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SCOTUS Rules on Warrantless Searches, Double Convictions and Election Suits
(Andrew Rice, The Center Square) The U.S. Supreme Court decided three cases Wednesday about political candidates’ standing to sue, warrantless searches, and double convictions. The justices marked Jan. 14 as the first day in 2026 where they released multiple opinions. Here are summaries of those opinions. Case v. Montana In a 9-0 decision, the court…
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Trump Threatens Invoking Insurrection Act After Venezuelan National Shot
(Andrew Rice, The Center Square) President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota if attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers continue. “If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying…
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ADL Says It’s Still Working w/ the FBI after Director Patel Claimed to Cut Ties
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Last October, FBI Director Kashyap Patel claimed to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League over it including Turning Point USA in its “Glossary of Extremism and Hate.” But ADL Director Jonathan Greenblatt recently said otherwise. Speaking earlier this month at a Los Angeles synagogue, Greenblatt said the ADL is still working with the…
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Dem Rep. Goodlander Faces Federal Probe Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
(Chris Wade, The Center Square) Democratic New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander says she is being investigated by federal prosecutors for participating in a video message urging service members to refuse “illegal” orders. In a video posted Wednesday night, Goodlander acknowledged that she is among other Democrats being investigated by the Justice Department for their video…
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Despite Promises, MN Dems Kept Some of their Fraud-Linked Somali Donations
(Jared Strong, The Center Square) In an attempt to distance themselves from the Feeding Our Future fraud, Minnesota politicians vowed to return their tainted donations, but an investigation by The Center Square found that some did not follow through with their promises. Others, including the state’s Attorney General Keith Ellison — the state’s top law-enforcement…
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President Trump Tells Iran He Won’t Attack the Country: Iranian Envoy
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) An Iranian official said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has informed Iran he doesn’t plan to attack the country and asked Tehran to exercise restraint. The comment about Trump’s message was made by Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran’s envoy to Pakistan, according to the Pakistani newspaper DAWN, as the anti-government protests in…
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Alleged Kirk Assassin’s Roommate Moved from Utah, Doesn’t Have FBI Protection, Family Member Says
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) A family member of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson’s transgender roommate, Lance Twiggs, has given an interview to News Nation—revealing that Twiggs has moved out of Utah and no longer has FBI protection. The family member, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, also reportedly said she wasn’t sure if…
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December CPI Meets Expectations But There Are Better Ways to Gauge Inflation
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Analysts warned that the December CPI report would be “muddy.” It was. But you will find what you really need to know about the current trajectory of inflation in two unrelated charts. The CPI Data The December data were generally in line with expectations. Core CPI was even slightly cooler…
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Platinum and Palladium Are Back: Why the 2025 to 2026 Supply Squeeze Has Investors Watching
(Money Metals News Service) A recent episode of The Crux Investor podcast brought together two perspectives on platinum group metals. Nick Smart is CEO of ValOre Metals Corporation, and Stefan Gleason is President and CEO of Money Metals Exchange. Gold and silver remain the cornerstone precious metals for most investors. Still, the discussion highlighted why…
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Trump Revokes Record 100,000 Visas While Targeting Gaza Protesters
(José Niño, Headline USA) The State Department canceled more than 100,000 visas during 2025, representing a 150% jump from the previous year and marking an unprecedented expansion of enforcement that swept up thousands of international students criticized for their stance on Gaza. Dropsite News reported that officials revoked legal status for more than double the…










