Geopolitics
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of an “all-out” response to any renewed U.S. or allied attacks, describing it as a potential prolonged regional conflict in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. Referencing last June’s 12-day war, Araghchi stated that Iran’s armed forces would retaliate fully and rejected threats against protesters as external conspiracies. The statement follows President Trump’s reported consideration of military options amid a U.S. carrier group’s deployment to the Middle East and Iran’s crackdown on demonstrations, which has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths. U.S. officials have noted Trump’s restraint, including pulling back from strikes, as public opposition to extended Middle East engagements remains high according to historical polls from Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. allies in the Gulf and Turkey have urged restraint to prevent escalation into a major regional conflict.
Meanwhile, Trump announced the Board of Peace charter during his visit to Davos, creating a group to oversee Gaza’s transition, reconstruction, and governance after Hamas’s reported disarmament. Trump is to chair the board, which includes U.S. officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, as well as international figures like former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and World Bank President Ajay Banga. The board features a National Committee for Gaza Administration led by Palestinian Authority official Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath, with Bulgarian diplomat Nikolay Mladenov serving as high representative. Invitations were extended to representatives from over 50 countries, including Russian President Putin, with members responsible for mobilizing resources and ensuring accountability. Trump stated that the board could replace certain UN functions, with the chair holding broad powers, including decisions on membership and vetoes as well as even appointing his own successor. Permanent membership reportedly requires a $1 billion contribution toward rebuilding, which could affect U.S. policy on regional conflicts. Critics have expressed concerns that the initiative could undermine established UN roles in conflict resolution.
US Politics
Left-wing NGOs, unions, and activists, including TakeAction Minnesota and the Minnesota Nurses Association, organized a statewide “economic blackout” strike that closed businesses and included rallies opposing ICE activities. Organizers described the action as nonviolent resistance and called for an end to deportations as well as accountability for incidents involving agents. Meanwhile, an undercover journalist reported raising nearly $200 from protesters by pretending to solicit funds for weapons and explosives to target ICE agents, with some participants using violent rhetoric, including statements like “we gotta f*ing kill these motherf*ers.”
Local leaders, including Governor Walz, have urged residents to film agents for potential use in future prosecutions. The Department of Homeland Security has defended the operations as fulfilling immigration enforcement mandates, while polls indicate declining public support for aggressive tactics targeting non-criminal immigrants.
Minnesota State Representative Leigh Finke, a transgender Democrat, also expressed support for disruptions of church services targeting ICE personnel. In a Facebook post, Finke praised protesters who entered Cities Church in St. Paul, where the local ICE office leader serves as pastor, and compared the action to 1989 AIDS activism by ACT UP. Finke called for ongoing nonviolent resistance until ICE departs the state and the Trump administration ends, referencing Martin Luther King Jr. Day to describe the efforts as addressing injustice. The disruption, involving figures including former CNN host Don Lemon, interrupted worship services with chants and screams. Civil rights advocates have defended such protests as moral stands against alleged federal overreach, while the Department of Justice is investigating potential civil rights violations.
Meanwhile, a recently released internal ICE memo shows it authorized forced entry into homes using administrative warrants — signed by immigration officials, not judges — for individuals with final deportation orders, as in “Operation Metro Surge,” during which agents used a battering ram in Minneapolis. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit citing Fourth Amendment concerns, but an appeals court suspended the injunction.
Moving beyond Minnesota, leftist activists and Democratic figures have called for accountability measures against conservatives in the event Democrats regain power. Discussions among influencers, including former CNN host Jim Acosta and podcaster Jennifer Welch, have referenced plans to expand the Supreme Court from nine to thirteen justices, which reportedly would facilitate prosecutions of figures such as Trump, Elon Musk, and Republican allies. Welch and others have described such measures as necessary for national reconciliation, with Welch calling for investigations into alleged crimes. These discussions align with reported sentiments from Democratic strategists, including James Carville, who has outlined a post-2028 process involving a transition committee to reform the court and achieve a liberal majority. Proponents of these proposals state that they would address threats reportedly posed by the current administration, drawing parallels to prior efforts against Trump and participants in the January 6 events. Cultural critic Jonathan Turley has warned that such expansions could threaten democratic balance by ensuring long-term partisan control.
Economy
Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end gold price forecast to $5,400 per ounce, citing increased demand from investors and central banks as a hedge against volatility. The revised forecast incorporates potential upside from private investor inflows but highlights risks if global monetary policies stabilize unexpectedly. Relatedly, Poland’s central bank has approved the purchase of up to 150 tons of gold, increasing national reserves toward 700 tons and placing the country among the global top ten holders. Officials state that this move aims to enhance long-term monetary resilience amid international economic changes. Analysts have cautioned that surging gold prices could strain budgets and delay the full acquisition if not timed carefully.
In other news, Australia’s second-largest pension fund, Australian Retirement Trust, which manages A$353 billion, has increased currency hedging to limit U.S. dollar exposure in anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. The fund continues to hold A$53 billion in U.S. equities but expects dollar weakening due to administration policies aimed at enhancing competitiveness, in contrast to rate hikes in Japan and Australia. This approach reverses prior low-hedging practices by balancing exposures, including unhedging Japanese assets. Some market observers point to the dollar’s recent resilience near multi-week highs, suggesting the hedging strategy may primarily address short-term policy risks.
Energy
Major oil companies have expressed caution about reinvesting in Venezuela despite Trump’s reported encouragement of $100 billion to revive its estimated 300 billion-barrel reserves. Executives from Exxon Mobil and Total referenced past asset seizures in 1976 and 2007 and demanded compensation for $60 billion in court awards, along with guarantees of rule of law and U.S. protections against sanctions. Venezuela’s oil output has declined 70 percent to under 1 million barrels per day since nationalization, with infrastructure affected by neglect and theft. Chevron, the only U.S. operator, produces 240,000 barrels daily in a joint venture and could potentially double output quickly. Experts estimate rebuilding costs at over $100 billion over several years, with challenges in extracting heavy crude due to high expenses. Alternatives such as Guyana present lower risks, and analysts emphasize the need for enforceable contracts and profit repatriation to attract investment, with the goal of countering Chinese influence in the region.
Health
The National Institutes of Health’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana reported a biological incident in November 2025 involving select agents or toxins. The BSL-4 facility handles pathogens such as Ebola, Marburg, Lassa virus, and coronaviruses and filed a Form 3 with the Federal Select Agent Program on November 13, notifying authorities of a potential theft, loss, or release. The lab, formerly part of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, conducts high-risk experiments, including those with military connections. The incident came to light during reviews of NIH funding for related bat research at Colorado State University. NIH officials reported that the incident involved a researcher’s potential exposure to a virus but was contained without any broader public health risk.
In other news, some consumers have called for a boycott of cheese following reports that approximately 90 percent of U.S. dairy products contain fermentation-produced chymosin, a genetically engineered enzyme developed by Pfizer in 1990. The FDA approved the enzyme as generally recognized as safe based on a 90-day rat study. The enzyme has become a cheaper, consistent alternative to traditional calf-derived rennet in cheesemaking. Pfizer sold the technology to Chr. Hansen in 1996, and it now accounts for most production without mandatory labeling as GMO, according to reports. Organic cheeses do not use it, and alternatives like cottage or cream cheese rely on acid coagulants. Regulators, including the WHO and EFSA, have affirmed its safety as equivalent to conventional foods, while critics point to gaps in GRAS oversight processes. Biotechnology experts note that no GMO material remains in the final product, supporting regulatory affirmations of its safety profile.
Sources
Leftists Demand MAGA Purge if Democrats Regain Power
A narrative is building among Democrat politicians and NGO activists alike which is essentially calling for a political purge of conservatives if progressive leaders return to government power in the next few years.
Poland’s Central Bank Approves 150-Ton Gold Buy, Propelling Reserves into Global Top 10
Poland’s Central Bank has approved a plan to purchase up to 150 tons of Gold.
Americans Boycott Cheese Over Unlabeled Pfizer GMO Enzyme in 90% of U.S. Dairy
Many Americans were surprised to learn that roughly 90 percent of cheese contains a lab-made enzyme developed by Pfizer, and it does not have to be labeled.
Source | Submitted by Spiritual Warrior
Trump’s Davos Board of Peace: UN Replacement or US-Led Gaza Revival?
Trump Unveils His Board Of Peace In Davos: A Replacement To The UN Or A US-Led Coalition Of The Willing?
NIH Lab Handling Ebola and Coronaviruses Reports Mystery Biological Incident in November 2025
one of these pathogens was either accidentally released, lost, or stolen from this NIH-funded bioagent lab
Iran Vows ‘All-Out’ War if Attacked, as Trump Weighs Military Options
Our powerful armed forces have no qualms about firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack.
Australia’s Second-Largest Pension Fund Boosts Hedging to Trim US Dollar Exposure
Australia’s second-biggest pension fund also said it is reducing its exposure to the US dollar through currency hedging
Oil Majors’ Caution: What It Takes to Lure Investment Back to Venezuela’s Ailing Fields
“But the investment case only works if companies can actually control operations, get paid, and move barrels transparently—otherwise the ‘gain’ is trapped capital and political risk.”
Minnesota’s Left-Wing NGOs Gear Up for “Economic Blackout” as Anti-Trump Revolution Testbed
Left-Wing NGOs Plan “Economic Blackout” Across Minnesota As State Becomes Testbed For Revolution
Liberal Influencers Plot Supreme Court Packing and Conservative Trials in Post-Democratic Takeover Vision
It’s Going To Get Really Serious
Undercover Exposé: Minnesota Anti-ICE Protesters Fund Fake Arsenal to Target Federal Agents
“Gotta fucking kill these motherfuckers.”
Minnesota Transgender Lawmaker Backs Anti-ICE Church Disruptions, Calls for Escalation
“Actions like this—nonviolent resistance in the face of government inaction or oppression—are essential. And they must continue until I.C.E. is out of our state, the administration is out of the White House, and dignity and humanity for all of our neighbors is achieved.”
ICE’s Bold Move: Forcing Entry into Homes with Admin Warrants Only
BREAKING: ICE NOW ASSERTING POWER TO ENTER HOMES WITHOUT JUDICIAL WARRANTS
Goldman Sachs Ups Gold Forecast to $5,400/Ounce on Surging Investor and Central Bank Demand
Goldman Sachs raised its year-end gold forecast to $5,400 an ounce, citing intensifying demand from private investors and central banks
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: ZeroHedge, Washington Post, Democracy Now!, Euronews, Genetic Literacy Project, Just The News, Al Jazeera, BBC News, Guardian, Reuters, Bloomberg, and New York Times.
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