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Is Another Shutdown Coming?

The Political Fallout That Could Reshape 2028

Today, Josh breaks down the continued escalation unfolding in Minnesota and explains why this story has been building for weeks. He argues that it all traces back to the viral video released by Nick Shirley, which brought renewed national attention to the staggering fraud allegations in the state. Josh is then joined by Kurt Schlichter, senior columnist at Townhall.com, to discuss the political fallout from the Minnesota chaos and what it could mean in both the short and long term. The two also look ahead to 2028, breaking down early frontrunners in both parties and what the next presidential cycle is already starting to reveal about the state of American politics.

New video shows the real Alex Pretti

The BCC has unearthed a new video showing Alex Pretti in a new light.

Phlliy's DA Is UNHINGED

Mike and Mark react to Larry Krasner's insane remarks on the GOP and ICE.

Strong Families Are How A Nation Survives

Senators Blackburn & Cruz Discuss Pro-Family 'Trump Accounts'

Senators Blackburn & Cruz Discuss Pro-Family 'Trump Accounts' With Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).

Treasury Sec. Counselor Talks Trump Accounts

Counselor To The Treasury Sec. Talks Trump Accounts Launch In D.C. With Counselor To The Secretary Of The Treasury, Joe Lavorgna.

Disagreements On ICE Funding Could Shut Down Part Of Government

Disagreements over immigration enforcement are threatening to push the U.S. government toward a partial shutdown as early as Friday at midnight, with lawmakers at odds over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have threatened to block funding legislation for DHS — which includes money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol — unless Republicans and the White House agree to major reforms of immigration enforcement practices. Lawmakers say the push follows public backlash after two fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, and Democrats are demanding changes such as requiring agents to remove masks, wear body cameras and obtain judicial warrants for arrests. Republicans and the White House have resisted some of the proposed restrictions and are scrambling to reach a compromise that would avert a shutdown, which would affect several federal agencies if the current funding package fails to pass by Friday. With debates ongoing, the possibility of a partial government shutdown remains unresolved as lawmakers work toward a last-minute agreement.

FEMA Funds Available Despite Shutdown Threat

Even if a partial federal government shutdown begins at midnight Friday, experts say the Federal Emergency Management Agency would still have enough funding to respond to the massive winter storm impacting large portions of the United States. Former FEMA officials and disaster policy experts say the agency currently has an estimated $7 billion to $8 billion available in its Disaster Relief Fund, allowing it to continue supporting emergency response efforts even if Congress fails to reach a funding agreement. FEMA is currently assisting state-led responses to severe winter weather that has knocked out power, disrupted travel, and created dangerous conditions across multiple regions. President Donald Trump has approved emergency declarations for 12 states, a move that unlocks federal resources, personnel, and funding to support recovery efforts while state and local officials remain in charge on the ground. Experts note that the timing of the potential shutdown reduces immediate concerns about FEMA’s operational capacity, since disaster relief funds are not directly tied to annual government funding deadlines. While a shutdown could impact some federal agencies, disaster response officials say FEMA is positioned to continue its mission of supporting communities as the winter storm continues to unfold.

Doctors Report Rising Hesitation Over Routine Newborn Care

Doctors across the country say changes to federal vaccine guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are contributing to growing hesitation among new parents — not just about vaccines, but about routine newborn care. Pediatricians report an increase in parents declining standard treatments given shortly after birth, including vitamin K shots that prevent dangerous internal bleeding and antibiotic eye ointment used to protect against serious infections. Medical professionals say the trend appears tied to confusion and mistrust surrounding federal health messaging, with some parents questioning long-standing medical practices alongside updated vaccine recommendations. “We’re spending much more time explaining why these basic treatments matter,” said one pediatrician, who noted that resistance is showing up even among families with no prior history of vaccine concerns. Major medical groups warn that declining use of vitamin K and antibiotic eye treatments could put newborns at risk for preventable complications. They emphasize that these interventions have been standard care for decades and are not vaccines. Federal health officials, however, deny any connection between recent vaccine policy shifts and the reported decline in newborn treatments. They say current guidance continues to support routine newborn care and that misinformation may be driving parental hesitation. As the debate continues, doctors say their focus remains on educating families and ensuring newborns receive proven, lifesaving care during their first critical hours of life.

New Video Shows Alex Pretti In Altercation With Federal Agents Days Before He Was Fatally Shot

Newly released footage from a Minneapolis protest shows 37-year-old Alex Pretti yelling at and kicking a federal immigration vehicle, then being tackled by agents about 11 days before he was killed by Border Patrol officers. The video has reignited national debate over the circumstances surrounding his death and federal enforcement tactics.

ICE Ordered To Avoid “Agitators” As Minnesota Enforcement Shifts

Federal immigration agents in Minnesota have been instructed not to engage with “agitators” during operations, according to internal guidance reviewed by Reuters. The new directive comes after nationwide backlash over two recent fatal shootings involving federal agents and citizens protesting immigration enforcement. Under the guidance, ICE officers are now to focus strictly on immigrants with criminal charges or convictions rather than broader sweeps, marking a shift from past practices that sparked legal challenges and public outcry. Officers have been told to issue commands via megaphones and to avoid direct communication with protesters to reduce tension. Border Patrol’s role in the state has been reduced to support functions, with ICE taking the lead under newly appointed Border Czar Tom Homan. The memo does not specify what officers should do if commands are ignored, and the guidance is still subject to final approval.

Ilhan Omar getting attacked is strange

Ilhan Omar Getting Attacked Is Strange

Media immigration coverage feels like propaganda

Media Immigration Coverages Feel Like Propaganda

Why Do Some People Feel the Need to Weigh In on American Crime?

Rubio talks plan for Venezuela's oil

The Trump administration soon will allow Venezuela to sell oil now subject to U.S. sanctions, with the revenue initially dedicated to basic government services such as policing and health care and subject to Washington's oversight, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. The United States will retain control in the short term to ensure the oil revenue is used to stabilize Venezuela, Rubio said at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. “The funds from that will be deposited into an account that we will have oversight over,” Rubio said, adding that the U.S. Treasury would control the process. Venezuela, he said, “will spend that money for the benefit of the Venezuelan people.” Rubio offered new insight into how the U.S. is planning to handle the sale of tens of millions of barrels of oil from Venezuela, which has the largest proven reserves of crude in the world, and oversee where the money flows. After the U.S. raid that captured then-President Nicolás Maduro this month, the U.S. is working to influence the next steps in the South American country through its vast oil resources. The U.S. will not subsidize oil industry investments in Venezuela, Rubio said, and is only overseeing the sale of sanctioned petroleum as an “interim step.” “This is simply a way to divide revenue so that there isn’t systemic collapse while we work through this recovery and transition,” Rubio said. Democrats and some Republicans on the committee pressed Rubio for more details about Trump’s plans for Venezuela’s oil. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., asked for assurances from Rubio that the sale of Venezuelan oil will be fair and open, not rigged to benefit oil companies allied with Trump. “You are taking their oil at gunpoint, you are holding and selling that oil … you’re deciding how and for what purposes that money is going to be used in a country of 30 million people,” Murphy said. “I think a lot of us believe that that is destined for failure.” Under Maduro, Rubio said Venezuela's oil industry benefited the country's corrupt leaders and countries such as China, which purchased Venezuelan oil at a discount. Now, Venezuela's interim leaders are assisting the U.S. in seizing illegal oil shipments, he said. The U.S. will give Venezuela's current leaders instructions on how the money can and cannot be spent and conduct audits to ensure it is used as intended, Rubio said. He said Venezuela could use the money to pay for policing or to buy medicine. The fund was initially set up in Qatar to avoid having the proceeds seized by American creditors and because of other legal complications that stem from the U.S. not considering Maduro’s government legitimate, Rubio said. Hundreds of millions of dollars have already been set aside and as much as $3 billion more is anticipated, he said. “It’s an account that belongs to Venezuela, but it has U.S. sanctions as a blocking mechanism,” Rubio said. “We only control the dispersal of the money, we don’t control the actual money.” Earlier this month, acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez said cash from oil sales would flow into two sovereign wealth funds: one to support crisis-stricken health services and a second to bolster public infrastructure, including the electric grid. The country’s hospitals are so poorly equipped that patients are asked to provide supplies needed for their care, from syringes to surgical screws. They also must pay for lab and imaging tests at private hospitals. On Tuesday, during a televised event to announce the revamping of various health care facilities, Rodríguez said her government and the U.S. administration “have established respectful and courteous channels of communication” since Maduro was captured. Neither Rodríguez nor her government’s press office immediately comment on Rubio’s remarks Wednesday. At Rodríguez’s request, Venezuelan lawmakers last week began debating an overhaul of the country’s energy law. The proposed changes are meant to create conditions to attract much-needed private foreign investment.

Will there be War with Iran in the Next 24 Hours?

Is Trump stalling to hit Iran?

Is Trump Stalling to Hit Iran?

Have Americans forgotten the Somali fraud?

Have Americans Forgotten the Somali Fraud?

Russian man convicted of assault in London after report by Barron Trump

A Russian man has been convicted in a London court of beating a woman in a crime reported by the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump. Barron Trump called London police more than a year ago after witnessing a man assaulting his friend during a short video call. Matvei Rumiantsev was convicted Wednesday of assault with bodily harm but acquitted of rape and choking charges. Trump didn't testify but told police he placed a late night video call to his friend and was startled when it was answered by a bare-chested man who then turned the phone around and he could see the woman being beaten.

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