Friday January 02, 2026
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FBI Thwarts ISIS Terror Attack In North Carolina
By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER.
The FBI announced it had stopped an ISIS ‘potential terrorist attack’ on New Year’s Eve in North Carolina.
Christian Sturdivant, 18, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store, fast food restaurant
By Greg Norman Fox News.
FIRST ON FOX – The FBI disrupted an alleged plot to attack people inside a grocery store and fast food restaurant in North Carolina on New Year’s Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group, prosecutors revealed Friday.
California defies deadline on immigrant trucker licenses as feds threaten funding cuts
By Michael Ruiz – Fox News.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns state will lose $160M if it misses Jan 5 deadline.
California has announced delays to a crackdown on thousands of immigrants who were given commercial driver’s licenses in the Golden State, prompting quick condemnation from the federal government, which had pushed for the licenses to be canceled after a series of deadly crashes involving foreign drivers.
Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’
By Bradford Betz , Greg Norman – Fox News.
President Donald Trump warned early Friday that the U.S. would intervene if Iran started killing protesters. Writing on Truth Social, the president said if Iran shoots and “violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue.”
Ex-Treasury official says Trump’s economic policies set to pay off this year
By Leo Briceno – FOXBusiness.
Michael Faulkender, the former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, believes it’s too early to doubt President Donald Trump’s record on the economy.
“I think we should recognize how well it set the foundation next year,” Faulkender said of the administration’s record in an appearance on Fox Business’ “Kudlow” on New Year’s Eve.
Immigration
5 big immigration changes taking effect across the US
By Greg Norman – Fox News.
Numerous immigration policy changes were rolled out in 2025, impacting the way people travel, obtain visas and become citizens in the United States. New rules target tech industry hiring practices while expanding facial recognition and social media screening for foreign visitors.
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud
By Michael Sinkewicz – Fox News.
Kelly Loeffler says agency identified widespread suspected fraud in COVID-era loans.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday that it suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering what it says is widespread suspected fraud.
PRESIDENT TRUMP EXPLAINS WHY HIS HANDS ARE BRUISED—SURVIVING ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTS AND SECRET ATTACKS THE MEDIA IGNORED!
By Gazet Teller.
While the aspirin helps thin the blood and make his circulation more efficient, it’s not the aspirin alone that explains his physical condition. Trump’s hands bear the evidence of constant attack—physical, biological, and psychological. The bruises you see on his hands aren’t just cosmetic. They represent the immense toll of living under constant threat.
COURT GREENLIGHTS TRUMP’S DEPORTATION PLAN: ICE CAN USE MEDICAID AND IRS DATA TO TRACK ILLEGAL ALIENS AS BLUE?STATE ELITES LOSE THEIR LAST SHIELD!
By Gazet Teller.
The recent decision by a judge to allow ICE to use Medicaid data for tracking illegal aliens isn’t a simple win for immigration enforcement — it’s a calculated blow to the globalists’ carefully constructed financial system. Medicaid data isn’t just about healthcare — it’s a treasure trove of information that could expose how taxpayer money is being funneled into the hands of those at the top.
$9 BILLION STOLEN IN MINNESOTA: DEI POLICIES PROTECTED SOMALI FRAUD NETWORKS—TRUMP FREEZES PAYMENTS, FEDERAL RAIDS BEGIN!
By Gazet Teller.
Minnesota was used as a controlled drain on American taxpayer funds. Over $9 billion was siphoned through fake childcare and healthcare claims. It was done through Somali-run networks operating openly inside a protection structure built on DEI hiring and elite-funded political cover.
TRUMP PULLS NATIONAL GUARD FROM CHICAGO, LA, AND PORTLAND AFTER SECRET INTEL OPERATIONS—NOW PREPARING TO SEND IN FULL MILITARY UNDER THE INSURRECTION ACT TO TAKE BACK THE CITIES FROM GLOBALIST CONTROL!
By Gazet Teller.
President Trump has officially ordered the National Guard to withdraw from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. … And now the Guard is leaving—not because the mission failed, but because the mission is evolving. The withdrawal is not a sign of weakness. It marks the transition from civilian-level intervention to federal military authority.
San Francisco’s Mayor Secretly Signed a Reparations Bill That Created a $5 Million Payout Fund for Black Residents — A Legal Weapon That Will Be Used to Collapse Every Major U.S. City!
By Gazet Teller.
On December 23, 2025, without a press conference, without public debate, and without alerting the residents of the city, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an ordinance that creates a legal financial framework for race-based payouts. It’s called the “Reparations Fund.”
LAST NIGHT AT MAR-A-LAGO, TRUMP SAID HE WISHES “PEACE ON EARTH” TO START 2026 — QFS IS NOW ACTIVE, MILLIONS OF FAKE DIGITAL CITIZENS ARE BEING ERASED, AND THE GLOBAL ELITE’S SYSTEM IS FALLING APART!
By Gazet Teller.
Simultaneously, QFS — the Quantum Financial System — has taken over currency flow monitoring from the legacy SWIFT structure. Transactions now pass through quantum validation, which tracks their true origin, signature, and intent. In December alone, over 18,000 transactions were intercepted and blocked.
Russia’s 2025 gains in Ukraine highest since first year of war: analysis
By AFP.
Russia’s battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were higher than in any other year except 2022, an AFP analysis showed Friday, as Moscow pressed its advantage against outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian troops.
US stocks mostly rise to start 2026
By AFP.
Wall Street stocks mostly rose to start the new year on Friday, with some advances in tech while home goods stocks picked up too as President Donald Trump postponed planned tariff hikes.
China military drills near Taiwan ‘unnecessarily’ raise tensions: US
By AFP.
Chinese war games around Taiwan “unnecessarily” spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to “cease its military pressure.”
Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
By AFP.
President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure. “Wherever they want and whenever they want,” Maduro said of the idea of dialogue with the United States on drug trafficking, oil and migration in an interview on state TV.
Patel says FBI thwarted ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack in North Carolina
By Natalia Mittelstadt.
“The FBI and partners foiled another potential New Year’s Eve attack from an individual allegedly inspired by ISIS,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.
FBI Charlotte posted on X on Friday, “The #FBI and our law enforcement partners thwarted a potential terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve in North Carolina. The subject was directly inspired to act by ISIS.
Trump says US will intervene if Iran ‘kills peaceful protesters’
By Natalia Mittelstadt.
“If Iran shots [sic] and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue,” Trump posted on Truth Social early Friday. “We are locked and loaded and ready to go. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J.TRUMP.”
Growing concerns about ‘activist judges’ intensify calls for structural reforms
By Just the News Contributor.
Critics argue such rulings exceed the proper role of the judiciary and concentrate outsized power in the hands of individual trial-level judges. The debate has renewed calls for intervention by the Supreme Court’s leadership and for legislative reforms that would curb judicial authority.
USDA says undercover investigators to ensure retailers follow new SNAP restrictions
By Natalia Mittelstadt.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that undercover investigators will be sent to ensure that retailers follow new SNAP restrictions.
First negotiated, lower Medicare drug prices have gone into effect
By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square.
Negotiated lower Medicare costs for 10 popular prescription drugs went into effect Thursday.
Savings for Part D and Advantage enrollees depend largely on which plan they’re enrolled in, as not all plans are the same.
Trump postpones new tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, vanities for one year
By Misty Severi.
The tariffs, which were announced in September, would have increased to 30% on upholstered furniture and 50% on kitchen cabinets and vanities.
President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation Wednesday that postpones his increased tariffs on kitchen cabinets, upholstered furniture and vanities for one year amid ongoing trade talks.
North Carolina: FBI arrests suspect in thwarted NYE ISIS-style terror attack plot
By OAN Staff Katherine Mosack.
“The [FBI] and partners foiled another potential New Year’s Eve attack from an individual allegedly inspired by ISIS,” Patel said on X on Friday. “[FBI Charlotte] will be speaking at a press conference shortly with more details. Thanks to our great partners for working with us and undoubtedly saving lives.”
19 states increase minimum wages on New Year’s Day
By OAN Staff Katherine Mosack.
Minimum wage workers across 19 states will see their hourly compensation increase in early 2026, with more states to follow later in the year. Thursday, January 1, 2026, marks the first day of increased pay for minimum wage employees in several states, while many have opted to keep the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour, and others are planning increases in the coming months.
Trump SBA SUSPENDS Nearly 7,000 Minnesota Borrowers Amid Suspected PPP and EIDL Fraud
By Jim H?ft.
The Trump administration’s Small Business Administration announced Thursday that it has suspended 6,900 Minnesota borrowers after uncovering a widespread suspected fraud tied to COVID-19 relief programs.
President Trump Issues the First Vetoes of His Second Term
By Bryan Chai, The Western Journal.
It took about 11 months, but President Donald Trump has finally issued the first vetoes of his second term. Trump’s rapid response team highlighted the two vetoes:
H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act,” and
H.R. 504, the “Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act.”
FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Terror Attack in North Carolina
By Cristina Laila.
The FBI Charlotte thwarted an ISIS-inspired terror attack planned for New Year’s Eve.
According to the Justice Department, 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant of Mint Hill was planning to carry out a New Year’s Eve attack at a grocery store with knives and hammers.
More Than 1,000 Cars Burned in France, as New Years’ Eve ‘Celebrations’ in Europe Turn Into a ‘Fireworks War’ Between Migrants and Police
By Paul Serran.
Cars burning on NYE: Macron is presiding over the destruction of France.
The suicidal policy of unchecked mass migration is takings its toll on the European nations.
President Trump Vows to Assist and Rescue Peaceful Iranian Protesters if Regime Continues to Shoot and Kill Them During Current Uprising
By Jim Hoft.
The evil Shiite regime is famous for slaughtering young protesters in the streets during any political uprising. On Friday President Donald Trump warned that if the radical Islamic regime in Iran continues to shoot and kill protesters the US will come to their rescue!
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/washington-state-attorney-general-nick-brown-appears-threaten/
By Mike LaChance.
My office has received outreach from members of the Somali community after reports of home-based daycare providers being harassed and accused of fraud with little to no fact-checking.
We are in touch with the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families regarding the claims…
Obama-Appointed Judge Greenlights Trump Deportation Push — ICE Allowed to Use Medicaid Data to Track and Deport Illegal Aliens After Blue-State Block Fails
By Jim H?ft.
In a major victory for border enforcement and the rule of law, a federal judge has cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use Medicaid data to locate and deport illegal aliens, rejecting a coordinated legal assault by Democrat-run states attempting to shield unlawful migrants from federal authorities.
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Monday December 29, 2025
China surrounds Taiwan with warships, fighter jets in largest military drills on record
By Morgan Phillips Fox News.
China on Monday launched its largest military exercises ever around Taiwan, surrounding the island with warships, aircraft and live-fire drills as tensions spiked following a record U.S. arms sale to Taipei.
US economy expected to grow faster in 2026 despite stagnant job market: Goldman Sachs
By Eric Revell FOXBusiness.
The U.S. economy’s resilience in 2025 is expected to carry over when the calendar turns to 2026, with growth expected to accelerate as tax cuts and more favorable financial conditions take hold and headwinds from tariffs and inflation ease, according to Goldman Sachs.
Ilhan Omar’s Somaliland stance slammed as Minnesota fraud scandal deepens
By Emma Bussey Fox News.
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s defense of Somalia’s territorial claims and her opposition to the recognition of an independent Somaliland has been criticized as authorities ramp up investigations into alleged mass fraud in her home state.
Tim Walz pushes back on Minnesota fraud allegations following viral daycare video
By Sophia Compton Fox News.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s office is pushing back against fraud allegations after a viral video showed visits to multiple childcare centers in the state, including one that allegedly received millions of dollars in state funding despite appearing largely inactive.
Birthright citizenship supporters get the law wrong by ignoring obvious evidence
By Amy Swearer, Hans A von Spakovsky – Fox News.
Despite what some legal scholars are claiming, the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment does not extend citizenship to children born in the United States whose parents are illegal aliens, or for that matter, lawful aliens such as tourists or foreign diplomats.
Democrats Used ActBlue to Launder Billions in Stolen COVID Money Through Fake Somali Childcare Centers—A Globalist Operation Backed by Obama and Biden to Rig Elections and Fund Power!
By Gazet Teller.
December 29, 2025 — The United States is not dealing with isolated fraud cases. What we’re seeing is a coordinated structure—a parallel economy built on taxpayer dollars, designed to fund Democrat operations from the inside out, using systems that look like public service on paper but operate like organized crime in practice.
ActBlue is the core financial pipeline (More Info on gazetteller.com). And the daycare scandal in Minnesota is one of the clearest windows into how the loop works.
TRUMP CONFIRMS WHAT REALLY CAUSED THE UKRAINE WAR: The Stolen 2020 Election Removed Peace and Gave Power Back to the Global Elites Who Needed This War to Happen!
By Gazet Teller.
On December 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump stood next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago and said the words that global elites have been working overtime to suppress for five years: “If the 2020 election weren’t rigged and stolen, you wouldn’t have had this war.”
TRUMP SHUTS DOWN FBI HEADQUARTERS—Kash Patel Closes Hoover Building, Ends Elite-Controlled FBI Built Under Biden, and Starts Forcing Out the Corruption!
By Gazet Teller.
The announcement to close the J. Edgar Hoover Building is more than just a move to shut down an outdated facility—it marks the beginning of the most significant disruption to the FBI since its inception. Under the Biden administration, the FBI became a weapon in the hands of the global elites, serving as little more than a tool to manipulate and control the American people.
EBT FRAUD EXPOSED IN OHIO: How Biden’s Government Let Immigrants Steal Billions in Welfare—Trump Is Taking Action Now!
By Gazet Teller.
What was filmed in the Somali neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio, isn’t just welfare fraud. It’s proof of how America was hollowed out under Joe Biden’s globalist-managed presidency — how open systems were intentionally left unguarded, not through neglect, but by design. What’s unfolding now isn’t surprising. It’s the natural outcome of years of sabotage from the inside.
‘Ten-year stain:’ Bondi asks prosecutors to probe Obama-Biden lawfare as criminal conspiracy
By John Solomon.
Attorney General Pam Bondi told Just the News that she has asked prosecutors to investigate the Obama-Biden era of lawfare as an ongoing election-meddling conspiracy that protected Democrats from criminal investigation and infringed the civil rights of Republicans like President Donald Trump and his supporters.
FBI director says previous fraud arrests in Minnesota ‘just the tip of a very large iceberg’
By Nicholas Ballasy.
FBI Director Kash Patel said on Sunday that the bureau would “continue to follow the money” in Minnesota and protect children, adding that the investigation “very much remains ongoing.”
He said the FBI is aware of “recent social media reports in Minnesota” about fraud allegations.
Report: Soros family sent Letitia James over $71k in direct campaign donations since 2019
By OAN Staff Blake Wolf.
Liberal billionaire George Soros and his family have donated over $71,000 in campaign funds to New York Attorney General Letitia James since 2019, according to a New York Post report.
According to the report, citing New York public records, the Soros family most recently contributed $31,000 to aid James’ 2026 reelection campaign.
Conservative watchdog raises concerns over Trump’s safety after ‘unbelievable’ Secret Service security lapse during September restaurant visit
By OAN Staff Blake Wolf.
Conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch shared concern over the Secret Service’s continued lax security, pointing toward the September incident at a restaurant in which protesters were able to obtain advance notice of President Donald Trump’s whereabouts and get within arm’s reach.
Following two assassination attempts and a change in Secret Service leadership, Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton continues to raise alarms surrounding the Secret Service’s continued security failures.
FBI Director Kash Patel Releases Statement on MINNESOTA FRAUD SCHEME
by Jim Hoft.
The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota. However, even before the public conversation escalated online, the FBI had surged personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs. Fraud that steals from taxpayers and robs vulnerable children will remain a top FBI priority in Minnesota and nationwide.
Crime at Historic Lows Under Trump: Mass Deportations, National Guard Deployment, and Secure Borders Paying Off
by Antonio Graceffo.
Since President Trump took office in January 2025, crime has been on the decline. The United States experienced the largest one-year drop in murders ever recorded, with nearly a 20 percent decrease nationwide. Overall violent crime declined by more than 10 percent, and property crime fell by more than 12 percent, according to data from the FBI, the Real-Time Crime Index, and the Council on Criminal Justice.
Tim Walz’s Office Responds with an Outrageous Falsehood After Journalist Nick Shirley Exposes Fraud of the Century in Minnesota
by Cullen Linebarger.
“The governor has worked for years to crack down on fraud and ask the state legislature for more authority to take aggressive action,” a spokesperson for Walz told Fox News.
Tim Walz Calls Journalist Nick Shirley a “White Supremacist” for Reporting on Millions in Somali Daycare Fraud
by Margaret Flavin.
The Gateway Pundit reported on journalist Nick Shirley’s shocking report exposing millions of dollars of fraud involving Somali daycare centers in Minnesota. Rather than address the fleecing of taxpayers in his state, Governor Tim Walz attacked Shirley instead, calling him a “White supremacist” for daring to expose the fraud.
WATCH: Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Americans Will See ‘Gigantic’ Tax Refunds in 2026 Thanks to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
by Cassandra MacDonald.
In a welcome bit of holiday cheer for hardworking Americans, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has predicted that 2026 will bring “gigantic” tax refunds, all courtesy of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax reforms.
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