Despite all the corruption in child care welfare, especially by foreigners, Governor Hochul is teaming up with Mayor Zohran, who has never held a job, to expand childcare. How much faith do you have that they will make sure the funds receive proper oversight? This affects federal taxpayers. Everyone will fund this. Hochul wants to […] The post Gov. Hochul to Fund “Free” Child Care Despite Warning Signs appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Renee Good aimed her car at an ICE agent, prepared to run him over, and she did hit him. After stalking and blocking ICE all day, agents wanted her out of her car, and for that, she was seemingly willing to drive over an agent. We will never know because the agent shot her, and […] The post ICE Puts Up Barricades & So Do the ‘Mostly Peaceful’ Protesters appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Jenny McCarthy gave a definitive answer to the question of whether she’d consider returning to her spot on “The View.” The 53-year-old celebrity was a co-host of the show from 2013 to 2014 during season 17. She discussed that experience, as well as her current feelings about the show, on a Tuesday episode of  “The Katie Miller Podcast.” “The reason why they wanted to bring me on [originally] is because they, quote, said it was too polarizing. They thought it was too polarizing back then, you guys,” McCarthy told the podcast host. She said her inclusion was meant to add “light and fluffy and fun” content to balance out more serious topics. “Well, that lasted a week. That lasted a whole week,” McCarthy continued. “And back then, I didn’t consider myself to be a political person, which is why I thought I was perfect for the job. After a week, when they said they wanted to get political, I was like, ‘Oh my God, what am I going to do?'” “They’re like, ‘Today we’re going to be discussing the hostage situation and whether the United States government should pay the ransom or not. And I was like, ‘What?'” she said. “I’m like, ‘I just know who won Dancing with the Stars.’ So getting through that year was really difficult.” The “Masked Singer” judge said that she is “much more political in terms of having opinions” now than she was back then, adding that “our latest administration has helped so much.”  “But, back then? Ooh, I would not, I would never even,” McCarthy added. “They’ve asked me to come back for, like, reunion shows. I was like, over my dead body would I ever step foot in that place.” The celeb also said Hollywood gets “everything wrong” about “real America,” pointing to Bill Maher as someone who isn’t afraid to pop the “woke bubble” that Hollywood elites exist inside. McCarthy, a huge supporter of the MAHA movement, is extremely skeptical of vaccines and supports HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “There are more conservatives than you would know hiding out in Hollywood,” she said in December.

Two illegal immigrants linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were shot after allegedly trying to run over U.S. Border Patrol agents in Portland on Thursday, according to federal authorities. While Democratic leaders in Oregon’s sanctuary state have condemned the shooting and even called it “reckless,” the Trump administration has shared the rap sheets of the injured illegal immigrants that tell a different story. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the two individuals are “suspected Tren de Aragua gang associates” who were “let loose on American streets by Joe Biden” and ultimately “weaponized their vehicle against Border Patrol in Portland.” The pair of illegal immigrants allegedly refused to exit their vehicle as Border Patrol agents were attempting to arrest Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, then tried to run the feds over, according to DHS. DHS defended the agent who shot the two illegal immigrants, saying he “took immediate action to defend himself and others, shooting them.” The vehicle’s driver, who is accused of trying to plow down the agents, was identified as suspected Tren de Aragua gangbanger Luis David Nico Moncada, who was released into the United States after crossing the border illegally in 2022, according to DHS. Yesterday, two suspected Tren de Aragua gang associates—let loose on American streets by Joe Biden—weaponized their vehicle against Border Patrol in Portland. The agent took immediate action to defend himself and others, shooting them. The driver of the vehicle, Luis David Nico… pic.twitter.com/E7qHKKfp6b — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 9, 2026 Since he entered the United States, Moncada racked up arrests for DUI and unauthorized use of a vehicle, along with a deportation order from an immigration judge, DHS said. The passenger, Zambrano-Contreras, was tagged by DHS as an “associate” of Tren de Aragua, who crossed the border illegally in 2023 before she was released into the country. Since then, she’s “played an active role in a Tren de Aragua prostitution ring and was involved with a prior shooting in Portland,” DHS said. Tren de Aragua’s prostitution rings are widespread across the country and have become a cash cow for the gang. Thursday’s shooting comes just one day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Renee Good, 37, in Minneapolis. The Trump administration said the ICE officer fired “defensive shots” against Good, who they said was obstructing agents and committing acts of “domestic terrorism.” Democratic leaders in Minnesota, however, have defended Good’s actions and accused the ICE officer of murder.

A team of American diplomats arrived in Venezuela on Friday, marking the first time American officials have set foot in Caracas following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro. Acting U.S. Ambassador to Colombia John McNamara traveled to Caracas alongside security personnel from the Venezuela Affairs Unit, which is also based in Colombia, “to conduct an initial assessment for a potential phased resumption of operations,” CNN reported. President Donald Trump said last weekend that the United States would assume control of Venezuela for the foreseeable future after the U.S. military and law enforcement raided Maduro’s compound and took the Venezuelan dictator and his wife back to the United States to stand trial. The State Department is visiting Caracas on Friday as the Trump administration seeks to reopen its embassy in the capital. The United States evacuated its embassy in Caracas in 2019 during the first Trump administration amid political upheaval and after Maduro ordered the American diplomats to leave the country. The State Department visit comes shortly after President Trump said on Friday morning that the Venezuelan government cooperated with his request to release political prisoners. Trump said that he “cancelled” his plan to conduct a “second wave of attacks” on the country due to Venezuela’s cooperation. After Maduro’s capture, Venezuela remains under the leadership of government officials who remain loyal to the socialist dictator. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has stood by Maduro since assuming the role, claiming that he remains the rightful leader of Venezuela. The socialist government continues to crack down on dissent and deployed paramilitary members to the streets of Caracas to search for Venezuelans who supported the U.S. raid. Trump has not said exactly how long the United States will oversee Venezuela, but suggested earlier this week that American oversight of the South American country could last for years, The New York Times reported. “We will rebuild it in a very profitable way. We’re going to be using oil, and we’re going to be taking oil. We’re getting oil prices down, and we’re going to be giving money to Venezuela, which they desperately need,” Trump said. The Trump administration plans to control the sales of Venezuelan oil and use it as “leverage” for reforming the country, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “If we control the flow of oil, the sales of that oil, and the flow of the cash that comes from those sales, we have large leverage,” Wright said. “But without large leverage … you don’t get change.” “This should be a wealthy, prosperous, peaceful energy powerhouse,” he added. “That’s the plan.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is taking a leading role in U.S. oversight of Venezuela, laid out parts of the Trump administration’s plan for the country. Rubio said on Wednesday that the priority is “the stabilization of the country.” Next, Rubio said that the United States would focus on rejuvenating the Venezuelan economy by “ensuring that American, Western and other companies have access to the Venezuelan market in a way that’s fair.” Finally, the Secretary of State said that the Trump administration wants to see Venezuela rebuild its “civil society.” Trump, Rubio, Wright, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are set to meet with executives from U.S. oil firms at the White House on Friday afternoon as American energy companies are expected to invest at least $100 billion to help rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry.

Republicans are increasingly optimistic about flipping a U.S. Senate seat in the traditionally blue stronghold of Minnesota, a shift fueled by a massive fraud scandal that has already led to Democratic Governor Tim Walz dropping out of his re-election campaign. As the 2026 election cycle approaches, the GOP sees a rare opening to reclaim the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), potentially upending the state’s Democratic dominance. The core of the GOP’s momentum lies in the fallout from what investigators describe as the largest theft of taxpayer funds in American history. A sprawling network of fraud involving programs like “Feeding Our Future,” Medicaid exploitation, and autism services has allegedly bilked billions from state and federal coffers. The Department of Justice has already secured 64 convictions among nearly 100 defendants, many of whom are of Somali descent. Furthermore, the Treasury Department is investigating reports that stolen funds were funneled through “hawalas” to the al-Qaeda-linked terror group Al-Shabaab. New internal polling from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) indicates significant vulnerability for the two leading Democratic contenders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig. According to the survey, 55% of likely voters hold the Walz-Flanagan administration responsible for the misuse of funds, while 69% expressed concern over Rep. Craig’s handling of the issue. The scandal has created a “messy” Democratic primary. While Craig represents the party’s more centrist wing, Flanagan’s candidacy is defined by a hard-Left record that has drawn both high-profile endorsements from figures like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and intense national scrutiny over state-level scandals. Flanagan has consistently aligned herself with radical leftist causes, often centering her leadership on identity-based advocacy. She has been a vocal supporter of Minnesota’s Somali community; the most recent example was a video that went viral over Christmas showing her wearing her version of a hijab and pledging to “have the back” of Somali immigrants against the federal government. After President Donald Trump scorched Minnesota’s Somali community over allegations of massive welfare fraud and ties to terrorism, Flanagan posted on Instagram to sneer: “You know, this vile, racist stream of consciousness from a President ‘Old Man Yells At Cloud,’ you’re disgusting.” Flanagan’s record on social issues is equally polarizing. She was a primary architect of Minnesota’s “Trans Refuge” laws, which grant the state emergency jurisdiction over children seeking so-called gender-altering medical procedures, even without parental consent. With 50% of respondents stating they are more likely to support a GOP candidate pledging stronger audits and oversight, the NRSC believes Minnesota is firmly “in play.” As Republicans fight to protect their 53-47 Senate majority, the combination of fiscal corruption and radical social experimentation has provided the GOP with the political ammunition necessary to potentially turn this deep-blue state red.

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News Black Mirror Black Mirror Will Return to Netflix for Season 8 Charlie Brooker says reality might catch up to it by then. By Molly Templeton | Published on January 9, 2026 Image: Netflix Comment 0 Share New Share Image: Netflix Black Mirror isn’t ending any time soon—and creator Charlie Brooker says that hopefully, the just-announced eighth season will be “more Black Mirror than ever.” (If you are currently envisioning the Roomba with the knife, but maybe with more knives, you are not alone.) The most recent season of Black Mirror earned the show several Emmy nominations, including one for Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, and acting nominations for Rashida Jones (for “Common People”) and Paul Giamatti (for “Eulogy”). Most of Netflix’s announcement about season eight is actually a Q&A with Brooker about season seven. He has a hard time picking a favorite from the season, but says, “I am really proud of ‘Common People.’ I think that it’s haunting, and it’s vicious as a piece of satire. When I gave that script to one of our producers, he said, ‘That is the distilled essence of Black Mirror.'” Asked to discuss the future of the show, Brooker says only, “Well, luckily it does have a future, so I can confirm that Black Mirror will return, just in time for reality to catch up with it. So, that’s exciting. That chunk of my brain has already been activated and is whirring away.” He’s also working on what he calls “a deeply profound and profoundly serious crime thriller” for the streamer, though I remain a little bit skeptical about the sincerity of that one. [end-mark] The post <i>Black Mirror</i> Will Return to Netflix for Season 8 appeared first on Reactor.