The Global Lane

Middle East on Brink: Trump Mulls Options to End Iran's Bloodbath;

* Awaiting Trump's Next Move on Iran. U.S. negotiations with Iran are set to take place on Friday in Oman.  However, the FDD Iran Program Director Benham Ben Taleblu contends that the Middle East is now facing a crisis that “no nuclear deal, no nuclear negotiation, no missile deal, no proxy deal can offset.”  He explains the actions President Trump can take to end the bloodshed and effect regime change, and he admits few people know what is about to happen. “It’s all unclear right now, and that's where Donald Trump is most comfortable having both allies and adversaries guessing what his next move is." * TikTok Goes American: Spy Danger Persists. Although U.S. companies took majority ownership of TikTok last month, the threat to the privacy and security of the app’s users persists. In fact, Cynernews Editor in Chief, Jurgita Lapienyte, argues that in some cases, the new TikTok policy is “more extreme than it was under Chinese ownership. She also contends that the app has the capability to track a user's location, invading their privacy, if, for example, they secretly visit an abortion clinic.    * Christian Ads Banned. Big Tech's War on Faith Continues. Brent Dusing, CEO of Christian entertainment company Truplay, reveals that TikTok and Google have banned many of his company's ads. He contends their algorithms block ads believed to “push religious ideology. However, they've allowed satanic content to be pushed. In Roblox, there are literally ads where there is a pentagram drawn in blood. " * Presidents' Day: Washington, Lincoln… Where’s Reagan? Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day on the third Monday of February each year. It’s to honor the February birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. However, Ronald Reagan’s birthday is also in February. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane argues that “The Gipper” should also be celebrated on Presidents’ Day. He helped bring down the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union, and  “Reagan put America first, above party loyalty, and he understood that every good thing comes from God, our creator.”

China's Bold Backdoor Play. Flooding Canada with Cheap EVs.

* "Rolling Spy Machines." China Sidesteps U.S. Barriers, Plans to Unload EVs into Canada. President Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the U.S. if it does not abandon a proposed EV trade deal with China. Gatestone Institute China analyst Gordon Chang contends that Trump’s threat is the correct move. " Yeah, they'll be cheap. But, who wants to, you know, drive a car where Beijing is listening to everything that you say?" Chang also argues that the accelerated purge of top generals from the Chinese military has left Xi Jinping weakened and the PLA in chaos.   * Trump's "Board of Peace" Bombshell. The president’s lifetime-chaired super-board is packed with controversial players tasked with taking charge of Gaza's massive rebuild. CSW’s Kiri Kankhwende argues that giving a free pass to countries like the United Arab Emirates, which supports the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, and Qatar, which supports Hamas Terrorists and membership on the prestigious board of peace is questionable and concerning. Is Trump’s attempt to sideline the United Nations the best approach to achieve peace, or a power play? * 81 Years After Auschwitz Horror: Alarming Holocaust Reality. 1 in 5 Young Americans Deny the Holocaust Happened! Ignorance, Antisemitism, or Social Media Poison? Why Now? Jewish News Syndicate Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tobin, explains, “The reason why that number is probably increased is that people who ought to know better have been platforming and promoting people who peddle these toxic ideas." * Is Operation Metro Surge Over in Minneapolis? Border Czar Tom Homan says federal agents are working on a drawdown plan. However, it is conditional on “common sense cooperation from local law enforcement, and state and local officials. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane contends that agitators are out of control in Minneapolis. “Calming tensions there is the right thing to do. Many rioters and protestors do not realize they are being used by powerful political forces...without calming the situation, more lives could be lost.” * *

U.S. naval fleet closes in on Iran. Maduro-style capture of the Ayatollah possible?

* Could Trump Pull a Maduro on the Ayatollah? Iran Regime change is Trump’s goal. Is a regime-toppling raid now in play? Global security analyst Michael Letts contends the Iranian leadership is very well aware of the possibility. “What occurred in Venezuela was breathtaking for them. And we could do the same thing here. Iran knows it. “ And what about the current lull in protests? Are the demonstrations fizzling out, or is regime change on the horizon? * Protest Chaos in Minneapolis Church Sanctuary. More to Come: President Trump now has 3,000 ICE and other federal agents in place in Minneapolis. Although the protests are fewer due to frigid winter weather, the Conservative Hispanic Society Executive Director, Chris Salcedo, contends that more chaos is on the way.  “I know they're going to get worse because they're being rewarded. The Democrats are seeing a positive, political benefit that they're shoring up their base." * Confession Booth to Exam Room: After AI Jesus, Meet AI Doctor: "Instead of on a Sunday night being incredibly worried and having to go to the emergency room because your kid is sick  and you're worried about what to do next and  nothing else is open, now you have something that you have access to that can give you some guidance." Dr. Essam Hamza, CEO of Rocket Doctor AI, shares how healthcare is changing before our eyes. Thanks to artificial intelligence, care is becoming faster and more efficient than ever. * No More Humiliation. UK Nurses’ Dignity Restored: An Employment Tribunal has ruled that the NHS violated the Darlington nurses' dignity by forcing them to undress with a biological male. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane argues that the tribunal’s decision advances a “common sense policy that protects women’s rights...a simple solution, long overdue for hospitals across the UK, and female locker rooms right here in the USA.”

Trump doubles down on Greenland, seeks to seal a deal.

* Greenland Ultimatum: Military Force or a Sweetheart Deal. Trump isn't backing down—it's full U.S. control of Greenland or bust. The White House has openly floated military options as leverage, while dangling massive economic incentives to seal the deal. National security hangs in the balance. Young Voices Senior Contributor Lora Karch contends that diplomacy offers a realistic path forward and can lead to a deal that satisfies everyone. * Global Reckoning: The Death Knell of Iran's Tyranny. In Iran, the ayatollahs' iron grip slips amid bloody street battles, currency collapse, and proxy defeats—thousands dead, banks failing, elites fleeing with billions. This turning point isn't hypothetical; it's the dawn of a post-authoritarian era, with superpowers watching and waiting to redraw the map. Meanwhile, as Venezuela's ruins echo in failing leftist experiments worldwide—from Cuba's stagnation to Europe's welfare cracks—socialist strongholds crumble under their own weight. Historian Jared Knott, author of "Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters Book Two: The Many Mistakes that Changed the World Forever,” looks at current global events that may prove as historic as the collapse of the USSR. * Turning Tide? Religious Freedom Gains Momentum. Although several recent U.S. court decisions have upheld religious freedom, Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Ryan Tucker contends that challenges remain. Antisemitism is rising in America, and government entities are still compelling people of faith to act contrary to their conscience. Tucker details some of the religious freedom successes and disappointments for this National Religious Freedom Day, January 16th. * Trump’s Momentous Iran Decision. Boots on the Ground? The president’s red line has been crossed. Will he punish Iranian leaders for killing their own people? In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane contends that President Trump should avoid nation-building and boots on the ground. “Advancing liberty through nation-building is no easy task. It seldom succeeds.” He argues that the U.S. nation-building was advanced by JFK in his presidential inaugural. However, from Vietnam and Cambodia to Iraq and Afghanistan, Lane details historic nation-building failures that ended in greater tragedy and urges President Trump to be careful, “As you told Republicans meeting last week at the Kennedy Center, people will forget all the good things you've done and remember the one mistake you make just before the election. In this case, boots on the ground will likely cost you and the Republicans their majority in Congress in November.” *

Iran's Regime Crumbles—While the Gospel Advances Like Never Before

* The Ayatollah quietly prepares his escape plan as the uprising spreads. Iran’s Christians face intensifying persecution, yet the gospel surges forward. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries explains that just when he thinks life in Iran cannot get worse, it does. “Then, spiritually, I say this cannot get any better. People in Iran are so open to the gospel." * Trump's Bold Ultimatum to Venezuela. The U.S. president insists that the country's leaders remove China, Russia, and Iran from the country and hand over oil to America. Will Venezuela's interim government cooperate? Former federal prosecutor, John Deaton, contends, "After that military operation of snatching this illegitimate president (Maduro) the way we did that, I think they're going to cooperate at this point." Deaton also explains what to expect in the eventual trial of Nicolas Maduro. * Zohran Mamdani’s Shocking Day One Order. New York City's first Muslim mayor redefines antisemitism and lifts the BDS ban. What effect might this have on Israel, NYC, and its more than one million Jews? American Family Association Senior Adviser on Public Policy argues that although Mamdani “claims he's going to put forth some hate speech efforts, really this is just an anti-Israel, pro-Palestine move, which is just in line with his woke, communist anti-Israel objectives. " * Michael Reagan, Devoted Guardian of the Reagan Legacy . President Ronald Reagan's oldest son, Michael, entered eternity this week at the age of 80. In this week's commentary, Gary Lane pays tribute to him and recalls some of their off-camera conversations. "He was much more than a president's son. Michael was a compassionate conservative, a champion for family values, and a true friend to our veterans."