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| | | WHAT WE'RE WATCHING | | 🔫 LGBT gun ownership rises amid fears of Trump. LGBT Americans are increasingly arming themselves and joining groups like the Pink Pistols and the Socialist Rifle Association over concerns about their personal safety and political oppression under a second Trump administration. These groups report surging memberships and training requests, reflecting a broader cultural shift in left-wing gun ownership. | 🚰 Study finds 23M Americans exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals.' Treated wastewater may expose nearly seven percent of Americans to harmful PFAS, synthetic compounds linked to cancer and other illnesses. A study found wastewater treatment facilities remove less than 25 percent of these chemicals, which can persist in drinking water supplies. | 🙅♂️ Trump's legal team moves to block Jack Smith's report. President-elect Trump's lawyers filed an emergency motion to stop Special Counsel Jack Smith from releasing a "Final Report," on the classified documents case, arguing his unconstitutional appointment invalidates his actions. Besides the fact that the case was thrown out, they warn the report is a biased, politically motivated effort that intended to damage Trump's reputation. | 📅 Democrat lawmakers mourned the Jan 6 anniversary. On the fourth anniversary of the Capitol riot, several Democratic lawmakers took to mourning the events of January 6, 2021, emphasizing the importance of protecting democracy. Congressional festivities included House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sharing a prayer and a moment of silence. |
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| | | WHAT POWER PLAYERS ARE SAYING | 🔒 This section is for members only | Where we spot important takes and insights from the voices influencing our politics. | | Mentioned behind the paywall: Maggie Haberman, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Justin Trudeau, Sunny Hostin, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Joe Biden, and Batya Ungar-Sargon |
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| | | IN THE LOOP | A joint session of Congress formally certified the results of the 2024 presidential election without any objections. Seed oils out, beef tallow in. MASA chips are handmade with top-tier ingredients—100% seed oil-free and pesticide-free. They're the best guilt-free snack on the market.* Donald Trump Jr. is visiting Greenland, but reportedly has no plans to meet with any government officials. ICE re-arrested an illegal migrant charged with attempted rape after a Massachusetts court released him. The first US death from the bird flu was recorded in Louisiana. The most clicked link in our last newsletter was an email believed to be from the man who exploded the Tesla Cybertruck with him inside.
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| *Indicates content from our sponsors | | | MY THOUGHTS | What's There to Celebrate? | Good morning. America rejected Biden and voted for Trump. That feels like a victory for conservatives. But the last 60 years of progressive capture of America's institutions remain untouched. The Deep State, entrenched in the federal government, is only beginning to ramp up its defense mechanisms. | Yes, there's been quite a show since election day, and plenty of "good vibes" to around. But let's be real: the battle hasn't started yet. In two weeks, it will. And we'll be here to cover every step of it. | Also, last week, I sent out an email regarding our path forward in 2025, and important changes to coming to Upward News. Missed it? Check it out here → | |
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| | | GEOPOLITICS | Trudeau resigns after a string of policy disasters | | What's happening: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in power for nearly a decade, announced he will resign as leader of the Liberal Party. He will remain in office until a new leader is chosen, leaving his party in turmoil as it faces mounting challenges ahead of the next general election, scheduled for October, but will likely be called sooner. | | | 🔒 Become a member to read the rest. | |
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| | | 💬 COMMENT OF THE DAY | From Nobody Wants Congestion Pricing As NYC Pushes City To Brink: | "New York has gone from #1 to #4 in population nationally for a reason. Maybe they'll come to their senses and vote Democrats out. NYC was much safer when Giuliani was mayor." — Monty | Paid members get to join the daily discussion |
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| | | THE DAILY DEBATE | 📊 What was Justin Trudeau's worst move?Results will be in tomorrow's newsletter | | | POLL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY | Do you/would you feel comfortable using your local city's public transportation? | 🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 👍 Yes (194) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 👎 No (519) | 🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Other (75) | 👍 Yes: "Only because I have means to protect myself and others if I'm riding." — Steve 👎 No: "There's a reason why you see "Detroit - Where the weak are killed and eaten" t-shirts here." — E.W. 🤔 Unsure: "The government should have no role in transportation, or the economy in general. Free markets can do better." — Pede | | | | 788 votes |
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| Today's newsletter was written by Brandon Goldman and Ari David. We scoured 100s of sources to bring you stories and insights you won't find in the mainstream media. | |
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