Politics

• Euro Commission Head Meets Congress Amid Greenland Row
  
  Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said she met with members of Congress on Monday while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and discussed a wide range of topics affecting both Europe and North America.
• Patrick Allocco to Newsmax: Young Voters Shun 'Damaged' Parties
  
  Pollster Patrick Allocco told Newsmax on Monday that the record number of American adults now identifying as political independents reflects frustration among younger voters who view both major parties as "damaged" brands.
• Ruddy: Bessent Sees 7 Trump Successes
  
  It's not every day that I find myself sitting down with the secretary of the treasury at his historic office in Washington. This past Thursday, I visited with Secretary Scott Bessent, one of the most closely watched, talked-about, and popular members of Donald Trump's Cabinet.
• Roger Stone to Newsmax Rep. Swalwell Ineligible for Calif. Governor Bid
  
  Roger Stone, a former campaign adviser to President Donald Trump, told Newsmax on Monday that Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., does not meet residency requirements to run for governor this year under state election law.
• Walz Asked if He Was Chinese Agent During Veep Vetting
  
  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was asked if he was an agent of China during his vetting for vice president, CNN reported.
• Anti-ICE Activist to AG Bondi: 'Come and Get Me'
  
  An activist protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement who was part of a group that interrupted a Minnesota church service Sunday told Attorney General Pam Bondi to "come and get me" as the Department of Justice ramps up an investigation into what happened.
• Minneapolis-Area Hotels Shut Down Over Safety Issues
  
  Several hotels in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area have temporarily shut down operations or halted reservations, citing growing safety and security concerns tied to ongoing anti-ICE protests in the region.
• Man Acquitted of Shining Laser at Trump Helicopter
  
  A 33-year-old Washington, D.C., resident was found not guilty last week of aiming a laser pointer at Marine One last September, according to court documents.
• Carla Sands to Newsmax: Trump EU Tariffs Threat 'Brilliant'
  
  Former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands praised President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on the European Union if it refuses to support his effort to acquire Greenland, telling Newsmax on Monday the strategy is "brilliant."
• Federal Court to Take Up Ten Commandments Case
  
  A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments Tuesday over a Texas law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
• Judge: DHS Can Enforce 7-Day Notice for ICE Visits
  
  A federal judge refused Monday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring a week's notice before members of Congress can visit immigration detention facilities.
• House Ethics Committee Probing Allegations Against Rep. Mace
  
  The House Ethics Committee announced Friday it is considering allegations against Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.
• Trump: Minn. Fraud Deserves More Attention Than ICE
  
  President Donald Trump argued Monday that ICE agents are facing outsized scrutiny as alleged billions of dollars in fraud in Minnesota receive too little attention.
• Democrats Split on Kamala Harris as 2028 Talk Grows
  
  Kamala Harris is being talked about as a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, but Democrats are not united on supporting her, reports Axios.
• Retired General to Newsmax: Iran May Make Concessions
  
  Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Chris Eddy told Newsmax on Monday the situation in Iran remains fluid, with the potential that the country's leadership may offer protesters "some concessions" to ease tensions.
• Minneapolis Police Chief: ICE Agent Violated 'Basic Steps'
  
  The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who shot and killed protester Renee Good earlier this month appeared to ignore "basic steps" law enforcement are trained to follow, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said.
• Christian Leaders Urge Protection of Worshippers' Rights
  
  Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants after anti-immigration enforcement protesters disrupted a service at a Southern Baptist church in Minnesota.
• EU Weighs Trade Reprisal as Trump Presses on Greenland
  
  The rift between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland is deepening as European countries weigh retaliatory tariffs and broader economic countermeasures against the U.S. Regional diplomats held an emergency meeting on Sunday in Brussels to discuss their response.
• WH Appeals Limits on Agents' Tactics Toward Minnesota Protesters
  
  The Trump administration says it's appealing a ruling by a federal judge that put limits on tactics employed by U.S. immigration agents operating in Minneapolis.
• France Rejects Joining Trump's Board of Peace
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday his country will not join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
• Texas Launches Grants Tied to ICE Partnerships
  
  Texas has begun rolling out a new grant program offering up to $140,000 to county sheriffs who deepen cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through participation in the federal 287(g) program.
• Don Lemon Knew Anti-ICE Plan Before Church Disruption
  
  Former CNN host Don Lemon acknowledged that he was present with Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters in the Twin Cities and had awareness of their planned actions before they crashed a Minnesota church during a Sunday service.
• Erika Kirk Pushes for Speedy Trial Amid Delays
  
  Erika Kirk's attorney on Friday filed a motion invoking her right to a speedy trial in the case against Tyler Robinson, the accused assassin of her husband, Charlie Kirk, the conservative leader and co-founder of Turning Point USA.
• Bipartisan Healthcare Plan May Be Unveiled Monday
  
  Congressional negotiators are reportedly expected to unveil a bipartisan healthcare package as soon as Monday afternoon, reviving key elements of a deal that collapsed in late 2024.
• Maher, Carvey Slam Celebrity Political Takes
  
  Comedians Bill Maher and Dana Carvey on Monday slammed celebrities and millionaires for lecturing ordinary Americans about politics. "[Celebrities] just make it worse. They just make it worse, celebrities do, when they speak."

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