2-Time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84 – See What Trump Said

Rev. Jesse Jackson's death at 84 closed a 60-year chapter of civil rights activism, leaving America to ponder if his multiracial coalitions can endure without his magnetic voice.Story SnapshotPassed away in October 2024 at...
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Teachers Union DEMANDED Children Protest ICE

A Florida teachers union finds itself at the center of a firestorm after officials claimed educators required students to protest federal immigration enforcement, yet...
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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 high-stakes gamble for Middle East peace.Story SnapshotUSS Gerald R. Ford ordered to Middle East on February 13, 2026, immediately following Venezuela operations that led to Maduro's captureDeployment now exceeds eight months since June 2025 start, threatening to break recent Navy records and strain crew readinessTwo carrier strike groups converging near Iran's coastline as Trump demands nuclear deal or warns of "very traumatic" consequencesNavy's top admiral...
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Schumer’s Shutdown Gamble – America Exposed!

Senate Democrats triggered a DHS shutdown at midnight, leaving TSA screeners, FEMA responders, and Secret Service agents unpaid while prioritizing immigration reforms over national security.Story SnapshotSenate Democrats blocked bipartisan DHS funding bill, causing shutdown impacting 260,000 employees across 22 agencies.ICE and CBP continue operations via prior $140 billion funding; non-immigration functions like TSA and Coast Guard hit hardest.Congress recessed until February 23, ahead of State of the Union, with negotiations stalled on reform demands.Republicans condemn Democrats for endangering public safety to force changes on enforcement agencies.DHS Shutdown Timeline UnfoldsHouse Republicans passed nine appropriations bills in January, including a bipartisan...
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Nationwide Recall ALERT – Popular Snack Pulled From Shelves!

A simple manufacturing mistake at one of America's most trusted cookie brands has turned a bite-sized treat into a nationwide choking hazard, affecting families...
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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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Woman Who Shot Trump Supporters Outside ICE HQ Plays Victim

A single traffic stop in Portland turned into a national Rorschach test: self-defense to some, government overreach to others, and an immigration system failure almost everyone can see. Quick Take Border Patrol shot two Venezuelan nationals during a January 8, 2026 traffic stop outside a Southeast Portland health clinic after officials said the driver tried to run the agent over. Federal officials framed the shooting as self-defense and tied the pair to illegal entry and alleged connections to a Tren de Aragua-linked prostitution operation. The woman later pleaded guilty to illegal entry, receiving probation conditions that effectively set the stage...
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ICE-Feeding Restaurant TORCHED After Heartfelt Gesture

An Arizona Mexican restaurant owned by a Latino couple is weathering a firestorm of boycott calls and online harassment for offering free meals to...
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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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Black Senator BLASTS Trump Over Racist Obama Meme

One crude meme can shatter the “we’re past this” illusion inside a political coalition faster than any policy fight ever could.Quick TakePresident Donald Trump shared a social media clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, a racist trope with a long, ugly history.Sen. Tim Scott, a longtime Trump ally and the only Black Republican in the Senate, condemned it as “the most racist thing” he had seen from the White House.The White House defended the post as a snippet from a broader “Lion King” meme that cast multiple Democrats as animals, but Trump shared only the Obamas segment.Rep....
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