Michael Doran: The Biden administration is planning a "January surprise" that is "modeled directly on the January surprise of the Obama administration in 2016—that is U.N. Resolution 2334, which basically, to put it a little bit crudely, recognized the Green Line that is the June 5, 1967, ceasefire lines that separated Israel from Jordan as an international boundary" US House votes to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-votes-to-sanction-icc-over-israel-arrest-warrants/ Polish government adopts resolution protecting Netanyahu from arrest if he attends Auschwitz event IDF soldier who escaped war crimes investigation in Brazil arrives in Israel www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldier-who-escaped-war-crimes-investigation-in-brazil-arrives-in-israel/ With antisemitism in Berlin at a post-WWII high, Israeli expats explain why they stay Australian synagogue graffitied with swastikas, in latest antisemitic attack Down Under www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-10-2025/ Israeli settlers raid West Bank village, set fire to Palestinian property Israeli drone strike in West Bank kills two children, Palestinians say www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv3v1me78eo Defense Minister warns of potential war in West Bank, recommends IDF response measures DM Warns of War in Judea & Samaria, Due to Iranian Funding and Incitement Shin Bet chief said to urge major counterterrorism operation in West Bank www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-chief-said-to-urge-major-counterterrorism-operation-in-west-bank/ Haredi demonstrators block highway near Tel Aviv to protest army draft www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-demonstrators-block-highway-near-tel-aviv-to-protest-army-draft/ UNRWA 'knowingly' let Hamas infiltrate, per UN Watch report www.jns.org/unrwa-knowingly-let-hamas-infiltrate-per-un-watch-report/ Biden: 'Real progress' being made in hostage talks, but Hamas 'in the way' of a deal With no significant developments in hostage negotiations, Israel welcomes Trump team's participation - Leaked document allegedly reveals Israel's position, official says no progress in talks No more 'cannon fodder': Parents of troops, slain hostages demand Gaza deal Israel sends report to UN on 'brutal' treatment used by terrorists against hostages in Gaza Israel kills 22 across Gaza in one day as death toll surpasses 46,000 IDF says it downed over 100 Yemeni drones, kills Hamas commanders www.jpost.com/israel-news/2025-01-09/live-updates-836739 Military defeat has 'significantly weakened' Hezbollah's ability to impose its will in Lebanon Lebanon army chief elected president, drawing Israeli hopes for postwar stability Biden and Trump teams reportedly coordinated on supporting new Lebanese president Israel seeking to rally global support for release of researcher held captive in Iraq Israeli cabinet advocates dividing Syria into cantons as Turkey threatens Intervention - report Persecution Expert: Christians in Aleppo Could Face 'Beginning of the End' Under Jihadi Rule Iranian general says Assad blocked Tehran's effort to open Syrian front against Israel Iran unveils new loitering drone, announces drone buildup www.iranintl.com/en/202501090687 Swiss national accused of spying died by suicide in Iranian prison, Iran's judiciary says www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/world/iran-prison-accused-spy-suicide/index.html Violent protests in China after student falls to his death www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj494zd7y14o Chad Suffers Deadly Presidential Palace Attack as Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/africa/chads-presidential-palace-attacked-intl/index.html Zelensky Says Western Troops in Ukraine Would Help 'Force Russia to Peace' Pump Russian gas or face the consequences, Fico threatens Ukraine Meloni says Italy's military has 'no public alternative' to Musk's Starlink www.ft.com/content/397f5ab3-e09f-474a-b961-646a95e31596 Italy's Meloni defends Musk's political comments amid Starlink talks Italian Prime Minister Meloni Says George Soros - And NOT Elon Musk - Is a Danger to Democracy and Sovereignty Worldwide www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/italian-prime-minister-meloni-says-george-soros-not/ Musk and AfD leader discuss 'communist' Hitler ahead of German election Venezuela's Maduro could be the next dictator to fall thehill.com/opinion/international/5071060-syria-fall-dictatorships/ Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado 'kidnapped', allies say - Leader reportedly freed after being 'violently intercepted' having left hideout to lead protest against Nicolas Maduro www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/09/venezuela-maria-corina-machado-kidnapped Venezuela Claims U.S. Hostage Is a Senior FBI Official www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/01/09/venezuela-claims-u-s-hostage-is-a-senior-fbi-official/ Justin Trudeau does CNN hit, denies he resigned due to Trump, blames Canadian discontent on 'right-wing attacks,' 'disinformation' - "I'm looking forward to continuing to work with him for the next 2 months while I'm still in office." Canadian official on Trump 51st state remarks: 'The joke is over' thehill.com/policy/international/5076459-donald-trump-canada-51st-state/?tbref=hp Kremlin Warns Donald Trump to Stay Away from Greenland - Russia Has 'Strategic Interests' in Arctic GOP Congressman to Introduce Bill to Authorize Trump to Retake Panama Canal Trump, the 'America First' candidate, has a new preoccupation: Imperialism apnews.com/article/trump-imperialism-canada-panama-greenland-b4b53445dee97398b498b79eab54d49b NYT: 'Here We Go Again': Trump's Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/asia/trump-greenland-panama.html Biden admin blacklists same Chinese company Hunter Biden partnered with in failed railway deal - Biden's own administration now admits that the company his son sought to partner with in a Greek deal is affiliated with the Chinese military Musk blasts Soros in series of posts after Biden gives him nation's top civilian award: 'Hatred of humanity' - Soros was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Joe Biden Uses Carter's Funeral to Warn Against 'Hate' and 'Abuse of Power' www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/01/09/joe-biden-uses-carters-funeral-warn-against-hate-abuse-power/ Michelle Obama Skips Jimmy Carter's Funeral and Is 'Still in Hawaii' for Extended Holiday: Report www.aol.com/lifestyle/michelle-obama-skips-jimmy-carters-170848809.html 'Dark Indeed': Horribly Anti-Christian Song Performed at Jimmy Carter's Funeral www.westernjournal.com/dark-indeed-horribly-anti-christian-song-performed-jimmy-carters-funeral/ Social media erupts over funeral rendition of Jimmy Carter's reported favorite song, 'Imagine' Chuck Schumer Is Quietly Working on a Plan to Turn Confirmation Hearings Into a Circus: Report www.westernjournal.com/chuck-schumer-quietly-working-plan-turn-confirmation-hearings-circus-report/ Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic U.S. senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago www.cbsnews.com/news/fetterman-trump-mar-a-lago/ Oversight Dems want Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case Appeals court allows Trump to file amicus brief against release of Jack Smith final report - "The report is nothing less than another attempted political hit job." New York Appeals Court denies Trump's request to halt sentencing Supreme Court declines Trump request to halt sentencing in NY case - Trump is set to face sentencing on Friday morning Donald Trump can be sentenced Friday in hush money case, Supreme Court says in 5-4 ruling www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/politics/supreme-court-donald-trump-sentencing?cid=ios_app Justice Amy Coney Barrett Sides with SCOTUS Liberals to Ensure Trump is a 'Convicted Felon' www.thekylebecker.com/p/justice-amy-coney-barrett-sides-with Court names new judge in Trump civil fraud case before reassigning previous judge hours later - Judge Arthur Engoron, accused of bias by Trump's legal team, had presided over the case Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election case Fox Loses Last-Ditch Effort to Stop Massive $2.7B Defamation Suit from Smartmatic news.yahoo.com/news/fox-news-loses-last-ditch-010404720.html Mark Zuckerberg Faces Backlash Against Free Speech from Meta Workers and Facebook 'Supreme Court' With 'Fact-Checkers' On Their Way Out at Facebook, Babylon Bee Notes 12 Times Platform Fact-Checked Satire www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/fact-checkers-way-facebook-babylon-bee-notes-12/ The TikTok Ban Heads to the Supreme Court Tomorrow - The Chinese-owned app is battling for survival as a deadline looms over its fate www.wsj.com/us-news/law/tiktok-ban-supreme-court-arguments-65506b1f Google Joins Parade of Tech Giants Donating $1 Million to Donald Trump's Inauguration Fund 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Acajutla, El Salvador earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000pixh/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Pangai, Tonga earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000pj2q/executive Over 80,000 people evacuating as seismic activity increases in Afar and Oromia, Ethiopia Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 21,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/RUIZ/2025A091955.html Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 19,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/POPO/2025A100024.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 17,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/FUEG/2025A100701.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 16,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/REVE/2025A100500.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANTAMA/2025A091625.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 14,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Ibu volcano in Indonesia erupts to 14,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Cyclone Dikeledi forms, forecast to rapidly intensify before landfall in Madagascar Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin due to persistent challenges caused by severe regional winter weather wtmj.com/news/2025/01/09/governor-tony-evers-declares-energy-emergency-in-wisconsin/ Canada Shares Firefighting Aircraft with L.A. After Its Own Disastrous Wildfires Elon Musk's SpaceX to Provide Free Starlink Terminals to Areas Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires California firefighters make some progress, but largest fires remain out of control LA telecom towers under threat as massive fire reaches top of Mount Wilson - The towers play a key role for telecommunications companies in the area Los Angeles officials raise death toll from fires to 7 www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/los-angeles-officials-raise-death-toll-from-fires-to-7/ Drone strikes firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-wildfires/drone-palisades-fire/3600068/ Deadly LA wildfires rip through Jewish communities, sparking action amid ashes www.timesofisrael.com/deadly-la-wildfires-rip-through-jewish-communities-sparking-action-amid-ashes/ US anti-Israel activists blame Israel for Los Angeles wildfire crisis - Far-left groups Code Pink and Jewish Voice for Peace tie catastrophic fires to funding for Israel www.timesofisrael.com/us-anti-israel-activists-blame-israel-for-los-angeles-wildfire-crisis/ LA County Fire mistakenly sends out emergency evacuation alert to entire county The L.A. Fires Have Started a Misinformation Storm www.yahoo.com/news/l-fires-started-misinformation-storm-232722428.html Police shoot down celebrities floating arson theories - On Thursday, Henry Winkler wrote on X, 'There is an arsonist here in LA' Report: Kenneth Fire in Woodland Hills Possible Arson, Suspect Detained LA Officials Issue Threats as Looters Begin Pillaging Wildfire Zones www.westernjournal.com/la-officials-issue-threats-looters-begin-pillaging-wildfire-zones/ Private firefighters hired to guard mansions from LA fires as 'entitled' millionaire is blasted over 'tone-deaf' post www.the-sun.com/news/13260262/la-fires-keith-wasserman-millionaire-private-firefighters/ Footage of California Wildfire Shows Entire Neighborhoods Completely Wiped Out, Goes Viral As Epic Fire Rages, Hollywood Reels in Shock - The Pacific Palisades homes of A-listers like Billy Crystal, Anthony Hopkins and John Goodman have burned to the ground www.thewrap.com/palisades-fire-hollywood/ "This is the Kind of Thing They Have Tribunals For" - Actor James Woods Blasts Political Leaders After His City is Destroyed by Fire and Reckless Democrats www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/actor-james-woods-talks-about-devastating-palisades-fire/ Olbermann urges fellow liberal to psychologically 'batter' conservatives who have fled homes due to LA fire - Olbermann said actor James Woods deserves to be mocked for having his house threatened by the California blazes Alex Marlow: Demand That Your Liberal Friends Explain Their Support for Democrats After the LA Fire Debacle Adam Carolla Predicts Los Angeles Fires Will Push Californians to Abandon Democrats: 'They're Going to Convert' Celebrities turn on Dems, blast LA mayor for fire response: 'Ruined our state' Real estate tycoon tells California to 'revolt and protest' Democrats who could have prevented fire disaster - Grant Cardone's Malibu home suffers severe damage in LA-area wildfires Comedian Steve Byrne Calls Gavin Newsom's Mismanagement of Los Angeles Fires 'Criminal' 'Why Was There No Water in the Hydrants?!" - Newsom Pretends to Be on the Phone with Biden as Angry Constituent Gets in His Face, Demands Answers on His Disastrous Fire Response www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/why-was-there-no-water-hydrants-newsom-pretends/ In 2023, Los Angeles Created DEI Bureau and Promoted Black Lesbian to Weed Out 'Bigoted' Firefighters on the Force www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/it-get-worse-los-angeles-created-dei-bureau/ 'Lesbians Get it Done': Pride Magazine Celebrates Gay Fire Chief's Leadership as California Fires Rage Zachary Levi blames 'incredibly poor' leadership for LA wildfires, suggests 'criminal negligence' at play - The Hollywood star compares the catastrophic wildfires to watching a 'post-apocalyptic war film' LA celebs slam Karen Bass, Dem officials over wildfires: 'The taxes we pay for 3rd world infrastructure is unbelievable' - "You have complete gridlock and not one traffic cop on the roads helping." LA Wildfires Among Costliest US Natural Disasters www.newsmax.com/newsfront/los-angeles-wildfires-home-insurance/2025/01/09/id/1194505/ California Fires Expose a $1 Trillion Hole in US Home Insurance - Homeowners in increasingly risky areas can't obtain adequate coverage as insurers flee the state to avoid losses Silicon Valley Sickos: Airbnb Tells Customer Los Angeles Wildfires Don't Count as 'Major Disruptive Event' Retired CAL Fire Battalion Chief: Budget Cuts Have Created Staffing Issues LA fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass against massive budget cuts that 'severely limited' wildfire response - Bass slashed the fire department's budget to prioritize spending on homelessness Los Angeles fire budget cut, hundreds of hydrants stolen for scrap before fires www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_751e0484-ce15-11ef-881c-63eef8ca9ea9.html LA gave away 'surplus' fire fighting equipment to Ukraine in 2022 - Just months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, hoses, nozzles, helmets, body armor, bunker gear, and other personal protective equipment were sent over to the Eastern European country Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-raises-federal-funding-initial-los-angeles-fire/story?id=117516448 Joe Biden Cracks Joke During White House Briefing on California Fires - Even Kamala Harris is Shocked www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/sick-joe-biden-cracks-joke-during-white-house/ Biden's 'fire away' remark during LA wildfire briefing shocks social media: 'Absolutely disgusting' Harris cancels final foreign trip because of California wildfires Trump told Rogan conditions in California were ripe for devastating wildfires due to poor water, forest management - "All they have to do is clean their forest." President Trump calls on Gavin Newsom to resign as governor of California Newsom claims Trump is 'politicizing' wildfires by slamming California climate change policies Bernie Sanders takes heat for blaming California wildfires on climate change: 'Global warming ate my homework' Hollywood Director Jim Jarmusch Blames Deadly L.A. Wildfires on 'Climate Deniers' Alaska sues Biden administration for 'irrational' restrictions on Trump-era oil and gas drilling mandate The Port Strike Has Been Averted and the Unions Are Giving All the Credit to Trump: 'Champion of the Working Men and Women of This Country' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/port-strike-has-been-averted-unions-are-giving/ Dockworkers union chief calls Trump 'hero' after reaching deal to avert strike thehill.com/business/5076200-dockworkers-union-praises-trump-contract-negotiations/?tbref=hp BlackRock Quits 'Net Zero' Climate Group www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/blackrock-climate-group/2025/01/09/id/1194497/ Within a Month, Six Largest U.S. Banks Leave UN Net-Zero Banking Alliance Elon Musk tweets probed by UK counter-extremism unit as alarm raised over risk to Britain - Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been using his platform X/Twitter to launch a barrage of attacks on the Labour government over the grooming gangs scandal www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/elon-musk-tweets-probed-uk-34453044 Trump weighs 100 executive orders - many on border security - for first day in office - Trump has promised that on Day 1 he would address the border debacle Biden left behind Rand Paul: We Believe Current Law 'Gives the President the Latitude to Stop the Migrant Invasion' Oregon county commissioner demands end to 'sanctuary state' laws after elderly man stabbed by illegal immigrant - "It's unfortunate that Oregon decides to protect criminal activity like this," Commissioner West said. Pope Francis: Migrants Are Not 'a Problem to Be Managed,' 'Ought to Be Welcomed' Man Convicted in Pizzagate Shooting Is Killed in Confrontation With Police www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/us/pizzagate-shooter-killed-police.html Diddy Documentary: Rapper's Mom Janice Threw Wild, Sex-Fueled Parties in His Childhood Home www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/diddy-documentary-rappers-mom-janice-threw-wild-sex/ Sexually explicit Facebook ads raise eyebrows in Europe www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ar-BB1ra2kY Female athletes were 'emotionally blackmailed' over SJSU trans volleyball scandal, Riley Gaines says Women's college basketball team with trans player forfeits match to Christian school over alleged anti-trans coach Federal judge strikes down Biden admin's Title IX rewrite - Critics argued the rewrite would allow trans inclusion in women's and girls sports www.foxnews.com/sports/federal-judge-strikes-down-biden-admins-title-ix-rewrite?intcmp=tw_fnc More Than 17K Physicians Urge Senate to Reject RFK Jr. www.newsmax.com/newsfront/physicians-letter-senate/2025/01/09/id/1194512/ UnitedHealthcare Interrupted Cancer Patient's Surgery to Demand Justification for Overnight Hospital Stay: 'Insurance Is Out of Control' W.H.O. Says Nothing Unusual in China as Citizens Report Respiratory Infection 'Mayhem' Commentary: How we could all soon freeze our bodies and outlive an apocalyptic disaster metro.co.uk/2025/01/08/soon-freeze-body-outlive-apocalyptic-disaster-22320089/ Birth Pang Tracker Link: Thank you Amy.
