The Newsmax Daily

A 20-minute news brief covering the top headlines from Newsmax, The Newsmax Daily is a great way to catch up on the stories people are talking about. Tony Marino is an experienced host who introduces and curates the clips, weaving them together with brief commentary and snippets of timely information. 

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Global Embarrassment: Democrats Abroad, America...
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DHS Drama & Marco Rubio’s Global Warning
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Launch Pads & Legislative Fireworks
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Epstein Hearing Gets Messy
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Redaction Reaction
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Epstein Fallout, Maxwell Pleads the Fifth, and ...
- Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez claims a “very good” working relationship with the U.S., highlighting talks centered on oil and economic cooperation. - The U.S. transfers $500 million in Venezuelan oil funds from Qatar back to Caracas to pay for public worker salaries and essential services. - Despite the cooperation rhetoric, Rodríguez refuses to acknowledge Venezuela’s disputed election results and calls for Nicolás Maduro’s immediate release. - Convicted Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight Committee. - Rep. Tim Burchett unloads on Maxwell, Congress, and the Clintons, blasting lawmakers for failing to act on the Epstein documents and predicting Maxwell’s fate. - Burchett joins Newsmax for a wide-ranging, unscripted interview — from Epstein fallout to Super Bowl chatter — earning praise everywhere except Capitol Hill. - Budweiser’s patriotic Super Bowl ad tops USA Today’s Ad Meter, earning the brand a record-setting 10th first-place finish as Carl Higbie weighs in on the halftime show. - Newsmax Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera reports on an execution-style killing in Illinois, where a young mother is dead and the suspect was previously released despite a long criminal record. - Newly released DOJ documents claim Donald Trump alerted Palm Beach police about Epstein years ago, telling them, “Thank goodness you’re stopping him — everyone knew he was doing this.”
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Halftime Hypocrisy & Foreign Policy Fumbles
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ICE Support, Trump Rx, & Benghazi Arrest
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Chaos on Capitol Hill
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The Clintons Epstein Testimony Gets Scheduled
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The Clintons Return to Capitol Hill
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Fraud, Faith, and the Fight for Accountability
28 min
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America on Edge: Fraud, Borders & Fallout
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The Venezuela Chessboard: Rubio Delivers
27 min
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Sprayed on Camera: Politics Gets Physical
24 min
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Frontlines in Minneapolis
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem holds a press conference detailing the ICE-involved shooting of an armed man in Minneapolis. - Newsmax host Rita Cosby reports on organized protests scheduled for Minneapolis Saturday. - Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf weighs in on the Minneapolis ICE-involved shooting. - With tensions over immigration and ICE operations rising, Tom Basile urges a strategy shift toward transparency and data-driven communication to reclaim the narrative - On Friday’s “The Right Squad,” the panel slams a liberal Australian Open reporter for attempting to get American players to criticize the Trump administration. - The Federal Reserve holds its first policy meeting of the year, with Chair Powell expected to keep interest rates steady.
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America Under Pressure
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem holds a press conference with new details on the ICE-involved shooting of an armed man in Minneapolis. - Newsmax host Rita Cosby reports on organized protests planned in Minneapolis on Saturday. - Former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf weighs in on the Minneapolis ICE-involved shooting. - With immigration tensions rising, Tom Basile urges a strategy reset focused on transparency and data-driven messaging. - On Friday’s “The Right Squad,” the panel slams a liberal reporter at the Australian Open for pressing U.S. players to criticize the Trump administration. - The Federal Reserve holds its first policy meeting of the year this week, with Chair Powell expected to keep rates steady for now.
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Law Enforcement vs. Local Leaders
- President Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One as he returns to Washington from Switzerland. - Vice President JD Vance joins Carl to discuss Minnesota fraud, anti-ICE unrest, Greenland, Iran, and the future of the Republican Party. - U.S. CBP Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino says Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey have not communicated with him, and accuses Minneapolis leadership of disrupting federal law enforcement efforts. - Bob Brooks highlights that the Obama administration previously honored border czar Tom Homan for similar border enforcement work. - Rob Finnerty calls out the sharp contrast between past Democratic immigration statements and the positions they support today. - Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before Congress, defending his actions and stressing his commitment to the rule of law. - Rep. Kevin Kiley joins Greg Kelly to react to Jack Smith’s testimony and discuss Chairman Jim Jordan’s exchange during the hearing.
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When Trump Speaks, the World Listens
- President Trump holds a signing ceremony for his new Board of Peace during Day 2 of the World Economic Summit. - Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joins Newsline live from Israel to discuss Trump’s diplomacy agenda, including Greenland. - Rob Schmitt says Trump continues to confront global elites as the Greenland effort gains traction. - Ric Grenell and E.D. Hill outline Trump’s progress and negotiations with Europe on a potential Greenland deal. - Rep. Andy Biggs calls for consequences for Bill and Hillary Clinton if the House moves forward with contempt votes. - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns the World Economic Forum that Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates could cause major disruption.
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Trump Takes the Spotlight in Davos
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Greenland: Deal or Disaster?
- President Trump travels to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. - Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt (Ret.) and former Sen. Rick Santorum debate whether Greenland should be part of America’s strategic future. - Analysts Fred Fleitz and Hilary Fordwich examine possible diplomatic offramps between the Trump administration and the European Union amid Greenland tensions. - Carl Higbie weighs in on Don Lemon and anti-ICE demonstrators in Minnesota. - Greg Kelly blasts protesters for disrupting a Minnesota church service during anti-ICE demonstrations. - Reporter Nick Shirley outlines findings on alleged fraud in Minnesota and urges stronger oversight and accountability. - Rob Finnerty covers continued Minnesota protests while calling out media spin on illegal immigration. - Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera reports that D.C. activist Vladimir “Ruby” Corado is sentenced to 33 months for wire fraud tied to stolen COVID nonprofit funds.
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Sanctuary Showdown: DOJ vs. Walz & Frey
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DC to Minneapolis: Key Developments
- Karoline Leavitt weighs President Trump’s possible use of the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, points to rising wages, and previews a new cost-cutting health care plan. - Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino addresses growing unrest in Minneapolis on “Wake Up America,” blaming Democratic leaders for inflaming tensions. - The acting ICE director condemns violent leftist protests in Minneapolis, warning the chaos “has to come to a stop.” - On “Greg Kelly Reports,” Timmy Macklin (Renee Good’s former father-in-law) discusses her ICE-related incident. - “The Right Squad” reacts after an OB/GYN dodges Sen. Josh Hawley’s question on whether men can get pregnant. - Chris Salcedo urges Americans to embrace facts in 2026 and live in what he calls “reality.” - Sens. Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski visit Copenhagen to assure the Dutch prime minister the U.S. won’t use force to acquire Greenland.
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Iran Heats Up
- Greg Kelly warned that Iran’s threats against President Trump show the stakes are escalating fast. - Special Missions Envoy Richard Grenell assessed the latest developments as U.S. forces reposition in the Middle Eastand Trump signals a tougher posture toward Iran. - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the administration’s maximum pressure strategy, aimed at cutting off the regime’s funding and accelerating financial collapse. - Border Czar Tom Homan announced expanded ICE operations in Minneapolis, vowing to keep enforcement moving despite backlash. - Rob Finnerty slammed the Clintons for defying congressional subpoenas in the Epstein probe. - A SpaceX Dragon capsule returned to Earth early after a medical situation forced the mission to end ahead of schedule.
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Clinton Dodges Congress
- Carl Higbie sounded the alarm on the impact of biological males competing in women’s sports, warning it undermines fairness and safety. - House Oversight Chair James Comer weighed in on Bill Clinton defying a congressional subpoena connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. - Greg Kelly reacted to Clinton’s refusal to testify, calling it a major accountability moment in the Epstein probe. - Sen. Ted Cruz discussed the Republican agenda, the Clintons, and the political stakes heading into 2026. - Former DHS official Chad Wolf addressed a reported leak of personal information tied to 4,500 ICE agents, calling it dangerous for law enforcement. - VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are hosting the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the White House today.
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