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JANUARY 17, 2026 | Read Online

This week was all about you, Patriot! Domestic policy was the driver this week with actions taken to restore whole milk in schools, protect U.S. citizens through new immigration policies, and announcing a new healthcare plan. In this week’s newsletter you’ll find: The President’s eventful day in Detroit, Michigan The latest efforts of the Treasury Department to uncover Minnesota fraud How mortgage rates are moving with our number of the week  THE WEEK IN REVIEW President Trump visited Detroit, Michigan to tour a Ford factory, deliver remarks to the Detroit Economic Club, and hold an interview with Tony Dokoupil of CBS News. Additionally, the President participated in the Whole Milk Act signing, called-in to troops in Germany, and hosted a Rural Health Roundtable. Some other highlights of the week were the 2025 Stanley Cup Champions, The Florida Panthers, visiting the White House and a meeting with María Corina Machado of Venezuela where she she presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize. Vice President Vance spoke publicly to defend ICE’s efforts around the country, about the reality of illegal immigration on businesses, and he was the tie-breaking vote to kill the War Powers Resolution which sought to limit the Administration. First Lady Melania Trump delivered remarks at Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow’s Leaders, and was quoted saying, “…although A.I. can generate images, and information, only humans can generate meaning and purpose."  IMMIGRATION | It was announced that the United States experienced negative net migration for the first time in 50 years with the State Department revoking 100,000 visas, freezing visa processing for 75 countries, and ending temporary protective status for thousands of Somalis.  GREAT HEALTHCARE PLAN | The Administration unveiled The Great Healthcare Plan which will lower drug prices and insurance premiums, hold big insurance companies accountable, and maximize price transparency! Find out more here.  WHOLE MILK | President Trump signed the signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law — restoring whole and 2% milk our schools. A common sense act that lawmakers and dairy farmers had been trying to pass for 15 years!  SURVEY Understanding Consumer Confidence Consumer confidence measures how optimistic or pessimistic consumers are about the economy and their personal finances. We want to get a better understanding of your perception of the economy. Share your thoughts and opinions to shape policy. Voice your Opinion  IN THE NEWS WATCH | BlazeTV - "Tim Walz is a Coward!" - Scott Bessent SOUNDS OFF on Somali Fraud in Minnesota | NEW INTERVIEW READ | Breitbart - Trump Wants Greenland: Here Are 4 Times He Beat Conventional Wisdom on Foreign Policy WATCH | NewsNation - US citizens impeding law enforcement operations: DHS assistant secretary | CUOMO READ | New York Post - Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal in White House meeting WATCH | CNBC - Full interview with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick Visit the Wire for More  PHOTO OF THE WEEK President Donald Trump signs a vehicle hood at the Ford River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Share this Newsletter with a Friend!

JANUARY 11, 2026 | Read Online Patriot , have you seen our new January 6 website? This week served the America First agenda by showing the world that we will not stand for narcoterrorism, we are laser-focused on housing affordability, and fraud against American taxpayers will not be tolerated. In this week’s newsletter you’ll find: Action in Venezuela & President Trump reasserting American Dominance Making America Healthy Again through Real Food and vaccines The impact of tariffs on America & future steps towards affordability  THE WEEK IN REVIEW President Trump’s week included announcing the capture of Nicolás Maduro, speaking at the House GOP member retreat, and hosting oil executives in the Oval Office. The President took to truth to announce steps to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes and signed an executive order to withdraw from 66 wasteful organizations. He also sat down with Sean Hannity of Fox News and four New York Times journalists for no holds barred interviews. Vice President Vance joined Scott Jennings of Salem News Channel and Jesse Watters of Fox News for interviews. He also went on offense to defend law enforcement in Minnesota and announce a new associate attorney general position tasked with fraud investigations during a White House press conference.  MADURO CAPTURE | Following the announcement of Maduro’s capture, Venezuelans in the United States and worldwide erupted in joy and the Venezuelan government has chosen to work with the United States turning over 30-50 million barrels of oil.  MAHA | The Trump Administration announced the update of the childhood vaccine schedule aligning with fewer shots as agreed upon by worldwide scientists, and the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans which you can check out at RealFood.gov.  MINNESOTA FRAUD | Administration officials are unleashing a relentless assault to dismantle the massive fraud empires built in Minnesota under the watch of incompetent Democrats like Tim Walz including freezing childcare payments, suspending thousands of borrowers over suspected fraud, and more.  SURVEY Actions of the Week Of the following, which action or announcement was your favorite from JUST this week? A. Capturing and extraditing of Nicolás Maduro to the United States for trial B. New dietary guidelines that prioritize protein, healthy fats, fruits & veggies C. Announcing steps to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes D. Investigating widespread fraud in Minnesota, and using DOJ, Treasury, HHS, and other departments to stop it E. Updating the childhood vaccine schedule to lower how many vaccines American children receive F. The U.S. withdrawing from 66 organizations, including 31 at the U.N., which serve no benefit to America Voice your Opinion  IN THE NEWS WATCH | Face the Nation - Marco Rubio says "the president always retains the optionality" to occupy Venezuela READ | Breitbart - Exclusive: Transcripts Show Trump Spoke for over 13,400 Minutes in 2025, Talked to Press at 74 Percent of Events WATCH | Fox News - A ‘HISTORIC INJUSTICE’ has been reversed, Stephen Miller says READ | Washington Examiner - Linda McMahon hits the road: Promoting patriotism and dismantling the Education Department WATCH | Treasury Department - Somali Fraud Conference Visit the Wire for More  PHOTO OF THE WEEK Nicolás Maduro aboard the USS Iowa Jima on his way to the United States following his capture in Venezuela, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Share this Newsletter with a Friend! MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 IN THE NEWS NBC NEWS | Marco Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’: Full interview CNN | Forecasters say 2026 will be the cheapest year for gas since Covid CNN reports that gas prices are expected to remain low in early 2026, with forecasters predicting national averages near or below $3 per gallon as global oil markets remain well-supplied and crude prices have eased amid ample production. NEW YORK POST | Trump has started to liberate Venezuela while striking the heart of Russia, China, Iran’s evil global axis The authors argue that President Trump’s military operation in Venezuela represents the beginning of a “liberation” of the country from an authoritarian regime tied to Russia, China, and Iran, claiming the move weakens that geopolitical axis and could boost U.S. energy influence and democracy in the region. FOX NEWS | Trump issues direct warning to Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro capture President Trump issued a direct warning to Venezuela’s newly installed leader, Delcy Rodríguez, demanding she respect human rights and avoid reprisals after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, and cautioned that the U.S. will hold her accountable for any escalation or support for authoritarian abuses. JUST THE NEWS | America’s 250th and global sports to converge for epic display of American patriotism, culture The White House says the United States will mark its 250th anniversary with a global, multi-sport celebration that brings together major international athletic events and showcases American culture, unity, and competitive excellence on a world stage. FROM THE WHITE HOUSE RUBIO: This Is Our Hemisphere — and President Trump Will Not Allow Our Security to be Threatened Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area, and said President Trump will not allow threats from drug cartels, Iranian proxies, or hostile regimes to take root in the region—underscoring the administration’s aggressive stance on security following its actions in Venezuela and broader efforts to safeguard the hemisphere. Here’s What the Trump Administration Is Doing to Crush Minnesota’s Fraud Epidemic The Trump administration says it is aggressively dismantling a massive fraud network in Minnesota by pursuing extensive DOJ investigations, charging dozens of defendants, issuing hundreds of subpoenas and search warrants, conducting over 1,000 interviews, and targeting schemes tied to multiple state programs to recover stolen taxpayer funds. Trump Administration’s Historic Rural Health Care Investments Hailed Nationwide The Trump administration announced historic rural health care investments under a five-year, $50 billion fund—allocating hundreds of millions to every state to strengthen access, support rural health workforces, and modernize care systems in underserved communities nationwide. FROM THE PRESIDENT Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.