In a stunning disclosure that is already sending shockwaves through Shasta County, former Shasta County Supervisor Patrick Jones has revealed that Sheriff Michael Johnson quietly retired from CalPERS in 2022 — right in the middle of his re-election year — and began collecting a full pension while continuing to draw his entire county salary as an elected official. The arrangement allegedly has allowed Johnson to pocket approximately $445,000 per year in take-home pay.

"Awaken the Republic" emerges as a fervent, rap-infused anthem that blends patriotic fervor with evangelical zeal, serving as a wake-up call amid threats to American sovereignty and values. Uploaded just yesterday by Luminwood Redemption and produced by Brandon Ballard.

Imagine a prosecutor with unlimited resources, a mandate from the top, and a laser focus on one man: Donald J. Trump. Now picture that same prosecutor stumbling through congressional testimony, dodging questions with "I don't recall," and admitting his star evidence was little more than gossip. That's the reality of Jack Smith's doomed crusade – a saga of leaks, lies, and lawfare that reeks of political desperation.

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.

As of January 7, 2026, Iran is engulfed in one of the most widespread and intense waves of anti-government protests in its recent history. What began in late December 2025 as demonstrations against the dramatic devaluation of the rial—plummeting to around 1.4 million per U.S. dollar amid hyperinflation exceeding 40%—has rapidly evolved into a direct challenge to the Islamic Republic's authority.

In the ever-shifting landscape of American political activism, few things highlight inconsistencies like the recent wave of protests following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Just months ago, progressive voices were chanting "No Kings" now they want to "Save Maduro".