Peg
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Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties between the notorious sex trafficker and the elite and powerful. https://to.pbs.org/4sglV6P
Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board, saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein
“I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner,” Pritzker said in a statement
to.pbs.org
February 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties between the notorious sex trafficker and the elite and powerful. https://to.pbs.org/4sglV6P
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Sweden has named Russia as its greatest threat and warns that Moscow's increasingly risky behavior could trigger a dangerous escalation.
Russia poses ‘serious and concrete’ threat to Sweden’s security, Stockholm warns
“What protects us is the strength of the alliance,” a senior NATO official says.
www.politico.eu
February 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Sweden has named Russia as its greatest threat and warns that Moscow's increasingly risky behavior could trigger a dangerous escalation.
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"When Lewandowski was told Noem's personal items had been left behind, including a heated blanket, he yelled at Coast Guard staff
The pilot came out of cockpit to see what was happening & Lewandowski insisted plane return to collect Noem's items
When he refused, Lewandowski announced he was fired"
The pilot came out of cockpit to see what was happening & Lewandowski insisted plane return to collect Noem's items
When he refused, Lewandowski announced he was fired"
Noem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say
Some early decisions by the homeland security secretary, including to divert Coast Guard resources from a search and rescue mission to the deportation of immigrants, set the tone early.
www.nbcnews.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
"When Lewandowski was told Noem's personal items had been left behind, including a heated blanket, he yelled at Coast Guard staff
The pilot came out of cockpit to see what was happening & Lewandowski insisted plane return to collect Noem's items
When he refused, Lewandowski announced he was fired"
The pilot came out of cockpit to see what was happening & Lewandowski insisted plane return to collect Noem's items
When he refused, Lewandowski announced he was fired"
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As “Blankie-gate” unfolds, useful to remember this admission from Mr Lewandowski:
www.cnn.com/2019/09/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2019/09/17/p...
Lewandowski: ‘I have no obligation to be honest with the media’ | CNN Politics
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski said he has “no obligation” to tell the truth to the media while acknowledging that he had not told the truth when asked earlier this year about his int...
www.cnn.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
As “Blankie-gate” unfolds, useful to remember this admission from Mr Lewandowski:
www.cnn.com/2019/09/17/p...
www.cnn.com/2019/09/17/p...
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People who denied Corey Lewandowski an officially issued firearm were passed over for promotions. trib.al/i6aLrmb
Kristi Noem’s Alleged Boyfriend Went on Crazed Journey to Get DHS Gun
People who denied Corey Lewandowski an officially issued firearm were passed over for promotions.
trib.al
February 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
People who denied Corey Lewandowski an officially issued firearm were passed over for promotions. trib.al/i6aLrmb
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Going to run for president on a platform of requiring RFK Jr. to remain fully clothed at all times.
February 17, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Going to run for president on a platform of requiring RFK Jr. to remain fully clothed at all times.
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A new report about the Trump administration's "assault on legal immigration" left one expert aghast on Tuesday.
Expert aghast at Trump admin's scheme to turn legal immigration system into a 'trap'
A new report about the Trump administration's "assault on legal immigration" left one expert aghast on Tuesday. President Donald Trump campaigned on deporting all illegal immigrants in the U.S. Since taking office, he has empowered the Department of Homeland Security to take active measures to achie...
bit.ly
February 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A new report about the Trump administration's "assault on legal immigration" left one expert aghast on Tuesday.
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And those are just the released documents.
Judging from the millions of hidden documents and the quick action of a Trump/Epstein Billionaire to snap up Epstein's old ranch ... there are many MANY ugly crimes that haven't been revealed ... and need to be.
Judging from the millions of hidden documents and the quick action of a Trump/Epstein Billionaire to snap up Epstein's old ranch ... there are many MANY ugly crimes that haven't been revealed ... and need to be.
February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
And those are just the released documents.
Judging from the millions of hidden documents and the quick action of a Trump/Epstein Billionaire to snap up Epstein's old ranch ... there are many MANY ugly crimes that haven't been revealed ... and need to be.
Judging from the millions of hidden documents and the quick action of a Trump/Epstein Billionaire to snap up Epstein's old ranch ... there are many MANY ugly crimes that haven't been revealed ... and need to be.
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Start with Les Wexner.
By granting Epstein power of attorney over much of his vast wealth, Wexner played a key role in facilitating Epstein’s social standing and vast influence.
Evidence of Wexner and Epstein’s close ties are likely to emerge.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
By granting Epstein power of attorney over much of his vast wealth, Wexner played a key role in facilitating Epstein’s social standing and vast influence.
Evidence of Wexner and Epstein’s close ties are likely to emerge.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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 3:10 AM
Start with Les Wexner.
By granting Epstein power of attorney over much of his vast wealth, Wexner played a key role in facilitating Epstein’s social standing and vast influence.
Evidence of Wexner and Epstein’s close ties are likely to emerge.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
By granting Epstein power of attorney over much of his vast wealth, Wexner played a key role in facilitating Epstein’s social standing and vast influence.
Evidence of Wexner and Epstein’s close ties are likely to emerge.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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women and girls.
So grave is the scale, nature, systematic character, and transnational reach of these atrocities against women and girls, that a number of them may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,” they said in a statement.
Investigate. Imprison them all.
So grave is the scale, nature, systematic character, and transnational reach of these atrocities against women and girls, that a number of them may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,” they said in a statement.
Investigate. Imprison them all.
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 AM
women and girls.
So grave is the scale, nature, systematic character, and transnational reach of these atrocities against women and girls, that a number of them may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,” they said in a statement.
Investigate. Imprison them all.
So grave is the scale, nature, systematic character, and transnational reach of these atrocities against women and girls, that a number of them may reasonably meet the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,” they said in a statement.
Investigate. Imprison them all.
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The experts said crimes outlined in documents released by the US justice department were committed against a backdrop of supremacist beliefs, racism, corruption and extreme misogyny. The crimes, they said, showed a commodification and dehumanisation of (cont.)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
Epstein files suggest acts that may amount to crimes against humanity, say UN experts
Independent experts appointed by human rights council speak of ‘grave’ nature regarding scale of atrocities against women and girls
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 AM
The experts said crimes outlined in documents released by the US justice department were committed against a backdrop of supremacist beliefs, racism, corruption and extreme misogyny. The crimes, they said, showed a commodification and dehumanisation of (cont.)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?
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🖕CBS, 🖕Weiss, 🖕Trump, 🖕Carr
Colbert: ‘I was told in some uncertain terms that not only could I not have him (James Talarico) on, I could not mention me not having him on’
🚨I’ll just leave this here👇
Colbert: ‘I was told in some uncertain terms that not only could I not have him (James Talarico) on, I could not mention me not having him on’
🚨I’ll just leave this here👇
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 4:41 PM
🖕CBS, 🖕Weiss, 🖕Trump, 🖕Carr
Colbert: ‘I was told in some uncertain terms that not only could I not have him (James Talarico) on, I could not mention me not having him on’
🚨I’ll just leave this here👇
Colbert: ‘I was told in some uncertain terms that not only could I not have him (James Talarico) on, I could not mention me not having him on’
🚨I’ll just leave this here👇
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I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
Veterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings
The new rule states that a disability level must be based on how well a veteran functions while on medication and not on the underlying impairment.
www.stripes.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I told you they’d come after Veterans’ benefits. www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
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#ResistanceRoots
#BlackHistoryMonth
Mary Frances Berry was born on this day in 1938 in Nashville, Tenn. She is a distinguished historian, lawyer and civil rights activist who has dedicated more than 40 years to civil rights, social justice and gender equality both in the U.S. and South Africa. /1
#BlackHistoryMonth
Mary Frances Berry was born on this day in 1938 in Nashville, Tenn. She is a distinguished historian, lawyer and civil rights activist who has dedicated more than 40 years to civil rights, social justice and gender equality both in the U.S. and South Africa. /1
February 18, 2026 at 1:53 AM
#ResistanceRoots
#BlackHistoryMonth
Mary Frances Berry was born on this day in 1938 in Nashville, Tenn. She is a distinguished historian, lawyer and civil rights activist who has dedicated more than 40 years to civil rights, social justice and gender equality both in the U.S. and South Africa. /1
#BlackHistoryMonth
Mary Frances Berry was born on this day in 1938 in Nashville, Tenn. She is a distinguished historian, lawyer and civil rights activist who has dedicated more than 40 years to civil rights, social justice and gender equality both in the U.S. and South Africa. /1
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In light of text messages confirming U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ affair with a former staffer, we are withdrawing our recommendation. | Opinion
Gonzales should have been honest with public. No recommendation in GOP primary.
In light of text messages confirming U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ affair with a former staffer, we are withdrawing our recommendation.
bit.ly
February 18, 2026 at 2:30 AM
In light of text messages confirming U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ affair with a former staffer, we are withdrawing our recommendation. | Opinion
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February 18, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Berry received her B.A. and M.A. from Howard University and Ph.D. in History and Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan. In 1974, she was appointed Provost of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland, the highest academic position held by a Black woman at that time. /2
February 18, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Berry received her B.A. and M.A. from Howard University and Ph.D. in History and Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan. In 1974, she was appointed Provost of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Maryland, the highest academic position held by a Black woman at that time. /2
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Why is it that children in this country are viewed as disposable, whether it's at the end of a barrel of a gun or traumatizing them in detention centers?
A group of pediatricians wrote an op-ed detailing the traumatic, lasting effects kids in detention centers will endure:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
We're pediatricians. We see how ICE is harming children. | Opinion
Liam Ramos is one of more than 1,700 children to have been put in family detention centers since 2025. We call for these centers to close.
www.usatoday.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Why is it that children in this country are viewed as disposable, whether it's at the end of a barrel of a gun or traumatizing them in detention centers?
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Jimmy Kimmel to Headline Fundraiser in LA for DCCC With Shonda Rhimes, Pelosi, Jeffries — Minimum Ticket $25K
Jimmy Kimmel to Headline Fundraiser in LA for DCCC With Shonda Rhimes, Pelosi, Jeffries — Minimum Ticket $25K
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will be headlining an upcoming fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
The post Jimmy Kimmel to Headline Fundraiser in LA for DCCC With Shonda Rhimes, Pelosi, Jeffries — Minimum Ticket $25K first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
February 18, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Jimmy Kimmel to Headline Fundraiser in LA for DCCC With Shonda Rhimes, Pelosi, Jeffries — Minimum Ticket $25K
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AOC on Randy Fine: “This is genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official — It should not stop shocking us that the Republican Party openly embraces this — Fine should be censured & stripped of committees. To ignore this is to accept & normalize it”
February 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
AOC on Randy Fine: “This is genuinely one of the most disgusting statements I have ever seen issued by an American official — It should not stop shocking us that the Republican Party openly embraces this — Fine should be censured & stripped of committees. To ignore this is to accept & normalize it”
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Insanity. They are laughing at us.
February 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Insanity. They are laughing at us.
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If you want to get people to read a book, ban it.
If you want to get people to watch an interview with James Talarico, ban it from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
If you want to get people to watch an interview with James Talarico, ban it from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
February 18, 2026 at 2:07 AM
If you want to get people to read a book, ban it.
If you want to get people to watch an interview with James Talarico, ban it from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
If you want to get people to watch an interview with James Talarico, ban it from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Re: Nick Shirley’s big California *expose*
February 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Re: Nick Shirley’s big California *expose*
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Youtube link to full episode of Talarico's interview is not playable on X either. Works on here though. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Youtube link to full episode of Talarico's interview is not playable on X either. Works on here though. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
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we were told in no uncertain terms by our network’s lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast,” Colbert said.” 2/2
February 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
we were told in no uncertain terms by our network’s lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast,” Colbert said.” 2/2