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January 14, 2026
An ICE agent reportedly put a gun to a handcuffed pastor’s head and asked, “Are you scared?” — and this wasn’t an isolated incident. Across the country, clergy have been shot with pepper rounds, gassed, arrested, and assaulted while praying or attempting to de-escalate ICE operations. This video breaks down the growing pattern, the documented cases, and why violence against clergy marks a terrifying escalation that should alarm every American — regardless of politics.
ICE Just Put A Gun to A Pastor's Head: This Is America
An ICE agent reportedly put a gun to a handcuffed pastor’s head and asked, “Are you scared?” — and this wasn’t an isolated incident. Across the country, clergy have been shot with pepper rounds, gassed, arrested, and assaulted while praying or attempting to de-escalate ICE operations. This video breaks down the growing pattern, the documented cases, and why violence against clergy marks a terrifying escalation that should alarm every American — regardless of politics.
January 14, 2026
In an interview reported by The Daily Beast, Major General Paul Eaton said Trump’s reshaping of military leadership looks “Stalin-esque,” raising concerns about political loyalty replacing professional independence inside the U.S. military.
In this video, I explain what that warning actually means, why former military leaders are alarmed, and how changes inside the Pentagon could affect Americans far beyond the military.
Top General SMACKS DOWN Trump's Evil Regime
In an interview reported by The Daily Beast, Major General Paul Eaton said Trump’s reshaping of military leadership looks “Stalin-esque,” raising concerns about political loyalty replacing professional independence inside the U.S. military.
In this video, I explain what that warning actually means, why former military leaders are alarmed, and how changes inside the Pentagon could affect Americans far beyond the military.
January 8, 2026
Trump and his allies are now openly rewriting January 6th — turning violent rioters into “patriots,” blaming Capitol Police, and downplaying an attack we all watched unfold in real time. And if that doesn’t terrify you, it should — because rewriting history removes accountability and makes future political violence easier to justify. When the truth becomes optional, democracy becomes optional. January 6th was not a misunderstanding. It was an attack on our country. Pretending otherwise doesn’t heal America — it makes it more likely to happen again. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser breaks this down.
Trump DESPERATE To Make You Forget January 6th
Trump and his allies are now openly rewriting January 6th — turning violent rioters into “patriots,” blaming Capitol Police, and downplaying an attack we all watched unfold in real time. And if that doesn’t terrify you, it should — because rewriting history removes accountability and makes future political violence easier to justify. When the truth becomes optional, democracy becomes optional. January 6th was not a misunderstanding. It was an attack on our country. Pretending otherwise doesn’t heal America — it makes it more likely to happen again. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser breaks this down.
January 8, 2026
The federal government has allowed ICE access to personal Medicaid data, turning a health care safety net into a surveillance tool. Names, addresses, and Social Security numbers are now being shared, raising serious concerns about privacy, trust, and public health. When people fear seeking medical care, entire communities are put at risk. This move blurs the line between care and enforcement and the consequences could reach far beyond immigration.
ICE Just Received YOUR Data and Information
The federal government has allowed ICE access to personal Medicaid data, turning a health care safety net into a surveillance tool. Names, addresses, and Social Security numbers are now being shared, raising serious concerns about privacy, trust, and public health. When people fear seeking medical care, entire communities are put at risk. This move blurs the line between care and enforcement and the consequences could reach far beyond immigration.
January 6, 2026
The expiration of ACA subsidies is not a sudden collapse but a slow, destabilizing unraveling of health care access across the country. Rising premiums, higher deductibles, and shrinking networks will leave millions insured on paper but locked out of real care. Ring of Fire's Jerrod Zisser discusses.
Get Ready For Prices to Go WAY UP!
The expiration of ACA subsidies is not a sudden collapse but a slow, destabilizing unraveling of health care access across the country. Rising premiums, higher deductibles, and shrinking networks will leave millions insured on paper but locked out of real care. Ring of Fire's Jerrod Zisser discusses.
January 6, 2026
Donald Trump built his brand on one simple promise — “America First.” But now, as rhetoric drifts toward foreign expansion and even talk of “taking over” Greenland, voters are asking the obvious question: how does any of this help Americans struggling with rent, groceries, healthcare, or housing? “America First” was supposed to mean less foreign intervention and more focus at home — not billionaires first, not corporations first, and certainly not land-grab fantasies. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser explains this.
Trump's 'America First' Lie Gets EXPOSED Big Time
Donald Trump built his brand on one simple promise — “America First.” But now, as rhetoric drifts toward foreign expansion and even talk of “taking over” Greenland, voters are asking the obvious question: how does any of this help Americans struggling with rent, groceries, healthcare, or housing? “America First” was supposed to mean less foreign intervention and more focus at home — not billionaires first, not corporations first, and certainly not land-grab fantasies. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser explains this.
January 5, 2026
Across the country — even in places that were supposed to be “unwinnable” — voters are stepping up: a Democrat just won a mayor’s race in Tennessee for the first time in over 30 years, a deep-red district came within a few points of flipping, and special elections Republicans assumed were theirs were won by Democrats instead. It didn’t dominate headlines, but it should have — because the real story of 2025 is that Americans didn’t give up. And as we head toward 2026, the Trump movement knows the tide is shifting, which is why they’re already spreading lies and trying to discredit elections again. But this year isn’t about fear — it’s about focus, turnout, and believing that truth, compassion, and the Constitution still matter. Every race counts. Every vote counts. And this is the year we organize, defend democracy, and vote like our future — and our kids’ futures — depend on it. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser breaks this down.
Voters Just Said "F YOU" To TrumpAcross the country -- even in places that were supposed to be "unwinnable" -- voters are
Across the country — even in places that were supposed to be “unwinnable” — voters are stepping up: a Democrat just won a mayor’s race in Tennessee for the first time in over 30 years, a deep-red district came within a few points of flipping, and special elections Republicans assumed were theirs were won by Democrats instead. It didn’t dominate headlines, but it should have — because the real story of 2025 is that Americans didn’t give up. And as we head toward 2026, the Trump movement knows the tide is shifting, which is why they’re already spreading lies and trying to discredit elections again. But this year isn’t about fear — it’s about focus, turnout, and believing that truth, compassion, and the Constitution still matter. Every race counts. Every vote counts. And this is the year we organize, defend democracy, and vote like our future — and our kids’ futures — depend on it. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser breaks this down.
December 30, 2025
While corporate media chases Trump headlines, another story is unfolding — one that should matter to every Democrat and progressive in America.
The Working Families Party (WFP) has spent more than 25 years quietly building people-powered political infrastructure. They don’t chase clicks.
They organize — state by state, race by race — helping elect progressive champions who fight for affordable housing, labor rights, economic justice, and real working-class priorities.
And now? They’re scaling up for a major push in the 2026 midterms — recruiting candidates for Congress, state legislatures, and city halls across the country.
This Progressive Movement Is Quietly Winning Everywhere
While corporate media chases Trump headlines, another story is unfolding — one that should matter to every Democrat and progressive in America.
The Working Families Party (WFP) has spent more than 25 years quietly building people-powered political infrastructure. They don’t chase clicks.
They organize — state by state, race by race — helping elect progressive champions who fight for affordable housing, labor rights, economic justice, and real working-class priorities.
And now? They’re scaling up for a major push in the 2026 midterms — recruiting candidates for Congress, state legislatures, and city halls across the country.
December 30, 2025
While Donald Trump and his allies try to reshape policy through executive power, Democrats — led by California — are winning where it matters most: in court.
According to recent reporting, California has filed 52 lawsuits against the Trump administration this year alone. And in the cases already resolved, the state says it has won roughly 80% of them.
California Is Beating Trump in Court -- Big Time
While Donald Trump and his allies try to reshape policy through executive power, Democrats — led by California — are winning where it matters most: in court.
According to recent reporting, California has filed 52 lawsuits against the Trump administration this year alone. And in the cases already resolved, the state says it has won roughly 80% of them.
December 29, 2025
Trump Named In Horrifying New Epstein Doc
Newly released Justice Department records include an FBI intake report dated October 27, 2020, which logs an allegation linking Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Ring of Fire’s Jerrod Zisser breaks this down.
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