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| Happy Friday, Patriots! | This week, President Trump rang in the New Year by taking direct aim at the exploding fraud scandal in Minnesota, vowing that his administration will "get to the bottom of all of it." | Speaking off the cuff at his New Year's Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago, Trump blasted what he called a giant scam siphoning billions in taxpayer dollars through state social service programs. He said early estimates of $18 billion stolen may only scratch the surface — and warned that Minnesota is far from alone. | The president made clear that accountability is coming, as federal agencies surge resources, freeze childcare funding, and launch sweeping audits tied to years-long investigations. | Trump's message was unmistakable: the era of looking the other way is over. | Kick off 2026 with all of today's Trump headlines! | —Nick | In today's email:
🔔 Trump Gives Warning to Iran
🕊️ Trump Reveals New Year's Resolution
🚨 Trump Slams Walz and Newsom
💰 Trump Delays Select Tariff Increases for One Year
🇻🇪 Maduro Says Venezuela Ready to Negotiate | | | | Looking for unbiased, fact-based news? Join 1440 today. | | Join over 4 million Americans who start their day with 1440 – your daily digest for unbiased, fact-centric news. From politics to sports, we cover it all by analyzing over 100 sources. Our concise, 5-minute read lands in your inbox each morning at no cost. Experience news without the noise; let 1440 help you make up your own mind. Sign up now and invite your friends and family to be part of the informed. | Subscribe to 1440 today. | | ✅TRACKING TRUMP✅ | Curated by Mike Luso | President Trump's deputies are freezing federal payments to child care businesses in Minnesota over mass fraud allegations by Somali-owned daycare centers. The Department of Health and Human Services says it's committed to holding bad actors accountable, regardless of rank or office. Minnesota's freeze sends a clear message to other states: check your federally funded services for fraud, especially within ethnic enclaves created by mass migration policies. | Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is taking action too, filing suit against Virginia for giving illegal migrants perks like in-state tuition and state financial assistance. Federal authorities are showing they won't tolerate taxpayer dollars being stolen or misused. The crackdown on fraud and preferential treatment for illegal aliens is just getting started. | Check out all the latest developments and more below! | | | | | 🕊️ Trump Reveals New Year's Resolution
President Trump revealed his New Year's resolution Wednesday when asked if he had one. "Peace. Peace on Earth," he said alongside first lady Melania Trump at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida. The White House's official rapid response account shared the video clip writing, "The President of Peace — and the most stunning First Lady in history." Trump's second term has been marked by efforts to promote peace around the globe alongside numerous military actions. His administration has aimed to help broker peace between Ukraine and Russia and between Israel and Hamas. The U.S. military launched numerous strikes under Trump as commander in chief, including those against vessels of alleged narco-terrorists, attacks on Iran to derail the rogue regime's nuclear weapons ambitions, and strikes targeting ISIS in other countries. | 🚨Trump Slams Walz and Newsom
President Trump claimed California and Minnesota are both rife with fraud, slamming the two states and their respective governors as "Crooked." "There is more FRAUD in California than there is in Minnesota, if that is even possible. When you add in Election Fraud, then they are tied for first. Two Crooked Governors, two Crooked States!" the president asserted, referring to California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Trump also slammed Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., declaring much of the Minnesota fraud is caused by people who came into the country illegally from Somalia, calling Omar "an ungrateful loser who only complains and never contributes." Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Jim O'Neill announced freezing all child care payments to Minnesota, activating a "defend the spend system" requiring justification and receipt or photo evidence before sending money to states. Walz responded by blasting Trump, claiming the president is politicizing the issue to defund programs that help Minnesotans. | 💰Trump Delays Select Tariff Increases for One Year
President Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump's order keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those goods but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities. The increases were set to take effect Jan. 1. The president has said the tariffs on furniture are needed to bolster American industry and protect national security. The Trump administration also signaled it may back away from a steep tariff proposed on Italian pasta that would have put the rate at 107%, with the Commerce Department announcing lowered rates between 2.26% and 13.89% for pasta makers who addressed the department's concerns. | 🇻🇪 Maduro Says Venezuela Ready to Negotiate
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday his government is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States after months of American military pressure targeting drug trafficking networks tied to his government. In a pre-taped interview with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet that aired on state television, Maduro said Venezuela is ready to discuss a drug-trafficking deal with the U.S., calling on the countries to start talking seriously with data in hand. "If they want oil, Venezuela is ready for U.S. investment, like with Chevron, whenever they want it, wherever they want it and however they want it," he said. The interview was recorded New Year's Eve, the same day the U.S. military announced a kinetic strike that killed five people aboard two vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking. At least 114 people have been killed since the U.S. began bombing alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in early September. |
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| | 🔔 Trump Gives Warning to Iran 🔔 | Anti-regime demonstrations across Iran entered their fifth consecutive day Thursday with multiple deaths reported as protesters clashed with security forces in Tehran and provincial cities. Protests erupted after shopkeepers and merchants demonstrated against soaring inflation, unemployment and sharp currency depreciation, with Iran's rial trading at 1.4 million per U.S. dollar. The unrest quickly spread beyond bazaars to include students and wider public demonstrations across the country. At least seven protesters were killed by security forces Thursday, making it the deadliest day of protests so far, according to Iran International. | Opposition groups claimed two protesters were killed by direct fire in Lordegan, where crowds threw stones at government buildings including the governor's office, the judiciary, and several banks. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters. Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, reported that two people were killed during clashes in Lordegan without specifying whether they were protesters or security personnel. In Kuhdasht, authorities said a member of the Basij volunteer paramilitary force was killed and 13 others wounded during clashes. Six women detained during protests in Tehran were transferred to the women's ward of Evin prison. | President Trump warned that the United States could strike Iran again if it attempted to rebuild its nuclear program, stating the U.S. would intervene if Iran starts killing protesters and declaring America "locked and loaded." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded that any U.S. attack would be met with a harsh and discouraging response. The protests represent the most significant unrest since demonstrations following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after her detention by morality police. Unlike those protests centered on women's rights and state repression, the current demonstrations are rooted primarily in economic grievances as Iran's economy remains under severe strain from years of international sanctions, high inflation and currency depreciation. | Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali announced that three domestically designed satellites were launched into orbit aboard a Russian rocket, marking the seventh time Iran has conducted a satellite launch with Russian assistance. Iranian officials claim the satellites are intended for civilian purposes including environmental monitoring and agriculture, though Western governments have long warned that Iran's space program could advance technologies applicable to ballistic missile development. The launch underscored a broader strategic relationship between Moscow and Tehran that has expanded significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Iran supplying Russia with drones and military equipment while Russia provides diplomatic cover, economic cooperation and advanced technical support amid sweeping Western sanctions on both countries. | Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian signals willingness to engage with protesters but faces limited options as authorities declared a nationwide shutdown Wednesday, officially citing extreme cold weather. The government offered to hold talks with representatives of merchants and trade unions over what it described as legitimate demands. Iranian state television reports arrests of monarchists and Europe-linked groups with weapons seized, while Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned against reconstituting nuclear capabilities. Regional tensions continue following a 12-day conflict with Israel in June when the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites, with Iran claiming it no longer enriches uranium and seeking sanctions relief. | | | | | 🍟 Quick Bite News 🍟 | 💵 The Washington Post editorial board called on the Trump administration to press for meaningful reform of SNAP after independent journalist Nick Shirley exposed over $100 million of fraud in Minnesota's daycare system. The outlet said SNAP had the fourth highest rate of documented fraud across all federal programs from 2018 to 2022, coming in at $10.5 billion in fraudulent payments. The Post argued the federal government should champion reforms that incentivize more responsible spending such as block grants, warning that fully eliminating the safety net would hurt more than just fraudsters. | 🛂 Border apprehensions collapsed to 109,000 in President Trump's first year as ICE deportations soared, marking a dramatic shift in immigration enforcement under the new administration. The sharp drop in illegal border crossings reflects the success of President Trump's deterrence policies and aggressive enforcement measures. Former Border Patrol officials credit the secure border to President Trump's willingness to use every tool available to stop illegal immigration. | 🏥 Obamacare subsidies expired at midnight as millions of Americans face higher healthcare premiums, with the enhanced subsidies that helped lower insurance costs for millions of families now ended. The expiration means many Americans will see steep increases in their monthly health insurance bills unless Congress acts to extend the subsidies. President Trump has criticized the subsidies as wasteful government spending that artificially props up the failed Obamacare system. | 💧 Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Trump after he vetoed a Colorado water bill, pushing back against the administration's decision on water legislation affecting her state. The congresswoman argued the bill was important for Colorado water rights and agricultural interests in her district. President Trump vetoed the measure over concerns about federal overreach and states' water management responsibilities. | 🇫🇷 George and Amal Clooney are in the process of becoming French citizens, marking a significant personal decision for the Hollywood couple as they establish deeper ties to Europe. The move comes as wealthy Americans increasingly seek foreign citizenship options amid domestic political tensions. The Clooneys own property in France and have spent increasing amounts of time in the country in recent years. | God bless,
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