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Mike Walker
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Former DoD, VA and FEMA senior official. Defender of the Constitution, Rule of Law, and Democracy
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Fragmenting Latino vote now a wildcard in elections

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Fragmenting Latino vote now a wildcard in elections
The Latino vote is more unpredictable than ever.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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Russia ‘Not Serious’ About Peace Deal, Lindsey Graham Says

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Russia ‘Not Serious’ About Peace Deal, Lindsey Graham Says
The Republican senator’s comments contradict U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on Russia.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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US courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped

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US courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped
Under US President Donald Trump, the number of people in detention reached about 68,000 in February. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Zelensky says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions

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Zelensky says US too often asks Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions
Ukraine and Russia have engaged in two recent rounds of talks without any major breakthroughs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations

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US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
It would be a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week

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Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next week
Talks on Feb 6 were held indirectly, with the Omanis acting as mediators. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports

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Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports
China accounts for more than 80 per cent of Iran's oil exports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Debate in Europe over nuclear weapons gains pace amid US security doubts

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Debate in Europe over nuclear weapons gains pace amid US security doubts
In Europe, besides Russia, only France and Britain have atomic weapons. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Kristi Noem sent shockwaves through social media with her recent comments about ensuring the "right people" vote for the "right leaders".

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‘Who The F*ck Are The Right People?’ Social Media Melts Down Over Kristi Noem’s Comments on Voting
Kristi Noem sent shockwaves through social media with her recent comments about ensuring the "right people" vote for the "right leaders".
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February 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Gallup's decision to stop tracking approval ratings could make it easier for Trump to shrug off public discontent

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Trump gets help ignoring public opinion — voters should worry
Gallup's decision to stop tracking approval ratings could make it easier for Trump to shrug off public discontent
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February 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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What Rubio said in Munich, what Europe heard, and what comes next

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What Rubio said in Munich, what Europe heard, and what comes next
The US secretary of state delivered a notably positive message to allies at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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New poll says Bad Bunny represents America better than Donald Trump

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New poll says Bad Bunny represents America better than Donald Trump
About 44 percent of U.S. adults said they approved of Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance
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February 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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After DOJ antitrust firing, Trump’s Washington is wide open for mergers

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After DOJ antitrust firing, Trump’s Washington is wide open for mergers
The populism of Trump’s campaign has lost out to a baseline loose-leash Republicanism. Was it ever real?
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February 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns MAGA About Trump Epstein

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns MAGA About Trump Epstein
Marjorie Taylor Greene pointed to President Donald Trump as the person who "fought the hardest" to block the Epstein files from being released.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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5 of the most-botched deportations of Trump 2.0

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5 of the most-botched deportations of Trump 2.0
The high-visibility enforcement campaign has drawn attention to every tactic from Trump's immigration enforcers.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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New poll says Bad Bunny represents America better than Donald Trump

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New poll says Bad Bunny represents America better than Donald Trump
About 44 percent of U.S. adults said they approved of Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance
www.independent.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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French prosecutors announce special team for Epstein files

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French prosecutors announce special team for Epstein files ｜ AFP
By Céline CORNU Paris (France) (AFP) - The Paris prosecutor's office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team of magistrates to analyse evidence that could implicate French nationals in ...
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February 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Nobel laureate transferred to prison in northern Iran without warning

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Nobel laureate transferred to prison in northern Iran without warning
Concern grows over Narges Mohammadi’s health, family says, after reports of ‘life-threatening mistreatment’
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February 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace

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European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace ｜ AFP
By Fabien Zamorra and Bryn Stole in Berlin Munich (Germany) (AFP) - European leaders, worried about threats from a nuclear-armed Russia and doubts about the future of US security commitments, are incr...
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February 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Trump's 'desire' to own Greenland persists: Danish PM

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Trump's 'desire' to own Greenland persists: Danish PM ｜ AFP
Munich (Germany) (AFP) - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Saturday she believed US President Donald Trump still desires to own Greenland despite dialling back his recent threats to seize i...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Barack Obama Hits Back At Trump Over Ape Video

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Barack Obama Hits Back At Trump Over Ape Video
Barack Obama broke his silence on Trump posting a video depicting both him and his wife Michelle Obama as apes, arguing there is a lack of "shame" among MAGA.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Newsom says Trump’s attacks are bringing Europe together

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Newsom says Trump’s attacks are bringing Europe together
It’s the president’s one contribution to the continent, the California governor said.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Fox Hosts Giggle And Joke About Jeffrey Epstein As ‘Sex Rabbi’ and ‘Fixer’ In Stunning 90 Seconds

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Fox Hosts Giggle And Joke About Jeffrey Epstein As ‘Sex Rabbi’ and ‘Fixer’ In Stunning 90 Seconds
Hosts of The Five on Fox News giggled and joked about Jeffrey Epstein while defending Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony before the House.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Once the Americans Warned of the Russian Threat. Now, It’s the Europeans’ Turn

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Once the Americans Warned of the Russian Threat. Now, It’s the Europeans’ Turn.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

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US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
The Swiss Foreign Ministry says Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program this week.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM