While flying back to the White House tonight, President Trump took questions from reporters aboard Air Force One, as he normally does. But, when one female reporter tried to hide her association with CNN, he brutally called her out on it! The reporter claimed that she is from the “White House TV pool” until President Trump pressed her harder. When she admitted that she works for CNN, President Trump corrected her, “You’re with fake news!” Watch this: JUST IN: CNN reporter tries to CONCEAL which network she works for to President Trump, he finds out anyway “Who are you with?” CNN: US White House TV pool. I’m wondering- “What NETWORK?” CNN: …I’m with CNN, sir… “Why didn’t you just say CNN? FAKE NEWS!” “She… pic.twitter.com/djK5ZQ9ZKr — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 12, 2026 JUST IN: CNN reporter tries to CONCEAL which network she works for to President Trump, he finds out anyway “Who are you with?” CNN: US White House TV pool. I’m wondering- “What NETWORK?” CNN: …I’m with CNN, sir… “Why didn’t you just say CNN? FAKE NEWS!” “She says, ‘I’m with the White House POOL.’ I say, what? You’re with CNN. You’re with FAKE NEWS.” CNN: Iran said- “Because CNN is FAKE NEWS!” Nobody like him What a savage. Just look at Karoline’s face! pic.twitter.com/9LnBTOD64F — The People’s MMA (@ThePeoplesMMA) January 12, 2026 This wasn’t the only time President Trump took a hit at the fake news network tonight. When the CNN reporter asked a really dumb question about Iran “taking his threats seriously,” President Trump let her have it. Watch: BREAKING on Air Force One: President Trump just ABSOLUTELY DEMOLISHED a CNN reporter! CNN hack: “Do you think Iran takes your threats seriously?!” Trump: “She says, CNN, ‘do you THINK they take your threats seriously?!’ What a STUPID QUESTION!” “I think so, don’t you think… pic.twitter.com/RVhfT4Aae7 — Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) January 12, 2026 BREAKING on Air Force One: President Trump just ABSOLUTELY DEMOLISHED a CNN reporter! CNN hack: “Do you think Iran takes your threats seriously?!” Trump: “She says, CNN, ‘do you THINK they take your threats seriously?!’ What a STUPID QUESTION!” “I think so, don’t you think so, CNN? Wouldn’t you say they PROBABLY DO at this point?! After Soleimani? al-Baghdadi? Venezuela? After ALL the things we’ve done?” Savage mic drop! The fake news hack got SCHOOLED in real time. Iran knows Trump doesn’t bluff! You gotta love him. CNN really should stop embarrassing themselves. Trump is CNN’s Daddy! pic.twitter.com/X0Vube0ENL — Fisherman (@FishermanWords) January 12, 2026 Your thoughts?

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer just confirmed that many individuals are being investigated in connection with the multi-billion dollar Somali fraud scheme in Minnesota. These people defrauded the American taxpayer out of a whopping $9 billion. On Sunday, House Republicans posted this: $9 BILLION in stolen taxpayer money. Under Tim Walz’s “leadership” Minnesota has become a hub of crime and fraud, stealing money that should have been going to America’s children and needy. Tim Walz should be ashamed. — House Republicans (@HouseGOP) January 11, 2026 When questioned on the specifics of exactly who is being investigation, Chairman Comer says that Rep. Ilhan Omar is at the top of the list! Watch this for yourself: Backup here, if needed: Ilhan Omar Under Investigation Following Reports of Financial Improprieties U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is reportedly under investigation amid allegations that she and her husband financially benefited from fraud linked to Somali aid programs. According to multiple reports,… pic.twitter.com/g0xREx3CMv — Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) January 11, 2026 Ilhan Omar Under Investigation Following Reports of Financial Improprieties U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is reportedly under investigation amid allegations that she and her husband financially benefited from fraud linked to Somali aid programs. According to multiple reports, investigators are examining claims that Omar’s husband profited from activities connected to the alleged scheme. Sources familiar with the matter say Omar’s name has surfaced prominently as authorities review the scope of the allegations. Officials have not released details about potential charges, and no wrongdoing has been established. The investigation remains ongoing. There’s a couple of very good reasons why Ilhan Omar is a prime suspect in the Committee’s investigation. For one thing, Omar was the one who introduced the COVID-era meals program that Somalis ultimately used to steal taxpayer money. For another, Omar and her husband’s wealth has mysteriously ballooned tremendously in the past couple years. Grok provided a helpful breakdown of how their net worth has (suspiciously) grown so fast: Ilhan Omar’s net worth, based on her official congressional financial disclosures, is reported in broad ranges as required by law. These disclosures cover household assets (including those of her husband, Tim Mynett, whom she married in 2020). When she first entered Congress in 2019, her reported net worth was negative (around -$45,000 to -$65,000), mainly due to student loans and other debts with minimal assets. In earlier years (e.g., 2022–2023), her net worth remained modest, typically below $250,000 or even lower. Her most recent disclosure (filed in May 2025 for the 2024 reporting year) shows a combined household net worth ranging from $6 million to $30 million. This dramatic increase has been widely reported in 2025, with some outlets describing it as a surge of up to 3,500% from prior years.Why the Rapid Increase?The jump is primarily attributed to the reported valuations of two businesses connected to her husband, Tim Mynett: Rose Lake Capital LLC (a venture capital management firm): Valued between $5 million and $25 million in the 2024 disclosure. In the previous year’s filing (for 2023), it was valued at just $1 to $1,000. eSt Cru Wines (or ESTCRU LLC, a California-based winery): Valued between $1 million and $5 million in 2024, up from $15,001 to $50,000 in the prior filing. These are listed as “partnership income” assets, meaning Mynett is one of several partners (not the sole owner). The full business valuations are reported, not just his individual share. Omar has emphasized this distinction, stating in a September 2025 response that the figures reflect the total company assessments, not her or her husband’s personal portion.Omar herself has limited personal assets (e.g., small retirement accounts, savings, and ongoing debts like student loans in the $15,000–$50,000 range). She has repeatedly denied being a millionaire, calling claims of personal millions “categorically false” and attributing them to coordinated disinformation. Fact-checking sources like Snopes have contextualized that the large figures stem from her husband’s business interests post-marriage, not insider trading, corruption, or her congressional salary ($174,000/year).The sudden spike in these business valuations has drawn scrutiny and speculation (especially from conservative outlets), including questions about transparency and timing. However, no formal charges or proven wrongdoing have been linked to Omar or Mynett regarding these assets. Some reports note the winery previously faced a lawsuit over investor disputes, but the valuations are self-reported estimates in the disclosures. To add to the fishiness of it all, Tim Mynett’s venture capital firm quietly removed all references to some key, Obama-connected individuals from its website right as the fraud scandal started blowing up. A few weeks ago, we brought you this report: Venture Capital Firm Owned by Ilhan Omar’s Husband SCRUBBED Names from its Website Amid Fraud Scrutiny Very suspicious, indeed. As they say, follow the money. Hopefully, this investigation will finally lead to some accountability for Omar and Mynett... It could also explain why Omar looked so worried at anti-ICE protests over the weekend: Oooooooo…that’s why she was out there looking terrified yesterday. pic.twitter.com/C4qZdLE0Hy — Johnny St.Pete (@JohnMcCloy) January 11, 2026 Your thoughts?

This was horrific to watch. A man driving a U-Haul truck plowed into a large group of protesters in California on Sunday who were protesting the current regime in Iran. Take a look: BREAKING: Another angle of the U-Haul truck plowing through anti-Islamic regime protestors in Los Angeles PLEASE pray hard for these victims. It isn’t looking good pic.twitter.com/fUBMmX6la7 — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 12, 2026 NBC 4 Los Angeles reported more on the incident: A U-Haul truck drove through a group of protesters in Westwood on Sunday during a demonstration in support of the Iranian people. Hundreds of people marched in Westwood to show support for Iranian protesters as the crackdown on demonstrations in the Middle Eastern country resulted in the deaths of hundreds. At least 583 people have been killed since unrest began in Iran two weeks ago over the economic crisis, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. In Westwood, activists organized a demonstration in support of the Iranian people. At least two people were examined but denied medical attention, according to the LAFD. Cellphone video showed the driver being punched as a group of people attempted to get him out of the large truck. The vehicle’s windows were also broken. The driver was in custody but has not been identified by law enforcement. More footage of the attack: BREAKING: Police just DRAGGED the man who ran down people at an anti-Islamic regime protest in LA OUT OF THE U-HAUL This guy needs some STREET JUSTICE pic.twitter.com/3MNeZvQ0Ft — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 12, 2026 BREAKING: Reports of a U-Haul truck mowing down “protestors” at a protest against the Islamic Iranian regime in Los Angeles, California Holy crap. No word on casuaIties. Pray for these victims! pic.twitter.com/xhfznrxtnf — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 11, 2026 Protesters in Los Angeles were attacked after a U-Haul truck drove into the crowd, Not confirmed but suspicious of affiliation with MEK pic.twitter.com/jwuARDpspi — Shahin Najafi ?☼ (@shahinnajafi80) January 12, 2026 The New York Post reported there was a message on the truck: The truck had both pro-Iranian regime and anti-Iranian regime phrases written on both its sides, police said. At least two people were hit and suffered minor injuries, cops said. Both declined to be transported to the hospital, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The driver, who has not yet been identified, was taken into custody, police confirmed. Officers at the scene were spotted taking a man into custody after pulling him out of the truck, as angered protesters reportedly tried to punch and hit him with flag poles, the outlet reported.

This just in: President Trump’s Department of Justice has just launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. At the heart of the investigation is Powell’s congressional testimony to last June about his multi-billion dollar Federal Reserve renovation project. He’s being accused of lying before Congress about the scope of the massively over-budget project. BREAKING: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, examining the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters and whether Powell was truthful during congressional… pic.twitter.com/TeTIhv7xxc — Fox News (@FoxNews) January 12, 2026 For some background, Fox Business shared exactly what Powell said during his June 2025 testimony: In June 2025, Powell told members of the Senate Banking Committee that “There’s no new marble. There are no special elevators. They’re old elevators that have been there. There are no new water features. There are no beehives, and there’s no roof garden terraces.” Powell also told lawmakers that no one “wants to do a major renovation of a historic building during their term in office.” “We decided to take it on because, honestly, when I was the administrative governor, before I became chair, I came to understand how badly the Eccles Building really needed a serious renovation,” Powell said, adding that the building is “not really safe” and not waterproof. He also said that the cost overruns are due, in part, to unexpected construction challenges and the nation’s inflation rate. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2027, with Washington-based employees expected to begin working in the building in March 2028. A few months ago, Powell looked stunned when President Trump showed him the actual cost of the renovations. For reference, here’s that clip: BREAKING: The US Attorney’s Office in DC has opened a CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell – NYT The investigation is centered around whether Powell LIED TO CONGRESS about the scope of the expensive Fed renovations RESIGN NOW, POWELL! FAFO. pic.twitter.com/It8B1VrFNm — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 12, 2026 Jerome Powell announced the criminal investigation against himself in a video message on social media, where he cried political persecution. Frankly, he looks panicked. Watch this:   Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell: https://t.co/5dfrkByGyX pic.twitter.com/O4ecNaYaGH — Federal Reserve (@federalreserve) January 12, 2026 For those who prefer to read, the Federal Reserve provided a full transcript of Powell’s statement: Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony concerned in part a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings. I have deep respect for the rule of law and for accountability in our democracy. No one—certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve—is above the law. But this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure. This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings. It is not about Congress’s oversight role; the Fed through testimony and other public disclosures made every effort to keep Congress informed about the renovation project. Those are pretexts. The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President. This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation. I have served at the Federal Reserve under four administrations, Republicans and Democrats alike. In every case, I have carried out my duties without political fear or favor, focused solely on our mandate of price stability and maximum employment. Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job the Senate confirmed me to do, with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people. Thank you. This is a huge deal, and Powell rightfully looks very nervous… He should resign immediately. This commenter on X is absolutely right: Shouldn’t have lied to someone who has been in construction for many years. FAFO Jerome! — adriana (@adriana16362329) January 12, 2026 Your thoughts?

President Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday morning that Cuba should make a deal before it’s too late. Venezuela is no longer going to supply them with oil and cash. Cuba lived for many years, on large amounts of OIL and MONEY from Venezuela. In return, Cuba provided “Security Services” for the last two […] The post President Trump Sends the First Warning to Cuba appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

I missed this last week. Al Gore is back. Former Vice President Al Gore on Wednesday condemned President Donald Trump’s move to withdraw the U.S. from United Nations-linked climate initiatives. Gore lives in two massive mansions. Who can forget him calling President Trump Adolf Hitler for noticing the Climate Change hoax was merely a power […] The post Al Gore Condemns the President for 86ing the UN ‘s Climate Power Grab appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.