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Pentagon says it will ‘refocus’ Stars and Stripes content – The Pentagon suggested it would take over editorial decision making for Stars and Stripes, which has long retained independence under a congressional mandate.
The Minnesota War Zone Is Trump’s Most Trumpian Accomplishment – The President may have started out by trash-talking America; one year into his second term, he is simply trashing it.
Pentagon to Overhaul Independent Military Newspaper Stars and Stripes – Although the Defense Department funds the publication, it has historically operated independently from the federal government.
Trump Will Keep Nobel Peace Prize Medal Offered by María Corina Machado – The extraordinary gift was given during a more than two-hour meeting between the two leaders at the White House Thursday afternoon.
Opinion | Kari Lake stops Radio Free Europe from broadcasting into Iran over politics – The Trump loyalist said she denied the outlet access to a transmitter because it had failed to “align their message” with Trump’s foreign policy.
Kristi Noem Says ICE Agents ‘Doing Everything Correctly' In Minneapolis – The DHS secretary dismissed the idea that federal immigration agents may be violating the Constitution by asking for people's IDs without reasonable cause.
European troops arrive in Greenland as Trump throws another curveball – Russia said NATO members were bolstering their military presences in the Arctic territory “under the false pretext of a growing threat from Moscow and Beijing.”
Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Having Relationship With Former Bodyguard – The former senator also allegedly encouraged her beau to take MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
Dropkick Murphys' Unveil Anti-ICE Song: "Too Scared to Join the Military, Too Dumb to Be a Cop" – Dropkick Murphys are releasing an anti-I.C.E. song, "Citizen I.C.E.," as part of their tour-only split LP with Haywire. Learn more.
How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory – US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island
Mike Johnson Goes Off Rails in Vile Gaslighting Display on Trump, ICE – As the House speaker offers disgusting comments about ICE and Renee Good, a scholar of the religious right explains how it is that evangelicals like him see no evil whatsoever in ICE’s violent attacks…
How the Light Gets In (15 Jan 2026) – Today's links How the Light Gets In (permalink) Of all the tools that I use to maintain my equilibrium in these dark days, none is so important as remembering the distinction between happiness,…
North Minneapolis ICE shooting: Children hospitalized after flash bang, tear gas hits van – A family was caught in clashes between protesters and law enforcement during protests in north Minneapolis, leading to three of their six children, including a 6-month-old baby, being hospitalized.
Settlement reached in Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News – Fox News will pay more than $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after the sides hammered out a last-minute settlement Tuesday in the explosive defamation case launched against the right-wing…
Pentagon says it will revamp Stars and Stripes newspaper and jettison 'woke distractions' – The announced changes come after The Washington Post reported that the independent publication's job applicants are being asked how they would support Trump's policy priorities.