âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents executed a search warrant at the Fulton County elections office.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: FBI agents, under the leadership of Director Kash Patel.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, at the county’s main election office in Union City, near Atlanta.
💬KEY QUOTE: The FBI spokesman stated agents were “executing a court authorized law enforcement action.”
🎯IMPACT: The search is part of efforts to address political grievances related to the 2020 election.
IN FULL
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant at the Fulton County elections office, located near Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday. The action was confirmed by an agency spokesman, who indicated that the agents were performing a “court authorized law enforcement action” at the main election office of the county in Union City, just south of Atlanta.
This search is part of the FBI’s efforts under Director Kash Patel to address issues with election integrity, a key priority of President J. Donald Trump. These efforts include collaborating with the Justice Department to investigate several officials and institutions with a lax attitude towards the security of America’s elections, particularly in 2020.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, last week, President Trump warned that “People will soon be prosecuted for what they did,” describing his statement as “breaking news.”
The Justice Department had not released any comments regarding the search as of the time of publication.
This story is developing…
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is back to attacking the “cruel” Trump administration after his talks with White Border Czar Tom Homan drew protests from far-left activists.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tim Walz, Tom Homan, and President Donald J. Trump.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Following the shooting of anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
💬KEY QUOTE: “They started this fire, and we are not going to give them credit for putting it out.” – Tim Walz
🎯IMPACT: The failed Democratic vice presidential candidate’s comments suggest he is not interested in helping to de-escalate tensions in his state.
IN FULL
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) has re-escalated his criticism of the Trump administration this week, after initial, seemingly positive talks with President Donald J. Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan aimed at easing tensions following the shooting of anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti by Border Patrol. “They started this fire, and we are not going to give them credit for putting it out,” Walz said of the administration, despite his own long history of inflaming the public against federal law enforcement, for instance, by comparing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Adolf Hitler’s Gestapo.
In an interview, Walz acknowledged some improvement in discussions with Homan, citing a “tone shift” and “progress,” but questioned Trump officials’ sincerity, arguing they are infected with “a cruelty that runs so deep” and have only reached out to him because of criticism of the Pretti shooting in the media. In recent days, Walz has gone so far as to compare ICE efforts to arrest illegal immigrants in Minnesota, including killers and violent pedophiles, to Nazis hunting Anne Frank, drawing sharp criticism from the Holocaust Museum.
Notably, Walz’s return to inflaming the public against the federal government follows pressure from far-left activists, who surrounded his office in the state capitol following his dialogue with Homan demanding a hard line against federal immigration enforcement.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), who also held talks with Trump and Homan initially reported as positive, has also since come out to vow his city will not uphold federal immigration law, prompting the President to warn he is “playing with fire.”
âť“WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that Cuba is “failing” following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, which has impacted Cuba’s oil supply.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, and Cuban President Miguel DĂaz-Canel.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Comments were made by Trump in January 2026, during a visit to Urbandale, Iowa.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Cuba will be failing pretty soon. Cuba is really a nation that’s very close to failing.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: The remarks follow a U.S. blockade on oil shipments to Cuba, which could accelerate economic challenges on the island and potentially drive leadership change.
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U.S. President Donald J. Trump has declared that Cuba is on the verge of collapse, linking it to the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, which has cut off vital support from Caracas to Havana. Speaking to reporters ahead of an event in Urbandale, Iowa, Trump stated: “Cuba will be failing pretty soon. Cuba is really a nation that’s very close to failing.”
He explained that Cuba previously received its oil and financial assistance from Venezuela, but that flow has stopped. The Trump administration has applied strong pressure to Cuba, including enforcing a long-standing economic embargo against the communist-led nation.
After Maduro’s capture earlier this month, Trump declared that no Venezuelan oil or funds would reach Cuba anymore—a significant blow, as Venezuela had been providing about one-third of the island’s oil needs in recent times. Mexico provided an even larger 44 percent, and it, too, has paused shipments to the island amid U.S. pressure.
The interruption in oil deliveries has intensified fuel shortages across Cuba, exacerbating existing economic difficulties and power outages. Some reports suggest efforts are underway to prompt internal figures to challenge the communist regime.
Cuban-heritage U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called Cuba’s government a “huge problem,” while Trump has encouraged Havana to negotiate a deal “before it is too late.”
âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Ohio Democrat Attorney General candidate Elliot Forhan stated in a campaign video that he would “kill Donald Trump” by securing a capital punishment conviction against him in court.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Elliot Forhan, President Donald J. Trump, Ohio GOP Attorney General Dave Yost, Ohio GOP Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and Auditor Keith Faber.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The video was posted on Forhan’s campaign Instagram account on Tuesday, with reactions following shortly after and into Wednesday.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I’m going to obtain a conviction, rendered by a jury of his peers, at a standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, based on evidence, presented at a trial, conducted in accordance with the requirements of due process, resulting in a sentence, duly executed, of capital punishment. That is what I mean when I say that I am going to kill Donald Trump.” – Elliot Forhan
🎯IMPACT: The statement has drawn backlash from political figures and social media users, with calls for accountability and condemnation of violent rhetoric.
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A Democrat candidate for state attorney general in Ohio is facing intense pushback and possible legal repercussions after posting a campaign video where he stated that he would “kill Donald Trump.” In the video, Elliot Forhan—a former member of the Ohio legislature—states he would successfully prosecute President Donald J. Trump for unspecified crimes and secure a death sentence.
“I want to tell you what I mean when I say that I am going to kill Donald Trump,” Forhan bluntly states in the video, continuing, “I mean I’m going to obtain a conviction, rendered by a jury of his peers, at a standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, based on evidence, presented at a trial, conducted in accordance with the requirements of due process, resulting in a sentence, duly executed, of capital punishment. That is what I mean when I say that I am going to kill Donald Trump.”
A number of social media accounts quickly tagged the United States Secret Service (USSS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), demanding that federal law enforcement treat the post as a threat. Notably, Forhan drew controversy last year following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. “F-ck Charlie Kirk,” Forhan wrote in a post on social media at the time.
BREAKING: Elliot Forhan, Democrat Candidate for Ohio Attorney General, says he’s going to kiII President Trump through capital punishment
Forhan, who briefly represented Cuyahoga County in the 135th Ohio General Assembly from 2023 to 2024, developed a reputation for being radical and outlandish. Ohio’s current Republican Attorney General Dave Yost previously slammed Forhan’s comments about Kirk, saying, “No public servant should say that about any human being, much less somebody who was just assassinated. He just proved himself to be a petulant and undisciplined child, ill-suited to public office.” Ohio GOP Secretary of State Frank LaRose also condemned the remarks, calling them “probably demented publicity designed to get attention” and “score cheap political points.”
Forhan responded to the backlash, claiming his “thoughts and prayers” were with Kirk’s family and loved ones but accusing Yost and LaRose of “glorifying the racism and bigotry” of the Turning Point USA founder and called for their resignations.
Current Ohio Auditor Keith Faber is the favorite to secure the Republican nomination for Ohio Attorney General and to win the general election.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) that he is “playing with fire” by vowing not to uphold federal immigrationlaw.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Mayor Frey, and federal immigration authorities.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: President Trump reacted to Frey’s comments on Truth Social on January 28.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Could somebody in his inner sanctum please explain that this statement is a very serious violation of the Law, and that he is PLAYING WITH FIRE!” – Donald Trump.
🎯IMPACT: The exchange re-escalates tensions between Minnesota Democrats and the federal government, after Trump sent Border Czar Tom Homan to the state in an effort to improve relations following the shooting of an anti-ICE activist.
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President Donald J. Trump has sharply criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after the Democrat vowed that the city will not uphold federal immigration law. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said, “Surprisingly, Mayor Jacob Frey just stated that, ‘Minneapolis does not, and will not, enforce Federal Immigration Laws.’ This is after having had a very good conversation with him. Could somebody in his inner sanctum please explain that this statement is a very serious violation of the Law, and that he is PLAYING WITH FIRE!”
Trump had spoken to Frey and state governor Tim Walz (D), who have both used inflammatory rhetoric against federal law enforcement, after anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti’s fatal shooting, in an effort to ease tensions. The President also dispatched Border Czar Tom Homan to the state, with Frey saying he had had a “very good conversation” with the former ICE chief.
Frey and Walz moving back towards an aggressive posture may be driven by far-left activists in their supporter base, who besieged Walz’s office in the state capitol to protest his dialogue with Homan.
While Walz, Frey, and other state Democrats insist ICE is not making residents any safer, federal authorities have detained many highly dangerous criminals, including migrants convicted of triple homicide and strongarm rapes against children.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) compared immigrants hiding from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Anne Frank hiding from the Nazis during World War II, sparking backlash from the U.S. Holocaust Museum and members of the Jewish community.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Walz, the U.S. Holocaust Museum, Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, and Jewish-American activist Shabbos Kestenbaum.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The comments were made during a Sunday press conference in Minnesota, ahead of International Holocaust Memorial Day. The U.S. Holocaust Museum and Jewish leaders responded to Walz’s comments this week.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Anne Frank was targeted and murdered solely because she was Jewish. Leaders making false equivalencies to her experience for political purposes is never acceptable.” – U.S. Holocaust Museum.
🎯IMPACT: The remarks have drawn widespread criticism, with some accusing Walz of exploiting Holocaust history and undermining law enforcement.
IN FULL
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is facing intense backlash for comparing immigrants hiding from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Anne Frank hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Walz stated, “We have got children hiding in their houses, afraid to go outside. Many of us grew up reading that story of Anne Frank. Somebody’s gonna write that children’s story about Minnesota.”
The remarks, made just two days before International Holocaust Memorial Day, have drawn sharp rebukes from the U.S. Holocaust Museum and Jewish leaders. The museum, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), responded to Walz’s remarks, writing, “Anne Frank was targeted and murdered solely because she was Jewish. Leaders making false equivalencies to her experience for political purposes is never acceptable.”
“Despite tensions in Minneapolis, exploiting the Holocaust is deeply offensive, especially as antisemitism surges,” the institution concluded.
Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Donald J. Trump’s antisemitism envoy, also weighed in, stating, “Ignorance like this cheapens the horror of the Holocaust. Anne Frank was in Amsterdam legally and abided by Dutch law. She was hauled off to a death camp because of her race and religion. Her story has nothing to do with the illegal immigration, fraud, and lawlessness plaguing Minnesota today.”
Jewish-American activist Shabbos Kestenbaum labeled Walz “evil” for his comments, adding, “One million Jewish children were killed during the Holocaust. Illegal immigrants are offered thousands of dollars to take a free flight home.”
This is not the first time Walz has compared ICE agents to Nazi forces. Last year, he referred to them as a “modern-day Gestapo,” claiming they operated in “unmarked vans” and “disappeared” individuals. The comments from the Democrat governor have, critics contend, played an outsized role in motivating political violence against federal law enforcement in his state.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The arrests occurred over the weekend in Calais, France.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “We can only take in so many, too many is too many, and this is too much, isn’t it?” said one of the arrested activists.
🎯IMPACT: The arrests show that the French authorities have the capacity to act against people protesting illegalmigrants gathering on the coast opposite England, even as they decline to act against the migrants themselves.
One of the men had used his YouTube channel to call on others to join him in guarding beaches along the northern French coast, while pledging to act “without violence.” In the video, he expressed anger over migration levels, saying, “We can only take in so many, too many is too many, and this is too much, isn’t it? That’s why we’re doing this.”
The arrests were linked to an initiative known as “Operation Overlord,” organized by British activist Danny Tommo and named after the Allied landings in Normandy during the Second World War. The campaign aims to target people-smuggling operations by monitoring beaches used for small-boat departures. Tommo has said the group’s presence temporarily disrupted crossings and argued that stronger enforcement could have a deterrent effect. “When pressure is applied by ordinary people, the authorities act immediately. And when they act at scale, the boats stop,” he said.
French authorities have adopted a firm stance against British activists involved in anti-migration actions along the Channel coast, contrasting with their lax attitude towards the migrants. In recent months, France has banned several British anti-illegal immigration figures from entering the country, accusing them of engaging in propaganda, reconnaissance, and attempts to interfere with migrant boats.
Britain’s Labour Party government has rejected calls from Reform Party leader Nigel Farage to turn boats back at sea or withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to ease deportations, arguing such measures would be unlawful and dangerous. The debate is taking place against a backdrop of wider integration challenges, including data showing that in parts of Britain with high asylum intake, a significant proportion of schoolchildren do not speak English.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Navy sailors have been charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud in a scheme involving sham marriages with Chinese nationals, raising concerns over national security risks.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Navy sailors Jacinth Bailey and Morgan Chambers, along with unnamed conspirators and Chinese nationals.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The scheme dates back to September 2024 and centers around the U.S. Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “It’s a huge issue for the Navy. It involves the screening of personnel. It involves the training of personnel, it involves discipline, and you’ve seen recruitment, training, and discipline deteriorate in the Navy over recent years.” – J. Michael Waller, former CIA operative.
🎯IMPACT: The case highlights vulnerabilities in U.S. national security, especially concerning so-called green card marriages.
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A federal case involving two U.S. Navy sailors accused of entering sham marriages with Chinese nationals has intensified concerns about national security vulnerabilities and foreign intelligence activity targeting the American military. Jacinth Bailey and Morgan Chambers, both stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, were charged with conspiracy to commit marriage fraud after allegedly accepting tens of thousands of dollars to marry Chinese nationals so they could obtain permanent residency in the United States.
According to court documents, Bailey, who was assigned to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, was offered $45,000 to participate in the scheme, while Chambers was allegedly offered $35,000. Prosecutors say the plan involved marrying the foreign national, helping them secure a green card, and later divorcing them.
Investigators allege the operation deliberately sought out U.S. service members because of their access to sensitive military facilities. Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative J. Michael Waller described the scheme as a “targeted intelligence recruitment and collection operation” designed to gain access to Naval Air Station Jacksonville through marriage-based base credentials. He warned that such access could pose serious risks to U.S. national security.
Waller also said the case reflects deeper structural issues within the Navy, stating, “It’s a huge issue for the Navy. It involves the screening of personnel. It involves the training of personnel, it involves discipline, and you’ve seen recruitment, training, and discipline deteriorate in the Navy over recent years. It’s only starting to come back.”
If convicted, Bailey and Chambers each face up to five years in federal prison. Their case comes amid a series of recent prosecutions highlighting Chinese espionage efforts against the United States. In 2025, for instance, a former Navy sailor was found guilty of spying for China after passing sensitive military information to Chinese intelligence handlers while holding a security clearance. That same year, a former State Department official was sentenced to four years in prison for providing classified national defense information to individuals linked to the Chinese government.
In another notable case, a former CIA officer was sentenced to ten years in federal prison after admitting he supplied classified intelligence to China over an extended period.
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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Far-left activists gathered outside the office of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) in the state capitol, protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tim Walz, White House Border Czar Tom Homan, President Donald J. Trump, and protesters.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Tuesday afternoon, Minnesota State Capitol building.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The Governor and Homan agreed on the need for an ongoing dialogue and will continue working toward those goals, which the President also agreed to yesterday.” – Governor Walz’s office
🎯IMPACT: Tensions remain high in Minnesota as Democrats and anti-ICE activists attempt to effectively veto federal immigrationlaw.
IN FULL
Far-left protesters gathered outside Democrat Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office in the state Capitol on the afternoon of January 27, chanting “justice delayed, justice denied,” while holding signs reading “Justice for Alex Pretti” and “F*ck ICE.” The demonstration came hours after Walz met with White House Border Czar Tom Homan amid ongoing tensions over federal immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis.
Walz’s office released a statement following the meeting, saying the governor “met with Tom Homan this morning and reiterated Minnesota’s priorities: impartial investigations into the Minneapolis shootings involving federal agents, a swift, significant reduction in the number of federal forces in Minnesota, and an end to the campaign of retribution against Minnesota.” The statement added, “The Governor and Homan agreed on the need for an ongoing dialogue and will continue working toward those goals, which the President also agreed to yesterday. The Governor tasked the Minnesota Department of Public Safety as the primary liaison to Homan to ensure these goals are met.”
The protests follow two fatal incidents in Minneapolis earlier this month involving anti-ICE activists. Renee Good was killed after ramming a federal officer with her vehicle, while Alex Pretti was shot and killed by Border Patrol during a scuffle.
Walz also spoke with President Donald J. Trump on Monday regarding the shootings and the federal presence in Minnesota. After the call, Walz wrote, “I had a productive call with President Trump earlier today. I told him we need impartial investigations of the Minneapolis shootings involving federal agents, and that we need to reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota.”
He added that “The President agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota and to talk to DHS about ensuring the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is able to conduct an independent investigation, as would ordinarily be the case.”
The Minnesota governor has drawn national attention in recent weeks over his involvement in a widespread Somali fraud scandal, his handling of the immigration protests, and his rhetoric against federal authorities. Walz has publicly acknowledged cooperating with Homan while simultaneously calling for limits on federal enforcement activity in the state. His administration has also faced scrutiny after Minnesota National Guard members were observed distributing coffee and donuts to anti-ICE activists.
Separately, Walz has asked supporters for financial contributions to help cover legal costs related to a Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoena over the fraud scandal, framing the request as necessary to challenge what he has described as federal overreach.
Protesters have gathered outside Governor Walz’s office in the Minnesota Capitol building. pic.twitter.com/rwlTsOiifI
âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) declared that his city will maintain its stance of not upholding federal immigrationlaw following a meeting with White House Border Czar Tom Homan.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jacob Frey, Tom Homan, and President Donald J. Trump.
đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The announcement came on Tuesday, following a meeting in Minneapolis.
đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I also made it clear that Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws, and that we will remain focused on keeping our neighbors and streets safe.” – Jacob Frey
🎯IMPACT: The decision has renewed the debate over state Democrats’ ongoing efforts to effectively nullify federal law as it pertains to immigration.
IN FULL
On Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) declared that his city would not uphold federal immigration laws, despite a meeting with White House Border Czar Tom Homan.
Frey described the discussion with Homan and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara as productive. He explained that he pressed for Operation Metro Surge—the federal immigration enforcement effort in the area—to conclude as soon as possible. Frey argued: “Public safety works best when it’s built on community trust, not tactics that create fear or division.” Notably, ICE has, in fact, detained a large number of highly dangerous criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota so far, including killers, rapists, and violent pedophiles.
Frey also stated: “I also made it clear that Minneapolis does not and will not enforce federal immigration laws, and that we will remain focused on keeping our neighbors and streets safe. City leaders will continue to stay in conversation with Mr. Homan and his team.”
Homan was dispatched to Minnesota by President Donald J. Trump amid tensions over the fatal shooting of anti-ICE activist Alex Pretti by Border Patrol. Trump made the announcement on Monday, writing, “I am sending Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there. Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me.”
In the same message, Trump referenced ongoing fraud probes in the state, linked to the large Somali community, noting: “Separately, a major investigation is going on with respect to the massive 20 Billion Dollar, Plus, Welfare Fraud that has taken place in Minnesota, and is at least partially responsible for the violent organized protests going on in the streets. Additionally, the DOJ and Congress are looking at ‘Congresswoman’ Ilhan Omar, who left Somalia with NOTHING, and is now reportedly worth more than 44 Million Dollars. Time will tell all.”
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