Border Czar Tom Homan announced a drawdown of 700 ICE agents from Minnesota. It is based on a legal agreement to allow counties to temporarily hold jail inmates for ICE agents. The inmates are criminal illegal aliens. It is called “unprecedented,” which shows you how insane this is. Jails have always cooperated in the past, […] The post Some Minnesota Jails Will Cooperate With ICE in “Unprecedented” Cooperation appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Another rogue judge in Oregon on Feb. 3 put sweeping restrictions on the kinds of actions federal agents deployed in Portland can take against protesters exercising their rights to free speech and nonviolent protest. The Left doesn’t want law enforcement or private gun ownership, as they make the country far more dangerous with criminal illegal […] The post Another Rogue Judge Won’t Allow ICE to Use Normal Police Tactics in Portland appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The following is an edited transcript excerpt from The Michael Knowles Show. * * * Five years ago, the big issue in America that showed the impaired judgment of Democrats was transgenderism. It’s not that guys playing on girls tennis teams or guys going into the girls bathroom were the biggest issues, it’s that those were the issues that most clearly showed the impairment of judgment among Democrats. You don’t know what a woman is? Then you don’t know anything. That’s why it was such a big issue. Now, in 2026, the question is, what is an American? What is a nation? The big issue has now shifted from transgenderism to immigration. And that’s what largely impelled Trump to a popular vote victory. It’s also what’s causing the riots in the streets, because most Americans voted for mass deportations. But the liberals don’t want to give up their mass migration strategy because they are counting on mass migration to fundamentally alter the demographics and the political order of America so that they can have a permanent electoral majority. Which leads us to the protests over ICE. Why are unhinged white liberal men and women going out and provoking cops to shoot them on behalf of protecting mass migration? Why are mothers and CNN encouraging young teenage boys to skip school, to obstruct law enforcement and put themselves in dangerous situations? What is the political unrest all about? Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat, just told us on C-SPAN. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA): “I have deep concerns about the fairness of our elections in ’26 and ’28…If it doesn’t scare the heck out of you, it should.” pic.twitter.com/kbLXQwnSD9 — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 3, 2026 Credit: @Breaking911/X.com Senator Warner says, I remember back, you know, a year ago at this time when people would often ask me when they were seeing the actions of the Trump administration, you know, do you think we’ll have free and fair elections in 26 or in 28? And my response at that point was, you know, I think you’re overreacting. I have deep concerns about the fairness of our elections in 26 and 28. Right now. I have concerns about the elections in primaries in our country. I have a lot of concerns about the elections that may take place in Virginia in terms of a redistricting referendum. We were told for about five years that anyone who ever questions the legitimacy of elections is a terrible, insurrectionist traitor who needs to be thrown in solitary confinement. And now Mark Warner, based on nothing, is already questioning the legitimacy of the 2026 and 2028 elections, including primaries. It’s very strange, especially because when conservatives raised questions about the election in 2020, it was after the libs had changed all the election rules, in some cases illegally and unconstitutionally. So there was this huge change. I think it was fair to question the elections in that specific, once in a lifetime circumstance where you just change all the election rules, you get rid of a lot of the protections that protect against fraud. But before 2020, it was basically only the Democrats who questioned elections, and they questioned Bush v. Gore, taking that one all the way to the Supreme Court. They didn’t really question in 2004 because Bush won it so handily. Then they won in 2008 and in 2012. They changed election rules in 2020. And now, just after the 2024 election, they’re already saying 2026 and 2028 are going to be rigged. WATCH: The Michael Knowles Show So, it means they’re probably not feeling as good about the upcoming elections as they previously did. Also, they’re trying to set the stage for political violence, for political unrest. That’s why these riots are happening now. Notice, the riots weren’t happening in the first part of the year with the Trump administration. You had mass deportations almost immediately and they weren’t really kicking up then. Well, it’s kicking up now that we’re looking ahead to the midterms, and they probably started it a little too early. Winter is not the best time to riot, especially when the libs who are too sensitive don’t like the cold that much. But that’s what this is about. The reason the unrest is kicking up almost immediately after 2026 begins is because this is all about the elections they want to win. They have two objectives here: First, they want to create great instability that will allow them to exert more control over elections, which always opens up the question of fraud. Second, they want to make a threat. And the threat is: we’re going to keep violently rioting if we don’t get our way. That’s what they’re after. It’s all about elections. We will see if their strategy works. As an issue, however, the immigration matter works well for the GOP. Republicans are completely on the right side of immigration by basically any public opinion poll. In terms of the political violence, though, the Left just might be able to ram their way through. That remains to be seen.

We’ve heard that rain on a wedding day means good luck. We’ve also heard not to be afraid of a spider on your wedding dress or worry about dropping the ring. All of these things could lead to good fortune, prosperity, and a long, loving marriage. We’re not sure if any of that is true, but looking on the bright side of life never hurt anyone. Carly Friedman knows this better than anyone. As the bride walked down the aisle with her new husband, Lyle Bienstock, her mother-in-law accidentally stepped on her veil, ripping it right off. Instead of getting upset, Carly laughed, and Lyle went in for a huge smooch. Video of the encounter went viral, and people couldn’t love Carly’s reaction more. @carlyfrieds Just my MIL stepping on my veil as I walk down the aisle #MIL #wedding ♬ original sound – Carlyfrieds – This Bride Didn’t Let a Veil Fail Ruin Her Day The bride told People that when her veil began to rip, she was a bit terrified. “When my veil started pulling me, I was internally freaking out that I was going to fall backward or that it might take some of my extensions with it,” Carly said. Carly said, despite what some people think, she and her mother-in-law have no bad blood. She just got caught up in the moment and got excited. When it was all said and done, it didn’t matter and made for a great story. She hopes other brides can use her experience as a reminder not to let little things ruin their big day. “You put so much time, effort, and money into your wedding, and at the end of the day, you’re marrying the love of your life — that’s all that really matters,” Carly told People. “There will always be little things that go wrong, but you can choose whether to let them bother you or not, and it’s simply not worth it. It’s such a special day celebrating your love with all your favorite people, and there’s so much happiness in the room that nothing is worth getting in the way of that. Even if a couple things go wrong, a million more go right.” This story’s feature image can be found here.

We love Dwayne Johnson. For years, The Rock has entertained fans and never taken himself too seriously. He’s always down for a good laugh and truly seems to love engaging with those who love him. As a dad to three daughters, he’s posted plenty of funny videos of himself playing dress-up and having his nails painted, with no shame. A recent video from his superfan Granny Vivian made this tough guy blush as she confessed her undying love. It’s both hilarious and endearing, and we can’t get enough. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock) The Rock Shared Granny Vivian’s Video on Instagram In the video, we see Granny Vivian lying in bed and talking about her undying love for Dwayne. What we don’t see at first is that she’s staring at a life-size cutout of The Rock from his wrestling days. She talks about how handsome he is and how much she loves him, but wishes he weren’t covered in those darn tattoos. In the end, Granny Vivian says The Rock keeps her alive. Dwayne posted a reaction video, shared laughs, and even became a bit misty-eyed. Granny Vivian’s antics truly touched his heart. “Granny Vivian + dirty laugh = be still my heart. Thank you Vivian for the love and laughs, and thank your family for posting this. You made my day!!! And you make me miss my grandma she was sassy, spicy, and tougher than a $2 dollar steak – but all LOVE, just like YOU,” he wrote. “Happy Valentines Day Granny Viv – let’s get drunk!! ps ~ you really got me at the end with what you said about keeping you alive.” His fans loved the message, too. “This granny reminds me of grandma who boy… was the life of the party!” A fan wrote. “The Best Types of Compliments,” another agreed. We think Granny Vivian is a doll, and she certainly can smell what the Rock’s has cooking. This story’s featured image can be found here.

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A kitten spotted in the cold, hiding under a deck, began to change when he was given a chance to become a house cat. Whiskers-a-GoGoLeanne, a dedicated volunteer with Whiskers-a-GoGo, was on a rescue mission to help a colony of cats living in a neighbor's backyard.With freezing temperatures setting in, a black-and-white kitten had taken shelter under the deck with his two siblings. Leanne and her team set humane traps near a small opening in the fence, using food to coax the kittens to safety."Finally, they found their courage (and hunger) and ventured into the yard with the traps," Leanne told Love Meow. Whiskers-a-GoGoThe kittens were terrified, hissing and growling as they tried to protect themselves the only way they knew how. On the drive to the spay/neuter clinic, their hisses faded, replaced by tiny, tentative meows. Leanne knew immediately that these kittens had potential and deserved a chance.The little one with cow-like markings was especially displeased, unaware that everything was about to change for the better. Whiskers-a-GoGoWhen Delilah, a foster volunteer, met the kitten, she was instantly smitten. "He is so rotund and cute and looks like a Beanie Baby. I decided to give him the most ridiculous, reactionary name ever: Gosh Darnit," Delilah told Love Meow.To begin socializing him, Delilah gently wrapped him in a towel and held him close. His eyes darted nervously, his heart pounding out of his chest, but soon, his defenses began to soften. Whiskers-a-GoGoWorking through the initial squirming and hissing turned out to be much easier than expected. "I would put him in a burrito and sing to him very cheesy 1980s rock songs. I think singing helped him relax and get more acquainted with humans."A steady stream of kisses, cuddles, and treats did the trick. Within a few days, he was completely won over. Whiskers-a-GoGoOnce he realized he was safe and that his foster mom was kind, his true personality began to shine. He explored his surroundings, claiming everything he touched. Curious, he wanted to be part of whatever was happening."Nothing seems to faze him now, and I can't even remember him being scared or grouchy when I think of him." Whiskers-a-GoGoWhile the kittens continued to thrive in foster care, the adult cats were spayed or neutered and returned to the backyard they had called home. They now have access to a heated shelter and a dedicated caretaker who ensures they are fed and safe.No longer the hissy little jalapeno he once was, Gosh Darnit transformed into a tiny supervisor. He perched on the piano keys, as if offering himself as a muse or insisting on being involved in the creative process. Whiskers-a-GoGoAs his confidence grew, so did his voice. Even as a small kitten, he was chatty and loud, announcing his presence wherever he went. "I never had trouble finding him because he loves making his presence known.""He's a perfect cat. His only 'flaw' is his love of playing 'broken neck' when he sleeps." Whiskers-a-GoGoWhen it came time for adoption, Gosh Darnit didn't have to wait long to find his perfect match. "We had more than a dozen applications for this little grouch," Leanne shared."He's doing really well in his new home and gets along beautifully with his new sibling." Whiskers-a-GoGoThanks to the tireless efforts of the volunteers, the kittens were given a second chance at life. They will never again face the cold or spend another day outdoors. Their future is bright, filled with warmth, comfort, and love.The moment Gosh Darnit spotted a big, soft blanket in his new home, he hopped onto the bed and claimed it as his own. Whiskers-a-GoGoShare this story with your friends. More cats and kittens at Whiskers-a-GoGo on Instagram @whiskers_agogo and Facebook.Related story: They Bring in a Litter of Kittens and Notice One is Extra Small, Turns Out the Tiny Cat Needs Special Help

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On Monday, February 2, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX had officially acquired xAI in an all-stock deal. The move combines SpaceX’s rockets and Starlink satellite network with xAI’s artificial intelligence technology, creating what Musk calls “one of the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engines on (and off) Earth.” Valued at a staggering $1.25 trillion, it’s the largest private company to ever exist.In other words, rockets just married artificial intelligence in a super-union that the world can’t even begin to fathom.Most normies are shrugging off the news as just another leap in an ever-evolving technosphere, but Glenn Beck says our skies are about to change forever. This merger, he explains, actualizes Musk’s wild dream of launching a million satellites into space, which SpaceX first proposed to regulators in late January this year. Except these satellites won’t be typical Starlink comms; they’ll be a gargantuan network of orbiting supercomputers, drastically expanding the cloud and AI processing capabilities.This is far bigger than most people realize, Glenn says.“To give you some idea, right now humanity has roughly 14,000 active satellites operating and orbiting Earth, OK? That’s every nation. That’s every military. That’s every weather system, every GPS signal, every communications platform humanity has ever put into space,” he says.“Even if only a fraction of that number is ever launched, this is not an expansion of what exists today. This is a complete redesign of space around Earth. This is a replacement of the scale itself.”While the plan is all about cutting-edge technology, Glenn says it’s more about history repeating itself. In 1800s America, power, he explains, was determined by “who controlled the rivers and then later who controlled the railroads.”That same power dynamic is at play today — “except the frontier is not land; it’s the sky.” And Elon Musk is doing exactly what the 19th century’s captains of industry did by staking his claim through building.Like land, which is limited, “there are only so many usable altitudes” in low Earth orbit, Glenn says.“You place tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of objects into those corridors, you’re no longer participating in space. You’re designing and structuring it.”What Musk is set to do through the merging of SpaceX and xAI is the equivalent of “one company building every road, every bridge, every highway and [saying], ‘Everybody else can use them, but we built them first,”’ Glenn analogizes.“Control doesn’t require ownership; it requires scale, and that is what Elon Musk is very good at,” he says.Why does this matter to the average Joe?“Because for the first time in history, a private company is positioned to shape the planetary structure ... faster than governments, cheaper than any nation, with replacement cycles measured in months, not decades,” Glenn answers.“The sky itself [is] becoming managed infrastructure,” and history tells us that whoever is the first to build in a new domain gains a monopoly on it.These kinds of pioneers “don’t just win,” Glenn says. “They set the rules that everybody else spends decades trying to renegotiate.”“Every great power shift in history looks small right up until the time it doesn’t. And by the time most people look up, the frontier is already gone.”Our skies remain a frontier for now, but as soon as Musk’s satellites start going up in droves, we’ll know that the frontier has already been claimed — and the rules are being written by one man.“When you go out at night, you’re going to see a different sky,” Glenn says.To hear more of his commentary, watch the video above.Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.