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The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
www.propublica.org
Remember that Chicago apartment raid that supposedly was to get Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members?
Turns out it was really about “illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments.” This is how he makes it toxic for anyone to be around immigrants.
Turns out it was really about “illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments.” This is how he makes it toxic for anyone to be around immigrants.
My takeaway is that we need to get rid of the electoral college. Ket the voters in each state decide.
Tracking the Battle to Reshape Congress for the Midterms (Gift Article)
Here is a breakdown of which states are redrawing their maps for the 2026 midterms
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:18 PM
My takeaway is that we need to get rid of the electoral college. Ket the voters in each state decide.
Maryland is concerned about "unaccountable" ICE agents. My question is, why aren't more states taking steps to protect average folks with no criminal records?
Maryland bans partnerships with ICE, citing ‘unaccountable agents’
Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation ending 287(g) agreements between the state’s law enforcement agencies and the federal immigration enforcement agency.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Maryland is concerned about "unaccountable" ICE agents. My question is, why aren't more states taking steps to protect average folks with no criminal records?
Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise.
Americans Love Their Neighbors
Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise.
www.theatlantic.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise.
The Trump administration is accusing a group of protesters of being terrorists and says they are part of a “North-Texas antifa cell” but the judge declared a mistrial when a defense lawyer wore a shirt in court with images from the civil rights movement.
Judge declares mistrial in Texas ‘antifa’ protest case over attorney’s T-shirt
Lawyer for defendants accused of terrorism at ICE protest decried by Trump appointee over shirt’s potential for ‘bias’
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:59 AM
The Trump administration is accusing a group of protesters of being terrorists and says they are part of a “North-Texas antifa cell” but the judge declared a mistrial when a defense lawyer wore a shirt in court with images from the civil rights movement.
Rubio is still on about Immigration - both here & in other nations. “Mass migration is not, was not, isn’t some fringe concern of little consequence. It was & continues to be a crisis, which is transforming & destabilizing societies all across the West.”
Rubio calls for renewal of Western civilization, slams globalists policies, mass migration at Munich
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a forceful defense of Western civilization Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, urging Europe to join the United States in rejecting decades of fai...
flvoicenews.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Rubio is still on about Immigration - both here & in other nations. “Mass migration is not, was not, isn’t some fringe concern of little consequence. It was & continues to be a crisis, which is transforming & destabilizing societies all across the West.”
Masked agents in tactical gear are now a common sight in America and immigration agents have clashed violently with U.S. protesters and activists.
Apparently, this is NOT what Americans wanted, especially American men. He's losing chinks of his base.
Apparently, this is NOT what Americans wanted, especially American men. He's losing chinks of his base.
Trump's immigration approval hits new low, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll
U.S. public approval of Donald Trump's immigration policies fell to the lowest level since his return to the White House, amid signs he is losing support among American men on the issue, according to ...
www.reuters.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Masked agents in tactical gear are now a common sight in America and immigration agents have clashed violently with U.S. protesters and activists.
Apparently, this is NOT what Americans wanted, especially American men. He's losing chinks of his base.
Apparently, this is NOT what Americans wanted, especially American men. He's losing chinks of his base.
No POTUS can fix the economy and prices while #TheSelectandPowerfulFew rule. But the GOP convinced many Americans that the problem is poor people who are not able to work, or immigrants stealing jobs.
Now Trump, having promised to bring back jobs and low prices, is under water with young voters.
Now Trump, having promised to bring back jobs and low prices, is under water with young voters.
The Disappointment of Young Trump Voters
Americans under 30 swung to the right in 2024, but they’re not getting what they voted for.
www.theatlantic.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:23 AM
No POTUS can fix the economy and prices while #TheSelectandPowerfulFew rule. But the GOP convinced many Americans that the problem is poor people who are not able to work, or immigrants stealing jobs.
Now Trump, having promised to bring back jobs and low prices, is under water with young voters.
Now Trump, having promised to bring back jobs and low prices, is under water with young voters.
Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age," but that doesn't stop him from trying to influence voters/shape elections in Argentina, Brazil, Honduras & Poland plus run Venezuela.
Analysis: While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age.”
www.cnn.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age," but that doesn't stop him from trying to influence voters/shape elections in Argentina, Brazil, Honduras & Poland plus run Venezuela.
Anna M. Gomez, the FCC’s lone Democrat, says nothing has changed about the FCC’s requirements, and that the FCC has “no lawful authority to pressure broadcasters for political purposes.” CBS’s capitulated anyway. (Gift article)
Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Texas Democrat over FCC concerns
In an on-air rebuke, Colbert said lawyers for CBS’s parent company barred airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D), a U.S. Senate candidate.
wapo.st
February 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Anna M. Gomez, the FCC’s lone Democrat, says nothing has changed about the FCC’s requirements, and that the FCC has “no lawful authority to pressure broadcasters for political purposes.” CBS’s capitulated anyway. (Gift article)
Rep. Thomas Massie has gone toe-to-toe with the president of the United States, the speaker of the House and the attorney general in just the last few months. And he says there’s more to come.
‘You’re Going to See More Defections’: Thomas Massie’s Ominous Prediction for the GOP
In a new interview, the Republican congressman opens up about Donald Trump, Mike Johnson and his strategy to dig even deeper into the Epstein files
www.politico.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Rep. Thomas Massie has gone toe-to-toe with the president of the United States, the speaker of the House and the attorney general in just the last few months. And he says there’s more to come.
Les Wexner’s alleged note to Epstein marking his 50th birthday in 2003 included a hand-drawing of a woman’s breasts.
But today, the billionaire's name & portrait sits front & center across Ohio’s most respected institution – the Ohio State University.
But today, the billionaire's name & portrait sits front & center across Ohio’s most respected institution – the Ohio State University.
Questions swirl over Ohio billionaire Les Wexner’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Retail mogul’s name was this week unredacted from trove of files – how did he and his model town fuel Epstein’s rise?
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Les Wexner’s alleged note to Epstein marking his 50th birthday in 2003 included a hand-drawing of a woman’s breasts.
But today, the billionaire's name & portrait sits front & center across Ohio’s most respected institution – the Ohio State University.
But today, the billionaire's name & portrait sits front & center across Ohio’s most respected institution – the Ohio State University.
Nobody thought he would be able to bring about peace in a couple of days. But he should really try again, as real people face another year of war and another winter of cold and misery.
Trump Said He’d End the War in a Day, but It’s Worsened for Ukrainians
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Nobody thought he would be able to bring about peace in a couple of days. But he should really try again, as real people face another year of war and another winter of cold and misery.
Why would a nation need their National Security folks at hand when crafting international treaties? And folks for the State Department? What might State bring to the table? Better to leave these things in the hands of the novices.
With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Why would a nation need their National Security folks at hand when crafting international treaties? And folks for the State Department? What might State bring to the table? Better to leave these things in the hands of the novices.
When Congress created the Commission of Fine Arts more than a century ago, its members were intended to be “well-qualified judges of the fine arts”. Now it's a receptionist, because Trump does not value expertise.
Trump picks his White House assistant for panel reviewing ballroom
Chamberlain Harris, a 26-year-old White House aide and the president’s longtime executive assistant, is set to be sworn in Thursday.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:56 PM
When Congress created the Commission of Fine Arts more than a century ago, its members were intended to be “well-qualified judges of the fine arts”. Now it's a receptionist, because Trump does not value expertise.
These things aren't as easy as when you are running a private company and people simply have to do what you say.
US envoys juggle two crisis talks, raising questions about prospects for success
Even for a U.S. president long fixated on deal-making, Donald Trump’s assignment of his favorite envoys to juggle two sets of negotiations – the Iranian nuclear standoff and Russia’s war in Ukraine - ...
www.reuters.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:51 PM
These things aren't as easy as when you are running a private company and people simply have to do what you say.
If we read US news from major US sources, one would think the #EpsteinFiles were a thing of the past. But worldwide, the scandal continues to ripple.
#EpsteinTrumpFiles #EpsteinTrumpCoverUp
#EpsteinTrumpFiles #EpsteinTrumpCoverUp
Hyatt executive chairman Pritzker steps down, cites 'terrible judgment' in Epstein ties
Thomas Pritzker, 75, will not seek re-election to the company's board in 2026, he said.
www.reuters.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM
If we read US news from major US sources, one would think the #EpsteinFiles were a thing of the past. But worldwide, the scandal continues to ripple.
#EpsteinTrumpFiles #EpsteinTrumpCoverUp
#EpsteinTrumpFiles #EpsteinTrumpCoverUp
Infighting at the Pentagon continues. This row is about the fact that Trump demands loyalty to the point where he micromanages routine appointments and senior staff who are fed up with it all are quitting.
Hegseth forces ouster of senior Army spokesman in latest internal clash
Col. David Butler, who had been selected by senior Army leaders for promotion to brigadier general, will instead retire, officials said.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Infighting at the Pentagon continues. This row is about the fact that Trump demands loyalty to the point where he micromanages routine appointments and senior staff who are fed up with it all are quitting.
We are losing our most cherished and effective leaders.
The ones we have left are powerless to perform, overcome by their own incapacity, or simply not allowed into the circle of #TheSelectandPowerfulFew.
The ones we have left are powerless to perform, overcome by their own incapacity, or simply not allowed into the circle of #TheSelectandPowerfulFew.
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 - live updates
President Trump also remembers Jackson as a
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
We are losing our most cherished and effective leaders.
The ones we have left are powerless to perform, overcome by their own incapacity, or simply not allowed into the circle of #TheSelectandPowerfulFew.
The ones we have left are powerless to perform, overcome by their own incapacity, or simply not allowed into the circle of #TheSelectandPowerfulFew.
MAGA won't understand this motion to prohibit the federal government from using the data taken from Fulton County. Voters entrusted the state with their sensitive personal information, and the Constitution gives us privacy rights.
Lots of us get that.
Lots of us get that.
NAACP asks judge to protect against ‘misuse’ of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia’s Fulton County
A motion seeks to prohibit the federal government from using the data for voter roll maintenance, election administration or immigration enforcement.
www.politico.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:52 AM
MAGA won't understand this motion to prohibit the federal government from using the data taken from Fulton County. Voters entrusted the state with their sensitive personal information, and the Constitution gives us privacy rights.
Lots of us get that.
Lots of us get that.
Minnesota governor, Tim Walz says n response to the FBI’s refusal to share evidence, “Trump’s left hand cannot investigate his right hand. The families of the deceased deserve better.”
FBI won’t share Alex Pretti shooting evidence, Minnesota authorities say
State’s governor had demanded impartial inquiry into the shooting of the VA nurse by federal immigration agents
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Minnesota governor, Tim Walz says n response to the FBI’s refusal to share evidence, “Trump’s left hand cannot investigate his right hand. The families of the deceased deserve better.”
We talked about this. Iran is falling over its own feet to come up with a list of concessions. Still, the warships stream towards the Mideast. Did the Iranian regime not provide enough ways for Witkoff, Kushner and Trump to make money?
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks | CNN Politics
The US military is continuing a significant buildup of air and naval assets in the Middle East ahead of planned talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday. The pieces are being moved into place both to inti...
www.cnn.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:10 AM
We talked about this. Iran is falling over its own feet to come up with a list of concessions. Still, the warships stream towards the Mideast. Did the Iranian regime not provide enough ways for Witkoff, Kushner and Trump to make money?
While citizens of other nations are learning how their leaders were/were not involved in this historic world-wide scandal and allegedly criminal enterprise, Americans wait.
Hillary Clinton slams Epstein 'cover-up', calls for public testimony
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating a "cover-up" over files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to an interview with the BBC...
www.yahoo.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:55 AM
While citizens of other nations are learning how their leaders were/were not involved in this historic world-wide scandal and allegedly criminal enterprise, Americans wait.
The long arm of the law will eventually win, no matter how hard #TheSelectandPowerfulFew try to distract, cry there are witches about, or start wars. Still, justice marches.
New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
The so-called truth commission seeks to identify ranch guests and state officials who may have known what was going on at the 7,600-acre property or taken part in alleged sexual abuse in its hacienda-...
www.reuters.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The long arm of the law will eventually win, no matter how hard #TheSelectandPowerfulFew try to distract, cry there are witches about, or start wars. Still, justice marches.
District of Columbia-based water authority and the federal government have jurisdiction over the busted pipe, but sometimes trump has to search far and wide for someone to blame.
Trump and Maryland governor Wes Moore battle over Potomac River sewage spill response
President Donald Trump is lashing out at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over what he says is as a lagging response to a January pipe rupture that sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washi...
apnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
District of Columbia-based water authority and the federal government have jurisdiction over the busted pipe, but sometimes trump has to search far and wide for someone to blame.
U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania thinks Trump overstepped. “The government claims it alone has the power to erase, alter, remove and hide historical accounts on taxpayer and local government-funded monuments.”
Judge orders slavery exhibit to be restored after Trump administration removal
A GOP-appointed federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to restore displays about slavery to a George Washington site in Philadelphia.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:49 AM
U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania thinks Trump overstepped. “The government claims it alone has the power to erase, alter, remove and hide historical accounts on taxpayer and local government-funded monuments.”