đ˘ Antifa Militants Ramp Up Doxxing of ICE and Border Patrol Agents Nationwide
Antifa-linked militants, including the Pacific Antifascist Research Collective, have escalated efforts to publicly identify and dox ICE and Border Patrol agents across the United States, shifting focus from previous targets to federal immigration enforcers amid heightened enforcement under the current administration. In one case, the group quickly identified a Border Patrol agent filmed pepper-spraying a prone protester in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026, posting details online and distributing flyers labeling the agent a âsuspected kidnapper/terrorist.â This follows patterns of doxxing in places like Portland, where groups such as Rose City Counter-Info have shared agentsâ names, photos, and addresses, contributing to a reported surge in assaults on ICE personnelâup over 1,000 percent since early 2025âand increased threats to officers and their families. Officials view these actions as dangerous, potentially enabling criminal elements to target law enforcement, while the militants frame it as accountability for perceived state violence.
Sources: The Post Millennial, US Dept of Homeland Security
𧪠Las Vegas Police Raid Suspected Residential Biolab Linked to California Illegal Operation
Law enforcement, including Las Vegas Metropolitan Police SWAT and the FBI, executed a search warrant early Saturday morning at a northeast Las Vegas home on Sugar Springs Drive, uncovering what authorities describe as a possible biological laboratory with refrigerators containing vials of unknown liquids and other potential biological materials; no immediate public threat was reported, though hazmat teams were involved as a precaution, and one suspect was reportedly arrested or detained. The property is tied through an LLC to individuals, including a Chinese national named Jia Bei Zhu (also known as David He), facing ongoing federal charges related to a 2023 illegal biolab in Reedley, California, where thousands of vials with potentially infectious agents like HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis were discovered along with misbranded medical test kits. A follow-up FBI search occurred at the closed Reedley site shortly after, and investigators continue analyzing substances from the Las Vegas location amid links to prior unauthorized medical activities.
Sources: NBC News3 Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Review-Journal
đ¨ Trump Declines Federal Intervention in Democrat-Run City Riots Without Explicit Request
President Trump announced via Truth Social that his administration will not deploy federal forces, including DHS resources, to handle protests or riots in so-called poorly run Democrat-led cities unless local officials formally request assistance and even say âplease.â He emphasized that states and cities bear primary responsibility for maintaining order and protecting property, while federal agents like ICE and Border Patrol will forcefully defend federal buildings and assets from any attacks, regardless of local cooperation. The statement followed recent anti-ICE demonstrations in places like Los Angeles and Eugene, Oregon, amid broader tensions over immigration enforcement, including a fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis, and Trump referenced a past federal assist in Los Angeles riots as an example of effective help when sought.
Sources: The New York Post, FOX News
âď¸ DOJ Opens Civil Rights Probe Into Disruption of Long Island Synagogue Event
The Department of Justiceâs Civil Rights Division has announced it will investigate whether federal laws were violated after left-wing activists from Climate Defiance barged into a Jewish temple on Long Island during an event featuring Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, hurling profanity, handing him a diaper and kneepads in crude mockery, and shouting insults tied to his initial vote supporting increased ICE funding; the protesters, including activist Walter Masterson, targeted Suozzi despite his later apology for the vote following an unrelated ICE-related shooting, and the disruption has prompted scrutiny under potential statutes protecting access to places of worship.
Sources: The Post Millennial, The New York Post
đłď¸ Democrat Flips Deep-Red Texas Senate Seat in Stunning Upset
Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a machinist union leader and Air Force veteran, won a special election runoff on January 31, 2026, to represent Texas Senate District 9 in Tarrant County, which includes parts of Fort Worth and Arlington. This marked a major flip of a seat held by Republicans for nearly 50 years, in a district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet defeated Republican conservative activist Leigh Wambsganss by a 57% to 43% margin, overcoming a significant fundraising disadvantage as Wambsganss received endorsements from Trump and heavy support from GOP donors. The victory stemmed from Rehmetâs focus on working-class issues, strong turnout among Latino and suburban voters upset with GOP policies, and effective grassroots organizing, though it only fills the remainder of the unexpired term until a full election in November where the two candidates are expected to rematch. Republicans called it a low-turnout anomaly and wakeup call to boost engagement ahead of midterms.
Sources: The Texas Tribune, FOX News
đď¸ Fetterman Breaks Ranks with Democrats on ICE, Condemns Nazi Comparison Rhetoric
Senator John Fetterman diverged from many fellow Democrats by rejecting efforts to restrict or defund ICE operations and sharply criticizing inflammatory rhetoric that likens federal immigration agents to Nazis. In a February 1, 2026, Fox News interview, he dismissed Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasnerâs comparison of ICE agents to Nazis as unacceptable and pandering, emphasizing that such language risks inciting harassment or doxxing against agents and their families. Fetterman supported secure borders and deporting criminal migrants while opposing government shutdowns over DHS funding and defending agentsâ use of masks to avoid targeting.
Sources: Legal Insurrection, The Hill
đ Trump Announces Two-Year Closure of Kennedy Center for Major Renovations
President Trump has declared that the recently rebranded Trump Kennedy Center will shut down entertainment operations for approximately two years starting July 4, 2026, to allow for comprehensive construction, revitalization, and rebuilding into what he calls the worldâs finest performing arts facility. He claims financing is fully secured and that a full closure will deliver faster, higher-quality results than phased work around ongoing shows, with a grand reopening planned afterward; the decision follows his overhaul of the board, the addition of his name to the venue, and recent struggles including low attendance and artist cancellations, though critics question congressional oversight given the centerâs federal ties and funding.
Sources: The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Examiner
⪠Federal Agents Nab Two More Suspects in Minnesota Church Disruption Case
Federal authorities have arrested Ian Davis Austin and Jerome Deangelo Richardson as the latest additions to a growing list of suspects tied to the January incident at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where anti-ICE protesters barged in during a worship service to confront a pastor who also serves in a local Immigration and Customs Enforcement role. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests, stating they bring the total to 10 individuals facing scrutiny for allegedly interfering with religious freedom under federal law, specifically the FACE Act provisions against using force, threats, or obstruction to disrupt worship. The original disruption drew swift condemnation from Trump administration officials, who framed it as an unacceptable attack on sacred spaces amid broader tensions over immigration enforcement.
Sources: Legal Insurrection, The New York Post
đ US Manufacturing Shows Signs of Rebound in January
US manufacturing perked up in January 2026 after a prolonged slump, with key surveys indicating expansion for the first time in a year. The Institute for Supply Managementâs PMI climbed to 52.6 from 47.9 in December, marking the highest level since August 2022 and signaling growth above the 50 threshold, while the S&P Global PMI rose to 52.4 from 51.8 with production accelerating at its fastest pace since May 2022. New orders rebounded sharply, though export demand stayed weak amid trade uncertainties and tariffs that also drove up input costs and led to inventory buildup. Optimism stems from expectations of lower interest rates and policy support, but challenges like higher prices and uneven demand persist.
Sources: The Epoch Times, Investing.com
đ Mexican Cartels Lace Fentanyl with Chinese-Sourced Animal Tranquilizer Xylazine
Mexican drug cartels, primarily the Sinaloa and Jalisco groups, mix xylazineâa veterinary sedative also known as âtranqââinto illicit fentanyl to heighten its addictive pull and stretch supplies for profit. This animal tranquilizer, often originating from Chinese chemical suppliers, extends the drugâs effects while making overdoses more lethal since xylazine is not an opioid and resists reversal by naloxone; authorities have seized such mixtures in nearly every state, with the practice worsening an already devastating crisis fueled by precursors and substances from China routed through Mexico.
Sources: US Drug Enforcement Agency, Breitbart
đ˘ US and India Strike Trade Deal with Immediate Tariff Cuts
President Donald Trump announced on February 2, 2026, that the United States and India have reached a trade agreement following a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effective immediately, under which the US will lower its reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 25% to 18% while India commits to reducing its tariffs and non-tariff barriers on American products to zero; the deal also includes Indiaâs pledge to halt purchases of Russian oil in favor of increased imports from the US and potentially Venezuela, alongside commitments to buy substantial volumes of US energy, technology, agricultural, and other goods, marking a thaw in recent trade frictions that had seen higher punitive duties imposed over energy sourcing disputes.
Sources: The Epoch Times, Reuters
đď¸ Laura FernĂĄndez Secures Decisive Victory in Costa Ricaâs Presidential Election
Laura FernĂĄndez, the handpicked successor to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, won Costa Ricaâs presidency in a first-round landslide on February 1, 2026, capturing nearly 48% of the vote and avoiding a runoff. Running on a platform of tough-on-crime policies and continuity with Chavesâ populist approach, the 39-year-old conservative from the Sovereign Peopleâs Party handily defeated her closest rival, centrist economist Ălvaro Ramos of the National Liberation Party, who conceded after trailing with about 33%. Voters, rattled by record-high homicide rates tied to drug trafficking, rewarded FernĂĄndezâs promises of harsher security measures while rejecting traditional establishment figures. Her win extends the right-wing shift in Costa Rican politics, though skeptics worry about potential power consolidation around Chaves, who cannot run consecutively but plans a role in the new administration.
Sources: The Straits Times, Reuters
đĽ Five Dead in Iranian Building Explosions Blamed on Gas Leaks
Two separate explosions struck residential buildings in Iran on Saturday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more, with local officials attributing both incidents to gas leaks amid the regimeâs ongoing regional saber-rattling. In the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, a blast ripped through an eight-story apartment building, claiming one lifeâincluding reports of a child victimâand wounding 14 others, exposing multiple floors and scattering debris across vehicles and streets. Nearly 700 miles away in Ahvaz, another explosion demolished a four-unit residential structure, wiping out an entire family of four. Iranian authorities, including fire department chiefs and state media, insisted the causes were accidental gas buildups, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rejected rumors of drone strikes or targeted hits on naval assets in Bandar Abbas; Israeli officials also denied any role. The blasts unfolded against a backdrop of heightened tensions, including U.S. warnings over upcoming Iranian naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz and joint exercises with Russia and China.
Sources: The Washington Examiner, BBC News
𧧠PLA Daily Demands Loyalty Amid High-Level Purges Raising Stability Concerns
Chinaâs official military newspaper, PLA Daily, published a front-page editorial on January 31 renewing criticism of recently investigated top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, framing their cases as a victory in the anti-corruption drive while calling on troops to resolutely support Party leadership and maintain strict alignment with Xi Jinping. The unusual follow-up attack, days after initial announcements, has prompted analysts to question internal unease, potential resistance, and command disruptions within the Peopleâs Liberation Army following these dramatic removals from the Central Military Commission, though official narratives emphasize zero tolerance for graft and reinforced political control.
Sources: The Epoch Times, Reuters
đŻ Japanâs Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Eyes Strong Mandate in Upcoming Snap Election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and Trumpâs described ally from her early diplomatic engagements, appears set for a solid win in the February 8 lower house snap election she called after dissolving parliament. Polls from major outlets indicate her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will likely exceed the 233 seats needed for a majority in the 465-seat chamber, potentially on its own or comfortably with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, pushing past 300 seats combined. This would strengthen her position to advance expansionary fiscal policies, tax relief, and a tougher national security stance amid regional tensions, though it raises questions about Japanâs debt load and bond market reactions. The election follows her rise as Japanâs first female PM in late 2025 after winning LDP leadership and forming a new coalition, with her personal popularityâespecially among younger votersâfueling optimism for a right-leaning push forward.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, The Japan Times
Confused as to why so many of the articles you list are old - 1 here from almost a year ago, another from 2023. What's up?