👮🏼♂️Ex-Brother-in-Law of Woman Shot by ICE Agent: “She Had No Reason to Be There”
On January 7, 2026, during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis targeting immigration violations, an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good, originally from Colorado, through her vehicle windshield after she ignored commands to exit her SUV and accelerated toward agents, an action federal authorities described as an attempt to weaponize the vehicle and endanger law enforcement. Good’s former brother-in-law, Joseph Macklin, whose late brother shared a six-year-old son with her, stated, “She had no reason to be there, in my opinion. It had nothing to do with her. She shouldn’t have been in the way. She had nothing to do with the ICE agents or immigration, so she shouldn’t have been there. She should have minded her own business.” Macklin described Good as a great and loving mother who was kind-hearted, cared about everyone, and did not deserve this outcome, noting she was very open about her Left-leaning political opinions. Department of Homeland Security officials, including Secretary Kristi Noem and Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, maintained the agent acted in self-defense to protect himself and others, classifying the incident as domestic terrorism while affirming enforcement operations would continue.
🗡️Senate Republicans Advance Measure Limiting Trump’s Venezuela Military Authority
Five Republican senators joined all Democrats in a 52-47 vote to advance a bipartisan war powers resolution that would prohibit further U.S. military force in or against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. The measure, sponsored by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia and co-sponsored by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, responded to President Trump’s recent military operation that captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a nighttime raid. Senators Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Todd Young, and Josh Hawley broke with most Republicans who supported the president’s actions as justified law enforcement assisted by the military. The resolution reflects concerns over potential escalation, including boots on the ground, following administration briefings and Trump’s statements about temporarily running the country.
🏠Trump Announces Steps to Ban Large Institutional Investors from Purchasing Single-Family Homes
President Trump declared on January 7, 2026, that his administration is immediately taking executive actions to prevent large institutional investors from acquiring additional single-family homes. He plans to urge Congress to enact permanent legislation on this matter. Trump emphasized that homes are meant for people, not corporations, as part of efforts to restore housing affordability for Americans, particularly younger families struggling due to elevated inflation and prices in recent years. He highlighted the role of major firms in driving up costs by purchasing properties for rental purposes. Trump indicated further housing proposals would be outlined in an upcoming speech.
Sources: The New York Post, The Washington Examiner
🏛️Bipartisan Senate Group Advances Negotiations on Obamacare Subsidy Extension
Freshman Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio leads a bipartisan group of approximately a dozen senators in nearing a compromise to extend expired enhanced Obamacare tax credits for two years while implementing conservative reforms to promote fiscal responsibility and curb waste. The emerging framework requires a minimum monthly premium payment, imposes an income eligibility cap around 700 percent of the federal poverty level, introduces penalties for insurers involved in fraudulent phantom enrollments, expands health savings accounts, and enables subsidy recipients to allocate funds into prefunded accounts in the second year. Negotiations maintain compliance with the Hyde Amendment to prevent federal funding of abortions, with Moreno emphasizing that abortion remains a peripheral concern amid focus on affordability and integrity. Draft legislation may be released early next week as Obamacare enrollment has declined following the subsidies’ lapse, underscoring the need for targeted measures to stabilize markets without unchecked expansion.
Sources: NewsMax, The Washington Examiner
🧮Minnesota Audit Uncovers Fabricated Documentation and Oversight Failures in DHS Behavioral Health Grants
A recent legislative audit revealed serious mismanagement within Minnesota’s Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration. The audit identified widespread issues, including the fabrication of documents, backdating records, failure to conduct required monitoring, unjustified use of non-competitive grants, and inadequate documentation for millions in expenditures. Auditors examined grants totaling hundreds of millions distributed to numerous organizations for mental health and substance use disorder services. They found problems in nearly all reviewed agreements. The legislative auditor described the pattern of creating false records after the fact as a systemic effort unprecedented in decades of oversight work. This highlights ongoing concerns with accountability in state-administered grant programs that rely on taxpayer funds.
Sources: Office of the Legislative Auditor - State of Minnesota, Legal Insurrection
🚨Walz Orders National Guard on Standby After Woman Attempts to Run Down ICE Agent and Is Fatally Shot
On January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, a woman deliberately drove her vehicle toward an Immigration & Customs Enforcement agent in an apparent attempt to strike and run him down during the execution of an immigration enforcement action. The federal officer fired in self-defense, resulting in the woman’s death. Governor Tim Walz responded by placing the Minnesota National Guard on warning order status in preparation for possible civil unrest, while stressing that demonstrations must remain peaceful and that no additional federal support was needed at this time.
Sources: ABC News, FOX9 Minneapolis
🚚U-Haul 2025 Growth Index Shows California Leading Outbound Migration for Sixth Year
Americans continue to vote with their feet by relocating from high-tax, heavily regulated states to more business-friendly and affordable regions in the South. The latest U-Haul Growth Index for 2025 reveals that California experienced the greatest net loss of one-way movers for the sixth consecutive year. Texas reclaimed the top spot as the leading destination for inbound migrations. Florida followed closely behind. Other popular growth states included North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina, reflecting a persistent trend toward lower-cost living and economic opportunities in conservative-leaning areas.
Sources: The Epoch Times, U-Haul.com
🪽Left-Wing Networks Mobilize Protests in Multiple Cities Following Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis resulted in an ICE agent fatally shooting a woman who allegedly used her vehicle to impede agents and advance toward one during a targeted raid. Videos from the incident presented varying perspectives on the confrontation. Established activist organizations rapidly coordinated demonstrations in Minneapolis under groups like the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee. Similar swift mobilizations occurred in New York by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and in Seattle through allied networks. These actions highlighted coordinated responses across cities to the enforcement efforts.
🎓Harvard Resident Dean Gregory Davis Removed After Resurfaced Racist Social Media Posts
Harvard University removed Gregory Davis from his position as Allston Burr Resident Dean of Dunster House following the exposure of his past social media posts expressing anti-white views, criticizing police as racist and evil, defending rioting and looting as democratic actions, and urging hatred toward law enforcement. The posts, spanning 2019 to 2024 and made on platforms including X and Instagram, were resurfaced by a student-run outlet known as Yard Report. Davis, who assumed the role in 2024, issued a statement regretting any negative impact from the comments and noting they did not reflect his current views. Harvard confirmed his departure in an internal email but did not publicly link it directly to the controversy, instead appointing an interim replacement permanently.
Sources: The Post Millennial, The Daily Caller
🏷️Buying Greenland Gains Momentum in Congress
Support is building among Republican lawmakers for the United States to pursue the purchase of Greenland from Denmark as a means to secure national interests in the Arctic region. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed congressional leaders in a classified briefing that the administration prefers negotiating a purchase rather than any military action to acquire the strategically vital territory. Lawmakers have emphasized that invasion is not under serious consideration, aligning with historical precedents of territorial acquisitions through diplomacy. Senators from both parties have expressed openness to a voluntary purchase while firmly rejecting forceful annexation.
Sources: The Epoch Times, Punch Bowl
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🌐Trump Orders United States Exit From 66 International Organizations
President Donald Trump has taken decisive action to advance America First priorities by signing a presidential memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations, including 31 United Nations entities and 35 non-UN bodies, following a comprehensive review that determined these commitments no longer serve American national interests, security, economic prosperity, or sovereignty. The directive targets organizations promoting radical climate agendas, global governance initiatives, and ideological programs that conflict with U.S. values while consuming billions in taxpayer dollars with minimal measurable benefits to Americans. Specific steps include immediate exits from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement to reclaim control over domestic health and energy policies, rejection of the OECD global tax deal, and building on prior measures such as departure from the UN Human Rights Council and cessation of funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency. This policy shift aims to redirect resources toward strengthening American infrastructure, military capabilities, and border security rather than subsidizing entities that often criticize the United States or fail to deliver results.
🚨Iranian Regime Imposes Digital Blackout Amid 12th Day of Economic Protests
Nationwide protests in Iran, sparked by the rial’s collapse to record lows and inflation exceeding 40 percent amid sanctions, have entered their twelfth day with shopkeepers and students demonstrating against the government’s economic mismanagement. Security forces have responded forcefully, resulting in at least 34 protesters and four security personnel killed, along with over 2,200 arrests, according to human rights monitors. The regime has implemented internet disruptions across multiple regions, including Tehran and Kermanshah, as confirmed by NetBlocks data showing connectivity failures on major providers to limit protest coordination and coverage. Exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has urged continued resistance despite potential full shutdowns, highlighting the unrest’s threat to regime stability.
Sources: The UK Daily Express, Iran International
⚔️Russia Issues Stark Warning Declaring Western Troops in Ukraine Legitimate Targets
Russia has firmly declared that any deployment of Western military forces to Ukraine, even under a potential peace agreement, would constitute foreign intervention and render those troops, facilities, and infrastructure legitimate targets for its armed forces. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova emphasized that Moscow’s longstanding opposition to NATO or Western presence in Ukraine remains unchanged. This warning directly responds to a recent declaration of intent signed by the United Kingdom and France to deploy a multinational force for security guarantees following a ceasefire. The United States supported new security protocols but declined to commit troops. The statement underscores Russia’s view that such actions threaten its security and escalate tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Sources: The Washington Examiner, Reuters
🏛️Trump Announces Upcoming White House Meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro
President Trump revealed a productive phone conversation with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, during which Petro addressed concerns over drug trafficking and bilateral disagreements stemming from recent U.S. actions in Venezuela and longstanding policy clashes. Trump described the call as honorable, appreciated Petro’s explanatory tone, and confirmed arrangements are underway through Secretary of State Marco Rubio for an in-person meeting at the White House to resolve tensions. This development follows a period of sharp rhetoric, including Trump’s prior warnings about cocaine production in Colombia and suggestions of potential military measures, yet signals a pragmatic shift toward direct diplomacy to address hemispheric security and narcotics issues.
Sources: The Washington Examiner, The Daily Wire
👮🏼♂️State Dept Expresses Concern After Chinese Consulate Guard Pepper-Sprays Peaceful Protesters in L.A.
On January 4, 2026, a security guard hired by the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles, identified as 38-year-old Wu Xian, attacked peaceful pro-democracy activists protesting outside the facility to celebrate the U.S. arrest of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Wu threatened the protesters before deploying pepper spray directly into the eyes of several individuals and pursuing others into the street, resulting in eight victims suffering injuries such as eye burns, chest pains, and one person convulsing. The Los Angeles Police Department arrested Wu the same day for violating laws on tear gas weapons, though he was later released on court order. The U.S. State Department announced it is closely monitoring the incident, reaffirming that the First Amendment guarantees the right to peaceably assemble and that repression of this fundamental freedom will not be tolerated on American soil. Republican lawmakers strongly condemned the assault as an unacceptable extension of Chinese Communist Party transnational repression tactics aimed at silencing dissidents abroad.
Sources: The Epoch Times, NTD.com