Good morning. Welcome to the morning newsletter. Here’s what you should know to kick off your day…
Top 3
1. President Trump highlights his achievements in a prime-time address.
2. President Trump announces a blockade on Venezuela, declaring it under “total siege.”
3. Jack Smith prepares to confront a congressman during a deposition.
Main heading
Campus on edge – Students at Brown University express concerns regarding a recent shooting, raising questions about security measures. Read more…
Future in court – Legal analysts discuss the next steps as Nick Reiner faces allegations of murdering his parents. Read more…
“The proudest legacy” – Melania Trump shares insights into an upcoming film documenting her experiences as First Lady. Read more…
Not on the menu – A customer discovers a razor blade in a Walmart bread loaf, leading to a police investigation and arrest. Read more…
Scientist slain – Authorities launch a murder investigation after an MIT professor is found shot at home. Read more…
Politics
Hat in the ring – A blue-collar businesswoman enters the race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene. Read more…
“GRANT” Theft Auto – Tim Walz faces scrutiny as HHS requests information regarding $8.6 billion in taxpayer funds management. Read more…
Red wave – The Democratic voter advantage in key battleground states appears to be significantly shrinking: “historic change.” Read more…
Lockdown – President Trump enacts stricter immigration policies by closing borders to five additional countries. Read more…
Media
Culture wars – A library board that declined to ban a divisive transgender book has been dismissed. Read more…
Much fuss – Conservatives criticize the White House for granting Vanity Fair access to Trump’s inner circle. Read more…
“Ice” breaker – Parents and educators establish a system to alert ICE about illegal immigrants. Read more…
Is it on the menu? – Joe Rogan warns that liberal policies enable dangers to family pets. Read more…
Opinion
Rachel Sheffield – Taxpayer funds with no accountability: Minnesota fraud highlights issues in the welfare system. Read more…
Prisha Mosley – At 15, I placed my trust in gender care “experts.” It turns out, they were just improvising. Read more…
In other news
Sacred inheritance – Pope Leo appoints Bishop Ron Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York to replace Cardinal Dolan. Read more…
Recovery time – It appears Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury is more severe than initially believed after surgery. Read more…
American culture quiz – Challenge yourself with questions about winter wish lists and tasty trends. Take the quiz here…
Smoke screen – Critical research challenges the booming claims surrounding cannabis. Read more…
Meat-rich meal – A celebrity chef reveals tips for preparing the perfect prime rib. Watch the video…
Clock
Josh Hawley – Nancy Pelosi has profited more than any other congressperson. Watch the video…
Rob Schneider – Remembering the exceptional talent of Rob Reiner. Watch the video…
