A group of centrist House Democrats are privately expressing frustration with their party’s response to President Donald Trump’s military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to reporting by Axios. Several Democrats representing swing districts or politically competitive seats spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity, criticizing their […]
On Monday, War Secretary Pete Hegseth moved to demote Sen. Mark Kelly’s (D-Ariz.) military rank, alleging he made “seditious statements” that undermined military operations. “Six weeks ago, Senator Mark Kelly — and five other members of Congress — released a reckless and seditious video that was clearly intended to undermine good order and military discipline,” Hegseth said in […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has announced that he will not seek a third term in 2026, according to multiple reports, amid mounting political pressure tied to a wide-ranging fraud scandal involving state and federal social services programs. Walz, a Democrat who also served as his party’s 2024 vice presidential nominee, is […]
Some individuals convicted in Minnesota’s sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud case allegedly used stolen federal funds to finance luxury lifestyles, according to court documents cited in recent media reports. The revelations come as the state faces increased scrutiny over additional allegations of fraud involving federally funded programs. Federal prosecutors have said defendants in the Feeding […]
It was a weekend that sent shockwaves from Latin America to the American Midwest — marked by celebration, confrontation, and a growing political firestorm at home. Venezuela Erupts After Maduro’s Capture Celebrations broke out across Venezuelan communities after President Donald Trump announced that American forces had captured longtime socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro. In Las Vegas, […]
Independent journalist and YouTuber Nick Shirley says he has received death threats and sustained harassment after releasing a viral investigation alleging widespread fraud at publicly funded daycare centers in Minnesota. Shirley described the threats during a Dec. 31 appearance on the PBD Podcast with host Patrick Bet-David, saying he was warned he would be “Kirked” […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named Ramzi Kassem as his chief counsel, placing the civil liberties attorney and City University of New York (CUNY) law professor in one of the most powerful unelected positions at City Hall. Kassem, who served on Mamdani’s transition team and previously advised the Biden administration from 2022 to […]
By Luke McCoy USACarry LANSING, MI — On December 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4285 into law, establishing a voluntary firearm safety education program for Michigan middle and high school students. House Bill 4285 (now Public Act 48 of 2025) authorizes schools across the state to offer firearm safety instruction to students in grades 6 through […]
The Washington Post editorial board has called on the Trump administration to pursue “meaningful reform” of federal entitlement programs, particularly the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), following allegations of widespread fraud uncovered in Minnesota’s daycare system. In an editorial published Wednesday, the Post said an investigation by independent journalist Nick Shirley helped bring national attention […]
On Jan. 3, 2026, as news broke that U.S. forces had arrested Nicolás Maduro at his home in a joint law enforcement and military operation, a second drama unfolded inside the United States. Within hours, protests appeared in major cities, packaged under a uniform slogan and propelled by synchronized graphics, identical framing, and a ready-to-deploy […]
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States and Israel have already destroyed Iran’s nuclear program and warned that Tehran would face renewed military action if it attempts to rebuild its weapons capabilities. His remarks came as new reports allege the Iranian regime is pursuing chemical and biological warheads for its ballistic missiles. Speaking […]
Why Arresting Maduro Was Legal, Lawful, And Long Overdue
The arrest of Nicolás Maduro has been described by critics as an act of war. That description is mistaken. It misunderstands both the legal posture of Maduro himself and the nature of the action taken against him. The operation that resulted in Maduro’s capture was not a declaration of hostilities against Venezuela. It was the […]