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Mike Walker

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Support for Trump’s immigration efforts drops sharply after Minnesota shootings

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Support for Trump’s immigration efforts drops sharply after Minnesota shootings

Nearly half (49%) of all American adults disapprove of handling of immigration, NBC poll finds, versus 34% in April

www.theguardian.com

February 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Trump set to dismantle US climate rules in ‘betrayal’ of global goals

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Trump set to dismantle US climate rules in ‘betrayal’ of global goals

The White House describes the move as ‘the largest deregulatory action in American history’

www.independent.co.uk

February 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Spain’s Sánchez Says Musk Is Damaging Mental Health of Teens

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Spain’s Sánchez Says Musk Is Damaging Mental Health of Teens

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused Elon Musk of breaking local law and harming the mental health of teenagers in the latest escalation of a public spat between the two.

www.bloomberg.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

MS NOW’s Jen Psaki Trashes Trump Honcho for Bringing His Children to Epstein Island

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MS NOW’s Jen Psaki Trashes Trump Honcho for Bringing His Children to Epstein Island

MS NOW host Jen Psaki ripped Trump Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over his visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island — along with his children.

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February 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

US debt forecast to hit $64 trillion in a decade, up from the current $38 trillion, as Trump policies widen deficit

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US debt forecast to hit $64T in a decade as Trump policies widen deficit

Congress’ nonpartisan scorekeeper predicts that the annual deficit will grow to $3.1 trillion by 2036.

www.politico.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Trump declared ‘I'm popular’ and his economy the ‘greatest ever in history’ on Fox Business Network — even as he polls in the 30's on both counts.

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Trump Falsely Claims ‘I’m Popular’ in Fox Interview — Says His Economy ‘Greatest Ever in History Actually’

President Donald Trump declared "I'm popular" and his economy the "greatest ever in history" on Fox — even as he polls in the 30's on both counts.

www.mediaite.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM

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David Rothkopf

@djrothkopf.bsky.social

Not an overstatement.

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 1h

These men are a threat to the long term survival of all life on earth

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Burgum: "CO2 was never a pollutant. When we breathe, we emit CO2. Plants need CO2 to survive and grow. They thrive with more CO2. So the whole endangerment thing opens up an opportunity for the revival of clean, beautiful, American coal."

February 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM

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FinTwitter

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MEXICAN PRESIDENT SHEINBAUM SAYS THERE IS NO INFORMATION ON USE OF DRONES ON THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER, WHEN ASKED ABOUT TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF FLIGHTS AT EL PASO AIRPORT

February 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

The silent coup is already underway

By Glenn Kessler

glennkessler.substack.com/p/the-silent...

The Silent Coup Is Already Underway

How Trump is moving to seize control of voting — starting in Georgia.

glennkessler.substack.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

At the hearing just now:

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 1h

Some striking arguments here from Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) to Pam Bondi

"You replaced real prosecutors with counterfeit stooges who robotically do the President's bidding"

"Trump orders up prosecutions like pizza.. and you deliver every time"

February 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM

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Noah Shachtman

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This story will make you want to cry, vomit, throw your phone against the wall, or some combination of all three ... www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

She bounced a $25 check in 2014. ICE tried to deport her.

A Missouri grandma and lawful resident spent months in detention for a decade-old misdemeanor, underscoring the massive scope of the administration’s deportation efforts.

www.washingtonpost.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

US House to consider new election restrictions ahead of November midterms

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US House to consider new election restrictions ahead of November midterms

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is expected to vote on Wednesday on a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship in the November midterm elections, which Democrats denounced as a ploy...

www.reuters.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Trump Official Reveals Mexican Cartel Drones Sparked El Paso Airspace Shutdown, as FAA Lifts Restrictions

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Trump Official Reveals Mexican Cartel Drones Sparked El Paso Airspace Shutdown, as FAA Lifts Restrictions

A Trump administration official said the Mexican cartel drones which have since been "disabled" by the military.

www.mediaite.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Federal Debt to Hit Record Levels, Budget Office Warns

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/b...

Federal Debt to Hit Record Levels, Budget Office Warns

www.nytimes.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:09 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

NATO Launches Arctic Mission After Trump’s Greenland Threats

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NATO Launches Arctic Mission After Trump’s Greenland Threats

NATO will boost its Arctic presence with a new mission after US President Donald Trump prompted an alliance crisis over his attempts to take Greenland.

www.bloomberg.com

February 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and other outlets spread American values for 80 years. Now they’ve been mothballed by Trump

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How America Lost Its Voice Overseas

Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and other outlets spread American values for 80 years, writes Joshua Muravchik. Now they’ve been mothballed.

www.thefp.com

February 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

FAA lifts restriction that would have shut down Texas border airport for 10 days

www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

FAA lifts restriction that would have shut down Texas border airport for 10 days

The sudden order would have affected flights over El Paso and neighboring New Mexico, as well.

www.politico.com

February 11, 2026 at 2:34 PM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Trump’s Tariffs: The House is set to rebuke Donald Trump’s signature economic policy Wednesday following Speaker Mike Johnson’s failure late last night to contain GOP unrest over the administration’s trade war.

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