For the second time in less than a month, President Trump's top officials rushed to declare that a U.S. citizen killed by U.S. immigration agents was a "domestic terrorist." Why it matters: The Trump administration isn't waiting for an investigation before sharing conclusions about the Jan. 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good and the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti . - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller both accused Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at a VA hospital, of being a domestic terrorist. - "Violence against a government because of ideological reasons and for reasons to resist and to perpetuate violence. That is the definition of domestic terrorism," Noem said at a Saturday…
AI:Trump administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have labeled Alex Pretti—an ICU nurse fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis—a "domestic terrorist" prior to the conclusion of any official investigation. While Noem characterized the incident as a "violent riot," Pretti's family has disputed these claims, stating he was unarmed and attempting to protect others at the time of his death. The administration has also reportedly blocked local law enforcement from accessing the crime scene, raising concerns among legal experts regarding accountability and public trust in federal officer-involved investigations.Open
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Trump’s new pay-for-play board of peace and what it means for Gaza, as well has his clash with European leaders at Davos.
They also cover the aftermath of regime change riots in Iran, Max’s investigation into an Atlanta-based comedian whose company was used to recruit Iranians for Mossad, and the shocking rampage by the US-allied government in Syria.Open
AI:Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Donald Trump's "board of peace" and its implications for Gaza, his clashes with European leaders at Davos, the aftermath of riots in Iran, an investigation into a comedian linked to Mossad recruitment, and recent government actions in Syria.Open
AI:Kathy Hochul has faced criticism for her response regarding federal storm assistance, amid reports of New Yorkers facing life-threatening cold during a recent winter storm.Open
AI:A massive winter storm is currently impacting approximately 40 states, bringing severe weather conditions across a large portion of the country.Open
Many in Iran are gaining brief and unexplained windows of online connectivity, offering a widening glimpse of the extent of the government crackdown.
AI:Following a two-week internet blackout in Iran, some citizens are experiencing brief and unexplained windows of online connectivity, providing further insight into the scale of the government's digital crackdown.Open
"I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind,” an affidavit read.
AI:Witness affidavits have been filed to counter claims made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding an incident involving Alex Pretti, with witnesses stating they did not see him attack agents or brandish a weapon.Open
Amtrak says dynamic pricing has helped strengthen its finances, but travelers often grumble at the cost, especially for last-minute travel. Still, the train has a secret weapon: avoiding the airport.
AI:Amtrak reports that implementing dynamic pricing has improved its financial stability, though passengers frequently express frustration regarding rising costs, particularly for last-minute bookings. Despite higher prices, Amtrak maintains a competitive advantage by offering travelers an alternative to the complexities of airport travel.Open
A covetous president grabbed up all the trophies on this week’s “Saturday Night Live” broadcast, hosted by Teyana Taylor, star of “One Battle After Another.”
AI:Teyana Taylor hosted a recent episode of "Saturday Night Live," which featured several comedic tributes and awards centered around Donald Trump.Open
