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| | | WHAT WE'RE WATCHING | | 🇸🇾 Syrian rebels take over the country as Assad flees for Russia. President Biden celebrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, calling it a "historic opportunity" for Syria's future, as the dictator fled to Moscow following the rebel takeover of Damascus. President-elect Trump, however, urged the US to avoid involvement, emphasizing, "This is not our fight." Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to temporarily occupy Syrian military positions in the Golan Heights, calling the regime's collapse a direct result of Israel's actions against Iran and Hezbollah. | ⚖️ Jurors are deadlocked in Daniel Penny's trial. Jurors in Daniel Penny's subway chokehold trial informed the judge twice on Friday that they were unable to reach a verdict on the manslaughter charge. However, the jurors still may consider a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide — or they may acquit Penny entirely. | 👈 Trump said he's planning "humane" family deportations. President-elect Donald Trump pledged on Meet the Press that illegal migrants would be deported "very humanely," offering families the choice to leave together or separately. He emphasized the need for strong deterrence, stating, "When somebody comes here illegally, they're going out." | 🏛 Trump vowed to pardon Jan. 6 rioters on Day One. Donald Trump said he will pardon "a large portion" of Jan. 6 defendants on his first day in office, calling their current situation "living in hell." Over 1,500 people have been charged for their roles in the Capitol Riot, and Trump emphasized he will focus on those he believes were unfairly treated. |
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| | | WHAT WE'RE HEARING | Rep. Jim Clyburn (R-SC) urged President Biden to pardon Donald Trump "so that we can clean the slate." Elbridge Colby, a potential contender to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, voiced his support for Hegseth's nomination. NYC Mayor Eric Adams did not rule out the possibility of becoming a Republican when asked. Adams was previously a Republican from 1995 to 2002. Donald Trump said, in response to the Syrian rebel takeover, "This is not our fight. Let it play out. Do not get involved!" Former US attorney Andy McCarthy claimed that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg added a second charge to increase the odds of a conviction for Daniel Penny.
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| | | | IN THE LOOP | The US carried out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria amid the rebel takeover. The Defense Department announced another nearly $1 billion "assistance package" for Ukraine. A groundbreaking approach to education is sweeping the nation—don't miss out on the Tuttle Twins!* Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) resigned from Congress and will be sworn in as California's junior senator. Rap legend Jay-Z was accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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| *Indicates content from our sponsors | | | MY THOUGHTS | "Very, Very Serious Threat Situation" | | Good morning. Last Friday, I spoke with Dr. Sebastian Gorka — a man with a prolific background in counterterrorism, expertise in global jihad, and a key role in Trump's first administration. This time, Dr. Gorka has been tapped as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism. | During our conversation, he shared some stark warnings, including details he hasn't mentioned elsewhere. After four years of an open border under Biden, with untold numbers of terrorists potentially crossing, Gorka believes America faces a "very, very serious threat environment" at home. Addressing these threats will be a central focus, alongside deportation efforts. | According to Gorka, these threats could originate from "China, North Korea, or Iran… or non-state actors like Al Qaeda, Al Nusra, ISIS, or Hezbollah." | He was also clear on his stance toward Iran. After four years of Biden's so-called "diplomacy," which involved lifting sanctions and effectively refunding the world's largest state sponsor of terror, Gorka signaled a firm shift. Under Trump, there will be no illusions of "diplomacy" with Iran — only decisive action to ensure security. | You can catch the interview here → | |
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| | | SUPREME COURT | Supreme Court justices push back against the transgender movement | | Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti, a landmark case challenging Tennessee's law banning transgender medical procedures for minors. The law, aimed at protecting children from irreversible medical interventions, has been targeted by the Biden administration and activist groups, who claim it constitutes sex discrimination under the Equal Protection Clause. This rests on the idea that one's "sex" is whatever they say it is. | Opponents of these procedures point out that the treatments are experimental, often harmful, and profit-driven, forming part of a multibillion-dollar industry where drug companies receive life-long customers. | During oral arguments, Justice Samuel Alito confronted the Biden administration's solicitor general, citing the Cass Review — an independent review of gender identity services for children and young people in the United Kingdom, which found no evidence that puberty blockers or hormones reduce suicide rates among transgender-identifying youth. | Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts suggested the issue belongs in state legislatures, emphasizing the lack of scientific consensus. Justice Clarence Thomas is arguably the most conservative member of the court, so despite his usual quietness during oral arguments, he is likely to be in favor of the Tennessee ban. | Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson likened Tennessee's protections for minors to bans on interracial marriage, a comparison that drew mockery from conservatives online. | Although Justice Neil Gorsuch often aligns with the conservatives, he joined Roberts and the court's liberals in the 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County decision, which extended Civil Rights Act protections to employees facing discrimination based on their "gender identity" — a stance strongly opposed by the other conservative justices. As of now, Gorsuch remains a wild card. | The court's ruling could have major implications, impacting similar laws in over 25 states. With Tennessee leading the way, the case will decide the fate of countless children who could be prescribed surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty blockers to attempt to transition to a different gender. A decision is expected by June 2025. | |
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| | | OUR QUESTION TO YOU | 📊 Is Assad's regime being toppled by rebels a positive or negative for the US? | | | POLL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY | 📊 Which conflicts should the US continue to support? | ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🇺🇦 The Russo-Ukrainian War (16) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🇮🇱 Israels Wars (1220) | 🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🪖 Both (211) | 🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🙅♂️ Neither (335) | 🇺🇦 Russo-Ukrainian: "If we let Russia defeat Urkraine it will keep invading other countries. Crimea is proof." — Bill 🇮🇱 Israel: "We need and must continue to support Israel since they are our only ally we have in the Middle East." — Scott 🪖 Both: "Regardless of their origins, both wars pose critical national security risks for the US. In either case, I'd rather see Israeli and Ukrainian boots on the ground rather than American... so financial support wins the day." — K.P. 🙅♂️ Neither: "America first." — Reid | | | | 1,782 votes |
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