today’s hot news
Prolific stock trader Nancy Pelosi assures us she’s not in Congress for money
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed on Wednesday that she did not join Congress for the money, though her net worth has dramatically increased through investments during her decades on Capitol Hill. Pelosi touted that she was the highest paid congressperson...
CENTCOM reports minimal damage to U.S. bases; no casualties
(The Center Square) – U.S. Central Command has confirmed that despite missile and drone attacks on bases in the Middle East, there are no reports of casualties or “combat-related injuries,” and damage to American installations has been “minimal.” CENTCOM added...
Blue state judges appoint new US attorney, who is promptly fired by DOJ
A federal court in Virginia attempted to appoint its own U.S. attorney this week, only to see the Justice Department shut the appointment down Friday. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) appointed veteran litigator James Hundley as...
Nicki Minaj trolls Internet with Trump in Barbie pink as a tribute for President’s Day
Pop provocateur Nicki Minaj lit up Presidents’ Day with a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Donald Trump—and predictably, the outrage machine roared to life. Happy #PresidentsDay pic.twitter.com/uVvRK4MnJ5 — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 16, 2026 The 43-year-old rap...
Shapiro asked whether Jewish Democrat who supports Israel can win elections
Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was asked Thursday whether a Jewish Democrat who supports Israel can still win elections, but he dodged the question. During an interview with Bret Baier on “Special Report,” Baier asked Shapiro whether a Jewish Democrat who...
BS daily political cartoons: Trump’s got the piggy by the tail
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White House suspends Microsoft from green card program over H-1 B fraud
The Trump administration is cutting one of America’s biggest tech companies out of a major green card program over alleged visa fraud. Vice President JD Vance announced Thursday that Microsoft is being suspended from a Department of Labor program employers use to...
DNC sues Trump over $20M political ad campaign funded by taxpayers
(The Center Square) – The Democratic National Committee is suing the Trump administration for using millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund what they claim are political television advertisements only weeks before the 2026 midterm elections. Without...
USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego after long deployment
(The Center Square) – The USS Abraham Lincoln returned Thursday to San Diego and the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd after the aircraft carrier's extended deployment in the Middle East. Thousands of loved ones gathered around noon PDT at Naval Air Station North...
California county drops restrictions on red dot sights, weapon lights for concealed carry after lawsuit
A California county agreed Thursday to end enforcement of restrictions about which firearms and accessories could be used by those with concealed carry permits. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) sued the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office in June, accusing it of...
Texas can’t spend $50M for ibogaine trials. Feds may fill the gap
(The Center Square) – Texas set aside $50 million for the psychoactive drug ibogaine trials on the condition that someone else match it. No drug company submitted a qualifying proposal. The federal government has offered to match state investments instead. Lt....
DOJ launches “Tour against Hate” to address antisemitism nationwide
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a new national initiative to target antisemitism. It’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism launched a new “American Tour Against Hate,” led by its chair, Leo Terrell. Its first event will be held...
