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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says she will ensure the “right people” vote and elect the “right leaders.”
When officials overseeing security speak this way about elections, it raises serious questions about neutrality, power, and democratic trust. #Elections
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
When officials overseeing security speak this way about elections, it raises serious questions about neutrality, power, and democratic trust. #Elections
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Noem will ensure the ‘right people’ vote in midterms and elect ‘the right leaders’
The Homeland Security Secretary said her department was responsible for election security
www.independent.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says she will ensure the “right people” vote and elect the “right leaders.”
When officials overseeing security speak this way about elections, it raises serious questions about neutrality, power, and democratic trust. #Elections
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
When officials overseeing security speak this way about elections, it raises serious questions about neutrality, power, and democratic trust. #Elections
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected U.S. claims of Europe’s “civilizational erasure,” calling out growing Europe-bashing rhetoric at the Munich Security Conference.
Allies don’t strengthen unity by attacking each other’s democracies. #EU @ec.europa.eu
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Allies don’t strengthen unity by attacking each other’s democracies. #EU @ec.europa.eu
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Europe bashing: EU's top diplomat rejects US talk of 'civilizational erasure'
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back against what she described as "European bashing" in a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday. Kallas welcomed the message of unity delivered...
www.france24.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:53 PM
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected U.S. claims of Europe’s “civilizational erasure,” calling out growing Europe-bashing rhetoric at the Munich Security Conference.
Allies don’t strengthen unity by attacking each other’s democracies. #EU @ec.europa.eu
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Allies don’t strengthen unity by attacking each other’s democracies. #EU @ec.europa.eu
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
An AP review found at least two dozen ICE employees charged with crimes since 2020 — including abuse, sexual assault, and bribery. As enforcement powers expand and hiring accelerates, oversight matters more than ever. Accountability cannot be optional. #ICE www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/0...
Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct
Investigators said one immigration enforcement official got away with physically assaulting his girlfriend for years. Another admitted he repeatedly sexually abused a woman in his custody. A third is....
www.winnipegfreepress.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM
An AP review found at least two dozen ICE employees charged with crimes since 2020 — including abuse, sexual assault, and bribery. As enforcement powers expand and hiring accelerates, oversight matters more than ever. Accountability cannot be optional. #ICE www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/0...
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Trump impeachment is gaining momentum says @johnbonifaz.bsky.social. "ImpeachTrumpAgain.org has been documenting the multiple abuses of powerthat Donald Trump has committed since taking the oath of office". Clips by @chattjazz.bsky.social. Full podcast: www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...
February 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Trump impeachment is gaining momentum says @johnbonifaz.bsky.social. "ImpeachTrumpAgain.org has been documenting the multiple abuses of powerthat Donald Trump has committed since taking the oath of office". Clips by @chattjazz.bsky.social. Full podcast: www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...
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Elections aren't the remedy to Trump @johnbonifaz.bsky.social of FreeSpeechForPeople.org says "We cannot put all of our faith in that process. This president and his co-conspirators are determined to rig this election and future ones." Clips by @chattjazz.bsky.social www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Elections aren't the remedy to Trump @johnbonifaz.bsky.social of FreeSpeechForPeople.org says "We cannot put all of our faith in that process. This president and his co-conspirators are determined to rig this election and future ones." Clips by @chattjazz.bsky.social www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...
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It's upsetting to hear, but Biden wanted to go easy on Trump in his impeachment trial, notes @johnbonifaz.bsky.social. Sen. Coons... "made clear to Congressman Raskin, 'you are not calling witnesses. President Biden doesn't want this'". Clips @chattjazz.bsky.social www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...
February 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
It's upsetting to hear, but Biden wanted to go easy on Trump in his impeachment trial, notes @johnbonifaz.bsky.social. Sen. Coons... "made clear to Congressman Raskin, 'you are not calling witnesses. President Biden doesn't want this'". Clips @chattjazz.bsky.social www.patreon.com/c/PoliticsWi...
Epstein’s death was ruled suicide — but a doctor present at the autopsy now claims the injuries suggest strangulation, not hanging. No change to the official finding, but the case continues to fuel distrust and unanswered questions. #Epstein #Death wabcradio.com/2026/02/13/e...
Epstein's Doctor Says he was STRANGLED… | 77 WABC
(New York, New York) - A doctor who was present during Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy is now claiming the disgraced financier was strangled, not hanged. According to the report, the physician disputes
wabcradio.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Epstein’s death was ruled suicide — but a doctor present at the autopsy now claims the injuries suggest strangulation, not hanging. No change to the official finding, but the case continues to fuel distrust and unanswered questions. #Epstein #Death wabcradio.com/2026/02/13/e...
Markets sliding as the S&P 500 extends losses on AI disruption fears. Investors aren’t just reacting to volatility — they’re pricing a future where automation reshapes entire industries. #Investing #Economy #Markets #AI www.cnbc.com/2026/02/13/a...
Asia stock markets track losses on Wall Street as AI fears hit sentiment
Shares of office real estate and logistics firms sank after the release of AI tools that could replicate their businesses — or eat into their profit margins.
www.cnbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Markets sliding as the S&P 500 extends losses on AI disruption fears. Investors aren’t just reacting to volatility — they’re pricing a future where automation reshapes entire industries. #Investing #Economy #Markets #AI www.cnbc.com/2026/02/13/a...
Allies quietly looking to France’s nuclear umbrella signals a deeper shift: confidence in US security guarantees is no longer assumed. When deterrence becomes negotiable, the global order is already changing. #Canada #Europe #France #NuclearDeterrence. @ec.europa.eu
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety | CBC News
European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged ...
www.cbc.ca
February 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Allies quietly looking to France’s nuclear umbrella signals a deeper shift: confidence in US security guarantees is no longer assumed. When deterrence becomes negotiable, the global order is already changing. #Canada #Europe #France #NuclearDeterrence. @ec.europa.eu
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
A reported $12T Russia business package casts doubt on talks labeled as “peace.” If sanctions relief and minerals deals drive negotiations, Ukraine risks becoming leverage — not the priority. #Ukraine #EU #Trump #Russia www.intellinews.com/russia-consi...
Russia considering restarting use of dollar as part of Trump-Putin business package
The Kremlin is discussing restarting the use of the dollar as part of the extensive “Dmitriev package” of business deals that Ukrainian President ...
www.intellinews.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM
A reported $12T Russia business package casts doubt on talks labeled as “peace.” If sanctions relief and minerals deals drive negotiations, Ukraine risks becoming leverage — not the priority. #Ukraine #EU #Trump #Russia www.intellinews.com/russia-consi...
Macron calls for a new European security era — stronger defense, shared nuclear deterrence, and independence from outdated Cold War structures.
Europe, he argues, must stop reacting to crises and start acting as a geopolitical power. #EU #France #Europe @ec.europa.eu www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
Europe, he argues, must stop reacting to crises and start acting as a geopolitical power. #EU #France #Europe @ec.europa.eu www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz: Emmanuel Macron fordert neue europäische Sicherheitsstrategie
"Europa muss lernen, eine geopolitische Macht zu werden", sagt der französische Präsident. Dabei gehe es auch um eine Neuausrichtung der nuklearen Abschreckung.
www.zeit.de
February 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Macron calls for a new European security era — stronger defense, shared nuclear deterrence, and independence from outdated Cold War structures.
Europe, he argues, must stop reacting to crises and start acting as a geopolitical power. #EU #France #Europe @ec.europa.eu www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
Europe, he argues, must stop reacting to crises and start acting as a geopolitical power. #EU #France #Europe @ec.europa.eu www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
Britain signals a reset.
Starmer says Brexit is over, urging closer European security ties and less reliance on Trump’s US.
In a dangerous era, isolation isn’t strength — it’s surrender. #UK #EU @ec.europa.eu www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Starmer says Brexit is over, urging closer European security ties and less reliance on Trump’s US.
In a dangerous era, isolation isn’t strength — it’s surrender. #UK #EU @ec.europa.eu www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Starmer: Britain can’t rely on Donald Trump – our security depends on Europe
After the US president rocked the continent with his threat to take Greenland, the prime minister praises Europe as a ‘sleeping giant’
www.independent.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Britain signals a reset.
Starmer says Brexit is over, urging closer European security ties and less reliance on Trump’s US.
In a dangerous era, isolation isn’t strength — it’s surrender. #UK #EU @ec.europa.eu www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Starmer says Brexit is over, urging closer European security ties and less reliance on Trump’s US.
In a dangerous era, isolation isn’t strength — it’s surrender. #UK #EU @ec.europa.eu www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Trump said President Zelensky, whose country was invaded and whose people are being killed daily by Russian attacks, should hurry up and move on making a deal for peace. Putin has offered Trump a deal worth Trillions to sell out Ukraine and that is exactly what Trump is trying to do. #Ukraine
February 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Trump said President Zelensky, whose country was invaded and whose people are being killed daily by Russian attacks, should hurry up and move on making a deal for peace. Putin has offered Trump a deal worth Trillions to sell out Ukraine and that is exactly what Trump is trying to do. #Ukraine
China will provide humanitarian energy aid to Ukraine after repeated Russian strikes on power infrastructure.
China could do much more — but this signals to Putin that ending the war is in Beijing’s interest, while Ukraine urgently needs relief. www.kyivpost.com/post/69999
China could do much more — but this signals to Putin that ending the war is in Beijing’s interest, while Ukraine urgently needs relief. www.kyivpost.com/post/69999
China to Provide Humanitarian Energy Aid to Ukraine Amid Russian Strikes
China and Russia are close partners and while Beijing has said it takes a neutral stance on the war in Ukraine, it has never condemned the invasion.
www.kyivpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
China will provide humanitarian energy aid to Ukraine after repeated Russian strikes on power infrastructure.
China could do much more — but this signals to Putin that ending the war is in Beijing’s interest, while Ukraine urgently needs relief. www.kyivpost.com/post/69999
China could do much more — but this signals to Putin that ending the war is in Beijing’s interest, while Ukraine urgently needs relief. www.kyivpost.com/post/69999
Ireland once faced signs reading “No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs.” Irish MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin reminded the EU Parliament that history brings responsibility.
A nation shaped by emigration must choose: defend dignity — or repeat exclusion. Europe is watching. #Ireland #Immigration #EU @ec.europa.eu
A nation shaped by emigration must choose: defend dignity — or repeat exclusion. Europe is watching. #Ireland #Immigration #EU @ec.europa.eu
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Ireland once faced signs reading “No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs.” Irish MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin reminded the EU Parliament that history brings responsibility.
A nation shaped by emigration must choose: defend dignity — or repeat exclusion. Europe is watching. #Ireland #Immigration #EU @ec.europa.eu
A nation shaped by emigration must choose: defend dignity — or repeat exclusion. Europe is watching. #Ireland #Immigration #EU @ec.europa.eu
Germany’s chancellor warns U.S. unilateral power has reached its limits. Europe is now openly discussing its own nuclear security — a sign allies no longer assume Washington will lead.
A historic strategic shift is underway. #Europe #USA #NATO #GeoPolitics www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
A historic strategic shift is underway. #Europe #USA #NATO #GeoPolitics www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
US ‘not powerful enough to go it alone’, Merz tells Munich conference
German chancellor rebuts idea of American unilateralism and says ‘democracies have partners and allies’
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Germany’s chancellor warns U.S. unilateral power has reached its limits. Europe is now openly discussing its own nuclear security — a sign allies no longer assume Washington will lead.
A historic strategic shift is underway. #Europe #USA #NATO #GeoPolitics www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
A historic strategic shift is underway. #Europe #USA #NATO #GeoPolitics www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has been replaced after newly released Epstein files revealed years of correspondence between the two men.
The leadership change underscores how the Epstein scandal continues to reach powerful figures worldwide. #Epstein
www.businessinsider.com/dubai-dpworl...
The leadership change underscores how the Epstein scandal continues to reach powerful figures worldwide. #Epstein
www.businessinsider.com/dubai-dpworl...
The CEO of Dubai's largest ports firm has been replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was the chair of DP World, the firm that operates Dubai's major ports, since 2007, and its CEO since 2016.
www.businessinsider.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has been replaced after newly released Epstein files revealed years of correspondence between the two men.
The leadership change underscores how the Epstein scandal continues to reach powerful figures worldwide. #Epstein
www.businessinsider.com/dubai-dpworl...
The leadership change underscores how the Epstein scandal continues to reach powerful figures worldwide. #Epstein
www.businessinsider.com/dubai-dpworl...
Trump-aligned networks are now targeting Europe — funding “like-minded” groups to spread MAGA politics abroad.
Allies aren’t being strengthened; they’re being divided for political gain and influence. #Europe #FarRight #Division @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
Allies aren’t being strengthened; they’re being divided for political gain and influence. #Europe #FarRight #Division @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
The MAGA-friendly European think tanks Trump wants to fund
The Heritage Foundation identified European groups for U.S. backing.
www.politico.eu
February 13, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Trump-aligned networks are now targeting Europe — funding “like-minded” groups to spread MAGA politics abroad.
Allies aren’t being strengthened; they’re being divided for political gain and influence. #Europe #FarRight #Division @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
Allies aren’t being strengthened; they’re being divided for political gain and influence. #Europe #FarRight #Division @ec.europa.eu @democrats.senate.gov
www.politico.eu/article/maga...
Russia is reportedly dangling a massive economic deal before Trump — a $12T “Dmitriev package.”
Kyiv warns it looks less like diplomacy and more like an attempt to trade Ukraine for profit. #Ukraine #Trump #Russia #Greed @democrats.senate.gov
kyivindependent.com/russia-confi...
Kyiv warns it looks less like diplomacy and more like an attempt to trade Ukraine for profit. #Ukraine #Trump #Russia #Greed @democrats.senate.gov
kyivindependent.com/russia-confi...
Russia confirms $12 trillion pitch to Trump tied to Ukraine deal — White House stays silent on proposals
Russia appeared to confirm on Feb. 13 the existence of a sweeping U.S.-Russia economic proposal known in Kyiv as the "Dmitriev package," days after President Volodymyr Zelensky first disclosed it publ...
kyivindependent.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Russia is reportedly dangling a massive economic deal before Trump — a $12T “Dmitriev package.”
Kyiv warns it looks less like diplomacy and more like an attempt to trade Ukraine for profit. #Ukraine #Trump #Russia #Greed @democrats.senate.gov
kyivindependent.com/russia-confi...
Kyiv warns it looks less like diplomacy and more like an attempt to trade Ukraine for profit. #Ukraine #Trump #Russia #Greed @democrats.senate.gov
kyivindependent.com/russia-confi...
Europe is beginning to say aloud what many leaders have quietly concluded. Merz warns the U.S. has squandered global leadership under Trump. Allies see tariffs and pressure replacing trust — and Europe is preparing to stand on its own.
#Europe @ec.europa.eu
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
#Europe @ec.europa.eu
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
US has ‘squandered’ its claim to world leadership, German chancellor Merz suggests
Friedrich Merz was speaking on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, being held in the shadow of Donald Trump’s global influence
www.independent.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Europe is beginning to say aloud what many leaders have quietly concluded. Merz warns the U.S. has squandered global leadership under Trump. Allies see tariffs and pressure replacing trust — and Europe is preparing to stand on its own.
#Europe @ec.europa.eu
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
#Europe @ec.europa.eu
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
Once again, Trump is advancing an agenda that contradicts scientific evidence and verified data, while policies aligned with major donors move forward. The cost isn’t political. It’s paid by ordinary Americans.
#ClimateChange @democrats.senate.gov
Source: AP News
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H88X...
#ClimateChange @democrats.senate.gov
Source: AP News
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H88X...
AP fact checks Trump’s claims after revoking 2009 endangerment finding
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Once again, Trump is advancing an agenda that contradicts scientific evidence and verified data, while policies aligned with major donors move forward. The cost isn’t political. It’s paid by ordinary Americans.
#ClimateChange @democrats.senate.gov
Source: AP News
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H88X...
#ClimateChange @democrats.senate.gov
Source: AP News
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H88X...
Europe delivered a message Washington can’t ignore.
German Chancellor Merz made it clear: Europe isn’t naive — and it isn’t weak. If tariffs or economic pressure return, the EU has tools ready and will use them. #EU #Europe #Merz #Germany @europarl.europa.eu
German Chancellor Merz made it clear: Europe isn’t naive — and it isn’t weak. If tariffs or economic pressure return, the EU has tools ready and will use them. #EU #Europe #Merz #Germany @europarl.europa.eu
February 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Europe delivered a message Washington can’t ignore.
German Chancellor Merz made it clear: Europe isn’t naive — and it isn’t weak. If tariffs or economic pressure return, the EU has tools ready and will use them. #EU #Europe #Merz #Germany @europarl.europa.eu
German Chancellor Merz made it clear: Europe isn’t naive — and it isn’t weak. If tariffs or economic pressure return, the EU has tools ready and will use them. #EU #Europe #Merz #Germany @europarl.europa.eu
A U.S. president convicted of 34 felonies is now pressuring Israel’s leadership to pardon a prime minister facing bribery charges. This isn’t diplomacy — it’s the normalization of impunity across borders, where political loyalty outweighs the rule of law. #Israel
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
Trump calls Israel’s president ‘disgraceful’ for not pardoning Netanyahu
The US president tells reporters that Isaac Herzog should be 'ashamed' for not pardoning Netanyahu's bribery charges.
www.aljazeera.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
A U.S. president convicted of 34 felonies is now pressuring Israel’s leadership to pardon a prime minister facing bribery charges. This isn’t diplomacy — it’s the normalization of impunity across borders, where political loyalty outweighs the rule of law. #Israel
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/...
The Trump administration now plans to fund “free speech” initiatives in Europe targeting laws like the EU Digital Services Act and the UK Online Safety Act. Europe calls it protecting democracy from disinformation. Washington calls it censorship. #EU #Europe
www.europeaninterest.eu/us-ready-to-...
www.europeaninterest.eu/us-ready-to-...
US ready to fund "free speech" events to destabilise the EU
The Trump administration has announced plans to fund initiatives promoting free speech in U.S.-allied Western countries. A senior State Department official, during a recent visit to Europe, said such ...
www.europeaninterest.eu
February 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The Trump administration now plans to fund “free speech” initiatives in Europe targeting laws like the EU Digital Services Act and the UK Online Safety Act. Europe calls it protecting democracy from disinformation. Washington calls it censorship. #EU #Europe
www.europeaninterest.eu/us-ready-to-...
www.europeaninterest.eu/us-ready-to-...