In Somali Fraud Scandal, Republicans Probe Evidence of a Blue State Election Scheme 
As the magnitude and complexity of Minnesota’s Somali immigrant welfare fraud scandal come into clearer focus, Republicans in Congress are more boldly talking about it being part of a larger scheme by Democrats to use illegal immigrants and purported refugees to hijack federal elections and manipulate apportionment that determines Americans’ congressional representation and federal funding.

Surging billionaire wealth leads to ‘dangerous’ political risks, Oxfam warns as Davos forum opens
The collective wealth of the planet’s billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of “highly dangerous” political consequences as the global elite gathers for the World Economic Forum.

After WEF cancels his appearance at Davos, Iranian FM Araghchi blames Israel, US pressure 
The World Economic Forum on Monday withdrew a previously extended invitation for Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend the summit in Davos, Switzerland. The WEF also announced the decision in a post on social media, writing, “Although he was invited last fall, the tragic loss of lives of civilians in Iran over the past few weeks means that it is not right for the Iranian government to be represented at Davos this year.”

Greenland’s prime minister says nothing is ruled out
It is unlikely that the United States will use military force to take over Greenland, Greenland’s government said at a press conference.

Update on the Iranian People’s Revolution: ‘Brave People, They Have No Fear Left’
According to journalist and founder of Tousi TV—Mahyar Tousi—the revolution to overthrow the brutal and oppressive regime in Iran continues, despite the increasing numbers of citizens killed by the IRGC, and despite the regime’s desperate attempt to convince the rest of the world that everything is fine, and protests are over in Iran.

Exclusive: Bombshell Footage Claims Judges Can Be Bought With Bribes in Ohio Immigration Courts
At the center of the operation is Patricia Golder, who, according to the footage, has turned the alleged manipulation of the asylum process into her business. Golder says she takes a portion of the pay given to the Mauritanian migrants in exchange for helping them navigate the system, and she claims she can bribe judges to rule in the migrants’ favor. The footage also suggests that many of the migrants involved neither embrace nor intend to adopt core American values, even as they access public resources designed to protect legitimate asylum seekers. “She gets them their papers. She does,”

The liberal world order appears to be coming to an end
Francis Fukuyama declared the “End of History” in 1989, stating that Western liberal democracy had become the final form of human government. However, by 2026, the liberal world order appears to be coming to an end, with countries like China and the US disregarding international law and pursuing their own interests. A new world order, possibly based on multipolar realism, may replace liberalism, where nations prioritise their own power and interests over idealistic notions of cooperation and democracy.
Note: The liberal world order is also known as the “international rules-based order” or “liberal international order.” While international institutions such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organisation were established as the blueprint for the liberal world order, the system was really powered by the United States.

Trump reveals US knows location of last hostage
During his remarks, Trump mentioned one hostage whose remains have not yet been returned, Ran Gvili, and suggested he may have been located. “There is one left. We think we know where he is,” Trump said. Following Trump’s comments, the family issued a statement welcoming the indication that progress may be possible, while urging that no further stages of the deal move forward until he is brought home.

‘Gaza is ours’ – Israeli minister denounces Trump plan, calls to shutdown US army base in Israel
A senior Israeli government minister openly rejected President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan on Monday, marking a rare public split between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition and the Trump administration. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (Religious Zionist Party) called for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip, promote mass Arab migration out of the area, and resettle the Strip. “Mr. Prime Minister, it’s either us or them,” Smotrich said.

Hamas weighs moving senior officials out of Gaza
Sources in Hamas say the group is quietly weighing a dramatic step it has long rejected publicly: allowing some of its senior figures to leave the Gaza Strip as talks move toward the next phase of the ceasefire process. The report, published by the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat and cited in Israel by Walla, claims that a number of prominent Hamas political and military officials in Gaza are making arrangements for what was described as a coordinated “safe exit” from the enclave.

Israel gearing up for a ‘surprise war,’ says IDF chief
Israel is undertaking preparations for a possible military strike by a hostile power, the IDF chief of staff said Monday. Lt.Gen Eyal Zamir, the commander of the Israeli military, visited the headquarters of the Home Front Command on Monday, together with Home Front Command chief Maj. Gen. Shai Kalper and additional commanders. During the meeting, Zamir hinted that Israel could face a “surprise” attack by Iran as tensions between the two countries remain high. “We are fully prepared defensively for every scenario,” Zamir said.

Don’t Be Fooled, We Live In A Time Unlike Any Other In Human History
I often hear statements such as, “Today is no different than any other time in history; The most telling difference between today and no other time in all of Church history is this: since 1948, Israel has existed as an independent nation capable of entering into the covenant with antichrist that will start Daniel’s seventieth week. The extensive preparations for another temple and animal sacrifices also tell us that we live in the shadow of the rapidly approaching Tribulation period.

Trump to hold signing ceremony at Davos for Gaza Board of Peace
A signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace will be held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Axios reported on Tuesday.The signing ceremony for the board’s Charter, set to be held at the Davos Congress Center with the participation of heads of state, is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. local time (4:30 a.m. EST), according to the U.S. news website, which shared a copy of the official invitation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is among the some 50 leaders invited to join the board, which Trump will chair.

Iran expert, Dr. Thamar E. Gindin: ‘Iranians immensely disappointed by Trump’s promises’
‘The Iranian people went to the streets to protest and risked their lives because of Trump’s promises. Even if he bombs Iran now, it’s too late for thousands of families.’

As Trump’s Board of Peace gains global backing, Europe remains cautious over Gaza plan
US President Donald Trump continues to recruit world leaders to his Board of Peace (BoP), as more than ten countries have signed on to President Trump’s council for Gaza. At this stage, only some of the participating countries have issued public statements confirming that their leaders will join the council, including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Morocco, Hungary, and Canada. “UAE President Abdullah bin Zayed emphasized that the United Arab Emirates’ decision reflects the importance of fully implementing President Donald J. Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which constitutes a critical step toward realizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people,” said a statement released by the Emirati Foreign Ministry. Western diplomats told The Jerusalem Post that all other Gaza-related initiatives are on hold pending the BoP announcement.

‘Take Back Our Country’: Anti-Regime Protesters Hack Iranian State TV, Showing Clips Of Exiled Crown Prince
Iran’s state television broadcast was hacked amid a near-total internet blackout, with video clips of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and images of ongoing anti-government protests briefly airing on multiple channels. Pahlavi used the opportunity to call on the Iranian military to break with the Islamic Republic and to side with protesters who have been demonstrating against the regime.

Sweden invited to Trump’s peace council
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s (M) office confirms that an invitation has been received. “We have not taken a position on it yet. Right now the issue is being discussed with our European friends,” the Prime Minister’s press secretary, Tom Samuelsson,

Shallow M5.6 earthquake kills one and damages dozens of homes in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
A shallow 5.6 earthquake struck near Barishal, Gilgit-Baltistan on January 19, damaging multiple homes, killing one person, and injuring two. Multiple landslides were also reported, with debris blocking multiple routes across the region and surrounding areas. The earthquake occurred within Hindu Kush–Karakoram–Pamir collision zone, part of the broader India–Eurasia plate convergence system.

Virginia Democrats Pass Amendment for Abortions Up to Birth 
Virginia Democrats pushed through a radical constitutional amendment to enshrine abortions up to birth in the state constitution, sending the measure to voters in a November referendum after party-line votes in the General Assembly. Republicans opposed the amendment and attempted to preserve parental consent laws or ensure care for babies born alive, but these were rejected by extreme Democrats who want no limits on killing babies before birth.

VICTORY: Texas School District Cancels CAIR-Linked Islamic Games; Patriot Pressure Works
Texas patriots exposed and defeated an attempted infiltration: A public school district nearly rented taxpayer-funded grounds to CAIR-sponsored 2026 Islamic Games—until relentless reporting, lawmaker outrage, and state terror designation forced GCISD to cancel the event entirely, proving vigilance stops radical agendas from taking root in our children’s schools.

Empty Stores Everywhere! America’s “Retail Apocalypse” Is Already The Worst In History, And There Are Signs It Is Getting Even Worse…
More stores were closed in the US last year than ever – over 8,000 – and it appears 2026 will be worse. Consumers have very little discretionary income to spend, and empty stores litter the landscape. If you live in a relatively prosperous area, there may be just a few empty stores. But in a depressed area, you may be faced with abandoned stores everywhere. We’re witnessing a tsunami of store closures unlike anything that’s ever happened in the history of our nation.

All Over America, Thousands Of Radicals Are Being Recruited For “Rapid Response Teams” That Are Designed To Swarm ICE
The stage is being set for one of the most dramatic years of civil unrest we’ve seen. In major cities in the US, vast numbers of far-left activists are recruited for “rapid response teams” that seek to disrupt ICE operations as much as possible. When members of these “teams” confront ICE officers, violence often erupts. We’ve seen many examples, but the left is not going to back down now. Instead, they plan to take things to an entirely new level.

The liberal world order appears to be coming to an end 
By 2026, the liberal world order appears to be coming to an end, with countries like China and the US disregarding international law and pursuing their own interests. A new world order, possibly based on multipolar realism, may replace liberalism, where nations prioritize their own power and interests over idealistic notions of cooperation and democracy.

Hearing for High Court case to compel New Zealand government to release the Pfizer covid vaccine contract schedule for June 
Erika Whittome is taking the New Zealand government to the High Court to challenge the decision to withhold the contract with Pfizer for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines. The Government has refused to release the contract, citing various reasons, despite numerous requests under the Official Information Act (i.e., Freedom of Information).

Netanyahu: No Turkish, no Qatari troops in Gaza reconstruction efforts 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said there would be no Turkish or Qatari troops deployed to Gaza as part of Phase 2 of the Trump administration’s Mideast peace plan. Speaking at a Knesset debate on “violence and crime in the Arab sector” within Israel, Netanyahu acknowledged the dispute between his gov’t and the Trump administration over post-war management of Gaza.

Teacher Imprisoned for Refusing to Use Student’s “They/Them” Pronouns
The dispute originated when Burke objected on religious grounds to address a ‘transitioning’ student by a new name and the pronoun “they,” arguing that complying with this request would violate his Christian beliefs and constitutional rights. He’s spent 560 days in prison since then and racked up €225,000 in court fines. As of yesterday, he’s back in Mountjoy prison again.

WARNING: Turkey’s Military Mosques Invading America – ‘Barracks for Faithful Soldiers’ Just Like Europe
“America is rolling out the red carpet for our own conquerors, welcoming Turkish gov’t-funded mosques as ‘cultural centers’ while Erdogan openly calls assimilation a crime against humanity and frames the faithful as his soldiers.” Erdogan continues to fund and build massive complexes on American soil – barracks disguised as mosques, enforcing Turkish identity over American values, and building unassimilated communities just miles from our capital.

NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket on Way to Launch Pad 
The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft that will carry four astronauts around the Moon is rolling to Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The four-mile trek began at 7:04 a.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 17, and is expected to take up to 12 hours. The 11-million-pound stack has been undergoing preparations for launch in the Vehicle Assembly Building since October. NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 is slowly moving it on top of the mobile launcher at a speed of about 1 mph.

Suspects in Brutal Shovel Beating of ICE Agent Are Venezuelan Illegal Immigrants, Entered Country Under Biden 
The three individuals who ambushed and violently attacked an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer during a targeted traffic stop in Minneapolis on Wednesday were all illegal immigrants from Venezuela who entered the country under the Biden administration, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday.

Carney’s tone-deaf ‘New World Order’ remarks could further damage US ties
If the Trump administration sees a closer alliance between Canada and China as a threat, their reaction could be severe. In a scene that has already spawned a flurry of memes, Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese Communist officials in Beijing that he has been “heartened” by the developing partnership between Canada’s government and China’s dictatorship, and that “I believe the progress that we have made in the partnership sets us up well for the New World Order.” As he said it—enunciating each word clearly—Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s head jerked up, and his eyes widened. Conservative MPs and commentators took to social media to rip Carney’s comments, which included references to a new security arrangement with the Chinese.

Anti-ICE mob invades church service, DOJ to investigate possible FACE Act violation
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (LifeSiteNews) — The Trump administration Department of Justice (DOJ) has vowed to investigate alleged FACE Act violations by an unruly leftist mob — including former CNN journalist and open homosexual Don Lemon and others — that stormed a Southern Baptist church during a worship service on Sunday. “They were screaming and chanting, disrupting the singing and the preaching because they suspected an ICE officer may attend the church,” said David Eastwood, senior pastor of Cities Church. “This is a violation of what is known as the FACE Act.”

Could Sen. Graham’s visit to Israel pave the way for an Israeli role in Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’?
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham signaled support for an Israeli role in President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative yesterday, calling his visit to Israel “one of the most consequential” since his election, according to a statement from his office. The move would mark a major shift, anchoring American missile defense in partnership with Israel and making it more reciprocal, potentially aligning with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of weaning Israel off U.S. military aid within the next decade.

New ‘quasi-moon’ discovered in Earth orbit may have been hiding there for decades
If the status of the newly detected asteroid, called 2025 PN7, is confirmed, it would not be the only object seemingly behaving as a moon of Earth; there are seven other known quasi-moons in Earth-like orbits, and they are “full of surprises,” said study co-author Carlos de la Fuente Marcos of the Complutense University of Madrid.

Catholic Church condemns Christian Zionism as “damaging ideology” that threatens Church unity
The Catholic Church and its allied denominations in Jerusalem just declared war on Christian Zionism. In a statement released January 17, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in the Holy Land—led by the Roman Catholic hierarchy along with Eastern Catholic, Orthodox, and other traditional church leaders—condemned Christian support for Israel as a “damaging ideology” that misleads the public and harms Christian unity. The statement represents the Catholic Church’s most direct assault yet on the millions of evangelical Christians whose biblical interpretation leads them to support the Jewish state. Their territorial claim was unambiguous: “The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem reiterate that they alone represent the Churches and their flock in matters pertaining to Christian religious, communal, and pastoral life in the Holy Land.”

Senior Iranian diplomat defects amid unrest, raising questions about the ayatollah’s future
A senior Iranian diplomat, Alireza Jeyrani Hokmabad, has sought asylum in Switzerland, leaving behind his post at Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations in Geneva. Reports indicate he feared returning to the Islamic Republic due to growing political instability and the intensifying protests sweeping the country. Jeyrani Hokmabad’s move comes amid broader signs of anxiety within Iran’s elite, including reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has considered leaving the country for Moscow amid escalating unrest.

Netanyahu says Turkey, Qatar will have no presence in Gaza, raises objections with Secretary of State Rubio
Israel has protested the inclusion of Turkey and Qatar in a US-backed postwar Gaza framework, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raising the issue directly in a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and vowing publicly that neither country will deploy forces in the Strip. According to Channel 12, Netanyahu spoke with Rubio only hours after instructing Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to formally convey Israel’s objections to Washington over the makeup of the Gaza Executive Board.

If Iran’s regime stays in place, Trump’s Gaza ‘peace’ plan will not see success – analysis
If Hamas remains standing, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other Iran-backed Islamist terror groups will also continue to rearm, regroup, and plan for more terrorism and bloodshed in the region. Trump’s plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war should have included a provision to stipulate the need for a different regime in Iran. That is the fastest, best, and, unfortunately, the only way to eradicate Hamas and destroy “[a]ll military, terror, and offensive infrastructure, including tunnels and weapon production facilities” not only in the Gaza Strip, as stated in Trump’s 20-point plan, but also in the Middle East.

Israel issues final ultimatum to Hamas – report
Israel has issued a final ultimatum to the Hamas terror organization, according to a report … over the weekend, giving the Gaza group two months to disarm or face a resumption of hostilities with Israel.

IDF pounds Hezbollah terror sites across southern Lebanon
The IDF carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah terror infrastructure in multiple areas of southern Lebanon on Monday, targeting launch sites, military camps, and weapons storage shafts. The strikes hit Hezbollah military camps used to train terrorists for the planning and execution of attacks against IDF forces and Israeli civilians. At the sites, terrorists were undergoing firearms drills and additional training involving a range of weapons. Weapons storage shafts at several Hezbollah military locations were also targeted.

Morocco joins Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace as founding member
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to become a founding member of the US-led Gaza Board of Peace, Morocco’s foreign ministry announced on Monday. “Morocco welcomes the second phase of Trump’s comprehensive peace plan, as well as the official creation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, which will serve as a temporary transitional body,” the ministry stated. … on Sunday, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had received an invitation to join the Board of Peace,

AG Pam Bondi says she is seeking death penalty for killer of Israeli embassy workers Lischinsky, Milgrim 
In an address to the Israeli-American Council (IAC) National Summit on Friday, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said her office will seek the death penalty for the murderer of Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Iranian regime may have used ‘toxic chemical substance’ to kill wounded protesters after several days 
As more details about the Iranian regime’s crackdown against its own people emerge amid the ongoing internet shutdown, two recent unconfirmed reports suggest that the regime may have injected protesters with toxins that are meant to kill them days after the fact. One report was cited by a former UK lawmaker, while the other is based on a testimony cited by the opposition-aligned news outlet Iran International.

IDF kills two terrorists who violated Gaza truce 
Israeli troops shot and killed two armed terrorists who approached their positions in separate incidents along the Gaza ceasefire line on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces said. Soldiers operating in the southern Gaza Strip spotted two suspects who crossed the Yellow Line and posed an imminent threat, the IDF said. Troops opened fire, killing one of them.

A giant asteroid went unseen near Earth after hiding in the sun’s blind spot
It may sound almost unrealistic, but it happens more often than people imagine. A gigantic asteroid about 700 meters wide was moving silently through the inner solar system, but no one saw it coming. It’s not because scientists haven’t looked into it. It’s not because the technology has failed. But that’s because the object was hidden in the place where the telescope would have the most trouble: in the sun’s glare.

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President’s presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, the sources told Reuters on Monday. The agenda was unclear.
global CEOs had been invited, not just those from the United States. One of the sources said the invitations had come from the White House.

This Could Be The Big One
There are winter storms, and then there are storms from a real pattern shift. The kind that impacts a big chunk of the country. This upcoming setup is starting to look like the second type. Confidence has increased that we’re heading into a legitimate winter storm window late this week into the weekend. The ingredients are lining up in a way that usually gets my attention.

Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits southeast of Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as magnitude 6.0 hit southeast of Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia at 13:02 UTC on January 19, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The EMSC is also reporting the same magnitude and depth.

Kansas School Bans Students from Naming Kirk, Trump or Jesus as Role Models
Yet another example of why American parents are increasingly pulling their kids out of public institutions and turning to home schooling. Parents at an elementary school in Kansas are upset after students were reportedly told they were not allowed to list President Donald Trump, late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and even Jesus Christ as their role models for an assignment.

Iranian president: Strike on Khamenei ‘tantamount to all‑out war’
Iran’s president warned on Sunday that a strike on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is the equivalent of an “all-out war” against the country, while blaming the United States and its allies for the “hardship and difficulties” facing citizens of the Islamic Republic.”

A warning to Australians: Look what’s happened in the UK; policing “hate speech” online does not stop criminal acts
While the Australian government is attempting to rush through the “hate crime” bill, the UK is an example of how this bill will morph into something other than what politicians claim it’s intended for. While UK police use time and resources to arrest thousands every year for perceived online “hate speech,” the very real threat from Islamic extremists is ignored.

Trump’s withdrawal from 66 international organizations is a challenge to a global governance that perpetuates problems
Last week, we highlighted that President Trump signed a memorandum to withdraw the US from the UNFCCC, the UN’s foundational climate change treaty. The UNFCCC is one of 66 international organizations named in the memorandum. Withdrawing from these organizations is a strategic break from a model of global governance that perpetuates problems rather than resolving them.

Bye-bye Internationalism? Trump Is Cutting Off the Heads of the “Globalist Leviathan”
When I “take the oath of office as president… their new world order comes down.” So said Pat Buchanan in 2000 while accepting the Reform Party nomination. Buchanan has also been called “godfather of Trumpism.” It thus isn’t surprising that what he promised, President Trump is delivering, for good or ill (or both). In fact, Trump is torching “the ‘New World Order’” as we speak.

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years, forecasters say
Powerful solar activity released by the sun is heading for Earth, likely to create dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas Monday evening and early Tuesday morning. It could disrupt satellite-based communications and GPS accuracy. A solar radiation storm, ranked at level 4 out of 5 on a severity scale, is tracked by National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center.

Denmark ramps up defenses in Greenland as Trump zeros in on control of territory
Denmark ramped up its military presence in Greenland, deploying extra troops to the strategic Arctic territory amid escalating tensions with President Trump. Local Danish broadcaster   said the Danish Armed Forces confirmed a new contingent of troops, described as “a substantial contribution,” were arriving at Greenland’s main international airport Monday night.