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The Trump administration is moving to withdraw the United States from dozens of international organizations, signaling a further retreat from global cooperation. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. to leave 66 international bodies, including the United Nations’ population agency and a key U.N. treaty that governs international climate negotiations. The order follows a comprehensive review of U.S. participation and funding for global organizations, many of which the administration says promote initiatives it considers politically biased, including diversity, labor, and climate-related programs. Officials said the withdrawals reflect the administration’s focus on prioritizing American interests in global affairs.

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An 18-year-old Wisconsin man accused of killing his parents and using their money to fund a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump is expected to enter a plea deal Thursday. Nikita Casap faces multiple charges, including two counts of homicide, theft, and concealing a corpse. Prosecutors say he shot his mother, Tatiana Casap, and his stepfather, Donald Mayer, at their Waukesha home in February, then stole cash, jewelry, passports, firearms, and the family dog before fleeing the state. Federal authorities allege Casap carried out the murders to obtain the financial means to attack Trump and the U.S. government. Court records show he purchased explosives and a drone and discussed his plans with others, including a Russian-speaking individual. Casap was arrested in Kansas on Feb. 28 after a nationwide search. Terms of the plea agreement have not been made public. A trial had been scheduled to begin March 2.

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The woman shot and killed Tuesday by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good. Federal authorities said the shooting was an act of self-defense after Good allegedly tried to drive her SUV into the agents. President Donald Trump commented on the incident, saying on social media that “the reason these incidents are happening… is because the radical left… is threatening, assaulting, and targeting our ICE agents.” The shooting has sparked outrage in Minneapolis, with the city’s governor calling for calm and local schools canceling activities Wednesday and Thursday as a safety precaution. Mayor Jacob Frey dismissed the federal characterization of the shooting as “garbage,” and state and local officials have demanded ICE leave the state. Federal authorities maintain the agent acted in self-defense, and investigations are ongoing.

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The woman shot and killed Tuesday by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis has been identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin. Federal authorities said the shooting was an act of self-defense after Macklin allegedly tried to drive her SUV into the agents. President Donald Trump commented on the incident, saying on social media that “the reason these incidents are happening… is because the radical left… is threatening, assaulting, and targeting our ICE agents.” The shooting has sparked outrage in Minneapolis, with the city’s governor calling for calm and local schools canceling activities Wednesday and Thursday as a safety precaution. Mayor Jacob Frey dismissed the federal characterization of the shooting as “garbage,” and state and local officials have demanded ICE leave the state. Federal authorities maintain the agent acted in self-defense, and investigations are ongoing.

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Federal health officials have released the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, calling on people to cut back on highly processed foods and added sugars while eating more whole foods and protein. The guidelines, updated every five years as required by law, also advise limiting saturated fats and avoiding prepared or packaged foods that are heavily processed. “These recommendations provide the foundation for federal nutrition programs and policies, helping Americans make healthier food choices,” officials said. Research shows that most Americans currently fall short of following the dietary guidance, which aims to promote long-term health and reduce the risk of diet-related diseases.

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Think you know everything Jesus said? Think again. On the first 2026 episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg dives into popular myths, cultural clichés, and deep-seated misconceptions many Christians think are true that, simply put, Jesus never said. From “God is angry at me and wants to ruin my life” to “Follow your heart, ” Pastor Greg unpacks the difference between feel-good slogans, half-truths, and the life-changing reality of biblical fact. Whether you’re wrestling with religious doubts, burned out by self-help, or just searching for genuine answers, this episode offers clarity, warmth, and a clear invitation to experience the hope that only Jesus can bring. If you prayed with Pastor Greg, receive your FREE copy of the New Believer’s Bible here: https://harvest.org/request-material/.

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Liberals Are Angry at ICE Agents

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes. Trump — who has been under pressure to address voters' concerns about affordability ahead of November midterm elections — is tapping into long-standing fears that corporate ownership of homes has pushed out traditional buyers, forcing more people to rent. But his plan does little to address the overarching challenges for the housing market: a national shortage of home construction and prices that have climbed faster than incomes. “People live in homes, not corporations,” Trump said in a social media post as he called on Congress to codify his ban. Last month, Trump pledged in a prime-time address that he would roll out “some of the most aggressive housing reform plans in American history” this year. The president said he would discuss housing and affordability in more detail in two weeks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, an event known for attracting CEOs, wealthy financiers and academics with a global focus who often run contrary to Trump's populist rhetoric. The president has in the past floated extending the 30-year mortgage to 50 years in order to lower monthly payments, an idea that has been criticized because it would reduce people's ability to create housing equity and increase their own wealth. With Trump's proposed ban, the challenge is that institutional investors are only a tiny sliver of homebuyers, accounting for just 1% of total single-family housing stock, according to an August analysis by researchers at the American Enterprise Institute, a center-right think tank based in Washington. The analysis defined these investors as owning 100 or more properties. The analysis notes that institutional ownership varies nationwide, reaching 4.2% in Atlanta, 2.6% in Dallas and 2.2% in Houston. But these investors tend not to dominate neighborhoods, even if they're generally more concentrated in lower- and middle-income communities. Some Democrats have called for crackdowns on corporate ownership of homes, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., told reporters Wednesday that the Trump administration could cause housing prices to rise by allowing the real estate companies Compass and Anywhere to merge. “But he’s feeling the heat because the American people want to see us lower the cost of housing and it is Democrats who are committed to getting that done,” Warren said. The Senate in October passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Warren that would create incentives for local governments to streamline zoning regulations, among other policies, to increase the supply of housing, but the measure has been held up in the Republican-majority House. The larger challenge has been a shortage of new construction, such that Goldman Sachs in October estimated in October that 3 million to 4 million additional homes beyond the normal construction levels would need to be built to relieve cost pressures. Mortgage rates also climbed in the inflation that followed the coronavirus pandemic, causing monthly payments on home loans to increase dramatically faster than incomes. Still, Trump said last month that an increase in new construction would create a dilemma as it could cause existing home values to drop and that would come at the expense of many existing homeowners' net worth. “I don’t want to knock those numbers down because I want them to continue to have a big value for their house,” Trump said. “At the same time, I want to make it possible for young people out there and other people to buy housing. In a way, they’re at conflict.”

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Nick Reiner's high-profile attorney has been removed from his case. But he says Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law in the killing of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Attorney Alan Jackson did not explain why he left the case. A public defender has been appointed to replace him. The couple was found dead in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14. Reiner's plea hearing has been postponed until Feb. 23. The prosecution has not decided on seeking the death penalty. Jackson's departure adds new uncertainty to the case.

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Gavin Newsom And Karen Bass Let L.A. Burn

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Pro-life groups are not happy with President Trump’s latest comment about abortion funding. The president shocked his pro-life supporters this week when he told House Republicans to be “flexible” when it comes to the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal money from being spent on abortion services. SBA Pro-Life America issued a statement, saying the Hyde Amendment is “non-negotiable.” And in a social media post, Students for Life of America said “Hyde must be included in any Obamacare reform bill.”

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Fraud Can Be Prevented If the Right People Do The Work

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Tim Walz Begs For Peaceful Protests after ICE Shooting 

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Posting on Truth Social, President Donald Trump responded to the ICE-involved deadly shooting today in Minneapolis. "I have just viewed the clip of the event which took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a horrible thing to watch. The woman screaming was, obviously, a professional agitator, and the woman driving the car was very disorderly, obstructing and resisting, who then violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer, who seems to have shot her in self defense. Based on the attached clip, it is hard to believe he is alive, but is now recovering in the hospital. The situation is being studied, in its entirety, but the reason these incidents are happening is because the Radical Left is threatening, assaulting, and targeting our Law Enforcement Officers and ICE Agents on a daily basis. They are just trying to do the job of MAKING AMERICA SAFE. We need to stand by and protect our Law Enforcement Officers from this Radical Left Movement of Violence and Hate!"

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Liberals Defend ICE Attacker

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In Ohio's governor race, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton have announced their running mates. Ramaswamy, a biotech executive, has chosen Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, a seasoned conservative lawmaker. Acton, a former state health chief, has picked David Pepper, a pragmatic former state Democratic Chair. The announcements were made on Wednesday. Current Republican Gov. Mike DeWine cannot seek reelection due to term limits. Ramaswamy praised McColley for his legislative experience. Acton highlighted Pepper's problem-solving skills and local government experience.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey posted on X in response to the deadly ICE-involved shooting of a woman driving in the city Wednesday. "I am aware of a shooting involving an ICE agent at 34th Street & Portland. The presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city. We’re demanding ICE to leave the city immediately. We stand rock solid with our immigrant and refugee communities."

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ICE Shooting in MN Leaves Woman Dead

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There Is Much More Fraud To Uncover

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Capturing Maduro Shows America's Strength

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