Mid-Day Update: January 8, 2026

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest news items of the day, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's investigation into money wiring services linked to Somali fraud, congress debating immigration after a shocking statistic was revealed, Vivek Ramaswamy's bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges, and Chicago’s police superintendent’s stern warning to radical activists regarding law enforcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison may be about to face the full weight of federal law for their roles in the mass Somali fraud. JD Vance has had ENOUGH of the fake news media’s attempts to demonize law enforcement and coddle radical left-wing extremists. During a heated press exchange Thursday following a deadly incident in Minneapolis, Vance delivered a masterclass in holding the propaganda machine accountable. And The Senate today voted 52-47 to advance a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Venezuela. President Trump will veto the measure.Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnPromo Code 'john' for max savings!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the escalating unrest in Minneapolis, Vice President J.D. Vance's fiery press conference, potential legal troubles facing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison over alleged fraud, as well as the Senate's recent vote on a war powers resolution concerning President Trump's military actions in Venezuela.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chaos erupted on Wednesday after ICE fatally shot a rioter who attempted to run over agents in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security called it an “act of domestic terrorism.” The city is known to have a large militant leftist block, as we saw during the 2020 riots over the death of fentanyl addict George Floyd while in police custody. American flags are being burned and ICE agents are being targeted! Gov Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey have done nothing but ass gas to the fire!Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the anniversary of the 'Insurrection' at the Capitol and for the first time in 5-years, the republicans have flipped the script! President Trump launched a new White house website, showing thw world who is really to blame for J6 - and it's not the Republicans! Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, citing his responsibility in the fraud scandal affecting the state’s social services programs. During a press conference on Tuesday, Walz stated, “The buck stops with me. I am accountable for this. Because of that accountability, I am not running for office again.”Guest: Breanna Morello - Info WarsSponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicolas Maduro and his wife Celia Flores appeared in federal court to be arraigned on Monday morning. The Army’s Delta Force captured Maduro early Saturday morning after President Trump ordered military strikes on the South American country. Delta Force created an exact replica of Maduro’s safe house and practiced how they would enter and capture him. The CIA had an asset on the ground in Venezuela who infiltrated Maduro’s inner circle. And Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection amid fraud allegations with the Somalians!Guest: Derek Maltz - Former Head of The DEASponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including  the end of Governor Tim Waltz's political career, and the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AG Pam Bondi raced to twitter last night to take credit for the Minneapolis Somali bust. There's one problem, she had nothing to do with it. It was all thanks to a 23-year old citizen journalist named Nick Shirley who did an hour long expose. It turns out now, it's more than just Minneapolis that has the Somali fraud -- yet another citizen journalist uncovered more fraud in a whole new city. And on the foreign policy side, Ukraine's Zelensky is reportedly pressuring Trump to send troops to Ukraine. Wow!Guest: Stephen Gardner - Host, The Stephen Gardner ShowSponsor:My PillowWww.mypillow.com/JohnPromo code 'john' will get you a max savings of up to 66% off all items!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We bring you a live update about the raid in Caracas Venezuela that lead to the capturing on Dictator Nicolas Maduro. President Trump speaks out and tells us what is next for the country! Sponsor:MY PILLOW WWW.MYPILLOW.COM/JOHNPROMO CODE 'JOHN'' AT CHECK OUT FOR UP TO 66% IN SAVINGS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the weekend, a citizen journalist named Nick Shirley blew the lid off what could be the biggest fraud in U.S. history. He went to Minneapolis to investigate the daycare centers being run by the Somalis. There was one problem -- every single one he went to was vacant! If they are stealing government funds to the tune of a reported $9 Billion dollars, what else are they stealing!? This needs to be handled immediately!Guest: Mike Lindell - Leading GOP Candidate for Minnesota GovSponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.