Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appoints new SBU chief, Major General Yevhen Khmara, to strengthen Kyivs stance in the war with Russia and prepare for potential peace talks. Khmara, a veteran of the Alfa special operations force, replaces outgoing SBU chief General Vasyl Malyuk, who stepped down amid pressure from Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for flexibility and toughness in Ukraines approach, hinting at further changes as the war continues.

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U.S. Revises Childhood Immunization Schedule, Reducing Four Vaccines; Parents Gain More Input, Core Protections Remain Strong

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Floridas Agriculture Commissioner, Wilton Simpson, unveiled plans for a new interdiction station on the states northern border, aiming to curb the influx of contraband, stolen goods, and illegal immigrants. The station, a collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation, will bolster recent successes in recovering stolen semi-trailers and dismantling fuel theft rings. Simpson highlighted the involvement of organized retail crime groups, many linked to immigration enforcement, in the theft of goods and flipping of stolen items, causing significant financial losses to businesses and communities. The new station aims to strengthen interdiction efforts and disrupt cross-jurisdictional trafficking routes.

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In an unprecedented move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised The New York Times and The Washington Post for delaying a story about a secret U.S. operation to capture Venezuelas leader, Nicolas Maduro. The operation, which involved U.S. troops, was successful with no casualties. Rubio highlighted the importance of operational security and thanked the media for prioritizing the safety of American lives over scoops.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth embarked on a nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour, visiting the Huntington Ingalls shipyard in Newport News, Virginia. The tour highlighted the importance of shipbuilding for the local economy and national security, with Hampton Roads being a key naval shipbuilding hub. Hegseth emphasized the need for more workers in the region, as local leaders grapple with a workforce shortage that could leave forty thousand jobs unfilled. Newport News is investing in housing and infrastructure to attract and retain workers, while recent reports warn of Navy challenges that Hegseths tour aims to address through faster innovation and smarter contracts.

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Trump Administration Launches Massive Immigration Enforcement Operation in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Targeting Fraud and Deportations

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is challenging New York Citys new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, predicting a potential exodus of Wall Street firms to Texas due to Mamdanis socialist policies. Johnson, a Republican, believes Dallas could surpass New York as the nations financial capital, citing its growth in finance jobs and favorable business environment. He offers tax breaks and grants to attract firms like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo. Mamdanis rent freeze, tax hikes, and high income tax for million-earners are criticized by Johnson as un-American and driving talent away. Dallas boasts affordable housing, top schools, safety, and quick permits, attracting businesses with its New York-level finance but at a lower cost.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is demanding answers from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over alleged widespread fraud in state social services and Medicaid programs. Comer wants Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to testify at a public hearing on February tenth, twenty twenty-six. The probe builds on the Feeding Our Future scandal, where crooks allegedly stole tens of millions meant for kids meals during the pandemic. Walz, a Democrat whos been governor since twenty nineteen, now faces questions on how this happened on his watch. Comer says Walz cant dodge accountability, even if hes stepping down. The American people deserve answers now. Investigators are digging deeper into fourteen high-risk Medicaid services, with billions in billings since twenty eighteen. Suspected fraud could top nine billion dollars. The committee wants documents, emails, suspicious activity reports from the Treasury, and interviews with state officials. Meanwhile, a separate hearing on January seventh will hear from Minnesota Republican lawmakers on public assistance fraud. Walz and Ellison havent responded yet, but as prosecutions roll on, the pressure keeps building in this unfolding state scandal.

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New research from the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank challenges conventional wisdom, suggesting that last years tariff hikes under the Trump administration may have lowered inflation instead of raising it. The study, based on a century and a half of data, indicates that significant tariff increases could push unemployment higher and ease price pressures, potentially warranting interest rate cuts. However, the researchers caution that historical patterns may not perfectly apply today due to the increased reliance on imported parts in U.S. manufacturing and the lack of economic uncertainty and stock market drops following the tariff shocks. As this debate unfolds, it could significantly influence how policymakers approach the economy in the future.

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Barksdale Air Force Base, home to U.S. nuclear weapons, shares a property with a Chinese businessman, Eugene Ji, raising concerns about potential espionage or sabotage. Ji, linked to Chinas Communist Party, owns two golf courses near the base, which he markets as hubs for Chinese-American networking. Lawmakers urge stricter safeguards to protect strategic military sites.

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