Wednesday January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

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Leading the News . . .

Far-left network plots nationwide anti-ICE shutdown Friday . . . A coalition of far-left groups led by a communist activist network linked to CCP-connected millionaire Neville Roy Singham is pushing a coordinated national shutdown targeting schools and businesses this Friday. Anti-Israel organizer Linda Sarsour is promoting mass disruption as the goal. The effort seeks to scale up last week's Minnesota anti-ICE stoppage into nationwide marches and an organized halt to work, classes, and consumer activity. Just the News

This isn't organic activism; it's a coordinated assault on American sovereignty by groups comfortable taking orders—and cash—from our adversaries in Beijing. By targeting our economy and law enforcement, these radicals aim to paralyze the constitutional duty to secure our borders. If "bringing the country to a halt" is the goal, they've traded the picket line for the frontline in a shadow war against American stability.

CNN: Alex Pretti Broke Rib in 'Physical Encounter' During Anti-ICE Protest a Week Before He Was Shot . . . Alex Pretti was on federal radar before a Border Patrol officer fatally shot him, sources tell CNN, after a prior confrontation with ICE agents left him with a broken rib. A week earlier, Pretti intervened as agents chased a family, protesting detentions and triggering a physical takedown. The earlier clash is now central as questions swirl around the deadly weekend shooting. Breitbart

'I Hope Your Wife Dies:' ICE Agents, Their Families Face 8,000% Increase in Death Threats

Two agents fired shots in Pretti shooting . . . New DHS records show two federal officers fired their weapons during the Minneapolis encounter that left 37-year-old Alex Pretti dead. A Border Patrol agent and a Customs and Border Protection officer both discharged shots, though the memo does not identify who fired the fatal round. Investigators say Pretti resisted arrest, triggering a struggle as an agent shouted that Pretti had a gun, escalating a chaotic and deadly confrontation. Washington Examiner

Politics

MAGA base rattled as deportation push wobbles in Minneapolis . . . Donald Trump is facing blowback from core MAGA supporters amid fears the promised mass deportation drive could stall, with operations in Minneapolis reportedly at risk. The arrival of border czar Tom Homan has reassured some ICE agents uneasy with Kristi Noem's leadership, but grassroots supporters worry the shake-up signals a softer immigration strategy and a retreat under internal pressure. Daily Mail

Miller backtracks after Pretti shooting fallout . . . Stephen Miller abruptly softened his stance on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, conceding Border Patrol agents may not have followed protocol after initially branding the Minnesota nurse an attacker. As Kristi Noem deflected blame, Miller acknowledged an internal review of CBP actions during the incident. The reversal exposes tension inside the administration as scrutiny intensifies over federal enforcement tactics and leadership missteps. Daily Mail

Trump backs Noem amid Democratic calls for her impeachment after federal agents kill 2 Americans

Netflix Accused of Acting as State Propaganda Arm . . . A watchdog claims Netflix collaborates with federal agencies to shape left-leaning narratives. The Oversight Project says the FBI, CIA, and Pentagon influenced shows and films, a practice long acknowledged in Hollywood but now tied to the dominant streaming platform. Critics argue this blurs entertainment and messaging, normalizing government priorities while bypassing voters—soft power dressed as binge-worthy TV for millions of viewers. Daily Signal

Court Blocks Virginia Democrat Redistricting Plan

Under Biden Administration, Justice Dept. Began Examining Ilhan Omar's Finances . . . The Biden Justice Department quietly opened a 2024 investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's finances, campaign spending, and contacts with a foreign citizen, but the case reportedly fizzled for lack of evidence. The dormant probe burst into public view when President Trump name-checked Omar on Truth Social, catching DOJ officials off guard while announcing changes to immigration enforcement in her Minneapolis district. New York Times

Man Rushes Omar At Town Hall, Sprays Her With Unknown Liquid . . . Security tackled a man at Rep. Ilhan Omar's Minneapolis town hall after he rushed the stage and sprayed her with an unknown substance mid-speech. The incident jolted the crowd as guards dragged the man to the ground. Despite calls to shut it down and seek medical attention, Omar refused to end the event early, pressing on as questions lingered about security lapses and motive. Daily Wire

Culture

Nationwide Coalition Organizes to Flip the Script on Gay Marriage . . . A coalition of 47 conservative organizations is mounting a direct challenge to the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, arguing it reshaped marriage around adult preference rather than children's welfare. Their new Greater Than campaign pushes a child-centered message, countering claims that redefining marriage as between any two people was about equality. Organizers say the ruling sidelined kids, and they plan a sustained public fight to reopen the debate. Daily Signal

Conservatives, having delivered setbacks to the trans movement, are starting to target gay marriage.

Trump administration gives pro-lifers a few wins while protecting the holy grail: abortion pills

National Security

Virginia Nurse Urges Medical Professionals To Inject ICE Agents With Paralyzing Drug . . . A Virginia nurse using the TikTok handle Redheadredemption posted videos urging medical workers to sabotage ICE agents with syringes filled with saline or succinylcholine, a drug that temporarily paralyzes muscles. In other clips, she suggested weaponizing poison ivy solution in water guns to spray agents' faces. The videos, filmed in scrubs, were later deleted but have drawn alarm over open calls for violence. Daily Wire

International

Palestinian Authority Promised Terrorists Over $200M in 'Pay-To-Slay' Payments After it 'Scrapped' Program . . . The State Department quietly concluded the Palestinian Authority paid more than $200 million to terrorists and their families in 2025, despite President Mahmoud Abbas claiming the program had ended. Instead, officials found the PA shifted payments into a rebranded welfare system designed to evade donors. Israeli intelligence and U.S. findings show the cash kept flowing as Ramallah sought influence over postwar Gaza, exposing a familiar shell game dressed as reform. Washington Free Beacon

Those are the "moderates."

Money

Amazon slashes 16,000 jobs as cuts keep coming . . . Amazon is shedding roughly 16,000 jobs worldwide in another sweeping round of layoffs, just three months after axing 14,000 positions. Most of the cuts are expected to hit the U.S., with job losses also confirmed in the UK, though numbers remain undisclosed. Executives say the purge is about stripping bureaucracy and flattening management, signaling that Amazon's cost-cutting drive is far from over. Daily Mail

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. Except, it's AI.

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Green grid buckles under winter storm Fern . . . A major winter storm exposed deep flaws in America's green energy push as Wind and solar faltered during Winter Storm Fern. A new analysis of 500,000 federal power records found natural gas, coal, and nuclear supplied 80% of U.S. electricity during the storm's worst days, while renewables delivered little. States most reliant on green power saw higher prices and greater instability when the grid was stressed most. Daily Wire

NTSB Chair Says D.C. Plane Crash That Killed 67 Was '100% Preventable' . . . Federal investigators say the 2025 mid-air collision over Washington that killed 67 people never should have happened. At a Tuesday hearing marking nearly a year since the American Airlines jet struck an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the disaster was "100% preventable." Investigators concluded the FAA ignored repeated warnings from air traffic controllers about dangerously congested skies. Daily Wire

Guilty Pleasures

Rubio says he hides naps from Trump on flights . . . Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hides his naps from President Trump during flights together, according to a new New York magazine report. "There's an office with two couches, and I usually want to sleep on one of those two couches," Rubio said. "But what I do is I cocoon myself in a blanket. I cover my head. I look like a mummy." "And I do that because I know that at some point on the flight, he's going to emerge from the cabin and start prowling the hallways to see who is awake," he added, discussing Trump. The Hill

The other coping mechanism I've heard is used ubiquitously by White House staff to keep up with Trump: Adderall.

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