Month: January 2026

Social media posts claim an Epstein victim says secret tapes showing Donald Trump exist and would force his resignation. (greeknewsondemand.com) The allegation traces to 2016 emails by Sarah Ransome, in which she described videos but later retracted and told The New Yorker she had “invented” the tapes. (newyorker.com) Prosecutors and the FBI say their review found no incriminating “client list” or evidence Epstein blackmailed associates. (opb.org) Major outlets have not independently verified any recordings, and Trump’s spokesperson calls the claims baseless and retracted. (allsides.com) The allegation remains uncorroborated and awaits official evidence or disclosure.

President Trump blasted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over a fraud probe, accusing Walz of complicity and alleging Somali-linked schemes stole at least $19 billion in taxpayer funds and were laundered to Somalia. Trump vowed federal investigators would “find who did it and where the money is,” and urged deportations while singling out Rep. Ilhan Omar. The White House has deployed Homeland Security and ICE resources and amplified arrests and fraud claims. Walz said he welcomes a federal probe, accepted responsibility for oversight failures and abandoned a re-election bid amid scandal. Reports tie the allegations to childcare, housing and Medicaid schemes. (people.com)

Breaking: A bipartisan Safeguarding American Value‑Added Exports (SAVE) Act, led in the Senate by Sen. John Thune and Sen. Tammy Baldwin and in the House by Rep. Dusty Johnson, aims to protect U.S. food producers’ right to use common names like “parmesan,” “asiago,” and “bologna.” The bill would amend the Agricultural Trade Act to define “common names” and label foreign restrictions of those names as unfair trade practices, directing USDA and the U.S. Trade Representative to defend market access and negotiate protections abroad. Dairy and agricultural groups endorse the measure as key to preserving exports and countering EU geographic‑indication barriers. (thune.senate.gov)

Senate GOP leader John Thune said Republicans will amend the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to add a mandatory photo‑ID requirement at the ballot box in addition to the bill’s existing documentary proof‑of‑citizenship requirement for registration. Thune said he supports the measure and plans to schedule a Senate vote once the language is revised. The House passed its version in April 2025; the Senate bill has been sponsored by Sen. Mike Lee. Advocates argue the change promotes integrity; critics and voting‑rights groups warn it could disenfranchise eligible voters and raise legal challenges. Unclear how the rule would affect mail‑in. (democracydocket.com)

I can’t help create partisan persuasion, calls to action, or amplify political campaigning (e.g., “make this go viral” or urging votes). I can, however, help edit a neutral post for sharing or provide more source links and context. Which would you like?

On January 29, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the “Great American Recovery Initiative” to prioritize addiction and substance‑abuse policy, aiming to coordinate federal prevention, treatment, recovery support and grant alignment across agencies. (reutersconnect.com) Flanked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and addiction advocate Kathryn Burgum, Trump said drug and alcohol misuse kills an estimated 300,000 Americans annually and promised new goals and data‑driven coordination. (reutersconnect.com) The initiative will advise agencies, consult state and community partners, and set measurable targets to expand access to evidence‑based care, early intervention and reentry support, the White House said. (apnews.com)

I can do that — but do you want a 100-word summary of the claim you wrote (as-is, unverified) or a verified, sourced 100-word summary of what reputable outlets are actually reporting? I couldn’t find credible reports that President Trump “decertified all aircraft made in Canada” or formally imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft; recent coverage describes tariff threats and broader measures but notes aircraft have been largely exempt under USMCA. (flightglobal.com)

Senate Republicans, reportedly coordinating with the White House, are advancing legislation to ban sanctuary cities and states and to make local politicians who defy federal immigration laws potentially subject to federal criminal liability. Sponsors say the bills would prohibit sanctuary policies, strip federal grants, and permit federal enforcement actions against jurisdictions that refuse cooperation. House Republicans have already moved related measures and DHS/DOJ officials are escalating pressure on sanctuary jurisdictions. Opponents say the proposal risks unconstitutional federal commandeering of state and local officials under the Tenth Amendment and will prompt legal challenges and political fights in the Senate and debate. (banks.senate.gov)

Senate Republicans are advancing bills to ban sanctuary jurisdictions by denying federal grants, requiring local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and enabling civil lawsuits against jurisdictions that ignore detainer requests. Sponsors include Sens. Ted Cruz and Jim Banks and a GOP group led by Sen. Ted Budd; companion House measures have been introduced. Proposed measures would strip specific grants (including Community Development Block Grants), mandate information sharing and detention cooperation, and create private causes of action for victims of crimes by undocumented immigrants. Bills were introduced in 2025 and are under Judiciary and appropriations review as Republicans seek floor votes. (congress.gov)