U.S. Military Targets Mexican Cartels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the U.S. military is now authorized to conduct special operations against Mexican drug cartels following their designation as foreign terrorist organizations by President Trump. This policy shift allows for all options to be considered in addressing the cartels, focusing on enhancing homeland security and tackling issues like drug trafficking and violence at the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision reflects a significant change in U.S. policy towards the cartels, potentially escalating U.S. military involvement in Mexico.

DOGE to Slash US Deficit by $1 Trillion

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce the U.S. federal deficit from $2 trillion to $1 trillion by FY 2026. This involves cutting around $4 billion in spending daily. The strategy includes terminating contracts related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and other 'wasteful' expenditures. Musk suggests that economic growth should offset the remaining deficit, aiming for zero inflation by 2026.

A midair collision

An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided just outside Washington D.C. last night and plunged into the Potomac River.

Sixty-four people were on the plane, which was coming from Wichita, Kan.,  The military aircraft carried a crew of three.

Elon Musk arrived in North America at 17 with $2000, a backpack & a suitcase full of books. Paid his own way thru college. Dropped out of Stanford Eng/Phys grad school w $110k in college debt.

Bonita Springs restaurant named one of the most romantic in the country

Angelina’s Ristorante, a modern and upscale Italian gem in Bonita Springs, made the list for the second consecutive year, averaging 4.8 stars out of 5 on its reviews.

Naples is Tump Country 

A Presbyterian pastor who attended the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral last week claimed Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde's sermon sowed the division she was preaching against.

Rob Pacienza, who serves as senior pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, further suggested during a recent interview with The Christian Post that Budde's worldview is symptomatic of the decay within mainline Protestantism that is increasingly rendering its churches irrelevant.

Politicians Make too Much Money 

Nancy Pelosi sold 10,000 shares of Nvidia on December 31st.

Trump Proposes Gaza Clearance, Discusses Relocation with Arab Leaders

President Donald Trump has suggested relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, aiming to 'clean out' the territory. This proposal was discussed with King Abdullah II of Jordan, with further talks planned with Egypt's leadership. This has sparked discussions on the potential implications, ranging from humanitarian relocation efforts to concerns over ethnic cleansing.