Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is again trying to rein in President Donald Trump's military authority and give Congress more of a say, following a surprise weekend operation.

Monday on ABC's "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin said President Donald Trump was implementing "imperialism" in Venezuela, starting with capturing and prosecuting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

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Maduro, captured by U.S. troops during a military raid in Caracas, was arraigned Monday in the Southern District of New York.

Protests have rocked Iran since late December, and some American leaders, including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), have voiced support for the cause.

On an appearance on Fox News on Sunday night, Graham donned a black baseball cap that read: "Make Iran Great Again."

'I pray and hope that 2026 will be the year that we make Iran great again.'

As he put on the hat, Graham said, "I pray and hope that 2026 will be the year that we make Iran great again."

Last Friday, President Trump warned Iranian leaders that there will be hell to pay if any protesters are killed: "If Iran [shoots] and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

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Protests have reportedly broken out in more than 220 locations in 26 of the 31 provinces in Iran. According to the Associated Press, more than 20 people have been killed, and nearly 1,000 people have been arrested.

The protests began springing up in December 2025, supposedly in response to mounting economic pressures, including the collapse of the Iranian currency, a new policy that raised the price of gas, and inflation rates as high as 40%.

On Saturday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly warned that "rioters must be put in their place," but the protests have shown little sign of slowing down in the first week of 2026.

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The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 118 illegal aliens in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County in California, a sanctuary state. Several of the illegal aliens are registered sex offenders, drunk drivers, or pedophiles, among other crimes. 

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The Hampton Inn by Hilton Lakeville Minneapolis hotel allegedly canceled federal immigration agents' reservations, prompting ICE to publicly question the decision on social media.

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A Utah school board member announced she will not seek another term, citing pervasive corruption, and urged parents to immediately remove their children from the state’s public schools.

Christina Boggess was elected to the Utah State Board of Education in 2022 to represent District 8, which encompasses parts of Taylorsville, Kearns, and West Jordan. She announced on Friday that she plans to leave public office at the end of her term in January 2027.

'Real change is not coming. The system is not broken — it is working exactly as the corrupt intend it to work.'

Boggess explained her reasoning behind the decision in a post on X.

“Today I declare, without apology or hesitation, that I will not seek re-election to the Utah State Board of Education. I am done lending my name, my vote, and my silence to a broken, corrupt, and morally bankrupt system that no longer serves the children or families of this state,” Boggess wrote.

She claimed there is “corruption” within the local board of education and the broader education system, adding that “nearly every decision is now driven by not-so-hidden agendas, political cowardice, financial kickbacks, and raw personal ambition — not by what is best for students.”

“I ran for this office to fight for you — your children, your values, your right to be heard. Instead, I have been forced to watch as even the loudest ‘conservative’ voices fold, trade their votes for favor and money, or abandon every promise they made on the campaign trail,” Boggess continued.

“The Republican Party platform means nothing inside those walls. The Word of the Lord means even less.”

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“Your concerns — about pornography in libraries, radical gender ideology in classrooms, the erosion of academic excellence, and the assault on parental rights — are mocked, ignored, or drowned out by the shrill demands of special interests and the timid silence of those who fear losing their seat more than losing their soul,” she added.

Boggess shared a final urgent message with parents.

"Get your children out of Utah's government schools as quickly as possible," she declared. “Real change is not coming. The system is not broken — it is working exactly as the corrupt intend it to work. Your children’s minds, hearts, and futures are not safe inside it."

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Boggess had previously criticized the board for refusing to sign a letter from the Trump administration that stated it would not support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or training, KUTV reported.

During an August meeting, Boggess shared a message highlighting her Christian faith and expressing concerns about the threats of communism in America.

“What God sees in comparison to the standard He sets, I think, should horrify everyone. And I don’t know what causes some to be so fearful to walk as Jesus did and lead the way He led,” Boggess stated during the meeting. “It is odd to me that even those with a clear biblical understanding that Satan is the father of lies, that governments are corrupt, and that Satan is the ruler of this world, will also assert that publicly questioning the government narrative, their practices, and universal truth is somehow un-Christian.”

The Utah State Board of Education told Blaze News, “Member Boggess’ comments reflect her individual opinion and are not the official position of the Board. The USBE stands by the work done by our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to accomplish the Board’s mission of academic and organizational excellence in Utah education for an elevated, educated citizenry.”

The superintendent of public instruction did not respond to a request for comment.

Editor’s note: This article has been edited after publication to add a statement from the Utah State Board of Education.

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President Donald Trump said Sunday, "We're going to run everything," when asked what would happen to Venezuela's oil reserves, which are worth trillions of dollars. 

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The Swiss federal government announced on Monday that it has frozen “any assets held in Switzerland by Nicolás Maduro and other persons associated with him, with immediate effect.”

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U.S. childhood immunization schedule reduced to 11 diseases from 18 under new CDC guidelines in major overhaul.

Iraq is preparing to enhance its long-neglected air defenses through a mix of new radar systems, surface-to-air missiles, and interceptor aircraft.