Happy Friday, Patriots! | President Trump announced early Friday that he has canceled a previously planned second wave of U.S. attacks on Venezuela, citing unexpected cooperation from the country's interim government. | Just days after overseeing the removal of Nicolás Maduro, Trump said U.S. forces were prepared to escalate further — but progress on the ground changed the calculus. | According to the president, Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners, working closely with U.S. officials, and cooperating on rebuilding its oil and gas infrastructure. | "Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second wave of attacks," Trump said, adding that U.S. ships will remain in place to ensure security. | Trump made it clear the pressure worked — and peace is coming through strength. | Keep scrolling below to catch up on all of today's must-see Trump headlines! | —Nick | In today's email:
🔔 Trump Expands Cartel Crackdown Operation
⚖️ Trump Seeks $6.2M from Fani Willis Office
🗳️ Trump Blasts GOP Senators Over War Powers Vote
🏠 Trump Orders Mortgage Bond Purchase
💰 Trump Admin Links Fraud Recovery to Defense Budget | | | | | ✅TRACKING TRUMP✅ | Curated by Mike Luso | Trump revealed expanded military operations targeting drug cartels on land after his administration stopped 97% of water-based trafficking, announcing what he called the "Donroe Doctrine" and warning Iran of severe consequences if it takes hostile action. The president plans to meet Friday with executives from 14 major oil companies to discuss rebuilding Venezuelan infrastructure, with firms preparing to ship 30-50 million barrels of oil to the United States. Five Senate Republicans defied Trump by supporting a war powers resolution limiting his Venezuela military authority, prompting him to say they "should never be elected to office again." The Supreme Court could rule as early as Friday on Trump's tariff powers, with hundreds of businesses having filed lawsuits seeking refunds on more than $133 billion in collected duties. | Check out all the latest developments and more below! | | | | | ⚖️ Trump Seeks $6.2M from Fani Willis Office
Trump filed a motion Wednesday seeking over $6.2 million in attorney fees from Fani Willis's office following the dismissal of Georgia's 2020 election interference case. The case was permanently dismissed in November after Willis was sidelined from prosecution in September and subsequently lost her appeal to remain on the case. Georgia law entitles defendants to attorney fees when prosecutors are disqualified for improper conduct and cases are dismissed. The Willis office filed a motion raising separation-of-powers concerns about the fee request, arguing constitutional issues with the payment demand. Trump's legal team argues they are entitled to full reimbursement under state statutes governing prosecutorial misconduct. | 🗳️ Trump Blasts GOP Senators Over War Powers Vote
Trump criticized five Senate Republicans who supported a resolution limiting his military authority in Venezuela, calling their actions a betrayal of national security interests. Sens. Susan Collins, Todd Young, Lisa Murkowski, Josh Hawley, and Rand Paul joined Democrats in backing Sen. Tim Kaine's war powers resolution designed to restrict presidential military action. Trump stated the senators "should never be elected to office again," adding the vote "greatly hampers American Self Defense and National Security." Senate Majority Leader John Thune characterized Trump's response as a "short-term, immediate reaction" that may soften over time. Collins faces a particularly difficult re-election campaign in Maine against Gov. Janet Mills, with Trump's criticism potentially complicating her path to victory. | 🏠 Trump Orders Mortgage Bond Purchase
President Trump is instructing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to drive down rates and increase homeownership affordability for American families. The administration's first-term decision not to sell the mortgage companies allowed them to accumulate the $200 billion in capital necessary for the bond-buying program. Mortgage-backed securities prices rose following the announcement, with shares of Rocket Mortgage and LoanDepot increasing on Wall Street. Experts estimate the program could lower mortgage rates by at least 0.25 percentage points, with some analysts projecting even larger declines. Bill Pulte, the FHFA director, stated the initiative can be executed quickly, describing it as a "one-two punch" combined with Trump's ban on institutional investors purchasing single-family homes. | 💰 Trump Admin Links Minnesota Fraud Recovery to Defense Budget
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested fraud recovery from Minnesota could help fund Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget increase during an appearance at the Minnesota Economic Club. Bessent called the state "ground zero" for the nation's worst welfare scam, with at least $9 billion in taxpayer funds misused through fraudulent programs. Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he will not seek re-election following the fraud revelations that have engulfed his administration. When asked directly if recovered funds could support the defense increase, Bessent responded affirmatively, stating "Yes, if we can get the money back from fraud." The Treasury Secretary emphasized the importance of pursuing fraud recovery to help offset the costs of Trump's expanded military spending plans. |
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| | | | | | 🔔 Trump Expands Cartel Crackdown Operation 🔔 | Trump revealed plans to shift drug interdiction efforts from water to land-based operations, announcing what he called the "Donroe Doctrine" during an interview Wednesday night. The administration stopped 97% of water-based drug trafficking, forcing cartels to move operations onto land routes. Trump estimates cartels are killing 250,000-300,000 Americans yearly through drug distribution. The president stated his administration will now target land-based smuggling routes with expanded military operations against cartel infrastructure. | Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation if the country takes hostile action, stating during the interview that "if they do that, we're going to hit them very hard." The president plans to meet Friday with executives from the top 14 oil companies to discuss rebuilding Venezuelan infrastructure. The companies plan to ship 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to the United States initially, with indefinite shipments to follow. Over $100 billion in infrastructure investment is planned for Venezuela's oil sector, representing one of the largest energy development projects in the Western Hemisphere. | Trump will meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week in Washington for their first face-to-face meeting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed suggestions of near-term Venezuelan elections, calling the idea "absurd" and stating the transition process takes considerable time. Venezuela is now led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez following the capture of Nicolas Maduro during Trump's military operation. | The country faces significant threats from armed militias, guerrilla groups, and criminal networks seeking to exploit the power vacuum left by Maduro's removal. ELN guerrillas control significant portions of Venezuela's 2,219-kilometer border with Colombia, using the territory as a base for cross-border operations. | The Tren de Aragua cartel is expanding operations throughout the country while colectivos remain deployed as armed enforcers across major cities. Segunda Marquetalia, a FARC splinter group, maintains active presence in rural regions and border areas. Security analysts warn these armed groups possess the capability to sabotage Venezuela's democratic transition through coordinated attacks on infrastructure and government institutions. | | | | | 🍟 Quick Bite News 🍟 | 🚨 Gov. Tim Walz issued a warning order preparing Minnesota's National Guard following the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Rep. Mary Miller called on Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act and arrest Walz for threatening to deploy troops against federal immigration enforcement. Rep. Nancy Mace stated federal authority supersedes state authority under the Constitution. Walz authorized the Guard to stage Thursday, with personnel ready to support local law enforcement in protecting critical infrastructure if needed. | ⚖️ The Supreme Court could rule as early as Friday on Trump's use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs on most U.S. trading partners. Lower courts ruled Trump exceeded his authority using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to enact the 10% global tariffs and higher reciprocal tariffs. Hundreds of businesses have filed new lawsuits seeking to recover tariff duties, with the U.S. collecting over $133 billion in IEEPA tariff duties through mid-December. Trade lawyers are working with the Justice Department on case management plans if the tariffs are ruled unlawful. | 🏛️ Thirty-five Republicans joined Democrats in attempting to override Trump's veto of the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed. Twenty-four Republicans voted to override Trump's veto of the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act, also failing to reach the required threshold. Trump vetoed the Colorado water pipeline bill citing its $1.3 billion cost as economically unviable, while vetoing the Florida tribal land bill because the Miccosukee Tribe "actively sought to obstruct reasonable immigration policies." | 🎬 Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend the Washington premiere of "MELANIA" at the Trump-Kennedy Center on January 29. The 104-minute film hits theaters globally on January 30 across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. Amazon and MGM purchased the license for $40 million, the largest documentary deal in history. The film follows the first lady during the 20 days leading to Trump's second inauguration, with premiere events hosted in 20 cities nationwide. | 🏛️ The White House defended the East Wing demolition Thursday, citing an unstable colonnade, water leakage, and mold contamination. Josh Fisher from the Office of Administration stated demolition is more economical than renovation. The 90,000 square foot project costs $400 million, double the original $200 million estimate from July, and will be privately funded. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued in December to halt construction, with a more formal review expected after detailed proposals are submitted. | God bless,
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