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On January 14, 2026, President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (S. 222) into law during a White House ceremony attended by lawmakers, dairy farmers, and children. This bipartisan legislation allows schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)—which serves nearly 30 million students daily—to offer whole milk and 2% reduced-fat milk alongside the previously mandated fat-free and low-fat (1%) options.

The U.S. Supreme Court's January 14, 2026, ruling in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections (No. 24-568) is a 7-2 decision affirming that political candidates have Article III standing to challenge state election laws on vote counting in federal races.

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing congressional investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's network of associates, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have openly defied subpoenas issued by the House Oversight Committee. This refusal, announced earlier today, has ignited partisan tensions on Capitol Hill and raised questions about accountability for high-profile figures.

Leaked audio recordings from a 2021 meeting have become the linchpin in a escalating federal investigation into Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's potential involvement in one of the largest welfare fraud scandals in U.S. history. The tapes, which capture Ellison promising to leverage his office to assist individuals later convicted in the $250 million Feeding Our Future (FOF) scheme, have fueled congressional scrutiny, a criminal referral to the Department of Justice

In a move that underscores the Trump administration's stance on immigration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on January 13, 2026, the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. This humanitarian program, which has protected Somali nationals from deportation since 1991 due to ongoing civil war, instability, and humanitarian crises, will officially expire on March 17, 2026. The decision affects an estimated 2,471 to 2,500 Somali TPS ho

Months before the protests erupted in Iran, its citizens began to quietly withdraw their funds from Iran's banks. As protests have now swept across Iran, the nation's banking sector faces unprecedented strain, with reports of full-scale bank runs. The Iranian regime has responded with withdrawal suspensions. The plummeting value of the currency is fueling fears of systemic collapse.

In a revelation that has ignited national scrutiny, federal officials have disclosed that nearly $700 million in declared U.S. currency was flagged by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in passenger luggage departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) over the past two years. Fed launch a major investigation.

The recent U.S.-led ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026 has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and international trade dynamics. Captured during a dramatic operation, Maduro's removal marks a pivotal shift in the Western Hemisphere, redirecting Venezuela's vast oil reserves and other resources toward U.S. interests. Economist E. J. Antoni identifies the winners and losers.

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Get caught up on the latest international, national, and California news. There are historical events unfolding in Iran, Venezuela, Greenland, the U.S., and California that we bring your attention to. President Trump is making bold moves around the world and at home.

On January 7, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alongside USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. This marks a dramatic overhaul of federal nutrition policy, reviving the iconic food pyramid format—absent since 2011—and shifting focus toward "real, whole, nutrient-dense foods. The United States is amid a health emergency. This crisis is the result of poor policy choices; i

New details have emerged about the victim in the controversial January 7 shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, amid escalating protests against the Trump administration's renewed immigration enforcement operations. The victim, identified as Renee Nicole Good, 38, was a local resident and mother of three young children, whose death has ignited nationwide debates over federal law enforcement and the rights of protestors.

In the shadow of President Donald Trump's renewed push for mass deportations, a web of grassroots networks has emerged in states like Minnesota and California to counter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. These groups, often comprising volunteers, nonprofits, and community advocates, utilize rapid-response systems, encrypted communications, and on-the-ground patrols to monitor and resist federal agents.

Tina Peters, a 70-year-old whistleblower and Gold Star mother of a fallen Navy SEAL was sentenced to nine years in prison in Colorado for questioning the 2020 election. She honored her oath to the Constitution by exposing what she believed were critical flaws in the election system. Initially motivated to run for Mesa County Clerk in Colorado to make practical improvements—like reducing long wait times at the DMV—she never anticipated her role would lead to a national spotlig

On January 7, 2026, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old U.S. citizen in south Minneapolis during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation. The shooting occurred near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area where federal agents were clashing with protesters opposing the arrests of undocumented immigrants.

In a move that marks the abrupt end of a 58-year era in American media, the board of directors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) voted unanimously on Monday to dissolve the organization.However, accusations of left-wing bias have dogged public broadcasters since the 1980s, intensifying during the Trump administrations. Conservative critics, including think tanks like The Heritage Foundation, argued that PBS and NPR had devolved into "radical left-wing echo cha

The Department of Health and Human Services put out a press release on January 5th announcing the reduction in the number of recommended childhood vaccines, aligning more with peer nations. All vaccines under the old schedule will be still be available. Certain vaccines will only be recommended for high risk groups or populations and other vaccines will fall under "shared clinical decision-making", allowing for flexibility based on needs to reduce unnecessary exposure to a

Data Manipulation at the CDC and Defense Department Being Investigated - The “safe and effective” narrative about the COVID-19 vaccines is unraveling and civil and criminal cases are being pursued, aided by several whistleblowers and new audits that have been conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the President Donald J. Trump administration. 

In the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill, where laws are crafted and secrets whispered, a select group of politicians has turned public service into a personal jackpot.

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, American special forces conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela early this morning, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The raid, which involved airstrikes on key military and infrastructure sites