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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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Starlink: How Elon Musk’s company influences geopolitics

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Starlink: How Elon Musk's company influences geopolitics
Devised to facilitate internet connectivity in the most remote regions of the world, Elon Musk’s Starlink has become a vital means of communication in crisis regions and war zones. There are downsides...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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"NATO has been woken up by President Trump, and it’s stronger because of it" says Mark Rutt

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Tête à tête - "NATO has been woken up by President Trump, and it’s stronger because of it" says Mark Rutte
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the evolving role of Europe in global security, emphasising that the alliance is stronger today than it was a year...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Trump promised economic relief for Black businesses and workers, but so far, analysts say his second-term policies have put them under greater strain.

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Trump vowed to boost Black business. Critics say he's failed so far
"When the economy weakens, Black households are usually the first to feel the effects," a researcher says.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Rubio Says Cuba’s Only Path Forward is to Open Its Economy

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Rubio Says Cuba’s Only Path Forward is to Open Its Economy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba’s Communist regime will need to give its people political and economic freedom for the US to ease pressure that’s recently led to blackouts and disrupted daily...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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How Jeffrey Epstein used the glamour of the Nobel Peace Prize to entice his global network of elites

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How Jeffrey Epstein used the glamour of the Nobel Peace Prize to entice his global network of elites
Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly played up hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and chats with elites like Richard Branson, Larry Summers and Steve Bannon, the Epstein files...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election

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Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election
Bangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Fox News Source Says 3 People Detained Overnight in Nancy Guthrie Case

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Fox News Source Says 3 People Detained Overnight in Nancy Guthrie Case
A Fox News source says "at least 3" people were detained overnight amid a swarm of activity near the home of Nancy Guthrie.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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ICYMI: Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

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Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say
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February 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Zelensky rules out holding elections until there is a cease-fire with Russia

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Zelensky rules out holding elections until there is a cease-fire with Russia.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Merz Pours Cold water on Macron’s Push for Putin Talks

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Merz Pours Cold water on Macron’s Push for Putin Talks
Macron is still planning to set up a telephone call with Vladimir Putin
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February 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Zelenskyy says Putin only interested in continued war

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Zelenskyy says Putin only interested in continued war
The Ukrainian president spoke ahead of the next round of peace talks as pressure for concessions grows from Donald Trump.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Landing Craft in Crimea

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Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Landing Craft in Crimea
Ukraine’s forces struck a Russian BK-16 landing craft in occupied Crimea, along with a radar station and a communications hub. (edited)
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February 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Russia loses 156 soldiers for every kilometre occupied on Donetsk front – Zelensky

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Russia loses 156 soldiers for every kilometre occupied on Donetsk front – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia is losing 156 soldiers killed or badly wounded for every kilometre of occupied Ukrainian territory in Donetsk Oblast.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Zelensky Says All Ukraine Power Plants Damaged but Energy System Still Functions

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Zelensky Says All Ukraine Power Plants Damaged but Energy System Still Functions
Russia has damaged all of Ukraine’s power plants, but the energy system is still operating thanks to energy workers and air defence support, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Munich Security Conference live: Zelenskyy questions whether European leaders ready for war; UK to send warships to north Atlantic
Munich Security Conference live: Zelenskyy questions whether European leaders ready for war; UK to send warships to north Atlantic
Ukrainian president says ‘our unity is the best interceptor against Russia’s aggressive plans’
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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Zelensky admits that he is feeling pressure from Trump amid ongoing discussions over ending the war.

Responding to a question from Christiane Amanpour — “Are you feeling the pressure from Trump?” — Zelensky replied: “A little bit.”
February 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country.

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Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters
A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Study Finds Americans Bore 90% of Trump Tariff Costs

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Study Finds Americans Bore 90% of Trump Tariff Costs - News Facts Network
NEW YORK, New York — U.S. businesses and consumers absorbed about 90% of the cost
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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Trump, immigration, and fighting back.

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The Democratic governor building a playbook to resist ICE
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Trump, immigration, and fighting back.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Navalny died after being 'poisoned with dart frog toxin'

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Alexei Navalny died after being poisoned with dart frog toxin, UK and allies say
The frog's poison is 200 times stronger than morphine, with Germany's foreign minister saying 'victims suffocate in agony'.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

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Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis | CNN
Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed opposition strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take do...
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February 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Climate change denialism used to be a fringe right-wing tendency. Now it’s the law of the land, and we’ll all suffer from it.

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Revoking Climate-Change Regulation May Be the Worst Thing Trump Has Done
Climate-change denialism used to be a fringe right-wing tendency. Now it’s the law of the land, and we’ll all suffer from it.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Jeffrey Epstein spent years building ties to well-known hackers

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Jeffrey Epstein spent years building ties to well-known hackers
The convicted sex offender also expressed an interest in attending the annual DEFCON and Black Hat conferences in Las Vegas between 2014 and 2018.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind

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Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind
Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance highlights how differently police respond when a case draws national attention
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February 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Trump deploys charade he learned from his devious mentor

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Trump deploys charade he learned from his devious mentor
There are no grown-ups in the building.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM