FRIDAY, JANUARY 2nd 2026 Updated 21:12 ET
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MAMDANI, ZOHRAN, MAYOR, NEW
In the months before the election of the young democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor, panic seized members of New York’s elite business community. Real-estate moguls, hedge-fund princes, and a well-known supermarket-chain magnate forecast disaster. Several
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TRUMP, CLOONEY, GEORGE, WHITE
Donald Trump is wisely refusing to put any daylight between the United States and Israel, much to the chagrin of some loud members of his coalition. His meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu this week followed much speculation — and fervent wishes — the president
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YEAR, NEW, DAY, OPEN
Lava flows on Mount Etna on New Year's Day A drone captured stunning footage of lava flowing from a fissure on Italy's Mount Etna on New Year's Day.
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YEAR, NEW, EVE, INSPIRED
Sometimes we do get some good news. This is one of those times; on Friday, we learned from FBI Director Kash Patel that the FBI and law enforcement partners have foiled a planned, ISIS-inspired attack in North Carolina. Director Patel announced the plot and
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MINNESOTA, FRAUD, TRUMP, DAYCARE
Morning news brief The Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, Trump administration freezes Minnesota childcare funds after claims of fraud, Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor. National Morning news brief Morning news brief Audio will be available
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IRAN, TRUMP, LOADED, PROTESTS
Months after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, tensions are rising again as Iran kills protesters, Israel weighs new military action and President Donald Trump signals the U.S. could intervene. Trump sharpened pressure on Tehran this week, threatening
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YEAR, FIRE, NEW, BAR
At least “several dozen” people have been killed and around 100 people are seriously injured after a fire at a New Year’s Eve party in a basement nightclub in an upscale Swiss ski resort. An inferno ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland,
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SHIRLEY, MINNESOTA, NICK, FRAUD
Independent journalist Nick Shirley says he has received death threats and harassment — including phone calls to his family — after releasing a viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers. Shirley described the threats during a Dec. 31 appearance
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FRAUD, TRUMP, DAY, MINNESOTA
Golf legend Phil Mickelson shared his thoughts on alleged fraud occurring in his home state of California in a series of social media posts. President Donald Trump said during a New Year's Eve event Wednesday that fraud in California, New York and Illinois
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NEWS, CBS, DOKOUPIL, NEW
Incoming "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil urged viewers to hold him accountable after acknowledging Thursday that many Americans don't trust legacy media. Ahead of Dokoupil's first night hosting Monday, CBS News released a clip of Dokoupil acknowledging
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MOUNTAIN, LION, ATTACK, KILLED
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US It is not known if one or multiple animals were involved in the attack, she added. Two mountain lions have been euthanised after an extensive search, and investigators are currently studying them for signs
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MADURO, VENEZUELA, READY, DRUG
Socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro claimed in an interview broadcasted on Thursday night Venezuela is “ready” to engage in talks against drug trafficking together with the United States. Maduro delivered his assertions in a “Pod-Car” interview with Spanish
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MISS, OLE, KIFFIN, LANE
Lane Kiffin may be gone from the Ole Miss sidelines, but the new LSU coach still has a vested interest in how his former team fares in the College Football Playoff. The Ole Miss Rebels proved they would be just fine without Kiffin after Trinidad Chambliss
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LEE, VICTORIA, TOMMY, DAUGHTER
Victoria Jones was 14 when her father, Tommy Lee Jones, “fired” her from a movie role after she refused to get out of bed for an early call time — an anecdote circulating again after the actor’s daughter died at 34. Victoria Jones, the daughter of the Academy
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PARADE, ROSE, SYMBOL, TORN
A sign appeared on a float in the iconic Rose Bowl parade New Year’s Day demanding an investigation into the Eaton fire, which burned 9,000 homes and killed 19 in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena almost a year ago. The sign was displayed on a float created
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WIFE, DENTIST, OHIO, FOUND
Friends of the Ohio dentist and his wife who were found fatally shot in their home are baffled by the inexplicable killings — as a camera across the street may hold the key to solving the horrific crime, sources said Friday. Longtime pals of Spencer Tepe,
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EPSTEIN, FILES, RELEASE, KHANNA
Slow Epstein files release not as concerning as docs DOJ has withheld, says Ro Khanna toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing California, says the Justice Department should've anticipated the challenge posed by the large
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STEELERS, WIN, RAVENS, GAME
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt said he's excited to play against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday just three weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung. Watt, 31, last played in Week 14 against the Ravens before being hospitalized
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NEWSOM, FIRE, PALISADES, PLANNED
Nearly a year after the Palisades Fire tore through one of Los Angeles’ most tight-knit coastal communities, the flames are out — but the fallout still burns. Residents remain displaced, still paying rent and mortgages and tangled in red tape. Now, they’re
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SBA, FRAUD, SUSPENDS, BORROWERS
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday that it suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering what it says is widespread suspected fraud. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency reviewed thousands of Paycheck Protection
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ALABAMA, BEATDOWN, INDIANA, POSTSEASON
Paul Finebaum, the ESPN analyst who strongly advocated for Alabama’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff (CFP), called the Crimson Tide “soft” after the program suffered its worst postseason defeat in history at the hands of Indiana on Thursday. Alabama
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GUARD, COAST, SUSPENDS, WOMAN
The U.S. Coast Guard said it suspended a search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard on a Holland America Line cruise ship near Cuba on New Year’s Day. The passenger, who has not been publicly identified, vanished approximately 40 miles northeast of
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BORDER, TRUMP, 2025, SOUTHWEST
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers are no longer just writing tickets — they’re hunting cartel smugglers, tracking illegal border crossers through remote ranchlands, and helping federal agents dismantle foreign gang networks as part of Operation
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TESLA, SALES, VEHICLE, WORLD
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row FILE - The Tesla logo is displayed at a Tesla
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Polarizing Stories — What Each Side Wants You to Know

100% Left | EPSTEIN, FILES, RELEASE, KHANNA
NPR – After a limited release of Epstein files leaves many unsatisfied, what's next?
NPR – Slow Epstein files release not as concerning as docs DOJ has withheld, says Ro Khanna
NPR – With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain

80% Right | YEAR, NEW, EVE, INSPIRED
Breitbart – FBI: 18-Year-Old Planned ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Mass Stabbing at NC Grocery Store
Fox News – What we know about the ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror suspect
Red State – Big: FBI Thwarts New Year's Eve Terror Attack in North Carolina
New York Post – FBI says it foiled 18-year-old’s ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve ‘terror attack’ in North Carolina

75% Right | MINNESOTA, FRAUD, TRUMP, DAYCARE
Fox News – New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations
Red State – Harmeet Dhillon Drops the Hammer on That 'Vouching' for Voters Question in Minnesota
New York Post – Mortifying moment anti-Trump Minnesota mom suddenly cuts speech short after admitting ‘fraud is bad’
Fox News – Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voting records over same-day registration 'vouching' concerns

100% Right | SHIRLEY, MINNESOTA, NICK, FRAUD
Fox News – Nick Shirley says legacy media will ‘go insane’ when he posts part two of his Minnesota fraud reporting
Red State – Nick Shirley Reveals Concerning Threats Against Him After His Viral MN Daycare Video
Fox News – Independent journalist says he's gotten death threats, told he'll be 'Kirked' over Minnesota fraud viral video
Fox News – CNN roasted for ‘effort to discredit’ Shirley’s viral reporting on alleged fraud at Minnesota daycare centers

100% Right | NEWS, CBS, DOKOUPIL, NEW
Breitbart – CBS’s Dokoupil Announces ‘Evening News’ Changes, Promises Viewers ‘You Come First’
Fox News – Fox News Channel delivers highest-rated non-election year ever, ‘The Five’ continues historic run
Red State – To Those Raving About Journalism Excellence at CBS News, a Question: Have You Even Watched It Lately?
Breitbart – Nolte: Meet the New ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor — Same as the Old ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor

80% Right | MADURO, VENEZUELA, READY, DRUG
Red State – Maduro Says He's Ready to Play 'Let's Make a Deal'
Breitbart – Nicolás Maduro Claims Venezuela ‘Ready’ for U.S. Talks on Drug Trafficking
New York Post – Maduro says Venezuela ‘ready’ to talk drug trafficking with US after CIA strikes
Fox News – Maduro says Venezuela is 'ready' to make deal with US on drugs and oil after military strikes

100% Right | MISS, OLE, KIFFIN, LANE
Breitbart – Ole Miss Playoff Win Brings Lane Kiffin a Big Payday
Fox News – Ole Miss star accuses Lane Kiffin of trying to 'steal our shine' amid College Football Playoff run: 'A troll'
Fox News – Lane Kiffin cashes in as former Ole Miss team advances in College Football Playoff without him
Fox News – Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl thriller ends with delayed celebrations as officials demand last second be played

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MAMDANI, ZOHRAN, MAYOR, NEW
Breitbart
Putin Envoy Blasts Zohran: 'This Has Been Tried Before'
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy told New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his collectivist method of governing has been “done before,” saying the new leader is “doing a solid job steering the U.S. toward Communism.” Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive
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The Intercept
Israel Accuses Zohran Mamdani of Antisemitism for Reversing Orders Adams Gave Under Indictment
The Israeli government and its allies are coming for the new Mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, over his decision to erase much of former Mayor Eric Adams’ tumultuous swan song, including two executive orders related to Israel. On Thursday, Mamdani revoked
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Fox News
Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement; says he needed a ‘clean slate’ to govern New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday that his first executive order as mayor was meant to draw a line in the period after former Mayor Eric Adams was indicted while also launching a new City Hall office aimed at changing how the public is involved
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ABC
Video Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor Mamdani delivered his first public address as New York City's mayor on Thursday, after being officially sworn in as the city's first Muslim mayor and first mayor of South Asian descent.
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New York Post
Mayor Mamdani hires longtime DSA organizer to head new outreach arm of NYC to energize comrade base
Comrades, assemble! Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday tapped a longtime Democratic Socialists of America member to bring the far-left group’s mobilization model to City Hall. Hizzoner signed an executive order creating the “Officer of Mass Engagement,” and tasked
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NPR
Thousands of people turn out for NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration
Thousands of people turn out for NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration New York City has a new mayor. Zohran Mamdani is the city's first Muslim mayor and a democratic socialist. National Thousands of people turn out for NYC Mayor Mamdani's inauguration Thousands
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American Enterprise Institute
The “Warmth of Collectivism” Is a Dangerous Fantasy
There was a line in Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural address that should have stopped New Yorkers cold. He pledged to replace what he called “the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” That sentence is not merely misguided. It is historically
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The Atlantic
The Question-Mark Mayoralty
In the months before the election of the young democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor, panic seized members of New York’s elite business community. Real-estate moguls, hedge-fund princes, and a well-known supermarket-chain magnate forecast disaster. Several
Accessed 2026-01-01 08:05 ET
Red State
Watch: Mamdani's Chilling Inaugural Remarks Are a Harbinger of Trouble to Come
On Thursday, Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the Mayor of New York City. As we reported, his "block party" seemed to be a harbinger of things to come and a symbol of his failed radical leftist thought, with no bathrooms and no food. It was the first day,
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ABC
Video Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor Mamdani delivered his first public address as New York City's mayor on Thursday, after being officially sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor and first mayor of South Asian descent.
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New York Post
Bishop Robert Barron slams Zohran Mamdani’s ‘warmth of collectivism’ line: ‘For God’s sake’
Bishop Robert Barron, a prominent Catholic leader, slammed socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration line promoting the “warmth of collectivism,” saying, “God’s sake, spare me.” During his inaugural address, the newly minted socialist mayor
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NPR
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City New York City's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in just after midnight on New Year's Day. He's a democratic socialist, and the city's first Muslim mayor. National Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New
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New York Post
Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji dressed for inauguration by controversial ‘anti-Israel’ stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji were dressed for inauguration day by controversial celebrity stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson — a former Vogue contributing editor-at-large who resigned after unleashing a virulent anti-Israel rant. Karefa-Johnson,
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NPR
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, capping historic rise
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, capping historic rise toggle caption Pool/Getty Images North America Just after midnight, Zohran Kwame Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor in a modest ceremony held in a historic subway
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New York Post
On his first day, Mamdani chose to attack Israel and make Jews less safe
If actions speak louder than words, then Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave New Yorkers an earful by smirkingly revoking nine of his predecessor’s executive orders, a third of them touching on antisemitism. It sure looks like the other six got nixed simply to camouflage
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NPR
The history behind the NYC subway station chosen for Mamdani's swearing-in
The history behind the NYC subway station chosen for Mamdani's swearing-in toggle caption Felix Lipov/Alamy Zohran Mamdani picked a decommissioned subway station beneath City Hall as the venue for his private swearing-in ceremony as New York City's new mayor
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Fox News
Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders
Zohran Mamdani, the newly sworn-in mayor of New York City, suggested Friday that the widely adopted definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) does not actually protect Jewish New Yorkers. The mayor spoke amid
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New York Post
Mayor Zohran Mamdani proudly stands by executive order changing definition of antisemitism after backlash
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday unapologetically stood by his first-day move to revoke his predecessor Eric Adams’ executive order changing the definition of antisemitism. Mamdani, in a long-winded response, effectively brushed off the brewing backlash from
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Fox News
Schumer silent as Mamdani scraps antisemitism definition, synagogue security
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remained silent Friday when his office was asked about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's day one orders that drew backlash from the international Jewish community. Among his first actions as mayor, Mamdani
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Fox News
Mamdani gets mixed reactions for using Knicks star Jalen Brunson's signature celebration at inaugural speech
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani made reference to New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson during the mayor's inaugural speech on Thursday, and even appeared to make a gesture that resembled Brunson's signature celebration. The move garnered mixed
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New York Post
Socialist LA official leaves city park looking like this as she skips town for Mamdani inauguration
Lefty Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez took time to cheer fellow left-wing firebrand Zohran Mamdani in New York — even as chaos in her fentanyl-fueled zombie MacArthur Park festered back home. Hernandez attended Mamdani’s New Year’s Day inauguration,
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Fox News
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Israel slams Mamdani over revoked Adams executive orders
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening… -Washington officials blast conservatives for Minnesota-style day care fraud claims
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New York Post
Mayor Mamdani’s inauguration: Letters to the Editor — Jan. 3, 2026
The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s inauguration, officially making him New York City’s 112th mayor. It’s insane to me that New York City, my former home, beginning Jan. 1, 2026, has officially descended into what can only be described as chaos and incompetence (“The
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Fox News
Bishop Robert Barron slams Zohran Mamdani's 'warmth of collectivism' line: ‘For God’s sake’
Bishop Robert Barron, a prominent Catholic leader, slammed socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration line promoting the "warmth of collectivism," saying, "God’s sake, spare me." During his inaugural address, the newly minted socialist mayor
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Fox News
Mamdani's inauguration fuels debate over Gen Z shift toward socialism, away from free markets
New York City’s new mayor wasted little time drawing ideological lines, using his swearing-in ceremony to double down on campaign promises filled with government-led solutions — a sharp contrast with free-market principles Republicans warn are increasingly
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New York Post
20K NYC nurses warn they will go on strike in just 10 days if wage hike demands aren’t met
Big Apple nurses on Friday officially threatened to go on their “biggest” strike in the city’s history amid a high-stakes contract dispute with a dozen hospitals. The New York State Nurses Association union gave the hospitals 10-day notices warning that if
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Fox News
Packers star quarterback, wife announce they are expecting their first child: 'New year, new addition'
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and his wife, Ronnika Stone, kicked off the new year in a big way, posting to social media that they are expecting their first child. In a post to Instagram, the couple posted the sonogram of their unborn child along
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Fox News
Israel accuses Mamdani of pouring 'antisemitic gasoline' after he revokes Adams executive orders
Israel tore into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he revoked a pair of executive orders signed by former Mayor Eric Adams that supported the Jewish state. "On his very first day as New York City mayor, Mamdani shows his true face: He scraps the IHRA
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Fox News
Critics say Mamdani’s vow to swap ‘rugged individualism’ with ‘warmth of collectivism’ has sinister undertone
Freshly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist, promoted "collectivism" over "rugged individualism" during a speech on Thursday, and prominent conservative figures nationwide responded by sounding the alarm about
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New York Post
Mayor Mamdani blasted for revoking city policies that support Israel: ‘Antisemitic gasoline on an open fire’
Israel has accused Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani of pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire” on Friday — after the far-left, anti-Zionist pol spent his first day in office revoking city policies that supported the Jewish state. One of the revoked executive
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Breitbart
Parents Worldwide Debate Teenager Social Media Ban Following in Australia’s Footsteps
Australia’s social media ban barring children under 16 from using social media has sparked a global debate among parents about the need for similar measures in their own countries. The New York Times reports that since Australia’s decision to ban social media
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Breitbart
No Bathrooms or Food for Supporters at Zohran Mamdani ‘Block Party’
Fans of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani were corralled into barricaded pens with no bathrooms or food at the “block party” for his inauguration on Thursday as New York City mayor. “It’s definitely not a block party,” 30-year-old Astoria resident Danny
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New York Post
Mamdani’s lies about the rich are only meant to demonize — they already foot NYC’s bills
“Together, we will tell a new story of our city,” Zohran Mamdani said in his inauguration speech Thursday. “This will not be a tale of one city, governed only by the 1 percent. Nor will it be a tale of two cities, the rich versus the poor.” And so Mamdani
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New York Post
Jewish civil rights group demands answers from Mamdani after posts about combating antisemitism scrubbed from NYC mayor’s X account
A Jewish civil rights group is demanding answers from freshly minted Mayor Zohran Mamdani after past posts about combating antisemitism were scrubbed from the Big Apple’s official mayoral X account — raising serious legal concerns. The Democratic socialist
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Fox News
Hours after taking office, NYC Mayor Mamdani targets landlords, moves to intervene in private bankruptcy case
Sworn in at midnight and again hours later publicly, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his first day in office Thursday to hit the ground running with new executive orders targeting city landlords and housing development, and said the city will take
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Breitbart
AOC: Zohran Mamdani Will Usher In ‘New Era’ for New York City
Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will usher in a “new era” while speaking at his swearing-in ceremony. “This ascent marks a new era for New York City, led by a historic new mayor in Zohran Mamdani, guided
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Fox News
Bernie Sanders ditches iconic mittens look while swearing in socialist Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., appeared without the iconic mittens that helped make him a viral sensation during former President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration when he administered the oath of office for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at City Hall Thursday. The
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Red State
Mamdani's Inaugural Block Party, Bolshevik Style: No Bread, No Bathrooms, Just Fail
There's one thing you can count on about socialism: It can, and does, reduce a wealthy city, state, or nation from prosperity to penury in a generation. It always starts with big promises and ends up with bread lines. New York City, having now inaugurated an
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New York Post
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues sweeping executive order that wipes out most EOs issued by Adams after indictment
Democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasted no time trying to erase his predecessor’s legacy — signing a sweeping executive order just hours after taking office that wipes out most of the orders issued by Eric Adams following his indictment. The move,
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Breitbart
Mamdani Vows to Govern as Democratic Socialist in Inauguration Speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) pledged to govern the Big Apple as a Democratic Socialist during his inauguration speech and declared he would revive “the era of big government.” After taking the official oath of office with his left hand on a Quran
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New York Post
New York’s legal pot shops more than doubled in 2025 — as sales surpassed $2.5B
More New Yorkers got high on legal pot last year — despite some despite dopey bungling by the state’s cannabis regulators. New York’s legal cannabis market surpassed $2.5 billion in sales — including more than $1.5 billion in business for 2025 alone — following
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New York Post
Zohran Mamdani fans disappointed by disastrous ‘block party’ with no food, bathrooms
This “block party” was a bust. Scores of Zohran Mamdani supporters who braved the freezing temperatures to witness the new mayor get sworn into office were let down by the celebration the socialist pol promised. Mamdani supporters watching the mayor speak
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New York Post
Mayor Zohran Mamdani defiantly vows to stick to socialist agenda in fiery inauguration speech
Mayor Zohran Mamdani defiantly vowed he’ll stick to his socialist guns and bring back “the era of big government” — during a fiery speech at his inauguration ceremony Thursday. The new mayor stood by his promise to tax the rich and said he planned to govern
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New York Post
‘Tax the rich’ chant breaks out as Bernie Sanders swears in Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor
A raucous chant of “tax the rich” broke out as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted the wealthy and called out “hatred and divisiveness” before swearing in fellow democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor. “At a time in our country’s history
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New York Post
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio brings new girlfriend, South Tucson Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela, to Zohran Mamdani's inauguration
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is attending Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration with his new gal pal, the mayor of South Tucson, Roxanna Valenzuela. When de Blasio and Valenzuela — a mother of two — began their relationship, he was still seeing 41-year-old
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New York Post
Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji appears to wear luxury $630 boots to swearing in ceremony
Their “affordability” agenda got off on the wrong foot. New York City’s first lady Rama Duwaji appeared to wear $630 “artisan” leather boots from a high-end designer to her Democratic Socialist husband Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral swearing in ceremony — a luxury
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Red State
NYC Swears in New Mayor, but This Drunken Farewell to Eric Adams Was Something Else
As my colleague Brad Essex reported earlier, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in on a Quran by Attorney General Letitia James as the mayor of New York City in a midnight ceremony in a closed subway station. Advertisement BREAKING Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in
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New York Post
Adams issues stinging reply to Andy Cohen after Bravo host ripped him during NYE broadcast
Eric Adams had a stinging, succinct message for New Year’s Eve host Andy Cohen after the Bravo celeb ripped into the now-former mayor on national television in Times Square around midnight Thursday. “I have two letters for him: AA,” Adams told The Post as
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Fox News
The road ahead for transit in New York City in 2026 includes fare hikes
Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, won election last year while campaigning on making Big Apple buses "fast and free" — but there's a problem. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority oversees the
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New York Post
Meet NYC’s first baby of 2026— born as the ball dropped — and the birth broke a streak
Oh, baby! A pair of Manhattan parents got the best New Year’s gift in all of the Big Apple — the first baby born in 2026. The yet-to-be-named little girl was born at Harlem Hospital at the stroke of midnight, just as the rest of the city was watching the
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New York Post
NYC DSA leaders ready to go to war for Zohran Mamdani against ‘corrupt’ Albany
And it’s only Day 1! Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic Socialists of America allies said they’re ready to be the new mayor’s attack dogs — and go to war with “the corrupt Albany establishment” to help pass his freebie-filled agenda. “Zohran’s agenda needs fighters
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Fox News
CNN's Andy Cohen tells Eric Adams 'you got your pardons... go dance away' in late night New Year's Eve rant
CNN’s New Year’s Eve broadcast Wednesday night featured co-host Andy Cohen — drink in hand — taking aim at outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams during the mayor’s final moments in office. CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Cohen are known for drinking throughout
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Red State
THE ESSEX FILES: Midnight Politics in the Subway - What Mamdani’s Oath Really Signals
Zohran Mamdani’s midnight swearing in as New York City’s mayor is being sold as romantic and historic, but it is really a clear signal that the city is moving even further left under the guidance of familiar progressive power brokers. Advertisement Mamdani,
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Breitbart
Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath on Quran as He's Sworn in as NYC Mayor
Socialist Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office as he placed his hand on the Islamic Quran in a private ceremony. In doing so Mamdani, a Democrat, was confirmed as the first Muslim leader of America’s
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Fox News
New York City is about to test Mamdani’s progressive economic vision
With nearly 9 million residents and the world’s largest financial hub, New York City is about to test a progressive economic vision under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Proposals such as free buses, city-owned grocery stores and rent freezes have already rattled
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Fox News
Socialist Mayor Mamdani inaugurated alongside Bernie Sanders and AOC on New Year’s Day
Socialist New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to take the oath of office to become the next mayor of the nation's largest city after being sworn in early Thursday morning and taking the oath of office on Thursday afternoon. New York Attorney
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New York Post
Mayor Zohran Mamdani names DOT veteran Mike Flynn as agency commissioner at swearing-in ceremony
Mayor Zohran Mamdani named Mike Flynn — a former city Department of Transportation director — as the DOT commissioner at his swearing-in ceremony just after midnight Thursday. “I can think of no better person,” Mamdani said as he introduced Flynn moments after
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Fox News
Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony
New York City socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor in a midnight ceremony by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The early Thursday morning event was a private ceremony where Mamdani was accompanied by family members
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New York Post
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC’s 112th mayor
He’s painting the town red. A triumphant Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office to become the Big Apple’s mayor just moments into the New Year — kicking off an uncharted era with a proud socialist at the helm of the nation’s largest city. The 34-year-old
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BBC
Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani 1 hour ago Share Save Madeline Halpert Share Save Getty Images Speaking to a cheering crowd of thousands at his inauguration, Mamdani pledged to "govern expansively and audaciously" On the first freezing
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Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as mayor?
Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor? 15 hours ago Share Save Grace Eliza Goodwin New York Share Save Watch: Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor Jumping into the frigid waters of Coney Island
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BBC
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
Democratic politician Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as the first Muslim Mayor of New York City. New York Attorney General Letitia James oversaw his inauguration at midnight, as the city ushered in the new year. Mamdani's wife, the artist Rama Duwaji, held
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New York Post
Trump’s super PAC enters 2026 with a massive $300 million war chest
MAGA Inc., a super PAC aligned with President Trump, is heading into the 2026 midterms with roughly $300 million in the bank, the group’s latest campaign finance disclosure revealed. The super PAC raised over $102 million between July 1, 2025 and Dec. 22,
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NPR
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Donald Trump said he takes a higher dose of daily aspirin than his doctors recommend and he has been doing so for 25 years. The comments came in a wide-ranging
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Breitbart
Alex Bruesewitz: Team Trump's Social Media Reach 'Is Second to None'
Team Trump social media accounts dominated the internet in 2025 with a total of 5.3 billion views across platforms and 13 million new followers. Team Trump released the figures through the @TrumpWarRoom account on X on New Year’s Day, with the caption “WINNING!” X
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ABC
Trump says he got a CT scan instead of an MRI
Trump had maintained that he received an MRI in October. Trump says he got a CT scan instead of an MRI President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach,
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Red State
That MRI Trump Had? It Never Happened
The anti-Trumpers were in full froth over news that President Donald Trump had undergone an MRI for a routine medical exam in October. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans produce images of the organs and structures inside the body, and are usually given
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LA Times
Column: Trump's motto in 2025? 'Me, myself and I'
The most potent attack ad of Donald Trump’s comeback campaign seemingly ran on a loop during the final weeks before the 2024 election. Assailing rights for transgender people, its punch line indeed delivered a punch: “Kamala Harris is for they/them. President
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Fox News
Trump regrets handing Dems health 'ammunition' with October scan — clarifies it was a CT, not an MRI
President Donald Trump revealed he had received a CT scan, and not an MRI scan, during a medical checkup in October that the president and his administration have repeatedly underscored showed normal and healthy results. "It wasn’t an MRI," Trump told the
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NPR
Trump says brighter days are ahead for American farmers
Trump says brighter days are ahead for American farmers President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But do farmers share that optimism? National Trump says brighter days are
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Breitbart
Swalwell: Trump Has Brought ‘Corruption to Our Politics’
Thursday on MS NOW’s “All In,” Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said President Donald Trump had brought “corruption to our politics” by tearing down the rule of law. Swalwell said, “There’s a cost of corruption that’s associated with everything Donald Trump has done.
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NPR
George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump
George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump toggle caption Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images One of Hollywood's most recognizable stars is now officially a French citizen. A French government bulletin published last weekend
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Trump Shops for Marble and Onyx for White House Ballroom
President Donald Trump went shopping Friday morning in Florida for marble and onyx, which he will personally pay for, to be used in the construction of the White House ballroom. The White House press poll reported that Trump shopped at Arc Stone & Tile in
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NPR
How the Trump administration's freeze on childcare funding will affect families
How the Trump administration's freeze on childcare funding will affect families NPR's A Martinez asks Cindy Lehnhoff, director of the National Child Care Association, about the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding to help low-income families pay
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New York Post
Department of ‘War:’ Where Trump flexed US military might around the world in 2025
President Trump’s administration oversaw US military strikes in seven countries across the world in 2025, pursuing a Ronald Reagan-inspired agenda of “peace through strength” with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the helm. From the sands of the Middle East
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ABC
New Trump-ordered immigration restrictions go into effect Jan. 1
It comes amid new restrictions on H1-B visas that took effect Monday. New Trump-ordered immigration restrictions go into effect Jan. 1 President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Trump's
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Breitbart
George Clooney Lashes Out at Trump: ‘We Have to Make America Great Again. We’ll Start in November’
French actor George Clooney struck back at President Donald Trump’s snide remarks about him and urged Americans to kick Republicans out of office in the coming 2026 midterm elections. Clooney had attacked President Trump in an interview with Variety released
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New York Post
Trump’s Bibi embrace a blatant rebuke to anti-Israel obsessives trying to hijack MAGA
Donald Trump is wisely refusing to put any daylight between the United States and Israel, much to the chagrin of some loud members of his coalition. His meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu this week followed much speculation — and fervent wishes — the president
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New York Post
Trump’s new tax breaks set to be a ‘feast and banquet’ for Americans in 2026
WASHINGTON — Americans are poised for sweeping changes when they file their taxes — with President Trump hopeful that the reforms will spur economic growth and tamp down broad public pessimism going into the November midterm elections. “2025 is setting the
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New York Post
Trump goes shopping for marble and onyx for White House ballroom
President Trump doesn’t have any public events on his official schedule, but he’s started his Friday with a trip to Lake Worth, Fla., for some stone shopping. 3 People stand outside the Arc Stone & Tile after Trump went inside to shop. AP 3 Trump’s motorcade
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Fox News
Trump claims White House doctors report him in 'perfect health,' says he 'aced' third straight cognitive exam
President Donald Trump kicked off 2026 by claiming that White House doctors gave him another clean bill of health. "The White House Doctors have just reported that I am in 'PERFECT HEALTH,' and that I 'ACED' (meaning, was correct on 100% of the questions
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Breitbart
MEGA: 2025 Saw Trump Admin Tell Europe to Stop Committing Suicide
Neo-liberal politicos have frequently mischaracterised the ‘American First’ foreign policy of President Donald Trump as a return to the isolationism of the 19th century; however, the past year has seen the American administration actively intervene to break
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The economic policies shaping Trump’s return to the White House
From sweeping tax cuts and aggressive trade policy to sharp market swings and renewed inflation concerns, President Donald Trump's return to the White House was defined by economic decisions that reshaped the U.S. economy and sent ripple effects through global
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New York Post
Trump doubles down, insists he is in ‘perfect health’ and he ‘aced’ cognitive exam
President Trump doubled down on his physical condition early Friday, insisting that he is in “PERFECT HEALTH” following the publication of a wide-ranging interview that touched on his frequent bruises, his hearing, and a recent CT scan he underwent. “The White
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Fox News
President Trump is a generational talent just like our most gifted athletes
January 2026 marks one year into President Donald Trump's second term, and there can be no honest conversation without acknowledging that he is one of the most consequential presidents in American history. Love him or loathe him, Trump remains the fixed star
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Breitbart
CNN’s Reiner ‘Concerned’ Trump’s Health Issues Being Hidden from the Public
Thursday on CNN’s “The Lead,” network medical analyst Jonathan Reiner said he was very concerned the public is not being told “anything meaningful” about President Donald Trump’s health issues. Host Phil Mattingly said, “Just last month, you said you were
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New York Post
Trump tears into ‘average guy’ George Clooney who ‘complained, constantly, about common sense in politics’
President Donald Trump slammed George Clooney as an “average guy who complained, constantly, about common sense in politics,” adding that the actor “wasn’t a movie star at all” and has garnered “more publicity for politics than he did for his very few, and
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Fox News
Trump tears into 'average guy' George Clooney who 'complained, constantly, about common sense in politics'
President Donald Trump slammed George Clooney as an "average guy who complained, constantly, about common sense in politics," adding the actor "wasn't a movie star at all" and has garnered "more publicity for politics than he did for his very few, and totally
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Breitbart
Clooney’s Fast-Tracked French Citizenship Decried as ‘Double Standard’ for Elites
The French citizenship speedily granted to Hollywood star George Clooney and his family despite his confessed poor level of French suggests a “double standard” available only to the global elites, a government minister said Wednesday. As Breitbart News reported,George
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Breitbart
Trump’s New Year’s Resolution: ‘Peace on Earth’
President Donald Trump shared on Wednesday night that his New Year’s resolution is “peace on Earth.” A reporter prompted Trump to share his resolution as he and First Lady Melania Trump walked by the press and entered a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. “Mr.
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New York Post
Trump explains why he doesn’t like to exercise: ‘It’s boring’
President Trump explained his aversion to exercise — aside from golfing — in a new interview, saying: “I just don’t like it. It’s boring.” “To walk on a treadmill or run on a treadmill for hours and hours like some people do, that’s not for me,” the president
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Fox News
Here are the top US cities Trump could target with National Guard deployments in 2026
One of President Donald Trump’s most controversial moves in 2025 was his deployment of the National Guard to several major U.S. cities to provide security for federal buildings, public places and around law enforcement operations, including deportation operations. While
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New York Post
Trump blames aspirin for the bruises on his hands
President Trump has claimed in a new interview that frequent bruising on his hands is due to him taking more aspirin than his doctors recommend, a habit he claims to have engaged in for 25 years because “I’m a little superstitious.” Trump, 79, also told the
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Fox News
President Donald Trump shares his New Year's resolution
President Donald Trump revealed his New Year's resolution on Wednesday after being asked if he had one. "Peace. Peace on earth," he said alongside first Lady Melania Trump at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida. The White House's official rapid response
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Fox News
Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’
President Donald Trump railed against alleged social services fraud in Minnesota during remarks at his New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday. "Can you imagine they stole $18 billion," Trump said. "That's just what we're learning about. That's
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Fox News
DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday outlined a list of its accomplishments during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, arguing that the agency has ended the political weaponization it says existed under the Biden administration. The
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BBC
Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend
Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend He denied to the Journal that he has struggled to hear or that he has fallen asleep at recent White House events. Trump, 79, is the oldest president inaugurated in US history and his
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Jessie James Decker shows off toned abs in sparkling bikini from family New Year's celebration
Jessie James Decker rang in the new year with a series of bikini photos. The 37-year-old country singer shared a carousel of photos on Instagram featuring her family's New Year's Eve celebration on the beach. "2026 here we come baby!! Here’s to fresh starts,
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ABC
Video Lava flows on Mount Etna on New Year's Day
Lava flows on Mount Etna on New Year's Day A drone captured stunning footage of lava flowing from a fissure on Italy's Mount Etna on New Year's Day.
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Breitbart
Nolte: Women-Directed Movies Hit 7-Year Low in Democrat-Run Hollywood
A new study shows that the number of movies directed by women hit a seven-year low in Democrat-run Hollywood. But-but-but I thought the movie business is run by far-left progressives? Why would an industry exclusively controlled by far-left Democrats allow
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The Atlantic
Just Break Your New Year’s Resolution Now
Along with champagne and fireworks, nothing is more quintessential to New Year’s than abandoning one’s best efforts at self-improvement. Surveys have found that less than 10 percent of Americans who make resolutions stick to them for a year. By the end of February
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Red State
Beautiful: Stunning America 250 Visuals on the Washington Monument
We've now entered the 250th year of our nation's founding, and there are going to be celebrations planned throughout the year. The Washington Monument kicked it off on New Year's Eve, with projections on the monument. They will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. through
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NPR
Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions
Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. A journey catered
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New York Post
Bloodied man found outside ritzy Hollywood hotel on New Year’s Day dies, cops probe cause
A man who was found bleeding on the sidewalk outside the ritzy London West Hollywood Hotel on New Year’s Day died at a nearby hospital, authorities said. LA County Sheriff’s deputies located the bloodied man after responding to a call in the 1000 block of
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LA Times
California rolls out sweeping new laws for 2026, from cellphone limits in schools to a ban on cat declawing
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office this week described 2025 as “the year that would not end.” But it has, and in its aftermath comes a slew of new laws passed that year that will
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Fox News
Venus Williams set to become oldest woman in Australian Open main draw with wild card entry
Venus Williams is not ready to bring her storied tennis career to an end just yet. The seven-time Grand Slam singles winner landed a wild card entry for this year’s Australian Open. The first major tournament of the season begins on Jan. 18. In a social
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ABC
Video Vigil held for victims of New Year's bar fire in Swiss Alps resort town
Vigil held for victims of New Year's bar fire in Swiss Alps resort town Mourners held a vigil Thursday for victims of a fire that ripped through a popular bar in a resort town in the Swiss Alps early on New Year's Day.
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Red State
Watch: NYE 'Safe Walk' Broadcast Turns Into Attack Nightmare
It's something of an understatement, these days, to say that Europe is a mess, thanks to years of welcoming "migrants," as the Euro-weenies call them, mostly from North Africa and the Middle East. When you import the Third World en masse like this, you become
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ABC
Holiday grocery store hours, what retailers are open on New Year's Eve, Day
Some retailers have modified hours throughout the holiday season. Holiday grocery store hours, what retailers are open on New Year's Eve, Day From Christmas to New Year's, many grocery stores have modified hours or are closed for the holidays. To avoid the
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Breitbart
Chinese Colonization of Taiwan ‘Unstoppable,’ Xi Jinping Declares in New Year Message
Genocidal communist dictator Xi Jinping proclaimed that the Chinese oppressed by his Communist Party and the nation of Taiwan “share a bond of blood and kinship,” insisting that China’s colonization of Taiwan was “unstoppable” in an address to mark the new
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NPR
Dozens presumed dead in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration
Dozens presumed dead in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration toggle caption Alessandro della Valle /AP/Keystone CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire
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Breitbart
'We Trust in the Lord': Catholic Influencer's Child Dies After Battle with Flu
The five-year-old son of Catholic influencer and speaker Paul Kim has died following a severe case of the flu, and prayers for his family are coming in from around the world. Kim announced his family’s loss in a social media post on Thursday after his son
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ABC
Video Fireworks over the Pyramids of Giza as Egypt celebrates new year
Fireworks over the Pyramids of Giza as Egypt celebrates new year Egypt celebrated the New Year with fireworks over the pyramids in Giza.
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New York Post
Florida cold snap sends iguanas tumbling from trees on New Year’s Eve
Florida rang in the New Year under an Arctic chill — and the cold delivered one of the Sunshine State’s strangest spectacles: iguanas falling from the sky. A sharp cold snap sent temperatures plunging across the state on New Year’s Eve, stunning cold-blooded
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Fox News
Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after 11-day flu battle followed by thousands
A Catholic influencer announced Thursday that his 5-year-old son had died after an 11-day battle with a severe case of the flu, a loss that unfolded publicly as he shared updates almost daily online. Paul J. Kim, who shares faith-based content with more
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New York Post
Man, 39, stabbed in violent New Year’s Day clash near NYC’s High Line: cops
A 39-year-old man was stabbed early on New Year’s Day during a violent clash steps from the High Line, cops said. The victim was knifed in the arm and hip around 6:50 a.m. during a fight with an “unidentified individual” in front of an apartment building on
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New York Post
Thousands brrr-ave icy temps for 2026 Coney Island Polar Plunge: ‘It kicks butt’
Out with the old, in with the cold! Thousands of thrill-seekers brrr-aved frigid 27-degree weather to kick off the New Year with an icy splash at Coney Island’s annual polar plunge Thursday. Some swimmers called the frosty dip — the event’s coldest since
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Off-duty DHS agent fatally shoots armed neighbor in New Year’s Eve dispute
A quiet Los Angeles neighborhood was disrupted by deadly gunfire when an off-duty federal agent shot and killed a neighbor who was allegedly armed with a rifle on New Year’s Eve. Officers responded to reports of gunfire on the 17150 block of Roscoe Boulevard
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Fox News
Arnold Schwarzenegger, on New Year's Day, shares 'the only thing that works' when it comes to achieving goals
Actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger is offering up his advice on motivation and achieving goals on New Year’s Day, writing on X that building a routine is "the only thing that works." "As you start today with all the motivation
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Fox News
New year fitness deals: up to 42% off walking pads, weights and more
The new year is here, and for many that means new fitness goals or even new routines. We rounded up treadmills, exercise bikes, dumbbells and more to kick-start your routine. From 33% off a folding walking pad to an extremely roomy Adidias gym bag, these fitness
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BBC
Australian Open 2026: Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard for tournament
Venus Williams is set to become the oldest female player to compete in the Australian Open main draw at the age of 45. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has received the final women's wildcard for the tournament, which begins on 18 January. Williams last
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BBC
Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare
Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare 21 hours ago Share Save Ana Faguy Share Save Adrienne Martin Adrienne Martin faced a difficult choice after her monthly healthcare premium increased dramatically Adrienne Martin and her family are starting
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FBI: 18-Year-Old Planned ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Mass Stabbing at NC Grocery Store
A young man is accused of plotting an attack at a grocery store in North Carolina on New Year’s Eve in support of Islamic terrorists. Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disrupted the alleged plan involving the suspect identified as 18-year-old
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ABC
FBI says it thwarted potential New Year's terror attack 'directly inspired' by ISIS
"The subject was directly inspired to act by ISIS," the FBI said. FBI says it thwarted potential New Year's terror attack 'directly inspired' by ISIS Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen on J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, July 12th, 2024,
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Fox News
What we know about the ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror suspect
The suspect accused of plotting a New Year’s Eve attack on a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina worked at a Burger King and hid knives and hammers under his bed, despite his grandparents trying to secure the potential weapons, prosecutors
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ABC
Seattle police arrest armed man during New Year's Eve celebration
“Witnesses saw him holding the gun by the grip, causing alarm," police said. Police in Seattle have arrested a 21-year-old man armed with a shotgun, pistol, and carrying multiple rounds of ammunition near the Space Needle during Seattle’s New Year’s Eve celebration,
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Red State
Big: FBI Thwarts New Year's Eve Terror Attack in North Carolina
Sometimes we do get some good news. This is one of those times; on Friday, we learned from FBI Director Kash Patel that the FBI and law enforcement partners have foiled a planned, ISIS-inspired attack in North Carolina. Director Patel announced the plot and
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New York Post
FBI says it foiled 18-year-old’s ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve ‘terror attack’ in North Carolina
An 18-year-old from suburban Charlotte has been arrested and charged with plotting a New Year’s Eve terror attack, officials announced Friday. Christian Sturdivant, of Mint Hill, NC, is accused of planning to assault a grocery store and fast food restaurant
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Fox News
FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store, fast food restaurant
FIRST ON FOX – The FBI disrupted an alleged plot to attack people inside a grocery store and fast food restaurant in North Carolina on New Year’s Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group, prosecutors revealed Friday. Christian Sturdivant, 18,
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Fox News
Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message
Pope Leo XIV opened the new year Thursday with an appeal to the world for peace and urging people everywhere to begin 2026 by rejecting violence and committing to reconciliation. Speaking during his first Angelus address of 2026, the pope invited the faithful
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New York Post
Comedian Amy Sedaris blasted for making awkward ‘transphobic’ joke on CNN’s New Year’s Eve broadcast
Comedian Amy Sedaris sparked backlash online after cracking an outlandish “transphobic” joke during CNN’s New Year’s Eve broadcast that left co-hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper speechless. The 46-year-old “Strangers with Candy” star, who appeared as the
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Fox News
Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes commit to 'breaking patterns' in rekindled romance after 'messy' year
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes ended 2025 with a toast to love and each other. Ballerini, 32, confirmed her rekindled romance with the 33-year-old actor on New Year's Eve in a series of social media shares, three months after the couple decided to take
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ICE Leaders Noem, Miller Dance to 'Ice Ice Baby' in Viral NYE Video
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Homeland Security adviser Stephen Miller, two of the Trump administration’s chief immigration enforcers, were seen dancing to “Ice Ice Baby” in a popular viral video from the Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party. The
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Fox News
Pink hospitalized on New Year's Eve, recovers from challenging 2025
Pink reflected on the highs and lows of 2025 as she rested alone in a hospital room on New Year's Eve. The "Raise Your Glass" singer showed off a massive bandage across her neck in a selfie shared on Instagram Wednesday. Pink, whose full name is Alecia
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Fox News
Broncos' Sean Payton calls New Year's Eve 'the most overrated holiday' ahead of crucial Chargers game
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is focused on the playoffs, so much so that he had to be reminded by reporters that it was New Year’s Eve on Wednesday. The longtime NFL coach was asked by reporters ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers
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New York Post
DHS chief Kristi Noem rocks out to ‘Ice Ice Baby’ at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party
File this under “life imitates art.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem got her groove on to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” during Wednesday night’s New Year’s Eve bash at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. In a video posted by Katie Miller, wife of
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Fox News
Cracker Barrel ditches beloved Southern New Year's tradition of black-eyed peas without warning
For generations across the South, black-eyed peas have traditionally been served on New Year's Day. The dish is associated with a "mystical and mythical power to bring good luck" in the year ahead, according to writer John Egerton in his book "Southern Food:
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New York Post
Thousands of New Year’s Eve revelers brave frigid weather for Times Square ball drop to ring in 2026
Thousands of New Year’s Eve revelers from near and far flooded Times Square to witness the iconic ball drop — braving sub-freezing temperatures and an expected burst of light snowfall. “I can’t feel my feet. I’m so cold. But we are doing our best,” declared
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MINNESOTA, FRAUD, TRUMP, DAYCARE
Fox News
New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations
Republican state senators in New York on Friday wrote a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to launch an independent investigation into possible fraud involving government programs in response to similar allegations in Minnesota. "We write to you concerning
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NPR
Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali daycare owners
Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali daycare owners A right-wing media influencer accused Somali daycare operators in Minnesota of defrauding the federal government. This has led to threats against staff and a federal childcare funding
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Red State
Harmeet Dhillon Drops the Hammer on That 'Vouching' for Voters Question in Minnesota
A lot of attention is being paid to the massive fraud scandal in Minnesota affecting the state's social services. But a report from the founder of Early Vote Action, Scott Presler, sparked more focus on another area: possible voter fraud. Advertisement As
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NPR
Morning news brief
Morning news brief Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali daycare owners, DOJ's initial release of Epstein files left many questions unanswered, dozens killed in Swiss Alps bar fire. News Morning news brief Morning news brief Audio
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New York Post
Mortifying moment anti-Trump Minnesota mom suddenly cuts speech short after admitting ‘fraud is bad’
A Minnesota mother who spoke out Wednesday against the Trump administration’s freezing of child care funding ended up abruptly cutting her remarks short after admitting that “fraud is bad.” The woman, who identified herself as Deko Nor, told reporters at a
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NPR
Morning news brief
Morning news brief The Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, Trump administration freezes Minnesota childcare funds after claims of fraud, Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor. National Morning news brief Morning news brief Audio will be available
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Fox News
Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voting records over same-day registration 'vouching' concerns
President Donald Trump's Justice Department is demanding records from Minnesota related to its voter registration practices, raising concerns about the state’s same-day "vouching" policy. The policy allows a registered voter to "vouch" for up to eight people
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NPR
Trump administration freezes child care funds in Minnesota after claims of fraud
Trump administration freezes child care funds in Minnesota after claims of fraud The Trump Administration has announced it's stopping all federal funds to Minnesota child care centers in response to allegations of fraud by some providers. National Trump administration
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Fox News
Minnesota fraud scandal intensifies debate over stripping citizenship
A massive fraud scandal tied to taxpayer-funded daycare, Medicaid and social services programs in Minnesota — involving potentially billions of dollars in suspicious billing — is prompting renewed scrutiny of whether some naturalized Americans obtained U.S.
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NPR
Legal scholar on Trump administration investigating Minnesota daycare fraud claims
Legal scholar on Trump administration investigating Minnesota daycare fraud claims NPR's Leila Fadel talks to legal scholar and former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade about the Trump administration investigating a YouTube content creator's claims of daycare
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Fox News
GOP lawmaker demands Minnesota fraud be treated as 'organized crime' scheme
Republicans are demanding accountability over the Minnesota fraud scandal, accusing state Democrats of failing to prevent billions of dollars in taxpayer funds from being stolen. A Florida lawmaker is now calling for aggressive federal action, comparing the
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Red State
Tim Walz Throws Tantrum After Daycare Funding Spigot Is Shut Off, Gets Epic Ratio in Return
Things are not going well for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz right now. He's in the middle of a swirling fraud scandal, and getting justifiably blasted for not stopping it. Advertisement The Trump administration took action earlier this week to cut off the money
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Fox News
Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the 'next billion-dollar fraud'
As a massive fraud scandal continues to unfold in Minnesota, a new law in the state is set to take effect on Jan. 1 granting 20 weeks of paid leave, which critics say just opens the door for more fraud in the state. The legislation, signed into law by Gov.
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IRAN, TRUMP, LOADED, PROTESTS
NPR
Trump and Iran start 2026 exchanging new threats on social media
Trump and Iran start 2026 exchanging new threats on social media toggle caption Alex Brandon, Bilal Hussein/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening economic protests
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Red State
Iran's New Year's Resolution: Threaten U.S. Military, Hope for the Best
There's an old saying about someone's "mouth writing checks his butt can't cash." It's usually taken to mean someone is making threats they can't back up. It's a warning that Iran's current leadership should take to heart; instead, following President Trump's
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CNBC
Trump says U.S. will intervene if Iran 'violently kills' protestors
A large anti-Israeli banner portraying an image of a Palestinian fighter and the slogan in Persian and Hebrew, "Endless Voice of Resistance" is erected in Palestine Square in Tehran on December 31, 2025. Israel's Mossad spy agency issued a direct call on December
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Fox News
Protests spread across Iran as regime threatens US forces as 'legitimate targets' after Trump warning
As nationwide protests continued to spread across Iran on Friday, the regime’s hardline Parliament speaker warned the U.S. that American forces and bases in the region would be considered "legitimate targets" if Washington intervenes in the country’s ongoing
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ABC
Trump, top Iranian security official exchange threats over protests now roiling Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official
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New York Post
Iran threatens American troops as ‘legitimate targets’ after Trump claims US is ‘locked and loaded’ to protect peaceful protesters
A top Iranian official on Friday declared that American troops and assets in the Middle East are now “legitimate targets” for military strikes after President Trump posted to Truth Social that the US was ready to support peaceful protesters in Tehran. Follow
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NPR
Deaths reported during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
Deaths reported during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy toggle caption Fars News Agency/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces,
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Breitbart
Trump Threatens Attack on Iran: U.S. ‘Locked and Loaded’ to Defend Protesters
President Donald Trump announced in a message on his website, Truth Social, on Friday that the United States is ready to intervene to “rescue” anti-regime protesters in Iran should the government attempt to brutalize them. The president was responding to the
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Fox News
Iran crackdown rattles Middle East as analysts weigh US options short of military intervention
Months after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, tensions are rising again as Iran kills protesters, Israel weighs new military action and President Donald Trump signals the U.S. could intervene. Trump sharpened pressure on Tehran this week, threatening
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Red State
President Trump Vows US Intervention if Iran Kills Peaceful Demonstrators: ‘Locked and Loaded’
President Trump on Friday issued a stark warning to the Iranian regime, vowing U.S. intervention if leaders in the rogue country use lethal force against peaceful protesters. This comes as widespread demonstrations erupt across Iran over economic hardships. Advertisement Trump
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Fox News
Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’
President Donald Trump warned early Friday that the U.S. would intervene if Iran started killing protesters. Writing on Truth Social, the president said if Iran shoots and "violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of
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Fox News
Iran protests turn deadly as anti-regime demonstrations enter fifth day
Protests in Iran entered a fifth consecutive day on Thursday, with demonstrations and clashes reported across Tehran and multiple provincial cities as authorities, state-linked media and rights groups cited additional deaths overnight. According to Reuters,
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BBC
Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters
Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters At least six people are reported to have been killed in Iran on Thursday after almost a week of mass protests sparked by worsening economic conditions. A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah
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YEAR, FIRE, NEW, BAR
ABC
Sparkling candles may have led to deadly New Year's Swiss resort bar fire, investigators say
Forty people were killed and 119 were injured in the blaze. Sparkling candles may have led to deadly New Year's Swiss resort bar fire, investigators say Police officers walk at the site of a fire that ripped through a bar in Crans-Montana, in the canton of
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Fox News
Swiss nightclub promoted flaming bottle stunts before deadly inferno in packed New Year's Eve venue
The luxury Swiss Alps nightclub where at least 40 people were killed and nearly 120 others were injured in a New Year’s Eve inferno, had previously released a promotional video advertising flaming champagne bottles, which authorities deemed the cause of the
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NPR
A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead
A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead toggle caption Alessandro della Valle/AP/Keystone CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in
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New York Post
Hit-and-run driver kills one NYC pedestrian, leaves another clinging to life in New Year’s Day carnage
A hit-and-run driver barreled into two pedestrians on New Year’s Day in Queens, leaving one dead and a 24-year-old man clinging to life, according to police. The two men were crossing 102nd Street near 37th Avenue in Corona when the driver of a white SUV —
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ABC
'Several' dozen dead in fire at bar in Switzerland on New Year's Day, police say
A fire broke out after midnight at Le Constellation, a popular bar, police said. 'Several' dozen dead in fire at bar in Switzerland on New Year's Day, police say Police officers walk at the site of a fire that ripped through a bar in Crans-Montana, in the
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Breitbart
'Several Dozen' Dead in New Year's Eve Ski Resort Nightclub Fire
At least “several dozen” people have been killed and around 100 people are seriously injured after a fire at a New Year’s Eve party in a basement nightclub in an upscale Swiss ski resort. An inferno ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland,
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Fox News
EXCLUSIVE: Mom speaks out after illegal alien DUI suspect allegedly kills 8-year-old, maims Marine dad
EXCLUSIVE: A mother is speaking out after an illegal alien DUI suspect allegedly killed her 8-year-old daughter in a Thanksgiving weekend crash that also critically injured her U.S. Marine husband, Oscar, who had his leg amputated and remains in a fight for
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Fox News
Witnesses give harrowing accounts of New Year's horror that erupted due to Swiss ski resort bar fire
Eyewitnesses have been recounting the nightmare they saw after a fiery blaze erupted at a bar in Switzerland leaving dozens dead and others wounded earlier this week. "I thought my little brother was inside so I came and tried to break the window to help
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Fox News
Officials race to identify mostly young victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire
Swiss authorities on Friday began the grim task of identifying the mostly young victims of a deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire that killed around 40 people and injured more than 100 at a ski resort in Crans-Montana. Italian authorities said the death toll could
Accessed 2026-01-02 09:05 ET
New York Post
One dead in New Hampshire apartment fire that forced residents to jump from balconies
One person is dead and eight others were injured in a fire that tore through a New Hampshire apartment building early New Year’s Day, forcing residents to jump for their lives from balconies, according to officials. The blaze broke out just after midnight
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Fox News
Explosive fire kills multiple people at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebrations
An explosive fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps killed multiple people and injured others during New Year’s celebrations, police said. The blaze happened in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said. "The fire started around
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SHIRLEY, MINNESOTA, NICK, FRAUD
Fox News
Nick Shirley says legacy media will ‘go insane’ when he posts part two of his Minnesota fraud reporting
Independent journalist Nick Shirley on Thursday teased a second installment of his investigation into alleged Minnesota fraud, suggesting it will make critics in the mainstream media "go insane." Shirley upended the news cycle last week with a 42-minute
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Red State
Nick Shirley Reveals Concerning Threats Against Him After His Viral MN Daycare Video
Independent journalist Nick Shirley had the nation riveted over the past week with his explosive video investigation into Minnesota daycare centers. The video now has an amazing 134 million views. It's prompted a big reaction from the Trump administration,
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Fox News
Independent journalist says he's gotten death threats, told he'll be 'Kirked' over Minnesota fraud viral video
Independent journalist Nick Shirley says he has received death threats and harassment — including phone calls to his family — after releasing a viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers. Shirley described the threats during a Dec. 31 appearance
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Fox News
CNN roasted for ‘effort to discredit’ Shirley’s viral reporting on alleged fraud at Minnesota daycare centers
CNN was roasted online by everyone from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and prominent conservative pundits to average Americans on Wednesday for a segment that questioned viral reporting from independent journalist Nick Shirley. Shirley went viral last week for
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Red State
Watch: Media Effort to Debunk Nick Shirley Viral Daycare Report Does Not Go Well
You would think that most media would jump on the Nick Shirley story, a story with a viral video with many questions about Minnesota daycare centers. It's one of those things you would think that journalists would love to dig into, to ferret out the truth. Advertisement But
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Fox News
Nick Shirley responds to CNN 'hit piece' on his Minnesota fraud investigation
Independent journalist Nick Shirley commented Wednesday on his appearance in what he called a CNN "hit piece" targeting his reporting on alleged fraud at Minnesota daycare centers. CNN correspondent Whitney Wild interviewed Shirley in a segment featured
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Fox News
Nick Shirley fires back at CBS News reporter suggesting Minnesota daycare centers weren't 'fraudulent'
Independent journalist Nick Shirley called out CBS News reporter Jonah Kaplan over his video claiming that the Minnesota daycare centers Shirley visited were not "fraudulent." Kaplan, who works with CBS News' Minneapolis affiliate, posted a video shared
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FRAUD, TRUMP, DAY, MINNESOTA
NPR
Trump Administration heightens fraud charges against Minnesota, pauses day care funds
Trump Administration heightens fraud charges against Minnesota, pauses day care funds The Trump administration says its stopping federal funds to Minnesota because of fraud. The day cares and the state are fighting back. National Trump Administration heightens
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Breitbart
Golf Legend Phil Mickelson Rips California’s Massive Welfare Fraud
With so much focus on the welfare fraud going on in Minnesota, pro golf legend Phil Mickelson doesn’t want anyone to forget that the fraud is just as bad, if not worse, in California. Responding to California Republican congressman Rep. Kevin Kiley, Mickelson
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NPR
Somali day care centers face threats. And, how Trump could save Obamacare subsidies
Somali day care centers face threats. And, how Trump could save Obamacare subsidies Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start
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Fox News
Washington officials blast conservatives for Minnesota-style day care fraud claims in new state
A top blue-state governor slammed conservatives for inflicting "deep damage" on the Somali–American community, while the state’s top prosecutor warned of potential charges after citizen journalists filmed encounters with alleged Minneapolis-like day care
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Fox News
Golf legend Phil Mickelson weighs in on alleged fraud in California
Golf legend Phil Mickelson shared his thoughts on alleged fraud occurring in his home state of California in a series of social media posts. President Donald Trump said during a New Year's Eve event Wednesday that fraud in California, New York and Illinois
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Breitbart
Quit 'Yapping on Selfie Mode': Citizen Journalist Nick Shirley Fires Back at CBS
Citizen journalist Nick Shirley told a CBS reporter to quit “yapping on selfie mode” and visit a day care center himself after the news outlet claimed there is no evidence of day care fraud in Minnesota. Shirley released an investigative report in which he
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Breitbart
VIDEO: President Trump Vows to Fix Minnesota’s Fraud Problem — ‘It Was a Giant Scam’
President Donald Trump has vowed to “get to the bottom” of the alleged fraud occurring in the Minnesota Somali community. While speaking during his New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday at Mar-a-Lago, the president told the crowd how much those involved allegedly
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NEWS, CBS, DOKOUPIL, NEW
Breitbart
CBS’s Dokoupil Announces ‘Evening News’ Changes, Promises Viewers ‘You Come First’
Friday on “CBS Mornings,” “Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil announced a change in the show’s direction, promising to put viewers first. Dokoupil said, “The first person sat in this chair. But for me, the biggest difference is that people do not trust us
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Fox News
Fox News Channel delivers highest-rated non-election year ever, ‘The Five’ continues historic run
Fox News Channel had its highest-rated non-election year in history in 2025 as Americans continued to rely on the record-breaking network for critical information and analysis, according to final Nielsen Media Research data. Fox News dominated all of cable
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Red State
To Those Raving About Journalism Excellence at CBS News, a Question: Have You Even Watched It Lately?
For weeks now, there has been no shortage of high dudgeon across media circles regarding the Bari Weiss decision to put a hold on a completed 60 Minutes segment, as she determined it to be lacking in sufficient elements. Somehow, the call to have a fully fleshed-out
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Breitbart
Nolte: Meet the New ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor — Same as the Old ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor
Tony Dokoupil, the incoming anchor for the CBS Evening News, released a video this week claiming he’ll be different. No, he won’t. Dokoupil won’t be any different. His boss Bari Weiss won’t be any different. How do we know this? Because of the absolutely
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Fox News
Fox News Digital's News Quiz: January 2, 2026
Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, where President Donald Trump claimed that one U.S. state stole billions of dollars in an alleged social services fraud, and a celebrity doctor gave a stark warning about "Dry January." Looking
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Fox News
CBS' Tony Dokoupil urges viewers to hold him accountable ahead of new hosting gig
Incoming "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil urged viewers to hold him accountable after acknowledging Thursday that many Americans don't trust legacy media. Ahead of Dokoupil's first night hosting Monday, CBS News released a clip of Dokoupil acknowledging
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MOUNTAIN, LION, ATTACK, KILLED
Breitbart
Authorities Suspect Colorado Hiker Killed by Mountain Lion
Officials suspect that a woman hiking Thursday in the mountains near Glen Haven, Colorado, was killed by a mountain lion. The attack occurred on Crosier Mountain trail near the Rocky Mountain National Park in an area about seven miles northeast of Estes Park,
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ABC
Video Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado Officials are investigating what's believed to be the state's first deadly mountain lion attack in more than 25 years.
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Red State
Woman Killed In Rare Mountain Lion Attack On Colorado Hiking Trail
With all of our modern technology, our modern lifestyle, our comfortable homes, and so on, it's easy for some people to forget that we're part of the natural world, too. Part of that means that we, like any animal, are subject to predation. It's not common;
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Fox News
Woman suspected to have been killed in Colorado's first fatal mountain lion attack in over two decades
A woman's death in Colorado is suspected to have been caused by a mountain lion attack, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which notes that the last fatal mountain lion attack in the state occurred in 1999. "Around 12:15 this afternoon, hikers on
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New York Post
Hiker killed in suspected mountain lion attack while alone in Colorado mountains
A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado on Thursday, in what would be the first fatal attack by one of the predators in the state in more than 25 years, authorities said. Wildlife
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BBC
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US It is not known if one or multiple animals were involved in the attack, she added. Two mountain lions have been euthanised after an extensive search, and investigators are currently studying them for signs
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MADURO, VENEZUELA, READY, DRUG
Red State
Maduro Says He's Ready to Play 'Let's Make a Deal'
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro says that he's willing to come to terms with President Trump if the U.S. ends its military pressure campaign in an interview with socialist academic and journalist (but I repeat myself) Ignacio Ramonet. Advertisement "The U.S. government
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Breitbart
Nicolás Maduro Claims Venezuela ‘Ready’ for U.S. Talks on Drug Trafficking
Socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro claimed in an interview broadcasted on Thursday night Venezuela is “ready” to engage in talks against drug trafficking together with the United States. Maduro delivered his assertions in a “Pod-Car” interview with Spanish
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New York Post
Maduro says Venezuela ‘ready’ to talk drug trafficking with US after CIA strikes
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro claimed in a new interview that the Caracas government is “ready” to discuss an agreement with the US to prevent drug trafficking following a CIA drone strike last week on a docking area believed to be used by cartels. “The
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Fox News
Maduro says Venezuela is 'ready' to make deal with US on drugs and oil after military strikes
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States after months of American military pressure targeting drug trafficking networks tied to his government. In a pre-taped interview
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BBC
Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking US forces have been hitting vessels they suspect of smuggling narcotics through the Caribbean and eastern Pacific for the past three months. He also evaded a question about a statement by President
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MISS, OLE, KIFFIN, LANE
Breitbart
Ole Miss Playoff Win Brings Lane Kiffin a Big Payday
You might think that Lane Kiffin no longer coaching the Ole Miss Rebels means that he no longer financially benefits from their victories, but you would be mistaken. The Rebels notched their second win of the postseason Thursday when they shocked the defending
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Fox News
Ole Miss star accuses Lane Kiffin of trying to 'steal our shine' amid College Football Playoff run: 'A troll'
Lane Kiffin has remained in the headlines since abruptly leaving Ole Miss for LSU, and his former players aren’t happy about it. The LSU head coach was reportedly considering attending Ole Miss’ upset win over Georgia Thursday night but instead chose to
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Fox News
Lane Kiffin cashes in as former Ole Miss team advances in College Football Playoff without him
Lane Kiffin may be gone from the Ole Miss sidelines, but the new LSU coach still has a vested interest in how his former team fares in the College Football Playoff. The Ole Miss Rebels proved they would be just fine without Kiffin after Trinidad Chambliss
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Fox News
Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl thriller ends with delayed celebrations as officials demand last second be played
Ole Miss had to delay the celebration for their 39-34 Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia multiple times on Thursday night. After kicking a go-ahead field goal with six seconds left, Ole Miss was awarded a safety on its final kickoff when Georgia’s return team
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LEE, VICTORIA, TOMMY, DAUGHTER
Fox News
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in suspected overdose at San Francisco hotel
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter has reportedly died from a suspected overdose. Victoria Jones, 34, was found dead inside the Fairmont San Francisco on Jan. 1, Fox News Digital can confirm. She may have suffered a drug overdose, according to 911 audio. The San
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New York Post
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria, was 'problem child' with substance abuse issues: cop
Victoria Jones, daughter of Hollywood icon Tommy Lee Jones, was a “problem child” who struggled with substance issues before she was found dead at a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day, sources told The Post. Jones, 34, appeared to be high on drugs during
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Breitbart
Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter Victoria Found Dead at San Francisco Hotel
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, Victoria Jones, was found dead at a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day. She was 34. The San Francisco Fire Department said they responded to a call for medical attention at 2.52am on January 1 at the Fairmont San Francisco address,
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New York Post
Tommy Lee Jones joked he ‘fired’ daughter Victoria from movie over early call time in resurfaced interview after her death
Victoria Jones was 14 when her father, Tommy Lee Jones, “fired” her from a movie role after she refused to get out of bed for an early call time — an anecdote circulating again after the actor’s daughter died at 34. Victoria Jones, the daughter of the Academy
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PARADE, ROSE, SYMBOL, TORN
Breitbart
Sign on Rose Bowl Parade Float Demanding Answers on L.A. Wildfire Torn Down When It Reaches TV Feed
A sign appeared on a float in the iconic Rose Bowl parade New Year’s Day demanding an investigation into the Eaton fire, which burned 9,000 homes and killed 19 in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena almost a year ago. The sign was displayed on a float created
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ABC
More rain headed to drenched California as lake effect snow hits the East
The next round of rain moves in Friday evening. More rain headed to drenched California as lake effect snow hits the East After a New Year's Day filled with heavy rain and flash flooding, more rain is heading to drenched California. On Thursday, the rain
Accessed 2026-01-02 11:05 ET
New York Post
137th Rose Parade soaked in 2026 New Year’s Day storm: photos
Mother Nature crashed the Rose Parade in Pasadena. The storied Rose Parade got absolutely drenched Thursday in a New Year’s Day storm. Up to two inches of rain pelted the 137th edition of the iconic parade. Marching bands slogged through puddles. Elaborate
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NPR
Rising from the ashes, a symbol of hope at the Rose Parade
Rising from the ashes, a symbol of hope at the Rose Parade toggle caption Kirk Siegler/NPR PASADENA, Calif.— The 40-foot-long parade float dwarfed volunteer Darlene Leyba as she attached flowers to bald spots of exposed wire mesh. As per Rose Parade rules,
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WIFE, DENTIST, OHIO, FOUND
ABC
Video Ohio police search for suspect after dentist, wife found murdered at home
Ohio police search for suspect after dentist, wife found murdered at home Ohio authorities are searching for a suspect after a dentist and his wife were found murdered inside their home earlier this week.
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Fox News
Dentist and wife found shot dead at home while 2 young children are unharmed
A dentist and his wife in Columbus, Ohio, were both found shot to death inside their home just a month before celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. Police responded to the house around 10 a.m. Tuesday for a wellness check, and found Spencer and Monique
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New York Post
Friends of slain Ohio dentist, wife are baffled by mystery — as camera across street may have caught killer
Friends of the Ohio dentist and his wife who were found fatally shot in their home are baffled by the inexplicable killings — as a camera across the street may hold the key to solving the horrific crime, sources said Friday. Longtime pals of Spencer Tepe,
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New York Post
Dentist and wife found fatally shot inside Ohio home with their 2 crying kids inside — suspect on the loose
An Ohio dentist and his wife were found fatally shot inside their home the day before New Year’s Eve — with their two crying children inside — sending police on a manhunt for the suspect. Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife Monique, 39, were found dead inside their
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EPSTEIN, FILES, RELEASE, KHANNA
NPR
After a limited release of Epstein files leaves many unsatisfied, what's next?
After a limited release of Epstein files leaves many unsatisfied, what's next? The Justice Department is facing pushback from lawmakers and the public for its failure to release all of its files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. National
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NPR
Slow Epstein files release not as concerning as docs DOJ has withheld, says Ro Khanna
Slow Epstein files release not as concerning as docs DOJ has withheld, says Ro Khanna toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat representing California, says the Justice Department should've anticipated the challenge posed by the large
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NPR
With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain
With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain toggle caption Staff/AFP via Getty Images During the 2024 election, President Trump promised to release the Epstein files as part of a campaign message arguing the government
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STEELERS, WIN, RAVENS, GAME
Fox News
Steelers star TJ Watt set to return just 3 weeks after surgery for partially collapsed lung
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt said he's excited to play against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday just three weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung. Watt, 31, last played in Week 14 against the Ravens before being hospitalized
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Fox News
Lamar Jackson confirms he'll start for Ravens in must-win AFC North finale against Steelers
Lamar Jackson will be back in the driver’s seat this Sunday as the Baltimore Ravens face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a win-or-go-home season finale. The veteran quarterback missed the Ravens’ Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers because of a back
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Fox News
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers keeps retirement options open ahead of must-win Ravens game
Aaron Rodgers spent the offseason sounding like a quarterback nearing the end. But as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for a win-or-go-home Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, the four-time MVP suddenly appears open to returning for another season. Speaking
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NEWSOM, FIRE, PALISADES, PLANNED
New York Post
Protests planned for Palisades Fire anniversary as furious residents demand better from Newsom, Bass
Nearly a year after the Palisades Fire tore through one of Los Angeles’ most tight-knit coastal communities, the flames are out — but the fallout still burns. Residents remain displaced, still paying rent and mortgages and tangled in red tape. Now, they’re
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New York Post
Newsom will come face-to-face with survivors on deadly LA fire anniversary visit as protest planned
Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to Los Angeles next week as the one-year anniversary of the deadly Pacific Palisades and Altadena fires collides with rising anger — and looming protests. Newsom’s team confirmed the visit to The Post on Friday, saying the governor
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New York Post
Gavin Newsom’s Palisades Fire visit is a political minefield — he better watch his step
California Gov. Gavin Newsom could be playing with fire in a politically fraught visit to the Los Angeles area on the anniversary of the Southern California blazes that killed at least 31 and destroyed some 18,000 homes and structures. Newsom will visit the
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SBA, FRAUD, SUSPENDS, BORROWERS
Breitbart
SBA Suspends 6900 Borrowers for $400 Million in Suspected Fraud
More charges of deceitful exploitation of federal government programs continue to emerge in Minnesota with the Small Business Administration (SBA) announcing Thursday it has suspended 6,900 borrowers after finding widespread suspected fraud in pandemic-era
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Red State
SBA Strikes Back: Now Suspending 6,900 Fraud Suspects in Minnesota
Minnesota sure seems like a hotbed of people ripping off the American taxpayers lately. However, other places, such as other states, are also implicated. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler took to her official X account on Thursday to let America
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Fox News
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday that it suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering what it says is widespread suspected fraud. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency reviewed thousands of Paycheck Protection
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ALABAMA, BEATDOWN, INDIANA, POSTSEASON
Breitbart
WATCH: Paul Finebaum Calls Alabama ‘Soft’ After CFP Beatdown
Paul Finebaum, the ESPN analyst who strongly advocated for Alabama’s inclusion in the College Football Playoff (CFP), called the Crimson Tide “soft” after the program suffered its worst postseason defeat in history at the hands of Indiana on Thursday. Alabama
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Fox News
Indiana hands Alabama worst postseason loss in program history in Rose Bowl beatdown
Indiana dominated Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl Thursday to send the Hoosiers to the College Football Playoff semifinals. It marked the most lopsided postseason defeat for the Crimson Tide in program history. It was also Alabama's biggest margin of defeat
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Breitbart
Kirk Herbstreit Shocked by Indiana's 'Embarrassing' Defeat of Alabama
Alabama has been the most dominant college football program for the first quarter of the 21st Century. That is now over. On Friday, the Crimson Tide was dismantled by Indiana at the Rose Bowl, suffering the worst postseason defeat in program history, 38-3. This
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GUARD, COAST, SUSPENDS, WOMAN
New York Post
Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from a cruise ship
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard on a cruise ship near Cuba on New Year’s Day. Crews searched for eight hours over 690 square miles (1,787 square kilometers) for the woman, whose name had not been made
Accessed 2026-01-02 21:05 ET
Red State
Putin Tells the US to Stop Coast Guard Pursuit of Rogue Tanker
After a ten-day slow-motion chase, Vladimir Putin has thrown the rogue VLCC-class tanker M/T Bella 1 a lifeline. On New Year's Eve, the formerly stateless ship suddenly appeared on Russia's maritime registry, and Moscow asked Washington to cease efforts to
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Fox News
Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard on Holland America Line cruise ship
The U.S. Coast Guard said it suspended a search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard on a Holland America Line cruise ship near Cuba on New Year’s Day. The passenger, who has not been publicly identified, vanished approximately 40 miles northeast of
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BORDER, TRUMP, 2025, SOUTHWEST
Breitbart
‘All We Really Needed Was a New President’: The Defining Border Security Moments of 2025
From record‑low apprehensions to nationwide raids targeting criminal aliens, cartel operatives, and violent foreign gangs, 2025 marked the most dramatic border‑security turnaround in modern U.S. history. President Donald Trump’s return to office triggered a
Accessed 2026-01-02 14:05 ET
Breitbart
Abbott’s Operation Lone Star 2.0 Supercharges Trump Border Offensive as Texas Troopers Hunt Smugglers Statewide
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers are no longer just writing tickets — they’re hunting cartel smugglers, tracking illegal border crossers through remote ranchlands, and helping federal agents dismantle foreign gang networks as part of Operation
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Breitbart
EXCLUSIVE: Historic 2025 Border Turnaround — Southwest Apprehensions Collapse to 109K in Trump’s First Year Back
President Donald Trump’s border crackdown delivered historic results in 2025, driving illegal crossings to levels unseen in decades. December ended with only 6,400 southwest apprehensions — and the full‑year total of 109,000 marks a dramatic reversal from the
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TESLA, SALES, VEHICLE, WORLD
ABC
Tesla loses world's biggest electric vehicle maker title as sales fall for 2nd year
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row FILE - The Tesla logo is displayed at a Tesla
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Breitbart
China’s BYD Passes Tesla to Become World’s Top Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla announced a nine-percent drop in sales to 1.64 million vehicles in its year-end report for 2025, while Chinese automaking giant BYD reported a 28-percent increase to over 2.25 million units in its 2025 recap. These
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Breitbart
Elon Musk’s Tesla Releases ‘Highly Unusual’ EV Delivery Estimate Signaling Disappointing Q4 Sales
Elon Musk’s Tesla has taken the “highly unusual” step of publishing analyst consensus delivery estimates ahead of announcing its critical fourth-quarter sales figures. Veteran Tesla watchers believe this signals a disappointing quarter for the tech tycoon’s
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AGENT, ICE, LA, DUTY
Fox News
Off-duty ICE agent takes down armed man firing rifle at LA apartment complex
An off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot an armed neighbor after the man began firing shots into the air at a Los Angeles apartment complex late Wednesday night, authorities said. The incident happened at around 10:30 p.m.
Accessed 2026-01-02 18:05 ET
New York Post
Heroic off-duty ICE agent guns down active shooter in LA
A heroic off-duty ICE agent thwarted a possible active shooting by gunning down his neighbor as the man was firing shots into the air at their Los Angeles apartment complex, the feds said. The agent, who hasn’t been identified publicly, jumped into action
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500K, RUSSIA, TRICKS, UKRAINE
Red State
Reports of His Death Are Exaggerated: Ukraine Tricks Russia Out of $500K With Faked Demise of Opp Leader
This one is right out of a movie or a World War II spy novel. Russia thought that Denis Kapustin, the founder and leader of the Russian Volunteer Corps, a paramilitary organization fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Vladimir Putin’s forces, was dead.
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Fox News
Ukraine tricks Russia into paying $500K bounty for fake hit on Putin opponent: report
Ukraine orchestrated a fake hit on one of Russia's enemies who has fought alongside Ukrainian forces, tricking the Kremlin into paying out a $500,000 bounty Kyiv used to fund its war effort. The subject of the supposed Dec. 27 assassination was Denis Kapustin,
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SMITH, HARASSMENT, VIOLINIST, SUED
Breitbart
Will Smith Sued by Male Violinist for Sexual Harassment
Will Smith has been sued by a male tour violinist who is accusing the Hollywood actor and rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation in a suit filed Tuesday. The former America’s Got Talent contestant further claims Smith was preparing
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Fox News
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, accused of 'deliberately grooming' tour violinist
Will Smith was accused of sexual harassment by Brian King Joseph in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles just before the new year, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Joseph, a professional violinist, alleges Smith was "deliberately grooming and
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IMPORTS, ANNOUNCES, NEW, TRUMP
Red State
Trump Administration Announces New Year Adjustments to Certain Tariffed Imports
On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced the loosening and delay of tariffs on certain imports. According to Marketplace, Italy exported more than $700 million dollars worth of pasta to the United States in 2024, but because the pasta makers have been
Accessed 2026-01-01 22:05 ET
BBC
US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports In a statement of its own, the US said the 13 firms had addressed many of its concerns. It previously accused the companies of selling their products at unfairly low prices and threatened tariffs of almost
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REAL, DMV, CALIFORNIA, NEW
Breitbart
325,000 Foreign Nationals in California Must Return to DMV for REAL ID
An estimated 325,000 people from other countries who hold California REAL IDs will have to brave the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) again and replace them because of a software error. The redo effects about 1.5 percent of REAL ID holders in the state,
Accessed 2026-01-02 18:05 ET
New York Post
California DMV error forces 325K people to get new Real IDs
An estimated 325,000 Californians will have to replace their Real ID licenses, the DMV admitted this week. A software error is to blame for the issue, which has now forced a huge number of California to get their state-issued driver’s license re-issued, officials
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HOCHUL, GOV, INDEPENDENT, BACKLASH
New York Post
GOP lawmakers demand Gov. Hochul root out Minnesota-style fraud with independent audit
ALBANY – New York state lawmakers are demanding Gov. Kathy Hochul hire an independent auditor to root out fraud and abuse akin to the COVID-era scheme that cost Minnesota taxpayers over $250 million. State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R-Niagara) said Hochul
Accessed 2026-01-02 19:05 ET
New York Post
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes no NY state tax on tips after major backlash
ALBANY – New Yorkers may finally see relief from taxes on tips, with Gov. Kathy Hochul saying she’ll propose enacting the policy this year. In a statement released Thursday morning, Hochul said she’d seek to eliminate state income taxes on up to $25,000 in
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SUFFERS, HEAD, CARIBBEAN, SEVERE
New York Post
Son of retired NJ police chief suffers ‘severe head injury’ while on family vacation in Caribbean
A University of Alabama student who is the son of a retired NJ police chief reportedly suffered multiple skull fractures and other injuries after he fell while on vacation with his family in the Caribbean. A GoFundMe page set up for Matthew Polaski and his
Accessed 2026-01-02 01:05 ET
Fox News
University of Alabama student suffers 'severe head injury' while on family vacation in Caribbean
A University of Alabama student reportedly suffered multiple skull fractures and other injuries after he fell while on vacation with his family in the Caribbean. A GoFundMe page set up for Matthew Polaski and his family reads, "What should have been a joyful
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NARCO, SOUTHERN, GUARD, TERRORISTS
Fox News
Coast Guard searches for survivors after US strikes suspected narco-terrorist vessels in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to search for survivors after a strike Tuesday targeting three suspected narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy in the Eastern Pacific. The ships, allegedly operated by designated terrorist organizations, were
Accessed 2026-01-02 18:05 ET
Breitbart
Watch -- Operation Southern Spear: Five Narco-Terrorists Killed on New Years' Eve
The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) revealed on Wednesday two different military operations against drug-trafficking vessels between December 30-31 killed eight narco-terrorists. Both strikes were part of Operation Southern Spear. SOUTHCOM separately
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YEAR, PRETTY, TRUMP, PAST
LA Times
Contributor: We saw progress and peril in 2025. There's hope for Trump's next year
Listening to the usual legacy media suspects, one might think 2025 was an apocalyptic wasteland of sorts — an authoritarian fever dream brought on by the return of Donald J. Trump to the Oval Office. The reality looked very different. This past year was, in
Accessed 2026-01-01 07:05 ET
Town Hall
This Past Year Was Pretty Great. Here's a Wish List for 2026.
Listening to the usual legacy media suspects, one might think 2025 was an apocalyptic wasteland of sorts -- an authoritarian fever dream brought on by the return of Donald J. Trump to the Oval Office. The reality looked very different. This past year was, in
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SUPREME, COURT, TRUMP, CONSTITUTION
LA Times
The Supreme Court broadly expanded Trump’s power in 2025, with key exceptions
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, foreground, and Justices Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett attend President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress in March. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues
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New York Post
Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ ahead of major Supreme Court rulings, Chief Justice Roberts says
Chief Justice John Roberts asserted Wednesday that the US Constitution is as strong as ever as the nation awaits major Supreme Court decisions in 2026. In his annual end-of-year message, Roberts avoided references to current events and the many legal challenges
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FLIGHT, HOMELESS, ACCUSED, KILLING
New York Post
Homeless drifter accused of killing Barnes & Noble Christmas shopper blamed ‘fight or flight’ outburst: report
The man accused of fatally stabbing a woman inside a Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble days before Christmas had traveled through several states before entering Florida, authorities said Tuesday. Palm Beach Gardens police identified the suspect as Antonio
Accessed 2026-01-02 01:05 ET
Fox News
Homeless drifter accused of killing Barnes & Noble Christmas shopper blamed ‘fight or flight’ outburst: report
The man accused of fatally stabbing a woman inside a Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble days before Christmas had traveled through several states before entering Florida, authorities said Tuesday. Palm Beach Gardens police identified the suspect as Antonio
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BLASTS, HARVARD, LONGTIME, WOKE
Breitbart
Prof Blasts Harvard for Anti-White, Anti-Male Rules in Retirement Message
A Harvard professor who spent 40 years teaching at the Ivy League institution blasted the university for the changes it made after the Chinese coronavirus and George Floyd riots, citing woke, anti-white and anti-male resolutions in a searing essay announcing
Accessed 2026-01-02 20:05 ET
Fox News
Harvard alum blasts DEI policies after 'woke' values drive longtime professor's exit
Harvard alumnus Shabbos Kestenbaum sharply criticized Harvard University’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies Thursday, echoing a former professor’s sharp critique of the Ivy League school that ended with his departure after four decades. "It’s
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BOMBER, ACCUSED, TRIAL, ORDERS
Fox News
Judge orders accused Jan 6 pipe bomber to remain in custody pending trial
A federal judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national headquarters in Washington, D.C., be held in custody pending trial. In his order, U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh said that
Accessed 2026-01-02 15:05 ET
Red State
New: Court Orders Accused J5 Pipe Bomber Detained Ahead of Trial
Following his arrest for allegedly constructing and planting pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on January 5, 2021, 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. has remained in federal custody, awaiting his trial on the matter. Advertisement In advocating for
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MANAGER, GENERAL, DOLPHINS, HALL
Fox News
Dolphins turning to Hall of Fame quarterback to help find next general manager: report
The Miami Dolphins are searching for their next general manager and are turning to a surprising name for assistance. Hall of Famer Troy Aikman has been brought on as a consultant for the team's search process, ESPN reported Friday. The Dolphins' ownership
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Breitbart
Troy Aikman to Help Dolphins in General Manager Search
Dallas Cowboys legend and current ESPN analyst Troy Aikman has been hired by the Miami Dolphins as a consultant to help find their next general manager. Aikman has revealed some interest in becoming a general manager himself in the past. There is a possibility
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YEAR, 72, SUBWAY, NYC
New York Post
Maniac accused of randomly shoving 72-year-old into NYC subway is Russian doctor: sources
The maniac accused of shoving a 72-year-old man into a moving Bronx train in an unprovoked New Year’s Day attack — is an established Russian doctor working in Brooklyn, law enforcement sources said. Anton Aleshin, 29, may have been intoxicated when he allegedly
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New York Post
Maniac shoves 72-year-old man into moving NYC train — in 2026’s first burst of random subway violence
A maniac shoved a 72-year-old man into the side of an oncoming train Thursday morning — marking the first random episode of Big Apple subway violence in the new year, police said. The victim was waiting for a Manhattan-bound No. 4 train at the Bronx’s 161-Yankee
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CRASH, DRIVER, JOSHUA, ANTHONY
ABC
Anthony Joshua's driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria
Police say the driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria has been charged By The Associated Press In this photo provided by the Federal Road Safety Corps, people gather at the accident
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Fox News
Driver charged after crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua, killed two friends
The driver in a crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends was charged with dangerous and reckless driving, police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement Friday. The vehicle carrying Joshua, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz"
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MEDIA, MAMDANI, MUSK, BACKLASH
Red State
Hypocrisy on Full Display: Same Media That Tore Into Elon Musk Ignore When Mamdani Does Exact Same Thing
Remember when the media around the world went nuts over Elon Musk’s arm gesture that they claimed was a Nazi salute? It occurred almost a year ago today, on January 20, 2025, at a Washington, D.C. rally celebrating Donald Trump’s inauguration to his second
Accessed 2026-01-02 21:05 ET
Fox News
Conservatives torch media after Mamdani avoids Musk-level backlash over 'identical' on-stage gesture
Conservatives are calling out what they say is a media double standard after newly sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was seen extending his arm during his inauguration Thursday — a gesture they argue mirrors a motion Elon Musk made a year ago that
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GIFT, SEASON, HOLIDAY
Red State
Our Gift to You This Holiday Season
To celebrate Christmas and ring in 2026, RedState is matching our biggest sale ever on VIP memberships. Now through January 1, until 11:59 pm PT, receive 74% off a VIP membership using promo code MERRY74. Advertisement We repeat: This is the largest discount
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Town Hall
Our Gift to You This Holiday Season
To celebrate Christmas and ring in 2026, Townhall is matching our biggest sale ever on VIP memberships. Now through January 1, until 11:59 pm PT, receive 74% off a VIP membership using promo code MERRY74. Advertisement We repeat: This is the largest discount
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JERRY, COWBOYS, JONES, PARSONS
Fox News
Jerry Jones addresses Micah Parsons’ latest criticism amid lingering tension after Cowboys split
The Dallas Cowboys fell short of the NFL playoffs this season. While Dak Prescott has powered a strong offense and enters Week 18 as the league’s leading passer, the Cowboys’ defense has underwhelmed at times this year. Dallas’ defensive unit was thrust
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Fox News
Micah Parsons mocks Cowboys, Jerry Jones in social media tirade
Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons mocked his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, and condemned owner Jerry Jones in a series of social media posts Thursday. Parsons shared a report of a recent quote by Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who suggested
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PAYMENTS, HHS, MINNESOTA, CHILD
New York Post
HHS audit for 2012 found $16M in ‘improper’ child care payments to Minnesota — and millions more has been sent to state since
WASHINGTON — The Minnesota day care scandal has been years in the making. An audit released nearly a decade before the Trump administration targeted the Land of 10,000 Lakes revealed that nearly one-fifth of all taxpayer money meant for child care centers
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ABC
Video HHS freezing child care payments to all states after Minnesota fraud allegations
HHS freezing child care payments to all states after Minnesota fraud allegations The Trump administration is pausing child care funding to all states after allegations of fraud in daycare centers in Minnesota emerged, an HHS official said.
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SUBSIDIES, CARE, WORKS, HOUSE
Breitbart
NM House Speaker: ACA ‘Works’, But We Improved It with ‘Affordability Fund’, ACA Needs Subsidies So People Can Afford Care
On Wednesday’s “MS NOW Reports,” New Mexico State House Speaker Rep. Javier Martínez (D) said that the state has “far planned to make the Affordable Care Act better” through an “Affordability Fund” and Obamacare works, but needs subsidies “so that people in
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NPR
Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired. What that means for millions of Americans
Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired. What that means for millions of Americans Jan. 1 is the day the extra financial help to buy Affordable Care Act health insurance goes away. National Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired. What that means for
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YEMEN, SEPARATISTS, CONSTITUTION, INDEPENDENT
NPR
Yemen's separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
Yemen's separatists announce a constitution for an independent south toggle caption AP ADEN, Yemen — Yemen's separatist movement on Friday announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country
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Breitbart
Saudi Arabia Bombs UAE-Supported Separatists in Southeastern Yemen
Saudi warplanes on Friday bombed positions held by the Southern Transitional Council (STC), the Yemeni separatist group backed by Saudi Arabia’s nominal allies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Saudi-backed Yemeni central government announced a ground
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TAIWAN, MILITARY, DRILLS, ISLAND
Fox News
China’s global aggression check: Taiwan tensions, military posturing, and US response in 2025
As 2025 ends, tensions between China and Taiwan are higher — and more overt — than at any point in recent years, fueled by expanded U.S. military support for Taipei, increasingly bold warnings from regional allies, and Chinese military drills that look less
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NPR
Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills
Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills toggle caption Taiwan Presidential Office/AP TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face
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BOWL, PARACHUTIST, ARMED, FORCES
Fox News
Parachutist briefly hangs above end zone during Armed Forces Bowl pregame mishap
A typically routine pregame parachuting stunt went awry at Friday’s Armed Forces Bowl. A parachutist appeared to briefly get entangled in the netting and support wiring near an end zone shortly before Texas State and Rice kicked off. After being momentarily
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Breitbart
WATCH: Parachutist Falls to Ground Before Armed Forces Bowl
A very unfortunate incident occurred just before the start of the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday, in which a parachutist crashed to the ground after his parachute became entangled. Keff Ciardello of the San Antonio Express-News posted video of the accident on
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AMENDMENT, BAN, RULING, MAJOR
Fox News
US appeals court strikes down California's open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling
A federal appeals court on Friday struck down California’s ban on openly carrying guns across most of the state. In a 2–1 decision, the San Francisco-based Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled California's ban on open carry in counties with more than
Accessed 2026-01-02 21:05 ET
New York Post
California’s open-carry ban blown up in major Second Amendment ruling
A federal appeals court dealt a major blow to California’s gun laws Friday, ruling the state’s open-carry ban in most populated areas violates the Second Amendment because it cannot be justified under the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. In
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