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Mike Walker

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Don Lemon hires federal prosecutor who resigned over Trump administration dispute

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Don Lemon hires federal prosecutor who resigned over Trump administration dispute

Thompson stepped down last month from the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office

www.independent.co.uk

February 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

The Turning Point USA “All-American Halftime Show” was a massive failure. At its peak, it had 6.1 million concurrent views, which might sound good until you learn that the actual NFL halftime show with Bad Bunny had 135 million based on preliminary reports.

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The right-wing halftime show did just what it needed to do—grift

By any normal metric, the Turning Point USA “All-American�Halftime Show” was a massive failure. At its peak, it had 6.1 million concurrent views, which might sound good until you learn that the ...

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February 11, 2026 at 2:47 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Colombian President Petro says ‘escaped being killed’ in assassination plot

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Colombian President Petro says ‘escaped being killed’ in assassination plot

Gustavo Petro has been warning for months about an alleged plot by drug traffickers who want to target him.

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February 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Breaking: Person detained for questioning over disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, report says

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Person detained for questioning over disappearance of Nancy Guthrie: report

A person has been detained for questioning over the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to police sources.

www.independent.co.uk

February 11, 2026 at 2:41 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

New Gallup poll reveals depth of Americans’ gloom about the future

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New Gallup poll reveals depth of Americans' gloom about the future

In 2025, only about 59% of Americans gave high ratings when asked to evaluate how good their life will be in about five years, the lowest annual measure since Gallup began asking this question almost ...

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February 11, 2026 at 2:40 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects

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Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from ...

www.independent.co.uk

February 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon

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Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon

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February 11, 2026 at 2:28 AM

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Philip Bump

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So the feds ARE NOT considering an mRNA vaccine for the flu, which could save countless lives, but ARE backing research into whether horse dewormer can cure cancer, because the right views vaccines as elite and ivermectin as populist.

Cool.
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FDA won’t review Moderna application for first mRNA-based flu vaccine

The decision, which shocked company officials, comes as the FDA says it will take a stricter approach to federal vaccine approvals.

www.washingtonpost.com

February 11, 2026 at 2:24 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Former South Carolina Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley trashed the economy under her former boss Donald Trump and warned Republicans some big losses could be coming in the midterms.

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Nikki Haley Trashes Ex-Boss Trump's Economy Hard On Fox News

Nikki Haley trashed the economy under her former boss President Donald Trump and warned Republicans some big losses could be coming in the midterms.

www.mediaite.com

February 11, 2026 at 2:11 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

‘No Reason He Should Have Died’: Alex Pretti’s Parents Open Up

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‘No Reason He Should Have Died’: Alex Pretti’s Parents Open Up

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February 11, 2026 at 2:09 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Trump Bridge Threat Came After Lutnick Met Rival Crossing Owner

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Trump Bridge Threat Came After Lutnick Met Rival Crossing Owner

President Donald Trump’s threat to block a new bridge from Detroit to Canada followed a meeting between his Commerce Secretary and a billionaire who owns an existing border-crossing bridge just miles ...

www.bloomberg.com

February 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Democrats warn Trump on sanctuary cities as shutdown looms

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Democrats warn Trump on sanctuary cities as shutdown looms

"It's a nonstarter. The whole term is really misleading," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said

www.axios.com

February 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Inside Epstein's efforts to influence elites, from U.K. to Russia and beyond

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Inside Epstein's efforts to influence elites, from U.K. to Russia and beyond

Breaking down his contacts with foreign officials, royals and elites.

www.axios.com

February 11, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video

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Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress

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February 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM

Mike Walker

@newnarrative.bsky.social

Breaking: Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video

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