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This Could Be a Short War against Iran

Iran, China and Russia teaming up?

Iran, China & Russia Teaming Up?

DOJ Charges Man Who Squirted Vinegar On Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis. The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, has been charged with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar. That's according to court papers filed in federal court. An affidavit says authorities determined the substance was water and apple cider vinegar. Kazmierczak has a criminal history and has made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump, a Republican. It's unclear if Kazmierczak has an attorney.

Trump Plans To Name His Fed Chair Choice Next Week

President Trump plans to announce his pick to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell next week. During his first Cabinet meeting of the year, the president said he will end weeks of speculation over who will lead the central bank after Powell’s term expires this May. He said he thinks that person will “do a good job.” The president has been extremely critical of the Fed under Powell’s leadership, complaining that interest rates remain too high. Powell has insisted that the Fed stay independent of politics and make its choices based on inflation and job market data.

Sen. Susan Collins: Maine ICE Surge Is Over

Federal immigration officials have ceased their “enhanced operations” in Maine, the site of an enforcement surge and hundreds of arrests since last week, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday. Collins, a Republican, announced the development after saying she had spoken directly with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. “There are currently no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations here,” Collins said in a statement, referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “I have been urging Secretary Noem and others in the administration to get ICE to reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.” The announcement came after President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting there by federal immigration agents. Collins said ICE and Border Patrol officials “will continue their normal operations that have been ongoing here for many years.” Collins’ announcement comes more than a week after ICE began an operation it dubbed “Catch of the Day.” Federal officials said about 50 arrests were made the first day and that roughly 1,400 people were operational targets in the mostly rural state of 1.4 million residents, 4% of whom are foreign-born. In Lewiston, one of the cities targeted by ICE, Mayor Carl Sheline called the scale-down welcome news, describing the agency's operations as “disastrous” for the community. “ICE operations in Maine have failed to improve public safety and have caused lasting damage to our communities. We will continue working to ensure that those who were wrongfully detained by ICE are returned to us,” said Sheline, who leads a city where the mayoral position is required to be nonpartisan. Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin last week touted that some Maine arrests were of people “convicted of horrific crimes including aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and endangering the welfare of a child.”

Troops Deployed, Thousands Still Without Power In South

Hundreds of National Guard troops have been mobilized in ice-stricken Mississippi and Tennessee to clear debris and help people stranded in cars and homes still without power as the Southern states brace for another blast of dangerous cold weather.. Nearly 1,000 linemen were working Thursday to restore lingering outages in Nashville, Tennessee The National Weather Service says arctic air moving into the Southeast will cause temperatures to plunge into the teens Friday night in cities like Nashville, where more than 85,000 homes and businesses still had no electricity five days after a massive storm dumped snow and ice across the eastern U.S. People stuck at home without power are growing increasingly desperate in the South, a region that's not used to prolonged cold.

Trump Orders Reopening Of Venezuelan Airspace

President Donald Trump says he has informed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez that he’s going to be opening up all commercial airspace over Venezuela and Americans will soon be able to visit. Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day. The Republican president says, “American citizens will be very shortly able to go to Venezuela, and they’ll be safe there." Earlier this week, Trump’s Republican administration notified Congress it was taking steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U.S. Embassy in Venezuela as it explores restoring relations following the U.S. military raid that ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.

Klobuchar Running For Minnesota Governor After Walz Leaves Race

Amy Klobuchar says she's running for governor of Minnesota. The Democratic senator is promising to take on President Donald Trump’s administration and unify the state. She announced her candidacy in a video Thursday. Klobuchar's decision gives Democrats a high-profile candidate as they try to keep the office held by Tim Walz. He dropped out of this year's race amid criticism over mismanagement of taxpayer funding for child care programs. Klobuchar has been a vocal critic of Trump, especially regarding the Republican administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Tim Walz Is Blaming President Trump For Ilhan Omar Being Attacked

Is Another Shutdown Coming?

The Political Fallout That Could Reshape 2028

Today, Josh breaks down the continued escalation unfolding in Minnesota and explains why this story has been building for weeks. He argues that it all traces back to the viral video released by Nick Shirley, which brought renewed national attention to the staggering fraud allegations in the state. Josh is then joined by Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist at Townhall.com, to discuss the political fallout from the Minnesota chaos and what it could mean in both the short and long term. The two also look ahead to 2028, breaking down early frontrunners in both parties and what the next presidential cycle is already starting to reveal about the state of American politics.

New video shows the real Alex Pretti

The BCC has unearthed a new video showing Alex Pretti in a new light.

Phlliy's DA Is UNHINGED

Mike and Mark react to Larry Krasner's insane remarks on the GOP and ICE.

Strong Families Are How A Nation Survives

Senators Blackburn & Cruz Discuss Pro-Family 'Trump Accounts'

Senators Blackburn & Cruz Discuss Pro-Family 'Trump Accounts' With Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).

Treasury Sec. Counselor Talks Trump Accounts

Counselor To The Treasury Sec. Talks Trump Accounts Launch In D.C. With Counselor To The Secretary Of The Treasury, Joe Lavorgna.

Disagreements On ICE Funding Could Shut Down Part Of Government

Disagreements over immigration enforcement are threatening to push the U.S. government toward a partial shutdown as early as Friday at midnight, with lawmakers at odds over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have threatened to block funding legislation for DHS — which includes money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol — unless Republicans and the White House agree to major reforms of immigration enforcement practices. Lawmakers say the push follows public backlash after two fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, and Democrats are demanding changes such as requiring agents to remove masks, wear body cameras and obtain judicial warrants for arrests. Republicans and the White House have resisted some of the proposed restrictions and are scrambling to reach a compromise that would avert a shutdown, which would affect several federal agencies if the current funding package fails to pass by Friday. With debates ongoing, the possibility of a partial government shutdown remains unresolved as lawmakers work toward a last-minute agreement.

FEMA Funds Available Despite Shutdown Threat

Even if a partial federal government shutdown begins at midnight Friday, experts say the Federal Emergency Management Agency would still have enough funding to respond to the massive winter storm impacting large portions of the United States. Former FEMA officials and disaster policy experts say the agency currently has an estimated $7 billion to $8 billion available in its Disaster Relief Fund, allowing it to continue supporting emergency response efforts even if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement. FEMA is currently assisting state-led responses to severe winter weather that has knocked out power, disrupted travel, and created dangerous conditions across multiple regions. President Donald Trump has approved emergency declarations for 12 states, a move that unlocks federal resources, personnel, and funding to support recovery efforts while state and local officials remain in charge on the ground. Experts note that the timing of the potential shutdown reduces immediate concerns about FEMA’s operational capacity, since disaster relief funds are not directly tied to annual government funding deadlines. While a shutdown could impact some federal agencies, disaster response officials say FEMA is positioned to continue its mission of supporting communities as the winter storm continues to unfold.

Doctors Report Rising Hesitation Over Routine Newborn Care

Doctors across the country say changes to federal vaccine guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are contributing to growing hesitation among new parents — not just about vaccines, but about routine newborn care. Pediatricians report an increase in parents declining standard treatments given shortly after birth, including vitamin K shots that prevent dangerous internal bleeding and antibiotic eye ointment used to protect against serious infections. Medical professionals say the trend appears tied to confusion and mistrust surrounding federal health messaging, with some parents questioning long-standing medical practices alongside updated vaccine recommendations. “We’re spending much more time explaining why these basic treatments matter,” said one pediatrician, who noted that resistance is showing up even among families with no prior history of vaccine concerns. Major medical groups warn that declining use of vitamin K and antibiotic eye treatments could put newborns at risk for preventable complications. They emphasize that these interventions have been standard care for decades and are not vaccines. Federal health officials, however, deny any connection between recent vaccine policy shifts and the reported decline in newborn treatments. They say current guidance continues to support routine newborn care and that misinformation may be driving parental hesitation. As the debate continues, doctors say their focus remains on educating families and ensuring newborns receive proven, lifesaving care during their first critical hours of life.

New Video Shows Alex Pretti In Altercation With Federal Agents Days Before He Was Fatally Shot

Newly released footage from a Minneapolis protest shows 37-year-old Alex Pretti yelling at and kicking a federal immigration vehicle, then being tackled by agents about 11 days before he was killed by Border Patrol officers. The video has reignited national debate over the circumstances surrounding his death and federal enforcement tactics.