…and now you know why Trump wanted this man removed

Venezuela defeated the U.S. in its first World Baseball Classic title after Eugenio Suárez delivered the game-winning hit in the ninth inning. The dramatic victory was symbolic for many fans and brought back memories of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice,” when the U.S. hockey team stunned the Soviet Union.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer criticized former counterterrorism official Joe Kent after Kent resigned and blamed Israel for the war with Iran.

Rep. Summer Lee has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The resolution accuses her of abusing power, obstructing Congress, defying courts, and blocking oversight of the Jeffrey Epstein files to protect powerful figures.

Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate Marisa Simonetti was convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct after harassing an Airbnb tenant in her Edina home, including cutting Wi-Fi, banging pots, intercepting groceries, and throwing a live tarantula.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has requested talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about Ukraine’s interceptor drones as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues. Zelenskyy said he is open, noting Ukraine’s experience countering Iranian-designed drones used by Russia.

Kent says he has resigned as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, saying he cannot support the ongoing war with Iran. In a letter to President Trump, Kent wrote that Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and claimed the war began after pressure from Israel and its allies.

Susie Wiles, the woman in pink to the right of Trump, traveled to Jerusalem in 2020 to assist Netanyahu’s re-election campaign.

A new NBC News poll shows U.S. views on Israel have shifted. 40% of voters say they sympathize more with Palestinians and 39% with Israelis. In 2013 it was 45% Israelis and 13% Palestinians, showing a major change in public opinion.

Palestine will be Free 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

@mattdodsonfornm.bsky.social , a U.S. Air Force veteran and community organizer, is running for Senate in New Mexico as a Democratic Socialist. His campaign says it has already surpassed its 6,500-signature goal for ballot access and is now focused on grassroots fundraising and building awareness.

Trump will stop the war until people forget about the Epstein files.

According to the BBC, a Palestinian couple and two of their young children were killed after Israeli forces opened fire on their car in Tammun in the occupied West Bank. Two other children were injured but survived. The IDF said troops felt endangered after the car allegedly accelerated toward them.

Days ago, Donald J. Trump said ships in the Strait of Hormuz had “nothing to be afraid of.” Now he is asking the UK, France, China, Japan, and South Korea to help secure the key oil shipping route as tensions rise.

Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to cap gasoline prices at 24 pesos per liter (about $1.40 USD) through a voluntary agreement with most gas stations. She said the goal is to protect Mexican families from rising global oil prices and keep fuel affordable.

Mayor Mamdani signed an executive order creating the city’s first Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs and appointed Taylor Brown as its leader, making her the first trans woman to head a city agency. The office will enforce equality rules and prevent discrimination in city agencies. 🌈

Trump posted at 2 a.m. on Truth Social claiming the U.S. is destroying Iran’s military and warning more attacks could come. He boasted about U.S. firepower and told Iran to “watch what happens.” Trump also attacked The New York Times, saying the media falsely claims the U.S. isn’t winning the war.

Making the dinner announcement at Davos

According to Reuters and the Associated Press, a man rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan and opened fire. Security guards shot and killed the attacker. No worshippers were killed. One security guard was injured after being hit by the vehicle.

Jim Clyburn said Thursday that he plans to run for reelection to Congress. Clyburn, a Democrat who represents South Carolina’s 6th District, is 85 years old and has served in the U.S. House since 1993.

Is the World Cup still happening? The FIFA Peace Prize recipient questions whether Iran’s national team should attend “for their own safety,” despite Iran qualifying for the tournament. Critics ask how the world’s biggest sporting event can proceed amid such tensions. #fifa #fifaworldcup

According to the Associated Press, the Israeli military dropped charges against five soldiers filmed during the abuse of a Palestinian detainee at a detention facility. The detainee suffered severe rectal injuries requiring medical treatment. The case sparked major controversy in Israel.

Army Times reports the U.S. Army is investigating the theft of four Skydio X10D military drones from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, taken in November 2025 from a 326th Engineer Battalion building. Investigators are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to their recovery.

Trump said on Truth Social that when oil prices rise “we make a lot of money.” But the U.S. has no nationalized oil industry, so profits mainly go to oil companies while Americans pay more at the pump. Critics say this reflects trickle-down economics shifting wealth from working people to the top 1%

Reuters reports the Pentagon spent $93.4 billion in September 2025 alone. By comparison, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ plan for free public college was estimated at $70 billion per year. In other words, one month of Pentagon spending exceeded the yearly cost of tuition-free public college.

The Trump administration plans to release 172 million barrels from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve as gas prices surge during the Epstein Wars. The U.S. uses 20.6 million barrels daily, the supply would last only about 8.3 days if it were the only source.

A new report by The New York Times says a U.S. military investigation found the United States was likely responsible for a deadly Feb. 28 missile strike on an Iranian elementary school. Officials believe a Tomahawk missile hit the site after it was mistakenly identified as a military target.

Spain has officially removed its ambassador to Israel, according to a decree published in the country’s official state gazette. The order ends the appointment of Ana María Sálomon Pérez as Spain’s ambassador in Tel Aviv.

Federal spending records show the Pentagon spent about $6.9 million on lobster tail and $2 million on Alaskan king crab in September 2025 as part of its food supply contracts. The purchases were included in a large month of Pentagon spending that totaled about $93 billion in contracts and grants.

Americans are dying for Israel

The Times of Israel reports that about half of the missiles Iran has fired at Israel during the current war carried cluster bomb warheads. These warheads break apart in the air and scatter many smaller explosives over a wide area, making them harder to intercept and more dangerous on the ground.

President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, to the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors. The board advises the Defense Secretary and reviews the academy’s morale, finances, and academics.

Reuters reported that as many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded so far in the war with Iran. That number is way higher than what had been publicly disclosed before. The Pentagon had not immediately commented on the report.

A new NBC News poll shows Donald Trump is more popular than Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom among voters even despite abysmal job approval numbers. About 41% of people said they view Trump favorably, compared with 34% for Harris and 27% for Newsom.

A Lebanese military court released three Hezbollah supporters who were arrested on March 3 for carrying illegal weapons. Each was released on bail of about $21 according to L’Orient Today. During questioning, the men said they had the weapons because they belong to Hezbollah.

Trump said Iran has apologized to its neighbors in the Middle East and promised it will stop attacking them. He said Iran made this promise because of heavy military pressure from the U.S & Israel. Trump also warned that the conflict could escalate, saying “Iran will be hit very hard today.”

The propaganda was a lot more effective when we were younger….

Donald Trump announced he is removing Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security and replacing her with Markwayne Mullin. Trump said Noem will leave the role on March 31 and move to a new position as special envoy for a security program in the Western Hemisphere.

Trump told Axios that Israeli President Isaac Herzog should pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “today.” Trump said Netanyahu should be focused on the war with Iran, not his corruption trial. He criticized Herzog for not acting sooner and said he speaks with Netanyahu often about the war.

According to Reuters, the Trump administration plans to meet with major U.S. defense contractors at the White House to speed up weapons production after strikes on Iran reduced U.S. missile stockpiles. The Pentagon may request about $50 billion to replace weapons used in recent conflicts.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she called James Talarico to congratulate him on becoming the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas. She urged Democrats to unite after the primary, saying the race is about the future of Texas and that the party must rally behind Talarico to win in November.

Cook Political Report projects that James Talarico has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas. Talarico is expected to face the Republican nominee in the general election. The race will determine who represents Texas in the Senate next term.

Ashley Bell has won the Democratic primary in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, while Robb Ryerce won the Democratic primary in Arkansas 3rd Congressional District. Both candidates were endorsed by Track Aipac.

James Talarico now leads the Democratic primary with 52.2% and 395,587 votes. Jasmine Crockett has 46.7% with 354,275 votes, while Ahmad Hassan has 1.1%. About 31% of the expected vote has been counted.

Early results in the Democratic primary show Jasmine Crockett leading with 53.9% of the vote, or 112,091 votes. James Talarico follows with 45.3% and 94,055 votes, while Ahmad Hassan has 0.8%. Only about 8.5% of the expected vote has been counted. #texas