TRUMP Deploys Supercarrier – Iran Showdown Imminent

President Trump is rushing America's most advanced aircraft carrier to confront Iran just weeks after it helped capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, potentially breaking deployment records and pushing sailors beyond their limits in a...
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“You Disgust Me” – Senator Unleashes on AG!

A Senate hearing turned into a verbal brawl when Republican senators unleashed a torrent of personal attacks on Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, calling...
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First President Joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ – See Who It Is!

Indonesia just volunteered to be the first test case for whether Trump’s brand-new “Board of Peace” is a serious diplomatic tool or a flashy photo-op with unpredictable consequences.Story SnapshotPresident Prabowo Subianto plans to attend the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Washington this month.Indonesia’s foreign ministry confirmed it accepted the invitation, signaling a deliberate diplomatic wager, not a casual courtesy call.The initiative’s mandate, membership, and mechanics remain unclear, which makes the first meeting the real headline.Indonesia’s early participation positions Southeast Asia inside a new U.S.-led forum before the rules are even written.Washington Gets the First...
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Trump Economy Surges – 130,000 Jobs Added!

The U.S. economy defied economist predictions by nearly doubling expected job creation in January 2026, adding 130,000 positions against forecasts of just 70,000—a performance that could reshape the Federal Reserve's entire approach to interest rate policy in the months ahead. Story Snapshot January 2026 added 130,000 jobs, exceeding the 70,000 economist consensus by 86% Unemployment held at 4.3%, beating the anticipated 4.4% forecast Health care led gains with 82,000 new positions while financial services shed 22,000 jobs Long-term unemployment rose 386,000 year-over-year, revealing underlying labor market softness The surprise strength may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts as policymakers reassess economic...
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‘Dystopian’ Super Bowl Ad SLAMMED – ‘Propaganda for Mass Surveillance’

A 30-second Super Bowl ad about finding lost dogs accidentally reminded America what it already suspects: surveillance always shows up wearing a friendly costume.Story...
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Congress Playing Chicken as DHS Funding Deadline Approaches

Congress is playing chicken with your airport security, disaster relief, and the Coast Guard while fighting over whether immigration agents should wear body cameras and show their badges.Story SnapshotDepartment of Homeland Security funding expires February 13, risking shutdown of TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard operationsDemocrats demand ICE reforms including body cameras, visible identification, judicial warrants, and mask bans following two deadly Minneapolis shootingsRepublicans support some reforms like body cameras but oppose warrant requirements and restrictions they claim handcuff enforcementICE and Border Patrol operations will continue regardless due to a separate $75 billion funding reserve passed last yearHouse passed a...
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Bovino Partied While Families Mourned—Bar Threw Him Out!

A Border Patrol commander who oversaw operations linked to two civilian deaths just days earlier was escorted out of a Las Vegas Strip bar because his mere presence threatened patron safety.Story SnapshotGregory Bovino, removed from Minneapolis command after fatal shootings during deportation operations, was ejected from Bottled Blonde bar on January 30, 2026The bar cited patron safety concerns and exercised its private business right to refuse service to the controversial federal officialViral video captured Bovino drinking red wine just three days after his demotion following two civilian deaths during Operation Metro SurgeLegal experts confirm Nevada bars possess broad discretion...
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Buyback Gun Program Is Voluntary, but Noncompliance Can Land You in Jail!

Canada’s “voluntary” gun buyback only feels voluntary until the amnesty clock runs out.Quick TakeOttawa banned roughly 1,500 “assault-style” firearms by executive order on May...
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Racial Slur EXPOSED – Senate Campaign in Flames!

A white Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas now faces a firestorm that could end his campaign after allegedly calling a Black former Senate hopeful a "mediocre Black man" in what was supposed to be a private conversation praising his female opponent.Story SnapshotState Representative James Talarico accused of calling former Senate candidate Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man" during a private meeting at a campaign rally in PlanoTikTok influencer Morgan Thompson publicly revealed the alleged remarks on February 3, sparking immediate backlash from Allred and support for opponent Jasmine CrockettTalarico claims his words were mischaracterized, insisting he critiqued...
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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 Senate rebels kill it before courts intervene? Story Snapshot Maryland House passes new congressional map 99-37 on February 2, 2026, targeting Rep. Andy Harris's GOP District 1 to create 8-0 Democratic control. Gov. Wes Moore's GRAC recommends the map after private vote, sparking accusations of secrecy amid national redistricting arms race. Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes, citing timeline chaos for 2026 elections and constitutional flaws, stalling progress. Move counters GOP gerrymanders in states like Florida, but...
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