Writer Jason Zengerle says Carlson had the foresight to see Trump's potential in 2015. Now he's someone the president "definitely listens to." Zengerle's new book is Hated by All the Right People.
AI:In an interview with NPR, writer Jason Zengerle discusses his new book, *Hated by All the Right People*, which explores Tucker Carlson's rise to influence within the far right and his relationship with Donald Trump.Open
A draft resolution revealed some of the plans for the new international body, which met for the first time last week amid criticism from some U.S. allies.
AI:A newly formed international "Board of Peace" has drafted a resolution that would grant Donald Trump sweeping powers over Gaza, according to recent reports regarding the body's initial meetings.Open
Scott Bessent said that the Canadian prime minister had recanted his call on middle powers to no longer accommodate the U.S.
AI:Mark Carney has rejected claims that he recanted his recent Davos speech regarding how middle powers should navigate relations with the United States following comments from Scott Bessent suggesting a reversal of his stance.Open
The wrongful-death lawsuit is the first filed in federal court in response to lethal strikes conducted on what the government has said are drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
AI:Families of men killed in boat strikes have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Trump administration, marking the first federal legal challenge regarding lethal strikes targeting suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans.Open
Data: U.S. Census Bureau ; Chart: Axios Visuals The U.S. population grew just 0.5% from July 2024 to July 2025, per new Census Bureau estimates, adding 1.8 million people. Why it matters: That's the slowest rate since the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the population grew by an anemic 0.2%. What they're saying: Census assistant division chief Christine Hartley: The slowdown "is largely due to a historic decline in net international migration, which dropped from 2.7 million to 1.3 million." - Births and deaths, meanwhile, remained "relatively stable." Between the lines: The numbers offer some insight into the effects of President Trump's immigration crackdown, though it's an incomplete view. - Because of the time period covered,…
AI:New Census Bureau estimates show that U.S. population growth slowed to 0.5% between July 2024 and July 2025, adding 1.8 million people. This represents the slowest growth rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, driven largely by a historic decline in net international migration which dropped from 2.7 million to 1.3 million. While birth and death rates remained relatively stable, the slowdown may reflect early effects of President Trump's immigration policies. South Carolina, Idaho, and North Carolina were among the fastest-growing states, while California, Hawai'i, New Mexico, Vermont, and West Virginia saw population declines.Open
AI:Donald Trump has issued an order for the administration to take over wildfire rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles, citing frustration with California's management of disaster recovery.Open
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem holds a press conference detailing the ICE-involved shooting of an armed man in Minneapolis. - Newsmax host Rita Cosby reports on organized protests scheduled for Minneapolis on Saturday. - Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf weighs in on the Minneapolis ICE-involved shooting. - With tensions over immigration and ICE operations rising, Tom Basile urges a strategy shift toward transparency and data-driven communication to reclaim the narrative - On Friday’s “The Right Squad,” the panel slams a liberal Australian Open reporter for attempting to get American players to criticize the Trump administration. - The Federal Reserve holds its first policy meeting of the year, with Chair Powell expected to keep…
AI:DHS Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference regarding an ICE-involved shooting of an armed man in Minneapolis, amid reports of organized protests scheduled for the city. Additionally, discussions touched upon rising tensions over immigration and ICE operations, as well as the Federal Reserve's first policy meeting of the year.Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong heaped praise on the Chinese Communist Party’s approach to controlling digital currency interest payments, sparking debate over stablecoin policies in the U.S.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, U.S. banking lobby groups, and Chinese financial institutions.WHEN & WHERE: Armstrong’s comments were made in January 2026, via X (formerly […] The post Coinbase CEO Backs Chinese Communist Party’s Move to Control Crypto. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong heaped praise on the Chinese Communist Party’s approach to controlling digital currency interest payments, sparking debate over stablecoin policies in the U.S. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, U.S. banking lobby groups, and Chinese financial institutions. WHEN & WHERE: Armstrong’s comments were made in January 2026, via X (formerly Twitter), amidst ongoing U.S. stablecoin regulation debates. KEY QUOTE: “China has decided to pay interest on its own stablecoin, because it benefits ordinary people, and they recognize it as a competitive advantage.” – Brian Armstrong IMPACT: The remarks have caused concern that Armstrong is in favor of a central bank digital…Open
AI:Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has sparked debate regarding U.S. stablecoin policy after praising the Chinese Communist Party's approach to digital currency. Armstrong specifically highlighted China's decision to pay interest on its digital yuan as a competitive advantage that benefits citizens. These comments come amid ongoing domestic tension between crypto platforms and banking lobbyists over yield-sharing programs, as well as broader political debates regarding the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the United States.Open
