Month: January 2026
January 29, 2026
Politics
Elon Musk stops Russian killer drones from hijacking Starlink to strike Ukrainian cities
Fedorov praised SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and Musk personally for what he called a rapid, decisive response. Fedorov praised SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and Musk personally for what he...
January 29, 2026
Politics
Tough-on-crime mayor and vocal Newsom critic to run for California governor
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has announced he's running for governor for California in an effort to succeed Gavin Newsom. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has announced he's running...
January 29, 2026
Politics
Border czar Tom Homan touts ‘a lot of progress’ in Minnesota, tells reporters he’s not there ‘for photo ops’
Trump border czar Tom Homan has claimed a "lot of progress" is being made in Minnesota since he trekked to the state late Monday at the president's request. Trump...
January 29, 2026
Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor: ‘We’ve been through a lot’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) made the worst-kept secret in politics official Thursday, announcing her candidacy for governor of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) made the...
January 29, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: Democrats and White House in last-ditch talks to avert extended shutdown
Senate Democrats and the White House are in intensive negotiations over how to avert an extended partial shutdown of the federal government that is set to start early Saturday...
January 29, 2026
Politics
Sidelined Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino praises ‘mean green machine’ in first public statement since leaving Minneapolis
"I love you, I support you, and I salute you," Bovino said while standing in front of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota in video posted late Wednesday by right-wing...
January 29, 2026
Politics
ICE ends ‘enhanced operations’ in Maine amid uproar over Minneapolis shootings
Immigration officials have wrapped up a sweep in Maine that netted hundreds of suspected illegal aliens in recent days following complaints from the state's Republican senator. Immigration officials have...
January 29, 2026
Congress
DHS raids are the stuff of Rand Paul’s nightmares. What will he do about it?
As Homeland Security chair, the Kentucky Republican has significant power to shape Congress’ response to the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
January 29, 2026
Politics
Nicki Minaj flashes Trump immigration ‘Gold Card’: ‘Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak’
“Residency? Residency? The cope is coping. Finalizing that citizenship paperwork as we speak as per MY wonderful, gracious, charming President.” “Residency? Residency? The cope is coping. Finalizing that citizenship...
January 29, 2026
Education
Miami-Dade names middle school educator its teacher of the year
The Miami-Dade County Public School District named its teacher of the year on Wednesday. Roberto Rabelo is a social studies and civics teacher at South Miami Middle Community School....