Politics Fetterman Claims U.S. Holds Unprecedented Opportunity to Reshape Iran as Regime Hits Decade-Low Weakness Stella Green, February 25, 2026 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) stated Wednesday that the United States has a rare opening to reshape Iran’s future, arguing the regime is at one of its weakest points in decades and that President Trump must retain flexibility for military action. Speaking on “The Record With… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Administration Stands Firm on Nuclear Diplomacy as Iran Faces Escalating Tensions Stella Green, February 25, 2026 On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance stressed that President Donald Trump remains steadfast in his pursuit of a diplomatic resolution with Iran, despite growing tensions linked to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and a substantial U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. During an interview with Fox News, Vance noted that he… Continue Reading
Politics FBI Labels Leak of Director Patel’s Italy Trip Schedule a “Criminal Act” Stella Green, February 25, 2026 The FBI has designated the leak of Director Kash Patel’s minute-by-minute schedule during the Winter Olympics in Italy as a “criminal act,” officials stated. The released itinerary details included U.S. men’s hockey games, private dinners, and a 4.5-hour block labeled “personal time,” sparking renewed concerns about government resource usage. Reports… Continue Reading
Opinion The Derrick: Oil City’s Historic Newspaper Set for Final Closure Sentinel Update, February 25, 2026 By Salena Zito Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Oil City, Pennsylvania — The Derrick will be no more. Derrick Publishing Company, publisher of The Derrick and The News-Herald, announced on Feb. 5, 2026, that it will cease publication. Employees were told the decision was driven by the long-term decline in support… Continue Reading
Politics Congress Targets Rep. Al Green for Second Removal After Disrupting Trump’s Address Stella Green, February 25, 2026 Republicans have once again introduced a censure resolution against Representative Al Green of Texas following his removal from the House chamber for interrupting President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening. Rep. Mike Rulli of Ohio stated, “Al Green is a… Continue Reading
Politics John Hurley Steps Down as U.S. Treasury Official Over White House’s Plan to Target Minnesota Somali Community Fraud Allegations Stella Green, February 25, 2026 John Hurley, the undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at the U.S. Treasury Department, has stepped down after raising concerns about the administration’s proposed crackdown on alleged fraud by Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community. A former hedge fund executive and decorated Army veteran who donated to President Donald Trump during his… Continue Reading
Politics Omar: No Regrets for Shouting at Trump in State of the Union Address Stella Green, February 25, 2026 U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said Wednesday she has no regrets about shouting at President Donald Trump as he gave his State of the Union address the night before, brushing off repeated solicitations from CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to retract her statements or express remorse for her conduct. Omar appeared on… Continue Reading
Politics Rep. Troy Downing Calls Trump’s State of the Union Address a Unifying “Great Speech” Stella Green, February 25, 2026 Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., described President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Wednesday as a “great speech” focused on American unity and shared pride. Downing emphasized that the address highlighted “the president being proud of America, Americans being proud of America, about the successes we’ve accomplished for the American… Continue Reading
Politics Trump’s New Retirement Plan Targets ‘Forgotten’ Americans with $1,000 Match Stella Green, February 25, 2026 By Michael Katz | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Congress can use budget reconciliation to advance a retirement savings proposal President Donald Trump announced in his State of the Union address. Trump revealed on Tuesday night that beginning next year, the federal government will match… Continue Reading
Politics Historians Split on Trump’s 100-Minute State of the Union Address Stella Green, February 25, 2026 By John Gizzi Wednesday, 25 February 2026 08:00 AM EST On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump delivered a 100-minute State of the Union address that drew varied reactions from historians. Chapman University Professor Luke Nichter, author of “1968: The Year That Broke Politics,” described the speech as having elements of… Continue Reading