US military forces complete withdrawal from Iraq Ain al-Asad airbase operations
US forces fully withdraw Ain al-Asad airbase. Iraqi army assumes complete operational control. Withdrawal completes 2024 bilateral security agreement. Baghdad (Washington Insider Magazines) January 19, 2026 – United States forces completed full…
US private security firms positioned for Trump administration Venezuela operations
US private security firms positioned for Trump administration Venezuela operations Trump favors contractors over troops for Venezuela oil security. Private firms position to protect energy assets post-Maduro. Grey Bull veterans ready for embassy,…
Foodberry announces strategic partnership with Bel US group for snack innovations
New York (Washington Insider Magazines) January 19, 2026 – Foodberry, a US-based food technology company, announced a strategic partnership with Bel Group, the French dairy giant’s US division, to develop innovative snack products combining…
Why the US cares what happens in Venezuela
The United States maintains deep strategic interests in Venezuela due to its vast oil reserves, regional security concerns, and geopolitical rivalries. As of January 2026, following the US military intervention that captured Nicolás Maduro, these…
Democrats urge FTC probe into Trump mobile T1 phone delivery delays deposits
Democrats urge FTC probe on Trump phones Customers paid $100 deposits for “US-made” devices Phones promised but not delivered yet Washington (Washington Insider Magazines) January 16, 2026 – Democratic lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth…
Virginia Democrats launch referendum strategy targeting four Republican US house seats
Virginia Democrats push new referendum campaign Targeting four Republican-held US House seats Strategy links GOP incumbents to unpopular issues Focus on abortion rights, democracy, health care Richmond (Washington Insider Magazines) January 16, 2026…
US cities establish oversight units monitoring ICE agent conduct violations
US cities pressured to police immigration agents Local forces aid federal immigration enforcement Tension rises over city-federal immigration roles Policies spark debates on policing priorities Washington (Washington Insider Magazines) January 17, 2026…
Democrats slam Brooke Rollins’ “chicken and broccoli” claim
US Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins faces Democrat ridicule. Claims simple meals meet new dietary guidelines easily. Suggests chicken, broccoli, corn tortilla plus one item. The comments were even referred to by one delegate as “a slap in the face to…
Trump questions midterm elections in Reuters interview
Trump told the publication in a 30-minute interview that he had achieved so much in his time in office that “when you think of it, we shouldn’t even have an election” in 2026. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters…
Global poll shows China ascendant and U.S. influence declines
Trump one year into second term weakens America. New poll: China seen as ascendant globally now. World citizens favor China’s rising power status. Few view U.S. as strengthening under Trump. This change has been expedited by Trump’s…