After Dan Bongino’s departure as Deputy Director at the FBI, his replacement has just been chosen. Christopher Raia, an FBI veteran who has been running the agency’s New York office, will serve as co-deputy director alongside Andrew Bailey. Check it out: FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR: The head of the FBI’s New York field office, Christopher Raia, is expected to step into the bureau’s deputy director role, assuming the No. 2 spot previously held by Dan Bongino. pic.twitter.com/AwxK9V3y5v — NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) January 10, 2026 JUST IN: FBI veteran Christopher Raia has been named co-deputy director of the federal law enforcement agency after Dan Bongino’s departure. Source: Fox News pic.twitter.com/hG3chbzOcQ — Ashley (TeamTrump47) (@TeamTrump47) January 9, 2026 Christopher Raia has been serving at the FBI since 2003. He will begin at his new role in D.C. on Monday. The FBI says that the current head of the FBI’s New York field office, Christopher Raia, is being appointed as the agency’s co-deputy director — taking over the position @dbongino just left. Sources say Raia is expected to start in his new position as early as Monday. This… — Mike Levine (@MLevineReports) January 9, 2026 The FBI says that the current head of the FBI’s New York field office, Christopher Raia, is being appointed as the agency’s co-deputy director — taking over the position @dbongino just left. Sources say Raia is expected to start in his new position as early as Monday. This means that an agent will once again be in a deputy director role atop the FBI. Earlier this year, the FBI Agents’ Association said that, after being nominated as FBI director, @FBIDirectorKash assured the association’s leadership that an active FBI agent would take the reins of the deputy director — but Bongino then ended up as deputy director. When former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey became Bongino’s co-deputy director in September, there still wasn’t an active FBI agent in the deputy director position. Now there will be. The New York Post has more: Raia, a career agent, was asked to take the FBI’s No. 2 position and he accepted, the bureau spokesperson said. Raia will report to Washington, DC, on Monday to start the new job. As deputy director, Raia will assist FBI Director Kash Patel and Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey manage the bureau’s more than 30,000 employees. Raia’s hiring means the unusual three-person leadership structure at the FBI – implemented when Bailey was hired in August amid reports of infighting at the bureau surrounding the handling of an investigation into pedophile Jeffrey Epstein – will remain in place. The new deputy director has been with the bureau since 2003 and served as the FBI’s top counterterrorism official before leading the New York Field Office. It’s unclear who will replace Raia in New York.

President Trump is truly one-of-a-kind. During today’s very important meeting with American oil company executives about Venezuela, President Trump was seen wearing two pins on his jacket. One was an American flag. The other was a hilarious bobble-head depiction of himself! Take a look at this: LMAO! President Trump is currently wearing a TRUMP BOBBLEHEAD lapel pin while speaking to the oil executives How can’t you love this president pic.twitter.com/cvHr7TdwYo — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 9, 2026 At the meeting, Fox News‘s Peter Doocy asked President Trump about the very special pin. President Trump called it his “Happy Trump” pin and explained that it’s because he’s never really happy or satisfied — not “until we Make America Great Again!” Watch his full answer here: .@POTUS: “Somebody gave me this. You know what that is? That’s called a ‘Happy Trump’ — and considering the fact that I’m never happy… I’m never satisfied — I will never be satisfied until we Make America Great Again!” https://t.co/0EOARWhXTJ pic.twitter.com/6fRpflGj4I — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 9, 2026 Here’s a closer look at the “Happy Trump” lapel pin: BREAKING: President Trump is wearing a “Bobblehead Trump” lapel pin during his meeting with oil executives! Only Trump! pic.twitter.com/Wa8lkcHF07 — The Patriot Oasis (@ThePatriotOasis) January 9, 2026 I love it! What a legend. In case you’re curious, it looks like the “Happy Trump” pin was available on Amazon here, but it’s currently sold out: Take a look at some of these great replies on X: Big Beautiful Bobblehead — “Shall Not Be Infringed” (@jasoho1) January 9, 2026 I love seeing the Happy GOAT. — Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) January 9, 2026 “We wants it. We needs it. Must have the precioussss.” — @rosie226 (@Rosie0226) January 9, 2026 We need a JD Vance version — stat! It needs to happen pic.twitter.com/DVb12cogXM — Brandie with a (@BrandieWithABee) January 9, 2026

Trusted medical experts like Dr. Peter McCullough warned months ago that this year’s flu season would be one for the record books, in part because this year’s more virulent flu variant would not respond to the so-called “flu vaccine.” Dr. McCullough told Real America’s Voice: “This year’s dominant H3N2 strain is unlikely to respond well to the current flu vaccine formulation, despite millions of Americans receiving it.” Dr. McCullough was, unfortunately, absolutely correct. This year’s flu is more deadly, more virulent and the flu vaccine is doing almost nothing to stop its spread. And now the mainstream media is catching on. According to NBC News: Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are likely to continue to rise in the coming weeks. At least 5,000 people have died this season, including nine children. For the week ending Dec. 27, the CDC reported that nearly 1 in 10 outpatient visits nationwide — 8.2% — were for flu-like illnesses. That’s the highest logged since the CDC started tracking such visits in 1997. The flu has accounted for more than 11 million illnesses this season and 120,000 hospitalizations. Forty-five states are experiencing high to very high levels of flu activity. Symptoms are familiar—fever, chills, fatigue, cough, sore throat—but reports suggest they are more intense and longer-lasting than what many people are used to. Most frightening is that as bad as it is, it is likely to get worse: Because the latest data is from the week of Christmas, it doesn’t yet reflect illnesses caused by holiday travel and gatherings. “It’s still too soon to know what the impact of the holiday season is going to be on flu activity,” said Krista Kniss, an epidemiologist in the CDC’s influenza division. “We’re not anywhere close to being done.” THE KEY TO AVOIDING HOSPITILIZATION:  EARLY TREATMENT While trying to avoid the flu is important, the reality is that sometimes there is nothing you can do to prevent you from getting sick, that’s when early treatment becomes so important. Early treatment with prescription antivirals can shorten the length and severity of the flu and avoid dangerous hospitalizations or trips to the Emergency room. That’s why many families choose to keep The Wellness Company’s Contagion Emergency Kit on hand. It includes physician-prescribed antiviral options—including Tamiflu, when appropriate—so treatment can begin at the first sign of illness, not days later after pharmacy delays or packed urgent care visits. When flu hits hard, timing can make a real difference. ACT TODAY TO BE PREPARED! This winter isn’t about fear — it’s about being informed and prepared. Flu strains change Vaccine effectiveness varies Respiratory viruses surge during travel and indoor gatherings Be prepared for whatever this flu season brings and avoid the worst of it with early treatment via the Contagion Emergency Kit!  And save 10%! Here’s exactly how you do it… When you hit Checkout, look for this Box: Type in WLT and hit Enter and you’ll see it will instantly take 10% off your purchase price. Who loves ya baby? (Note: The information provided is intended for generalized informational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice or used as a substitute for professional healthcare guidance. It is your responsibility to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding the purchase, possession, and use of prescription medications. Thank you for supporting businesses like the one presenting a sponsored message in this article and ordering through the links provided, which benefits WLTReport. We appreciate your support and the opportunity to keep you SAFE and HEALTY!)

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A woman from Minnesota died in the U.S. Virgin Islands after a shark ripped her arm off. According to the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, Arlene Lillis, 56, was pronounced dead after the attack. The attack happened at Dorcsh Beach on St. Croix. Several people called 911, and a nurse attempted to save her by swimming to her side. Sad News: A Minnesota woman died on Thursday after a shark chomped her arm off while she was visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands pic.twitter.com/RcmCgB0m3K — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) January 10, 2026 NBC News has more: First responders on the island of St. Croix were called at about 4:28 p.m. local time with reports of “a female who was suspected to be bitten by a shark at Dorsch Beach,” according to a Virgin Islands Police Department statement. Firefighters “confirmed that the female lost an arm during the attack” and she “later succumbed to her injures,” police said. The victim was identified as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Detroit Lakes, in northwest Minnesota near the border with North Dakota. Christopher Carroll, a registered nurse from Spanish Fork, Utah who was on vacation with his wife, heard a woman screaming from the water and he frantically swam out to help her. “When I got maybe 10, 15 yards from her, I could see all the blood in the water, and that’s when I realized, ‘Oh, God, this is a shark attack or something,’ ” Carroll told NBC News. There were some reports of a possible second victim, but rescue crews did not find anyone else. “I knew it was a big, big shark,” Carroll said, according to NBC News. “And that was the most terrifying moments … knowing that there’s blood in the water, knowing there’s a very large shark that’s aggressive and not knowing if it’s still there. Is it coming back? Is it going to come back for her? Is it going to hit me?” he continued. World News Tonight provided video coverage: A Minnesota woman visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands has been killed after suffering a shark bite. First responders on the scene indicated that the 56-year-old woman lost her arm and later died from her injuries. @VictorOquendo has details. https://t.co/JLoMl2zrh1 pic.twitter.com/tt2iP6GFTr — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) January 10, 2026 Fox News shared further: Police have not shared if the shark has been located, or what led to the attack. “Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of the victim, and with everyone who witnessed this tragedy,” Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. wrote in a statement. “We have been briefed on the information known at this time, and we are grateful to the bystanders who acted immediately to render aid and to the first responders who worked urgently and bravely in an effort to save her life.” Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach also expressed condolences and gratitude to first responders. “On behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands, I extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and all who are grieving this loss,” Roach wrote. “In moments like this, we are reminded how quickly life can change. We thank the individuals on the scene who stepped forward to help, and we commend our first responders for their swift action and professionalism under extremely difficult circumstances.” The investigation is ongoing, according to authorities.