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An American deal over Greenland takes shape as the DOJ arrests protestors linked to the Minnesota church-storming, the Trump administration delivers a pro-life victory as the March for Life heads to D.C., and the Australian government sparks controversy with new gun control and “anti-hate” laws. It’s Friday, January 23, 2026, and this is the news you need to know to start your day. Today’s edition of the Morning Wire podcast can be heard below: Trump’s Greenland Deal New details have emerged regarding Trump’s historic Greenland deal, as Vice President JD Vance and the DOJ crack down on demonstrators in Minneapolis. After President Donald Trump’s highly publicized address to the World Economic Forum, where he reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland and doubled down on his threat of new tariffs, the Europeans came to the table with an offer of their own, and President Trump seemed to like it, saying he’d agreed to the framework of a deal. That agreement stops short of giving the United States outright control of Greenland, but reportedly makes way for the U.S. to expand its military presence on the island. In Minnesota, the administration is cracking down on activists who invaded a Christian church service over the weekend. At least three of the activists have been arrested. Vance traveled to the state this week to show support for the federal agents carrying out the president’s immigration enforcement agenda. March For Life 2026 On the heels of a pivotal announcement from the Trump administration banning the use of aborted fetal tissue in research, hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers are expected in Washington, D.C., on Friday for the annual March for Life. On Thursday, the National Institutes of Health ended the use of abortion-derived human fetal tissue in federally funded research. Notably, though, if someone wants to donate tissue from a miscarriage, NIH can use that for research. The new policy is another win for the pro-life movement on the eve of its 2026 rally. The March for Life will be headlined by Vice President Vance. The theme this year is “Life is a gift.” Australia’s New Anti-Hate Law In response to the terrorist massacre at Bondi Beach, Australia has passed new “anti-hate” and gun control laws that have sparked more controversy. Dan Ryan, the executive director of the National Conservative Institute of Australia, says the “anti-hate” laws in particular are a serious invasion of Australian freedom of speech. According to Ryan, the new legal codes would allow the government to outlaw groups that have engaged in “hate crimes,” even if no other existing statute had been violated. Both sets of new laws ignore the real problems that led to the Bondi Beach attack. As Ryan says, “The underlying cause of what occurred in Bondi and the underlying cause of the sort of ethnic tensions that are playing out on the street has been the problems with our immigration program in Australia.”

Federal immigration enforcement agents deployed chemical smoke against Minneapolis residents documenting routine immigration operations, raising urgent questions about excessive force and constitutional violations of First Amendment rights. Federal Agents Deploy Chemical Weapons Against Observers U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino deployed a “pocket tactical green smoke” canister at Minneapolis residents on January 21, 2026, during immigration enforcement activities near Mueller Park in the Lowry Hill East neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM after federal agents detained two Latino individuals near Blaisdell Avenue and West 28th Street, drawing approximately 30 protesters and observers. Bovino issued three verbal warnings before deploying the Defense Technology canister, which left visible green stains in the snow and required medical attention for affected individuals. Pattern of Aggressive Enforcement Tactics Emerges This Minneapolis deployment follows Commander Bovino’s October 23, 2025, incident in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, where he threw a gas canister at demonstrators without providing a verbal warning. That earlier action violated a judge’s temporary restraining order limiting the use of force and became central evidence in court proceedings challenging the tactics of Operation Midway Blitz. The Trump administration launched this immigration enforcement initiative in September 2025, marking a significant escalation of federal immigration enforcement. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently stayed lower court restrictions on crowd-control tactics, effectively removing judicial oversight that previously protected citizens documenting enforcement operations. Constitutional Concerns Over First Amendment Rights Federal agents confronted citizens attempting to document lawful immigration enforcement activities, raising serious First Amendment concerns about the right to observe and record government actions. Witness Yusuf Mohamed reported that agents threatened to break vehicle windows if occupants refused compliance within three seconds. Multiple protesters were tackled and arrested, while others were exposed to chemical irritants and required immediate medical treatment with water poured into their eyes. Some witnesses reported coughing and vomiting from smoke exposure. This undermines fundamental constitutional protections for citizens monitoring government operations, a cornerstone of accountability in limited government. Evidence and Documentation Raise Legal Questions The incident was extensively documented through video footage by photographer Ben Luhmann and Minnesota Star Tribune staff, providing clear visual records of federal tactics. Physical evidence includes the deployed smoke canister and a loaded rifle magazine dropped by an agent, later recovered by the Minneapolis Police Department. Federal agents used chemical irritants at two separate locations approximately one mile apart, suggesting coordinated deployment strategies. Bovino stated in a video that protest whistles and shouts “actually help our patrol efforts quite often,” while confirming Title 8 Immigration Enforcement authority. The documented pattern strengthens legal challenges to enforcement tactics, particularly given Bovino’s prior court order violation. Community Impact and Federal Overreach The confrontations occurred in south Minneapolis neighborhoods with significant immigrant populations, directly impacting residents experiencing federal enforcement in their communities. Federal agents possessed tactical advantages, including chemical weapons, firearms, and organizational authority, against largely unarmed civilians exercising constitutional rights to observe government activities. The temporary lifting of court restrictions shifted power dynamics decisively in favor of federal agents, removing judicial checks on enforcement methods. While immigration enforcement serves legitimate national security interests, deploying chemical weapons against observers documenting operations represents concerning government overreach that erodes civil liberties and community trust in federal authority. Sources: Border patrol agents use smoke canister, chemical spray on observers in Minneapolis Border Patrol commander admitted he lied about tear gas incident: Court docs Minnesota agitators stalk, pelt Border Patrol agents with food, spit at gas stations, DHS says

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By the author of The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living and What to Eat When You’re Broke I’m not one for complicated kitchen gadgets. There are many that I have no interest in owning, but I had been very interested to try out an air fryer. I did some research and decided that if I were to get one, it would need to be a) affordable and b) the toaster oven type, not the basket type. These aren’t inexpensive items, and I got mine with some accumulated Amazon gift cards. Here’s the one that I purchased. Because my kitchen is small and I don’t have a whole lot of storage space, I wanted something that could serve more than one purpose. This one has the functions of both an air fryer and a toaster oven. It has a digital screen with these features: Air Fry, Toast, Bagel, Bake, Roast, Broil, Pizza, Convection Bake, Dehydrate, Reheat, Keep Warm, Fries, Wings, Bacon, Snacks, Vegetables, Seafood. At the time of this posting, it’s 25% off as a limited-time deal. If you want an air fryer, this is a killer sale. The Pros of an Air Fryer Of course, with any new appliance, there’s a bit of a learning curve. But the Gourmia air fryer is super easy to use. Here are the things I like about it in my frugal kitchen. It’s very easy to use. Simply preheat to your selected temperature, pop your food in, set the timer, and walk away. You don’t really need to flip things over or stir your food or any of that. Load it and leave it. Time spent on my feet each day is limited, so it’s nice to be able to pop together a healthy meal and not have to hover in the kitchen. It works fast. It preheats to 400 degrees in minutes. It’s really quick – sometimes so quick I haven’t even finished preparing whatever it is I’m putting in when the bell dings to let me know it’s ready. Likewise, it cooks things quickly. It takes about the same amount of time for most stuff as a microwave, but the texture is way nicer. It makes things perfectly crispy. Speaking of texture, if you like a nice crisp surface to your meat or other food this is the right tool for the job. If you ever get any of those little frozen Chinese dumplings or other appetizers, this is the perfect way to cook them without using a bucket of oil or a lot of hands-on time. You can heat up a slice of leftover pizza to crisp perfection in less than 5 minutes. It will also cook a 12-inch thin-crust pizza in about 15 minutes. It doesn’t heat up the house. Gone are the days when you avoid cooking certain items because it’s hot outside and you don’t want to turn on the oven. Partly because it’s a smaller appliance and partly because it cooks so fast, you don’t risk heating up your house with this. It’s healthy. We all know that deep-fried things aren’t good for us (even though they taste so lovely.) Even folks who eat keto want to choose healthier fats for their diets. An air fryer allows you to get a nice crisp “fried” type texture without additional oil. I do use an olive oil spritzer on some items so that the coating isn’t dry. All in all, I’m really pleased with my purchase. The Cons of an Air Fryer Of course, nothing is perfect. Here are the negatives. It takes up a fair bit of space. These things aren’t tiny, and they aren’t really something you’ll want to haul in and out of your cupboard if you use it with any regularity. Make sure you have the counter space for it before committing. I had wanted a toaster oven for a while, so when I found this multipurpose one, I knew it was worth my valuable counter real estate. They’re not cheap. Aside from the sale that is going on at the time of this publication, these usually run over a hundred dollars, with big-name brands like Breville and Ninja being over $200. You might also be able to grab one from Facebook Marketplace or a thrift store if you watch carefully. They can be smoky. If the item you’re making has a lot of fat, it can cause quite a bit of smoke. I made some mozzarella-stuffed meatballs (yes, they were as good as they sound) and, holy Moses in a market, that was a lot of smoke. The fat splattered a bit and got on the element, and it was ugly. I had to turn on a couple of fans and open the window. I have SINCE experimented with the same recipe, and the judicious use of tin foil greatly reduces this issue. If these factors aren’t dealbreakers for you, you may want to give an air fryer a shot. The bottom line An air fryer certainly isn’t an essential kitchen appliance. But it can save a lot of time and effort, and for some folks, that is worth both the money and the counter space. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase, and I’m really glad I bought it. I thought that once the newness wore off, I wouldn’t use it quite as much, but we’re going on two years now, and I still use it nearly every day. Do you have an air fryer? Do you like it? What do you see as the pros and cons? Would you buy it again? If you are considering an air fryer, do you have any questions? Let’s talk about air fryers in the comments section. About Daisy Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging author and blogger who’s traded her air miles for a screen porch, having embraced a more homebody lifestyle after a serious injury. She’s the heart and mind behind The Organic Prepper, a top-tier website where she shares what she’s learned about preparedness, self-reliance, and the pursuit of liberty. With 17 books under her belt, Daisy’s insights on living frugally, surviving tough times, finding some happiness in the most difficult situations, and embracing independence have touched many lives. Her work doesn’t just stay on her site; it’s shared far and wide across alternative media, making her a familiar voice in the community. Known for her adventurous spirit, she’s lived in five different countries and raised two wonderful daughters as a single mom.  Daisy is the best-selling author of 5 traditionally published books, 12 self-published books, and runs a small digital publishing company with PDF guides, printables, and courses at SelfRelianceand Survival.com You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, and X. The post Is an Air Fryer Oven Worthwhile for the Frugal Kitchen? appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

Leftist media outlets take an extremely opportunistic approach to covering the intersection of religion and politics. They’re appalled at religion when it impedes their agenda, but they gush over religious figures when they align with their talking points. On Jan. 19, New York Times religion reporter Ruth Graham penned a story headlined “Top Catholic Clerics Denounce U.S. Foreign Policy.” Three Catholic cardinals—Blase Cupich of Chicago, Joseph Tobin of Newark, and Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C.—put out a statement critical of President Donald Trump’s international policies. “Our country’s moral role in confronting evil around the world, sustaining the right to life and human dignity, and supporting religious liberty are all under examination,” the cardinals contended. “And the building of just and sustainable peace, so crucial to humanity’s well-being now and in the future, is being reduced to partisan categories that encourage polarization and destructive policies.” The line about “partisan categories” is amusing, since the Times and Rachel Maddow and the rest are delighting in how this statement fits their category. It’s puzzling to argue that Trump messing with tyrants in Venezuela and Iran is somehow not taking on “evil.” Opposition to any military action is at the forefront of their message, and religious liberty and the right to life are subordinated. The Times never used words like “liberal” or “leftist” or “progressive” to describe these three prelates, or for Pope Leo, whom they cite as their inspiration. But go back four years, and Ruth Graham and the Times took an entirely different approach. On June 20, 2021, the labels were flying. The headline was “In Rift With Biden, a Dramatic Show of Force by a Conservative Catholic Movement.” Graham and her colleague Elizabeth Dias began by asserting, “Pope Francis and President Biden, both liberals, are the two most high-profile Roman Catholics in the world.” But forget the pope, it’s “now a conservative movement that decides how the Catholic Church asserts its power in America.” Including headlines, the word “conservative” appeared 15 times. In this story, they mourned their heroes Cardinal Cupich and Cardinal Tobin—“leading U.S. allies of Pope Francis”—were “ultimately drowned out” as the bishops voted to draft a policy that could restrain the offering of the Eucharist to Catholic politicians like Joe Biden, who energetically opposed church teaching on abortion and other moral issues. This was lamented as “polarizing the Catholic faithful,” something the Times did not say about the Trump-bashing statement. On Inauguration Day 2021, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, put out a welcoming statement to Biden, but underlined “our new President has pledged to pursue certain policies that would advance moral evils and threaten human life and dignity, most seriously in the areas of abortion, contraception, marriage, and gender.” At the time, the Catholic News Agency reported Cardinal Cupich wanted “a more supportive, clearly pro-Biden statement, and that he spent most of Wednesday trying to get the support of other bishops to come up with an alternative statement.” In other words, he was “polarizing the Catholic faithful” on Biden’s behalf. Cardinal Cupich put out a four-tweet attack on Gomez for an “ill-considered statement” that didn’t seek enough “collegial consultation,” leading to “internal institutional failures” when the bishops should “take up the work of healing our nation in this moment of crisis.” In other words, it’s impolite and divisive to confront a pro-abortion, pro-transgender Catholic president, but years later, church leaders can attack non-Catholic President Trump while claiming they’re against “partisan categories.” This is blatantly partisan advocacy, which is why the leftist media applaud it so enthusiastically. COPYRIGHT 2026 CREATORS.COM We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal.    The post Guess When Catholic Cardinals Are Touted for Their Moral Authority? appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Like the post-apocalyptic Britain of the "28 Days Later" franchise, Hollywood has become a wasteland, teeming with the stripped-down, lethally efficient shells of once-vital creations. Nostalgia-driven reboots swarm the multiplex, satisfying audience cravings for familiarity and studio appetites for certainty — even as they leave the surrounding creative landscape increasingly barren.This year's "28 Years Later" could just as easily have been another of these living-dead productions. While previous installment "28 Weeks Later" (2007) — made with nominal participation from the original creative team — delivered competent scares, it hardly cried out for a follow-up. The movie is littered with British cultural references — decontextualized and repurposed by survivors struggling to find meaning in a world they no longer understand. But the return of director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland proved worth the wait. "28 Years Later" demonstrated that this universe could still surprise, ending with a tantalizingly bizarre coda in which our hero Spike is rescued by Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) and his blonde-wigged, track-suited minions. Clearly the infected are not the only menace stalking the British countryside. Charity cases"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" picks up right after this moment, confirming our suspicions that Spike's troubles have just begun. After a gruesome kind of initiation, Spike is forcibly enlisted as one the "Jimmys," who turn out to be a gang of satanic killers. Led by Jimmy Crystal, who believes himself to be the son of "Old Nick," they prowl the land inflicting gruesome ritualized violence — which they call "charity" — on those unfortunate enough to meet them.While Garland returns as screenwriter, Boyle (who stays on as producer) cedes the director’s chair to Nia DaCosta, whose striking use of lingering close-ups and tightly framed compositions inject the film with a raw, anarchic energy. The result is a legacy sequel that both pays homage to its origins and reimagines them — one that weaves graphic violence together with incisive observations on culture, faith, and survival in a world irreversibly altered by catastrophe.Doctor SleepMany of those observations come straight from the kindly and philosophical Dr. Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes), an eccentric recluse who provided shelter for runaway Spike and his dying mother in "28 Years Later." In this grisly sequel, the iodine-covered, blowdart-wielding former physician is searching for a cure to the rage virus, using an infected “alpha” zombie — whom he names Samson — as his pet project. He also continues work on the titular bone temple, a memorial to the outbreak’s victims, until his optimism and ingenuity is tested by the new and horrifying human adversary we met in the beginning.While Boyle’s 2002 film focused on urban chaos, this installment widens its lens, exploring the virus’ impact across the countryside while delving into deeper philosophical terrain. Beneath the skin-flaying, stabbings, "Mortal Kombat"-style spine removals, and Iron Maiden needle drops lies a poignant meditation on a once-beautiful country sliding into social and spiritual decay.This is EnglandDaCosta, an American director, deftly preserves the distinctly English identity of the original films. The movie is littered with British cultural references — decontextualized and repurposed by survivors struggling to find meaning in a world they no longer understand. The Jimmys, with their blonde wigs, tracksuits, and gold jewelry, are intentionally modeled after Jimmy Savile, one of Britain’s most notorious sex offenders. In this universe — where society collapsed in 2002, years before Savile’s real-world crimes were exposed — the cult reveres him as a benevolent, almost mythical figure. Their so-called acts of "charity" grotesquely invert Savile’s public image of philanthropy, turning it into a rationale for cruelty and sadism.The dynamic between Sir Jimmy and Kelson is magnetic. O’Connell and Fiennes deliver outstanding performances, moving seamlessly between surrealism and melancholy. Some of the film’s most compelling moments occur when these two simply share the screen in conversation.Sir Jimmy and Kelson represent competing philosophies of survival. In desperate times, humanity creates belief systems — sometimes as tools of power, sometimes as mechanisms of self-preservation. Through these two figures, Garland weaves a thoughtful exploration of evil, faith, and meaning.RELATED: '28 Years Later': Brutal, bewildering, and unabashedly British Tim P. Whitby/Getty ImagesFeral faithReligious symbolism runs throughout the film. The Jimmys repurpose Savile’s catchphrase “Howzat!” as a ritual chant — stripped of its original meaning and reconstituted as a signifier of violence. Kelson, meanwhile, assumes the role of a secular creator. His humanist liturgy centers on music and literature, which function as sacred texts connecting him to the past and preserving his sanity. Samson’s transformation becomes an allegory for rebirth: emerging from the hell of infection into renewal. Where the biblical Adam becomes aware of his nakedness after eating from the tree of knowledge, Samson’s recovery inspires modesty as he clothes himself with memories of his return. It is the Fall in reverse — self-awareness as ascension, rebirth without grace."The Bone Temple" manages to inject genuine life into a franchise nearly 25 years old. I may regret saying this, but I am genuinely curious to see where the story goes next — especially with Boyle returning to direct the third and final installment. The film’s closing scene teases the return of a familiar face, and John Murphy’s fuzzed-out guitar theme suggests that hope remains, for both the survivors and the fans.

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