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BRICS++: challenging US hegemony

The BRICS++ originated as Moscow and Beijing's response to NATO and EU "double enlargement" into Russian spheres of influence, the 1999 NATO air war over Kosovo against their ally Serbia, and the US "multilateralization of containment…

Hitting a point of no return in Trump's Greenland quest

In the attention economy, US President Donald Trump has cornered the market in this most valuable commodity. He is the bulk supplier of attention-grabbing statements to the people of the world. His announcement of a new round of tariffs on the European …

Life in Cuba after Trump’s threats: ‘This is a ship adrift’

Sixty-seven years have elapsed, and Havana still remembers the triumphant entry of Fidel Castro and his bearded revolutionaries. After departing from a military academy in the morning, a convoy of trucks advances at midday from the Malecón, traversing the …

Ian Bassin on How to Save American Democracy from Trump

Ian Bassin is co-founder and Executive Director of Protect Democracy. He previously served as Associate White House Counsel. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Ian Bassin discuss what democracy defenders got right about Trump’s authoritarian …

The U.S. Is Past The Point Of No Return With Iran—The Regime Must Go

Kharg Island Oil Terminal in Iran. (Photo by Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Getty Images America is past the point of no return regarding Iran. Iran’s. Otherwise, the U.S. will look even more pitiful than it did after Joe Biden’s …

Trump Plaza. Trump Force One. What buildings, signs have his name and face?

Jan. 16, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET Trump Force One, his private plane, got that nickname from his hometown newspaper, the Palm Beach Post, a USA TODAY Network publication. Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, Trump Plaza and the Trump-Kennedy Center are some of …

With the Venezuelan Oil Stop, the US Will Strangle the Cuban Economy — An Interview with Alejandro Peña Esclusa

Alejandro Peña Esclusa is a Venezuelan writer, analyst and political expert who participated in the anti-socialist struggles of the political opposition in Venezuela and finally had to leave his country. He has written five books on the Marxist cultural …

US warns of policy changes if Israel doesn't take action to better protect civilians

Via White House Flickr(WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration is warning of policy changes if Israel doesn’t take steps to better protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza amid international outrage over the killing of seven World Central Kitchen members. …

U.S. Leadership Approval Drops Among NATO Allies

This article is part of a series on global leadership approval ratings. Read more on EU approval among member states and on Ukraine and Russia approval in their wider region. LONDON — Washington’s image among NATO allies weakened in 2025, with median …

Revealed: The CIA-Backed NGOs Fueling The Iran Protests

As waves of deadly demonstrations and counter-demonstrations hit Iran, MintPress examines the CIA-backed NGOs helping to stir the outrage and foment more violence. One of these groups is Human Rights Activists In Iran, frequently referred to as HRA or HRAI …

Trump Threatens To Invoke Insurrection Act As Left-Wing Chaos In Minneapolis Spreads

Update (1024ET): In response to overnight left-wing chaos, what can only be described as the Democratic Party's "George Floyd 2.0" attempt, President Trump wrote on Truth Social about the very real possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act …

How Trump is making China great again—and what it means for Europe

Summary Around the world, many people expect China’s—already considerable—global influence to grow over the next decade, and more now view Beijing as an ally or necessary partner. For much of the world, America is globally influential and will continue to …

America will pay for pushing India away

COMMENT | BRAHMA CHELLANEY |  At a time when US policy toward India has become distinctly punitive, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm reception of Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi recently could not have been more pointed. Modi’s …

Trump, 79, Rests His Eyes as Goons Harp On About Milk

President Donald Trump has once again been caught resting his sleepy eyes, this time as Cabinet officials schooled him about the importance of whole milk. But the 79-year-old president also weighed into the benefits of drinking milk, claiming it had helped …

How Western partners one by one buried Ukraineʼs hopes for a reparations loan — behind the scenes of the negotiations, ...

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FACT CHECK: Video shows arrival of US troops in Turkey and Afghanistan, not PH

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The YouTube channel digitally added Philippine flags to several vehicles and buildings shown in the video, which were not present in the original …

Time to Stand With the People of Iran

Two years ago this month, I wrote an essay here at American Spectator entitled “We are at war with Iran’s mullahs.” In it, I noted all the ways in which the theocratic Iranian regime had long been waging war against the United States, sometimes pinpricks, …

U.S. suspends immigration visas for 75 countries, sending ripple effects across investment immigration strategies

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it will halt the processing and issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants from these …

IRS Expands Use of AI in Wage Garnishments and Tax Levies in 2026

New IRS automation is accelerating audits, levies, and wage garnishments, prompting tax professionals to reassess how enforcement actions are addressed. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internal Revenue …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of January 19, 2026

Protecting the Rights of Pregnant Students Unfortunately, many pregnant college students feel forced to choose between their child and their academic future, instead of feeling empowered to choose life and education.  On college campuses, pregnant students …

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel and Tour World (TTW) has revealed its Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026, showcasing airports that are …

Thomas J. Henry Sponsors Martin Luther King Jr Marches Across Major Texas Cities honoring a Legacy of Justice & Equality

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry, a Texas-based attorney, is proud to announce his sponsorship of the Martin Luther King Jr. marches taking place in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, …

Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. Publishes The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11 and Power in U.S. Bankruptcies

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. has released his new non-fiction book, The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11, a compelling and eye-opening examination of how U.S. Chapter 11 …

Main Street Economics Releases New Video Contrasting Socialism and Capitalism in Action

Illustrates Economic Outcomes Through Real-World Examples of Poland and Venezuela WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics, an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans …

Join Us Jan. 27 to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Event: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music

Livestream on 1/27 at 5:30 PM ET: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music will be at Paul Robeson House & Museum with UPenn’s MLK Symposium. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON – A Worcester man pleaded guilty today in federal court to being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition.

Armed Bank Robber Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison

Five people arrested for alleged drug conspiracy at Dumfries motel

Five defendants made their initial appearance in court today on charges relating to criminal activity alleged to have taken place in and around the Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries.

Jefferson County Man Accused of Distributing Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

An indictment accuses Daryn Karnes of supplying a mixture containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a man in Jefferson County, Missouri in 2024.

Virginia Beach man sentenced to 45 years in prison for auto loan scheme and identity theft

Dion Lamont Camp, 41, of Virginia Beach, was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for defrauding and exploiting numerous victims including romantic partners, credit unions, auto dealers, and even strangers.

Matthew L. Harvey Formally Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has taken the formal oath of office in a special ceremony today at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. U.S. Attorney Harvey was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed …

Mexican National Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy and Money Laundering Conspiracy

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Man sentenced for PPP loan fraud of more than half a million dollars

A Missouri man was sentenced to 21 months in prison for submitting false information on applications for disaster relief loans resulting in a loss of $522,000 for the Small Business Administration (SBA). 

Mexican Child Rapist Alien Charged with Perjury and Immigration Fraud

Port Huron Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing $900,000 From His Employer

High-ranking Sinaloa Cartel member extradited to Atlanta to face cocaine trafficking charges

Following his extradition from Mexico to the United States, Roberto Najera Gutierrez, a/k/a Kunfu Panda and a/k/a La Gallina, pleaded not guilty in the Northern District of Georgia to a federal charge of conspiring to manufacture and …