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Damon Linker on Why Trump 2.0 Is More Destructive Than Anyone Expected

Damon Linker writes the Substack newsletter “Notes from the Middleground.” He is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and a senior fellow in the Open Society Project at the Niskanen Center. In this week …

America was born in protest. Did the Constitution expect this?

Jan. 20, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET The founders called it “petitioning for redress.” Martin Luther King Jr. referred to it as “civil disobedience,” and his protégé, Sen. John Lewis, described it as “good trouble.”   Whatever the term, historians largely agree:  …

North Augusta hosts Liberty Tea in honor of the beverage’s role in the American Revolution

NORTH AUGUSTA — Not Boston, but Charleston, was the first politically-motivated “tea party” of the American Revolution. The Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta, Daughters of the American Revolution-Martintown Road chapter and the Aiken County 250th …

Community Calendar: Week of January 21

Want to be included? Send your event details to news@mainstreetnews.com by noon Friday for the following week’s edition. Priority is given to imminent local events. Tea party planned at Crawford W. Long Museum The Crawford W. Long Museum will host a tea …

All Events & Minigames Locations in Heartopia

Heartopia is a cozy game that’s built around connection. There’s no better way to unite the world than Events. Events are more like short minigames that reward you with rare materials, gacha pods, hobby progress, and a decent amount of coins. Interestingly …

Dem Podcaster Jennifer Welch Wants Her Team to Go After Jesse Watters and His Toxic, Fascist Masculinity

Democrat podcaster Jennifer Welch says her fellow screeching harpies need to go after masculine MAGA men. She singled out Jesse Watters of Fox News, calling him a toxic fascist. Wait until you hear her ‘reasoning.’ Here’s her rant. (WATCH) 🚨 JENNIFER WELCH …

Local groups plan candidate forum Jan. 27

Republican candidates vying to replace U.S. Rep. Chip Roy and those running for statewide offices will appear at a candidate forum Jan. 27 at the Inn of the Hills in Kerrville. The Texas Hill Country Candidate Forum will run from 6-8 p.m., with doors …

Films being made simpler for people who watch while on their phones, says Matt Damon

The Hollywood star revealed that a film might reiterate the plot ‘three or four times’ so audiences can keep up while scrolling The Oscar-winning screenwriter and actor (55) argued that Netflix and other streaming services are disrupting the way movies are …

Elmira Notre Dame High School students strive to serve

An elaborate baby shower is held for a young pregnant woman whose fiancee was killed in a motorcycle accident. Thousands of dollars are raised to help buy a car to benefit a single mother who walks her two children to school each day, then walks another …

'25th Amendment now!' Trump's 'tantrum' sparks calls from lawmakers for his removal

Calls were growing Monday to invoke the 25th Amendment after President Donald Trump threatened to continue his campaign to seize Greenland because he didn't receive Nobel Peace Prize. Reports surfaced of a letter Trump sent to Norway’s prime minister …

Martin Luther King service in Rome brings a call to action to protect civil rights

Dozens of people gathered at a church in Rome on Monday morning to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was organized by the Rome Branch of the NAACP. Many of those in attendance at the Zion Episcopal Church were there not just …

22 Times Coretta Scott King Exuded Style & Grace

Coretta Scott King exuded elegance and grace in her personal style. The right hand of Martin Luther King Jr., and an activist herself, King made significant contributions to the civil rights movement, and her style reflected her devotion to both activism …

Here’s how museums in Southern California will celebrate America 250

The United States has begun its countdown to its 250th anniversary, which will take place on July 4, This year’s Independence Day will be bigger than usual due to the semiquincentennial, as it is called. The celebration is overseen by the U.S. …

Nancy Jean Bolen

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 90 years old, our precious wife and mother Nancy Jean Bolen passed away very peacefully, surrounded by her loving family who will miss her, love her and remember her always. She was born in March 1935 in Smithers, BC to Jack …

Teacher of the Week cannot hide level of shock over news of surprise

Phil Friesner, a beloved history teacher at North Muskegon High, transforms history lessons into engaging experiences, earning him the Teacher of the Week award. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — This next Teacher of the Week is making learning about history more …

Obamacare vote doomed anti-abortion Democrats 15 years ago and now haunts GOP

Congressional Republicans weighing whether to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies face a decision similar to the one that confronted anti-abortion Democrats 15 years ago, when they voted for the law despite the staunch opposition of anti-abortion activists …

How a comment about chickens turned the tide in Harry Reid’s 2010 Nevada Senate run

At the beginning of 2010, Reid was a dead man walking. His poll numbers were in the tank. The president’s approval rating also had fallen from the high of his inaugural to 50 percent and was on its way to the forties. The Affordable Care Act, which Reid …

Dr. Seuss, Book of Mormon, other shows coming to Elmira. See schedule

Jan. 19, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Local audiences will have a chance to experience some old favorites and some newer creations over the next few months at the Clemens Center for the Performing Arts in Elmira. Among the productions that will be on tap in February …

TRAVEL: The Best of Providence and Newport, Rhode Island

We recently left the bubble to undertake a 400+ mile, 5 city “America 250” Road Trip from Boston to Washington, DC. We were there (a little early) to celebrate the coming July 4th, 2026 semiquincentennial, to walk in the footsteps of George Washington, …

Penta Security Expands Cloudbric Managed Rules Service to Three Additional Regions

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penta Security, a leading cybersecurity company, announced the expansion of its AWS Marketplace rule group, Cloudbric Managed Rules, to three new regions: Mexico, Thailand, and Taipei, …

12-Year-Old Harrison Johnson Launches Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Experience

Student surpasses $100,000 goal to create educational tool for peers HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Historic Parks (PHP) celebrated the public launch of Harrison’s Heroes: Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality …

VetComm Helps Service Members Land Civilian Careers Through DOD SkillBridge Program in 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm’s Department of Defense-approved SkillBridge program delivered exceptional results in 2025, surpassing federal benchmarks and reinforcing the organization’s commitment …

Prosper Insights & Analytics: January Data Shows Softer Confidence but Steady Consumer Mood as 2026 Begins

For retailers and investors, the message is that consumers are still in the game—they’re just demanding a clearer value equation before they say ‘yes.’ WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prosper Insights & …

March Matters Launches Nonpartisan Effort to Increase Texas Primary Turnout

Free communications toolkit helps businesses, nonprofits, media and community groups encourage Texas to vote in March AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With just six weeks until the March 3 primary election, a new …

Margie Barilla Foundation is proud to support Children’s Medical Center Dallas with in-kind donations for its patients

The Margie Barilla Foundation is excited to support the Children’s Medical Center Dallas by donating items on patient’s wish list DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla Foundation is proud to …

Margie Barilla Foundation is proud to support Children’s Medical Center Plano with in-kind donations for its patients

The Margie Barilla Foundation is excited to support the Children’s Medical Center Plano by donating items on patient’s wish list PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla Foundation is proud to support …

Alona Lebedieva on the start of Davos-2026: the world is entering a phase of fragmentation

KYIV, UKRAINE, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the very first day, Davos-2026 increasingly looks less like a platform for strategic consensus and more like a mirror of global fragmentation. Under the slogan “Spirit of Dialogue,” world …

The Slow Collapse Examines How America Drifted From Its Foundations Without A Shot Fired

Written under the name An American Patriot, this reflective new book offers a sobering meditation on how a nation built on liberty quietly lost its way. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Slow …

Cast from Clay Publishes Interview with UK Minister on Policy Advocacy and Government Engagement

DURHAM STREET, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cast from Clay has published an interview with Kirsty McNeill MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, providing policy professionals with practical …

Lithium Battery Company Raises $4.3M for America's First Fully Automated Lithium Battery Plant

Lithium Battery Company is reshoring manufacturing with a $4.3M investment in a fully automated, 100% domestic battery plant in Tampa. TAMPA, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lithium Battery Company, an emerging …

Jobleads Study Finds Fully Remote Jobs Make Up Just 6% of U.S. Job Market While 39% of Job Seekers Want the Flexibility

The platform analyzed 5M+ jobs posted in the US and surveyed more than 426K American job seekers to find the mismatch in the market. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JobLeads, the global career platform …

Hickory Man Sentenced To More Than Eight Years For Armed Carjacking

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Offense

MARQUES ISIAH LINDSAY, 37, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release for unlawfully possessing a firearm.

Health Care Executive Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme in Vermont

A Florida businesswoman pleaded guilty today to an information in the District of Vermont for participating in a conspiracy to pay health care kickbacks. According to court documents, Evelyn Herrera, 62, of Loxahatchee, Florida, owned a durable medical …

Brevard County Woman Sentenced To More Than 17 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine

Orlando, Florida – Jaime Pelletier (39, Melbourne) has been sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Pelletier pleaded guilty on October 16, 2025. United States …

Texas Couple Pleads Guilty for Operating Website Selling Smuggled Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs

Thao Duong of Garland, Texas, pleaded guilty today for conspiring to smuggle and sell unregistered pesticides and misbranded veterinary drugs. Duong’s husband, Lam Mai, also pleaded guilty for conspiring to sell unregistered pesticides and misbranded …

Illegal Alien Sentenced to Almost Three Years for Returning to North Carolina

Honduran National Sentenced for Illegally Reentering the United States

Rubin Arturo Pinot-Banegas, 38, a Honduran National illegally residing the Springfield, Missouri, area, was sentenced in federal court today for Illegal Re-entry by an Alien after subsequently being convicted of a prior felony crime. 

Convicted Felon Sentenced to More than Four Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm