Wake Up Carolina!
March 18, 2026
Here are todays topics. I sent yesterday's as well in an earlier email
Iran latest - Israel takes out two more top leaders of the country
A basic monthly bill Americans can’t dodge is becoming a midterm flashpoint
Illinois Senate primary follow-up - how's the race shaping up to replace longtime Senator Dick Durbin?
President Trump news of the day
March 17, 2026
US and China talks underway in Paris - setting the stage for the soon to be meeting between Trump and Xi
Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day - what's the history and what are the big celebrations across the US?
President Trump launches fraud task force
Winter's not over yet - Blizzard and storms shutdown parts of Midwest and cause airline travel headaches across the country - at airports already suffering from DHS funding-TSA agent shortages
President Trump news of the day
March 16, 2026
Iran War Coverage
March 13, 2026
Iran War Coverage
March 12, 2026
Iran War Coverage
March 11, 2026
Iran War Day 12
March 10, 2026
Iran War Coverage
March 9, 2026
Iran War Coverage
March 6, 2026
Iran latest - gas prices have creeped up this week following the operations
CDC deploys staff to curb South Carolina's measles outbreak - why are measles cases on the rise across the country again?
President Trump decides to make a change – moving Kristi Noem out of the DHS Sec. cabinet position. Who is the next nominee?
March 5, 2026
Iran War Coverage
March 3, 2026
Tuesday is the first day of primaries
Iran latest - what's President Trump saying about the operations, and more international reaction
Texas weekend shooting investigation latest - authorities continue to look into whether it was terrorism related
President Trump news of the day
March 2, 2026
DHS shutdown forces missed paychecks as immigration standoff deepens
Iran latest - US and Israel launch military operations against Iran
Domestic reaction to Iran operations - what are lawmakers saying?
Waymo to bring driverless cars to Chicago, eyes Midwest expansion
President Trump news of the day
February 27, 2026
House Republicans descend on Clintons' hometown for high-stakes Epstein probe grilling
Another round of diplomatic talks between US and Iran - any concrete plans announced?
Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm or suicide
Michigan Governor Whitmer says US-Canada bridge Trump threatened to block will open
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 26, 2026
February 25, 2026
Sec. of War Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly over "illegal orders
Secretary Rubio heads to the Caribbean to meet with leaders about US policy in the region
What's the latest on the Artemis moon journey? When do they plan on attempting a launch again?
Farm bankruptcies rise in 2025
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 24, 2026
Northeast blizzard latest - what's the word on flights and power outages following the crippling storm?
Tuesday marks the four year anniversary of the Russia Ukraine war – is a resolution anywhere in sight?
Latest on the investigation into the Mar-a-Lago intruder who was shot and killed,
A preview of President Trump's first State of the Union of his second term
Battle of Da Bears! Chicago organization pledges millions of dollars to keep the team local, as the Chicago Bears look...
February 23, 2026
The Supreme Court rules against President Trump's tariffs
Northeast blizzard latest - how is the region and nationwide air travel doing?
President Trump directs agencies to release documents on aliens - any details out yet?
Fox Wheels - some auto insurance companies are using AI to help with claims
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 20, 2026
The US has enough military assets in the region to launch strikes against Iran - but is President Trump ready to pull that trigger?
Florida planning to rename an airport after President Trump
Another week goes by, still nothing on the search for Nancy Guthrie
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 19, 2026
The US has enough military assets in the region to launch strikes against Iran - but is President Trump ready to pull that trigger?
Florida planning to rename an airport after President Trump
Another week goes by, still nothing on the search for Nancy Guthrie
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 18, 2026
Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson passes away at the age of 84
Follow up to a big day of international talks, the US and Iran, and Ukraine and Russia
Latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie - waiting for glove DNA analysis
DHS shutdown drags on as Senate Democrats block funding over ICE reforms
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 17, 2026
Partial government shutdown continues, and will likely continue until at least next week when Congress returns, what's impacted?
Big day of talks - US and Iran, as well as Ukraine and Russia
US health regulators to consider safety status of processed ingredients
Egg prices are dropping in the U.S.—they’re down 34% from a year ago
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 13, 2026
DHS officials warn about possible shutdown impacts if Congress can't approve funding by this weekend
Saturday is Valentine's Day and if spending is a sign - there's a lot of love out there
Border Czar Homan: the surge operation in Minnesota will conclude
PRESIDENT TRUMP NEWS OF THE DAY
February 12, 2026
February 11, 2026
February 10, 2026
DHS funding expires in just a few days - will Congress get together and extend funding?
A reported 5pm Monday deadline has come and gone in the Guthrie case - any more updates?
Is the Uk looking to oust its prime minister? How does that process work?
Minnesota school leaders fear declining attendance during ICE surge will lower state funding
President Trump news of the day
February 9, 2026
DHS funding expires in just a few days - will Congress get together and extend funding?
A reported 5pm Monday deadline has come and gone in the Guthrie case - any more updates?
Is the Uk looking to oust its prime minister? How does that process work?
Minnesota school leaders fear declining attendance during ICE surge will lower state funding
President Trump news of the day
February 6, 2026
THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE SEARCH FOR SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOTHER, AS PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS HE'S "DEPLOYING ALL RESOURCES" TO GET HER HOME.
NUCLEAR TALKS BETWEEN U.S. AND IRAN OFFICIALS GET UNDERWAY. WHAT DO WE NEED TO KNOW?
AMID ALL THE BACKLASH, WHAT CAN VIEWERS EXPECT WHEN BAD BUNNY TAKES THE STAGE FOR HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE?
POPE LEO'S CHOICE TO LEAD THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK, A FELLOW ILLINOIS NATIVE, WILL BE OFFICIALLY INSTALLED TODAY.
P...
February 5, 2026
Democrats are pushing for changes to how the Trump administration carries out immigration enforcement — while Republicans are looking to strengthen election security with the SAVE America Act
Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: What does that mean?
The search and investigation continues for TV host Savannah Gutherie's missing mom - could it be a ransom situation?
President Trump attempted assassin Ryan Routh is sentenced
Border Czar Tom Homan holds a press conference in Minneapolis
February 4, 2026
THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.
IRAN'S PRESIDENT INSTRUCTED HIS FOREIGN MINISTER TO "PURSUE FAIR AND EQUITABLE NEGOTIATIONS" WITH THE U.S., AS TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH AFTER LAST MONTH'S PROTEST CRACKDOWN.
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS RAISING EYEBROWS AFTER SAYING REPUBLICANS SHOULD 'NATIONALIZE' VOTING IN AT LEAST 15 PLACES. WHAT DOES HE MEAN BY THAT? AND HOW ARE LAWMAKERS REACTING?
THE SEARCH FOR SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOTHER: WHAT'S THE LATEST?
SPRINGFIELD, OH, MADE FAMOUS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP'S COMMENTS ABOUT THE CITY'S HAITIAN C...
February 3, 2026
February 2, 2026
January 30, 2026
A VEHICLE RAMMING OF AN ICONIC NYC JEWISH SITE HAS RE-IGNITED CALLS TO END ANTISEMITISM. HOW ARE MAYOR MAMDANI AND OTHER LEADERS REACTING TO THE INCIDENT? AND WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE SUSPECT?
THE CLOCK IS TICKING: UP TO THE MINUTE UPDATES ON LAWMAKERS' EFFORTS TO AVERT A PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.
BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN SPEAKS IN MINNEAPOLIS, OULINING BIG CHANGES TO ICE OPRTATIONS IN THE STATE AND AROUND THE COUNTRY. WHAT IS THE LATEST?
Dick Harpootlian talks about his new book regarding infamous P...
January 29 2026
CALLS CONTINUE TO MOUNT FOR DHS SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM TO STEP DOWN, INCLUDING FROM SOME REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS. WHAT ARE GOP MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SAYING?
KID ROCK TOOK PART IN A MAJOR SENATE HEARING FOCUSED ON CONCERT TICKET SALES PRACTICES AND SCALPING CONCERNS. WHAT WERE SOME MAJOR TAKEAWAYS?
REP. OMAR ATTACKED, DHS RE-SHUFFLING, WIDESPREAD PROTESTS: THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE UNREST IN MINNESOTA.
PRESIDENT NEWS OF THE DAY
January 28, 2026
Winter storm latest - many still without power in the middle of the country
ICE agents will have a security role at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Both GOP Chairs of the Homeland Security Committees in the House and Senate are calling on DHS officials to testify following the deaths of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. This comes as Democrats, including John Fetterman, are calling on Kristi Noem to resign or be fired
Apple trying to make it easier to find your stuff - introduces new...
January 27, 2026
The clock is ticking for the Senate to align with the House on government funding ahead of a weekend shutdown deadline.
Snowstorm latest: How many folks remain without power, and has airline travel gotten back to normal yet?
Japan returns Pandas to China amid deteriorating relations.
Another reason to move south? Florida lawmakers looking at slashing property taxes - but how are local leaders feeling about the move?
Minnesota immigration latest: Failed former VP candidate Governor Tim Walz is...
January 26, 2025
Massive winter storm impacts a large portion of the country
Trilateral meeting in United Arab Emirates held over the weekend with Ukraine, Russia
Congress week ahead preview – Senate needs to approved government funding by the end of the week
President Trump news of the day
January 23, 2026
January 22, 2026
Is Congress making progress on government funding bills ahead of an end of the month deadline?
President Trump Davos latest - what topics has he been discussing and how is the world reacting?
Study finds weight loss drugs could lead to airlines saving millions of dollars
Call a Republican’: Tech startup tries high-stakes social experiment connecting liberal San Francisco and Texas
House hearing on MN fraud "When Public Funds Are Abused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars - Nick...
January 21, 2026
Lawmakers release the bill text to avoid a government shutdown - Which includes the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Some Democrats are touting wins in the bill, but will it be enough to satisfy the progressive wing that's been calling for ICE to be defunded or abolished?
House Speaker Johnson makes history as the first ever sitting House Speaker to address Britain’s Parliament, telling them that he had come to "calm the waters," as tensions between Washington and its European allies have intensified
Trump Administration will...
January 20, 2026
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO CLAIMS IN HIS NEW MEMOIR THAT THE ELECTION TEAM FOR FORMER VP KAMALA HARRIS ASKED IF HE WAS A 'DOUBLE AGENT FOR ISRAEL.' ANY OTHER NOTABLE REVELATIONS?
AS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S TRIP TO THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM IN SWITZERLAND INCHES CLOSER, TENSIONS CONTINUE TO RISE WITH EUROPEAN LEADERS OVER THE FUTURE OF GREENLAND.
A BUSY DAY OF PROTESTING ON TAP AS WE REACH THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S SECOND INAUGURATION. WHAT ARE THE DETAILS?
TWO WAYMO VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED...
