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New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents
A new high of 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025.
news.gallup.com
Reminder: A record-high 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025, surpassing the 43% measured in 2014, 2023 and 2024. Meanwhile, equal shares of U.S. adults — 27% each — identified as either Democrats or Republicans.
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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych took his case to sport's highest court on Friday, detailing the reasons why he wanted to race at the Milan Cortina Olympics in a helmet that paid tribute to his country's war victims. https://to.pbs.org/3O8dATX
Olympic skeleton racer loses his appeal over helmet honoring Ukrainian war victims
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych took his case to sport's highest court on Friday, detailing the reasons why he wanted to race at the Milan Cortina Olympics in a helmet that paid tribu...
www.pbs.org
February 14, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych took his case to sport's highest court on Friday, detailing the reasons why he wanted to race at the Milan Cortina Olympics in a helmet that paid tribute to his country's war victims. https://to.pbs.org/3O8dATX
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Jack Smith was sent a copy of Volume II to prepare for his testimony on the Hill, though he told Congress he didn't open it. So I think he has a copy, unless it was some kind of temporary access to a DOJ system like the DOJ Epstein Files computer terminals.
JUST IN: Knight 1st Amend. Institute & American Oversight ask 11th Circuit to force Judge Aileen Cannon (Trump) to release Vol. II of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report AND to block her from ordering it destroyed as Trump's co-defendants have asked. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/27...
2026.02.13--Smith-Mandamus--Second-Mandamus-Petition-FINAL PDFA
www.documentcloud.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Jack Smith was sent a copy of Volume II to prepare for his testimony on the Hill, though he told Congress he didn't open it. So I think he has a copy, unless it was some kind of temporary access to a DOJ system like the DOJ Epstein Files computer terminals.
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Dr. Oz emailed an invite to a Valentine's Day party in 2016 to Jeffrey Epstein.
Oz appears several more times in the Epstein files, including an email sent from an account under his name to Epstein on Jan. 1, 2016, that has the subject line "Dr oz." The body of the message is completely redacted.
Oz appears several more times in the Epstein files, including an email sent from an account under his name to Epstein on Jan. 1, 2016, that has the subject line "Dr oz." The body of the message is completely redacted.
Senior US health official Oz invited Epstein to Valentine's Day party, documents show
Mehmet Oz sent the invite almost a decade after Epstein's first sex crime charges became public.
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Dr. Oz emailed an invite to a Valentine's Day party in 2016 to Jeffrey Epstein.
Oz appears several more times in the Epstein files, including an email sent from an account under his name to Epstein on Jan. 1, 2016, that has the subject line "Dr oz." The body of the message is completely redacted.
Oz appears several more times in the Epstein files, including an email sent from an account under his name to Epstein on Jan. 1, 2016, that has the subject line "Dr oz." The body of the message is completely redacted.
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Jeffery Epstein was in the global powerbroker racket.
He had almost unlimited resources.
His goal was to firmly establish himself as a force in politics and business. A kingmaker, mover and shaker.
He moved in powerful circles across the aisle, across industries, both here and abroad.
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He had almost unlimited resources.
His goal was to firmly establish himself as a force in politics and business. A kingmaker, mover and shaker.
He moved in powerful circles across the aisle, across industries, both here and abroad.
…
February 13, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Jeffery Epstein was in the global powerbroker racket.
He had almost unlimited resources.
His goal was to firmly establish himself as a force in politics and business. A kingmaker, mover and shaker.
He moved in powerful circles across the aisle, across industries, both here and abroad.
…
He had almost unlimited resources.
His goal was to firmly establish himself as a force in politics and business. A kingmaker, mover and shaker.
He moved in powerful circles across the aisle, across industries, both here and abroad.
…
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Trump: “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired … There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!“
February 13, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Trump: “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired … There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!“
A newly released F.B.I. report shows that Donald Trump involved himself in the case against the convicted sex trafficker as early as 2006. The Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown discusses the revelations.
Julie K. Brown has been the reporter in Florida following this case.
Julie K. Brown has been the reporter in Florida following this case.
The Epstein Files Reveal What Trump Knew | The New Yorker Interview
YouTube video by The New Yorker
youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
A newly released F.B.I. report shows that Donald Trump involved himself in the case against the convicted sex trafficker as early as 2006. The Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown discusses the revelations.
Julie K. Brown has been the reporter in Florida following this case.
Julie K. Brown has been the reporter in Florida following this case.
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A $12 trillion bribe to end a war Putin started.
There it is. Putin offers Trump a $12 trillion deal to give up Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com/russia-confi...
kyivindependent.com/russia-confi...
Russia confirms $12 trillion pitch to Trump tied to Ukraine deal — White House stays silent on proposals
Russia appeared to confirm on Feb. 13 the existence of a sweeping U.S.-Russia economic proposal known in Kyiv as the "Dmitriev package," days after President Volodymyr Zelensky first disclosed it publ...
kyivindependent.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A $12 trillion bribe to end a war Putin started.
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It’s nearly impossible to sue federal officials for civil rights violations, but a new ACLU filing could become a test case for how to do it.
After Disputed ICE Raid, Lawsuit Tries New Approach to Accountability
It’s nearly impossible to sue federal officials for civil rights violations, but a new ACLU filing could become a test case for how to do it.
www.themarshallproject.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:25 PM
It’s nearly impossible to sue federal officials for civil rights violations, but a new ACLU filing could become a test case for how to do it.
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The House GOP will do literally anything to avoid investigating what looks to be the largest pedo ring on the planet.
Now they want to probe Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance.
Complicit clowns.
Now they want to probe Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance.
Complicit clowns.
February 13, 2026 at 4:33 PM
The House GOP will do literally anything to avoid investigating what looks to be the largest pedo ring on the planet.
Now they want to probe Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance.
Complicit clowns.
Now they want to probe Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance.
Complicit clowns.
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A seventh child has died from influenza-related causes in Massachusetts. The state's public health commissioner said last month that there is a "simple, effective, and available way to address these concerns: vaccines."
Officials urge vaccination after 7th child dies from the flu in Mass. this flu season - The Boston Globe
More than 250 adults have also died from flu-related causes, officials said.
trib.al
February 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
A seventh child has died from influenza-related causes in Massachusetts. The state's public health commissioner said last month that there is a "simple, effective, and available way to address these concerns: vaccines."
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There are ~90 million people alive today because of USAID. Russ Vought illegally shut it down and now is spending the money on himself. These are deeply evil people. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
There are ~90 million people alive today because of USAID. Russ Vought illegally shut it down and now is spending the money on himself. These are deeply evil people. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
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Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have moved to drop felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men, including one shot in the leg by a immigration officer, after new evidence emerged undercutting the government's version of events.
Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against men accused of hitting ICE officer with broom and shovel
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have moved to drop felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men, including one shot in the leg by a immigration officer, after new evidence emerged undercutting the government’s version of events.
bit.ly
February 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have moved to drop felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men, including one shot in the leg by a immigration officer, after new evidence emerged undercutting the government's version of events.
Lifestyle of the rich notorious famous.
How could you escape that!
How could you escape that!
www.realtor.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Lifestyle of the rich notorious famous.
How could you escape that!
How could you escape that!
Authorities searched many of Epstein’s other properties over the years – his New York townhouse, private Caribbean island, Palm Beach estate and Paris apartment – but state and local officials said they were not aware of any federal search of the ranch.
From New York to New Mexico: new Epstein files shed light on his sprawling ranch outside Santa Fe
Several men appear in photos on the nearly 10,000-acre Zorro ranch, which included a 26,700 sq ft mansion
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Authorities searched many of Epstein’s other properties over the years – his New York townhouse, private Caribbean island, Palm Beach estate and Paris apartment – but state and local officials said they were not aware of any federal search of the ranch.
“People are being stopped in their cars as they’re leaving their neighborhoods and questioned by ICE and then taken, and their cars are left on the side of the road”
www.al.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
“People are being stopped in their cars as they’re leaving their neighborhoods and questioned by ICE and then taken, and their cars are left on the side of the road”
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Kathy Ruemmler taking a bigger hit than Les Wexner, Leon Black, among many others.
Anyone who communicated with him post 2008 should be held accountable but boy is it good to be a rich and powerful man.
Tale as old as time!
Anyone who communicated with him post 2008 should be held accountable but boy is it good to be a rich and powerful man.
Tale as old as time!
Former Obama WH Counsel Kathy Ruemmler is resigning from Goldman Sachs due to her relationship/communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
Another case in which a woman who is not accused of participating in/enabling criminal conduct is taking a bigger hit than the men who actually did engage in/enable it
Another case in which a woman who is not accused of participating in/enabling criminal conduct is taking a bigger hit than the men who actually did engage in/enable it
Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein links
Attorney to depart Wall Street bank on June 30 after new documents revealed extent of her ties to the sex offender
bit.ly
February 13, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Kathy Ruemmler taking a bigger hit than Les Wexner, Leon Black, among many others.
Anyone who communicated with him post 2008 should be held accountable but boy is it good to be a rich and powerful man.
Tale as old as time!
Anyone who communicated with him post 2008 should be held accountable but boy is it good to be a rich and powerful man.
Tale as old as time!
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Billionaire Leslie Wexner, who was a friend and business partner of Jeffrey Epstein, has been ordered to testify in a lawsuit brought by former Ohio State University students who say they were sexually assaulted by a campus doctor. interactive.10tv.com/pdfs/WexnerQ...
interactive.10tv.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was "hesitating" about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting.
https://to.pbs.org/4tGsssX
https://to.pbs.org/4tGsssX
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities, with fate of next U.S.-brokered talks unclear
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting.
www.pbs.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was "hesitating" about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting.
https://to.pbs.org/4tGsssX
https://to.pbs.org/4tGsssX
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Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has emerged victorious in a crowded Democratic primary in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary
Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has won a crowded special Democratic House primary to fill the open seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Analilia Mejia, a longtime progressive organizer allied with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has emerged victorious in a crowded Democratic primary in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat formerly held by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Winter Olympics over a banned helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia.
Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Milan Cortina Games after he refusesd to stop wearing a banned tribute helmet.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych is out of the Winter Olympics over a banned helmet honoring athletes killed in the war with Russia.
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The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition. n.pr/3Ztg0Pk
Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition.
n.pr
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition. n.pr/3Ztg0Pk
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I know it seems like a small thing (especially in the context of all the bad stuff) but it's an objectively big deal for the NYT newsroom to say federal officials "claim" something, instead of "said" it.
It's may be the start of a much-deserved turn toward not giving feds the benefit of the doubt.
It's may be the start of a much-deserved turn toward not giving feds the benefit of the doubt.
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I know it seems like a small thing (especially in the context of all the bad stuff) but it's an objectively big deal for the NYT newsroom to say federal officials "claim" something, instead of "said" it.
It's may be the start of a much-deserved turn toward not giving feds the benefit of the doubt.
It's may be the start of a much-deserved turn toward not giving feds the benefit of the doubt.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the 10-day closure was related to a drone incursion from drug cartels. But the area’s House representative said there was no emergency and the situation was planned.
This story will be updated as it develops:
This story will be updated as it develops:
Conflicting messages emerge over why airspace was closed over El Paso, Fort Bliss
The Trump administration said closure was related to a drone incursion from drug cartels in Mexico. But Rep. Veronica Escobar said there was no emergency.
www.stripes.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the 10-day closure was related to a drone incursion from drug cartels. But the area’s House representative said there was no emergency and the situation was planned.
This story will be updated as it develops:
This story will be updated as it develops:
📌💯Bondi was like this long before Trump.
all I’ll add is Bondi, as Florida AG, used “fighting sex trafficking” to elevate herself—empowering cops at the expense of survivors. long before Trump she was like this
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
📌💯Bondi was like this long before Trump.
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First they said critical ICE detention footage was "destroyed." Then, lost in a system crash. Then, never recorded.
Now, in the latest court docs, it shows the federal government lost three hard drives it was supposed to put footage on in a case where ICE detainees say they faced inhumane abuse.
Now, in the latest court docs, it shows the federal government lost three hard drives it was supposed to put footage on in a case where ICE detainees say they faced inhumane abuse.
Government Loses Hard Drives It Was Supposed to Put ICE Detention Center Footage On
A Kafkaesque saga in which the government has failed to produce critical video footage has reached new levels of absurdity.
www.404media.co
February 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
First they said critical ICE detention footage was "destroyed." Then, lost in a system crash. Then, never recorded.
Now, in the latest court docs, it shows the federal government lost three hard drives it was supposed to put footage on in a case where ICE detainees say they faced inhumane abuse.
Now, in the latest court docs, it shows the federal government lost three hard drives it was supposed to put footage on in a case where ICE detainees say they faced inhumane abuse.