Trump Drops Whopper of a Claim When Asked if He’ll Testify on Epstein Files

When politicians start talking about “releasing files,” the real story is usually who gets to define what the files mean. Quick Take NBC News transcripts from early February 2026 show Epstein questions becoming a political...
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Dems Erase Last GOP Seat – New Congressional Map APPROVED

Maryland Democrats just ignited a high-stakes political firestorm by passing a map that could erase the state's last Republican congressional seat mid-decade, but will...
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FAA ADMITS Its Failures Led To Fatal Midair Collision!

The FAA admitted its own systemic failures caused a preventable midair collision that killed 67 people near Reagan National Airport, shattering decades of aviation safety complacency.Story SnapshotFAA acknowledged liability for airspace design flaws, marking rare government admission in deadly crash.Collision killed all 67 aboard jet and helicopter on January 29, 2025, over Potomac River.NTSB blamed FAA route placement and overreliance on visual separation.Trump administration imposed immediate and permanent helicopter restrictions.Deadliest U.S. aviation accident in over 20 years spurred nationwide AI safety tools.Collision Details and TimelinePSA Airlines Flight 5342, a Bombardier CRJ700 from Wichita, Kansas, approached Runway 33 at Ronald...
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Trump Sues His OWN IRS $10B

President Trump sues his own IRS for $10 billion over leaked tax returns, then floats donating it all to charity—what game is he really playing? Story Snapshot Trump, sons, and Trump Organization file $10B suit against IRS and Treasury for failing to stop contractor Charles Littlejohn's leaks. Littlejohn leaked Trump's tax data to New York Times in 2020; pled guilty in 2023, sentenced to five years. Trump considers settling by giving proceeds to charities like American Cancer Society to sidestep personal gain criticism. Unprecedented: Sitting president litigates against agencies he controls, filed in Florida court. Lawsuit Origins Trace Back to 2020...
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Democrats Weaponize Tragedy – Government Shutdown Erupts

A partial government shutdown struck at midnight on January 31, 2026, despite Senate passage of a funding deal, exposing raw partisan fractures over immigration...
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HUMILIATED ICE Commander Speaks Out After Being Reassigned

Greg Bovino didn’t disappear after Minneapolis sidelined him—he reemerged with a message that turns the controversy into a test of what Americans will tolerate from federal power and from the people sworn to use it responsibly.Story SnapshotBovino was removed from leading Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis after a second fatal shooting involving federal officers intensified scrutiny.Reports described Bovino’s unsubstantiated claim that ICU nurse Alex Pretti intended to “massacre” officers, a narrative that triggered political and operational blowback.The White House shifted command to border czar Tom Homan, signaling a tactical reset without clearly ending the enforcement surge.Courts, protests, and evidence-access...
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Fifty-Year Moon Drought Ends – We’re Going Back!

The Moon hasn’t gotten harder to reach, America’s decision-making has.Quick TakeArtemis aims to restart crewed lunar missions after the 1972 Apollo 17 finale, but with a long-haul strategy instead of a flag-and-footprints sprint.Artemis I proved the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion can fly to lunar distance and return, closing a major technical risk.Artemis relies on a hybrid model: NASA sets requirements while commercial partners build critical pieces, including lunar landers.Artemis III targets a mid-2027 landing using SpaceX’s Starship Human Landing System, with longer surface time and science built in.Fifty Years of Silence, Then a Test Flight That Changed...
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GOP Turns on Noem – Impeachment Calls MOUNTING!

Two Americans died in federal immigration operations, and the most damaging fallout may be the government’s own words afterward. Quick Take Homeland Security Secretary Kristi...
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DEVASTATING Storm Plunges U.S. – 10,000 Flights CANCELLED!

A destructive storm sweeps through the US, leaving over a million people in darkness and grounding thousands of flights, with significant economic impacts looming.Story SnapshotMassive storm leads to widespread power outages affecting over 1 million people.Approximately 10,000 flights canceled, causing massive travel disruptions.Economic ripple effects include billions in GDP loss, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities.Focus on urgent need for grid modernization and increased resilience.Understanding the Scale of DisruptionStorms in the US have increasingly caused widespread, long-duration power outages, impacting over a million people. This particular storm not only cut off electricity but also led to the cancellation of around 10,000 flights,...
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Finger BITTEN OFF – Shocking Assault on ICE Agent!

A federal immigration officer lost his finger when an anti-ICE protester bit it off during violent clashes in Minneapolis, marking one of the most savage attacks on law enforcement in recent memory.Story SnapshotA Homeland Security Investigations officer suffered a permanent injury when a rioter bit off his finger during anti-ICE protests in MinneapolisThe attack occurred amid escalating tensions over aggressive federal immigration enforcement operations that local officials claim lack justificationRecent violence includes a separate incident where a federal officer shot a suspect after being assaulted with a shovel and broom handleThe clash reflects a deepening divide between federal authorities...
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