Death toll in Iran protests tops 500
More than 500 people have been killed as Iran enters a third week of nationwide anti-government protests. A communications blackout imposed by authorities has now lasted over three days, and demonstrations have spread beyond Iran’s borders. In Los Angeles, a person was detained after driving a U-Haul truck through a crowd of anti-Iranian regime protesters, striking a man who was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Meanwhile, President Trump said Iran “called to negotiate,” as his administration considers potential military options for intervention. Iranian officials warned that American military and commercial bases would be targeted in retaliation if the U.S. intervenes.
More Trump agents headed for Minnesota
The Trump administration is removing hundreds of additional Border Patrol officers from the border and sending them to Minneapolis as tensions flare following an ICE involved shooting last week that left a 37-year-old mother dead. Minnesota officials are disputing the federal account of the incident and denouncing the Trump administration’s decision to block state and local experts from participating in the investigation. More than 1,000 demonstrations were planned across the U.S. over the weekend in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Saturday’s protest in the Twin Cities drew a crowd of thousands to the street where the shooting took place.
Noem lies about her lies
In interviews over the weekend on Fox and CNN Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lied about the lies she had told in the aftermath of the shooting of 37-year old Renee Nicole Good. In interviews with Maria Bartiromo on Fox and Jake Tapper on CNN Noem said that the story she told shortly after the shooting that ICE agents were trying to move one of their vehicles that had become stuck in a snowbank when the woman ran over them with her car was 100% true. Videos, however, prove that Noem’s story about the woman running over agents was 100% false.
Trump steps up his campaign against Fed Chairman Powell
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell who President Trump has been trying to get rid of. The investigation concerns Powell’s June testimony to Congress regarding the central bank’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation in Washington, D.C. Powell responded in a video on Sunday, calling the probe a direct result of his ongoing disputes with the Trump administration over interest rates. “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,” Powell said. The investigation highlights the tension between the Fed and the White House as Trump continues to try to put an end to the central bank’s political independence.
Venezuela developments
President Trump on Sunday signaled a willingness to meet with Venezuela’s newly sworn-in President Delcy Rodriguez who replaced ousted President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the U.S. military. Trump is set to meet this week with Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, though he has expressed doubts about her ability to lead a post-Maduro government. The Nobel Prize Committee, meanwhile, says Machado cannot give Trump her Peace Prize as Trump would like. The Senate is expected to vote in the coming days on a measure to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela after he ordered the Maduro operation without congressional approval.
Golden Globes awarded
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took place Sunday, celebrating some of the biggest hits in film and TV from the past year. Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy “One Battle After Another” had a huge night, winning four trophies — including Best Musical or Comedy, plus directing and screenplay honors — while Teyana Taylor took home Best Supporting Actress for the film in a tearful speech. On the TV side, Netflix’s limited series “Adolescence” swept its categories, and medical drama “The Pitt” won Best Drama Series. The Globes also added a Best Podcast of the Year category, with Amy Poehler’s celebrity interview show, “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” securing the inaugural win.
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