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March 6, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate

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This daily Voices, The Peoples News is posted through the blog function of www.MPEN-Ohio.net

# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
GSA head questioned about agency’s involvement in acquiring space for detaining migrants. The administrator also addressed an agreement with Pakistan to redevelop a New York City hotel as well as the maintenance backlog for federal buildings.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/03/gsa-head-questioned-about-agencys-involvement-acquiring-space-detaining-migrants/411920/?oref=ge-author-river
U.S. General Sevices Administration: [GSA] https://www.gsa.gov/

ICE taking steps to close detention facility in Fort Bliss, internal document shows: Three detainees have died in the Camp East Montana facility in El Paso since it opened last July. The detention center is also facing a measles outbreak. Camp East Montana facility, part of the Fort Bliss army base, has repeatedly been criticized for harsh living conditions
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/05/trump-administration-texas-ice-jail

Minnesotans set up underground medical care system for immigrants amid ICE surge: As individuals fear seeking out medical care, doctors have formed a “rapid response” network that can treat people at home
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/minneapolis-immigration-crackdown-underground-medical-care-networks/

Virginia moves to guarantee K-12 education for all students regardless of immigration status: A bill would codify a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision that protects free public education for undocumented students.
https://virginiamercury.com/2026/03/05/immigration-arrests-spark-bills-to-guarantee-k-12-education-rights-for-all-va-students/
Key Details of the Virginia Proposal (HB912): https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB912

ICE surveillance web tracks immigrants, individuals critical of Trump administration: Observers, journalists, and social media influencers have reported retaliation for anti-ICE activities. The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/ice-wants-go-after-dissenters-well-immigrants

# Business / Industry / Corporations
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is removing 628 companies from its 8(a) Business Development Program after they refused to produce, for review, three years of financial documents, the agency said.
https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/03/04/sba-moves-terminate-over-620-firms-8a-federal-contracting-program-refused-turn-over-financial-data
U.S. General Services: [GSA] https://www.gsa.gov/

# Drugs / Trafficking / DEA
While Bombing Iran, Trump Sends US Troops Into Ground War on Drugs in Ecuador. “Why is Trump attacking Ecuador?” asked one leftist news outlet. “Same reason he’s in Iran + Venezuela: oil ‘secured’ by force, sold as fighting a ‘dictatorship’ and/or ‘drugs.'”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/us-military-action-operation-ecuador

Can Sheinbaum Avoid A Death Spiral After the El Mencho Killing? On one hand, demonstrating the ability to confront organized crime may help counter the narrative that progressive governments are soft on violence. On the other, history suggests that decapitation strategies rarely defeat cartels.
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/sheinbaum-mencho-killing

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
‘That’s Not Winning’: Record Numbers of US Workers Are Raiding Their 401(k)s in Trump Economy.
“Instead of helping, Trump made the largest healthcare cuts in American history and doubled down on his costly tariff taxes,” said Rep. Brendon Boyle.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/401k-hardship-withdrawals-record

Oversight Committee chairman suggests criminal referrals are possible in Minnesota fraud probe. Gov. Tim Walz defends his administration’s response to hundreds of millions lost to welfare fraud as House Republicans present evidence suggesting his administration failed to intervene.
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/oversight-committee-chairman-suggests-criminal-referrals-are-possible-minnesota

# Employment / Labor / Unions
Continuing to shed federal workers remains ‘priority number one,’ White House official says. OMB deputy suggests that making it easier to fire feds will ‘liberate’ them to do their jobs better.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/03/continuing-shed-federal-workers-remains-priority-number-one-white-house-official-says/411907/
Office of Management and Budget: [OMB] https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/

# Food / Farming / Agriculture / SNAP [Food Stamps] / FDA / USDA
Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/health/secret-food-additives-investigation-wellness

# General News
Why the Iran War Is All About China. Why Operation Epic Fury Is the Opening Act of the Indo-Pacific Century. The nuclear file, the militia archipelago stretching from Lebanon to Yemen, the question of Gulf security architecture: these only acquire their full meaning when read against the backdrop of Chinese grand strategy.
https://www.zinebriboua.com/p/the-iran-question-is-all-about-china

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Clinton’s Epstein deposition released in full as shaky and raspy-voiced ex-pres talks about friendship with trafficker
https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/bill-clinton-deposition-jeffrey-epstein-top-moments-video-released-ghislaine-maxwell-sex-trafficking-oversight-committee-interview

House Oversight votes to subpoena Pam Bondi in Epstein probe: Five Republicans voted with all Democrats on the panel to subpoena the attorney general, the effort was led by South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace.
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/house-oversight-subpoena-pam-bondi-epstein

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 357–65 to block the release of internal reports detailing sexual misconduct and harassment allegations involving members of Congress. The move prevents public disclosure of investigative records compiled through the congressional accountability process.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5767307-house-bats-down-mace-effort-to-reveal-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-members-of-congress/

# Gov / Politics
Lindsey Graham names ‘next’ country on Trump’s radar after Iran strikes Cuba: ‘Their days are numbered’
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/lindsey-graham-cuba-trump-iran-strikes-b2930427.html

Senate Votes 47–53 on War Powers Resolution. A war powers resolution meant to limit President Trump’s ability to continue military strikes in Iran without congressional approval failed in the U.S. Senate in a 47-53 vote Wednesday.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/war-powers-resolution-senate-vote/

What Are the Trump Administration’s True Objectives in Iran? Many of President Trump’s stated justifications for the US and Israeli war on Iran are demonstrably false.
https://truthout.org/articles/what-are-the-trump-administrations-true-objectives-in-iran/

The Future in Texas Is Bright and Terrifying, Democrats are once more dreaming of what could be. Republicans are dreaming of Rhodesia.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/03/texas-primary-election-talarico-crockett-paxton-cornyn-roy-french/

Dems Fear Trump Wants Ground Invasion and Forever War in Iran. Lawmakers voice concern after classified Iran briefing, with Democrats warning of long conflict, calling attacks on Iran ‘illegal’
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-may-be-putting-boots-on-the-ground-in-iran-senator-warns/3849054

Of Course There’s No Strategy Behind Trump’s Shock and Awe War. It’s nothing more than political theater. Guess who’s got the most lines?
https://michaelwolffnyc.substack.com/p/trump-iran-war-no-strategy

While Living Costs Soar and Healthcare Taken Away, Trump Spending $1 Billion Per Day in War of Choice With Iran. “We can’t afford to keep our hospitals open, but we can afford a billion dollars a day to bomb Iran?”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/what-s-the-cost-of-iran-war

Kristi Noem Is Out at DHS. Markwayne Mullin Is In. The former MMA fighter is poised to replace Noem after her deadly tenure leading Trump’s anti-immigrant campaign.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/kristi-noem-fired

Texas GOP Blocks Judge, Tosses Ballots: Precinct Only Chaos in Dallas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCOL0jylkhc

House Stalls Effort to Publish Members’ Sexual Harassment Records. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the resolution after it was revealed that her GOP colleague, Rep. Tony Gonzales, sent lewd texts to a staffer.
https://www.notus.org/congress/mace-resolution-ethics-publish-members-sexual-harassment-records

# Gov / Politics / Global
Iran War Widens as More European Nations Step Up
https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/iran-war-widens-with-tanker-blast-azerbaijan-drone-strike-naval-tensions-off-sri-lanka-5994608

A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war: “The facts are clear. The Spanish government is not going to authorize the use of the bases in Rota and Morón for these military actions.” She added: “No single country should act as a guardian of the world. We have international rules.”
https://www.nhpr.org/2026-03-05/a-rift-between-spain-and-trump-widens-over-spanish-opposition-to-the-iran-war

Israel Gives ‘Mass Expulsion Order’ to Civilians as It Invades Southern Lebanon. As it pushes further into Lebanon, Israel ordered around 200,000 people living south of the Litani River to “immediately” flee.
https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-airstrikes-litani-evacuation-hazmieh-f61d22f9bc723b9bae1865a14e3c1139

‘No to War’: Spanish Leader Sánchez Undeterred by Trump’s Trade Threat. European leaders expressed solidarity with Spain after Trump threatened a trade embargo in retaliation for the prime minister saying the US could not use Spanish military bases to attack Iran.
https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/spain-pedro-sanchez-trump-us-trade-threat-b2931929.html

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
In Refusing to Impeach Trump, Congress Has Failed the American People and the World. Where would we be if the opposition party had followed through on that vote in April? What if DOGE; illegal firings of federal workers; and wildly destabilizing, illegal tariffs had been enough for Congress to begin asserting their power?
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/congress-impeach-trump

# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services [HHS]
Mamdani Announces First Stage of Universal Free Child Care
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/mamdani-moves-toward-universal-child-191018181.html

‘Medicare Advantage Is Not Medicare’: Democrats Proposal Would Unmask For-Profit Fraudsters. “We don’t allow banks to call themselves the U.S. Treasury Investment Fund,” said Rep. Mark Pocan. “We don’t allow anyone to call themselves USPS Plus. So why allow insurance companies to call private insurance Medicare Advantage?”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/medicare-advantage-reform-bill

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical / Chemistry
FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Pills. FDA Updates and Press Announcements on Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Recalls (Valsartan, Losartan, and Irbesartan)
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-and-press-announcements-angiotensin-ii-receptor-blocker-arb-recalls-valsartan-losartan

HHS and DOC announce nutrition education initiative for medical schools. Nutrition education for medical students will become more prominent in curriculum beginning this upcoming fall. Schools pledge to include at least 40 hours of nutrition education or equivalent competency
https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaleducation/120187

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
‘Stretched thin’: Pentagon staff ‘intense and paranoid’ as Trump moves deplete key supplies
https://www.alternet.org/trump-pentagon-2675538848/

Navy Issues Nuclear Warning About China’s Threat to ‘Large Portions’ of US
https://www.newsweek.com/nuclear-power-weapons-warning-china-us-uscc-iran-11605384

‘Cowardly and Despicable’: Hegseth Condemned for Sinking of ‘Defenseless’ Iranian Ship. “If the United States is at war, then Pete Hegseth is a war criminal. If the United States is not at war, then Pete Hegseth is a murderer.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/hegseth-iran-war-crimes

‘Up There With My Lai’: Investigations Find US Was Likely Behind Iranian School Massacre
https://www.commondreams.org/news/us-bombed-iran-girls-school

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Voices, The Peoples News

March 5, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate

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This daily Voices, The Peoples News is posted through the blog function of www.MPEN-Ohio.net

# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
Supreme Court rules courts must defer to immigration judges in asylum cases
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/4480220/supreme-court-rules-courts-defer-immigration-judges-asylum/

ICE detainee dies from tooth infection left untreated for weeks, officials and family say. The 56-year-old Haitian asylum seeker struggled to receive timely medical care, according to Arizona officials
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/emmanuel-damas-arizona-ice-tooth-infection-b2932253.html

A investigation found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unlawfully detained immigrants more than 4,400 times since October, based on rulings from hundreds of federal judges nationwide
https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/ice-held-over-4k-immigrants-illegally-judges/

Biden-appointed judge threatens jail for ICE officials in clash over Trump immigration crackdown. Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz warned that “one way or another” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will comply with court orders.
https://www.ms.now/news/minnesota-judge-schiltz-ice-trump-administration

US and Ecuador launch a joint military operation against organized crime groups. Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country, the U.S. military said, but neither government
https://apnews.com/article/us-ecuador-military-operation-drugs-organized-crime-43cd71e72057273437075429dcdc20c5

‘This isn’t how things are supposed to work in America’: Judge tears into ICE for ‘pretextual’ abuse of power in habeas case
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/ice-is-not-a-law-unto-itself-judge-excoriates-trump-administration-for-having-violated-nearly-100-court-orders-in-less-than-a-month/

# Business / Industry / Corporations
Nike wants factory workers to earn a decent living, in Indonesia. It moved into areas where workers don’t
https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/03/nike-wants-factory-workers-to-earn-a-decent-living-in-indonesia-its-moved-into-areas-where-workers-dont.html

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
Explore financial disclosures from President Trump and more than 1,500 of his appointees . The documents disclose positions officials have held outside government, their assets and their debts, among other things.
https://projects.propublica.org/trump-team-financial-disclosures/

Federal judge rules companies that paid the tariffs that were struck down last month, are due refunds
https://www.2news.com/news/national/federal-judge-rules-companies-that-paid-the-tariffs-that-were-struck-down-last-month-are/video_535464ea-f291-55ae-b0fa-abd6d29c9b96.html

House Dems want to know why retirees aren’t getting physical tax documents from OPM. Nine House members inquired about reports that constituents have not received physical copies of their 1099-R forms and have had difficulty contacting the federal HR agency to request them.
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2026/03/house-dems-want-know-why-retirees-arent-getting-physical-tax-documents-opm/411839/

Thanks to Trump and His Republican Enablers in Congress, the Affordability Crisis in Pennsylvania Worsens. Electricity, gas, health care, housing and grocery prices continue to increase. Working families in the commonwealth can’t afford another two years of a GOP-controlled Congress.
https://buckscountybeacon.com/2026/03/thanks-to-trump-and-his-republican-enablers-in-congress-the-affordability-crisis-in-pennsylvania-worsens/

Federal workers are busy shredding 19-million dollars, and they will do the same thing tomorrow – “They just shred it.” Federal Reserve doesn’t just ship fresh currency to banks. It also examines old money and destroys bills that are considered unfit to stay in circulation. The anchors described it as a massive, secure, and secret operation.
https://www.newsbreak.com/survival-world-358566355/4521204257740-federal-workers-are-busy-shredding-19-million-dollars-and-they-will-do-the-same-thing-tomorrow-they-just-shred-it

# Employment / Labor / Unions
After slicing 25,000 employees, IRS chief says agency has perfect staffing level
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/03/after-shedding-25000-employees-irs-chief-says-his-agency-now-has-perfect-staffing-level/411890/?oref=ge-home-top-story

OPM proposes new layoff rules emphasizing performance and reducing employee protections //Erich Wagner. Since a draft of the new policy began circulating last fall, federal regulators expanded those excluded from agency reduction in force rules to include all career federal workers in the government’s excepted service.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/03/opm-proposes-new-layoff-rules-emphasizing-performance-and-reducing-employee-protections/411892/

# Food / Farming / Agriculture / SNAP [Food Stamps] / FDA / USDA
Investigation Finds ‘Secretly’ Added Chemicals of Unknown Safety in US Food Supply
At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements without FDA review
https://nationaltoday.com/us/ma/boston/news/2026/03/03/investigation-finds-secretly-added-chemicals-of-unknown-safety-in-us-food-supply/

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Nancy Mace Reveals Attorney General Pam Bondi Will Be Subpoenaed Over Missing Epstein Files — ‘The Victims of This Horrific Global Network Deserve Justice’
https://www.aol.com/articles/house-panel-votes-subpoena-ag-205928828.html

Mel Gibson Exposes 7 Celebs Named in Epstein Files
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sExVoM1JM8

Jeffrey Epstein’s Ex Private Chef Reveals Famous Guests Including Prince Andrew: FBI Files
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/jeffrey-epstein-ex-private-chef-000205447.html

Clinton Fuels Epstein Firestorm During Tense Deposition and Claims Trump Boasted About Having ‘Great Times’ With Vile Pedo
https://radaronline.com/p/bill-clinton-jeffrey-epstein-deposition-fuels-donald-trump-firestorm/

Trump floats a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba as the island runs out of money, oil, and food under his blockade
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5759118-cuba-friendly-takeover-trump/

Fury as Marco Rubio admits Israel forced US into war with Iran: ‘The worst possible thing’
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15608043/Marco-Rubio-Israel-forced-US-war-Iran.html

# Gov / Politics
Accusations of ‘voter suppression’ get loud as Democratic voters are being turned away from polls. Voters are getting turned away from polling stations in Texas and being told to go elsewhere.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/accusations-of-voter-suppression-get-loud-as-democratic-voters-are-being-turned-away-from-polls/

Former White House physician SOUNDS THE ALARM after Trump rambles incoherently about gold curtains at the White House during what was supposed to be an Iran update.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/doctor-sounds-alarm-trump-rambles-202020185.html

Every Single GOP Senator Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution—Except One. Congress’s first attempt to put appreciable limits on Trump’s incoherent military campaign comes up empty.
https://newrepublic.com/post/207394/senate-republicans-kill-iran-war-powers-resolution

GOP Insider Warns Trump’s Iran War Is a ‘F—ing Nightmare’ as MAGA Coalition ‘Tears at the Seams’
https://www.thedailybeast.com/panicked-republicans-fear-donald-trumps-fing-nightmare-war-will-doom-gop-in-midterms/

Records Contradict Noem Testimony to Congress That Lewandowski Has No Role in Multi-Million DHS Contract Approvals: According to documents reviewed by ProPublica, Lewandowski approved a multimillion-dollar equipment contract at the agency last summer
https://www.propublica.org/article/kristi-noem-dhs-misled-senate-judiciary-corey-lewandowski-contracts

Americans trying to escape Middle East hear terrifying message when calling emergency number. after calling the numbers (+1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the US and Canada), people were being met with a prerecorded message.
https://www.aol.com/articles/americans-trying-escape-middle-east-140153039.html

So much for affordability: Trump’s war with Iran exposes the deceit of ‘America First’
https://www.aol.com/articles/opinion-much-affordability-trump-war-140000639.html

‘It breaks my heart’: Gavin Newsom says US may abandon Israel, now appropriate to call it ‘an apartheid state’
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/04/newsom-israel-apartheid-state-questions-future-military-support-00811441?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=dlvr.it

529 million reasons Trump and his bloodthirsty Camelot of buffoons dragged us into war
https://www.rawstory.com/raw-investigates/donald-trump-2675548864/

“This Is as Serious as It Gets… They Told Us in That Room That There Are Gonna Be More Americans That Are Gonna Die,” Senator Chris Murphy Warns Americans Following Classified Briefing — “We Have to Have a Debate in the US Senate on an Authorization of Military Force”
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/19KRRon4?s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzI2NTA0ODIzNDU=&pd=0H1Na41Y&hl=en_US

Iranian Sleeper Cells Fears Explode Across America As Texas Governor Warns Of Terrorism Threats
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5764133-texas-governor-warns-iranian-sleeper-cells/

Supreme Court orders Dallas, Williamson counties to separate votes after poll hours extended
Dallas and Williamson counties closed centralized voting centers, which had become a common practice, at the request of local Republicans.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/03/jasmine-crockett-dallas-williamson-county-voting-changes/

Hundreds of civilians dead in the Middle East, and Trump’s bloodthirsty glee only grows as he promises “big wave” of attacks are yet to come
https://www.themarysue.com/hundreds-of-civilians-dead-in-the-middle-east-and-trumps-bloodthirsty-glee-only-grows-as-he-promises-big-wave-of-attacks-are-yet-to-come/

# Gov / Politics / Global
Trump spent months pushing NATO allies away, so France quietly built a nuclear alliance without him
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/trump-spent-months-pushing-nato-allies-away-so-france-quietly-built-a-nuclear-alliance-without-him/

Europe’s worries about Trump in spotlight as Macron heads to French nuclear sub base
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/europes-worries-about-trump-in-spotlight-as-macron-heads-to-french-nuclear-sub-base

Israel’s critics erupt after Rubio suggests it dragged US into war with Iran. As opponents on the left say Trump illegally followed Israel into ‘war of choice,’ parts of right-wing base say he ‘betrayed’ MAGA values by engaging in Middle East conflict
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-critics-erupt-after-rubio-suggests-it-dragged-us-into-war-with-iran/

# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
AG Pam Bondi claims ‘right’ to take over state bar investigations of her lawyers’ ethics or else, cites ‘unprecedented weaponization’ of complaints
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/ag-pam-bondi-claims-right-to-take-over-state-bar-investigations-of-her-lawyers-ethics-or-else-cites-unprecedented-weaponization-of-complaints/

The Legal Profession’s Duty to Hold Attorney General Pam Bondi Accountable
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/criminal_justice/resources/magazine/2026-winter/legal-professions-duty-hold-attorney-general-pam-bondi-accountable/

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
Iran War Powers resolution to curb Trump’s military authority fails in Senate. The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure Wednesday that would have curtailed President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval.
https://www.ms.now/news/trump-iran-war-powers-senate

Hearing Wrap Up: Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison Lied About Knowledge of Fraud and Silenced Whistleblowers
https://oversight.house.gov/release/hearing-wrap-up-minnesota-governor-walz-and-attorney-general-ellison-lied-about-knowledge-of-fraud-and-silenced-whistleblowers/

James Comey catches DOJ saying one thing to bury Jack Smith’s report on Trump and another to clean up a mess of Pam Bondi’s making
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/james-comey-lowers-boom-on-lindsey-halligan-and-says-theres-nothing-doj-can-do-to-salvage-prosecution/

Ron DeSantis smacked down in court for trying to declare civil rights group terrorists
https://www.rawstory.com/ron-desantis-2675555510/

# Media / Press / Mail / Radio / TV
CNN halted for breaking news as key US building ‘struck by suspected drone and on fire’
https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/2177866/cnn-halted-urgent-breaking-news

# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services [HHS]
“There’s Always Money for War. But When It Comes to Your Health Care, We Can’t Afford It,”Sen. Warnock Says, Criticizing Trump and Adding — “We’ve Seen Trillions of Dollars Burn Overseas While People Are Knocked Off of Their Healthcare”
https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-statement-on-funding-bill-no-vote/#:~:text=Washington%2C%20D.C.%20%E2%80%93%20Today%2C%20U.S.,must%20hold%20the%20President%20accountable.

‘Reckoning and retribution’: Minnesota sues Trump admin over millions in ‘unlawful’ Medicaid cuts
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/reckoning-and-retribution-minnesota-sues-trump-admin-over-millions-in-unlawful-medicaid-cuts/

Minnesota sues Trump administration over $243M Medicaid funding pause: After Trump Administration Withholds Funds From Blue States, Gov. Tim Walz Calls It ‘A Retribution Campaign’
https://www.thecentersquare.com/minnesota/article_c6afc1ff-705e-4914-9d39-e991fdc10d72.html

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical / Chemistry
Nearly 95k science employees left government as Trump downsized agency workforces. The Trump administration also has cut spending on science contracts and grants.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-slashed-95000-jobs-across-science-agencies-analysis/

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
Operation Epic Fury: How the US and Israel’s coordinated attack on Iran unfolded
The US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury—an air campaign targeting Iranian missile sites, air defences and command nodes. Here’s what aircraft were involved.
https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/operation-epic-fury-us-israel-air-campaign-iran/

MRFF Inundated with Complaints of Gleeful Commanders Telling Troops Iran War is “Part of God’s Divine Plan” to Usher in the Return of Jesus Christ [Ummmm …. never mind]
https://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/2026/03/mrff-inundated-with-complaints-of-gleeful-commanders-telling-troops-iran-war-is-part-of-gods-divine-plan-to-usher-in-the-return-of-jesus-christ/

US Conducts 1st Torpedo Sinking Since World War II. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranian warship was struck in the Indian Ocean during Operation Epic Fury as Sri Lanka reported a sunk frigate.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/03/04/us-submarine-sinks-iranian-ship-in-first-torpedo-kill-since-wwii-pentagon-confirms/

“Trump asked for $500 billion more,” Bernie Sanders says — after Pentagon gets “nearly $1 trillion”
https://www.newsbreak.com/now-rundown-370982501/4523431500416-trump-asked-for-500-billion-more-bernie-sanders-says-after-pentagon-gets-nearly-1-trillion

US Air Defenses Facing Total Collapse as $20,000 Iranian Drones Bleed $4 Million Patriot Missiles Dry
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/irans-missile-math-20-000-drones-take-on-4-million-patriots-iran-israel-war-iran-israel-us-tensions-11165943

Iran’s $20K Drones Are Forcing the U.S. to Fire $4 Million Missiles
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-20k-drones-forcing-u-150058562.html

# Military / Global
‘Thousands’ of Iranian Kurds Based in Iraq Have ‘Launched a Ground Offensive Into Iran’
https://www.axios.com/2026/03/05/iran-war-us-israel-kurds-cia-mossad

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards just seized wartime control, and the new chain of command could make the conflict far more dangerous
https://attackofthefanboy.com/politics/irans-revolutionary-guards-just-seized-wartime-control-and-the-new-chain-of-command-could-make-the-conflict-far-more-dangerous/

# Social / Communities
Albuquerque’s Mayor Said Arrests Were “Not the Solution” to Homelessness. Yet Jail Bookings Have Skyrocketed.
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/abq-mayor-said-arrests-were-not-solution-homelessness-yet-jail-bookings-have-skyrocketed

# Social Media Platforms
“Would Be Justified” — American Tik Toker Calls for United States’ Destruction in Disturbing Video. Many of the responses called for the TikTok user to leave the country, with some even saying that they should be deported.
https://www.inquisitr.com/would-be-justified-american-tiktoker-calls-for-united-states-destruction-in-disturbing-video

# Social Services / Programs / Social Security
Senator Regina Barrow proposes to dissolve Dept. of Child & Family Services: “It’s like we take two steps forward and five backwards”
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/senator-regina-barrow-proposes-to-dissolve-dept-of-child-family-services-its-like-we-take-two-steps-forward-and-five-backwards/

# Veterans / VA
Trump admin promised to care for veterans. Thousands of VA healthcare positions were just eliminated. Department responsible for providing support for former members of U.S. military decides to cull approximately 14,400 unfilled medical vacancies rather than seek to fill then, according to report
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-veterans-affairs-healthcare-jobs-b2931181.html

# Water / Lakes / Oceans / Rivers
Millions of Americans told they’ll be forced to drink potty water under new ‘toilet to tap’ law
https://www.the-sun.com/news/16037992/daytona-beach-toilet-to-tap-water-law/

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March 4, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate

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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
ICE agrees to inform immigrants in NYC detention of their rights: Enforcement officials also agreed to permit confidential calls to counsel in courthouses, as part of an agreement between the federal government and a class of plaintiffs being held at 26 Federal Plaza
https://nationaltoday.com/us/ny/new-york/news/2026/03/02/ice-agrees-to-inform-nyc-detainees-of-their-rights/

Minnesota prosecutor launches investigation that could lead to charges against Greg Bovino, immigration officers: Bovino, the former Border Patrol commander-at-large, is now under criminal investigation for throwing gas canisters at protesters during Operation Metro Surge
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5764521-minnesota-investigation-trump-immigration-enforcement-officers/

Minnesota AG appears in contempt hearing, clashes with judge: Minnesota’s Attorney General Daniel Rosen and several ICE officials are facing criminal and civil contempt charges over repeatedly violating court orders.
https://apnews.com/article/immigration-trump-contempt-minneapolis-21285de397a95fed8d739f46c03d18c6

Federal judge issues ‘final notice’ to Trump over unlawful detention of immigrants following Operation Country Road: West Virginia jail and federal officials could face “legal consequences” for violating the Fifth Amendment, according to the order
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2026/03/02/federal-judge-issues-final-notice-to-trump-admin-over-unlawful-jailings-of-immigrants-in-wv/

ICE secretly operating detention facility in South Carolina federal building for a decade: The city reportedly had no idea that more than 400 people were held in Columbia’s Strom Thurmond Federal Building last year
https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/news/ice-columbia-sc-strom-thurmond-building/article_58ecd93c-294b-4003-9215-6c521b23a413.html

Senate subcommittee to hold hearing on ending birthright citizenship next week. No speakers have been announced for the hearing so far but the hearing will take place March 10, at 2:30 p.m.
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/senate-subcommittee-hold-hearing-ending-birthright-citizenship-next-week

# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants
Trump offers military support, escort for vulnerable oil supplies in Strait of Hormuz
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/03/iran-oil-energy-military-trump-hormuz-00808825

# FEMA / USAID / Peace Corps
DOJ contradicts FEMA on who approved mass firings
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/03/DOJ-contradicts-FEMA-on-who-approved-mass-firings/411860/

# Food / Farming / Agriculture / SNAP [Food Stamps] / FDA / USDA
After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers. Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.
https://grist.org/food-and-agriculture/after-a-lawsuit-usda-agrees-to-share-climate-risk-data-with-farmers/

More Than 650,000 Plastic Water Bottles Recalled Due to Packaging Under ‘Insanitary Conditions’
The recalled products were distributed only in two states, Illinois and Wisconsin.
https://people.com/more-than-650-000-plastic-water-bottles-recalled-due-to-packaging-under-insanitary-conditions-11916146

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
As of March 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed a massive, multi-million-page trove of documents, videos, and images related to Jeffrey Epstein, triggering global aftershocks and high-level resignations. Released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (signed Nov. 2025), this collection—estimated at over 3.5 million pages and 2,000 videos—details Epstein’s expansive network of prominent politicians, business leaders, and academics
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2026-01-31/the-latest-huge-cache-of-epstein-documents-includes-his-emails-with-wealthy-and-powerful

Comer calls for Bill Gates, six others to appear for transcribed interviews in Epstein probe
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/03/03/congress/kathryn-ruemmler-called-to-testify-00810689

Thomas Massie Exposes Pam Bondi Over Epstein File Redaction Failures The battle over the Epstein files is no longer confined to sealed courtrooms or carefully worded press statements—it has moved squarely into the political arena
https://www.c-span.org/clip/house-committee/gop-rep-kevin-massie-presses-ag-bondi-over-epstein-files-redactions/5192753

# Gov / Politics
House Oversight Committee concludes Tim Walz’ administration knew of fraud, failed to act. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s administration was made aware of fraud in benefits programs early in his tenure, but failed to take action to stop it, an interim report based on testimony from nine state officials concluded.
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/5amoversight-committee-concludes-tim-walz-administration-knew-fraud-failed-act

Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw to leave Congress next year after losing GOP primary to Cruz-backed lawmaker
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dan-crenshaw-defeated-cruz-backed-state-lawmaker-texas-gop-primary-boosting-maga-clout

The new initiative would require voters to show one of several forms of identification.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/03/republican-voter-id-california-ballot-measure

Even Republicans Are Losing Patience With Kristi Noem. GOP senators excoriated the DHS head for dodging accountability and pouring taxpayer funds into self-promotion.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/03/dhs-kristi-noem-gop-republican-hearing-attack/

House Intel Member: There’ll Be an Iran Investigation if Democrats Win the Midterms. “There are things we have to look at that people don’t even know about.”
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/03/house-intelligence-committee-iran-investigation-democrats-midterms-jimmy-gomez/

This Is Not a Regime Change War. Iran Is Being Pushed Toward State Collapse. The US and Israel have killed Ayatollah Khamenei, but they seem to have no plan for what comes next.
https://truthout.org/articles/this-is-not-a-regime-change-war-iran-is-being-pushed-toward-state-collapse/

Experts Worldwide Agree: US-Israel Attack on Iran a Clear Violation of International Law
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-iran-war-illegal

‘It’s Not What F*cking Happens to Them—It Happens to Us’: Graham Platner Emerges as Potent Anti-War Voice.
“It is the American people who are asked to make the sacrifice,” said the Senate candidate. “It is never those in power. It is never those with wealth. It is always asked of us.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/graham-platner-military

Trump Threatens Full Trade Embargo Over Spain’s Refusal to Be Complicit in Iran Attacks. Ripping the US president’s “flagrant disregard for European sovereignty—and security,” co-general coordinator of Progressive International declared: “Close the bases. All of them.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/iran-spain

Trump’s own Pentagon THROWS HIM UNDER THE BUS by revealing that Iran had NO PLANS to attack American forces. Trump started a war based on lies — and the Pentagon just admitted it to Congress.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/01/trump-iran-preparing-attack-no-evidence-00806447

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
Mamdani’s First ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing Brings Hope and Skepticism. In Brooklyn, over 200 tenants showed up — grievances in hand — to the first of five planned Rental Ripoff hearings aimed at addressing landlord abuse issues.
https://documentedny.com/2026/02/27/nyc-housing-rental-rip-off-landlords-tenants/

Supreme Court orders lower courts to stop ignoring a century of parental rights precedents. Unlike federal abortion rights, the right to direct a child’s upbringing is “deeply rooted” in American history and tradition and “implicit in the concept of ordered liberty,” majority says, reinstating ban on California’s “gender secrecy” policies.
https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/supreme-court-orders-lower-courts-stop-ignoring-century-parental-rights

# LGBTQ / Transgender
LGBTQ data is disappearing under Trump, reports find //Natalie Alms. Government agencies have gotten rid of gender identity and sexual orientation data elements from over 360 data collections over the last year.
https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2026/03/lgbtq-data-disappearing-under-trump-reports-find/411831/

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical / Chemistry
New York is Close to Abolishing 24-hour Shifts for Home Health Workers. If passed, a new law would ban 24-hour shifts in New York City, a practice advocates call ‘inhumane.’
https://documentedny.com/2026/03/02/home-care-workers-24-hour-shifts/

Government Handing Out Cash Bonuses to Drug Researchers Who Rush Through Regulatory Approvals.
Not even a year after the US Food and Drug Administration announced it was using generative AI to speed up the drug review process, the agency has another…bold announcement.
https://futurism.com/health-medicine/drugs-fda-bonus#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Associated%20Press,FDA%20staffers%20starting%20in%20August

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
Watch Live: Defense Secretary Hegseth holds Pentagon briefing on Iran attacks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtqRMLueWM

More U.S. Fighter Aircraft Heading To Middle East. Additional F-35As and F-15Es will be arriving in the CENTCOM area of responsibility shortly.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/more-u-s-fighter-aircraft-heading-to-middle-east

# Security / DHS / Surveillance / Cybersecurity / Spyware / Secret Service
As fighting continues overseas, Republicans have ramped up calls to Democrats to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which not only regulates immigration but contributes to national and international security efforts.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fighting-intensifies-overseas-republicans-push-224500925.html

# Travel / Tourism / TSA
US Issues Travel Alerts: The U.S. Department of State has issued travel warnings to American citizens around the world as the Iran conflict continues for a fourth day.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/travel-advisory-us-issues-not-190649310.html

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March 3, 2026
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
‘Are we about to see more children detained?’ Legislators probe ICE detention and deportation of Soldotna kindergartener
https://alaskapublic.org/news/public-safety/2026-02-25/alaska-lawmakers-probe-state-detention-policies-following-ice-arrest-of-soldotna-family

ICE defends detention, deportation of Soldotna family as vigils held and lawmakers probe agency actions
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2026/02/23/ice-defends-detention-deportation-of-soldotna-family-as-vigils-held-and-lawmakers-probe-agency-actions-in-alaska/

Kansas Court of Appeals rules CoreCivic can’t house ICE detainees without Leavenworth permit
https://lawrencekstimes.com/2026/02/27/kr-court-corecivic-leavenworth-permit/

The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-administration-plans-to-review-refugees-admitted-under-biden-memo-obtained-by-the-ap-says

Fury as Trump plans to ‘import’ more white South African refugees: ‘Call it what it is’
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-white-south-africans/

Internal ICE Email Reveals Vetting Delays After Some Recruits Were Flagged Over Suspected MS-13 Links
https://www.latintimes.com/internal-ice-email-reveals-vetting-delays-after-some-recruits-were-flagged-over-suspected-ms-13-595115

Oversight demands DOJ answers on foreign funding of agitator groups as Iran, anti-ICE protests continue
https://www.aol.com/articles/oversight-demands-doj-answers-foreign-173905044.html

# Business / Industry / Corporations
‘Trial by bureaucrat’: Diverse businesses urge SCOTUS to stop federal agencies usurping courts
https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/trial-bureaucrat-diverse-businesses-urge-scotus-stop-federal-agencies?utm_source=justthenews.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators

A mysterious Polymarket account made $515,000 on the Iran strike before the news broke, and the connection to Trump’s family is raising red flags
https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/mystery-betters-win-1-4m-on-us-strikes-placed-just-before-bombs-hit-20260301-p5o6gi
Polymarket: Launched in 2020, it offers a platform where individuals can place bets on future outcomes, including sports matches, economic indicators, weather patterns, awards, and political and legislative outcomes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymarket

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers
https://apnews.com/article/treasury-irs-fiscal-service-union-contracts-dcd42250d58c8e4d46a2c0256064a857

Trump’s next tariff fight: Keeping the money. After Trump’s Supreme Court tariff defeat, administration officials are devising legal strategies that would let the president keep some — or maybe even most — of the revenue, five people familiar with the conversations told POLITICO.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/26/trumps-next-tariff-fight-keeping-the-money-00799774

Interest on the $38.8 trillion national debt has tripled since 2020, and it already costs taxpayers more than defense and Medicaid
https://www.aol.com/finance/interest-38-8-trillion-national-214528731.html

Former Texas Representative Ron Paul has warned that the United States economy is built on “fraud” and is approaching collapse
https://knewz.com/former-republican-lawmaker-warns-american-economy-is-facing-collapse/

# Employment / Labor / Unions
Congress searches for shutdown off-ramp as DHS employees start missing pay. Republican leaders hope a new vote this week, and pressure from war in Iran, will help spur a breakthrough on DHS funding.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/03/congress-searches-shutdown-ramp-dhs-employees-start-missing-pay/411814/

# Environment / Climate / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands
US government hit with lawsuit over troubling plans to sell off millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness: ‘Congress has not authorized.’ Legal action like this forces both sides to gear up for a prolonged fight.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/alaska-drilling-lawsuits-federal-government-court/

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Feds asked New Mexico to halt its Epstein probe. In 2019, the Trump Justice Department intervened in New Mexico’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, asking the state to stop its probe and hand it over to federal authorities. Trump’s DOJ then essentially killed the investigation.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/feds-asked-mexico-halt-epstein-150200074.html

Leon Black allegedly colluded with Epstein, Paul Weiss head, to ‘silence and destroy’ accusers: The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan, claims the trio worked together to discredit accusers and to surveil, retaliate against and silence accusers.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/leon-black-sued-for-alleged-collusion-with-jeffrey-epstein/tldr

House Democrats now say they’re going to attempt to drag in PRESIDENT TRUMP go testify about Jeffrey EpsteinSo predictable.Good luck with that, guys. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are arguing that former President Bill Clinton’s appearance for a deposition sets a precedent that should apply to President Donald Trump as well.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rep-garcia-says-house-democrats-want-trump-to-sit-for-deposition-on-epstein-ties

Democrats Force Trump Administration To Explain How Ghislaine Maxwell Got Her Cushy Prison Transfer. Convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate was transferred without explanation after unusual visit by Trump’s Deputy Attorney General
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-demands-documents-on-transfer-of-ghislaine-maxwell-to-minimum-security-bureau-of-prisons-facility/

Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
https://www.ms.now/news/democrats-whistleblower-ghislaine-maxwell-prison-luxuries-rcna242928

Whistleblower Shares Evidence That Federal Prison Camp Warden is Pampering Ghislaine Maxwell, Maxwell Also Filing a “Commutation Application” With Trump Administration. Raskin Demands Answers From President Trump On Any Potential Maxwell Clemency, Presses For Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to Come Before Committee And Testify About Apparent Maxwell Quid Pro Quo
https://democrats-judiciary.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/whistleblower-shares-evidence-that-federal-prison-camp-warden-is-pampering-ghislaine-maxwell-maxwell-also-filing-a-commutation-application-with-trump-administration

# Gov / Politics
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) who felt Donald Trump’s wrath for recording a video message advising service members against following illegal orders, says he’s “damn furious” Trump is risking young Americans’ lives in war with Iran.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/m-just-damn-furious-military-182938610.html

A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/28/donald-trump-bombs-iran-war-middle-east

Trump wants to distract Americans from scandals at home with a diversionary war. Iran strikes are attempt to hijack the global narrative and drown out Epstein and tariffs with the thunder of cruise missiles
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/28/diversionary-war-trump-wants-to-distract-americans-from-scandals-at-home

“Within the Blink of an Eye”: Legal Giants Vow Immediate Lawsuits as Trump Allies Draft Secret Order to Seize Control of 2026 Midterms
https://www.newsbreak.com/better-america-333211895/4516588024113-within-the-blink-of-an-eye-legal-giants-vow-immediate-lawsuits-as-trump-allies-draft-secret-order-to-seize-control-of-2026-midterms

Donald Trump Calls for Ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Arrest in Late-Night Truth Social Post
https://www.aol.com/news/trump-amplified-call-imprison-jack-141532692.html

‘There is no national emergency’: Democrats hit back over alleged MAGA plan to seize control of elections
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/no-national-emergency-democrats-hit-132631569.html

Legal Experts Say Courts Could Block Trump Voting Power Grab Before It Takes Effect
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/court-strikes-down-key-part-trumps-unlawful-voting-executive-order

Pentagon offers no evidence to support claim it attacked Iran in defense
The Trump administration’s effort to construct a case for war after shots started flying has few historical parallels.
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026/03/war-of-choice-trump-says-iran-was-preparing-attack-but-has-provided-no-evidence-00806447

Trump Hasn’t Justified Urgent Iran Threat, Democrat Warner Says
https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/trump-hasnt-justified-urgent-iran-threat-democrat-warner-says

Trump administration hopes to thread the needle on Iran ‘regime change’
https://justthenews.com/government/security/trump-administration-aims-thread-needle-iran-regime-change

President Trump, Rubio warn Iran ‘hardest hits are yet to come.’ “We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces,” Rubio said. This had to happen, no matter what.” Responding to Rubio’s statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on March 3 that the US Secretary of State’s comments showed that the US “entered a war of choice on behalf of Israel.”
https://www.rferl.org/amp/marco-rubio-action-strikes-iran-preemptive-measure-israel/33692784.html

“Legitimate Target” — Communist Activist Shares Disturbing Comments Regarding U.S. and Israeli Officials. The 21-year-old Walsh also reposted an X comment calling on Iran to build a nuclear bomb.
https://www.inquisitr.com/legitimate-target-communist-activist-shares-disturbing-comments-regarding-u-s-and-israeli-officials

Pete Hegseth sets the tone for Trump’s politically incorrect war on Iran. In a combative press conference, the Pentagon chief dodged questions about the goals of the US military’s Iran operation
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/02/pete-hegseth-trump-iran-military

Chasing the apocalypse: Radical Shiite clerics on American soil preach prophetic showdown with US
https://www.aol.com/news/chasing-apocalypse-radical-shiite-clerics-120025600.html

Former Trump Cabinet Member Joins Line of Congressional Republicans Heading for the Exits
https://www.aol.com/news/chasing-apocalypse-radical-shiite-clerics-120025600.html

Every single Board of Peace member state has been rebuked for human rights violations
https://theintercept.com/2026/03/02/trump-board-peace-human-right-abuses/

House Oversight Committee releases Clinton deposition videos. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released videos of the depositions of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton. The depositions took place on February 26 and February 27, 2026, respectively.
https://oversight.house.gov/release/oversight-committee-releases-bill-and-hillary-clinton-deposition-videos/

As Security Council Stalls, There Are Other Ways to Stop US-Israeli War on Iran. Universal jurisdiction also lets other nations prosecute US and Israeli leaders for targeting civilians — a war crime.
https://truthout.org/articles/as-security-council-stalls-there-are-other-ways-to-stop-us-israeli-war-on-iran/

‘Cuba’s Next,’ Says Lindsey Graham as Illegal Trump-Israel War on Iran Kills Hundreds. “Trump 2.0 seems to be about regime change,” said one observer.
https://therealnews.com/cubas-next-says-lindsey-graham-as-illegal-trump-israel-war-on-iran-kills-hundreds

Call Grows to Impeach Trump, ‘The Most Dangerous Man on the Planet’: “Trump’s illegal war on Iran and the rule of law,” said one pair of campaigners, “establish an intolerable pattern of egregious abuses of power, directly threatening our constitutional order, our safety, and our way of life.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/impeach-trump-iran-war

# Gov / Politics / Global
Chinese state-run media promotes anti-Iran War protests organized by CCP-linked Singham Network
https://www.allsides.com/news/2026-03-03-0800/china-chinese-state-run-media-promotes-anti-iran-war-protests-organized-ccp-linked-singham-network

# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
SCOTUS Approves Challenges to Agency Enforcement Proceedings. The pendulum of virtually uncritical deference to federal agencies has swung sharply in the opposite direction in various decisions of the Roberts Court—most recently in Axon Enterprise, Inc. v. FTC (a consolidation of Axon and Cochran v. SEC).
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/resources/business-law-today/2023-june/scotus-approves-challenges-to-agency-enforcement-proceedings/

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
“No president is above the law”: Ex-Judges, legal scholars sound off on Trump’s “contempt” of courts. Trump’s attempts to impeach two federal judges draws outcry from legal experts
https://www.salon.com/2026/02/28/no-president-is-above-the-law-ex-judges-legal-scholars-sound-off-on-trumps-contempt-of-courts/

Lawmakers request DOJ probe into whether Somali fraud and ICE protests are linked
https://www.southernminn.com/around_the_web/news/lawmakers-request-doj-probe-into-whether-somali-fraud-and-ice-protests-are-linked/article_4a53a80e-bda4-5f09-b027-056aa16d6127.html

Supreme Court Prepares to Dismantle Independent Agencies in Favor of Partisan Chaos
https://afj.org/article/supreme-court-prepares-to-dismantle-independent-agencies-in-favor-of-partisan-chaos/

When the Supreme Court abets lawlessness
https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/02/when-the-supreme-court-abets-lawlessness/

Supreme Court deals ‘earth-shattering’ blow to federal agencies’ administrative powers
The court’s majority said allowing agencies to enforce laws with fines adjudicated in-house improperly concentrates power within the executive branch. Its minority warned of “momentous consequences.”
https://www.govexec.com/management/2024/06/supreme-court-deals-earth-shattering-blow-federal-agencies-administrative-powers/397697/

Judge Cannon Permanently Seals Jack Smith’s Final Report, Barring Bondi and DOJ From Ever Releasing Mar-a-Lago Findings. The Trump-appointed judge said releasing the classified docs report now would “contravene basic notions of fairness and justice.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/23/judge-cannon-jack-smith-classifed-docs-report-00792748

# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services [HHS]
Vance’s Medicaid Suspension Sparks Political Warfare
https://www.newsbreak.com/rex-dalton-323606975/4515845386493-vance-s-medicaid-suspension-sparks-political-warfare

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical / Chemistry
Republicans facing ‘escalating backlash’ as signature bill closes more hospitals:
https://www.rawstory.com/republican-health-care-cuts/

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
Hegseth: Operation Epic Fury ‘just the beginning’ of U.S. action in Iran. Operation Epic Fury is “just the beginning” of American combat operations in Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine told reporters Monday.
https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4418826/hegseth-says-epic-fury-goals-in-iran-are-laser-focused/

Hegseth says strikes are to destroy Iran’s missile system, navy and end nuclear program
https://justthenews.com/government/hegseth-says-strikes-were-destroy-irans-missile-system-navy-and-end-nuclear-program?utm_source=breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

FBI, law enforcement on higher alert following strikes on Iran
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_c6a682d2-3c75-4f9d-8f80-840f7a3d0573.html

US aircraft crash in Kuwait as war expands beyond Iran. Six American crew members eject safely, Kuwait’s defence ministry says
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/breaking-us-fighter-jet-crashes-kuwait

B-2 Spirits Join Iran Air War, Pummel Underground Missile Caves. The arrival of the B-2s marks a change in the air campaign and will put certain target sets at greater risk as the operation expands.
https://www.twz.com/air/b-2-spirits-join-iran-air-war-pummel-underground-missile-caves

Hegseth refuses to rule out US boots on the ground in Iran and mocks “stupid rules of engagement”
https://www.tag24.com/news/politics/politicians/pete-hegseth/hegseth-refuses-to-rule-out-us-boots-on-the-ground-in-iran-and-mocks-stupid-rules-of-engagement-3475890

US military nightmare unfolds as Spain rips up old agreements, and it’s all because of Iran. Spain said, “Not on my watch.” The United States military is seeing its aircraft depart from Spanish bases after the Spanish government firmly stated that its facilities cannot be used for any operations targeting Iran. This move comes as a significant complication, highlighting Spain’s independent stance on recent U.S. and Israeli actions.
https://attackofthefanboy.com/politics/us-military-nightmare-unfolds-as-spain-rips-up-old-agreements-and-its-all-because-of-iran/

The Pentagon is using a chatbot to pick targets in Iran. “America is in such steep decline that we don’t even make Oppenheimers like we used to.”
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/claude-anthropic-military-iran

# Military / Global
Death toll in Israeli strike on southern Iran school rises to 165. Officials reported the death toll from the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/israel-strikes-two-schools-in-iran-killing-more-than-50-people

Iran’s Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies – now they are being deployed in the Middle East. Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/iran-unleashes-hundreds-of-drones-aimed-at-targets-across-middle-east

Claudia Sheinbaum Says That If U.S. Wants To See a Decrease In Drug Trafficking, It Should Stop The Flow Of Weapons Across The Border
https://www.latintimes.com/claudia-sheinbaum-says-that-if-us-wants-see-decrease-drug-trafficking-it-should-stop-flow-595199

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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
Two federal judges blocked Trump’s immigration crackdown on the same day, and one said ICE had a longstanding history of breaking the law
https://attackofthefanboy.com/true-crime/two-federal-judges-blocked-trumps-immigration-crackdown-on-the-same-day-and-one-said-ice-had-a-longstanding-history-of-breaking-the-law/

One Year Without Proper Treatment for Her Rare Brain Tumor, 11-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Remains Stuck in Mexico. The girl, her parents and four of her siblings were detained and deported last February while traveling to Houston for an emergency medical checkup
https://www.latintimes.com/one-year-without-proper-treatment-her-rare-brain-tumor-11-year-old-us-citizen-remains-stuck-594974

Local officials, immigrant advocates protest Roxbury, NJ detention center: More than 800 people demonstrated outside the city’s town hall on Saturday to oppose the opening of a proposed 470,000-square-foot facility.
https://gothamist.com/news/planned-ice-detention-facility-in-nj-draws-large-protest-after-weeks-of-bipartisan-opposition

“It Is Not Fine, Nor Is It Legal”: Federal Judge Blasts Trump Policy of Dumping Migrants in “Parts Unknown”
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/19EotR8g?s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzIzMTUxNDQ5Nzc=&pd=0H1Na41Y&hl=en_US

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
“Lost to the American People for Good”: Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals $175 Billion Tariff Refund May Never Be Paid Despite SCOTUS Defeat
https://local.newsbreak.com/better-america-333211895/4517586571085-lost-to-the-american-people-for-good-treasury-secretary-bessent-signals-175-billion-tariff-refund-may-never-be-paid-despite-scotus-defeat

# Education / Schools / Children / Youth
“I Am Bound to the Law”: Judge Blocks Education Dept. From Dissolving Biden-Era Plan Before 2028 Deadline. The ruling prevents the Trump administration from immediately dissolving the income-driven repayment (IDR) program, effectively maintaining a 2028 phase-out timeline and providing temporary relief to more than 7 million borrowers.
https://www.newsbreak.com/better-america-333211895/4517460476646-i-am-bound-to-the-law-judge-blocks-education-dept-from-dissolving-biden-era-plan-before-2028-deadline

# Employment / Labor / Unions
IRS, Fiscal Service defy judges, terminate union contracts: The move to ax collective bargaining agreements with the National Treasury Employees Union, until now protected by a federal court order, comes just two weeks after the Office of Personnel Management issued guidance seemingly encouraging agencies to ignore the courts.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/02/irs-fiscal-service-defy-judges-terminate-union-contracts/411772/

# Environment / Climate / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands
Satellites Found A ‘Brown Ribbon’ Near Africa – Now Scientists Are Sounding Alarms. The strange object is actually 37.5 million tons of brown seaweed, a species called pelagic sargassum, once only found in the Sargasso Sea.
https://www.slashgear.com/2112936/africa-coast-brown-ribbon-scientist-alarm/

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Former Harvard President Larry Summers Resigns From University Job After Emails Reveal He Called Jeffrey Epstein His ‘Wingman’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/25/larry-summers-resign-harvard

We Unravel the Massive and Chilling Mysteries That Still Shroud Jeffrey Epstein’s Death Seven Years After Pedophile’s ‘Jail Suicide’
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/19GPpZ3L?s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzIzOTgwMTU4NTQ=&pd=0H1Na41Y&hl=en_US

‘People aren’t being honest’: A nation’s accountability and lawmakers are hungry for Epstein prosecutions
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/people-arent-being-honest-a-nations-accountability-and-lawmakers-are-hungry-for-epstein-prosecutions/

“A Global Reckoning”: DOJ’s Massive ‘Epstein Files’ Leak Topples WEF Chief, Harvard Elite, and Goldman Sachs Power Players
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/19ERo5bJ?s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzIzMzQwNzQzODM=&pd=0H1Na41Y&hl=en_US

# Gov / Politics
As Trump Bombs Iran, We Need to Reckon With the American War Machine. We cannot afford to slip into despair. We must push back against militarism everywhere, at every turn.
https://truthout.org/articles/as-trump-bombs-iran-we-need-to-reckon-with-the-american-war-machine/

Iran-USA-Israel LIVE: Trump Won’t Stop Bombing Iran After Khamenei’s Death, Vows Continued Strikes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDEsi0_mR6M

Democratic Leaders Offer Weak Response to Trump as Illegal Iran Assault Quickly Expands
Trump has vowed to continue bombing Iran despite the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei as well as 3 US service members.
https://truthout.org/articles/dem-leaders-offer-weak-response-to-trump-as-illegal-iran-assault-quickly-expands/

“The Constitution Requires a Vote”: Massie and Khanna Lead Bipartisan Revolt Against Trump’s ‘Operation Epic Fury.’ A volatile constitutional showdown is brewing on Capitol Hill as a bipartisan group of lawmakers prepares to force a high-stakes vote to restrict President Donald Trump’s military authority
https://www.newsbreak.com/better-america-333211895/4517388869268-the-constitution-requires-a-vote-massie-and-khanna-lead-bipartisan-revolt-against-trump-s-operation-epic-fury

UN Secretary General Condemns US and Israeli Strikes on Iran: ‘Grave Threat to International Peace’
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1167059

Donald Trump & His Administration Are Getting Cooked Over ‘Operation Epic Fury.’
https://103weup.com/2026/02/28/donald-trump-his-administration-are-getting-cooked-over-operation-epic-fury/

‘Hang on tight’: Ex-insider says ‘terrified’ GOP poised to take ‘much more dangerous’ path
https://www.rawstory.com/maga-trump-2675354265/

Democrats Demand Trump Provide Justification For Iran Strikes & Plan For Future
https://upolitics.com/news/democrats-demand-trump-provide-justification-for-iran-strikes-plan-for-future/

Democrats split over response to Trump’s Iran strikes. The breaks between the party’s peace and interventionist wings are ones Democrats will have to contend with ahead of the midterms.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/28/iran-strike-democrats-split-message-00806051

Trump’s own MAGA base was supposed to be his most loyal supporters, but Operation Epic Fury just split them straight down the middle
https://attackofthefanboy.com/politics/trumps-own-maga-base-was-supposed-to-be-his-most-loyal-supporters-but-operation-epic-fury-just-split-them-straight-down-the-middle/

“I Oughta Nationalize the Voting”: Trump Prepares ‘National Emergency’ Order to Seize Control of 2026 Elections
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/19FuSFpQ?s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzIzOTc5NDM2ODk=&pd=0H1Na41Y&hl=en_US

Jack White Slams Donald Trump’s Iran Bombing: ‘Behold the Leader of the ‘Board of Peace.’ “Don jr. and Barron won’t have to fight or die, just other people’s children, so…invade and bomb away!” rocker writes in response to Operation Epic Fury
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jack-white-reacts-trump-iran-attack-board-of-peace-1235523342/

Kaine: Trump ‘too mentally incapacitated’ to understand he set stage for Iran nuclear development
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5760434-kaine-trump-us-iran-strikes-nuclear/

Thomas Massie breaks ranks as one of the only House Republicans to oppose Trump’s war in Iran
https://www.tag24.com/news/politics/politicians/thomas-massive-breaks-ranks-as-one-of-the-only-house-republicans-to-oppose-trumps-war-in-iran-3475248

Democrat super lawyer behind Russia collusion dossier now sees Iran interference intel as ‘big lie.’ Marc Elias and other Democrats pushed baseless Trump-Russia collusion claims in 2016. Now they are denying that Iran sought to meddle in the 2020 and 2024 elections to hurt Trump.
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/steele-dossier-pusher-marc-elias-claims-irans-anti-trump-efforts-2020-and

Trump on US troop casualties: ‘There will likely be more’: Trump said operations will continue, defending the mission as “the duty and the burden of a free people.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/01/trump-video-us-casualties-iran-00806533

Combat operations will continue in Iran at “full force” until American “objectives are achieved,” President Donald Trump said during his second address to the nation since Operation Epic Fury commenced.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_3a7331ff-824f-4396-8c63-bcac760ed206.html

Senate Democrats call on lawmakers to return to D.C. Immediately for war powers vote
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5762003-senate-vote-iran-war/

The supreme court has struck a blow to Trump’s corruption machine. The supreme court has deferred to executive power for decades. Its decision on tariffs is a long-overdue warning
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/27/trumps-tariffs-economic-policy-corruption

Trump administration warns of slow payouts for tariff refunds amid intensifying trade disputes
The Justice Department indicated no plans to ask the Supreme Court to rehear the case, despite President Trump’s comments earlier on Friday questioning if such a move was possible
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1394087-trump-administration-warns-of-slow-payouts-for-tariff-refunds-amid-intensifying-trade-disputes

Blackwater Founder Fumes to Steve Bannon About Iran Strikes: ‘I Don’t Think This Was in America’s Interests’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/blackwater-founder-fumes-steve-bannon-205755211.html

Civilian death toll is rising, the Middle East is on fire, markets are rattling, and Trump still doesn’t know what he wants from conflict with Iran
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/civilian-death-toll-is-rising-the-middle-east-is-on-fire-markets-are-rattling-and-trump-still-doesnt-know-what-he-wants-from-conflict-with-iran/

Trump Officials Attended a Summit of Election Deniers Who Want the President to Take Over the Midterms
https://www.propublica.org/article/election-denier-summit-trump-midterms

# Gov / Politics / Global
Fears of ‘large-scale bloodshed’ as nuclear-powered Pakistan goes to war with Afghanistan
https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/200562/fears-large-scale-bloodshed-nuclear-powered-pakistan

19 deputies of China’s legislature, including 9 military officers, removed before annual meeting
https://apnews.com/article/china-npc-legislature-congress-military-deputies-purge-692a549b012e601200fc31638abf7a2e

Ukraine, Russia agree ceasefire around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: UN nuclear watchdog says ceasefire it brokered seeks to restore 330 kV backup power supply to Russian-controlled plant.
https://www.trtworld.com/article/79b67ed24f81

As Iran attacks Dubai, the tax-free haven for the global elite could see ‘catastrophic’ fallout — ‘this can also send shockwaves globally.’ Iran’s retaliation to the U.S.-Israel bombing campaign has focused heavily on its neighbors around the Persian Gulf, threatening their status as destinations for financial giants, billionaires, and wealthy tourists.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/iran-attacks-dubai-tax-free-182112853.html

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the death threats rolled in. Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president “understands the dangers of political violence.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/federal-judge-ruled-against-trump-000010599.html

“Thumbed Its Nose at the Law”: Federal Judges Slam AG Pam Bondi for Social Media Posts Violating Court Seals
https://local.newsbreak.com/better-america-333211895/4517489694785-thumbed-its-nose-at-the-law-federal-judges-slam-ag-pam-bondi-for-social-media-posts-violating-court-seals

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
‘Paranoid’ Pentagon Officials Are Secretly Panicking. While the president boasts that the strikes could continue for several more weeks, military leaders are sounding the alarm behind the scenes about U.S. air defense stockpiles running out if the fighting goes on that long.
https://www.newsbreak.com/thedailybeast-513346/4518852493894-paranoid-pentagon-officials-are-secretly-panicking

# Military / Global
Iran networks suffer losses amid airstrikes, showing digital evolution of conflicts. When missiles fly, we expect explosions. We expect smoke, sirens and satellite images. What we do not expect is silence.
https://www.aol.com/articles/iran-networks-suffer-losses-amid-190058589.html

Fighting with Iran has spread to tankers at sea. Ships are coming under fire around the busy Strait of Hormuz.
https://www.businessinsider.com/ships-come-under-fire-around-the-strait-of-hormuz-2026-3

Iran strikes tankers as Hormuz shuts: Multiple oil and gas tankers were damaged in the Gulf after Iran retaliated against U.S.-Israeli strikes, escalating risks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards moved to close the key waterway,
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/iran-strikes-tankers-as-hormuz-shuts/gm-GM7E336FFD?gemSnapshotKey=GM7E336FFD-snapshot-0&uxmode=ruby

# NOAA / Weather
Trump Administration Proposes To Shut Down National Center For Atmospheric Research. The center is one of the world’s premier institutions for studying the atmosphere. Its work has saved countless lives.
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/12/trump-administration-announces-plans-to-break-up-the-national-center-for-atmospheric-research/

Trump Is Attacking Climate Science. Scientists Are Fighting Back.
It’s easy, looking at the past year, to see the damage the administration has done. But researchers are also stepping up, trying to fill the gaps.
https://newrepublic.com/article/207000/trump-climate-science-funding

# Technology / AI / Robotics / Social Media Platforms
Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/02/anthropic-refuses-to-bend-to-pentagon-on-ai-safeguards-as-dispute-nears-deadline/

Cyber retaliation from Iran is a problem for U.S. companies — ‘It’s in the hands of a 19-year-old hacker in a Telegram room,’ ex-NSA operative says
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cyber-retaliation-iran-problem-u-215452004.html

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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
ICE Wants to Buy Warehouses for Mass Detention. Communities Are Fighting Back.
People across the political spectrum are realizing these federal detention warehouses will harm their communities
https://truthout.org/articles/ice-wants-to-buy-warehouses-for-mass-detention-communities-are-fighting-back/

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
IRS’ lack of rules for training, certifying tax preparers means millions in lost revenue: GAO says
https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/lack-training-or-certification-tax-preparers-irs-leads-mistakes-lost

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
President Bill Clinton took to social media and posted a video after his deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
https://x.com/BillClinton/status/2027582699251048660?s=20&fbclid=IwY2xjawQQLg9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaYURNV2k4cnNrbUVyVnd5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr6dA88ZyBem-8rpXMScNqPM0criL392IigqFga-LB7lkfcf_hkuL12MGFtI_aem_Gh4HpfAIdDkydpxzmC0ZKQ

# Gov / Politics
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman obliterates “convicted felon” for “leading America down a shithole” in must-see takedown!
https://www.facebook.com/OccupyDemocrats/photos/breaking-legendary-actor-morgan-freeman-obliterates-convicted-felon-for-leading-/1442817934616443/

Trump becomes the first president to bomb 8 countries in one year. Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/trump-foreign-policy-map-iran-iraq-greenland-venezuela-b2929376.html

Sunday shows preview: Lawmakers divided over US strikes on Iran as global fallout builds
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/5760815-us-israel-strikes-iran/

Democrat candidate for Congress Jack Schlossberg calls for ‘regime change’ in US after Iran attack. “REMOVE THIS PRESIDENT. EVERY DAY GETS MORE DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE,” wrote Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/democrat-candidate-congress-jack-schlossberg-calls-regime-change-us-after

Republicans are freaking out over Texas Senate race. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the man to beat ahead of Tuesday’s primary — and could put Senate Republicans’ majority at risk
https://newrepublic.com/post/207095/republicans-panic-texas-senate-race-primary

# Gov / Politics / Global
With precision, might and a touch of surprise, Trump hastens the clock for regime change in Iran. Decapitation strike kills Tehran’s supreme leader and leaves Iranians rejoicing and world leaders hopeful of a diplomatic solution toward transition of power.
https://justthenews.com/government/security/precision-might-and-touch-surprise-trump-hastens-path-regime-change-iran

Iran confirms leader Khamenei dead, launches retaliation strikes as Trump vows more bombings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvwslLlRn2Y

Main Iranian resistance group sets up provisional government after US, Israel strikes
https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/news/iran-resistance/resistance-units-surge-across-iran-following-ncris-provisional-government-announcement/

Iranians in US Consider Air Strikes as Help to Liberate Their Homeland. Jubilant Iranian Americans on Saturday took to the streets from Boston to Los Angeles to cheer the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and voice hope for a brighter future for their homeland.
https://www.insidenova.com/news/national/iranians-across-north-america-rally-for—-and-against—-strikes/article_982d2aaa-d4c3-5ec5-a13a-99e85d2caa82.html

Pahlavi: Khamenei’s Death Marks the Actual End of the ‘Islamic Republic’
https://english.aawsat.com/world/5246053-pahlavi-khameneis-death-marks-actual-end-%E2%80%98islamic-republic%E2%80%99

Son of last shah of Iran says ‘final victory’ within reach after US, Israeli strikes
https://nationalpost.com/video/b782e3d8-14bb-11f1-bb09-76dd8bad7d14/we-are-very-close-to-final-victory-says-son-of-irans-last-shah-after-us-israeli-strikes

# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
FBI, law enforcement on higher alert following strikes on Iran
https://www.aol.com/articles/fbi-law-enforcement-higher-alert-193200295.html

Department of Homeland Security and FBI tracking threats to US after airstrikes on Iran
https://www.kcbd.com/2025/06/22/department-homeland-security-fbi-tracking-threats-us-after-airstrikes-iran/

# Media / Press / Mail / Radio / TV
Paramount wins bid to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery after Netflix bows out
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5757985-netflix-declines-warner-discovery/

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
Live Updates: U.S.-Israel launch another round of strikes on Iran following Khamenei’s killing
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/israel-us-attack-iran-trump-says-major-combat-operations/

U.S. Coast Guard is expanding its fleet, crew
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_01d1eefc-10d9-45fc-ba3f-35e2d2786ba4.amp.html

3 US Service Members Killed in Iran Operation: Pentagon
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/03/01/3-us-troops-killed-5-seriously-wounded-in-actions-against-iran/

# Military / Global
Iran launches retaliatory strikes throughout Middle East after U.S. and Israel attack
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/us-israel-strikes-iran-middle-east-dubai-airports

Iran shoots down two Israeli jets, captures one pilot: Iranian media
https://justthenews.com/government/security/iran-shoots-down-two-israeli-jets-captures-one-pilot-iranian-media?dicbo=v2-SF62RZG

US and Israel launch new wave of attacks on Iran amid threat of escalation. Trump threatens Tehran with force ‘never seen before’ if it pursues retaliation after Khamenei’s death
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/iran-us-israel-new-attacks-escalation-threat-middle-east

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February 28, 2026
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
How Trump will fill his gulags. DHS is rewriting its detention rules to ignore the law—and entrap millions.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/trump-refugee-immigant-ice-detention/

Trump’s Immigrant Gulags: A Bonanza For Private Prison Corporations. When it comes to for-profit, private corporate incarceration of immigrants, making lots of money is like drinking salt water, the more they drink, the thirstier they get.
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/09/02/trumps-immigrant-gulags-a-bonanza-for-private-prison-corporations/

Trump’s Global Gulag Search Expands to 53 Nations. The Trump administration is seeking deals with more and more nations to hold deportees — now with the blessing of the Supreme Court.
https://theintercept.com/2025/06/25/trump-immigrant-deportations-supreme-court/

Harrowing 911 calls from ICE detention center, Dilley Immigration Processing, reveal children unable to breathe, suffering seizures and broken bones: Texas emergency crews dispatched nearly a dozen times in six months, according to call logs
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-detention-center-911-calls-children-b2928990.html

Kristi Noem’s DHS secretly flies a deportation flight to NH, leaving detainees stranded on the tarmac for 12+ hours in a blizzard
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4515451118153-kristi-noems-dhs-secretly-flies-a-deportation-flight-to-nh-leaving-detainees-stranded-on-the-tarmac-for-12-hours-in-a-blizzard?noAds=1&_f=app_share&s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzIyNDIyNDgyNTc%3D

Mother of woman found dead in illegal’s dumpster reveals Trump’s three-word message to her: “Watch what happens.”
https://www.aol.com/articles/mother-woman-found-dead-illegals-170022611.html

Trump’s ICE Is Quietly Stockpiling Weaponry—and It Should Alarm Us All
https://newrepublic.com/article/206994/ice-stockpiling-military-weaponry-trump-forever-war

Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest. The expanded indictment targets protesters who rallied at Cities Church in St Paul against Trump’s immigration surge.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/trump-administration-charges-30-more-people-for-minnesota-church-protest

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
Trump’s Economy Is Hurting Americans — and Setting Us Up for Long-Term Collapse. Trump boasts of a booming economy. He’s dead wrong. A year into Trump 2.0, the affordability crisis is worse than ever.
https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-economy-is-hurting-americans-and-setting-us-up-for-long-term-collapse/?utm_source=Truthout&utm_campaign=29f16c0506-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_27_07_45_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bbb541a1db-a78250997d-654298152

The Trump administration’s macroeconomic agenda harms affordability and raises inequality
https://www.epi.org/publication/the-trump-administrations-macroeconomic-agenda-harms-affordability-and-raises-inequality/

Donald Trump’s fortress economy is starting to hurt America. The pain from trade and immigration restrictions cannot be postponed forever
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/10/09/donald-trumps-fortress-economy-is-starting-to-hurt-america

# Food / Farming / Agriculture / SNAP [Food Stamps] / FDA / USDA
MAGA tried to cancel a nurse for blasting Trump’s cuts to SNAP online. Now she’s receiving a national nursing award
https://www.themarysue.com/maga-callout-nurse-award/

# General News / Boat Strikes
‘Do Not Get Numb to This’: Trump Admin Kills 3 More People in Caribbean
“The illegality is compounding,” said one expert. “Every strike takes us farther from the rule of law.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-blows-up-drug-boat

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
4Chan broke the news of Epstein’s death 38 minutes before anyone else—and the FBI still can’t figure out how
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/janelytvynenko/fdny-review-jeffrey-epstein-4chan-post

Fact Check: Photo allegedly shows Ghislaine Maxwell with Chief Justice John Roberts. Here’s the real story. Posts Misidentify Man Shown in Photo with Ghislaine Maxwell
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/11/posts-misidentify-man-shown-in-photo-with-ghislaine-maxwell/

Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter Vivian Wilson Confirms Emails Between Her Dad & Jeffrey Epstein
https://uinterview.com/news/elon-musks-estranged-daughter-vivian-wilson-confirms-emails-between-her-dad-jeffrey-epstein/

DOJ removed Epstein files related to Trump from releases: Epstein files contain explicit but unsubstantiated claim that Trump abused minor. Department of Justice did not release FBI memos when it uploaded millions of pages of files beginning in December
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/trump-epstein-files-fbi

House Democrats Launch Probe After NPR Finds 53 Missing Pages in Trump-Linked Epstein Files. NPR Finds 53 Missing ‘Trump’ Pages — the DOJ Has No Explanation
https://www.mediaite.com/opinion/epstein-files-npr-finds-53-missing-trump-pages-the-doj-has-no-explanation/

Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney has publicly stated that his client provided information to federal officials about numerous individuals, including Donald Trump and Barack Obama. Maxwell was prepared to speak fully if given legal protection.
https://knewz.com/what-ghislaine-maxwell-told-lawyer-about-donald-trump-and-barack-obama/

Top House Republican says it’s ‘very possible’ Trump Commerce Secretary Lutnick will be deposed over Epstein
https://www.aol.com/articles/commerce-secretary-lutnick-seen-epstein-160033186.html

This photo of Lutnick on Epstein’s island was removed from DOJ files now restored
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/photo-lutnick-epsteins-island-removed-015200542.html

DOJ Gives Shameless Reason for Hiding Photo of Lutnick and Epstein. The commerce secretary was caught lying about his relationship with the late pedophile.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/doj-gives-shameless-reason-for-hiding-photo-of-howard-lutnick-and-jeffrey-epstein/

Republicans not ruling out a subpoena for Lutnick in Epstein investigation. The chair of the House Oversight Committee said there’s a “good possibility” the Commerce secretary’s name comes up in Hillary Clinton’s deposition.
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/26/congress/panel-still-eying-lutnick-for-epstein-testimony-00800838

# Gov / Politics
“Donald Trump has deployed massive amounts of firepower abroad without Congressional approval to use military force.” Schiff warns — and Trump’s Iran buildup is setting off a war-powers fight
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/197eWaYS?s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzIyNDIxMzA4Mzk=&pd=0H1Na41Y&hl=en_US

US authorizes departure of nonemergency personnel from Jerusalem ahead of possible Iran strike
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5758535-jerusalem-non-emergency-personnel-recall-iran-strikes/

Trump shreds the Constitution as he claims he’s ‘entitled’ to third term for outrageous reason, alleging Democrats “cheated like hell” in the 2020 election
https://www.irishstar.com/news/politics/trump-shreds-constitution-claims-hes-36794711.amp

The Trump administration suffered a legal setback after a grand jury declined to indict Democratic lawmakers over alleged sedition. The case was made over a video the lawmakers released in November noting troops do not have to obey “illegal orders.”
https://www.aol.com/news/memo-failure-indict-6-democrats-214520374.html

Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers. Photograph shows conservative activist handing slip to Darin McCann and Marlene Brady holding a similar paper
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/wyoming-republican-lawmakers-checks-house-floor

“First lady Melania Trump is set to make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United States assumes the Security Council Presidency to emphasise education’s role in advancing tolerance and world peace,” the White House said.
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/28/melania-trump-to-preside-over-un-security-council-meeting-white-house-says

Key Diplomat Said US-Iran Deal Was Within Reach. Then Trump Started Bombing. “The Omani FM decided to go public,” suggested one observer, “so that the American people knew that peace was within reach when Trump instead opted for war.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/oman-foreign-minister-iran-deal?utm_source=Common+Dreams&utm_campaign=031adfc329-Week+in+Review%3A+Sat.+2%2F28%2F26+w%2F+fundraiser&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0

Peace ‘within reach’ as Iran agrees no nuclear material stockpile: Oman FM. Oman’s Foreign Minister says most recent indirect talks between US, Iran ‘really advanced, substantially’ and diplomacy must be allowed do its work.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/peace-within-reach-as-iran-agrees-no-nuclear-material-stockpile-oman-fm

# Gov / Politics / Global
6 World Leaders Threatened in China-Linked Campaign Against Shen Yun. Death threat against Australian prime minister is latest in string of Chinese emails threatening leaders of Taiwan, Canada, Italy, Denmark, and South Korea.
https://www.thethinkingconservative.com/6-world-leaders-threatened-in-china-linked-campaign-against-shen-yun/

# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
Florida Continues Its Execution Spree Despite Problematic Track Record. Signs of suffering in Florida’s executions have not deterred Gov. Ron DeSantis from writing a record number of death warrants.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/florida-death-penalty-desantis/

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
A chief judge warns Minnesota’s top prosecutor and ICE: Obey court orders or face contempt
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/26/ice-minnesota-judge-criminal-contempt-00803285

Federal Judge Warns DOJ Officials May Be Forced to Testify Under Oath After 72 Violations: Judge threatens Trump admin with criminal contempt for violating orders ‘again and again and again.’ James Boasberg attempts to hold the White House accountable for disregarding court orders over El Salvador deportation flights
https://theweek.com/politics/trump-boasberg-criminal-contempt-deportation-flights

# LGBTQ / Transgender
A red state’s residents are in chaos after lawmakers yank their IDs.  This immediate revocation, which impacts roughly 1,500 licenses, has triggered lawsuits from the ACLU and created legal uncertainty regarding daily life and essential rights. “People who got this letter on Thursday still had to go to work on Friday. What are they supposed to do?” one advocate told HuffPost.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kansas-anti-trans-drivers-license_n_69a1fc59e4b03f5cc1b3f981

Transgender Kansas Residents Sue Over State’s Invalidation of Driver’s Licenses
“SB 244 is a transparent attempt to deny transgender people autonomy over their own identities and push them out of public life altogether.”
https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/transgender-kansans-challenge-state-law-invalidating-their-drivers-licenses-and-allowing-them-to-be-sued-for-using-public-restrooms

# Media / Press / Mail / Radio / TV
My friend was killed for telling you the truth. Now the powerful are even more desperate to silence us. Murderous governments and armed groups always considered reporters like Marie Colvin a nuisance – now they see them as legitimate targets
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/26/friend-killed-reporting-marie-colvin

‘One Family Is About to Control CBS, CNN, HBO, and TikTok’: Alarm Grows Over Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger. “When Democrats win back power we are going to break up these anti-democratic information conglomerates,” said Sen. Chris Murphy. “All of them.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/paramount-warner-merger-criticism

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical / Chemistry
Striking Nurses From Coast to Coast Stood Up to Corporate Forces and Won
https://truthout.org/articles/striking-nurses-from-coast-to-coast-stood-up-to-corporate-forces-and-won/

‘One Year of Failure’: The Lancet Warns RFK Jr.’s Assault on Science May ‘Take Generations to Repair.’ Kennedy has “made a habit of throwing good money after bad” by promoting “junk science and fringe beliefs.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/rfk-jr-lancet-editorial

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
‘Bombs Will Be Dropping Everywhere’: Trump Launches Illegal Regime Change War Against Iran
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-bombs-iran

Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ against Iran, urges regime change. The president’s statement caps weeks of unsuccessful diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/28/trump-iran-operation-00805558

Trump’s Full Statement on Iran. Several missiles have struck University Street and the Jomhouri area in Tehran, Fars news agency reported. The Israeli army has declared a state of emergency and asked citizens to stay close to shelters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paTLHEKn0rc

OpenAI Reaches Deal With Pentagon to Deploy AI Models on Classified Network. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Feb. 27 that his company has struck a deal with the U.S. Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI)
https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-reaches-deal-deploy-ai-models-us-department-war-classified-network-2026-02-28/

Anthropic’s blowout with military involved use of Claude for nukes. As high stakes as it gets.
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-military-ai-nuclear-strike

# Military / Global
Iran launches retaliatory strikes throughout Middle East after U.S. and Israel attack Iran. Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c204px4zddro

Multiple Arab states that host US assets targeted in retaliation. Iran confirms targeting US bases across the Middle East.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/multiple-gulf-arab-states-that-host-us-assets-targeted-in-iran-retaliation

Tankers Vacate Al Udeid Air Base As U.S. Citizens Are Urged To Leave Israel Immediately. With negotiations floundering and the USS Gerald R. Ford to arrive off Israel, the window for a major air operation is now cracked open.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/tankers-vacate-al-udeid-air-base-as-u-s-citizens-are-urged-to-leave-israel-immediately

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February 27, 2026
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
DHS insists abandoned blind refugee had ‘no disabilities’ after he was found dead in snow
https://www.rawstory.com/nurul-amin-shah-alam-dhs/

A Federal Judge Ruled Wednesday That Deporting People to Countries They’ve Never Been to Is Unlawful, the Trump Admin Had Sent Men to War-Torn South Sudan With No Ties There, in as Little as 6 Hours Without Telling Them Where They Were Going
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/us-judge-rules-trump-policy-of-third-country-deportations-unlawful

Supreme Court says forced labor lawsuit against firm operating ICE facilities can move forward
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/25/supreme-court-ruling-ice-detention-contractor-00797951

Trump admin. paid $129.3 million for New Jersey ICE warehouse: Official plans show the 470,000-square-foot warehouse will be renovated to hold 1,500 people.
https://gothamist.com/news/trump-administration-paid-nearly-130-million-for-nj-warehouse-to-turn-into-detention-center

Trump admin. asks SCOTUS to remove protected status for thousands of Syrian nationals: In an emergency appeal, the federal government asked not only for a TPS rollback, but also for the highest court to weigh in on the president’s future powers to take similar actions. The Trump administration has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/us-government-asks-supreme-court-to-allow-deportation-of-syrian-migrants

SCOTUS denies private prison group immediate appeal in long-running lawsuit over immigrant detainee labor: GEO Group failed to toss out a 2014 lawsuit that alleges it paid individuals in detention as little as $1 per day to perform work in a facility in Colorado.
https://newrepublic.com/post/207034/supreme-court-strikes-private-prison-immunity-case-geo-group

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
Trump’s Own Treasury Official Just Quit — He Objected to Monitoring the Financial Transactions of Somali Immigrants in Minneapolis — the White House Had Issued “Marching Orders” — and a Trump Ally Said: “Trump Needs Something for 2026 on Somalia”
https://www.alternet.org/trump-minneapolis-2675334094/

FedEx Just Sued the Trump Administration for a “Full Refund” of Every Tariff It Paid — After the Supreme Court Ruled 6-3 That $175 Billion in Import Taxes Were Illegal All Along
https://www.aol.com/articles/fedex-sues-trump-full-refund-144802368.html

Trump’s latest move could complicate banking for millions of Americans: ‘It’s a bad idea’
https://marketrealist.com/how-is-trump-planning-to-lockout-immigrants-from-banking/

# Employment / Labor / Unions
Appeals court declines to block Trump’s anti-union EOs. The lone Democratic appointee on a Ninth Circuit three-judge panel suggested that he and his colleagues may reach a different conclusion with the benefit of a “fully developed factual record.”
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/02/appeals-court-declines-block-trumps-anti-union-eos/411726/?oref=ge-home-top-story

# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants
The Trump administration’s favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein. The political winds appear to be at his back. “Unleashing nuclear energy is how we will power American artificial intelligence,” posted US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on X last year. “Nuclear energy provides the constant energy needed to power data centers and release the full potential of American innovation.”
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/the-trump-administrations-favorite-nuclear-startup-has-ties-to-russia-and-epstein/

# FEMA / USAID / Peace Corps
Officials warn disaster response at risk as former and current FEMA leaders clash in court over mass staff cuts
https://www.law360.com/tax-authority/articles/2435457/unions-say-fema-staff-cuts-threaten-disaster-readiness

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included
https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-administration-release-billions-disaster-211412802.html

# Food / Farming / Agriculture / SNAP [Food Stamps] / FDA / USDA
WA farm groups send letter to state leaders over dramatic drop in ag profitability
https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c8f55583-ab0d-4029-adb5-afdfe9f4cbc1.html

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Congressman Robert Garcia DEMANDS that the full transcript of Hillary Clinton’s Epstein deposition be released to the American public within 24 hours. This situation has spun fully out of MAGA’s control…
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/26/congress/dems-hillary-clinton-deposition-demands-00801922

DOJ says it may have illegally withheld parts of the Epstein files — including FBI notes alleging Trump also abused a 13-year-old Epstein victim
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/24/democrats-doj-epstein-files-trump-00795347

The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum was ripped from power, exposed in the Epstein scandal
https://www.afr.com/world/europe/world-economic-forum-ceo-quits-after-epstein-ties-revealed-20260227-p5o5wj

The DOJ Just Accidentally Exposed the Names of 7 People Who Were Cooperating With Federal Prosecutors in the Epstein Case. Buried in the 3 Million Pages Were the Words “Proffer at 500,” Which Means They Were Talking to the Government
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/doj-names-3-people-fbi-once-called-jeffrey-epstein-co-conspirators-rcna258335

The DOJ is still hiding the names of Epstein’s co-conspirators
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article313932008.html

10 alleged Epstein co-conspirators show up in files, partially redacted: US billionaire Leslie Wexner and French modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel are both present in files; Wexner says he has been cleared, while Brunel died by suicide in 2022
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/10-alleged-epstein-co-conspirators-show-up-in-files-partially-redacted-report/3781591

DOJ Releases Names of Epstein ‘Co-Conspirators.’ Lawmakers had complained about redactions in the Epstein files.
https://nationaltoday.com/us/ny/new-york/news/2026/02/10/doj-releases-names-of-epstein-co-conspirators/

DOJ lists hundreds of prominent people named in Epstein files in letter to Congress. The list includes presidents, business leaders and government officials, in addition to cultural icons who have died
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/02/16/doj-lists-hundreds-prominent-people-named-epstein-files-letter-congress/

A single Epstein accuser’s ‘missing’ FBI interviews could unravel everything, and nobody can believe what the government is saying about it. It’s currently unclear whether these specific allegations against President Trump were discussed in the three other interviews that the Justice Department hasn’t released
https://attackofthefanboy.com/politics/a-single-epstein-accusers-missing-fbi-interviews-could-unravel-everything-and-nobody-can-believe-what-the-government-is-saying-about-it/

# Gov / Politics
White House ‘circulating’ 17-page executive order draft to declare emergency over voting
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/apr/24/american-refugees-escape

‘Sad’: MAGA buried over plot to cook up ‘sham national emergency’ to usurp elections
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-elections-2675340112/

Trump Reportedly Mulling Plan to Declare ‘National Emergency’ Paving Way for Major Power Grab
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-reportedly-mulling-plan-to-declare-national-emergency-paving-way-for-federal-elections-takeover/

Pro-Trump attorneys push EO that would give Trump wide power over elections: A group of pro-Trump attorneys and supporters is circulating a draft of a presidential executive order that uses alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 election — of which there is no evidence — to justify a national emergency declaration that they claim would give President Donald Trump sweeping power over voting, multiple sources told ABC News.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pro-trump-attorneys-push-eo-215201036.html

Former DOJ Lawyer Dismantles Trump’s ‘Madcap’ Scheme To Take Over Elections: ‘He Can’t Legally Do It’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/former-doj-lawyer-dismantles-trump-010505523.html

This Trump grift has rotted through our government. It must bring a reckoning soon
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-crypto-grift-latest-corruption-184019872.html

Omar Demands Probe After Police Brutally Arrest State of the Union Guest. “The heavy-handed response to a peaceful guest sends a chilling message about the state of our democracy,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said.
https://truthout.org/articles/omar-demands-probe-after-police-brutally-arrest-state-of-the-union-guest/

Texas woman finds her voter registration mysteriously suspended before election day. Now she’s urging Democrats to act. Are Democrat votes being suppressed? Well maybe those fears are valid as one Texas woman arrived at her polling station to vote only to be told that her voter registration was in “suspense,” meaning her vote may not end up being counted.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/texas-woman-finds-her-voter-registration-mysteriously-suspended-before-election-day-now-shes-urging-democrats-to-act/

# Gov / Politics / Global
France Restricts Access Of U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner’s Dad, After He Ignores Summons
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260223-france-curtails-us-ambassador-kushner-s-access-after-he-fails-to-obey-government-summons

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
Justice Department Announces Murder-For-Hire and Related Charges Against IRGC Asset and Two Local Operatives. Iranian Asset Farhad Shakeri Employed Multiple Associates in the New York City Area to Surveil and Murder a U.S. Citizen of Iranian Origin Who Has Publicly Opposed the Iranian Government. Shakeri Was Tasked by Iranian Regime with Surveilling and Plotting to Assassinate President-Elect Donald J. Trump
https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-murder-hire-and-related-charges-against-irgc-asset-and-two

Family of Ruben Ray Martinez Demands Answers After Grand Jury Declines to Indict ICE Agent Who Killed Him. Lawyers for the family said it wasn’t clear whether the grand jury had been shown footage of officers “dragging Ruben onto the ground and handcuffing him immediately after shooting him three times.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/ruben-martinez

Federal judge threatens to haul Trump officials in for violating court orders
https://newrepublic.com/post/207108/it-ends-today-judge-threatens-doj-dhs-officials-oath

‘Corrupt judge’ bashed for effort to hide Jack Smith’s report
https://www.alternet.org/trump-classified-documents-scandal/

# LGBTQ / Transgender
Kansas Invalidates Transgender People’s IDs After GOP Legislature Passes New Law. The law, which goes into effect on Thursday, provides no grace period for the people it affects.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/kansas-trans-drivers-license-law-assault-on-rights

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical
Trump Healthcare Plans Could Slap Families With $31,000 Deductibles
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-obamacare-plans-deductibles

American says he ‘will die’ after Social Security cut his life-saving Medicare. Christopher Phillips, 46, was beaten with a baseball bat outside a Chick-fil-A in Tampa, Florida, aged 19. The attack left Christopher with a left temporal lobe injury and frontal brain damage, resulting in him having continuous seizures, he claims.
https://www.aol.com/articles/american-says-die-social-security-180921810.html

# Social Services / Programs / Social Security
A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from freezing federal funding for social service programs in five states: Minnesota, California, Illinois, New York and Colorado
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5727806-judge-block-funding-freeze-social-services-programs-democratic-states/

# Technology / AI / Robotics / Social Media Platforms
New report uncovers dangerous tactics used by Google and Microsoft to promote their products: ‘Serves as a distraction.’ While promising tools are indeed emerging, a scathing new report called into question the logic and evidence behind many of these claims.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/generative-ai-technology-climate-impact-report-debunks-claims/

# Veterans / VA
Hundreds of American Heroes Are Fleeing U.S. Because of Trump. America is on the move. Hundreds of thousands of people are packing up boxes, loading U-Hauls, and shipping out of state in an urgent flight towards safety. They’re being propelled by hostile political forces bearing down on them because of who they are, what they believe, or for their medical needs.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/apr/24/american-refugees-escape

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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
ICE chase ends in multi-vehicle crash involving 3 children, N.J. city says
https://www.nj.com/essex/2026/02/ice-chase-ends-in-multi-vehicle-crash-involving-3-children-nj-city-says.html

ICE Barbie’s Thugs Allegedly Threatened Kids with Tasers and Dogs to Give Up Right to Remain
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ice-barbie-thugs-allegedly-threatened-181432360.html

Seized Art, Eavesdropping Guards: Parents Describe a Clampdown at Dilley Detention Center as Kids Shared Their Stories. Detainees told ProPublica that art supplies have been removed in room searches, immigrants have lost access to Gmail and staff hover within earshot during video calls. The Trump administration and private prison operator disputed detainees’ claims.
https://www.propublica.org/article/dilley-detention-center-kids-art-removal

Trump is hiring ‘deportation judges’ with six-figure bonuses, what migrants see on courtroom walls tells the real story
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/doj-deportation-judge-application-responses-b2927218.html

‘Extreme coercion, threats, and fear’: Trump admin trying to deport children in violation of court order
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/extreme-coercion-threats-and-fear-trump-admin-trying-to-deport-children-in-violation-of-court-order-as-plaintiffs-push-to-hold-kristi-noem-and-others-in-contempt-motion-says/amp/

Nebraska DACA recipient freed from ICE custody and deportation case due to program protections. In a twist, Joel Angel-Becerril had sought release on bond but was released altogether at the request of Homeland Security.
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/02/24/nebraska-daca-recipient-freed-from-ice-custody-and-deportation-case-due-to-program-protections/

In a ruling spanning more than 30 pages, the judge found the policy violated federal immigration law and constitutional due process by limiting notice and restricting migrants’ ability to challenge removal. The decision could affect hundreds or potentially 1,000 cases nationwide.
https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/federal-court-blocks-trump-administration-fast-track-deportation-policy

Senior ICE Barbie Official Posts Totally False Information About Violent Arrest of Teen Girl
https://www.thedailybeast.com/senior-ice-barbie-official-posts-totally-false-information-about-violent-arrest-of-teen-girl/

ICE’s Cruelty Goes SO MUCH Deeper Than You May Think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ9imL5CM8U

ICE Barbie Targets Family of 5-Year-Old Boy That ICE Abducted. The Department of Homeland Security has moved to end asylum claims for Liam Conejo Ramos’s family. There have been mounting reports that asylum cases are being routinely dismissed by immigration judges, and lawful asylum-seekers are being taken into ICE custody for expedited removal.
https://newrepublic.com/post/206246/homeland-security-family-5-year-old-boy-ice-abducted-asylum

A Teen Who Went Public Begging for Her Father’s Release From ICE Custody Has Died of Cancer, She Was 17 Years Old and Her Father Was Still Detained When She Died: ‘Her Love Will Endure.’ Ofelia Torres, the daughter of Ruben Torres Maldonado, who was briefly detained by the Department of Homeland Security back in October, died on Friday, Feb. 13
https://people.com/teen-ofelia-torres-who-called-for-dads-release-ice-custody-dies-rare-cancer-11907216

Mostly Blind Refugee Found Dead After Border Patrol Allegedly Dropped Him Off Miles From Home
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/blind-refugee-border-patrol-dead-buffalo-b2927948.html

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
‘A band-aid on a serious wound’: More student-loan borrowers are at risk of Social Security and tax refund seizures once Trump’s pause lifts
https://www.businessinsider.com/student-loan-borrowers-default-social-security-tax-refunds-trump-pause-2026-2

Mike Johnson Stands and Applauds After Trump Says ‘Congressional Action Won’t Be Necessary’ on New Tariffs
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/mike-johnson-stands-applauds-trump-031851112.html

# Education / Schools / Children / Youth
Columbia Institute Leader Resigns Over Epstein Scandal. The head of Columbia University’s brain institute is resigning after newly released emails show he maintained a friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/nyregion/columbia-nobel-winner-epstein-resigns.html?rref=nyregion

The FBI Raided the Home and Office of the Superintendent of the Nation’s Second-Largest School District. The Warrants Are Sealed. No One Is Talking. And Here’s Every Lawsuit, Investigation, and Controversy Swirling Around LAUSD Right Now.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/25/fbi-raids-lausd-offices-superintendent-00798374

# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants / Global
Trump’s Cruelty Is Strangling Cuba — Its Oil Reserves Could Be Empty by March. The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s threatened tariffs on countries that send oil to Cuba, but the crisis persists.
https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-cruelty-is-strangling-cuba-its-oil-reserves-could-be-empty-by-march/

# Environment / Climate / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands
50 Years Ago, America Built a Nuclear ‘Tomb’ To Contain Radioactive Soil. It Now Threatens to Leak. Officially known as the “Runit Dome,” the structure was built by the United States in the late 1970s on Runit Island, part of the Marshall Islands. It contains radioactive waste left behind from Cold War nuclear weapons testing. The U.S. detonated 67 nuclear bombs between 1946 and 1958, turning parts of the region into heavily contaminated zones.
https://www.greenmatters.com/pn/50-years-ago-america-built-a-nuclear-tomb-to-contain-radioactive-soil-it-now-threatens-to-leak

# Food / Farming / Agriculture / SNAP [Food Stamps] / FDA / USDA
Trump mercilessly mocked after ‘bragging’ about kicking people off of food stamps. “Trump didn’t ‘lift’ anyone off food stamps, he kicked them off. He’s forcing millions to go hungry,” Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) posted on X.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-sotu-2675328907/

Trump Claims He ‘Lifted’ 2.4 Million Off Food Stamps – Triggers Instant Backlash Online
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BaGeUQudjbA

USDA to offload HQ building as it prepares to consolidate space and relocate staff. The department plans to move employees around the country by the end of the year.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2026/02/usda-offload-hq-building-it-prepares-consolidate-space-and-relocate-staff/411692/

# General News / Boat Strikes
Four People on Florida Speedboat Killed in Shootout With Cuban Troops. “This is going to be a shitshow,” one social media user said of the deadly encounter, which occurred amid high tensions with the Trump administration. The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to ‘protect its territorial waters.’
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/cuban-border-agents-fire-upon-florida-tagged-speedboat-killing-four

Rubio promises US will ‘act accordingly’ to four people killed on boat in Cuban waters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8c6EICWv_4

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Inside Epstein’s Very Own “Oval Office”: Power, Peacocking, and Printer Toner. Epstein and his coterie had a self-aggrandizing nickname for a private office inside his Manhattan lair.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/epstein-files-oval-office-trump-white-house/

NPR just uncovered something really messed up: the Justice Department quietly kept dozens of Epstein related pages about trump OUT of the public database. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the withholding is a potential crime.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/investigation-reveals-doj-withheld-epstein-files-mentioning-trump

Clintons to face questions from lawmakers this week over Epstein ties
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/clintons-testify-epstein-files-house

DOJ email called Epstein death a ‘murder,’ newly released files show. New doubts surrounding the circumstances of Epstein’s death have come up in the last month, after a draft version of a press release announcing the incident appeared to be dated Aug. 9, one day before he was found dead. Officials said it was a typo and the draft was never released.
https://san.com/media-miss/doj-email-called-epstein-death-a-murder-newly-released-files-show/?lid=ctzlqwvm9dzn&utm_source=Straight%2BArrow%2BNews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Your%20Unbiased%20Updates%20Newsletter:%20February%2026,%202026

Justice Department says it’s reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld
https://apnews.com/article/epstein-justice-department-trump-793e47b09863f5a55e54040c891291d8

Epstein files mention a woman’s claim against Trump, but key FBI memos about her account are missing
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/doj-not-released-epstein-files-related-woman-made-allegation-trump-rcna260672

# Gov / Politics
Top Dems Reportedly Working to Sabotage Bill to Stop Trump War With Iran. Rep. Ro Khanna said the Democrats trying to kill the bill were beholden to “powerful interests that are itching to have regime change in Iran.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/dems-sabotage-iran-war-powers-resolution

Democrats demand special counsel investigation of Bondi, accusing her of perjury
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5753607-bondi-perjury-trump-evidence/

Trump vows, ‘We will always protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid,’ but his signature tax cuts shortened their life span
https://fortune.com/2026/02/24/trump-social-security-medicare-medicaid-tax-cut-obbba-insolvent/

Rep. Summer Lee says she’ll introduce articles of impeachment against Bondi
https://www.tag24.com/news/politics/politicians/congresswoman-summer-lee-to-introduce-articles-of-impeachment-against-pam-bondi-3473993

GOP hits point of no return on ‘dangerous bill’ some Republicans refuse to push through
https://www.rawstory.com/gop-health-care-2675338566/

Democrats Ask Pam Bondi If Trump Is Under Active Investigation Related To Epstein
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/epstein-files-trump-accuser-pam-bondi_n_699f9e60e4b01b76c0e3a69d

# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
Democrats Demand Answers for Federal Prison Staffing Shortage After Corrections Officers Flee for ICE Jobs. Citing a ProPublica investigation that found that workers at federal lockups had been lured away to ICE, lawmakers asked how the Federal Bureau of Prisons plans to address the agency’s “unsafe conditions” and “pervasive” shortages of critical staff.
https://www.propublica.org/article/bop-prison-staffing-shortages-ice-democrats-william-marshall

FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel and Susie Wiles phone records in federal Trump FBI investigation
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/25/fbi-kash-patel-trump-mar-a-lago-documents

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
Did Clarence Thomas Commit a Crime That Could Get Him 5 Years in a Virginia State Penitentiary? Clarence Thomas Broke the Law. Why Is He Not Being Prosecuted? The debate about whether Supreme Court justices are bound by ethics rules drew attention away from the fact that Clarence Thomas’s conduct violated federal laws.
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/clarence-thomas-supreme-court-gifts-felony/

# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services [HHS]
VP Vance announces US halting some Medicaid payments to Minnesota amid fraud scandal. The move comes after President Donald Trump tapped Vance to lead his administration’s nationwide response to public welfare fraud, highlighting recent high-profile revelations of large-scale public fraud in Minneapolis.
https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/vp-vance-announces-us-halting-some-medicaid-payments-minnesota-amid-fraud

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical
RFK Jr. Fired Every Vaccine Expert on the Advisory Panel and Replaced Them With Skeptics. The CDC Then Dropped 7 Childhood Vaccines From the Recommended List. Now 15 States Are Suing. Here’s What Got Cut.
https://www.statnews.com/2025/06/09/rfk-jr-fires-every-member-of-cdc-vaccine-expert-panel-acip/

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
US Defense Secrets Sold to Russians for Millions in Crypto
https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/defense-contractor-employee-jailed-for.html

Hegseth Demands Anthropic Let Military Use AI However It Wants—Even for Autonomous Killer Drones and Spying On Americans. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the company that owns the AI assistant Claude would be punished unless it drops all ethical guidelines
https://www.commondreams.org/news/hegseth-jawbones-anthropic

Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2026/02/25/pentagon-appeals-order-blocking-sen-mark-kellys-punishment-call-resist-unlawful-orders.html

# Transportation / Trucking
New Photo Verification Requirement Could Prevent Over a Million Drivers From Legally Operating Their Vehicles
https://thehill.com/homenews/5738300-texans-must-prove-legal-status-to-register-vehicles-after-new-dmv-rule/

Texas adds new ID restrictions on vehicle registrations and renewals. The restrictions, which went into effect on Nov. 18, could upend the ability of many undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/25/texas-dmv-id-restriction-registration-renewal-immigration/

# Water / Lakes / Oceans / Rivers
Researchers reveal massive underwater ‘graveyard’ linked to US officials: ‘These … have unforeseen, long-term consequences.’ As Earth.com put it, this area has become a “graveyard” for then-legal industrial waste from the 1930s-1970s. In this study, researchers spotted 27,000 barrel-shaped objects on the seafloor among the over 300,000 that were estimated to have been dumped.
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/industrial-dump-site-los-angeles-researchers-discovery/#:~:text=As%20Earth.com%20put%20it,estimated%20to%20have%20been%20dumped.

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February 25, 2026
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
ICE agents pepper-spray and tackle 80-year-old man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYmEbqOwylo

An update on the DOJ’s lawsuit against NYC’s sanctuary protections: AG James files amicus brief defending NYC sanctuary city laws after federal challenge
https://www.amny.com/law/ag-james-amicus-brief-nyc-sanctuary-city-laws/

Justice Department Publishes List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-publishes-list-sanctuary-jurisdictions

New Jersey U.S. Rep. introduces “Local Taxpayer Protection Act” to cut costs of controversial ICE warehouse in Roxbury: The bill proposes the creation of a DHS grant program to reimburse cities for the opening of new immigration detention facilities.
https://documentedny.com/2026/02/25/ice-detention-bill-democrats/

Immigrants detained in Minnesota released from detention without their documents: Lawyers are reporting that ICE is regularly taking away their clients’ work permits, Social Security cards, licenses and other key documentation.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/ice-detention-keeping-not-returning-immigration-documents-work-permits/

Key witness to Texas ICE shooting dies in car crash in San Antonio: Joshua Orta, the only known person to see agents shoot and kill Ruben Ray Martinez last year, died in a separate incident on Saturday, his attorneys confirmed
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-ice-killing-witness-dies-21917913.php

Former ICE Instructor Says the Agency Cut Training Time Nearly in Half and Lied to Congress About It. “ICE is teaching cadets to violate the Constitution,” the whistleblower also claimed at a forum held by Capitol Hill Democrats
https://people.com/former-ice-instructor-says-agency-cut-training-time-nearly-in-half-11913327

Legal advocacy groups file federal lawsuit challenging “new form” of family separation: Four child plaintiffs allege that the Office of Refugee Resettlement is illegally separating immigrant children from their parents and family sponsors.
https://democracyforward.org/news/press-releases/federal-lawsuit-challenges-family-separation-of-immigrant-children/

Border Wall Being Built in Texas National Park Will Cause ‘Irreparable Damage’ to Wildlife, Expert Says. Border Wall Being Built in Texas National Park Will Cause ‘Irreparable Damage’ to Wildlife, Expert Says
https://www.greenmatters.com/pn/border-wall-being-built-in-texas-national-park-will-cause-irreparable-damage-to-wildlife-expert-says

Trump’s immigration crackdown is straining federal courts. Judges are raising the alarm
Federal judges around the country are scrambling to address a deluge of lawsuits from immigrants locked up under the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign
https://www.fltimes.com/news/nation/trumps-immigration-crackdown-is-straining-federal-courts-judges-are-raising-the-alarm/article_376db20a-3018-5d7d-a0fc-adc4b2eefdbb.html

Trump’s immigration crackdown forces federal judges to dismiss criminal cases, including one involving the Sinaloa cartel. Guillermo Zambrano faced at least 10 years in federal prison if convicted of working with Sinaloa cartel associates — but then ICE sought to deport him last June. Now he faces none.
https://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/197PXJ3H?s=a3&share_destination_id=MjUxNTI2Njg4LTE3NzE5ODg1MDU2OTQ=&pd=0H1Na41Y&hl=en_US

An IT worker was hired by Border Patrol to help with their systems. Agents arrested him instead. Border Patrol hired a Venezuelan asylum seeker and arrested him when he showed up for work, he says
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/border-patrol-arrest-worker-alligator-alcatraz-b2926862.html

Army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.: “Thank you for your service…should mean something”
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/across_america/army-veteran-faces-deportation-after-50-years-in-u-s-thank-you-for-your-service/article_be2494bc-ce72-4cf9-885d-549a6033a156.html

# Consumer Protection / Product Safety
Fate of CFPB employees hang in the balance as judges consider agency’s future. The Trump administration is seeking authority to lay off nearly all employees at the consumer watchdog.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/02/fate-cfpb-employees-hang-balance-judges-consider-agencys-future/411662/
CFPB: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/the-bureau/

# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
Trump admin. weighs executive order requiring banks to collect citizenship information: Under consideration by the Treasury Department, the order could compel banks to ask new and existing customers for documentation, like passports.
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/24/trump-banks-immigrants-citizenship-requirements

After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
https://www.edgemedianetwork.com/story/163516/after-supreme-court-rebuke-democrats-call-for-government-to-refund-billions-in

# Employment / Labor / Unions
Over a quarter million federal jobs reduced in 2025 from nearly two dozen agencies
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/nearly-two-dozen-largest-federal-222400488.html

# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
‘There’s gonna be more’: Expert shares where more Trump dirt may be found in Epstein files
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-epstein-2675328243/

‘The courts will catch up to them’: McCaskill on Trump-related files missing from DOJ release. NPR and MS NOW report the the DOJ withheld dozens of pages of FBI interviews from its Epstein files release, including interviews with a woman known to have accused President Trump of sexually abusing her when she was a minor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chH_JqQE3Wg

I gave Andrew a naked massage at Buckingham Palace, the £75 bill paid by the Royal Family’s Coutts bank cheque
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15585907/Andrew-naked-massage-Buckingham-Palace-Royal-Family-Coutts-bank.html

Transcript: Trump Epstein Scandal Takes Damning Turn as Dem Drops Bomb
As new revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein saga threaten the president, a legal expert decodes what we just learned—and lays out a roadmap to what will happen now.
https://newrepublic.com/article/207010/transcript-trump-epstein-scandal-takes-damning-turn-dem-drops-bomb

’13-14 yr old girl was forced to…’: DoJ drops Epstein bombshell with explosive claims on Trump, Musk. The Justice Department has released the final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files, dumping more than 300 million pages of records, emails, images, and videos into the public domain after months of delay. Among the newly surfaced material is a 2013 email referencing Elon Musk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMpBL1nLQlk

Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee: ‘Possible cover-up’ over missing Epstein documents
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-epstein-files-missing-robert-garcia-11578586

“I’ll Name Them Right Here!” Massie Blasts DOJ Over Epstein Files, Publicly Lists Who Should Face Charges. Massie read the names into the record, and dared DOJ to move. “Congress created the Department of Justice. Congress funds the Department of Justice, and Congress oversees the Department of Justice. When will we see justice?” Massie, a Kentucky Republican, stated in comments shared by his office.
https://www.inquisitr.com/ill-name-them-right-here-massie-blasts-doj-over-epstein-files-publicly-lists-who-should-face-charges

MS NOW’s Lisa Rubin Explains ‘How We Know’ Missing Epstein Pages Are FBI Memos Of Victim’s Trump Allegations. A woman who came forward in July 2019 to accuse Jeffrey Epstein of assaulting and raping her several times in the 1980s, beginning when she was just 13, is also a Trump accuser featured in the Epstein files.
https://www.ms.now/news/epstein-files-trump-allegation

Jeffrey Epstein’s Brother Hangs Up During Interview After Being Asked If Cares About The Victims
https://www.the-independent.com/bulletin/news/epstein-brother-piers-morgan-interview-b2926478.html

# Gov / Politics
‘Crazy’: Trump blasts Dem policies, SCOTUS tariff ruling in wide-ranging State of Union
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_0f2b0444-ed47-4f09-9fe8-4e24a2391a3a.html

Leader Jeffries on eve of State of the Union: ‘Donald Trump’s presidency has been a complete and total failure’
https://thepoliticalradar.com/2026/02/24/leader-jeffries-on-eve-of-state-of-the-union-donald-trumps-presidency-has-been-a-complete-and-total-failure/

“No Shame Anymore,” Barack Obama Says — Breaks Silence After Trump Shares Controversial Video on Truth Social. The episode reflects a loss of decorum and respect for public office. “There doesn’t seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum,” he said.
https://san.com/cc/obama-condemns-video-trump-posted-showing-him-michelle-obama-as-apes/

Gorsuch lays groundwork for Supreme Court plan to derail Dem president no matter what
https://www.alternet.org/send/gorsuch-supreme-court/

Trump’s social media meltdown reaches a new low, targeting a beloved former first lady with an outrageous claim
https://attackofthefanboy.com/politics/trumps-social-media-meltdown-reaches-a-new-low-targeting-a-beloved-former-first-lady-with-an-outrageous-claim/

Why is Trump’s administration arguing drugging women isn’t harmful? Rosalie Markezich’s boyfriend used her personal information to order abortion pills from California and have them delivered through the U.S. mail. He then pressured and coerced her into taking the drugs, killing her unborn child. Recently, the Trump administration told a federal court that what happened to her doesn’t constitute “immediate harm.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/5750704-why-is-trumps-administration-arguing-drugging-women-isnt-harmful/

# Gov / Politics / Global
As war looms, indicted al-Qaeda chief has been under Iranian regime’s protection for years. Nukes, missiles, terrorist proxies — and al-Qaeda? The Iranian regime’s seemingly unlikely partnership with the jihadist group has been largely unremarked upon in the lead up to possible war.
https://justthenews.com/government/security/war-looms-indicted-al-qaeda-chief-has-been-under-iranian-regime-protection-many

Two Commonwealth countries have backed plans for Andrew to be removed from Line of Succession, “The bottom line is no one is above the law.” Ousting a member of the Royal Family from the line of succession requires approval from the U.K. government, but from all 14 Commonwealth countries that King Charles serves as head of state.
https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/countries-back-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-removed-from-succession/

Mexican President Sheinbaum Weighs Legal Action Over Elon Musk Posts Claiming She ‘Only Says What Her Cartel Bosses Tell Her’
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mexico-president-considers-suing-elon-musk_n_699ecbcce4b0967090fda6d7

# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis plotted Trump case closely with Biden DOJ, J6 Democrats, memos show. Just the News and America First Legal win access to 8,000 pages of documents after extensive open records litigation. The memos include revelations on how Joe Biden waived Trump’s executive privilege specifically to aid Georgia prosecutors.
https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/wedfani-files-georgia-prosecutor-coordinated-trump-case-closely

Former federal prosecutors urge Pam Bondi to allow independent investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti
https://prosecutorsalliance.org/release-letter-doj-mn-investigations/

Grand jury refuses to indict 6 Congressional Democrats, rebuking DOJ: “We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now, Americans trust their military, but that trust is at risk. This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens like us. You all swore an oath to protect and defend this constitution,” the lawmakers said in the video.
https://www.borderreport.com/news/grand-jury-refuses-to-indict-6-congressional-democrats-rebuking-doj/

# Medical / Science / Research / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical
“Utterly Disgusting:” Elon Musk Slams The New York Times for Framing Pedophilia as a Disorder, Not a Crime
https://www.aol.com/articles/utterly-disgusting-elon-musk-slams-160415746.html

Nurses union strikes deal with NewYork-Presbyterian, ending historic strike: Ninety-three percent of the bargaining unit voted to ratify a three-year contract that includes raises, stronger language on job security and safeguards against AI
https://www.nysna.org/press/after-41-days-historic-nurse-strike-ends

# Military / Department of Defense [DOD]
Trump’s top general is quietly sounding the alarm about a hidden factor that could make an Iran war catastrophic. A military intervention will be costly.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/news/trumps-top-general-is-quietly-sounding-the-alarm-about-a-hidden-factor-that-could-make-an-iran-war-catastrophic/

Straight Talk On State Of U.S. Airlift Capabilities From General Who Ran Air Mobility Command
https://www.twz.com/air/straight-talk-on-state-of-u-s-airlift-capabilities-from-general-who-ran-air-mobility-command

# Planetary / Solar Activity
A Plume of Lithium Taints Earth’s Atmosphere. Scientists Just Linked It to Returning SpaceX Rockets. Space junk returning to the Earth is introducing metal pollution to the pristine upper atmosphere as it burns up on re-entry, a new study has found.
https://www.sciencealert.com/lithium-plume-in-our-atmosphere-traced-back-to-returning-spacex-rocket

# Water / Lakes / Oceans / Rivers
Researchers sound alarm on ‘irreversible’ crisis in world’s water supply: ‘Already bankrupt.’ The report warns humanity is edging into what researchers call “water bankruptcy.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/researchers-sound-alarm-irreversible-crisis-040500700.html

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