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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
Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks

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Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the ballistic missiles were targeting the city's infrastructure facilities.
kyivindependent.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Poll: Top NATO allies don’t think US helps deter enemies anymore

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Poll: Top NATO allies don’t think US helps deter enemies anymore
The United States' eroding reputation is raising fresh questions about the stability of the global order that has held for decades, and of the country's strength on the world stage.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:52 AM
After weeks of tension, Trump is still talking tough on Iran. Here’s what could happen next

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After weeks of tension, Trump is still talking tough on Iran. Here's what could happen next
www.cnbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:45 AM
A year into Trump tariffs, Chinese factories and ports are buzzing with activity

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A year into Trump tariffs, Chinese factories and ports are buzzing with activity
A year after Trump's tariffs spooked manufacturers and customers, Chinese factories and ports were humming unfethered ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
www.cnbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Epstein sought help of ex-Russian official linked to FSB, files show

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Epstein sought help of ex-Russian official linked to FSB, files show
Official with links to Russia's spy agency collected information on a woman to pass on to Epstein, emails show.
www.aljazeera.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:33 AM
What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown

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What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) denounced the Justice Department on Wednesday for allegedly tracking the unredacted ‘Epstein files’ that members of Congress accessed, calling the practice “creepy.”

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Republican Nancy Mace Slams 'Creepy' DOJ Monitoring of Congress' Epstein File Searches
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) denounced the Justice Department on Wednesday for allegedly tracking the unredacted 'Epstein files' that members of Congress accessed, calling the practice "creepy."
www.mediaite.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 AM
U.S. Attorney Chosen by Judges to Replace Trump Pick, Who Was Serving Unlawfully, Is Quickly Fired by White House

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U.S. Attorney Chosen to Replace Trump Pick Is Quickly Fired by White House
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:29 AM
NATO is beefing up its Arctic presence in a move designed less to deter Russia than it is to deter Donald Trump.

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NATO deploys to Greenland to keep Trump onside
The alliance’s Arctic Sentry is mostly a rebranding exercise aimed at appeasing the U.S. president — in response to a largely exaggerated threat.
www.politico.eu
February 12, 2026 at 6:24 AM
DOJ needed yes votes from 12 grand jurors — on a panel of 16-23 members — in order to indict six Democratic members of Congress in connection with a video in which the lawmakers urged troops to refuse illegal orders.

They reportedly got none.

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Trump DOJ Failed to Get 1 Grand Jury Vote to Indict Dems
The DOJ needed yes votes from 12 grand jurors in order to indict six Democratic members of Congress on Tuesday. They reportedly got none.
www.mediaite.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Poll: Top NATO allies don’t think US helps deter enemies anymore

www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Poll: Top NATO allies don’t think US helps deter enemies anymore
The United States' eroding reputation is raising fresh questions about the stability of the global order that has held for decades, and of the country's strength on the world stage.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

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Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM
European Union leaders are gathering in Belgium as the bloc argues over how to stand up to pressure from the United States, China and Russia.

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EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump
European Union leaders are gathering in Belgium as the bloc argues over how to stand up to pressure from the United States, China and Russia.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:02 AM
DHS Shutdown Likely as Talks Between Senate Democrats and White House Stall

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DHS Shutdown Likely as Talks Between Senate Democrats and White House Stall
Most Democrats say they’ll oppose any short-term funding bill unless the White House sends legislative text that details reforms for immigration-enforcement operations.
www.notus.org
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 AM
A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says

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A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says
The IRS has erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people with the Department of Homeland Security, according to a new court filing.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:26 AM
New rule to bar green card holders from US Small Business Administration loans

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New rule to bar green card holders from US Small Business Administration loans
A new rule by President Donald Trump's administration will bar green card holders from applying for U.S. Small Business Administration loans and limit SBA loan eligibility to citizen-owned businesses,...
www.reuters.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Deaths from Iran’s crackdown on protests has surpassed 7,000, activists say

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Deaths in Iran's crackdown on protests reach at least 7,000, activists say
Activists say the death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests has reached at least 7,002 with many more people still feared dead. The U.S.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
House Democrats think Pam Bondi just helped them in the midterms

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House Democrats think Pam Bondi just helped them in the midterms
Tensions flared between Democrats and the Attorney General during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM