THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 4-10, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 NESTLE HAS RECALLED SOME INFANT FORMULA IN EUROPE.

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 10 IS HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY.

JANUARY 11 IS MILK🥛🐄 DAY.

JANUARY 12 IS PHARMACIST DAY.

JANUARY 12 IS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF

BATMAN WITH ADAM WEST AND BURT WARD.

JANUARY 13 IS RUBBER DUCKY🦆 DAY, THANKS TO SESAME STREET.

JANUARY 14 IS LOGIC DAY.

JANUARY 15 IS SNOW❄ DAY, BAGEL🥯 DAY AND HAT🎩 DAY.

JANUARY 16 IS APPRECIATE A DRAGON🐉 DAY FOR FANTASY FANS.

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

JANUARY 18 IS ALSO WORLD SNOWMAN⛄ DAY.

JANUARY 19 IS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR DAY.

JANUARY 19 IS POPCORN🍿 DAY.

JANUARY 20 IS CHEESE🧀 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as (the temporary?) President of Venezuela while in New York City, Nicolas Maduro and his wife have pleaded "Not Guilty" on all charges. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump claims Venezuela has already agreed to export oil to the US. But if they don't keep cooperating??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Does Nicolas Maduro have gold in Switzerland??? If he does, Switzerland has frozen all Venezuelan assets until things can be sorted out. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The latest on Venezuela, as of January 9.

*Trump still claims military actions towards Columbia and Mexico are possibilities, saying US forces hitting land targets to fight the drug cartels will start "soon". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Can Mexico deal with the cartels themselves???

*The Trump/Republican regime has removed the United States from several peace, humanitarian and climate change related accords.

AN EUROPEAN OPINION

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of January 10, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

*The US State Department has suspended all assistance programs to Somalia, claiming that country's government destroyed a warehouse after stealing all the food within.

*French media says there is a Russian connection to the Jeffrey Epstein situation.

*Trump still wants Greenland, no matter what??? Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen isn't happy about that.  Maybe they'll accept a bribe, at US Tax Payers' expense. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Elon Musk's AI Grok is being investigated.

*At the 2026 World Darts Tournament...

*A record tuna.

*Opinions from Mexico, Melania Trump's homeland and other parts of the world. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

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

*Unrest continues in Iran over their economy, human rights and other issues.

*Internal strife is still happening in Syria, while the US is after ISIS there. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Did Russia fire an unarmed but nuclear capable missile at the Ukraine???

*Speculation: Would US forces ever go after Russian President Vladimir Putin???

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…

*US coral reefs are endangered from dredging.

*Analysis: A look at the fishing industry.

*Speculation: Why Trump removed the US from several climate change accords.

*January 10 is Houseplant Appreciation Day.

*January 15 is Snow❄ Day.

*January 18 is World Snowman⛄ 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.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost in a multiple shooting spree in Mississippi January 9.

*Sitting House of Representatives Republican Doug LaMalfa has passed away.

*Former professional football🏈 player turned coach Oscar Lofton is no longer with us.

*Journalist, painter and novelist Molly Parkin has passed away.

*Former professional basketball🏀 player Jawann Oldham is no longer with us.

*Guitarist/songwriter Andrew Bodnar (The Rumour, other acts) has passed away.

*Former professional football🏈🏉 players Billy Truax, Randy McMillan, Tony Field, Terry Yorath and Howard Riley are no longer with us. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Professional hockey🏒 Hall of Fame member and Stanley Cup champion Glenn Hall has passed away.

*Painter Hiroshi Nakamura is no longer with us.

*Music composer Guy Moon (much TV and movie work from 1987 until his passing) has passed away.

*Actress Tina Packer, who founded Shakespeare and Company, has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Actor T. K. Carter (many TV and movie roles from 1974-2023) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Actor Sidney Kibrick (the Our Gang/Little Rascals comedies) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Musician Bob Weir (founding member of the Grateful Dead and their tribute groups) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

JANUARY 19 IS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR DAY.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*The US State Department has suspended all assistance programs to Somalia, claiming that country's government destroyed a warehouse after stealing all the food within.

*The Trump/Republican regime has removed the United States from several peace, humanitarian and climate change related accords.

VENEZUELA

*Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as (the temporary?) President of Venezuela while in New York City, Nicolas Maduro and his wife have pleaded "Not Guilty" on all charges. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump claims Venezuela has already agreed to export oil to the US. But if they don't keep cooperating??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Does Nicolas Maduro have gold in Switzerland??? If he does, Switzerland has frozen all Venezuelan assets until things can be sorted out. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The latest on Venezuela, as of January 9.

*Trump still claims military actions towards Columbia and Mexico are possibilities, saying US forces hitting land targets to fight the drug cartels will start "soon". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Can Mexico deal with the cartels themselves???

*Trump still wants a Nobel Peace Prize.

*Opinions from Mexico, Melania Trump's homeland and other parts of the world. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*JD Vance's opinions on current events.

*Speculation: What happens to Venezuelans in America???

*Speculation: Trump wants praise for events in Venezuela???

*Trump still wants Greenland, no matter what??? Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen isn't happy about that. Maybe they'll accept a bribe, at US Tax Payers' expense. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*Some imported alcohols are soon going to face tariffs.

*Analysis: Insider trading under the Trump/Republican regime.

*Analysis: The latest job figures.

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*So what happened in Portland, Oregon January 8???

*The Trump/Republican regime has threatened to denaturalize some official US citizens.

*Analysis: Philadelphia says ICE not welcomed there and will be arrested if they break any laws.

*Analysis: All the deaths, to date.

THE DEATH OF RENEE NICOLE GOOD...

*An innocent woman was shot and killed by a masked ICE Agent January 7,

*The Trump/Republican regime has a different perspective on the matter than local witnesses. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Minnesota Star Tribune says the ICE Agent was Jonathan Ross.

*The latest from Minneapolis' Mayor Jacob Frey.

*Possible video from the shooter's perspective. But when did he have time to record anything???

*Congress is considering action against ICE, the agent involved, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

*Local law agencies are not allowed in on the investigation of the shooting???

*Analysis: Examining video of the tragic shooting.

*Opinion: The loss of a spouse.

*Opinion: Celebrities supporting the cause.

*Opinion: Is there a government cover up underway???

*JD Vance's thoughts on the subject.

*Speculation: Will the ICE Agent face criminal charges???

*Speculation: Was a doctor at the scene not allowed to render aid???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*Even his fellow Republicans are crying foul over Trump's claims of fraud.

*New York's Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump/Republican regime to at least get New York's share of social assistance and child care program Federal funding unfrozen. A Federal Judge has since ruled in favor of all 5/FIVE states, for now. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet because of all the alleged fraud claims, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided not to seek reelection after all.

*Trump may face a THIRD Impeachment, especially if the Republicans lose Congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections this fall. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: Reviewing 2025.

*Speculation: The Trump/Republican regime's future plans for public education.

*Speculation: Why did Trump veto a bill that would have provided clean drinking water for Colorado???

THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF JANUARY 6, 2021...

*The riot on the Capitol to keep Trump in office occurred.

*The pardoned rioters don't think Trump has done enough for them!

*Trump still claims he had absolutely no involvement in events.

*Yet someone is rewriting historical reports to now blame Democrats and the Capitol Police for the riots!

*Differing opinions on the subject.

*Speaker of the House Mike Johnson doesn't think the rioters need recompensating.

ALSO…

*Labor Secretary Lori Chavez DeRemer is being investigated.

*The Pentagon wants to cut Senator Mark Kelly's military retirement because of his comments about illegal orders.

*More acts are canceling appearances at the Trump-Kennedy Center.

*Trump apparently doesn't like some photographs of himself.

*Opinion: The priorities of the Federal Budget.

*Speculation: Does the Trump/Republican regime want to end the Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA???

*Speculation: Was the view more interesting than the meeting???

*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…

*Hilton Hotels will not accept any ICE reservations in Minnesota.

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 JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

REMEMBER???

*French media says there is a Russian connection to the Jeffrey Epstein situation.

*The Department of Justice admits less than 1/ONE PERCENT of all the Epstein records have been released, to date.

*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 Measles Crisis in South Carolina is growing.

*Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy, Junior has REDUCED the recommended vaccinations for children. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*He has also introduced a new Food Pyramid too.

*Opinion: No money for health care???

*Opinions on the new food pyramid.

*Speculation: Will the Environmental Protection Agency start regulating birth control pills as a potential pollutant???

*Speculation: QUACK??? 🦆

*The current status of your hospital.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented in the Court's ruling on Bowe v. United States.

*Opinion: Do Court decisions favor the rich???

DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…

*Speculation: Has CBS News become a tool of the Trump/Republican regime???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Individual states are addressing personal privacy needs.

🛑STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a multiple shooting spree in Mississippi January 9???

*New York City reported its lowest shooting incidents in 2025!

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Trump's address to Republicans January 6.

*Trump did NOT predict September 11, 2001!

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Congress looked into the Venezuelan situation, but has not made any formal announcements on the subject.

*Congress is also considering action against ICE, the agent who killed Renee Good and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

*Sitting House of Representatives Republican Doug LaMalfa has passed away. Between this and Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation becoming official, the Republican majority in the House has been seriously reduced. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The House passed a measure to extend funding for the Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care. The Senate is expected to pass it too but Trump will probably veto the measure.

*Trump may face a THIRD Impeachment, especially if the Republicans lose Congressional majority in the 2026 midterm elections this fall. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*It wasn't the fraud hearing Republicans were hoping for.

*The Pentagon wants to cut Senator Mark Kelly's military retirement because of his comments about illegal orders.

*Speculation: Could the House leadership be changing???

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*Elon Musk's AI Grok is being investigated.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*A record tuna.

*Dogs can learn words!

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