Politics Trump Approves Emergency Aid for DC as Sewer Break Triggers Potomac River Contamination Stella Green, February 21, 2026 By Sandy Fitzgerald | Saturday, 21 February 2026 11:31 AM EST President Donald Trump on Saturday approved Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s request for federal disaster assistance as the nation’s capital works to clean up the Potomac River following a sewer line collapse. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced in… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Offers ‘Complete and Total Endorsement’ for Texas Officials Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott Stella Green, February 21, 2026 President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbott for reelection, praising both Republicans for their leadership and alignment with his political movement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared he was “proud to once again endorse” Patrick, calling him “an incredible friend… Continue Reading
Politics U.S. DHS Funding Stalemate Looms Over National Security Agencies Stella Green, February 21, 2026 By Sandy Fitzgerald | Saturday, February 21, 2026 With Republicans and Democrats remaining at an impasse over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, a prolonged stalemate could eventually disrupt operations at agencies such as FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard, Rep. Pete Sessions warned Saturday. “The bottom line is,… Continue Reading
Entertainment Antitrust Deadline Passes: Paramount Skydance Accelerates $108 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Ella Thomas, February 21, 2026 By Jim Thomas | Saturday, February 21, 2026 Paramount Skydance stated Friday that the federal antitrust waiting period tied to its $108 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery has expired, clearing a key procedural hurdle as it races to displace Netflix in a high-stakes contest for one of Hollywood’s biggest… Continue Reading
Politics X Files Landmark Legal Challenge Against $140 Million EU Fine Under Digital Services Act Stella Green, February 21, 2026 By Jim Thomas | Saturday, 21 February 2026 07:11 PM EST Elon Musk’s social platform X has appealed a $140 million European Union fine, marking the bloc’s first-ever case under the Digital Services Act that tests how far regulators can go in policing platform design, ad transparency, and researcher access…. Continue Reading
Politics FCC’s “Pledge America” Campaign for 250th Anniversary Sparks Criticism from Democratic FCC Member Stella Green, February 20, 2026 By Sam Barron | Friday, 20 February 2026 09:23 PM EST In honor of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, the Federal Communications Commission has launched the “Pledge America” campaign. The initiative aims to encourage broadcasters to air patriotic content that celebrates the nation’s journey and inspires citizens by highlighting historical accomplishments…. Continue Reading
Politics Pence Celebrates Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling Striking Down Trump Tariffs as ‘Major Constitutional Victory’ Stella Green, February 20, 2026 By Nicole Weatherholtz | Friday, February 20, 2026 04:10 PM EST Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday praised the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision overturning numerous Trump administration tariffs, labeling it a major constitutional victory. The high court ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked an emergency statute to impose… Continue Reading
Opinion Media’s Distraction: Celebrity Tragedies Overshadow National Priorities Eugene Barnes, February 20, 2026 By Jim Renacci Friday, 20 February 2026 04:54 PM EST There was a time when Americans could reasonably assume a story dominating the national headlines daily was doing so because it was genuinely of national importance. Sadly, that assumption is no longer extant today. That assumption no longer holds. Now,… Continue Reading
Politics U.S. Military Buildup at Jordanian Base Sparks Regional Alarm Over Iran Tensions Stella Green, February 20, 2026 New satellite imagery and flight-tracking data reveal a substantial buildup of U.S. military aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in central Jordan, coinciding with rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. Images captured this week show more than 60 U.S. attack aircraft parked at the base—nearly three times the typical number… Continue Reading
Politics Former Trump Advisor Warns $175 Billion in Tariffs Could Be Refunded After Supreme Court Limits Power Stella Green, February 20, 2026 Stephen Moore, a former economic adviser to President Donald Trump, stated on Friday that the Supreme Court’s decision to curb the president’s tariff authority will have mixed effects on consumers. Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, has long opposed tariffs. “I do think that the court has appropriately put restrictions on… Continue Reading