THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 25-31, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

JANUARY 31 IS NAURU’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

JANUARY 31 IS INTERNATIONAL ZEBRA🦓 DAY.

JANUARY 31 IS ALSO HOT CHOCOLATE DAY AND GORILLA SUIT🦍 DAY,

according to Mad magazine’s Don Martin.

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

FEBRUARY IS ALSO HEART💖 HEALTH MONTH.

FEBRUARY 1 IS DARK CHOCOLATE🍫 DAY.

FEBRUARY 2 IS GROUNDHOG’S DAY AND WORLD WETLANDS DAY.

FEBRUARY 4 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE USO.

FEBRUARY 6 IS NEW ZEALAND’S WAITANGI DAY.

FEBRUARY 7 IS THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL PATENTING THE TELEPHONE.☎

FEBRUARY 7 IS CONSTITUTION DAY IN MEXICO.

FEBRUARY 7 IS ALSO GRENADA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

FEBRUARY 9 IS PIZZA🍕 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

CURBING CONTRIBUTIONS

*The Trump/Republican regime has declared a national emergency to activate tariffs against anyone importing oil to Cuba.

*Can the Trump/Republican regime decertify Canadian made planes for American use???

*India and the European Union have a new trade agreement.

*The latest on Interpol's ongoing battles against human trafficking.

*The Doomsday Clock has been reset to 85/EIGHTY-FIVE seconds until midnight.

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of January 31, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

FACT BASED ANALYSIS

*United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the organization needs a financial overhaul.

*Germany is warning its citizens against traveling to the United States!

*Venezuela's Acting President is overhauling its oil industry.

*France is considering limiting social media access to anyone under 15/FIFTEEN.

*It's not looking good for former Prince Andrew in the latest Epstein File releases.

*At the 2026 Australian Open...🎾

*Alex Honnold's amazing climb.

*Analysis: The United Nations versus Trump's Board of Peace.

*Opinion: Trump's current thoughts on Canada and China.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*As Israel continues its attacks...

*The European Union has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*The Ukraine and Russia have conducted their first swap of the deceased since November 2025.

*Russian President Vladimir Putin has apparently broken his no attack promise.

*Investigating human rights in European Georgia.

*The European Union has blacklisted Russia financially, due to potential money laundering.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*The Hauge Court has ordered the Dutch Government to protect Bonaire from climate change!

*Italy is trying to recover from windstorms.

*Trying to protect the Indo-Pacific leopard shark.

*Is there hope for the North Atlantic Right Whale???

*There is a new life form at the bottom of the ocean???

*Opinion: When will people admit climate change is real???

*January 31 is International Zebra🦓 Day.

*February 2 is World Wetlands Day.

*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees🎄 to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees🎄 to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*Oman has signed The Artemis Accords. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Did a civilian discover an unknown planet???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost to the severe winter storms of January 2026 in the United States.

*Singer/songwriter Gabe Lopez (himself and many acts over a 35 year career) has passed away.

*Actor Demond Wilson (Sanford and Son, Baby I’m Back, The New Odd Couple, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional football🏈 players Clendon Thomas and Scott Laidlaw are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Comedic actress Catherine O’Hara (SCTV, the Home Alone and Beetlejuice franchises, much more during her career) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Artist Sal Buscema (a decades long career at Marvel Comics) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

FEBRUARY 4 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE USO.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*The Trump/Republican regime has declared a national emergency to activate tariffs against anyone importing oil to Cuba.

*Can the Trump/Republican regime decertify Canadian made planes for American use???

*A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed, concerning one of the alleged drug running boats being destroyed.

*Germany is warning its citizens against traveling to the United States!

*Opinion: Trump's current thoughts on Canada and China.

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*Trump now wants to start his own bank while still in office???

*Although Jerome Powell is still technically the Federal Reserve Chair until May, Trump has announced his successor as Kevin Warsh. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump spoke in Iowa about the economy January 27.

*IBM's traditional mainframes are still popular.

*Mothers are wondering about working versus the cost of child care.

*Analysis: The Tariffs are NOT working as promised. Yet now Trump threatens to raise the tariffs on any country supplying Cuba with oil and Canada over aircraft. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.) MORE DETAILS IN ON FOREIGN ISSUES ABOVE.

*Analysis: Farmers' expenses keep rising.

*Opinion: Trump on the housing market.

*Opinion: "Inflation solved."—Trump.

*Opinion: FOX News still supports the Trump/Republican regime.

*Opinions: Starving Americans are a good thing??? Americans think otherwise. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ANALYSIS

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*ICE will be on duty at the Winter Olympics in Italy this February???

*An ICE Agent shot a man in Arizona January 27.

*Venezuela immigrants are worried about life in America under the Trump/Republican regime.

*The 6/SIX different instances, to date, where the claims don't match the evidence.

*Analysis: ICE's warrantless entries versus homeowner's rights.

*Trump's opinions on current Immigrant events, including his personal demands to end the "crisis". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Are ICE's actions in Maine legal???

THE MENACE IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA…

FACT BASED OPINION

*A Judge will not hinder ICE Agents in Minnesota, for now.

*A different Judge has ordered the release of 5/FIVE year old Liam Ramos and his father from a Texas detention center back to Minneapolis.

*House of Representatives' member Ilhan Omar was attacked during a town hall meeting January 27. Trump has his own theory on the event. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Witnesses say Orbin Mauricio Henríquez Serrano's arrest wasn't peaceful.

*Local police prevented ICE from arresting a civilian observer January 29.

*While the leadership may change, Federal Troops are staying in Minnesota, unless the state is willing to meet Attorney General Pam Bondi's demands. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*As of January 31, yet another questionable incident!

*Republican Chris Madel has dropped out of the Governor's race because of ICE.

*Opinion: Bruce Springsteen supports Minnesota.

*Opinion: Is ICE the enemy???

*Speculation: How long can you hold a suspect without having a preliminary hearing???

FACT BASED OPINION

THE DEATH OF ALEX PRETTI…

*Witness testimony and ICE testimony don't agree.

*One eyewitness' testimony, name withheld for safety reasons.

*The thoughts of another witness.

*Minnesota filed a temporary restraining order against ICE in hopes of preserving evidence in the Pretti murder.

*The Department of Justice has since initiated a civil rights violation probe into Pretti's murder.

*Opinion: Republican Senator Rand Paul thinks ICE was wrong in the killing of Alex Pretti.

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

FACT BASED OPINION

*The FBI raided a Georgia State Election office to disprove Trump lost the 2020 Presidential Election.

*The Trump/Republican regime allegedly will no longer help Democratic Cities in need unless specifically asked for it.

*The Trump/Republican regime wants to privatize Social Security.

*Did an AI write the current air traffic safety regulations???

*Does Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche have a crypto conflict of interest???

*Not everyone agrees with the Trump/Republican regime.

*Trump's opinions on current events.

THE BALLROOM BLITZ...

*There is a picture of Russian President Vladmir Putin hanging in the White House???

ALSO…

FACT BASED ANALYIS

*Phillip Glass has canceled the premiere of his Lincoln Symphony at the Trump Kennedy Center.

*Analysis: The upcoming 2026 mid-term elections.

*Analysis: The 2024 Presidential election almost 2/TWO years later.

*Opinions on Melania: The Movie overseas and domestically. It's not doing good in Slovenia–where she was originally born–either. Makes you wonder why those who worked on the film don't want their names in the credits. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Who still currently has a grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…

*Virginia's potential redistricting plans have hit legal issues.

NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

FACT BASED OPINION

*When/if will the Department of Justice release the rest of the files??? Apparently January 30, but why weren't the victims' names hidden??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*It's not looking good for former Prince Andrew in the latest Epstein File releases.

*Bill Gates denies any claims about him in the files.

*Analysis of the new release(s).

*Analysis: Restoring the deletions.

*Speculation: Does Elon Musk have anything to worry about???

*Speculation: Is the new, American version of TikTok pro Trump???

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.

MEDICAL NEWS…

*Measles are now a concern in Orange County and Los Angeles.

*Analysis: The potential pros and cons of Trump's proposed health insurance plan.

*Opinion: The current state of health care.

*Speculation: Why no support for Parkinson research???

*The current status of your hospital.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court will hear arguments concerning Birthright Citizenship April 1.

*Barring emergencies, is the Court's calendar now full for this term???

DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…

*Journalists were arrested for covering anti-ICE protests in Minnesota!

*Stephen Colbert's last Late Show has been scheduled.

*Speculation: Is there more arrests to come???

*Speculation: The fate of talk shows???

*Speculation: Is Trump trying to influence news coverage of himself???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*The Trump/Republican regime wants to privatize Social Security.

*The Trump/Republican regime is trying to edit history. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

FACT BASED OPINIONS

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Others' fact checks concerning Alex Pretti.

*The redactions.

*Trump's claims on negotiating peace between the Ukraine and Russia.

*Trump on the Economy.

*Walmart is NOT closing 250 stores in California.

*How to check for bed bugs.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*The budget battle raged in the Senate over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. A new budget had to be passed before 11:59pm January 30 to prevent a government shutdown. While the Senate reached an agreement IT WASN'T ENOUGH because the House of Representatives will not be back in session until February 2, so as of January 31, the latest shutdown has begun. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Senate is looking into events in Minnesota. Results/findings pending.

*Christian Menefee will replace the late Sylvester Turner, seriously decreasing the Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

*Republican House of Representatives member Vern Buchanan of Florida has decided to not seek reelection.

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*California is suing Dr. Oz over an alleged civil rights violation.

*And in Virginia...

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Is there hope for the North Atlantic Right Whale???

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: JANUARY 31, 2026

 😎FUN FACT

Chuck Norris’ first name is actually Carlos.

RHYME TIME⏰

The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, each word within it must rhyme. Ready?

Fishing creels.

WHO ARE WE?

Can you identify the persons (real or fictitious) based upon the clue below?

Although we kept the family name for our entertainment careers, our first names were actually Leonard, Adolph, Julius, Milton and Herbert.

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the January 24, 2026 Puzzle Corner.

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇

January 29 was the 90th anniversary of the first group of honorees being inducted into the Baseball⚾ Hall of Fame in 1936. Can you name all the honorees from that inaugural group?

Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson and Honus Wagner.

SUPER SECONDS🥈

After the FAMOUS FIRSTS, what comes next?

Who were the next group of honorees in 1937?

Morgan Bulkeley, Ban Johnson, Nap Lajoie, Connie Mack, John McGraw, Tris Speaker, George Wright and Cy Young.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: WEEKEND PUPDATE: JANUARY 2026

 AND NOW IT’S TIME FOR WEEKEND PUPDATE

WITH YOUR HOST KODA CANINE.

Hello Everybody!

I’m Koda Canine, and  it is so cold outside today…

HOW COLD IS IT?

You folks need to practice more.

Anyway, it is so cold outside that whenever I have to make a quick trip out to do my business, I’m wearing TWO dog sweaters!

If it gets any colder, it's going to be a three dog night! 😉

♫Howl does your light shine, in the halls of Shambala?♫

Anyway, our top story:

Record low temperatures will hit parts of the country this week after a severe winter storm finishes leaving a lot of snow in many areas.

And this was upper Florida Sunday, January 25!

The forecast for the Northeastern part of the country by Tuesday morning...

IN OTHER NEWS...

Fleetwood Mac is NOT a new sandwich at McDonalds.

Kermit the Frog has been invited to audition for Spring Training Baseball⚾ under the theory that no one else would be better at catching flies.

I wonder if Kermit knows they’re talking about fly balls?

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Now, back to what passes for the news.

At his arraignment on robbery charges, the poor art student said he needed Monet to acquire Degas to make his Van Gogh.

Now it’s time for my editorial.

Did you know that the state of Maryland, USA’s favorite sport is Jousting?

After all these years, what is there to still joust about?

Could there still be a dragon🐲 or two lurking around somewhere that nobody knew about before now?

Considering January 16 was Appreciate A Dragon Day for fantasy fans, it makes one wonder.

And finally: 

He who laughs last just didn’t get the joke.

On that note♫, take care.

STAY SAFE!

Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.

For Weekend Pupdate, I’m Koda Canine.

February 1: Piper D. Katt hosts.

February 2: Our annual Groundhog's Day routine.

Stay tuned!

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 18-24, 2026

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

JANUARY 24 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION.

JANUARY 24 IS ALSO PEANUT BUTTER🥜 DAY.

JANUARY 26 IS AUSTRALIA DAY, INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY AND SPOUSE DAY.

JANUARY 27 IS HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY.

JANUARY 28 IS KAZOO DAY.

JANUARY 29 IS PUZZLE🧩 DAY.

JANUARY 31 IS NAURU’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

JANUARY 31 IS ALSO HOT CHOCOLATE DAY AND GORILLA SUIT🦍 DAY,

according to Mad magazine’s Don Martin.

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH.

FEBRUARY IS ALSO HEART HEALTH💖 MONTH.

FEBRUARY 1 IS DARK CHOCOLATE🍫 DAY.

FEBRUARY 2 IS GROUNDHOG’S DAY AND WORLD WETLANDS DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

ANALYSIS OF TRUMP STATEMENT

*There have been sudden changes within China's military leadership.

*South Korea has ruled there must be human oversight of Artificial Intelligence.

*The Syrian conflict cease fire has been extended.

*Bulgaria has a new President.

*Trump wants to start a Board of Peace, but has revoked Canada's potential membership. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of January 24, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

*Alleged international drug trafficker Ryan Wedding has been apprehended.

*Trump has threatened Canada with 100% tariffs if they finalize a trade deal with China.

*Europe was prepared to fight tariffs with tariffs.

*Australia has toughened their weapons regulations.

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime has NO valid claim to Greenland. The United States traded it for the Virgin Islands in 1917!

*Opinion: Prince Harry versus Trump.

THE 2026 WORLD ECONOMIC SUMMIT...

*This year's theme was "A Spirit of Dialogue".

*Has Trump suddenly changed his mind about Greenland???

*Canada's thoughts on current events.

*Denmark's thoughts on current events.

*Trump's thoughts on current events.

*Opinion: What not to say.

FACT BASED OPINION

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Israel continues its crackdown against the United Nations' Relief Works Agency in Palestine.

*Israeli airstrikes continued against Lebanon.

*Gaza is apparently on the Trump/Republican regime agenda.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Ukraine President Voloddymyr Zelensky is hopeful after the latest session of potential peace talks.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*The severe winter storm threatening the United States. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Chile is experiencing a rash of wildfires.

*The Trump/Republican regime is losing some of its battles against windmills/farms.

*A missing plant has reappeared.

*Saving the American Chestnut Tree.

*February 2 is World Wetlands Day.

*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees🎄 to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees🎄 to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*Earth experienced a recent spike in solar activity.

*The astronauts speak about their abrupt return to Earth.

*Speculation: Is the new Orion Spacecraft feasible???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*Former professional baseball⚾ players Wilbur Wood and Rob Maurer have passed away. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Mathematician Gladys West, who helped figure out the shape of the Earth which contributed to the creation of GPS, is no longer with us.

*Former professional hockey🏒 player turned coach and Stanley Cup champion Phil Goyette has passed away.

*Former professional football🏈 player turned coach Claude Gibson is no longer with us.

*Animator turned director Roger Allers (The Lion King, Open Season, more) has passed away.

*Former professional rugby football🏉 player David Young is no longer with us.

*Jazz musician Ralph Towner, who played with many groups throughout a decades long career has passed away.

*Famous fashion designer Valentino has taken his final walk on the runway.

*Actress Patsy King, noted for many famous international roles in her native Australia, has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Voice artist Stefan Gossler, noted for animation roles and dubbing many performers in German.

*Actor Floyd Vivino, also known as Uncle Floyd (many TV and movie roles) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Singer Guy Hovis (The Lawrence Welk Show, more) is no longer with us.

*Actress Yvonne Lime (many TV and movie roles from 1956-1968 before turning to charity work) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player John Brodie has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*Has Trump suddenly changed his mind about Greenland???

*Trump wants to start a Board of Peace, but has revoked Canada's potential membership. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime has NO valid claim to Greenland. The United States traded it for the Virgin Islands in 1917!

*Opinion: Why Trump believed the US should own Greenland.

ANALYSIS BASED OPINION

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*Trump has threatened Canada with 100% tariffs if they finalize a trade deal with China.

*Citizen Trump has initiated a lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase Bank.

*Analysis: Who actually benefits from sports stadium deals???

*Speculation: Didn't Trump promise to reduce credit card rates???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*That much delayed 60 Minutes report on the Immigrant Prison finally aired.

*Did ICE Agents use their vehicle as a weapon in Texas???

*ICE is now leaving calling cards???

*ICE also claims they don't need search warrants to enter residences.

*Did Trump contradict himself???

*And now Maine.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA MENACE...

*Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem doesn't want agent Jonathan Ross' name used in public.

*Noem apparently also doesn't like CBS News' coverage of ICE either.

*ICE versus a toy store???

*ICE Agents are also checking out local authorities???

*Even clergy are arrested for protesting???

*First a 5/FIVE year old boy, now a 2/TWO year old girl! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*An ICE Agent shot and killed yet another citizen January 24!

*There is no evidence to support any claim of a justified shooting at this time. Yet the Trump/Republican regime is already standing by the ICE Agents' account of events. Even to the point of blaming local authorities! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Even with a valid search warrant, ICE refused to let local authorities investigate the scene of the crime. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: WHY???

*Opinion: JD Vance believes ICE Agents should have "absolute immunity".

THE DEATH OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD...

*The New York Times confirms that ICE Agent Jonathan Ross was NOT struck in any way, shape or form by Renee Good's vehicle before he shot and killed her.

*An FBI agent resigned when ordered to investigate Renee Good's widow instead of the shooting.

PRESIDENTIAL FACT BASED ANALYSIS

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*Trump gave an impromptu press conference January 20 to celebrate his first year back in office.

*Now the Trump/Republican regime thinks DOGE might have mishandled Social Security Data???

*The Department of Justice is currently investigating Trump opponents.

*Analysis: Trump's first year back in office.

*Opinion: Trump's first year back in office.

THE BALLROOM BLITZ...

*The proposed ballroom's legal troubles continue.

ALSO…

*While FEMA's status is unknown, Trump has approved emergency funding for several states hit by the recent winter storm. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's thoughts on recent events.

*Who still currently has a grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…

*Staten Island may need to redo its voting district map.

*The Trump/Republican regime wants the Supreme Court to declare California's voting district map illegal. It was redrawn with voter approval to counteract Texas' illegal pro-Republican gerrymandering.

NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

FACT BASED SPECULATION

*It's been over a month now and the Department of Justice still has not released ALL the files!

*Congressional Democrats are demanding the files and answers.

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.

FACT BASED OPINION

MEDICAL NEWS…

*The Trump/Republican regime has withdrawn America from the World Health Organization!

*The United States is at risk of losing its global measles free status.

*Yet the man who also thinks Ivermectin makes a good treatment against COVID wants to make the measles and other vaccinations voluntary only.

*About Trump's proposed new health care plan...

*Speculation: Trump's health.

*The current status of your hospital.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court considered the legalities of the Trump/Republican regime's actions against the Federal Reserve. In the end, FR Governor Lisa Cook retained her position. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime wants the Court to declare California's voting district map illegal. It was redrawn with voter approval to counteract Texas' illegal pro-Republican gerrymandering.

DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…

*Journalist Don Lemon will NOT face charges for his ICE coverage.

*The Trump/Republican regime wants equal time on talk shows.

ICE & OBSERVER'S OPINIONS

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Who's trying to rewrite history in Philadelphia???

*Opinion: Who ICE thinks is a domestic terrorist.

*Opinion: Is there a movement AGAINST Civil Rights???

*Opinion: It's no longer a river.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

The Trump/Republican regime has NO valid claim to Greenland. The United States traded it for the Virgin Islands in 1917!

*Trump's January 21 speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

*Trump's January 20 speech reviewing the first year of his current term.

*Trump's January 20 message to Norway in hopes of obtaining Greenland.

*ICE protesters are NOT being paid!

*Irritable Male Syndrome is real.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*The House Judiciary Committee is investigating Jack Smith for investigating Trump.

*Congressional Democrats may initiate a partial government shutdown in protest against ICE. The deadline to approve a new Federal Budget is January 30, 2026.

*Speculation: He did Trump a favor, but why doesn't he get Trump's support for reelection???

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*Green Day is joining Bad Bunny as this year's Super Bowl🏈 entertainment, an event Trump has announced he won't attend. But ICE will! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Who is in contention for an Oscar this year???

*The Indiana Hoosiers won the 2026 College Football🏈 Championship.

*January 29 is the 90th anniversary of the first group of honorees inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Repairing cars for those in need.

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.