Saffran discusses about the DOJ launches criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his renovation testimony, supercharging the fight over Fed independence as Trump pushes for big rate cuts; JPMorgan now sees zero Fed cuts in 2026 and maybe even a hike in 2027; financial stocks tank after Trump revives his 10% credit-card rate cap plan; DHS pours $115M into counter-drone tech for the 2026 World Cup; Trump threatens 25% tariffs on any nation still trading with Iran amid deadly protests and nationwide internet blackout; U.S. speeds up exit from 60+ UN climate & science pacts; and ex-Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK—watch for the full market, geopolitical, and political fallout right now."Iran Invasion Would Devastate the US Economy"

Today's episode covers major U.S. political and international developments: a U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on drug charges; Congress advancing measures to avoid a government shutdown; the controversy over a Minneapolis Hilton canceling federal law enforcement bookings; the dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting due to funding cuts; President Trump's fraud investigation into California; his threats to acquire Greenland; and key outcomes from the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris supporting Ukraine's post-ceasefire security." US Captures Dictator Maduro"

Saffran discusses the Federal Government Halts All Child Care Funding to Minnesota Amid Fraud Allegations, Independent journalist Nick Shirley unpacks the millions of fraud in the state of Minnesota. He also talked about the first ever lunar mission in 50 years that would be launched in February 2026 with 4 astronauts. Saffran also expressed his opinion about the ongoing protest happening in Iran due its crippling economy due US and global sanctions.

‘Happy New Year 2026”