DAY ONE: Here’s what Trump could do on his first day in office
Trump has made clear that he plans to kickstart a massive, never-before-seen deportation program for the millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S. On energy policy, Trump has pledged to open up domestic oil drilling in a major way in an effort to lower costs for Americans and boost the energy industry. He has also promised to end a Biden-era rule that would require more than half of Americans to transition to electric vehicles over the next decade.
Israel celebrates as Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari return home from 471 days of Hamas captivity
Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari crossed the border into Israel shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday, after spending 471 days as hostages in the Gaza Strip. The three are the first out of 33 hostages slated to be released in the coming six weeks as part of the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.
‘We’re on high alert’: Israel reinforces security after releasing 90 terrorists
Following the release of three Israeli hostages from 471 days of captivity, Israel released 90 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Sunday, prompting the army to reinforce its forces in Judea and Samaria on Sunday.
Israeli firefighters welcomed to Los Angeles
“Great to welcome brave Israeli firefighters to L.A. who have joined the effort to contain the #LosAngelesFires #Israel is not just sending firefighters but absorbing all costs to do so,” he tweeted.
Trump’s inauguration will be the first to be attended by foreign leaders
For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power. President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to the inauguration. Xi is sending his vice president as his representative. No heads of state have previously made an official visit to the U.S. for the inauguration.
Trump’s Middle East envoy: The hostage deal doesn’t happen without Trump
“I just received on my phone pictures of the first three hostages who were released. We had a great team, but it doesn’t happen without Donald J. Trump,” he stated. “The President was responsible for this release, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude, as do all the families,” added Witkoff.
‘Completion certificates’ Hamas gave to released captives included Red Cross signatures
Two of the recently released Gaza hostages, Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, who were held together in captivity, were forced by Hamas to participate in a staged ceremony where they received “gifts and souvenirs” from their captivity Israeli media reported Sunday night. All three released hostages received a ‘gift bag’ which included a photo of Gaza from Hamas terrorists. Hamas terrorists gave the survivors “certificates of release” and made them pose and smile with their certificates before being transferred to Red Cross custody. The representatives of the ICRC present signed the documents, according to the video.
Trump to classify drug cartels as ‘foreign terrorist organizations’
US President-elect Donald Trump plans to classify drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations in an early executive order, Punchbowl News reported on Sunday.
Sen. Adam Schiff re-hires staffer with ties to anti-Israel group
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) re-hired Maher Bitar, a … leader of Students for Justice in Palestine, a group that advocates the destruction of Israel,
Disaster waiting to happen: Is Israel ready to face extreme natural events?
Successive state comptrollers, including the incumbent Matanyahu Englman, have repeatedly warned that Israel isn’t prepared for a catastrophic natural disaster. For example, our region is historically prone to earthquakes, primarily along the Dead Sea Fault, part of the Syrian-African Rift.
Vilifying The Jewish State, The Pope Proves Once Again He Has No Understanding Of God’s Word
Pope Francis once again is vilifying the Jewish State. According to World Israel News (WIN), in an address last week, the Pope “castigated the Jewish state over what he described as the ‘shameful’ humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip during the ongoing war against Hamas.” His speech was riddled with false accusations against Israel, reportedly including claims that the Jewish State is “bombing civilians” and “leaving Gazan children to freeze to death.”
Newly Released ‘Upside-Down Kingdom’ Study Bible Writes Feminism, Marxism, And CRT Into The Pages Of Scripture
Zondervan Publishing has just released a new study Bible, the Upside-Down Kingdom Bible, with notes, essays, and book introductions that, according to the Amazon listing, feature “difficult issues facing Christians today, with features that are honest, nuanced, and filled with grace.” Should Christians use this study Bible? Let me say upfront—stay away from this compromised woke study Bible!
Polar vortex to blast 30 states with life-threatening cold: ‘Be prepared’
“A major cold blast is in store for more than 30 states as a widespread arctic air outbreak will send nearly every American east of the Rockies into a deep freeze.”
Strong tornado hits Senganan village, Indonesia
A strong tornado struck Senganan village, Tabanan, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, causing damage to homes and temple facilities.
One Million Moms urges Christians to boycott ‘Upside-Down Kingdom Bible,’ citing ‘woke theology’ concerns
“Conservative advocacy group One Million Mom has launched a campaign opposing Zondervan’s newly released NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible: Think Deeply/Love Widely, claiming the study Bible promotes “woke theology” and undermines traditional biblical interpretations.”
California’s Wildfires, A Calamity Of Whose Making?
“…Although it’s not the apocalypse, I believe God has a purpose for the unmitigated disaster that’s unfolding before our eyes in Southern California. He has allowed incompetent government officials, DEI hiring practices, serious lapses of judgment, fierce Santa Ana winds, and evil people starting fires to lead to this deadly calamity. It’s not a coincidence that the fires not have not only struck at the heart of America’s entertainment industry, which has long polluted minds with trashy films but also at what has become the headquarters of a multi-billion-dollar porn filmmaking industry.”
PM Netanyahu: ‘We will meet all the war’s goals; we will bring everyone home’
“I am proud to be the Prime Minister of our wonderful people. I am proud to lead our country in times like these,” he said.”
Viktor Orban on Trump Presidency Expectations: Ending Soros-Backed Globalist Chaos, Ushering a New Era of Nationalism
“If they had not cheated in 2020, Donald Trump would still be president, and there would be no Russian-Ukrainian war.”
Federal Reserve Withdraws From Global Climate Group As Trump Set To Assume Power
“The U.S. Federal Reserve is exiting a global climate change coalition days before the new Trump administration is set to take power on Jan. 20.”
The Climate and Nature Bill will destroy the UK economy and end private property
The Climate and Nature Bill has its second reading in Parliament on 24 January 2025. If it becomes law, it will bring in compulsory re-wilding of more than 30% of the UK and place controls on travel and consumption.
There Will Be A Planetary Alignment Of 6 Planets In The Sky The Day After Trump Is Inaugurated
…This planetary alignment of 6 planets will occur the day after the 60th presidential inauguration in our history takes place. Of course, there are many people out there that believe that the positioning of celestial objects is completely coincidental and could never possibly mean anything. But in Luke chapter 21, Jesus specifically warned us that there would be “signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars” during the times just before His return.
5 Historic Emergencies That Trump Will Be Confronted With Immediately As He Returns To The White House
The following are 5 historic emergencies that Trump will be confronted with immediately as he enters the White House… #1 A Major War. Iran has gotten extremely close to being able to build nuclear weapons, and once they are able to do that, it is inevitable that the Iranians will distribute such weapons to Hezbollah and other terrorist proxies…