Month: January 2026

Zelensky’s Davos Performance: European Extortion?

At Davos, President Zelensky publicly accused European leaders of doing Vladimir Putin's bidding for refusing to seize frozen Russian central bank assets. That claim frames legal caution as betrayal and turns Allied debate into a test of loyalty. Here is why that matters for taxpayers, the rule of law, and real alliances.

Arizona AG’s Words Spark National Alarm

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes suggested that Arizona’s stand-your-ground law could apply if people could not identify masked federal agents. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned the comments and tied them to rising tensions around immigration enforcement, while stopping short of calling for a Department of Justice inquiry.

Ex-Senator on Trial for Alleged Drink Drugging

A former French senator is standing trial after a lawmaker says he slipped MDMA into her glass. He admits serving a drugged drink but says it was a mistake. The case raises questions about accountability among the powerful.

Trump Demands Cooperation From Democratic Leaders

President Trump issued a public list of demands to Democratic governors and mayors after unrest in Minneapolis tied to an alleged Border Patrol shooting. He ordered local officials to turn over undocumented suspects, urged Congress to end sanctuary cities, and put troops on standby while praising cooperation in Republican-led states. Legal, logistical, and political hurdles remain.