As the Trump administration vows to retaliate against people for their political speech, the 3 million-plus people applying for immigration status changes will now be required to provide the government with their social media handles. bit.ly/4aE5uKa

The new SAVE Act’s “show your papers” requirement is a direct attack on the freedom to vote. bit.ly/4rA2p4R

Airport security screeners across the U.S. received a fraction of their usual pay on Friday as the partial government shutdown drags on, increasing the risk that more officers will call in sick to take second jobs, or even quit.

California AG Rob Bonta said on February 26 the state was already investigating Paramount Skydance's bid for Warner Bros Discovery and will be 'vigorous' in its review. Paramount beat Netflix in a months-long battle for the Hollywood studio reut.rs/4u0SHKz

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Friday the Department of Justice had unsealed an indictment charging 30 additional people in a case stemming from an ICE protest at a Minnesota church.

Trump lies: "I don't know anything about the Epstein files. I've been fully exonerated."

after disappearing from public view for two days, Trump returned today sounding exhausted and not looking healthy (photos via Getty and by Heather Diehl and Andrew Harnik)

Republicans have set a new precedent: that our Ovetsight Committee can bring in current or former Presidents. It’s time to bring in President Donald Trump.

Thoughts - There is never two sides to a story. Life is complex. There are always multiple views on people and events. Even expert witnesses in trials misremember.

Bill Clinton testifies about ties to Jeffrey Epstein: ‘I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong’ – live. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit. www.bbc.com/news/article...

AP reports >> Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI. apnews.com/article/bloc...

The Warning Signs Flashing From the Tech-Heavy Bloat of the S&P 500. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

US urges its citizens to leave Israel immediately amid strike threat to Iran. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

AP reports >> US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say. apnews.com/article/mili...

Ukraine’s cash-strapped government received a small reprieve in the early hours today after the International Monetary Fund approved a new $8.1 billion loan to the war-torn country.

Fearing Russian infiltration, the Finnish government is studying some of the hundreds of properties that have been bought near critical infrastructure and sensitive sites. Read The Big Take: bloom.bg/4rGhtON 📷️: Bloomberg

President Donald Trump may continue constructing a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House, a Washington federal judge held in a ruling that dealt an initial blow to historic preservationists who tried to halt the project.

Stock Market Today: Major Indexes Plummet After Inflation Reading Comes in Hotter Than Expected; Dow Sheds 600 Points; Nvidia Shares Fall Further. www.investopedia.com/stock-market...

Wall Street is on course for a downbeat end to a week dogged by worries that AI will wreak havoc on a swathe of service industries — fears that have already hit stocks in sectors like software, wealth management, and real estate. ~ Yahoo Finance

KTLA News has posted this on their -X- account 👇 ktla.com/hill-politic...

An Epstein survivor made serious allegations against President Trump that she says happened when she was a minor — serious enough that the FBI interviewed her multiple times. Yet, those files have now gone missing. There has never been a bigger cover up in modern American history. End it now.

Everything about today’s deposition showed how deeply unserious the GOP is about investigating Epstein’s crimes. From asking questions about UFOs, to not a single GOP member attending a key deposition, to failing to hold Pam Bondi accountable for violating the law. This is not a game.

Secretary Clinton was crystal clear: she never met Jeffrey Epstein, never went to the island, and never rode on his plane. It’s time to bring in President Trump for testimony under oath.

AP reports >> NTSB chair slams House aviation bill as ‘watered-down’ after 67 deaths near Washington. apnews.com/article/wash...

Today I rolled out a comprehensive anti-fraud package that strengthens oversight, improves detection, expands enforcement, and increases penalties to protect taxpayer dollars. We’ve seen plenty of grandstanding on this issue. It’s time for action. kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

(Free) How Jeffrey Epstein Beat the Justice System and Why This Story is Important open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...

This is rather disturbing.... 👇 Melania Trump to lead UN security council session, White House says. First lady to preside over meeting on ‘children, technology and education in conflict’ in New York next month. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Hillary Clinton says she answered every question in Epstein testimony and confirms Republican asked about UFOs and Pizzagate – live. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

Clinton: It then got at the end quite unusual because I started being asked about UFOs and a series of questions about Pizzagate. One of the most vile bogus conspiracy theories that was propagated on the internet.

"This wild landscape is quintessential southern Utah redrock country with its stunning geology, irreplaceable cultural resources, unique fossils, and wide-open spaces. All of that is at risk if this attack succeeds​."

Trump Allies Drafting 'National Emergency' Order to Give Him 'Extraordinary Power Over Voting': Report

"Every day, little by little, the Trump administration is rigging the system to benefit giant corporations and shortchange workers," said Sen. Patty Murray, ripping two revived anti-worker policies.

There’s another cover up in the Epstein files that you might not know about:

Brought to you by the Admin who says “it’s not a crime to party with Mr. Epstein” … a document manifest showing 4 interviews the FBI conducted with a woman who accused the President of sexual abuse as a minor. If there’s nothing to hide, why are they hiding these documents? ⬇️

#AI is NOT benign tech. 👇 A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks - Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/t...

Trump projects often..... bear this in mind here: 👇 ‘Extremely low IQ and cries like a child’: Donald Trump renews attack on Robert De Niro. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links. apnews.com/article/worl...

WSJ Reports >> Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers. (Gift Link) www.wsj.com/us-news/amer...

Trump's Golden Age.... soon you will need gold to purchase orange juice .... 👇

More of Epstein's ghoulish criminality.... 👇 Really a lot of amazing beauty’: emails show how model scout connected Epstein with young women. Daniel Siad, facing allegation of rape in France, appears in more than 1,000 documents in latest declassified files. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

One more thing about the #SOTU.... it was red meat for the base aside from being a rah-rah 'I am so wonderful' speech to stroke Trump's massive ego. The MAGA Republicans did their duty applauding their fearless leader and the Democrats hissed and muttered their disapproval.

Two Major Problems are Looming over the United States: 1. The corruption in the Trump administration is open and notorious. 2. Not one official with legal authority is doing anything to stop it.

Homeland security awarded $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm. Exclusive: DHS chose firm with ties to Corey Lewandowski after demanding partisan loyalty, in departure from federal procurement guidelines. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/u...

Death Valley erupts in wildflowers in sign of developing superbloom. Record rainfall in famously arid California park has caused a wildflower eruption nearing levels of a superbloom. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

BREAKING: Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns.

Hilary Knight doesn’t want to let what she called a “distasteful joke” by President Donald Trump about the gold-medal winning U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team get in the way of a historic performance by American women across all sports at the Milan Cortina Games.

This..... the woman is dynamite and would get my vote if she were running in California. 👇

Even #AI knows the score.... Honesty fosters trust and emotional safety, whereas lying—whether malicious or "prosocial" (kind)—serves as a, often, defensive tool to manipulate outcomes, avoid punishment, or manage others' feelings. #SOTU was full of lies. The implications are clear.