native ecosystems, and the food supply through the possible introduction of invasive species. Authorities advise recipients to keep packages sealed, avoid opening or planting the contents, and not discard them in the trash. Instead, residents should contact the Texas Department of Agriculture at 1-800-TELL-TDA for proper collection, testing, and safe disposal in coordination with federal partners. This situation echoes earlier incidents dating back to 2020 and remains an active biosecurity concern.
Sources: Texas Dept of Agriculture, Legal Insurrection
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💀Iran Threatens Protesters with Death Penalty Amid Nationwide Unrest
Iranian authorities have imposed a nationwide internet blackout and issued warnings that participants in ongoing anti-government demonstrations face the death penalty for violence, sabotage, or clashes with security forces. Protests, which erupted on December 28 over severe economic hardship including currency collapse and inflation, have spread across the country and evolved into direct challenges against the regime. Rights groups report at least dozens of protester deaths from security force actions, along with thousands of detentions, as the unrest represents a major internal challenge to the government.
Sources: The Daily Mail, The National Post
🫂Iran Protests Escalate Nationwide Amid Severe Economic Crisis
Nationwide demonstrations in Iran, which began on December 28, 2025, continue to spread across dozens of cities and all 31 provinces due to a collapsing currency, rampant inflation exceeding 50 percent, and unbearable living costs following recent military conflict and renewed international sanctions. Hospitals report being overwhelmed with gunshot victims among protesters, while authorities have imposed internet blackouts, arrested thousands, and warned of decisive action against what they describe as destructive elements, with the death toll including dozens of civilians and several security personnel. The unrest, marked by broad societal participation and calls for fundamental change, represents the most significant challenge to the Islamic Republic since the 2022 protests.
Sources: South China Morning Post, BBC News
🏛️U.S. Diplomats Visit Caracas to Assess Embassy Reopening After Maduro Capture
A team of U.S. diplomats and security personnel arrived in Caracas on January 9, 2026, to conduct an initial assessment for the potential phased resumption of embassy operations. This marks the first such visit since Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces during a military operation on January 3, 2026, and transported to the United States to face federal charges, including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. The embassy in Caracas has remained closed since 2019. The assessment follows statements from the Trump administration regarding U.S. oversight of Venezuela and efforts to stabilize the country amid its interim leadership under Delcy Rodríguez.
Sources: The Daily Wire, The Miami Herald
❌Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council Abandons February 2026 Deadline to Retain Power Indefinitely
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé have failed to reduce gang control over most of Port-au-Prince or advance toward elections. The council has effectively abandoned its February 7, 2026, mandate expiration date. Reports indicate plans to extend rule indefinitely through corruption and alleged gang ties described as forming a narco-government. With U.S. attention on Venezuela’s transition, the interim leadership seeks support from China for investment and diplomatic backing to sustain power without required reforms.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, The Haitian Times
⛓️💥Nicaragua Releases Dozens of Prisoners Following US Demand
Nicaragua’s government freed dozens of inmates from its national penitentiary system on January 10, 2026. This action followed a US embassy call the previous day for the release of more than 60 individuals described as unjustly detained or missing political prisoners, including pastors, religious workers, the sick, and the elderly. The government did not disclose the precise number released or confirm their status as political prisoners. Opposition figures identified several freed individuals as political prisoners, including a former mayor and a Christian pastor with family members. The releases occurred amid similar pressure on Venezuela to free its political prisoners.
Sources: NewsMax, The Straits Times