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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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Coast Guard to work without pay during DHS shutdown

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Coast Guard to work without pay during DHS shutdown
Coasties will likely not feel the effects until the next scheduled military payday Feb. 27, which they could miss if Congress can’t reach an agreement.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump’s racist monkey video clip

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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump’s racist monkey clip
Mr Obama predicted such messaging will hurt Mr Trump’s Republicans in mid-term elections. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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Trump administration sued after taking over DC public golf courses

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Trump administration sued after taking over DC public golf courses
The president, an avid golfer, has begun moves to take control of Potomac Golf Links and other public courses, arguing that they are in need of significant refurbishment
www.independent.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Danish PM believes Trump still wants to own Greenland

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Trump news at a glance: Danish PM believes US president still wants to own Greenland
Mette Frederiksen and her Greenlandic counterpart, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said the pressure on the island’s people was “unacceptable”. Key US politics stories from 14 February at a glance
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections

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U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections
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February 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
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Axios: Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute

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Exclusive: Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute
Anthropic has not agreed to the Pentagon's terms and defense officials are getting fed up after months of difficult negotiations.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Pam Bondi Says DOJ Released ‘All’ Epstein Files — Names Trump, Biden, Zuckerberg, Tucker Carlson Among ‘Politically Exposed Persons’

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BREAKING: Pam Bondi Says DOJ Released ‘All’ Epstein Files — Names Trump, Biden, Zuckerberg, Tucker Carlson Among ‘Politically Exposed Persons’
Pam Bondi wrote in a Saturday letter the DOJ has released "all" Epstein-related files and listed a number of "politically exposed persons" like Trump and Biden
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February 15, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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In his wide-ranging interview with progressive podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen on Saturday, former President Barack Obama spilled what he learned about extraterrestrial life when he was in the White House

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‘They’re Real!’ Barack Obama Spills What He Learned About Aliens When He Was President
Former President Barack Obama spilled what he learned about extraterrestrial life when he was in the White House, saying aliens are "real."
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February 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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“It would be an illusion to believe that this war can now be reliably ended by dividing Ukraine – just as it was an illusion to believe that sacrificing Czechoslovakia would save Europe from a greater war," Zelensky said at the Munich Security Conference…
February 15, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Ukraine destroys half of Russia’s ‘key’ Pantsir air defense systems, security service says

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Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says
The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America

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Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America
Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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Bannon discussed how to ‘take down’ Pope Francis with Jeffrey Epstein: DOJ files

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Bannon discussed how to ‘take down’ Pope Francis with Jeffrey Epstein: DOJ files
‘Will take down [Pope] Francis,’ the MAGA political strategist appears to have written in a message to the pedophile financier in June 2019
www.independent.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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‘I’ve Upset a Lot of Billionaires’: Thomas Massie Fears His ‘Well Being’ Could Be At Risk Over Epstein Files

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‘I’ve Upset a Lot of Billionaires’: Thomas Massie Fears His ‘Well-Being’ Could Be At Risk Over Epstein Files
Thomas Massie said he fears his "well-being" could be at stake over his insistence on justice for the sex trafficking victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Trump officials have taken a markedly warm — even friendly — approach to European allies this weekend in Munich. But the message itself is uncompromising: Join Donald Trump’s campaign to reshape the world for Washington’s benefit, or get out of the way.

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America’s charm offensive in Munich masks harder line on Europe
The message itself is uncompromising: Join Donald Trump’s campaign to reshape the world for Washington’s benefit, or get out of the way.
www.politico.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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‘Speaks Volumes’: Kentucky Gov Boycotting White House Dinner After Trump Refuses to Invite Nation’s Only Black Governor

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‘Speaks Volumes’: Kentucky Gov Boycotting White House Dinner After Trump Refuses to Invite Nation’s Only Black Governor
Andy Beshear vowed that he will not attend the upcoming bipartisan governor's dinner at the White House because of Donald Trump's exclusionary guest list.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Crowded California governor's race creates opening for Republicans

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February 14, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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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.
foreignpolicy.com
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