Riley Gaines Trans Athlete Fight, Minneapolis vs. 3000 ICE Agents, Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal
Riley Gaines Trans Athlete Fight, Minneapolis vs. 3000 ICE Agents, Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal  
Podcast: The Truth with John Gordon
Published On: Sat Jan 17 2026
Description: In this episode of The Truth with John Gordon, John discusses the biggest legal, economic, and geopolitical stories currently shaping the world. He begins with Riley Gaines fighting for women’s rights as the Supreme Court hears arguments over whether states can set rules on transgender athletes in sports—a case that has drawn national attention and energized advocates on both sides of the debate.John then breaks down President Trump’s latest oil deal with Venezuela and his administration’s plans involving U.S. energy companies and Venezuelan resources, and what it means for Cuba’s future now that Venezuelan oil is no longer the island’s economic lifeline. 🇻🇪🇨🇺From foreign policy to high technology, John analyzes the new U.S.–Taiwan semiconductor chip deal that could reshape global tech supply chains amid escalating tension between China and Taiwan.On the domestic front, John covers the ongoing protests in Minneapolis over immigration enforcement, where leaders and activists are pushing back against reports of nearly 3,000 ICE agents operating in the state.Featured guests add depth and perspective:
🎙️ Gary Benoit, editor-in-chief of The New American magazine — a publication affiliated with The John Birch Society — discusses saving our republic and pushing back against socialism.
🎙️ Governor Scott Walker, former governor of Wisconsin, talks about his current work with students and young adults and shares his insights on gerrymandering, immigration, transgender rights, and how Americans can make a lasting impact in their communities.👉 Subscribe to The Truth with John Gordon for fearless analysis, unfiltered interviews, and the news the mainstream media won’t cover.
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