đŞ Trump Slams Omar and Tlaib as âLunaticsâ After SOTU Heckling, Calls for Deportation
President Donald Trump fired back sharply at Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib on February 25, 2026, via Truth Social after the two interrupted his State of the Union address the previous night by shouting accusations like âYou have killed Americansâ during his remarks on immigration enforcement and related issues in Minnesota. Trump described their behavior as screaming uncontrollably with âbulging, bloodshot eyes of crazy people,â labeled them âLow IQ,â âLUNATICS,â âmentally deranged and sickâ individuals who âlook like they should be institutionalized,â and urged sending them âback from where they came â as fast as possibleâ because they are âCrooked and Corrupt Politiciansâ who damage the country. The exchange stemmed from Trumpâs comments on protecting American citizens over illegal aliens, fraud in Minnesotaâs Somali community, and criticisms of Democratic policies on immigration, which prompted the outbursts from the congresswomen.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, The Washington Examiner
đłď¸ Trump Urges Congress to Prioritize Voter ID Legislation Before All Else
In his State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, President Trump pressed Congress to pass the SAVE America Act immediately, describing it as common-sense, country-saving legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID to cast ballots in federal elections; he insisted this must happen before anything else, claiming cheating is rampant in elections, Democrats oppose the measure because they want to cheat given their unpopular policies, and an overwhelming bipartisan majority of Americans support voter ID, while also directing comments toward Senate leaders to advance the bill amid a partial DHS funding shutdown tied to immigration disputes.
Sources: The Washington Times, FOX News
đ° Trump Jabs Pelosi During Push for Congressional Insider Trading Ban
In his State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay, a bill introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil that would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from buying individual publicly traded stocks while requiring advance public disclosure before any sales, going further than the 2012 STOCK Actâs disclosure rules. Trump emphasized preventing lawmakers from profiting corruptly from insider information, which drew bipartisan applause including from some Democrats, prompting him to quip about former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with âDid Nancy Pelosi stand up â if sheâs here? Doubt it,â referencing longstanding conservative criticisms of her familyâs stock trading success. The moment sparked online amusement among right-leaning observers who viewed it as a pointed dig at perceived hypocrisy.
Sources: The Independent Journal Review, The New York Post
đŞ Spanbergerâs Bipartisan Backlash: Democratic Rebuttal to Trumpâs SOTU Irks Left and Right Alike
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the official Democratic response to President Donald Trumpâs February 24, 2026, State of the Union address from Colonial Williamsburg, hammering the president on failing to lower costs, ensure safety, and work for everyday Americans while accusing him of lying, scapegoating, and corruption. The speech, which posed rhetorical questions about affordability and safety that she answered in the negative and criticized Trumpâs tariffs and immigration policies, quickly drew fire from both sides; progressives slammed the choice of venue tied to historical slavery as tone-deaf and accused her of appealing to moderates or âMAGA Lite,â while conservatives highlighted her hypocrisy in preaching affordability after proposing tax hikes on high earners, services, investments, firearms, and more shortly after taking office, plus her decision to end Virginiaâs ICE cooperation.
Sources: Legal Insurrection, FOX News
đ¨ The FBI Executes Search Warrants at LAUSD Superintendentâs Home and Office
Federal agents from the FBI served court-authorized search warrants on February 25, 2026, at the San Pedro home and downtown Los Angeles headquarters office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who has led the nationâs second-largest school system since 2022. Authorities confirmed the raids as part of an ongoing federal investigation but provided no details on the nature of the probe, with affidavits sealed by court order and spokespeople declining further comment; some reports noted additional searches tied to the matter in Florida, though the reason remains undisclosed and non-violent according to anonymous sources. The district acknowledged law enforcement activity at its facilities without elaborating.
Sources: The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post
đ˘ The Party for Socialism & Liberation Is Coaching High Schoolers on Anti-ICE Walkouts
A Marxist-Leninist outfit called the Party for Socialism and Liberation, fresh off its role in backing anti-Israel campus encampments tied to pro-Hamas causes, has turned its attention to recruiting and training high school students in Georgia. Through webinars and a dedicated Telegram channel, PSL members have been instructing teens on how to stage walkouts against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, labeling ICE agents as terrorists while supplying protest materials, teach-in resources, bail fund connections for potential arrests, and tips on forming âICE Out Committeesâ at schools. The group praises recent actions like a January 30 multi-school walkout in Georgia involving over 100 campuses and pushes students to escalate efforts, even suggesting that large-scale participation makes suspensions less likely. PSL speakers have not shied away from urging kids to defy parental views seen as aligned with enforcement, framing the cause as a moral imperative against âmasked terroristsâ in communities.
Sources: The Washington Free Beacon, FOX News
đ° Microsoftâs AI News Partnerships Spark Conservative Concerns Over Editorial Influence
Microsoft announced collaborations with news organizations and journalism programs to integrate generative AI tools for tasks like research assistance, source identification, content translation, and operational efficiency in newsrooms, framing the effort as support for a sustainable and responsible information ecosystem. The initiatives include partnerships with outlets such as Semafor and funding for AI training in metro journalism through programs backed by Microsoft and others. Critics, particularly from conservative viewpoints, express apprehension that the companyâs vast reach and resources could enable indirect influence over news framing and political narratives, especially with major elections approaching, even though Microsoft emphasizes editorial independence remains with publishers.
Sources: The Epoch Times, Reuters
âď¸ California Parole Board Approves Release of Serial Child Molester Under Elderly Program
The California Board of Parole Hearings has granted parole to 64-year-old David Allen Funston, convicted in 1999 of 16 counts of kidnapping and child molestation for a 1995 crime spree in Sacramento County where he lured eight children aged 3 to 7 with candy and toys, then raped and beat them. Initially denied parole in 2022, Funston became eligible under the stateâs Elderly Parole Program for inmates over 50 who have served at least 20 years; the board found him suitable in September 2025, and reaffirmed the decision on February 18, 2026, despite Governor Gavin Newsomâs request for review. Victims, former prosecutors like Anne Marie Schubert, and Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper have voiced strong outrage, calling Funston a dangerous predator who cannot be rehabilitated and urging consideration for civil commitment as a sexually violent predator instead of release; his exact release date and location remain undisclosed for safety reasons.
Sources: ZeroHedge, The Los Angeles Times
đŽââď¸ NYPD Officers Assaulted with Snowballs in Washington Square Park Chaos
During a massive, organized snowball fight in Manhattanâs Washington Square Park on February 23 amid a historic blizzard, a crowd pelted responding NYPD officers with snowballs, ice chunks, and possibly rocks, striking several in the head and face. Multiple officers were injured enough to require EMS transport to a hospital in stable condition, prompting the NYPD to classify the acts as criminal assaults, release images of suspects wanted for questioning, and launch an investigation. While police unions and officials condemned the deliberate targeting as disgraceful and dangerous, Mayor Zohran Mamdani downplayed it as kids having fun in a snowball fight that got out of hand, drawing sharp criticism for his tepid call for respect toward officers without strong condemnation or support for charges; the incident highlights ongoing tensions over law enforcement respect in the city.
Sources: Legal Insurrection, ABC7 New York City
â ď¸ Cop Killer Sentenced to Life Without Parole Still Registered to Vote in Michigan
A Michigan man named Joshua Michael Bauman, who brutally murdered off-duty Port Huron Police Lt. Joel Michael Wood in 2018 by tracking his estranged wife, kicking in an apartment door, and shooting the officer multiple times including a final headshot while also wounding others, received a life sentence without parole in 2021. Despite this felony conviction and incarceration, Bauman registered to vote in October 2020 while awaiting trial in jail, cast a ballot in the November 2020 election, and remains on the stateâs permanent absentee voter list with a forwarding address, even though Michigan law bars sentenced felons from voting and highlights ongoing questions about voter roll maintenance under the current secretary of state.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, The Times-Herald
â ď¸ Cuban Coast Guard Kills Four in Shootout with Florida-Registered Speedboat
Cubaâs Interior Ministry reports that its coast guard forces engaged in a firefight with a Florida-registered speedboat that entered territorial waters near Cayo Falcones in Villa Clara province on February 25, 2026. According to Havanaâs account, the patrol vessel approached the boat for identification purposes when shots came from the vessel, injuring the Cuban commander. Cuban personnel returned fire, killing four individuals on the boat and wounding six others, who received medical attention afterward. The ministry labeled the boat as illegal and emphasized Cubaâs right to defend its waters, while Floridaâs Attorney General has launched an investigation and questioned the reliability of Cuban claims.
đ˘ U.S. Treasury Hammers Iranâs Shadow Oil Fleet and Missile Supply Chains
The U.S. Treasury Department, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control, slapped sanctions on February 25, 2026, targeting over 30 individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iranâs illicit petroleum trade and ballistic missile programs. This action hits Iranâs so-called âshadow fleetâ of ships that sneak millions of barrels of oil to market, dodging sanctions and funneling cash to the regimeâs repression at home, terrorist proxies abroad, and weapons buildup. Additional targets include networks in Iran, Turkey, and the UAE that procure precursor chemicals and machinery for the IRGC and Ministry of Defense to rebuild ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons capabilities, plus drone proliferation efforts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that Iran prioritizes these malign activities over its peopleâs welfare, and the moves align with the Trump administrationâs resumed maximum pressure campaign, which has sanctioned over 875 related targets since 2025.
Sources: The New York Post, US Treasury Dept
âď¸ Peruvian Court Shields Chinese-Run Chancay Port from Regulator Scrutiny
A lower court in Peru issued a ruling on January 29 that blocks the national transport infrastructure regulator Ositran from applying its usual powers of regulation, supervision, oversight, and sanctions to the Chancay megaport. This deepwater facility, north of Lima and valued at around $1.3 billion, is majority-controlled by Chinaâs state-owned Cosco Shipping. The decision, which partially upheld a constitutional protection claim by the operator, has sparked fresh U.S. concerns about Peru potentially losing grip on critical infrastructure to Beijing, with the State Department calling attention to âpredatory Chinese ownersâ and backing Peruâs right to monitor such assets. Ositran plans to appeal, arguing no other major port escapes similar oversight and users could face risks without it.
Sources: The Epoch Times, FOX News
đ Hezbollah Signals Restraint in Potential US-Iran Clash if Strikes Stay Limited
A senior Hezbollah official, speaking anonymously to AFP, stated that the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group will refrain from military intervention if the United States conducts only limited strikes against Iran. The official emphasized that any perceived US effort to topple the Iranian regime or directly target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would cross a red line and prompt Hezbollah to join the fight. This comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Lebanese authorities expressing fears of broader escalation and Israel warning of severe retaliation against Lebanonâincluding civilian infrastructureâif Hezbollah gets involved. The groupâs position reflects its current weakened state after recent losses, while still underscoring its close ties to Tehran.
Sources: The Times of Israel, ZeroHedge
đ¨ UK Police Allegedly Used Official Cars to Ferry Girls to Grooming Gang Abuse Sites
A fresh report spotlighted by Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe relays harrowing survivor testimony accusing certain British police officers of direct involvement in organized child sexual exploitation networks. The account details how officers allegedly drove police cars to move young girlsâsome as young as 12âto sites for repeated sexual assaults, torture, and filmed abuse by mostly Pakistani-heritage perpetrators, with events mockingly termed âcop nightsâ and cash payments exchanged for cooperation. This adds fuel to long-running criticisms of institutional failures in cases like Rotherham, Rochdale, and Telford, where authorities supposedly turned a blind eye or worse to protect community relations over child safety.
Sources: The UK Telegraph, The UK Sun