Notebook of a Reporter: Democrats discuss cuts to ICE funding as the January 30 shutdown deadline approaches
Congressional Spending and ICE: A Tenuous Connection Recent events highlight a connection between Congressional spending, the Minnesota ICE shooting, and military operations concerning Venezuela. Many consider the “power of the purse” one of Congress’ most esteemed prerogatives. This has prompted a call from some progressive Democrats to either defund ICE in upcoming government funding negotiations […]
Rep. Van Orden’s office in Wisconsin reportedly attacked by anti-ICE protester
After an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, Republican lawmakers reported that anti-ICE activists attempted to force their way into a Wisconsin office, leading to a domestic terrorism report with the FBI. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) described the alarming situation on social media, asserting that “individuals driven by anti-ICE sentiment” targeted […]
World’s Wealthiest Individual Advises Against Saving for Retirement
Elon Musk recently went to court seeking $139 billion in damages, despite his wealth already being estimated at around $700 billion. Recently on the Moonshot podcast with Peter Diamandis, Musk advised listeners not to fret about saving for retirement over the next couple of decades, suggesting that it might be pointless. His reasoning? He believes […]
Dax Shepard offers to pay for his 11-year-old daughter to freeze her eggs when she turns 18
Dax Shepard Discusses Surprising Proposal to His Daughter Dax Shepard recently made a notable proposal to his young daughter, Delta. On his podcast, “Armchair Expert,” he shared that he brought up the option of freezing her eggs when she turns 18. He explained this to co-host Monica Padman, making it clear that he wants to […]
Trump inspects ballroom construction at the White House during an oil meeting
Trump Meets Oil Executives, Updates On White House Ballroom During a meeting with around 20 prominent oil executives on Friday, President Donald Trump took a moment to step away and check on the ongoing construction of the White House ballroom. “It’s great to welcome some of the most respected figures in the oil and gas […]
Copycat comedians shout ‘Epstein’ on command
No memo was captured during the recent hack. Democrats have been using the Epstein narrative quite a bit this year. Whenever President Donald Trump does something they dislike—really, anything—they claim it’s merely a diversion from the Epstein files. Pratt wouldn’t be the first reality TV figure to stir things up politically. Remember, he was working […]
California uncovers billions in healthcare fraud, according to Dr. Oz.
California Probes Billions in Fraudulent Medical Expenses California is now investigating a staggering amount of fraudulent medical spending, specifically targeting illegal hospice operations run by foreign nationals, as officials revealed in a press conference on Friday. Dr. Mehmet Oz, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, stated during the briefing, “There has been a […]
Trump withdraws the US from a ‘racist’ UN forum promoting ‘global reparations initiatives’
Trump’s Recent Withdrawals from International Organizations This week, President Trump took significant actions that could be seen as empowering globalists and climate change advocates. On Wednesday, he released a presidential memorandum that formally excluded the United States from over 60 international groups, aligning with his broader aim to prioritize American interests. In a presidential order […]
Apple Watch Ultra 2 reaches its lowest price ever for a short period.
No Smoking Day Reflection Today is January 9, 2026, marking the notorious “No Smoking Day.” It’s that time of year when many New Year’s resolutions start to fizzle out. But I’m here to encourage you—let’s not give up, okay? We can push through this together. While others may be throwing in the towel, there’s a […]
Protests in Iran reach day 13 amid nationwide internet blackout
Iran Protests Intensify Amid Internet Blackout The unrest in Iran has entered a 13th day, with authorities implementing a significant internet blackout that isolates the country from much of the outside world. This move comes as the government issues increasing threats of severe punishment in the face of widespread protests against the regime. According to […]