Speaker Mike Johnson intends to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva before a vote to reopen the government, breaking a long delay. Democrats have pushed for her swearing-in since her August election, even filing a lawsuit. As the Senate prepares to pass an amended continuing resolution, Johnson is calling House members back to Washington. The Senate’s version extends the resolution to January 31, 2026, and includes a minibus of appropriations, excluding extensions of Obamacare subsidies.
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Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes the country’s geopolitical future is optimistic, contingent on Ukraine’s victory in its war against Russia. Tusk emphasized that a Ukrainian loss would significantly worsen Poland’s situation. He stressed the importance of Poland strategically utilizing its regional position and maintaining support for Ukraine, as friendly relations with a sovereign Ukraine are crucial. Furthermore, Tusk referenced the recent incident involving Russian drones in Polish airspace as a turning point, highlighting the difficult decisions regarding national security.
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Overnight, Ukrainian forces launched coordinated strikes against targets in southwestern Russia, including a key oil tanker loading terminal in Tuapse via kamikaze drones and robot boats. The attack resulted in explosions and fires within the port area, despite Russian claims of interception and minimal damage. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones targeted railroad infrastructure in Rostov, prompting air travel disruptions and reports of damage, alongside an extensive drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. These attacks are part of a broader strategy aimed at disrupting Russian oil exports and retaliating for Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, with a notable increase in strikes against power grids and heating plants.
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A new report indicates that Drax power plant, the UK’s largest carbon emitter, continues to source wood from old-growth forests in Canada despite claiming to use only sustainable sources. The Stand.earth report alleges Drax’s Canadian subsidiary received hundreds of truckloads of logs, likely including trees hundreds of years old, throughout 2024 and into 2025. This raises questions about Drax’s sustainability claims, especially as it receives substantial green energy subsidies. The report highlights that Drax has sourced from areas with a high percentage of old-growth forests, even though they claimed to have stopped sourcing from designated protected areas.
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The sentiment is loud and clear: “Schumer is no longer effective,” and many Democrats are absolutely furious about the recent shutdown deal. It’s a firestorm of frustration, disappointment, and a deep-seated belief that the party’s leadership has failed.
The consensus is that this deal was a massive misstep, perceived as snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The public was already primed to blame the opposing party for the shutdown. The impacts of the shutdown were already being felt. Trump had clearly stated that he wouldn’t be funding vital programs. Yet, in what many see as an astonishing blunder, the Democrats appear to have conceded and ended up looking like they were the ones throwing a tantrum.… Continue reading
Thailand has halted the implementation of a peace agreement with Cambodia, mediated by the United States, following a landmine incident that injured two Thai soldiers along the border. This decision has the potential to escalate existing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, as the agreement was intended to foster stability. The landmine explosion, coupled with the agreement’s suspension, presents a challenge to regional peace efforts in Southeast Asia.
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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya was sworn in for his eighth term, vowing to restore order amidst post-election violence. Biya, who won the election with 54% of the vote, offered condolences for victims of protests that arose from allegations of fraud. He praised the electoral process and promised to focus on issues affecting women, young people, corruption, and security. Despite the unrest and criticisms of his long rule, Biya urged citizens to work with him in building a prosperous nation.
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Senator Shaheen stated she kept leadership informed throughout the process leading up to the shutdown. She emphasized that the Democrats’ primary concern was rising healthcare costs. The response to the question indicates either that Schumer was insincere in his opposition to the continuing resolution or that he lacks control over his party. Ultimately, this raises questions about the effectiveness of Democratic leadership.
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