Saturday, January 17, 2026

Trump’s Secret Weapon? The 360-Pound Deadlifting Governor Who Predicted the Economy

Not Your Average Banker Christopher Waller is not the type of guy you expect to see crunching numbers at the Federal Reserve. Most central bankers are quiet academics. Waller is different. He is a devoted weightlifter who can deadlift 360 pounds. He compares monetary policy to...

History Made: Virginia Swears in First Female Governor in 250 Years

The Glass Ceiling Shatters in Richmond Saturday isn't just another inauguration day in Virginia. It is a total rewrite of the history books. Abigail Spanberger is officially taking the reins as the 75th governor of Virginia. She becomes the first woman to hold the state's top...

Mission Extended: National Guard to Patrol D.C. Streets Through End of the Year

Boots on the Ground (Indefinitely) The troops aren't going home anytime soon. National Guard soldiers will remain on the streets of Washington, D.C. until the end of the year. That is the bottom line from a new memo reviewed by AWN. Signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll...

Rule Breaker? Leading Candidate’s School Visit Sparks Investigation

The "Favorite Moment" That Disappeared Diana Moreno is the heavy favorite to take over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s former Assembly seat. She has the endorsements, the momentum, and the party backing. But a recent trip to a local high school has forced her campaign into damage...

‘Hard Revenge’: Iran Cleric Demands Death for Protesters as Trump Thanked Leaders

The Silence After the Storm Tehran has returned to an uneasy calm, but the rhetoric is hotter than ever. Following a brutal crackdown that silenced days of anti-government demonstrations, a senior hard-line cleric in Iran took to the pulpit on Friday with a chilling message. He...

Trump Threats: Support Greenland Annexation or Face New Tariffs

Pay Up or Pay Up President Donald Trump just escalated his push to acquire Greenland from a diplomatic request to an economic threat. Speaking at the White House on Friday, the President made it clear that patience is wearing thin. He suggested he is ready to...

Minneapolis on the Brink: Trump Threatens Insurrection Act as ICE Raids Turn Violent

The Powder Keg Is Lit Something dangerous is brewing in Minneapolis. More than a week after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, the city feels less like a Midwest metropolis and more like a war zone. Tensions are boiling over. Confrontations between protesters...

Trump Issues 21 New Pardons: Ex-Governor and Repeat Offender Set Free

Cleaning the Slate President Donald Trump is ending the week with a major flex of executive power. In a move disclosed by officials on Friday, the President issued a slew of new clemency grants. The list includes 21 individuals, with nine set to be released immediately....

‘Personal Aggrandizement’: Critics Slam Trump’s Push to Buy or Take Greenland

The Deal or the Duty? President Donald Trump just raised the stakes again. During an unrelated event on healthcare this Friday, the President dropped a bombshell ultimatum on our European allies. The message was simple and stark. If the European Union blocks his attempt to acquire...