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The Times
Trump Pardons Klecko, Jamal Lewis and Other Former N.F.L. Players

The players included Super Bowl champions and a Hall of Famer who had been charged for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
(I thought he was against drugs but he sure pardons alot of people in prison for drugs)
February 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
CNBC
Feb 12/26
POLITICS
Epstein files: Goldman Sachs top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler to step down after email fallout

Her announcement follows the release of documents detailing her often chummy conversations with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
February 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Who remembers when your American president said that his daughter was hot & he would date her. Now republicans are hiding things in the Epstein files,& you are alright with that. Ever since he said that about his own daughter I have never respected him because what does that say about him as a man
February 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
ECONOMY
GOVERNMENT DEBT
America’s national debt borrowing binge means interest payments will rocket to $2 trillion a year by 2036, CBO says

(But on the bright side the rich will keep getting richer & the poor will have to pay more so the debt gets paid not the rich people only the poor people pay)
February 12, 2026 at 10:52 PM
NBC NEWS
Feb11/26

OBITUARIES
James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48
The actor was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024. OBITUARIES
James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' star, dies at 48
February 12, 2026 at 10:45 PM
NBC NEWS
Feb 11/26
U.K. ROYALS
U.K. police consult criminal prosecutors about Andrew-Epstein allegations
The Justice Department's recent release of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex offender has brought further criticism to the beleaguered royal.
February 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM
NBC NEWS
Feb. 12, 2026,
WASHINGTON
The Trump administration is dramatically expanding an effort to revoke U.S. citizenship for foreign-born Americans as it works to curb immigration, according to two people familiar with the plans.
February 12, 2026 at 10:26 PM
NBC NEWS
Feb11/26

“Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is convicted of child molestation”

“Andrew Johnson tried to bribe a child victim with the promise of a Jan. 6-related payout, prosecutors say. Trump has discussed the possibility of compensating rioters, but no one has received any payments”
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is convicted of child molestation — NBC News
Andrew Johnson tried to bribe a child victim with the promise of a Jan. 6-related payout, prosecutors say. Trump has discussed the possibility of compensating rioters, but no one has received any paym...
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
HUFFPOST

“ENTERTAINMENT 02/10/2026

Fox Host Calls For Jewish Halftime Show With 'Live Circumcision' In Bizarre Bad Bunny Rant
I don’t come to the halftime for an education screw that,Greg Gutfeld said, after using a fake accent to mock the Puerto Rican pop superstar.

(Then why did you watch it)
Greg Gutfeld Rattles Off Laundry List Of Jewish Stereotypes In Bad Bunny-Inspired Tirade — HuffPost
“I don’t come to the halftime for an education ... screw that,” Greg Gutfeld said, after using a fake accent to mock the Puerto Rican pop superstar.
apple.news
February 11, 2026 at 10:53 AM
HUFFPOST

“POLITICS

MAGA World Throws Steve Bannon Under The Bus
High-profile right-wingers lashed out over Bannon's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein”
MAGA World Throws Steve Bannon Under The Bus — HuffPost
High-profile right-wingers lashed out over Bannon's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
apple.news
February 11, 2026 at 10:49 AM
THE HILL
Feb 10/26

“GOP senator on Epstein files: 'Now I see what the big deal is”

“Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said Monday she now understands “what the big deal is” after reviewing unredacted files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein”

( Bet she will still protect him)
GOP senator on Epstein files: 'Now I see what the big deal is' — The Hill
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said Monday she now understands “what the big deal is” after reviewing unredacted files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
apple.news
February 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Reuters
Feb 10/26

“UNITED STATES

Trump told police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, FBI document says”

( No matter how Trump or anyone else puts a spin on it they all new and did nothing to protect them. They are only protecting themselves and they should all be locked up . COWARDS)
Trump told police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, FBI document says — Reuters
A newly uncovered FBI interview raised new questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion he knew nothing about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, while Trump's commerce secreta...
apple.news
February 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM
CTV NEWS
Feb 10/26

“U.S. alcohol will remain off LCBO shelves despite latest Trump comments, Doug Ford says”
U.S. alcohol will remain off LCBO shelves despite latest Trump comments, Doug Ford says — CTV News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says American liquor will remain off LCBO shelves, despite social media comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump taking issue with the measure.
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Toronto Star
Feb 10/26

“FEDERAL POLITICS
Mark Carney says Donald Trump bridge threat will be 'settled' following call with U.S. president
The prime minister said he told the U.S. president the Gordie Howe International Bridge was paid for by Canada and was a shared asset with Michigan
Mark Carney says Donald Trump bridge threat will be 'settled' following call with U.S. president — Toronto Star
The prime minister said he told the U.S. president the Gordie Howe International Bridge was paid for by Canada and was a shared asset with Michigan.
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Be proud Canada
February 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
The GLOBE AND MAIL
Feb 9/26

“POLITICS
German minister says auto industry in talks to expand footprint inCanada
German minister says auto industry in talks to expand footprint in Canada — The Globe and Mail
Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche says she can’t go into detail, but Carney’s auto strategy ‘is very attractive’
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
INDEPENDENT
Feb 9/26

“Rock musician requests his music be removed from Melania’s documentary”

“Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson have requested the removal of music from their 2017 film “Phantom Thread” from Melania Trump's Amazon documentary. ”
Rock musician requests his music be removed from Melania’s documentary — The Independent
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson have requested the removal of music from their 2017 film “Phantom Thread” from Melania Trump's Amazon documentary.
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM
MS NOW
Feb 9/26
“The House Oversight deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell was always going to be meaningless spectacle
Opinion | The House Oversight deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell was always going to be meaningless spectacle — MS NOW
Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her role in aiding the late Jeffrey Epstein in the sexual abuse of underage girls, was always going to invoke the Fifth Amendment. Everybo...
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 10:23 AM
POLITICS
Republican Congressman Calls for Investigation Into Bad Bunny Halftime Show
Rep. Andy Ogles accused the NFL and NBC of broadcasting a sexually explicit performance during the Super Bowl

(Give me a break what a waste of money and resources. Make the congressman pay for it out of his pocket)
Republican Congressman Calls for Investigation Into Bad Bunny Halftime Show — TIME
Rep. Andy Ogles accused the NFL and NBC of broadcasting a sexually explicit performance during the Super Bowl.
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
CTV News
Feb 9/26
Fact check: Canada paid for Gordie Howe Bridge,but doesn’t own it alone

Canada is paying the full upfront cost of the Gordie Howe International Bridge because of a binational deal reached after years of studies, legal battles & political resistance on the U.S. side of the border
Fact check: Canada paid for Gordie Howe Bridge, but doesn’t own it alone — CTV News
Canada is paying the full upfront cost of the Gordie Howe International Bridge because of a binational deal reached after years of studies, legal battles and political resistance on the U.S. side of t...
apple.news
February 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Who Was Lincoln Alexander?
Pioneer for Black Canadians: He was the first Black person elected to the House of Commons (1968), the first Black federal Cabinet Minister (1979), and the first Black Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (1985 to 1991)
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Reuters
Feb 9/26

Palace ready to help UK police in any inquiry into king's brother Andrew”
“Buckingham Palace says it is ready to support police
Royals express concern over Epstein scandal
King's brother Andrew facing renewed scrutiny
Emails raise questions about Mountbatten-Windsor's trade role”
Palace ready to help UK police in any inquiry into king's brother Andrew — Reuters
Buckingham Palace said on Monday it was ready to support any police investigation into King Charles' younger brother after emails suggested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might have shared confidential Br...
apple.news
February 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
THE GUARDIAN
Feb 9/26
“US news
Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance ‘absolutely terrible’ – US politics live
President criticises Puerto Rican musician’s half-time show as a ‘slap in the face’ in lengthy tirade on social media”

(Somebody please go change the big babies diaper )
Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance ‘absolutely terrible’ – US politics live — Guardian US
President criticises Puerto Rican musician’s half-time show as a ‘slap in the face’ in lengthy tirade on social media
apple.news
February 9, 2026 at 11:14 AM
THE HILL
Feb 8/26
Super Bowl ad slamming Bondi over Epstein files release airs

“Attorney General Pam Bondi was the subject of a Sunday Super Bowl ad that urges her to “tell the truth” in regard to the files pertaining to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein”

(We know that will never happen)
Super Bowl ad slamming Bondi over Epstein files release airs — The Hill
Attorney General Pam Bondi was the subject of a Sunday Super Bowl ad that urges her to “tell the truth” in regard to the files pertaining to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
apple.news
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Reuters

“UNITED KINGDOM
February 8, 2026
UK PM Starmer's top aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal”
UK PM Starmer's top aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal — Reuters
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, quit on Sunday, saying he took responsibility for advising Starmer to name Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. despite his...
apple.news
February 9, 2026 at 11:02 AM