Suddenly, a New World? 
Seemingly overnight, the world appears to have changed — the assumptions, rules, and expectations of global geopolitics have been so much suddenly basically altered. Time will tell if this is a permanent change or only the passing fancy of the foreign policies of U.S. President Donald Trump and a cast of various political leaders scattered worldwide. At the core of most of these developments are the efforts being made in President Trump’s second term to reassert the interests of the U.S. as the defining global economic and military superpower. Those interests include a new economic playing field and the radical reduction of various regional armed conflicts.

María Corina Machado makes unexpected visit to the Pope
The visit appeared to be unexpected; it had not been announced in advance. Even after the meeting, the Vatican did not share any details, several media outlets reported. Machado received the Peace Prize in Oslo in December, but her whereabouts have been unknown since then. The audience at the Vatican took place on the same day Italy’s foreign minister announced that two Italian citizens had been released from captivity in Venezuela and were on their way home.

Dems Want a “Winter of Love”—The Country Won’t Follow This Time 
2020 called. They want their liberal playbook back. If you feel as though you’re experiencing déjà vu, that’s because you are. The Democrats and their media allies are again attempting to weaponize a law enforcement encounter in Minneapolis against President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Their goal is to shift attention away from the massive fraud they have enabled, stoke the fires of their own base, seize the moral high ground, and win some elections in the fall.
It will not work this time.

Iran’s Khamenei says strong turnout at pro-government rallies ‘warning’ to US
After two weeks of protests, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said state-backed rallies were a “warning” to the US. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters in nationwide demonstrations that activists said Monday had left between 599 and 648 people dead. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Greenland wants to be defended by NATO
The Greenland government wants the island’s defense to be under NATO auspices to counter a U.S. takeover. The government emphasizes that it will “under no circumstances” accept U.S. wishes.
From the American side, the European statements have had no effect, reports DR. Republican U.S. House member Randy Fine has submitted a bill that would partly pave the way for American control over Greenland and could, if enacted, make the island the 51st state of the United States.

Turkey Moves Toward Joining Saudi–Pakistan Defense Pact, Raising Fears of New Regional Military Bloc
Turkey is seeking to join an existing defense alliance between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a move that could lay the groundwork for a new regional military bloc modeled loosely on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to a report published Friday by Bloomberg. The current Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement includes a collective defense clause stating that any aggression against one member would be treated as an attack on all. The provision closely mirrors NATO’s Article 5, which has long served as the cornerstone of mutual defense among Western allies.

With Iran on fire, Tehran’s ‘vicious regime’ better listen carefully to President Trump’s warnings, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells ALL ISRAEL NEWS 
On Monday, Trump received classified briefings from senior Pentagon generals and commanders with a range of strike options. All the while, Israel is monitoring the situation closely and taking a clear stand against the regime and in favor of the protesters. “Everywhere,” Sa’ar said, Iranian government leaders “are working against the stability in the region, beyond the region.” “It’s a really vicious regime,” he said.

Israeli ministers instructed to stay quiet on possible Israeli military intervention in Iran amid escalating protests 
Ministers of the Israeli government were instructed not to comment on possible external intervention in the ongoing situation in Iran, KAN News reported this morning. Despite the directive, Science and Technology Minister (and former Intelligence Minister) Gila Gamliel shared the latest remarks of President Trump on 𝕏: “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help.”

Trump tells New York Times: “We don’t need” antisemites in MAGA
When asked whether antisemitic figures belong in the Republican Party or the MAGA movement, Trump answered without hesitation. “I think we don’t need them. I think we don’t like them.” Pressed further on whether he condemns antisemitic views being voiced by conservatives, he replied, “Certainly.” He then pivoted immediately to his record. “If you talk about the antisemitic views, there’s been nobody better for us,” he said, before citing an award he recently received for his support of Israel. “I just got the Israel award, which is the biggest award they give. It was just given to me. First time it was ever given to anybody outside of Israel.”

US hostages in Iran face danger during protests, more held than previously suspected
Information reviewed by sources familiar with Iran’s detention practices indicates Tehran may be holding more than eight American citizens and residents, exceeding the commonly cited figure of five.

US indicates potential Iran strike plans are ‘in advanced stages’ 
The official said the Pentagon is shaping its options “to circumstances and developments,” adding that personnel in the Middle East are positioned “for any contingency, any mission, and to defend themselves and our interests.”

From Kanye, to Nick Fuentes and Megyn Kelly: Why J.D. Vance’s Silence Matters Now
Kelly described Fuentes as “very smart” and suggested his ideas had value for the country. Carlson appeared to agree. Within 24 hours of that exchange, Candace Owens reposted Kanye West’s infamous “Death Con 3 on Jewish people” tweet and called it a “vibe.” This is not fringe behavior leaking into the mainstream. It is the mainstream.

Trump 2.0: A year that shook the world in his second term
A year has passed since Donald Trump was sworn in for the second time to “preserve, protect and defend” the U.S. Constitution. Since then, the world has not been the same. With a focus on the America First agenda, the U.S. president has largely put the rules-based world order out of play and formulated his own guidelines. Here is Trump’s first year in office ……

Sweden opens up to multinational force on Gotland
The Social Democrats want a NATO-based multinational force on Gotland. “I want us to build a bastion in the northern corner of Europe,” Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson says. The move was made in her speech at the People and Defense National Conference in Sälen. In it, Andersson pointed out that Russia’s long-term, aggressive ambitions and the US’s new security strategy have changed the playing field for European security.

“The Globalist Deep State Is In Panic Mode” After Trump’s Cash Cut-Off
Newman says, “I think the globalist Deep State is in panic mode, and I think the Left is as well…” “The operation against Maduro sent a massive shock wave through the global Left. I see the global Left as a tentacle of the global Deep State. It runs right through Venezuela, and it runs right through Minneapolis. Let’s not forget what happened in 2020. . .. The so-called uprising was organized by Rockefeller front groups, and these are paid professional revolutionaries. Yes, they are useful idiots . . . but they have huge money at their disposal.”

The New Lynch Mob Mentality Permeating American Society
representatives of the United States in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, passed the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The President then signed the act into law. That act created ICE and gave it its legal mandate. It happened long before the presidency of Donald Trump. ICE and its agents have a sworn duty under the Constitution to enforce the country’s immigration laws. Congress also enacted those immigration laws legally and in accordance with the Constitution. After an ICE agent fatally wounded Renee Nicole Good last week, Governor Tim Walz demanded that ICE leave Minnesota. But governors do not get to decide which federal laws will be upheld in their states. And with that we begin to see what a socialist/communist future looks like. That kind of knee-jerk rush to judgment is fueling the new lynch mob mentality permeating a large portion of American society.

UK, Germany, France Push New Plan To Appease Trump On Greenland
President Trump’s Friday’s remarks to reporters Friday made clear he is willing to take control of Greenland – even if it’s the “hard way” – and this sent the Europeans scrambling over the weekend to come up with plans or strategies for quickly de-escalating inter-NATO tensions. “I’m not talking about money for Greenland yet. I might talk about that. But right now we are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not,” the President had said, adding: “I would like to make a deal. You know, the easy way. But if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way.”

House Republicans Coalesce Around Stock-Trading Ban For Lawmakers
The proposal, drafted by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), chairman of the Committee on House Administration, would prohibit House and Senate members from purchasing individual stocks while in office. The measure, titled the Stop Insider Trading Act, has secured backing from House GOP leadership and support from Republicans across ideological factions. Steil plans to formally introduce the bill Monday.

States Poised To Win Supreme Court Battle Over Men In Women’s Sports, Legal Experts Predict
The U.S. Supreme Court will uphold two state laws that ban male athletes who don’t identify with their sex from competing on school sports teams intended for females, legal experts say.

Tropical Cyclone Koji brings severe flooding across north and central Queensland, Australia
Tropical Cyclone Koji brought torrential rainfall and widespread flooding on January 12, following landfall near Ayr and Bowen a day before. Major flood warnings are in effect for multiple river systems, with rainfall totals of up to 600 mm (24 inches) in some areas. Emergency crews have conducted rescues and evacuations as the system moves inland, continuing to produce heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Thousands Of Protesters In Iran Being Ruthlessly Gunned Down; Lots Of Signs That Trump Is About To Bring Down The Hammer
As the bloody revolution in Iran enters its 15th day, President Trump has yet to take action to stop the slaughter of innocents. Iran is announcing alignment with Russia to stop the US from interfering. The White House announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran and claims a deal with the Islamic regime is possible. Note to Trump administration: You can’t make deals with murderous zealots of a death cult.

With Iran on fire, Tehran’s ‘vicious regime’ better listen carefully to President Trump’s warnings says Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar
On Monday, Trump received classified briefings from senior Pentagon generals and commanders with a range of strike options. Israel is monitoring the situation closely and taking a clear stand against the regime and in favor of the protesters. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said, “We have a huge problem – which is not only our problem, it’s a regional and international problem – with the Iranian regime, which is the number one exporter of terrorism and radicalism.”

Iranians in Montreal Rally Against the Islamic Republic as U.S. Support Breaks a Historic Barrier
A large Iranian diaspora demonstration took place in downtown Montreal on Friday, openly opposing the Islamic Republic of Iran and signaling a political shift that many Iranians describe as historic: for the first time, a popular Iranian uprising has clear and unapologetic support from the United States.

Kentucky Launches Mobile ID App Amid Broader Push for Digital Identity & Age Verification Law
Kentucky has introduced a new Mobile ID app that allows residents to carry a state-issued digital ID on their smartphones. Governor Andy Beshear described the Mobile ID as “a secure and convenient option” for residents who wish to use it. Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray noted that the digital version “reduces exposure of personal information” compared with showing a physical license.

‘Kash Better Get Them Out, NOW!’: Trump Orders Cleanup of Corrupt FBI ‘Scum’
President Trump issued a demand on Truth Social for FBI Director Kash Patel to remove agents from the bureau, referencing a news report detailing the role of a former FBI official in reportedly advancing the Arctic Frost investigation targeting Trump, Republican organizations, and elected officials. Trump declared: “These FBI Agents are total Scum, in their own way no better than the insurrectionists in Portland, Minnesota, Los Angeles, etc.”

Vacation destination slapped with increased travel advisory due to ‘violent crime’
The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Grenada, due to the “risk of crime.” The Level 2 advisory was updated Jan. 5, with a warning about “violent crime.” Americans have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape. “In some cases, American citizens have been killed. Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States,” the advisory says.

Secret Service investigates after radio DJ at UMass Lowell calls to ‘kill JD Vance’
A volunteer radio show host has resigned after authorities confirmed they are aware of a post on left-wing-dominated social media app Bluesky, in which a person advocated for killing Vice President JD Vance. “It’s simple, we kill JD Vance,” said the person behind an account named hanslopez.bsky.social. The person identified themselves as a host of a radio show on WUML, which is funded by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.