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  Photo "Donald Trump" by  Dan Scavino 🚨 BREAKING: Trump Administration Prepares Emergency Power Auction to Force Big Tech to Fund $15B in New Electricity Generation Washington, D.C. — In an unprecedented intervention into U.S. energy markets, President Donald Trump and a coalition of Northeast governors are preparing to announce an emergency power auction that would require major technology companies to finance billions of dollars in new electricity generation to support the nation’s rapidly expanding data center infrastructure. According to officials familiar with the plan, the administration will direct PJM Interconnection — the regional grid operator serving 13 states and more than 67 million Americans — to conduct a one-time “emergency reliability auction.” The auction would offer long-term, 15-year power contracts aimed at jumpstarting the construction of new power plants, with an estimated $15 billion in new generation capacity at stake. The core objective is to shift...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr DOJ Sues Minnesota Over Affirmative Action Policies, Harmeet Dhillon Calls Program “Unlawful Discrimination” Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Minnesota, challenging its affirmative action hiring policies and accusing state agencies of engaging in race- and sex-based discrimination. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, seeks to dismantle the state’s affirmative action framework, arguing that it violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by giving preferential treatment based on race, color, national origin, and sex. According to the Justice Department, Minnesota’s policies require state agencies to use demographic goals when hiring, which federal officials say unfairly disadvantages applicants who are not classified as part of an “underrepresented group.” “When Minnesota gives preferences to employees or prospective employees on the b...

  Donald Trump at Trump Force One Johnson & Johnson Expands U.S. Footprint With Two New Manufacturing Plants Under $55 Billion Investment Plan WASHINGTON — Johnson & Johnson announced it will build two additional manufacturing facilities in the United States, expanding its domestic production network as part of a sweeping $55 billion investment commitment aimed at strengthening American drug manufacturing. The healthcare giant confirmed the new plants will be located in Pennsylvania and Wilson, North Carolina , marking another major step in the company’s multi-year push to bring advanced pharmaceutical production back to U.S. soil. According to company statements, the Pennsylvania site will focus on cell therapy manufacturing , while the North Carolina facility will support drug production operations . State officials in both regions say the projects are expected to generate hundreds of new jobs , boosting local economies and positioning the U.S. as a central hub for nex...

  Dina Powell McCormick Who Is Dina Powell McCormick? Inside the Life, Career, and Rise of Meta’s New President Dina Powell McCormick, recently appointed President and Vice Chairman of Meta, is a global finance executive, former top White House official, and longtime public servant whose career spans national security, Wall Street, and international development. Born Dina Habib in Cairo, Egypt , Powell McCormick is the daughter of an Egyptian army captain and a mother who studied at the American University in Cairo. As a child, she immigrated to the United States with her family. They later settled in Dallas, Texas , where her parents ran a convenience store and worked in real estate. Her father also worked as a city bus driver, experiences she has often credited with shaping her views on opportunity, work ethic, and public service. She attended the Ursuline Academy of Dallas , graduating in 1991, before enrolling at the University of Texas at Austin . There, she completed the pre...

Dina Powell McCormick 🚨 BREAKING: Former Trump Advisor Dina Powell McCormick Appointed President and Vice Chair of Meta MENLO PARK, Calif. — Meta announced today that former Trump administration official and longtime global finance executive Dina Powell McCormick has been appointed President and Vice Chairman of Meta , marking one of the most significant leadership moves in the company’s history. In her new role, Powell McCormick will oversee Meta’s global partnerships and play a central role in guiding the company’s massive long-term infrastructure strategy — including a projected $600 billion buildout over the next decade focused on data centers, energy systems, AI compute power, and global connectivity. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised the appointment, calling Powell McCormick uniquely qualified to help lead the company through its next phase of expansion. “Dina’s experience at the highest levels of global finance, combined with her deep relationships around the wor...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr 🚨 Dan Bongino Announces Major Return to Broadcasting After FBI Exit, New Daily Show Launches February 2 STUART, Fla. — Conservative commentator and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is officially returning to the airwaves, announcing the launch of a brand-new daily program set to debut February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Bongino’s comeback follows his departure from the FBI, where he served for nearly a year under President Donald Trump’s administration. His new two-hour show will air weekdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET , marking his full return to political media after stepping away from broadcasting in early 2025 to enter government service. According to the announcement, the program will be exclusively livestreamed on Rumble and distributed across major podcast platforms. Media company Westwood One will serve as the exclusive sales partner for The Dan Bongino Show. “This will expand on the legacy of the show w...

  Treasury Sec. Bessent 🚨 BREAKING: Argentina Fully Repays U.S. Treasury in Landmark Currency Swap Deal Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina has fully repaid the funds it drew from a $20 billion U.S. Treasury credit line, marking a major financial milestone for President Javier Milei’s government and a significant diplomatic win for the Trump administration. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Friday that Argentina has “quickly and fully repaid its limited draw” from the emergency currency swap agreement that was put in place to stabilize the country’s collapsing economy ahead of last year’s critical elections. According to Treasury figures, Argentina ultimately used $2.5 billion of the $20 billion credit line, trading pesos for dollars through the U.S. Exchange Stabilization Fund. The Argentine Central Bank later confirmed that the full amount has now been repaid, closing out the deal entirely. The rescue package, described at the time as both controversial and unpr...

  Tim Burchett 🚨 BREAKING: Rep. Tim Burchett Named Chairman of New House DOGE Subcommittee Washington, D.C. — January 9, 2026 Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN) has officially been appointed Chairman of the House subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) , marking a major leadership shift in Congress’ effort to target federal waste, fraud, and abuse. The announcement was made today by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer , who selected Burchett to lead the powerful new subcommittee focused on slashing reckless spending and streamlining the federal bureaucracy. “Since his first election, Congressman Burchett has remained steadfast in exposing waste, fraud, and abuse in government systems and services,” Comer said in a statement. “He is exactly the kind of fighter the American people want leading this effort.” Burchett called the appointment an honor and said the mission of the DOGE Subcommittee will be to confront what he described as a...

Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Dan Bongino Returns to MAGA Media, Slams ‘Black-Pillers’ and ‘Grifters’ Accused of Undermining the Movement Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino officially signaled his return to conservative media this week, delivering a fiery message aimed at what he described as “black-pillers, grifters, and life-losers” attempting to hijack the MAGA movement from within. In a lengthy statement posted Monday, Bongino marked his first major public communication since leaving government service, confirming that he is preparing to relaunch his media platform while taking time off to be with his family before making formal announcements. “Working in the administration was the experience of a lifetime,” Bongino wrote. “The Trump team is not kidding around. It’s an otherworldly experience from the other side. He’s determined and focused — and having been around quite a few presidents, this one broke the mold.” Bongino also addressed speculation s...

  John Fetterman Senator John Fetterman Breaks With Democrats, Praises U.S. Military After Maduro Capture Washington, D.C. — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) emerged as one of the few Democrats to publicly praise the United States military following a reported large-scale U.S. operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday morning. In a statement posted on X, Fetterman thanked U.S. service members for their role in the mission, highlighting American military strength at a time when most Democrats have remained silent. “Grateful for our U.S. military personnel that handled these orders in Venezuela with precision,” Fetterman wrote. “I maintain that we have the strongest and most lethal military in the world , and today proves that even more.” The remarks quickly drew attention online, as Fetterman’s statement stood in contrast to the broader Democratic response, which has largely avoided public commentary on the op...

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Announces Departure After Replying to Trump’s Viral Venezuela Post A social media post attributed to former President Donald Trump claiming that the United States carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela sparked widespread attention online, prompting reactions from political figures and commentators — including FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Replying to Trump’s post, Bongino announced that the message would mark his final public communication as a government official , revealing that he is leaving his role and returning to civilian life. “It was a busy last day on the job. This will be my last post on this account. Tomorrow I return to civilian life,” Bongino wrote. “It’s been an incredible year thanks to the leadership and decisiveness of President Trump. It was the honor of a lifetime to work with Director Patel, and to serve you, the American people. See you on the other side...

University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Removes Graduate Instructor After Grading Dispute Over Bible-Based Essay NORMAN, Okla. — The University of Oklahoma has removed a graduate teaching assistant from instructional duties following an investigation into claims that a student was unfairly graded for submitting a faith-based essay addressing gender roles. The decision follows a high-profile dispute involving Samantha Fulnecky , a 20-year-old junior, who received a zero on a written assignment after citing her Christian beliefs to argue that there are only two genders. The instructor, Mel Curth , a transgender graduate student who uses “she/they” pronouns, was teaching an undergraduate psychology course when the grading controversy erupted in late November. The university confirmed Monday that Curth has been stripped of teaching responsibilities after officials determined the grading was arbitrary. “Based on an examination of the graduate teaching assistant’s own statements relat...