Tuesday, January 20, 2020

​ January 20, 2020 Good morning, Welcome to the news for independent thinkers ​ Leading the News . . . ​ Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service . . . Faith leaders condemned the disruption of a Sunday service at Cities Church in St. Paul after roughly three dozen anti-ICE protesters stormed the sanctuary, chanting slogans tied to the fatal shooting of Renee Good. The church's pastor, David Easterwood, oversees a local ICE office, adding fuel to the clash. Baptist leaders called the scene an unacceptable trauma that forced worship to end early. Associated Press​ ​ Taxpayer-backed nonprofit pushes bail fund for anti-ICE arrests . . . A Minnesota nonprofit funded by taxpayers is promoting a new bail fund to free anti-ICE agitators and illegal immigrants detained in Minneapolis. The Legal Rights Center, once led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, is steering activists through its Know Your Rights MN project to the People's Bail Fund of Minnesota. The group only gained nonprofit status last week and is already soliciting ICE protest cases. Washington Free Beacon​ ​ Your tax dollars at work. ​ ​Noem announces 10K migrant arrests in Minneapolis​ ​ CNN's Elie Honig Says Trump Has 'Broad Authority' To Invoke Insurrection Act In Minnesota . . . CNN legal analyst Elie Honig acknowledged President Donald Trump has clear authority to invoke the Insurrection Act amid unrest tied to immigration enforcement in Minnesota. While calling it a dramatic move, Honig conceded the law grants the president broad power to deploy active-duty military forces—not just the National Guard—to enforce federal law and suppress disorder, underscoring how far presidential authority can extend during domestic crises. Daily Caller​ ​ At a certain point, if you are physically battling and interfering with federal authorities, it becomes an insurrection. ​ ​Stephen Miller orders local law enforcement in Minnesota to 'stand down and surrender' amid ICE protests​ Politics Bannon warns of brutal AI power struggle inside Trump world . . . A fierce internal battle is erupting on the Right over how President Trump should approach artificial intelligence, with rival coalitions scrambling for influence. Steve Bannon calls it the most brutal behind-the-scenes fight in Washington, reflecting high stakes and deep uncertainty. With AI regulation still uncharted territory, conservatives remain sharply divided, making it one of the Trump administration's most contentious policy fights. Daily Signal​ ​ Trump erases Biden legacy at blistering pace President Biden once joked younger voters would forget him, and President Trump appears determined to make that prophecy real. As Trump reaches the one-year mark of his second term, he has launched a sweeping rollback of Biden-era policies, revoking 104 of Biden's 162 executive orders. The aggressive unwind targets executive actions, legislative wins, and symbols of the prior administration, leaving little trace of Biden's single term behind. Washington Times​ ​ Supreme Court Will Decide if Fed Independence Has Any Legal Teeth . . . The Supreme Court will weigh whether President Trump can fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a move with sweeping implications for central bank independence. Trump sought Cook's removal last August over unproven mortgage-fraud claims, breaking a 112-year precedent. The case challenges decades-old legal protections shielding the Fed from politics and could let presidents reshape its board, despite warnings from every living former Fed chair. Wall Street Journal​ ​ ​Powell to attend the hearing​ ​ States eye mileage tracking to curb driving . . . Blue states are moving toward monitoring how much residents drive, with Massachusetts weighing a bill that would track vehicle miles traveled in the name of emissions cuts and transit expansion. The Freedom to Move Act pushes statewide mileage reduction goals crafted by a bureaucracy-led committee, raising concerns about surveillance, revenue grabs, and government limits on personal mobility disguised as climate policy. Washington Times​ ​ I'll take Big Oil over Big Brother every day. ​ ​Trump cheered by CFP national championship game crowd during national anthem at Indiana-Miami clash​ Culture Paxton and Florida AG torch DEI on MLK Day . . . Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier used Martin Luther King Jr. Day to declare affirmative action and DEI policies illegal in their states. Uthmeier cited more than 80 Florida laws mandating race-based treatment, while Paxton flagged over 100 "woke" Texas statutes he says violate the Constitution. Paxton said the timing was deliberate, framing the crackdown as honoring King's vision of colorblind justice. Washington Times​ ​ It's a good day for it. MLK Jr. was seeking equality, not equity. ​ Don Lemon says some religious groups have 'entitlement' from White supremacy after anti-ICE church protest . . . Former CNN host Don Lemon drew fresh backlash after tagging along with anti-ICE agitators who stormed a St. Paul church service amid unrest following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good. Lemon filmed the disruption, framing it as First Amendment protest, then blamed criticism on religious entitlement rooted in White supremacy. Despite Justice Department warnings, he cast himself as the target of intimidation. Fox News​ National Security Trump talks Greenland with NATO chief, agrees to meeting in Switzerland with roiled European allies. . . President Donald Trump reignited tensions with Europe by doubling down on his bid to acquire Greenland, declaring there was "no going back" as he announced plans to meet NATO allies in Switzerland. After speaking with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump confirmed a meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he will address allies while flaunting a mock image of an American flag planted on Greenland. Just the News​ ​ ​Denmark ramps up defenses in Greenland as Trump zeros in on control of territory​ ​ ​NORAD: Aircraft will soon arrive in Greenland for 'long-planned,' 'routine' military activities​ International Trump dangles 200% wine tariffs to strong-arm Macron . . . President Donald Trump floated crushing 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne as leverage to pressure Emmanuel Macron into joining his proposed Board of Peace, a plan starting with Gaza and widening to other conflicts. The gambit stirred doubts about sidelining the United Nations, and aides signaled Macron would refuse. Trump brushed it off with a sharp jab, suggesting the French president's political clock is nearly out. New York Post​ You should also know Indiana judge ambushed at home; shooter vanishes . . . A manhunt is underway in Lafayette, Indiana, after Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, were shot inside their home on Mill Pond Lane. The attack left both wounded but stable, with Steven Meyer hit in the arm and Kimberly Meyer injured in the hip. Police have not identified a suspect, raising alarms about the targeting of judges as the gunman remains at large. CBS News​ Guilty Pleasures Poll: Women Are More Likely To Support Political Assassinations . . . New polling from the Network Contagion Research Institute found women are significantly more likely than men to say political assassination can be justified, as "assassination culture" spreads. Women across left and right were 14% to 20% more supportive, amid recent killings of Charlie Kirk and UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and an attempt on President Trump's life. Researchers warned the attitudes cut across demographics, not fringe groups. Daily Wire​ ​ Well, any husband could have told you that. ​ Help CTTN reach more people by forwarding it to your family and friends. Click below to write your message and share the signup link by email. ​ Or, you can share it on social media. ​​​​ Got this from a friend? Subscribe here and get Cut to the News sent to your Inbox every morning. ​ Have a great day! ​ Follow us ​​​​ 2302 Gallows Road #625, Dunn Loring, VA 22027 Unsubscribe · Preferences​ ​