Mike Walker
@newnarrative.bsky.social
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks
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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
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February 12, 2026 at 6:45 AM
After weeks of tension, Trump is still talking tough on Iran. Here’s what could happen next
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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM
A year into Trump tariffs, Chinese factories and ports are buzzing with activity
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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Epstein sought help of ex-Russian official linked to FSB, files show
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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."
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February 12, 2026 at 6:30 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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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
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February 12, 2026 at 6:29 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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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:24 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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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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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:21 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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They reportedly got none.
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Trump administration moves to fire new US attorney appointed by judges
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Trump administration moves to fire new US attorney appointed by judges
The Justice Department moved to fire the new U.S. attorney for the northern district of New York on Wednesday, the same day that federal judges unveiled his appointment to replace a prosecutor allied ...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Trump administration moves to fire new US attorney appointed by judges
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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:02 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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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:31 AM
DHS Shutdown Likely as Talks Between Senate Democrats and White House Stall
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Trump still excludes two Democrats from US governors' meeting invite
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Trump excludes two Democrats from US governors' meeting invite
President Donald Trump plans to host Republican and Democratic governors for a breakfast meeting next week, the National Governors Association chairman said on Wednesday, though Trump later insisted h...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Trump still excludes two Democrats from US governors' meeting invite
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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:26 AM
A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says
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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,...
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February 12, 2026 at 12:54 AM
New rule to bar green card holders from US Small Business Administration loans
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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.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Deaths from Iran’s crackdown on protests has surpassed 7,000, activists say
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