THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE: THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 11-17, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

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THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

JANUARY 18 IS WINNIE THE POOH DAY, BASED ON A. A. MILNE’S BIRTHDAY.

JANUARY 18 IS ALSO WORLD SNOWMAN⛄ DAY.

JANUARY 19 IS POPCORN🍿 DAY.

JANUARY 20 IS CHEESE🧀 DAY.

JANUARY 21 IS HUGGING DAY, SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY.

JANUARY 22 IS PENGUIN🐧 AWARENESS DAY.

JANUARY 24 IS PEANUT BUTTER🥜 DAY.

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

WIKIPEDIA CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

FACT BASED OPINION

*NATO allies are rallying to protect Greenland from the United States!

*France plans to open a consulate in Greenland.

*The Trump/Republican regime has raised several European tariffs until it gains ownership of Greenland.

*China doesn't like the Trump/Republican regime's interest in Greenland.

*Trump is now also the President of Venezuela???

*Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave Trump her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize as part of her diplomatic visit to the United States January 15. However the Nobel Committee still maintains all Prizes are non-transferable. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Robert F. Kennedy, Junior versus Germany???

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of January 17, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

FACT BASED OPINION

*Uganda will retain its current President for another term.

*Japan and the Philippines have signed a mutual defense pact.

*The Trump/Republican regime isn't happy that Canada and China have a new trade agreement. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The United Kingdom is investigating X/Twitter over the Grok AI generated pornographic images. The Trump/Republican regime is defending the system even as Ireland confirms over 200/TWO HUNDRED active investigations! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*London celebrates over a decade of declining homicide rates.

*Analysis: Why does the Trump/Republican regime keep demanding Greenland???

*Opinion: Iceland's thoughts on their new US Ambassador.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

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

*No Internet as the death toll rises in Iran.

*Trump is promising help to the Iranian protesters, but not how it will come.

*Any New Zealand citizens in Iran have been advised to leave the country.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…

*Fighting the enemy and a cold hard winter.

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…

*A new treaty in hopes of protecting sea life is now in effect.

*International confirmation that global temperatures ARE rising.

*Ocean water temperatures are too.

*Australia suffered brush fires this past week.

*Restoring the reefs of Mauritius.

*The new pollution of shores and waterways.

*The United States Environmental Protection Agency apparently doesn't want to be quoted on any environmental issue.

*January 18 is World Snowman⛄ Day.

*January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day.

*January 22 is Penguin🐧 Awareness 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...

*Citing medical reasons, NASA's Crew-11 have returned from the International Space Station.

*The one man mission to replace the Hubble Telescope.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*Author Erich von Daniken (Chariots of the Gods?, other works) is no longer with us.

*Actor Derek Martin (many roles from 1962-2016) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional baseball player and World Series champion⚾ Dave Guisti is no longer with us.

*Actor Marcus Gilbert (many TV and film roles from 1982 until his passing) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Sound Engineer Thomas Causey (many projects from 1972-2008) is no longer with us.

*Actress Catherine Samie (many International roles from 1955-2016) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl Champion Chet Brooks has passed away.

*Cartoonist Scott Adams (Dilbert) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE FRIGIDAIRE MINI-FRIDGE RECALL???

JANUARY 19 IS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DAY.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINON

*Trump is promising help to the Iranian protesters, but not how it will come.

*NATO allies are rallying to protect Greenland from the United States!

*China doesn't like the Trump/Republican regime's interest in Greenland.

*The Trump/Republican regime has raised several European tariffs until it gains ownership of Greenland.

*Trump is now also the President of Venezuela???

*Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave Trump her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize as part of her diplomatic visit January 15. However the Nobel Committee still maintains all Prizes are non-transferable. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime isn't happy that Canada and China have a new trade agreement. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump needed the G7 Summit rescheduled for wrestling???

*Analysis: Why does the Trump/Republican regime keep demanding Greenland???

*Speculation: Why is the money from the US selling Venezuelan oil in a Qatari bank???

*Speculation: If America's First, then why is China ahead???

*Speculation: What about the US Virgin Islands???

FACT BASED OPINION
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*The Trump/Republican regime wants Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell investigated because he won't lower interest rates. Although some Republicans are totally against it. Trump has allegedly named a potential new Federal Reserve Board Chair and announced he is suing JP Morgan Chase. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

*Yet the Trump/Republican regime also claims inflation is over.

*Not many are liking the Department of Labor's new slogan.

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime's first year concerning the economy.

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*The Trump/Republican regime versus Somalians in America continues.

*Applicants from 75/SEVENTY-FIVE different countries cannot apply for immigrant residency in the US at this time.

*Even though she's an actual US Citizen, ICE still put an ankle monitor on her!

*A protester in Southern California has been permanently blinded in one by ICE.

*The American Civil Liberties Union/ACLU is now suing ICE.

*Advice: Don't quote the statistics.

*Analysis: ICE tactics.

*Speculation: Did someone release ICE data???

*Speculation: Could ICE be abolished???

THE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA MENACE...
FACT BASED OPINION

*The Department of Homeland Security has sent even more ICE Agents to Minnesota, while Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem defends their actions. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Was a US Citizen dragged from her car enroute to a doctor's appointment???

*Minnesota and Minneapolis have filed a law suit to evict ICE Agents.

*The Department of Justice has announced they are now investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jason Frey.

*Yet Governor Walz has called out the Minnesota National Guard in a peace keeping measure.

*Reuters' photographic look at recent events.

*A Federal Judge has issued new rules concerning ICE Agents versus peaceful protesters.

*The Trump/Republican regime has threatened to send the military to Minnesota under the Insurrection Act.

*In his defense, all he wanted to do was use the bathroom.

*Speculation: Why is ICE really in Minneapolis???

FACT BASED OPINION

THE DEATH OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD...

*The Trump/Republican regime is still trying to blame anyone, including the victim Renee Good, other than the ICE Agent shown pulling the trigger on video. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Yet another unproven accusation against Good.

*Local authorities are still not allowed to assist in the Federal investigation(s) or conduct any of their own.

*US Attorney General Pam Bondi isn't happy about several Prosecutors resigning from the Department of Justice instead of investigating Good's background or her widow. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The Department of Justice claims there is no need for a Civil Rights Probe.

*Apparently Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is getting tired of Renee Good/ICE questions.

*Opinion: The Supreme Court believes ICE Agent Jonathan Ross can be charged in the murder of Renee Nicole Good, if any authorities ever decide to pursue the matter.

*Opinion: Authorities are now claiming ICE Agent Jonathan Ross suffered injuries from Good before shooting her.

*Speculation: Which Go Fund Me campaign do you support???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
FACT BASED OPINION

*The United Kingdom is investigating X/Twitter over the Grok AI generated pornographic images. The Trump/Republican regime is defending the system. Yet now Elon Musk's AI Grok is about to start assisting the military??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*A Federal Judge has ruled the Department of Justice has no grounds to examine California's voter records.

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime's first year.

*Speculation: Could Trump versus Attorney General Pam Bondi be in the future???

THE BALLROOM BLITZ...

*Opinion: A review of recent projects.

ALSO…

*Was Trump joking about cancelling the 2026 mid-term elections??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump's January 13 visit to an auto factory didn't go as expected. The worker is on suspension pending investigation as his union defends him. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump has issued a lot of new pardons lately.

*Congressional Democrats want to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

*Senator Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon.

*Analysis: Could the Post Office's new Post Mark Guidelines affect voting by mail???

*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.

CITY SEIZURES…

*The Trump/Republican regime has threatened to send the military to Minnesota under the Insurrection Act.

*Analysis: The invasion of Minneapolis.

NOTE: Washington, DC is the only city the Trump/Republican regime has any official authority to act within. The rest are questionable, at best.

THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…

*Was Trump joking about cancelling the 2026 mid-term elections??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

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…
REMEMBER???

*After not appearing before Congress because it was a waste of taxpayer money to investigate him, former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are now facing possible contempt of Congress charges for not complying with the subpoena. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Yet will Congressional Republicans do anything on the issue???

*The Department of Justice has decreed Congress cannot get involved with, if or when the remaining Epstein Files are released.

*The DOJ has also said no court can order the files released either!

*Opinion: The shadow of Epstein still follows Trump in public.

*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…