This Representative could use your prayers. Republican Representative Jim Baird of Indiana has been hospitalized after being involved in a car crash. President Trump has noted the crash was “pretty bad.” Fox News provided the latest update on Baird’s condition: Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., has been hospitalized after a car accident, Fox News has learned. Baird, 80, is responsive and in stable condition, Fox News sources said. Details about the incident remain unclear, although President Donald Trump said that the incident was “pretty bad” and that Baird’s wife was also injured. “I also want to send our best wishes to Congressman Jim Baird and his wife, who were recovering from a car accident,” Trump said Tuesday during remarks at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. “They’re going to be okay, but they had a pretty bad accident and we’re praying that they get out of that hospital very quickly.” Trump also paid tribute to Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., who has died at age 65. His death brings House Republicans’ majority down to 218–213. Baird, known on Capitol Hill for veterans and farming issues, has represented Indiana’s 4th Congressional District since 2019. The district is a largely rural, agriculture-heavy area in western and north-central Indiana. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has shared that Baird is having spinal issues: Speaker Johnson told House Republicans this morning he believed GOP Rep. Jim Baird was dealing with a spinal issue after a car crash, per sources Baird is 80. Trump said it was “a pretty bad accident, but he’d be OK.” Baird’s hospitalization again narrows the razor-thin House… — Meredith Lee Hill (@meredithllee) January 6, 2026 Independent reported the news of Baird’s crash comes as another Republican representative has died: News of the accident came as Republicans in D.C. mourn the death of Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California. His death, along with the resignation of Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, narrows the party’s control of the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 213. In 2022, Indiana U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, a Republican, was killed in a head-on vehicle collision in her northern Indiana district. Two of her staffers traveling with her and the woman driving the other vehicle also died. House Republicans mourn the loss of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. A lifelong resident of Northern California and a fourth-generation rice farmer, Congressman LaMalfa spent more than two decades in public service. He proudly represented California’s 1st Congressional District from… pic.twitter.com/nTFSiEXUlE — House Republicans (@HouseGOP) January 6, 2026

President Trump is looking to boot Represnative Thomas Massie of Kentucky out of Congress. On Monday night, Trump in a lengthy post on Truth Social announced he has endrosed a retired Navy Seal for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Trump stated former Navy Seal Ed Gallrein has his total endorsement and will not let Kentucky down like Rep. Massie. The Hill reported more on Trump’s endorsment: President Trump touted retired Navy SEAL officer Ed Gallrein, who’s challenging Trump critic Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in the GOP primary, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, calling his endorsee “A WINNER WHO WILL NOT LET KENTUCKY DOWN!” “A Brave Combat Veteran, Ed knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Defend our Country, Support our Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH,” Trump wrote, lauding the retired Navy SEAL as a candidate who “happens to be central casting.” Trump also noted Gallrein’s recent support for the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela, calling Gallrein a “big fan” of the operation. The president, whose post included a photo of the two of them in the Oval Office, urged the party to rally around Gallrein, saying he had heard several others might be exploring a potential bid for Massie’s seat. Trump also lashed out at the Kentucky congressman, describing him as “Third Rate Congressman Thomas Massie, a Weak and Pathetic RINO.” Massie responded to Trump’s post by using it as a call to donate to this campaign. “It happened again today! Why do I get attacked weekly?” Massie wrote on X, including a fundraising link in his post. “Because I’m the only Republican who refuses to rubber stamp foreign aid, endless deficits, and unnecessary wars. I’m also exposing sex traffickers.” Massie is fighting for his political life in the May 19 GOP primary for Kentucky’s comfortably Republican 4th Congressional District. Two other Republicans — former nurse Nicole Lee Ethington and physician Robert Wells — are also vying for the GOP nod. Massie has bucked Trump and the GOP on a number of issues, including helming efforts to gather signatures for a discharge petition that required the Justice Department to release documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Take a look: Here was Massie’s response: i ain’t reading all thatim happy for u thoor sorry that happened pic.twitter.com/kzxZFX0yk0 — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) January 6, 2026 The Herald Leader reported Gallrein is off to a hot start when it comes to fundraising: Rep. Thomas Massie’s Trump-endorsed GOP primary opponent is off to a hot fundraising start. Ed Gallrein, a Shelby County veteran of the Navy SEAL special operations force, raised $1.2 million in the final quarter of 2025, according to a release from Gallrein’s team Friday. He launched his campaign in mid-October. President Donald Trump endorsed Gallrein near the end of a contentious year between himself and Massie.

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who was awarded last year’s Nobel Peace prize, is speaking out after the capture of Nicolas Maduro. We’ve never seen an operation like the one the U.S. military pulled off over the weekend. In one swift act with zero American casualties, they toppled a socialist regime and took a dictator into custody to answer for his crimes. In light of all this, Machado says that President Trump deserves her peace prize even more now. In an interview with Sean Hannity, Machado said, “I believe he deserved it on October, imagine now!” Watch here: Spot on. Machado also said that January 3rd will go down in history as a day of liberation in Venezuela. Fox News has more: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says January 3 will go down as a “day that justice defeated tyranny” following the American capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro. The Trump administration announced on Saturday that U.S. forces had captured the dictator and his wife Cilia Flores after successful “large-scale” military strikes targeting the Venezuelan government. The dictator and his wife are now being held in New York while they wait to face narco-terrorism charges against them. “January 3rd will go down in history as the day justice defeated tyranny,” Machado told “Hannity” on Monday. “It’s a milestone, and it’s not only huge for the Venezuelan people and our future, I think it’s a huge step for humanity, for freedom, and human dignity.” Machado told Fox News the victory is “historic” and a “huge step” towards a democratic transition for the country. “A free Venezuela means, first, a security ally, dismantling the criminal hub of the Americas and turning it into a security shield, the strongest ally to dismantle all these criminal structures that have made so much damage and harm to our people and to the American people as well,” she said. “Secondly, we will turn Venezuela into the energy hub of the Americas. We will bring rule of law. We will open markets. We will give security to foreign investment. Third, we’ll bring millions of Venezuelans that have been forced to flee their country back home, to build a strong nation, prosperous nation, open society. We will [leave] behind all the destruction this socialist regime, criminal regime, has brought to our people and turn Venezuela into the main ally of the United States in Latin America.” President Trump is the true Peacemaker-in-Chief. He’s already making great strides to achieve his New Year’s resolution — “world peace!” I can’t wait to see what else this year brings. How about you?

Is this a signal that Iran will be the next country to face a possible U.S. military attack? Just a day after President Trump successfully launched a military operation to arrest the dictator of Venezuela, President Trump invited Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina to take a trip on Air Force One. While on Air Force One, Graham handed President Trump a hat with the phrase “Make Iran Great Again” and proceeded to take a picture with Trump, which he later uploaded on X. KOMO reported more on Graham’s move: South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday posted a picture of himself with President Donald Trump holding a “Make Iran Great Again” hat. “Another great day with @POTUS who has brought America back, stronger than ever, at home and abroad. God bless our Commander in Chief and all of the brave men and women who serve under him,” he wrote on X. He said he was proud to be an American. “God bless and protect the brave people of Iran who are standing up to tyranny,” his post concluded. The post comes after deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. Army forces over the weekend. Take a look: Another great day with @POTUS who has brought America back, stronger than ever, at home and abroad. God bless our Commander in Chief and all of the brave men and women who serve under him. I’m proud to be an American. God bless and protect the brave people of Iran who are… pic.twitter.com/V7Y6XsO680 — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 5, 2026 Senator Graham wore the hat in an appearance on Fox News: Backup here if needed: Make Iran great again pic.twitter.com/9IHS2n8yU6 — Tommy Robinson (@TRobinsonNewEra) January 5, 2026 NBC News reported in recent weeks that the citizens of Iran have been protesting against the regime in control: Widespread protests have rocked Iran for more than a week and led to increasing violent clashes with security forces, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten intervention if a crackdown continues. The protests, which started with economic grievances by shopkeepers in Tehran and quickly spread to remote cities in provinces like Fars and Lorestan, where protesters chanted slogans against the ruling clerics, have raised pointed questions for the country’s leaders about how much support they really enjoy. Ali Larijani, who serves as the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, alleged Friday without providing evidence that Israel and the U.S. were stoking the escalating demonstrations. And Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said in a post on X that Trump’s threat of intervention makes U.S. bases in the region “legitimate targets.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump had said that if Iran “violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue.” He did not specify what this would mean.

Another Georgia state representative has just been indicted for fraud. (Now-former) Democrat Rep. Karen Bennett is facing federal charges for allegedly making false statements on an application for pandemic unemployment assistance. BREAKING: Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett (D) indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining covid unemployment benefits pic.twitter.com/ZH4PwD88d5 — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 6, 2026 Bennett was indicted by a federal grand jury. She is accused of lying about her job and hiding income to collect thousands of dollars in COVID-era benefits back in 2020. This clip has more details: Backup here if needed: BREAKING: Democrat Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett federally indicted for fraud. Bennett—a Black Lives Matter and Defund the Police activist is the 2nd GA lawmaker charged with defrauding taxpayers in the last month. The entire Democratic Party are fraudsters. pic.twitter.com/1PutMATAB5 — Dapper Detective (@Dapper_Det) January 6, 2026 This marks the second time a Georgia lawmaker has been indicted on fraud related to pandemic relief programs. Last month, Democrat Rep. Sharon Henderson was charged in a similar case. AJC Politics has more: Prosecutors say the Stone Mountain Democrat improperly collected $13,940 in federal unemployment benefits and supplements in 2020 after falsely stating that the pandemic prevented her from working. Court filings indicate she pleaded not guilty. She and her attorney didn’t immediately return calls seeking comment. State Rep. Sharon Henderson, a Democrat from Newton County, was charged in December with fraud related to government assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Henderson has pleaded not guilty. During the 2020 pandemic lockdown, the federal government extended unemployment benefits to people who were unable to work. Bennett applied for and received the payments, but prosecutors say she was never prevented from doing her job at a physical therapy business, saying her role with the company was administrative and that she worked from a home office both before and during the pandemic. At the same time, prosecutors say, Bennett disclosed receiving $300 weekly from the Georgia General Assembly — but failed to report additional wages from her business and a church job that paid $905 per week. She also stated she was actively searching for work even though she wasn’t, according to the charges. Rep. Bennett resigned on the first of the month amid the scandal. Georgia Recorder reported: In a resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp, Bennett, who was first elected in 2012, did not give a reason for her departure. “I am proud of the work accomplished by the Georgia General Assembly when we came together to advance policies that strengthened our state and improved the lives of all Georgians,” she wrote. “Serving in this capacity has truly been a labor of love and one that I will miss.” Another one busted, but I have a feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg of corruption in the Democrat party. Maybe that’s why they have so much sympathy for scammers like the ones in Minnesota who run daycare centers for invisible children… Lock up all the fraudsters — both foreign and domestic!

As WLT Report covered earlier, Governor Tim Walz has officially dropped out of the 2026 Minnesota Gubernatorial Race. Walz’s decision to suddenly drop out comes as over a billion dollars of fraud from Healthcare and Daycare was exposed in the state. Now with Walz out of the picture, Democrats are jockeying to be the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. The Hill reported who has the best shot to be Walz’s replacement: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) stunning decision to drop his reelection bid is raising speculation that Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) may run for the seat, thrilling members of her party at a time when they find themselves ensnared in a growing political scandal over widespread fraud. The New York Times reported that Walz and Klobuchar met on Sunday, a day before Walz officially announced his move to forgo a run for a third term. A source close to Klobuchar told NewsNation she was “considering it” but hadn’t made a final decision yet. A potential Klobuchar gubernatorial bid is seen as a boon for Democrats, who have struggled to counter Republican attacks over the fraud scandal as they look to win races for governor and Senate this year. “I think it’s kind of a no-brainer for the Democrats for her to step in this space, and I think it all but assures them victory coming up,” said Sean Oyaas, who served as a top political aide on the Walz-Flanagan campaign from 2018-22. Walz announced Monday he would forgo his reelection bid for a third term as the widespread fraud scandal roiled his campaign. Prosecutors allege that as much as $9 billion has been stolen as part of a sweeping fraud scheme involving state-administered social welfare programs, such as food assistance for children in need. Here was U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s response to Walz dropping out of the race: Governor Walz made the difficult decision to focus on his job and the challenges facing our state rather than campaigning and running for reelection. He has always dedicated his career to delivering for Minnesota — from providing school breakfast and lunches to our kids to… — Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) January 5, 2026 Full text: Governor Walz made the difficult decision to focus on his job and the challenges facing our state rather than campaigning and running for reelection. He has always dedicated his career to delivering for Minnesota — from providing school breakfast and lunches to our kids to passing gun safety legislation to maintaining our state’s AAA bond rating. He is a true public servant. On the Republican side of the race, the CEO of MyPillow is looking to replace Walz. Help flip Minnesota in 2026!https://t.co/8zZVI7GvB1 I’m running for Governor to restore truth, transparency, and leadership to our great state on Minnesota. We’ve seen the damage of radical policies – rising crime, failing schools, and corrupt elections. Enough is enough.… pic.twitter.com/ZLvxHJPzeU — Mike Lindell (@realMikeLindell) January 2, 2026 AP reported more on Lindell’s run for Governor: Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz in 2026. Lindell made the announcement at a news conference at his MyPillow factory in the Minneapolis suburb of Shakopee that he streamed live on his Lindell TV conservative news platform. He said his political opponents had tried to shut him and his company down because of his support for Trump’s claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him. “Well, it didn’t work. I’m still standing. MyPillow is still standing,” Lindell said. “And now I want you to know that I will stand for you as governor of the state of Minnesota.” Machinery banged and hissed loudly in the background as workers packaged MyPillows. He went straight from his announcement into a live interview with another Trump ally, conservative strategist Steve Bannon, on his “War Room” podcast.

And, there it is. The suspect who (allegedly) broke into Vice President JD Vance’s home in Cincinnati, OH identifies as a so-called ‘transgender woman.’ Born William DeFoor, the 26-year-old recently started going by the name “Julia.” As it turns out, he is also the son of two prominent, wealthy pediatricians. His father donated to both Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, as well as other Democrat causes. Here are the details: BREAKING: William DeFoor, the 26 year old man who attempted to BREAK IN to VP JD Vance’s home this morning, is “TRANS” and began using the name “Julia” OF COURSE! He was also a BIG donor to Kamala Harris and other Democrats TRANSGENDERISM IS A MENTAL ILLNESS. ASYLUMS NOW! pic.twitter.com/kxnpMqGqxG — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 5, 2026 BREAKING: JD Vance home attacker identified as trans child of Democrat donor surgeon. The individual accused of smashing windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home has been identified as Julia DeFoor, a 26-year-old transgender woman formerly known as William DeFoor. He is… pic.twitter.com/7Hx9ov2Va5 — I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) January 5, 2026 BREAKING: JD Vance home attacker identified as trans child of Democrat donor surgeon. The individual accused of smashing windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home has been identified as Julia DeFoor, a 26-year-old transgender woman formerly known as William DeFoor. He is the son of two wealthy Democratic donors. DeFoor was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after breaking into the Vance family’s Cincinnati residence with a hammer. Raised in luxury in Hyde Park and educated at elite private schools, he is the son of William and Catherine DeFoor, prominent pediatric doctors who have donated thousands to Democratic campaigns, including those of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. DeFoor grew up in a million-dollar house in an expensive area and attended elite private schools. The New York Post has more on DeFoor and his parents’ histories: It’s unclear whether DeFoor identifies as transgender or nonbinary, but he recently appeared to be posting under the name Julia DeFoor. Cops listed the suspect’s name as William, and his gender as male. In his mugshot, DeFoor has an unkempt, matted mullet – and a dead-eyed stare. DeFoor’s father, also named William, is a successful Harvard University graduate. He boasts a decades-long history as a pediatric urologist in Cincinnati and works as a professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine. The family lives in a $1.3 million house in the city’s wealthy Hyde Park neighborhood. The elder DeFoor donated thousands to Kamala Harris’ failed presidential campaign in 2024 after years of small contributions to a PAC that lobbied for urologists, according to federal records. He is also a longtime Democratic supporter, according to his public contributions. He donated upwards of $5,000 to former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris’ respective campaigns in 2020 and 2024. He also previously backed a federal assault weapons ban in the wake of the Uvalde Elementary School shooting, according to his Facebook. The younger DeFoor appeared to have a fall from grace after graduating from the Summit Country Day School in 2018, where he was hailed as a candidate for the US Presidential Scholars Program. He had a brief two-year stint at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, but appeared to drop out in 2020, according to his Facebook. He said earlier this year he was attending Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. The younger William DeFoor (a.k.a “Julia”) also has a criminal background involving trespassing and vandalism. Cincinatti news outlet WLWT reported: In 2023, DeFoor was arrested for trespassing at UC Health’s Psychiatric Emergency Services building and failing to disclose personal information. He was found not competent to stand trial and charges were dismissed. In 2024, he was charged with two counts vandalism for breaking a front window to a Hyde Park business. Records show DeFoor was granted “treatment in lieu of conviction” and treatment was still ongoing. Shocked? How many is this now? I’ve lost count. Trans violence is an epidemic that has gotten totally out of control. This has to stop pic.twitter.com/JbihPB015c — The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) January 5, 2026 This is what happens when you feed and fuel people’s delusions instead of treating them like the mental illness they truly are. It needs to end. Your thoughts?

Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) is taking steps toward a Senate run for the seat held by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Axios reports. The outlet reports that Peltola is expected to make a formal announcement later this month. Mary Peltola is expected to formally announce a challenge to Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) later this month, according to two people familiar with the plans (Axios) pic.twitter.com/EfAuNExHRz — Political Polls (@PpollingNumbers) January 6, 2026 Axios has more: Landing Peltola in Alaska would give Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) another opportunity to go on offense in 2026, as he looks to recruit his way out of a difficult map. Peltola won two House elections in Alaska before narrowly losing in 2024 to Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) under the state’s ranked-choice voting system. President Trump carried the state by 13 percentage points in 2024. Peltola has been interviewing potential campaign managers, though she has kept it vague whether the role would be for a Senate or gubernatorial bid, according to one of the people familiar with the matter. But she has also indicated to allies that she is leaning toward a Senate run, according to two additional people familiar with the matter. Peltola, and one of her top aides, did not respond to requests for comment. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee did not comment. Recent polls showed a tight contest in a hypothetical race between Peltola and Sullivan. Alaska Research Survey poll | 10/10-10/15 Alaska Senate Mary Peltola 48%Dan Sullivan 46% (incumbent)Undecided 6% pic.twitter.com/lbIK5YHzZF — Politics & Poll Tracker (@PollTracker2024) October 21, 2025 Alaska Public Media explained: Peltola hasn’t declared her intention to run in any race for 2026 but is considered a potential candidate for Senate or governor. The progressive firm Data for Progress conducted the poll, at its own expense. Jason Katz-Brown, an Anchorage-based advisor at the firm, said the results in the Senate race are largely holding steady from its last poll. “Earlier this summer we had her down by one (percentage point). Now we have her up by one, but that’s well within the margin of error,” he said. “I think we can’t conclude anything about that race. It’s just super, super close, if Peltola were to run for Senate.” The poll also had Peltola leading in a field of nine candidates for governor – the others being Republicans who actually are running for the office. It shows Anchorage businesswoman Bernadette Wilson in second place. But once lower-ranking Republicans are removed, former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson comes in second.

A frightening hike at Utah’s Arches National Park took a dangerous turn when a hiker became trapped in quicksand. Thanks to a swift rescue effort, the situation ended safely with everyone breathing a sigh of relief.

A frightening hike at Utah’s Arches National Park took a dangerous turn when a hiker became trapped in quicksand. Thanks to a swift rescue effort, the situation ended safely with everyone breathing a sigh of relief.