#  @Washington_Rep Washington Report Washington Report posts on X about in the, jeffrey epstein, donald trump, prime minister the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::1957214890051182592/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] -32% - [--] Month [-------] +118% - [--] Months [---------] +12,561% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1957214890051182592/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] -65% - [--] Month [-----] +62% - [--] Months [-----] +467,100% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::1957214890051182592/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +1.80% - [--] Month [-----] +33% - [--] Months [-----] +43,720% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1957214890051182592/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 28.57% [finance](/list/finance) 20.92% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 13.27% [stocks](/list/stocks) 8.16% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 4.59% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 2.55% [financial services](/list/financial-services) 2.55% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 2.55% [musicians](/list/musicians) 1.02% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 1.02% **Social topic influence** [in the](/topic/in-the) 10.71%, [jeffrey epstein](/topic/jeffrey-epstein) 10.71%, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) 8.67%, [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister) 7.65%, [tariffs](/topic/tariffs) #2405, [department of](/topic/department-of) #1195, [ceo](/topic/ceo) 5.1%, [white house](/topic/white-house) #1485, [maxwell](/topic/maxwell) 3.57%, [strike](/topic/strike) #2753 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@foolsmultiply](/creator/undefined) [@lexetscientia](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [JPMorgan Chase (JPM)](/topic/jpmorgan-chase) [Bank of America (BAC)](/topic/bank-of-america) [Goldman Sachs (GS)](/topic/goldman-sachs) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "President Trump is preparing to roll back key tariffsespecially on metals like steel and aluminumas his approval rating hits historic lows and pressure mounts from both voters and Congress. Here's a detailed breakdown of whats shifting and why: 🔻 Whats being rolled back: - The administration is targeting tariffs on steel and aluminum imports which were originally set as high as 50%. These duties were imposed under a national emergency declaration in [----] and later expanded to cover a wide range of metal-based household goods including appliances like washing machines and ovens. - The" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022336771455885438) 2026-02-13T15:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell says the convicted Epstein accomplice is willing to clear President Trump of wrongdoing in the Epstein investigation if she is granted clemency CNN" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020932047272083754) 2026-02-09T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is indeed anticipating further political retaliation from President Trumps administration following a recent legal battle that culminated in a federal judge blocking the Pentagons attempt to punish him. The controversy centers on a video released in late [----] by Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers in which they urged military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. In response the Department of Defenseunder Secretary Pete Hegsethmoved to demote Kelly a retired Navy captain and reduce his military retirement benefits. The administration framed the video as" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022366922667438262) 2026-02-13T17:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Safran is treading carefully amid a growing supply chain dispute between Airbus and Pratt & Whitney as Airbus seeks alternative engine sources to meet its production targets for [----]. 🛠 Context: AirbusPratt & Whitney Dispute: Airbus is reportedly facing significant delays in engine deliveries from Pratt & Whitney particularly for the A320neo family. These delays are jeopardizing Airbuss ability to meet its ambitious production goals prompting the airframer to explore backup options including turning to CFM International the joint venture between Safran and GE Aerospace. 🧭 Safrans Position:" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022368123597320573) 2026-02-13T17:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Venezuelan oil sales under U.S. oversight have now surpassed $1 billion and the financial structure managing those revenues is undergoing a significant shift. According to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright the Qatar-based accountoriginally established to hold proceeds from the initial $500 million saleis no longer being used. Instead a new U.S. Treasury Department account has been set up to receive future oil revenues directly. 🔄 Why the Shift Matters: 🛢 Initial Setup: The Qatar account was created to provide a neutral U.S.-controlled repository for Venezuelan oil revenues shielding them" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022333387432669422) 2026-02-13T15:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford the worlds largest and most advanced aircraft carrier from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. This move significantly escalates U.S. military presence in the region as the Ford will join the USS Abraham Lincoln which has been stationed there since January 2026"). ⚓ Deployment Details: - The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group including three accompanying destroyers is en route to the Middle East from the Caribbean. - This marks the first time in nearly a year that two U.S. aircraft carriers will operate" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022431815072399429) 2026-02-13T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell urged Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to issue an apology for the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota during a congressional hearing" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021269470241558868) 2026-02-10T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: The Pentagon allowed Customs and Border Protection to deploy an anti-drone laser just before the FAA shut down airspace over El Paso according to the AP" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021747534952038826) 2026-02-12T00:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A federal judge in Boston has allowed lawsuits challenging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s overhaul of U.S. immunization policy to proceed marking a significant legal hurdle for the Trump administrations public health agenda. 🧑⚖ The Judge: Brian Murphy U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy appointed in [----] and previously criticized by Trump allies for rulings on immigration and environmental policy is presiding over multiple lawsuits targeting Kennedys changes to vaccine guidance and advisory panels. In early January [----] Murphy denied HHSs motions to dismiss allowing" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021948555716399266) 2026-02-12T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You're absolutely right to challenge the narrative that undocumented immigrants are inherently violent or a drain on public resources. The data tells a very different storyone that contradicts the rhetoric often used by figures like Donald Trump and Stephen Miller. Donald Trump and Stephen Miller have repeatedly portrayed undocumented immigrants as violent criminals and economic burdens. But the evidence overwhelmingly contradicts these claims. 🔹 Crime Rates Are Lower Among Immigrants: Multiple studies show that both legal and undocumented immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022331808898072579) 2026-02-13T15:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "President Trump is preparing to scale back some of the steep tariffs his administration imposed on steel and aluminum imports a move widely seen as a response to mounting voter frustration over high consumer prices ahead of the November [----] midterm elections. 🔩 Whats changing: - The administration is reviewing which steel and aluminum products might be exempted from the current tariffs some of which were raised to as high as 50% in [----]. - The rollback is expected to be selective with exemptions likely for goods deemed non-essential to national security. - Targeted investigations into" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022334067652370727) 2026-02-13T15:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Six Democratic secretaries of staterepresenting Connecticut Maine Minnesota Oregon Rhode Island and Vermontsent a sharply worded letter to Republican congressional leaders warning that the SAVE America Act and the MEGA Act would create chaos in election administration and impose a massive burden on American eligible voters. Here are the key points from their letter and broader concerns: 🧨 Core Criticisms from the Secretaries of State: - 🧾 Unfunded mandates: The bills would require states to verify documentary proof of citizenship and enforce strict voter ID rules for federal" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022362481058894103) 2026-02-13T17:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "San Franciscos first teachers strike in nearly [--] years has ended after a four-day walkout with the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) reaching a tentative $183 million agreement early Friday morning. Heres whats in the deal: 🏥 Fully Employer-Paid Family Health Benefits: - Teachers with families will no longer have to pay up to $1500 per month for health insurance. - The district will now fully cover family healthcare premiums at Kaiser rates starting January [--] [----]. 💰 Salary Increases: - Teachers will receive a 5% raise over two" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022367411542917171) 2026-02-13T17:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A federal judge in the Southern District of New York ruled that prosecutors may access AIgenerated materials including Claude chat transcripts created by a defendant who is facing fraud charges. This stems from a February [--] [----] bench ruling by Judge Jed S. Rakoff. 🔍 The case behind the ruling: The defendant is Bradley Heppner a Texas financialservices executive and founder of Beneficient who is charged with securities and wire fraud totaling roughly $150 million. Federal agents seized electronic devices from his home that contained [--] documents generated using Anthropics Claude which he" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022369763096174784) 2026-02-13T17:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Trump administration has agreed to release $200 million in previously frozen federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel Projecta critical infrastructure initiative connecting New York City and New Jersey. This decision follows a federal court order that found the administrations October [----] freeze unlawful compelling the release of funds that had already been appropriated by Congress in [----]. 🧩 Why Only $200 Million Not the Full $16 Billion - The $16 billion figure represents the total projected cost of the entire Gateway Program which includes: - Construction of a new two-track tunnel under" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022426751356293236) 2026-02-13T21:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "BREAKING: DNA was found on Nancy Guthries property that does not belong to her or anyone associated with her according to the Pima County Sheriffs Department" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022481137151488465) 2026-02-14T01:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The renowned quantitative hedge fund D. E. Shaw is launching its first-ever multi-strategy fund to be managed entirely by human traders moving beyond its foundational reliance on complex computer algorithms. This new vehicle named the Cogence Fund is reportedly raising between $3 billion and $5 billion in capital. The Cogence Fund will utilize fundamental analysis allowing its human traders to make real-time discretionary calls on risk pricing and timing. The strategy will focus on identifying global opportunities across both equities and credit markets. This launch which is anticipated to" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/1973075439947018406) 2025-09-30T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Brazil has attracted over $2.3 billion in foreign equity inflows in January [----] alonenearly half of all 2025s totaldriving the Ibovespa to a record [------] and sending the real up 3.7% against the dollar. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF ($EWZ) is up +18% year-to-date reflecting a surge of global capital into Latin America amid U.S. policy volatility and rising EM appeal. --- 🌎 Why the Surge Key Drivers Behind Brazils January Inflows 🔹 Capital Flight from the U.S. - Investors are fleeing U.S. assets amid Trump-era policy instability regulatory uncertainty and a weakening dollar. - The dollar has" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2016177231526064620) 2026-01-27T15:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A growing wave of corporate and celebrity support is amplifying the impact of Trump Accounts with Steak n Shake JPMorgan Chase Bank of America Intel and Nicki Minaj all pledging to match or fund the $1000 government seed for eligible newborns. These contributions could significantly boost long-term savings for children born between January [--] [----] and December [--] [----]. 🍼 What Are Trump Accounts - Federal program launched under President Trumps economic agenda - $1000 government deposit into a tax-advantaged investment account for every eligible U.S. child born [--------] - Funds grow tax-free" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2016544360989413803) 2026-01-28T16:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A growing wave of corporate and celebrity support is amplifying the impact of Trump Accounts with Steak n Shake JPMorgan Chase Bank of America Intel and Nicki Minaj all pledging to match or fund the $1000 government seed for eligible newborns. These contributions could significantly boost long-term savings for children born between January [--] [----] and December [--] [----]. --- 🍼 What Are Trump Accounts - Federal program launched under President Trumps economic agenda - $1000 government deposit into a tax-advantaged investment account for every eligible U.S. child born [--------] - Funds grow" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2016546645148651994) 2026-01-28T16:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The White House anticipates that Panamas Supreme Court will cancel a major port contract with China-linked CK Hutchison on Thursday a move that would mark a significant geopolitical win for the Trump administration amid intensifying U.S.-China competition in Latin America. The decision could revoke the Hong Kong-based firms control over the Balboa and Cristobal ports at either end of the Panama Canalvital chokepoints for global trade. 🔍 Whats at Stake: - The contract in question: CK Hutchison through its subsidiary Panama Ports Company (PPC) has operated the Balboa and Cristobal terminals" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2016977149421637921) 2026-01-29T20:50Z [----] followers, 19.9K engagements "Norway has finalized a $2 billion deal with South Koreas Hanwha Aerospace to acquire [--] K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) opting for its extended [---] km strike range and rapid delivery timeline over U.S. HIMARS and European competitors. Deliveries begin in [----] with missile production localized in Poland to support broader European demand. 🔍 Key Deal Highlights: - Contract Value: [--] billion NOK ($2 billion USD) - Supplier: Hanwha Aerospace (South Korea) - System Selected: K239 Chunmoo MLRS - Quantity: [--] launchers + large stockpile of missiles - Range: Up to [---] km exceeding" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2017006895589159063) 2026-01-29T22:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Authorities in Arizona say the disappearance of Savannah Guthries mother Nancy Guthrie is now being treated as an abduction-level crime scene according to statements from sheriff. What investigators have confirmed so far: - 🔍 Her home is officially a crime scene. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told media that evidence inside the residence indicates a crime occurred. - 🚫 She did not leave on her own. Investigators emphasized that Nancy Guthrie [--] has limited mobility and could not have simply walked away. - 📹 Sheriff is urging neighbors to check cameras. Authorities are asking anyone in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2018456486150643780) 2026-02-02T22:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A whistleblower has accused Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard of wrongdoing but the complaint is locked behind such an unusually high classification level that even congressional intelligence committees have not been allowed to see it. Whats actually known: - 🔐 The complaint was filed in May with the Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG). - 🗂 It is classified at an exceptionally high level stored in a secure facility and withheld from Congressan unprecedented step for an intelligencecommunity whistleblower complaint. - ⚠ Officials told the Wall Street Journal that" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2018514203296833700) 2026-02-03T02:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Melinda French Gates has publicly stated that Bill Gates needs to answer for the allegations tied to newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents emphasizing that any remaining questions should be directed at himnot her. What she said: 🎙 In an interview with NPRs Wild Card podcast Melinda French Gates addressed the latest DOJ document release which includes [----] emails Epstein wrote to himself about Bill Gates. She made two key points: - 💬 She feels unbelievable sadness seeing her ex-husbands name in the files. - 💬 She believes Bill Gates must answer for the allegations saying: Those questions" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2018819458660454792) 2026-02-03T22:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NIH has formally opened the door to converting the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) into the first-ever federally supported primate sanctuary a major structural shift in U.S. biomedical research policy. Below is a full unpacking of whats happening why it matters and the strategic implications. --- 🧭 What NIH is proposing: - 🐒 Transition at least one of the seven National Primate Research Centers into a sanctuary beginning with ONPRC in Oregon. - 💰 NIH is offering federal funding to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to stop primate testing and repurpose the facility." [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019163061517529495) 2026-02-04T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: The FBI is offering a $50000 reward for information that leads to finding Nancy Guthrie or to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance. JUST IN: The Pima County Arizona sheriff has confirmed that DNA tests show the blood discovered on the porch of the Guthrie residence belongs to Nancy Guthrie. JUST IN: The Pima County Arizona sheriff has confirmed that DNA tests show the blood discovered on the porch of the Guthrie residence belongs to Nancy Guthrie" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019534164819865800) 2026-02-05T22:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially scrapped the national electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate ending the requirement for all new vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by [----]. Instead his government is pivoting to a strategy focused on emissions standards consumer rebates and industrial investment to support the EV transition. 🔧 Whats Changing in Canadas EV Policy Carneys government has repealed the federal EV sales mandate which previously required: - 20% of new vehicle sales to be electric by [----] - 60% by [----] - 100% by [----] Instead the new approach includes: - Stronger" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019550099198693617) 2026-02-05T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: Trump is urging all Republicans to support the Save America Act which includes the following measures: [--]. Require all voters to present valid identification when voting. [--]. Require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. [--]. Eliminate mail-in voting except for cases involving illness disability military service or travel. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019550572278607988 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019550572278607988" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019550572278607988) 2026-02-05T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "There is no confirmed evidence that the Trump administration has mandated or achieved an inhaler price reduction from $458 to $51. While President Trump has issued executive orders aimed at lowering drug prices including aligning U.S. prices with international benchmarks no specific policy or enforcement mechanism has yet resulted in such a dramatic verified price cut for a common inhaler. 🔍 What We Know About Trumps Drug Pricing Actions: - 🏛 Executive Order (May 2025): President Trump signed an order directing the U.S. Trade Representative and Department of Commerce to pressure drugmakers" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019567268321960271) 2026-02-06T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "TrumpRx officially launched this week as a federal direct-to-consumer drug discount platform offering steep price cuts on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. The White House claims the program could help Americans collectively shed [---] million pounds in [----] by expanding access to these medications. 🏛 What Is TrumpRx TrumpRx is a government-run online portal that connects Americans directly to pharmaceutical companies offering discounted prescription drugs bypassing traditional pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurance intermediaries. - Launch date: February [----] -" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019568608951558224) 2026-02-06T00:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A Maryland man Colin Demarco has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly targeting Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of Project [----]. Demarco was arrested on January [--] [----] after appearing at Voughts Northern Virginia home wearing a surgical mask and gloves reportedly carrying a firearm without a permit. 🔍 Key Details of the Case: - Suspect: Colin Demarco [--] years old from Maryland. - Target: Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) former Trump administration official and co-author of Project [----] a" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019569135965909272) 2026-02-06T00:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Maryland man Colin Demarco has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly targeting Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of Project [----]. Demarco was arrested on January [--] [----] after appearing at Voughts Northern Virginia home wearing a surgical mask and gloves reportedly carrying a firearm without a permit. 🔍 Key Details of the Case: - Suspect: Colin Demarco [--] years old from Maryland. - Target: Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) former Trump administration official and co-author of Project [----] a" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019569385799651522) 2026-02-06T00:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Trump is referring to AstraZenecas Bevespi inhaler which has dropped in price from $458 to just $51 through the TrumpRx programa nearly 89% discount. This is one of the most dramatic examples of the administrations push to lower prescription drug costs in [----]. 💊 Bevespi Inhaler Price Cut: What You Need to Know - Drug: Bevespi Aerosphere (glycopyrrolate/formoterol) a long-acting inhaler used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). - Manufacturer: AstraZeneca - Original Price: $458.05 - New Price via TrumpRx: $51.00 (an 89% discount) - Savings: $407.05 out-of-pocket" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019570644384719156) 2026-02-06T00:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "As of early [----] the median retirement savings for U.S. workers aged [--] to [--] is just $955 according to a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). This figure includes both those with and without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans highlighting a deepening retirement preparedness crisis. 👉Key Findings from the [----] NIRS Report: 🔹 Median Retirement Savings: $955: - This figure reflects the midpoint of all working Americans retirement savings meaning half have less than $955 saved. - It includes workers with 401(k)s and IRAs as well as the estimated 56" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019571488601370813) 2026-02-06T00:38Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements "President Trump has officially rejected an extension of the New START treaty with Russia calling instead for a new improved and modernized nuclear arms agreement that would include China and address what he claims are Russian violations. The move ends the last remaining U.S.-Russia arms control pact raising concerns about a renewed global arms race. 🔍 What Trump Said: In a Truth Social post on February [--] [----] President Trump declared that the New START treaty which expired that day was a badly negotiated deal and grossly violated by Russia. He stated: Rather than extend NEW START. we should" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019574245181870260) 2026-02-06T00:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A fire broke out late Wednesday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City Pennsylvania prompting the evacuation of [--] patients including six in intensive care. Emergency crews successfully contained the blaze and no injuries were reported. 🔥 Incident Overview - Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital Dickson City PA (about [--] miles north of Scranton) - Time of Incident: Around 9:40 p.m. EST Wednesday February [--] [----] - Fire Origin: Roof of the older Scranton Orthopedics building which is physically attached to the main hospital facility - Damage: No active fire reached the main hospital but" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019577448019775853) 2026-02-06T01:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Indias central bank will now compensate customers up to [-----] (about $300) or 70% of losses from small-value digital frauds marking a major shift in consumer protection policy. This applies to first-time fraud victims with the remaining 30% of the loss split between the customer and the bank. 🔐 Key Details of the RBIs New Compensation Policy: - Compensation Cap: Victims of small-value digital frauds will be eligible for compensation of up to [-----] or 70% of the lost amount whichever is lower. - No-Fault First-Time Coverage: For first-time fraud incidents the RBI will compensate without" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019748601979687270) 2026-02-06T12:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A Maryland man Colin Demarco has been charged with first-degree attempted murder and other felonies after allegedly plotting to kill Russell Vought the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Demarco was arrested on January [--] [----] after a disturbing incident at Voughts Virginia home involving a concealed firearm and a surgical mask. 🔍 Key Details of the Alleged Plot: - 🧑⚖ Suspect: Colin Demarco [--] of Maryland. - 📅 Arrest Date: January [--] 2026; arraigned on January [--]. - 🏠 Incident Location: Russell Voughts residence in Northern Virginia. - ⚖ Charges Filed: -" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019927900946886756) 2026-02-07T00:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Federal prosecutors have charged Derrick Callella a California man with sending fake Bitcoin ransom texts to Savannah Guthries family amid the ongoing search for her missing mother Nancy Guthrie. Callella who has a prior fraud conviction was arrested after FBI agents traced his VOIP messages and phone call to his home in Hawthorne California. Authorities say his communications were not connected to the original ransom note sent to media outlets. --- 🧾 Charges and Allegations: - Derrick Callella [--] is charged with: - Transmitting ransom-related communications in interstate commerce - Making" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019928777082404991) 2026-02-07T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "🚨 The Video and Its Fallout On February [--] [----] Donald Trumps Truth Social account shared a video that included a brief clip showing the Obamas faces superimposed on apes. The video which also featured conspiracy theories about the [----] election was widely condemned for invoking deeply racist imagery. Though the post was deleted the next day the damage was doneand this time Republican condemnation was swift and unusually direct. 🧨 Republican Lawmakers Who Spoke Out: Here are the key GOP figures who publicly criticized the video: - 🗣 Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC): As the only Black Republican in the" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019929395838783962) 2026-02-07T00:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that the IndiaU.S. trade agreement fully protects the countrys sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors explicitly excluding key staples like rice wheat dairy meat and maize from any market access concessions. He emphasized that the deal reflects Indias commitment to safeguarding farmers interests and rural livelihoods even as it opens up other sectors for trade expansion. --- 🔒 What India Protected in the Deal: Piyush Goyal speaking in Parliament and at press briefings outlined the following key protections: - 🥛 Dairy Sector: India has" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019930068147950037) 2026-02-07T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A 62-year-old Florida man Brian Roush is in critical condition after contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection during a New Years vacation in the Bahamas. The infection began after a minor ankle scrape sustained while swimming with pigs and rapidly progressed to life-threatening complications upon his return to Florida. 🦠 What Happened: - Incident: Brian Roush and his girlfriend Tonia Buford Stinson traveled to the Bahamas to celebrate the New Year. - Injury: Roush scraped his ankle during the trip which he initially dismissed as minor. - Exposure: He later swam with pigsan increasingly" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019930461246472688) 2026-02-07T00:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Swiss womens hockey team has entered isolation at the [----] Winter Olympics after a player tested positive for norovirus just days after a similar outbreak sidelined much of the Finnish team. The infected Swiss athlete has been symptom-free since Friday morning but the team is taking precautionary measures ahead of their scheduled game against Canada. 🦠 What Happened - A Swiss player tested positive for norovirus following their [--] win over the Czech Republic on Friday February [--]. - The infected athlete had been isolated in a single room since arriving at the Olympic Village on Monday" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019931386765844566) 2026-02-07T00:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔷A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project a critical infrastructure initiative connecting New York and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River. 🔷U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued a temporary restraining order on Friday February [--] [----] blocking the administrations freeze and allowing construction to resume. The judge found that the states of New York and New Jersey had demonstrated that halting the project would cause irreparable harm and that the funding freeze appeared arbitrary and" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019956661914312761) 2026-02-07T02:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "BREAKING: Trump has declined to apologize for a now-deleted racist post targeting the Obamas despite criticism from fellow Republicans" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2019957013141418010) 2026-02-07T02:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Turkey will continue its tight monetary policy and maintain fiscal discipline to combat inflation according to Vice President Cevdet Ylmaz. Speaking on February [--] [----] Ylmaz emphasized that the government remains committed to its current economic program and has no plans to pause or reverse course. Key points from his statement include: 🔒 Sustained Tight Monetary Policy: Ylmaz reaffirmed that Turkey will persist with high interest rates and restrictive monetary measures to curb inflation which remains elevated despite recent declines. 📉 Inflation Trends: January's consumer price inflation" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020216802492526910) 2026-02-07T19:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On Saturday February [--] Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a new video publicly acknowledging that they had received a message from the suspected kidnappers of their mother Nancy Guthrie. In the emotional plea Savannah said: We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us and we will pay. This marked a significant shift in tone from earlier appeals as it was the first time the family explicitly stated their willingness to pay for Nancys safe" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020295656556900447) 2026-02-08T00:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia on February [--] [----] for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties particularly in trade defense and security cooperation. This marks Modis third visit to Malaysia and his first since India and Malaysia elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August [----]. 🛬 Warm Welcome and Symbolic Gestures - Modi was received with a grand ceremony at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other senior officials. - The two leaders attended a community program" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020295978515870012) 2026-02-08T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Jack Lang the former French Minister of Culture and longtime president of the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris has resigned amid mounting scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. His resignation follows the release of millions of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice on January [--] which reportedly mention Lang more than [---] times in connection with Epstein. French financial prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into Lang and his daughter Caroline Lang on suspicion of laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds. The probe was reportedly triggered by revelations of" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020296224381800877) 2026-02-08T00:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On February [--] [----] the Nebraska Legislature passed Legislative Bill [---] a controversial measure that: 🧒 Establishes a $13.50 Youth Minimum Wage: - Applies to 14- and 15-year-olds starting July [----]. - This is $1.50 less than the $15 minimum wage approved by voters in a [----] ballot initiative. - The youth wage will increase by 1.5% annually a slower pace than inflation. 🧪 Alters Training Wages: - Workers under age [--] can now be paid $13.50/hour during a 90-day training period. - This training wage will also rise by 1.5% annually through at least December [----]. 📉 Caps Future Minimum Wage" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020296514308895044) 2026-02-08T00:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "📉 Will Lewis Resigns as Washington Post Publisher Amid Turmoil: Will Lewis the CEO and publisher of The Washington Post announced his resignation on Saturday just days after the paper laid off roughly one-third of its staffapproximately [---] newsroom employees. The timing of his departure coming so soon after one of the most significant staff reductions in the Posts modern history underscores the deep turbulence within the organization. 📝 His Statement and Exit: In a memo to staff Lewis wrote: After two years of transformation at The Washington Post now is the right time for me to step" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020296837723300095) 2026-02-08T00:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Yes U.S. job openings have dropped to levels typically associated with recessions reinforcing concerns about a weakening labor market in early [----]. 🔻 Key Data Points: - Job Openings: As of December [----] job openings fell sharply to [----] millionthe lowest since September [----]. This marks a decline of over [------] openings just since October [----]. - Layoffs: January [----] saw [------] announced layoffs the highest for any January since the [----] Great Recession. This figure represents a 205% increase from December [----] and a 118% rise year-over-year. - Hiring Plans: Employers announced only 5306" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020308963770708013) 2026-02-08T01:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Savannah Guthrie has publicly expressed a willingness to negotiate with the individuals suspected of abducting her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie. In a deeply emotional video posted to her Instagram on Saturday evening Savannah joined by her siblings Annie and Camron directly addressed the alleged kidnappers. She stated We received your message and we understand and pleaded We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us and we will pay. The familys message appears to be in response to a" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020309462246957435) 2026-02-08T01:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from freezing over $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project a critical infrastructure initiative connecting New York City and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River. 🧑⚖ The Ruling U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas granted emergency relief to New York and New Jersey on February [--] [----] just hours before construction was set to halt. The judge found that the states had adequately shown that the public interest would be harmed by a delay in a critical infrastructure project and that" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020310367004459418) 2026-02-08T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Morgan McSweeney UK Prime Minister Keir Starmers chief of staff and longtime political strategist has resigned amid the escalating fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal tied to Jeffrey Epstein. 🔥 Why McSweeney Resigned - 🧨 Key role in Mandelsons appointment: McSweeney was instrumental in pushing for Mandelson to be named UK ambassador to the U.S. despite two warnings from civil servants about Mandelsons ties to Epstein. - 🧾 Admission of fault: In his resignation statement McSweeney said The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020519088355786843) 2026-02-08T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Morgan McSweeney UK Prime Minister Keir Starmers chief of staff and longtime political strategist has resigned amid the escalating fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal tied to Jeffrey Epstein. 🔥 Why McSweeney Resigned - 🧨 Key role in Mandelsons appointment: McSweeney was instrumental in pushing for Mandelson to be named UK ambassador to the U.S. despite two warnings from civil servants about Mandelsons ties to Epstein. - 🧾 Admission of fault: In his resignation statement McSweeney said The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020519137890443463) 2026-02-08T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hungary has not passed a new law in [----] specifically banning what some are calling LGBTQ indoctrination in schools but it has significantly escalated its legal and political campaign against LGBTQ+ rights over the past year. Here's a breakdown of the key developments: What Hungary Has Done: 🧱 Constitutional Amendments (April 2025) Hungarys parliament dominated by Prime Minister Viktor Orbns Fidesz party passed constitutional changes that: - Codify a binary definition of gender as male or female based on birth sex. - Ban public LGBTQ+ events including Budapest Pride by linking them to" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020519938545361268) 2026-02-08T15:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔹U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday February [--] that he does not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheeteven under the leadership of Kevin Warsh President Trump's nominee for Fed Chair. Speaking on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" Bessent acknowledged Warsh's past criticism of the Fed's bond-buying programs but emphasized that any decision on reducing the central banks $7.7 trillion balance sheet could take up to a year. 🔹Bessent's comments suggest a more measured approach to quantitative tightening despite Warshs reputation for favoring a" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020575600277389689) 2026-02-08T19:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Pizza Hut plans to close approximately [---] underperforming U.S. locations in the first half of [----] representing about 3% of its domestic footprint. The announcement came during Yum Brands Q4 [----] earnings call where executives cited declining same-store sales intensifying competition from rivals like Dominos and shifting consumer preferences as key drivers behind the decision. This move is part of a broader strategic turnaround effort that includes targeted closures marketing support and modernization initiatives aimed at revitalizing the brand. Yum Brands also confirmed it is conducting a" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020609205812814300) 2026-02-08T21:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔹Yes Iran is currently producing ballistic missiles at a high ratepotentially hundreds per monthdespite the degraded state of its arsenal following the June [----] war with Israel and earlier exchanges in [----]. Israeli estimates at the end of that war suggested Irans remaining stockpile had dropped to around [----] missiles and [---] launchers. However by early [----] Iranian officials claimed that production had not only resumed but was accelerating with projections suggesting a buildup toward [----] missiles by mid-2027 and over [-----] by [----]. 🔹This rapid replenishment effort is part of Irans" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020609649754448385) 2026-02-08T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On Super Bowl Sunday [----] survivors of Jeffrey Epsteins sex trafficking network launched a powerful 30-second public service announcement (PSA) demanding full transparency from the U.S. Department of Justice. The ad aired during one of the most-watched television events in America was produced by the advocacy group World Without Exploitation and aimed squarely at Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration. 📺 Key Messages from the PSA: - 🗣 Direct appeal to the public: Survivors appeared on screen speaking candidly about their experiences and calling on Americans to pressure the" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020637472758055130) 2026-02-08T23:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🏔 As the [----] Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics get underway several U.S. Olympians are facing mounting backlash for speaking out about domestic political issuesparticularly the recent immigration enforcement actions by ICE and the broader political climate in the United States. 🔥 What Athletes Are Saying 🗣 Freestyle skier Chris Lillis expressed emotional conflict stating: I love the USA but I feel heartbroken about whats happened in the United States. We need to focus on respecting everybodys rights and treating our citizens with love and respect. His comments came in response to questions" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020637699506405600) 2026-02-08T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell is indeed expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during her closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday February [--] [----]. This marks her first-ever congressional appearance and she will testify virtually from the federal prison in Florida where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwells legal team formally notified Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) that she will not provide substantive testimony and will plead the Fifth in response to all questions. - Her attorneys" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020658901692133635) 2026-02-09T00:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Italys government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has enacted a sweeping ban on lab-grown meat making it the first country in Europe to do so. The legislation passed in late [----] prohibits the production sale marketing and import of cultivated meat and other synthetic food products derived from animal cell cultures. Key Elements of the Ban - 🧬 Scope: The law bans all lab-grown meat and animal feed derived from cell cultures. It also includes synthetic food products such as tofu steak under its restrictions. - 💶 Penalties: Violators face fines of up to [-----] (approximately $65000). - 🛑" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020885600664953034) 2026-02-09T15:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔹Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginien has indeed signaled a strategic shift in how her country views its defense posture particularly in light of evolving U.S. military commitments in Europe. While she has emphasized that the United States is not currently reducing its troop presence in Lithuaniamore than [----] U.S. troops remain stationed thereshe has also made clear that Lithuania must prepare for a future where it may not be able to rely as heavily on American forces. 🔹In recent statements Ruginien highlighted Lithuanias record defense spending which is set to reach 5.38% of GDPone of" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020885841292226968) 2026-02-09T15:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020886004777775454) 2026-02-09T15:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020886068438929418) 2026-02-09T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You're not alone in noticing the contrast. In just a few days Norway has launched a formal criminal investigation into Thorbjrn Jagland a former prime minister and Nobel Committee chair and accepted the resignation of diplomat Mona Juul over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. These actions followed the release of U.S. DOJ files implicating numerous global figures yet Norways response has been swift and public. Meanwhile in the United Statesdespite being the epicenter of the Epstein scandalthe federal response has been comparatively opaque. While a congressional investigation is underway and the DOJ" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020886348576461005) 2026-02-09T15:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lindsey Vonn the 41-year-old American skiing legend has undergone two surgeries in Italy following a devastating crash during the women's downhill event at the [----] Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. 🏔 The Crash Vonn who had come out of retirement for a final Olympic bid was already competing with a fully ruptured ACL sustained during a World Cup event in the Swiss Alps just a week earlier. Despite the injury she chose to race with a knee brace. However only [--] seconds into her run her right ski pole snagged a gate causing her to lose control fly sideways and crash violently hitting her" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020886943114854628) 2026-02-09T15:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Following the resignations of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and director of communications Tim Allan UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his Downing Street staff with a message aimed at restoring morale and reaffirming his leadership. He emphasized that politics should be a force for good adding We must prove that politics can be a force for good. I believe it can. I believe it is. We go forward from here. Starmers remarks come amid a deepening crisis triggered by McSweeneys departure over his support for Peter Mandelson whose appointment as UK ambassador to the U.S. has drawn" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020887112879657094) 2026-02-09T15:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have officially signed a memorandum of understanding on peaceful nuclear cooperation between the United States and Armenia. The agreement was finalized on February [--] [----] during Vances historic visit to Yerevanthe first by a sitting U.S. vice president to Armenia. 🔹 Scope of the Agreement: The memorandum focuses on collaboration in the field of peaceful nuclear energy. While specific technical details have not yet been publicly disclosed such agreements typically cover areas like nuclear safety regulatory frameworks" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020887332769976507) 2026-02-09T15:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔹Senator Adam Schiff issued a stark warning on Sunday February [--] asserting that President Donald Trump intends to subvert the [----] midterm elections if Republicans lose seats in Congress. Speaking on ABCs This Week Schiff said Trump is prepared to try to take some kind of action to overturn the result drawing parallels to Trumps efforts to overturn the [----] election which culminated in the January [--] Capitol insurrection. 🔹Schiff pointed to recent developments including a January FBI raid on a Fulton County Georgia election hub where ballots from the [----] election were seized as part of an" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020887528115478972) 2026-02-09T15:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Indias manufacturing sector remained firmly in expansion territory in January [----] with the HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rising to [----] from [----] in December [----]. This uptick marked a rebound from a two-year low and signaled a stronger improvement in operating conditions. 🔑Key drivers of this resilience include: 🔧 Robust Domestic Demand: The primary boost came from domestic orders which outpaced export growth. This suggests that Indias internal consumption and investment cycles are providing a buffer against global headwinds. 📦 Rising Output and Input Purchases:" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020888962550608242) 2026-02-09T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020889163965284797) 2026-02-09T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020889831950143836) 2026-02-09T15:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020890037861200338) 2026-02-09T15:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Whats happening: Keir Starmer is refusing to resign despite escalating pressure triggered by the Peter MandelsonEpstein scandal which has already led to the resignation of two senior aides Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan. 🔥 Why this is a crisis: - Mandelsons appointment as U.S. ambassador is at the center of the storm. Starmer approved it despite Mandelsons known postconviction links to Jeffrey Epstein. - Newly released Epstein files deepened scrutiny of Mandelsons relationship with Epstein intensifying political fallout. - McSweeney a key architect of Starmers rise quit after taking" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020890339519738225) 2026-02-09T15:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "British police are formally assessing allegations that former Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) shared confidential UK trade reports with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a government trade envoy in [----]. The claims stem from newly released emailspart of the U.S. Justice Departments recent disclosure of over [--] million Epstein-related documentsthat appear to show Andrew forwarding sensitive visit reports from a Southeast Asia trade mission to Epstein. 🔍 Key details: - The emails reportedly include summaries of visits to Vietnam Hong Kong Shenzhen and Singapore sent by Andrews" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020890583762350348) 2026-02-09T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "JPMorgan Chase employees are reportedly feeling intense pressure under CEO Jamie Dimon's aggressive return-to-office (RTO) mandate with some fearing that resisting the policy could amount to "career suicide". Heres whats unfolding: 🔥 Dimon's Hardline Stance - In January [----] JPMorgan implemented a strict five-day-a-week in-office policy ending hybrid work arrangements. - At a fiery internal town hall Dimon dismissed remote work as ineffective saying: Dont give me the s that work from home Friday works and claiming no one answers calls on Fridays. - He emphasized that in-person work is" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020890951095320912) 2026-02-09T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) announced plans to introduce a Senate resolution denouncing President Donald Trump's recent call for Republicans to nationalize or take over voting procedures in over a dozen key states ahead of the [----] midterm elections. 🔹In a statement shared with The Hill Markey emphasized that the U.S. Constitution grants states the primary authority over the times places and manner of federal elections. He asserted that the president has no constitutional or legal authorityexplicit or impliedto directly control or administer state-run elections. There is no clause in the" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020891133564379458) 2026-02-09T16:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Several GOP senators running in battleground states are reportedly urging Donald Trump and his top adviser Stephen Miller to moderate their rhetoric on immigration and law enforcement fearing political backlash in the [----] midterms. 🔹 Concerns from Vulnerable Republicans: Senators like Susan Collins (R-ME) who is up for re-election in a blue-leaning state are among those considered highly vulnerable. These lawmakers are reportedly worried that Millers aggressive immigration messagingparticularly around mass deportations and the use of military forcecould alienate moderate and suburban voters" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020891717826736632) 2026-02-09T16:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss bipartisan investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020891964971913315) 2026-02-09T16:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "President Donald Trump has recently reiterated his interest in sending $2000 rebate checks to Americans funded by revenue from tariffs. However despite the public statements and political momentum the proposal remains speculative and faces significant hurdles: 🧾 What Trump Is Proposing: - 💸 Trump has floated the idea of a tariff dividend $2000 direct payments to Americans funded by revenue collected from tariffs on foreign imports. - 🧾 He claims this would redirect money from foreign producers (especially China) to U.S. households framing it as a form of economic nationalism. 🏛 Current" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020892138821570662) 2026-02-09T16:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright has sparked controversy after comments made during the companys Q4 [----] earnings call revealed a strategic pivot toward wealthier customers and a willingness to raise prices further. 🗣 What the CEO Said: Boatwright stated that 60% of our core users are over $100000 a year in income a demographic insight he described as giving the company confidence that we can lean into that group in a more meaningful way. This was interpreted by many as a signal that Chipotle feels emboldened to continue raising prices without alienating its primary customer base. 📈 Price" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020924612201099513) 2026-02-09T18:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Donald Trumps economic approval has indeed taken a sharp downturn one year into his second term with multiple polls showing a significant erosion of supportespecially among key voter blocs that were instrumental to his [----] victory. 📉 Current Economic Approval Ratings (February 2026) - Overall Net Approval: Between [---] to [---] points depending on the poll. - Approval: 4144% - Disapproval: 5256% - CNN Analysis: Trumps support among non-college-educated votersonce a cornerstone of his basehas seen a 23-point swing against him since [----]. - Fox News Poll: Even among Republicans theres growing" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020925912431128962) 2026-02-09T18:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing intensifying pressure from Democrats to resign following newly revealed details about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Here's a breakdown of the latest developments: 🔍 Key Revelations: - Business Dealings: DOJ-released files show Lutnick and Epstein jointly invested in a private intelligence firm AdFin Solutions Inc. in [----]. Lutnick was listed as a "signatory" and Epstein as a "preferred holder" in a [----] investment in the tech company Adfinfour years after Epstein's [----] conviction for sex crimes. - Personal Ties: The two were neighbors in New York" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020932617609027955) 2026-02-09T18:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Saudi Arabias $925 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) is preparing to unveil a major strategic overhaul for the [--------] period marking the most significant reset yet of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans Vision [----] economic transformation plan. 🔁 Key Elements of the Strategy Revamp: 🧭 Shift Away from Giga-Projects: The new strategy pivots from high-profile capital-intensive mega-projects like The Line and NEOM which have faced delays cost overruns and execution challenges. Instead the PIF will prioritize more scalable and economically grounded sectors. ⚙ Sectoral Reorientation: The fund" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021013492438802754) 2026-02-10T00:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Epstein affair has erupted into a full-blown crisis of trust in Norway shaking the foundations of a society that prides itself on transparency egalitarianism and institutional integrity. Key Developments: 🔹 Royal Family Under Fire: Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly apologized for her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Her repeated meetings with himsome after his [----] convictionhave drawn intense scrutiny. The question Can Mette-Marit be queen after this is now openly debated in Norwegian media and political circles. 🔹 Political Fallout: At least two high-profile Norwegian" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021013803165774172) 2026-02-10T00:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Trump administration has unveiled a proposal that would significantly curtail the legal avenues available to federal employees who are fired particularly those dismissed during workforce reductions. Here's a breakdown of the key elements and implications of the plan: 🧩 What the Proposal Does: - Eliminates Independent Appeals: The plan would end the right of fired federal employees to appeal their dismissals to the independent Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) a quasi-judicial body that has historically reviewed such cases. - Centralizes Appeals in OPM: Instead appeals would be" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021014763677856070) 2026-02-10T00:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of [----] signaling rare and robust cross-party consensus on addressing the nations housing affordability crisis. 🏛 Key Provisions of the Bill: - 🧱 Boosting Housing Supply: The legislation aims to increase home construction by reducing regulatory barriers and offering incentives to local governments and builders. - 🏘 Modernizing HUD Programs: It updates the Department of Housing and Urban Developments HOME Investment Partnerships Program to better support affordable housing" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021014964975091810) 2026-02-10T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indeed pressing President Donald Trump to grant Israel explicit freedom of military action against Iraneven if the United States reaches a new nuclear agreement with Tehran. 🧭 What Netanyahu Is Seeking: - Freedom to Act: Netanyahu wants a formal understanding that Israel can independently strike Iranian targets particularly nuclear and missile infrastructure even after a U.S.-Iran deal is signed. - 🛡 Strategic Autonomy: This request reflects Israels deep skepticism about any U.S.-Iran agreement and its desire to retain operational flexibility" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021265255343718480) 2026-02-10T16:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Honda reported a sharp 61% drop in its third-quarter operating profit falling to [-----] billion ($987 million) for the OctoberDecember [----] period significantly missing analyst expectations of [-----] billion. This marks the automakers fourth consecutive year-on-year quarterly profit decline. 📉 Key Drivers Behind the Profit Slump: 🔧 EV Restructuring Costs: Honda incurred substantial one-off expenses tied to its electric vehicle (EV) business including asset write-downs and project cancellations. These costs were part of a broader restructuring effort as the company reevaluates its EV strategy" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021265850301546515) 2026-02-10T16:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "As of February [----] Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has confirmed that approximately [----] out of [-----] ICE agents are currently equipped with body-worn cameras. This figure represents just under 25% of the agencys total enforcement personnel and reflects a partial rollout of the body-camera program that has been underway since [----]. This disclosure comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE operations particularly following the fatal shootings in Minneapolis and growing public and congressional pressure for transparency and accountability. Lyons has previously expressed constitutional concerns" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021267397378801788) 2026-02-10T16:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "You're absolutely right to draw that comparison2026 is shaping up to be the most significant Republican House retirement cycle since the [----] midterms which preceded a major Democratic wave. Heres how the numbers stack up: 📊 Retirement Comparison: [----] vs. [----] - [----] (as of February 6): - [--] Republicans not seeking re-election - [--] retiring from public office - [--] running for U.S. Senate - [--] running for governor - [--] Democrats not seeking re-election - 2018: - [--] Republicans retired from the House - [--] Democrats retired That means [----] is already the second-highest GOP retirement cycle in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021267916583293018) 2026-02-10T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The National Governors Association (NGA) has officially withdrawn from organizing a formal meeting with President Donald Trump during its upcoming winter gathering in Washington D.C. scheduled for February [----] [----]. This decision follows the White Houses move to invite only Republican governors to the traditionally bipartisan event breaking with decades of precedent. 🧩 Key Developments: - 🧾 According to a letter from NGA Chair and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) the White House informed the NGA that only Republican governors would be invited to the annual business meeting on February 20." [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021268523008344257) 2026-02-10T17:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "You're absolutely right to track this trend and the shift in prediction market odds for Senate control in [----] has been striking. 📈 Senate Control Odds: A Yearlong Trend According to the latest data from prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi: - One year ago (early 2025): Republicans were heavily favored with odds around +62% reflecting their [----] majority and a favorable [----] map. - Six months ago (mid-2025): GOP odds dropped to 42% as Democratic recruitment surged and early polling showed competitive races in key states like North Carolina Florida and Ohio. - Today (February 2026):" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021269734046753169) 2026-02-10T17:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proceeding with a high-stakes visit to Washington D.C. scheduled for Wednesday February [--] [----] to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) having issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu a move that has not deterred his travel to the U.S. which is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the ICCs jurisdiction over its citizens or allies. --- 🧭 Strategic Focus: Iran First and Foremost Netanyahu has made clear that the first and foremost topic of discussion will be the ongoing" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021270369739387278) 2026-02-10T17:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Estonias Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS) has issued a stark warning that Russia is dramatically ramping up its military-industrial capacity particularly in artillery shell production as part of a broader strategy to prepare for a potential future wareven beyond Ukraine. 🔥 Key Findings from Estonias Intelligence Report 🧨 Seventeenfold Increase in Shell Production: Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in [----] Russia has increased its production of large-caliber artillery ammunition more than [--] times. This includes munitions for tanks howitzers mortars and multiple-launch" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021270999539269821) 2026-02-10T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AstraZeneca is projecting steady growth in [----] fueled by robust demand for its oncology portfolio and strategic global investments. Heres a breakdown of the outlook and key drivers: 📈 [----] Growth Forecast: - Revenue: Expected to grow at a mid-to-high single-digit percentage at constant exchange rates. - Core Profit: Projected to rise by a low double-digit percentage. - [----] Baseline: Full-year revenue reached $58.7 billion up 8% from [----] with oncology sales up 14% to $25.6 billion. 💊 Oncology as the Growth Engine: - Cancer drugs remain the primary growth driver with continued expansion" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021271175121310036) 2026-02-10T17:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expedited his trip to Washington amid growing concerns that the ongoing U.S.Iran negotiations may sideline key Israeli security prioritiesparticularly Irans ballistic missile program. 🛫 Why the Trip Was Moved Up: - Urgency over Iran talks: Originally scheduled for later in February Netanyahus visit was moved up to this week to coincide with a critical phase in U.S.Iran negotiations reportedly taking place in Oman. - 📍 Meeting with Trump: Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday aiming to influence the final" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021277154500067340) 2026-02-10T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🖊Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently offered a cautiously optimistic take on President Trump's populist economic agenda suggesting that certain elements could support U.S. growth in [----]. In a public appearance Solomon acknowledged that while Trump's policiessuch as tariffs deregulation and targeted tax incentiveshave introduced volatility and uncertainty they also contain components that could stimulate investment and consumer demand. 🔹Solomon reportedly pointed to three key forces aligning to support economic momentum: a backlog of private equity capital waiting to be deployed the" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021277764733526306) 2026-02-10T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Paramount has officially enhanced its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with several new financial sweeteners aimed at swaying shareholders and countering Netflixs favored offer: 💰 Key Terms of Paramounts Revised Offer (as of February [--] 2026) - $30 per share all cash: Paramount is maintaining its original offer price which values Warner Bros. Discovery at approximately $108.4 billion including debt. - Ticking Fee of $0.25 per share per quarter: Starting after December [--] [----] Paramount will pay Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders an additional $0.25 per share (roughly $650" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021278310093779444) 2026-02-10T17:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridgea major new six-lane span connecting Windsor Ontario and Detroit Michiganunless Canada provides what he described as full compensation to the United States and demonstrates fairness and respect toward the U.S. 📃In a social media post on February [--] [----] Trump stated: I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them and also importantly Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. 🔹The bridge" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021278573764674034) 2026-02-10T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shares of CSL Limited one of Australia's largest biotech firms plunged 17% following the abrupt resignation of CEO Paul McKenzie and the release of underwhelming earnings results for the first half of fiscal [----]. Heres a breakdown of the key developments: 🔻 CEO Departure: - Paul McKenzie stepped down as CEO with immediate effect. - Gordon Naylor a former senior executive at CSL has been appointed interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. 📉 Earnings and Strategic Concerns: - While overall fiscal [----] earnings ($6.17 per share) and revenue ($15.56 billion) met" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021368159824118080) 2026-02-10T23:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Paramount Skydance has significantly sweetened its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery by adding several financial incentives aimed at addressing shareholder and board concerns without increasing the headline offer price of $30 per share (valued at $108.4 billion including debt): 💰 Key Enhancements to Paramounts Offer: - 🧾 $2.8 Billion Netflix Break-Up Fee Coverage: Paramount has committed to paying the full termination fee Warner Bros. Discovery would owe Netflix if it walks away from their existing $82.7 billion merger agreement. This removes a major financial obstacle for Warners" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021368925565444467) 2026-02-10T23:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The GOPs push for the SAVE America Acta bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID to cast a ballothas reignited internal divisions over the Senate filibuster and exposed strategic fractures within the party. 🔁 The Filibuster Fight Comes Full Circle: The current debate mirrors earlier Democratic efforts to reform the filibuster in [--------] to pass voting rights legislation. At that time Republicans staunchly defended the 60-vote threshold as a safeguard against partisan overreach. Now with the SAVE Act facing a Democratic blockade in the Senate some" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021397414033186886) 2026-02-11T01:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Trump Justice Department did attemptbut ultimately failedto secure indictments against six Democratic lawmakers including Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin in connection with a controversial video. Here's what happened: 🧨 The Allegation: In late [----] a video surfaced featuring six Democratic lawmakersSenators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin along with Representatives Chrissy Houlahan Chris Deluzio Maggie Goodlander and one unnamed memberurging members of the U.S. military and intelligence community to refuse unlawful orders. The lawmakers framed their message as a reminder of service" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021397900140462173) 2026-02-11T01:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has signaled that financial sponsorsparticularly private equity firmscould play a pivotal role in reviving dealmaking activity in [----]. Speaking on February [--] Solomon noted that these sponsors are under increasing pressure to return capital to their investors which may drive them to accelerate transactions. This urgency stems from the need to realize gains on existing investments before raising new funds especially after a prolonged period of subdued exits and capital deployment. Solomon's optimism aligns with broader signals from Wall Street. He has been" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021398378647580761) 2026-02-11T01:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "🔹Yes according to Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) President Donald Trump's name appears more than a million times in the unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files reviewed by members of Congress at the Department of Justice. Raskin made this claim in a February [----] interview with Axios following a private review session of the full unredacted Epstein materials alongside other lawmakers including Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Becca Balint (D-VT). 🔹Raskin emphasized that the public versions of the Epstein files released by the DOJ had tons of completely unnecessary redactions and" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021398604343079378) 2026-02-11T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On February [--] [----] Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) took to the House floor and publicly named six men whose identities had been redacted in the Department of Justices released Jeffrey Epstein files. Khanna stated that these redactions were made for no apparent reason despite the individuals being wealthy powerful men and in his view likely incriminated based on the content of the unredacted files he reviewed alongside Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). 🧾 The six men named by Khanna were: - Salvatore Nuara - Zurab Mikeladze - Leonic Leonov - Nicola Caputo - Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem CEO of Dubai Ports" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021398871293776374) 2026-02-11T01:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Telefnica has officially sold its Chilean mobile unit to French holding company NJJ and Luxembourg-based telecom operator Millicom for approximately $1.2 billion marking a significant step in its broader strategy to exit Latin American markets and concentrate on core geographies like Spain Germany the UK and Brazil. 🔍 Deal Structure and Financial Terms: - 💰 Total Value: The deal is valued at $1.22 billion with an additional $150 million contingent on future milestones in the Chilean telecom market. - 💵 Payment Breakdown: - $50 million upfront in cash. - $340 million in deferred payments" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021399076416237982) 2026-02-11T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Several members of Congress are sharply criticizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for what they describe as completely unnecessary redactions in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein filesparticularly the omission of names of men who may be implicated in Epsteins network. 🧨 Key Developments: - 🕵♂ Lawmakers review unredacted files: Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) were among those who reviewed unredacted versions of the Epstein files at DOJ headquarters. After their review they publicly questioned the rationale behind certain redactions" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021399406533050802) 2026-02-11T01:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Lyft shares plunged nearly 1516% following its Q4 [----] earnings report despite CEO David Risher insisting that consumer demand remains strong and showing no softness. Here's what drove the market reaction and what Risher emphasized: 📉 Why the Stock Dropped: - Revenue Miss: Lyft reported Q4 revenue of $1.59 billion falling short of the $1.76 billion consensus estimate. - Operating Loss: The company posted a surprise full-year operating loss of $188.4 million for [----]. - Weak Rider Metrics: Active riders reached [----] million and total rides hit [-----] millionboth below analyst expectations. -" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021619226633474406) 2026-02-11T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on February [--] [----] for their seventh meeting since Trump returned to office. The central focus was Irans nuclear program and both leaders used the occasion to escalate pressure on Tehran while signaling conditional openness to diplomacy. 🗣 Trumps Message: Deal or Consequences In a Fox Business interview ahead of the meeting Trump said he believed Iran wants to make a deal and warned Theyd be foolish if they didnt. We took out their nuclear power last time and well have to see if we take out more this time. He" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021706611056947660) 2026-02-11T22:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "📣 Pam Bondi Faces Bipartisan Firestorm Over Epstein Files at House Hearing: Attorney General Pam Bondi came under intense scrutiny today during a high-stakes appearance before the House Judiciary Committee as lawmakers grilled her over the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. 🔥 Key Flashpoints from the Hearing: - 🧾 Redaction Controversy: Bondi was pressed on why the DOJs redactions in the released Epstein files appeared to obscure the identities of powerful individuals while still exposing sensitive details about survivors. Democrats accused the department of" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021708891802022090) 2026-02-11T22:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Brad Jacobs QXO has struck a definitive deal to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for approximately $2.25 billion marking its second major acquisition in less than a year and intensifying its challenge to industry giants Home Depot and Lowes. 🧱 Deal Structure & Strategic Fit: - 💰 Transaction Terms: QXO will pay $2 billion in cash and issue [----] million shares with the right to repurchase those shares at $40 each. - 🏗 Kodiaks Footprint: Headquartered in Englewood Colorado Kodiak operates [---] locations across the U.S. including regional brands like American Builders Supply (FL) Simonson" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021710272038125862) 2026-02-11T22:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The European Union has imposed significant tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China citing concerns over state subsidies and unfair competition. Here's a breakdown of the current situation as of February 2026: 🚗 EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Key Details - 🔺 Tariff Rates: Since [----] the EU has levied additional duties on Chinese-made EVs ranging from 7.8% to 35.3% depending on the manufacturer. These are in addition to the standard 10% import duty already applied to all non-EU vehicles. - 🧾 Rationale: The European Commission argues that Chinese EVs benefit from heavy state" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021710996532793684) 2026-02-11T22:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares dropped over 7% in after-hours trading on February [--] [----] despite the company reporting strong fiscal Q2 results that beat Wall Street expectations. The sell-off was driven by investor disappointment with the company's forward guidance which was seen as underwhelming given the elevated expectations around AI-driven growth. 📊 Q2 [----] Performance Highlights: - Revenue: $15.3 billion up 10% year-over-year beating estimates of $15.1 billion. - Adjusted EPS: $1.04 exceeding consensus forecasts. - GAAP EPS: $0.80 up 31% YoY. - Networking Revenue: Surged 21% driven by" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021711242289983938) 2026-02-11T22:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing sharp criticism over what some lawmakers and fiscal watchdogs are calling fuzzy math in his latest budget presentation particularly as he continues to push for a tax hike on the wealthy despite a newly revealed $5 billion improvement in the citys fiscal outlook. 🧮 The Controversy: Mamdani recently testified before state lawmakers in Albany stating that the citys projected $12 billion budget deficit had shrunk by nearly $5 billion. He attributed the improvement to stronger-than-expected Wall Street revenues higher tax collections and unspecified" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021721870915993642) 2026-02-11T23:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Six people were found dead in Bulgarias Stara Planina (Balkan) Mountains in early February [----] in a case that has baffled investigators and drawn comparisons to the surreal mystery series Twin Peaks. Heres whats known so far: 🏔 Two Clusters of Deaths - February 2: Three men (aged [--] [--] and 51) were discovered shot dead in the yard of a burned private mountain cabin near the Petrohan Pass. - February 8: Three more bodies two men (aged [--] and 22) and a 15-year-old boy were found in a camper van near Mount Okolchitsa about [--] miles from the first site. 🔍 Investigative Theories - Authorities" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021723681546711127) 2026-02-11T23:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The GOP-led House has officially passed a resolution to rescind President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian goods a significant bipartisan rebuke of his trade policy though largely symbolic for now. 🗳 Vote Breakdown and Political Dynamics: - The resolution passed narrowly [------]. - Six Republicans broke ranks to join nearly all Democrats in supporting the measure. - Only one Democrat Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voted against it. 📜 What the Resolution Does - The measure introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) seeks to terminate the national emergency Trump declared in [----] to justify the" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021739772717478310) 2026-02-12T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The GOP-led House has officially passed a resolution to rescind President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian goods a significant bipartisan rebuke of his trade policy though largely symbolic for now. 🗳 Vote Breakdown and Political Dynamics: - The resolution passed narrowly [------]. - Six Republicans broke ranks to join nearly all Democrats in supporting the measure. - Only one Democrat Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voted against it. 📜 What the Resolution Does: - The measure introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) seeks to terminate the national emergency Trump declared in [----] to justify the" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021740232408809571) 2026-02-12T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shopify reported strong Q4 [----] results and announced a $2 billion stock buyback signaling confidence in its long-term growth trajectory despite a mixed market reaction. 📈 Key Financial Highlights: - Revenue: $3.67 billion up 31% year-over-year beating Wall Streets estimate of $3.59 billion. - Adjusted EPS: $0.48 slightly below the $0.51 consensus estimate. - Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV): $123.8 billion for Q4 a 31% increase from $94.5 billion in Q4 [----]. - Full-Year [----] Revenue: $11.6 billion up 30% YoY. - Free Cash Flow: $2 billion for [----] with a 1719% margin. 🔮 Forward Guidance: - Q1" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021740401057575244) 2026-02-12T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Russia has officially blocked access to Metas WhatsApp messaging service escalating its crackdown on foreign digital platforms amid growing geopolitical tensions and domestic information control efforts. 🚫 What Happened - On February [--] [----] Russian authorities removed WhatsApps domains (including and from the national DNS registry effectively severing access to the service for users in Russia unless they use a VPN. - The move follows a broader campaign by Roskomnadzor Russias federal communications watchdog to restrict foreign tech platforms deemed noncompliant with national laws or" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021740702783164687) 2026-02-12T00:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford ordered a sudden overnight closure of airspace over El Paso Texas and southern New Mexico early Wednesday morning February [--] [----] without prior coordination with the White House Pentagon or Department of Homeland Security according to multiple reports. 🛑 What Happened: - Timing: The FAA issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) at 1:30 a.m. EST halting all flights into and out of El Paso International Airport and the Doa Ana County Jetport for what was initially announced as a 10-day period. - Reversal: Within seven hours the FAA abruptly rescinded the order" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021740903552151661) 2026-02-12T00:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The House of Representatives has officially passed the SAVE America Act a Trump-backed bill that would impose strict new federal requirements for voting including: 🗳 Key Provisions of the SAVE America Act: - 🪪 Mandatory Photo ID to Vote: All voters would be required to present government-issued photo identification at the polls in federal elections. - 📄 Proof of Citizenship to Register: Individuals registering to vote would need to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate passport or naturalization papers. - 🧭 Nationwide Standardization: The bill would" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021741191029457077) 2026-02-12T00:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🗳 U.S. House Votes to Overturn Trumps Tariffs on Canada [------] What happened: The U.S. House of Representatives voted [------] on Feb. [--] [----] in favor of a resolution to terminate President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian imports. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency declaration that Trump used to justify the tariffs. Bipartisan defiance: Six House Republicans broke with Trump and joined nearly all Democrats to support the measure signaling rare bipartisan dissent within the Republican-controlled chamber. Symbolic impact: The vote is largely symbolic as the resolution faces" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021745036309016863) 2026-02-12T00:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🗳 U.S. House Votes to Overturn Trumps Tariffs on Canada [------] What happened: The U.S. House of Representatives voted [------] on Feb. [--] [----] in favor of a resolution to terminate President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian imports. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency declaration that Trump used to justify the tariffs. Bipartisan defiance: Six House Republicans broke with Trump and joined nearly all Democrats to support the measure signaling rare bipartisan dissent within the Republican-controlled chamber. Symbolic impact: The vote is largely symbolic as the resolution faces" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021745356946432332) 2026-02-12T00:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The U.S. House of Representatives voted on February [--] [----] to overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods marking a significantthough largely symbolicrebuke of his trade policy. 🗳 Vote Breakdown and Political Dynamics: - The resolution passed narrowly [------] with six Republicans joining nearly all Democrats to support the measure. - Only one Democrat Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voted against it. - The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and aimed to nullify the legal basis for the tariffs which Trump had imposed under a national emergency declaration" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021746274093998154) 2026-02-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔹UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned recent remarks by billionaire businessman and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe who claimed in a televised interview that the United Kingdom had been colonised by immigrants and that immigration was costing too much. 🔹In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Starmer called Ratcliffes comments offensive and wrong emphasizing that Britain is a proud tolerant and diverse country. He demanded that Ratcliffe issue an apology a sentiment echoed by Downing Street which stated that such remarks play into the hands of those who want to" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021746555967984080) 2026-02-12T00:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Londons FTSE [---] index surged to a new record high on February [--] [----] closing up 1.1% at [--------] points driven by strong performances in the housebuilding and energy sectors. Heres a breakdown of the key drivers: 🏗 Housebuilders Rally on Policy Hopes: - The FTSE [---] Index of homebuilders jumped 3.1%. - This was fueled by reports that the UKs Labour government is considering a new version of the Help to Buy scheme to stimulate demand for new homes. - Major beneficiaries included: - Vistry Group: +5.4% - Bellway: +4.8% - Persimmon: +4.2%. ⚡ Energy Stocks Climb on Supply Concerns: - Energy" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021746713090834792) 2026-02-12T00:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Moldovas Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has issued a firm statement emphasizing that the rule of law must prevail in a tense dispute over a church in the village of Dereneu central Moldova that has become a flashpoint in the countrys ongoing religious and geopolitical divisions. 🕊 What Happened: - A priest affiliated with the Moldova Metropolis which is subordinate to the Russian Orthodox Church entered and occupied a church building in Dereneu last week. He was accompanied by his wife and two children. - The church had previously been awarded by court ruling to the Metropolis of" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021760211027964149) 2026-02-12T01:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "President Trump has issued a stark warning to Republican lawmakers who voted to repeal his tariffs on Canadian imports threatening they will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time including in their primaries. 🧨 What Prompted the Threat On February [--] the House passed a resolution to overturn Trumps tariffs on Canada. The vote was [------] with six Republicans joining Democrats: - Don Bacon (R-NE) - Kevin Kiley (R-CA) - Thomas Massie (R-KY) - Jeff Hurd (R-CO) - Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) - Dan Newhouse (R-WA) The resolution introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) was a symbolic" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021760728286294033) 2026-02-12T01:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "📢 Jayapal Accuses DOJ of Spying on Her Epstein File Searches Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) has publicly accused Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice of spying on her while she reviewed unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files at DOJ headquarters earlier this week. 🔍 What Happened - 🗂 Search History Printout: During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on February [--] Bondi was seen holding a binder that included a document labeled Jayapal Pramila Search History. The printout reportedly listed at least eight specific Epstein-related files Jayapal had accessed including their DOJ" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021961066863862066) 2026-02-12T14:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "On February [--] [----] the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act (HR 7296) by a narrow [------] vote with all Republicans and one Democrat (Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas) voting in favor. The bill championed by President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson would impose sweeping new federal requirements for voter registration and ballot access in federal elections. --- 🧾 What the SAVE America Act Would Do - 🪪 Mandate Documentary Proof of Citizenship: All voters registering for federal elections would need to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship such as a passport birth" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022073520893669586) 2026-02-12T22:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now appears inevitable as of Thursday February [--] [----] after the Senate failed to advance a funding bill and lawmakers began departing Washington for a 10-day recess. Heres where things stand: 🕛 Shutdown Timeline: - The current two-week continuing resolution (CR) funding DHS at [----] levels expires at 12:00 a.m. Saturday February [--]. - With the Senate failing to reach the 60-vote threshold to advance a full-year DHS funding bill and the House already adjourned there is no legislative vehicle in place to prevent a lapse in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022073791359463842) 2026-02-12T22:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Multiple national surveys from February [----] show President Trumps job approval rating hovering in the high 30s to low 40s with net approval consistently negative: 🔹 Civiqs (Feb. [--] 2026): - Approve: 39% - Disapprove: 57% - Net approval: 18% - Among voters aged [----] approval drops to just 28%. 🔹 VOR News Aggregation (Feb. [--] 2026): - Approval range: 4142% - Disapproval range: 5255% - Net approval: [--] to [--]. 🔹 AP-NORC (Feb. [--] 2026): - Favorable: 34% - Unfavorable: 61% - Unsure: 4% - This marks a decline from October [----] when Trump had 39% favorable and 56% unfavorable. These numbers" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022074386766020687) 2026-02-12T22:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now on the brink of a shutdown after Senate Democrats and the Trump White House failed to reach a funding agreement before the looming deadline. A Senate vote on Thursday to advance a full-year DHS funding bill failed [----] falling short of the [--] votes needed to proceed. All but one DemocratSen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvaniavoted against the measure citing concerns over immigration enforcement practices and the recent fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis. Democrats are demanding significant reforms to Immigration" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022074543519494534) 2026-02-12T22:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Vybe a startup co-founded by Quang Hoang and Fabien Devosboth repeat Y Combinator foundershas raised a $10 million seed round to bring vibe coding into corporate environments. The round was led by First Round Capital with participation from Y Combinator Orange Collective Pelion Ventures and Pioneer Fund. What is Vibe Coding 🧠 Vibe coding refers to a new paradigm in software development where non-technical users can build internal tools using natural language prompts and AI rather than traditional programming. Its part of a broader trend toward no-code and low-code platforms but with a" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022074931329032692) 2026-02-12T22:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A former Trump campaign staffer who was involved in the [----] fake electors scheme is now claiming credit for writing much of the recently passed SAVE America Act a controversial election bill that would impose strict voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements for federal elections. 🧾 Who is taking credit Thomas Lane a former Trump campaign operative who was subpoenaed by the FBI for his role in the [----] fake electors plot in Arizona is now the election integrity director at the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute (AFPI). According to Democracy Docket Lane is boasting that he" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022075426860904847) 2026-02-12T22:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "An Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty on February [--] [----] in a U.S. federal court to orchestrating a failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a prominent Sikh separatist leader and dual U.S.-Canadian citizen based in New York City. Pannun is affiliated with Sikhs for Justice a group advocating for the creation of an independent Sikh state called Khalistan in Indias Punjab region. Gupta [--] admitted to three charges: murder-for-hire conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering. These charges carry a maximum combined sentence of [--] years in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022427059625087309) 2026-02-13T21:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Venezuela marking what would be the first trip by a sitting U.S. president to the country since Bill Clinton's [----] visit. Speaking to reporters on February [--] [----] before departing for Fort Bragg Trump stated Im going to make a visit to Venezuela though he did not provide a specific date for the trip. This announcement follows the dramatic U.S.-led operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro on January [--]. Trumps visit would underscore the administrations deepening involvement in Venezuelas political transition" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022427987447288071) 2026-02-13T21:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "China has agreed to provide a new package of humanitarian aid for Ukraines energy sector according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha after his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Sybiha publicly thanked Beijing for the decision emphasizing that this is additional aidmeaning it builds on earlier Chinese humanitarian assistance rather than replacing it. --- 🧩 What Was Discussed in the Meeting: Sybiha and Wang Yi covered several interconnected themes: - 🔹 Energy crisis: Sybiha briefed Wang Yi on Russias ongoing attacks on" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022429289866760284) 2026-02-13T21:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford the worlds largest and most advanced aircraft carrier from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. This move significantly escalates U.S. military presence in the region as the Ford will join the USS Abraham Lincoln which has been stationed there since January 2026"). ⚓ Deployment Details: - The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group including three accompanying destroyers is en route to the Middle East from the Caribbean. - This marks the first time in nearly a year that two U.S. aircraft carriers will operate" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022431695048221181) 2026-02-13T22:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "🔹Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated a significant leadership shakeup at the department resulting in the departure of two of his top aides: Chief of Staff Heather Flick Melanson and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Hannah Anderson. Their biographies have been removed from the HHS leadership page and no official reason was provided for their dismissal. However reporting from CNN suggests Kennedy had lost confidence in their performance. 🔹In their place Matt Buckham previously the departments White House liaison responsible for political appointee" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022332054461964593) 2026-02-13T15:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made a striking admission during an appearance on comedian Theo Vons podcast This Past Weekend. In the February [--] [----] episode RFK Jr. reflected on his decades-long recovery from substance abuse stating: I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats. He made the remark while discussing his commitment to sobriety and the importance of in-person recovery meetings even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kennedy noted that he and Von had previously met at early-morning recovery meetings and described how they continued to attend what he" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022335665061458285) 2026-02-13T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "At the Munich Security Conference on February [--] [----] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly urged the United States to intensify its pressure on Russia to help end the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with POLITICO Zelenskyy emphasized that only the U.S. possesses the political and financial leverage necessary to compel Russia to make meaningful concessions and move toward peace. Zelenskyy also hinted that if the Trump administration is unwilling or unable to escalate pressure the U.S. Congress might need to interveneparticularly in the context of securing" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022427603219702129) 2026-02-13T21:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🖊The U.S. military confirmed that it killed three individuals in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean on Friday February [--] [----]. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) the operation was a lethal kinetic strike targeting a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization involved in narcotrafficking. The strike was carried out under the direction of President Donald Trump who stated that the boat was transporting illicit narcotics from Venezuela. 🖊This marks the latest in a series of controversial maritime strikes under Operation Southern Spear a campaign launched in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022480752831512791) 2026-02-14T01:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ukraine is actively sourcing Soviet-era thermal and combined heat and power (CHP) plant equipment from Eastern Europe to build a strategic reserve for restoring energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed this initiative during a parliamentary Q&A session stating that Ukrainian delegations have been dispatched to several Eastern European countries to identify and assess decommissioned Soviet-era facilities. 🛠 What Ukraine Is Doing: - Ukrainian engineers and energy experts are working with counterparts in Eastern Europe to: - Locate old" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022330941763366965) 2026-02-13T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. manufacturing sector is contracting despite President Trump's promises of a "manufacturing boom" during his second term. Instead of a resurgence the sector has been shedding jobs and scaling back production: 🔻 Job Losses: According to new data from the Joint Economic Committee the manufacturing industry lost [------] jobs during the first year of Trumps second termsignificantly more than the [-----] previously estimated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 📉 Post-Tariff Decline: After Trump introduced his "Liberation Day" tariffs in early 2025" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022336115596734884) 2026-02-13T15:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Pentagon is reportedly considering terminating its relationship with Anthropic over the AI company's refusal to relax restrictions on how its modelsparticularly the Claude familycan be used in military contexts. At the heart of the dispute is Anthropics insistence on maintaining ethical safeguards that prohibit the use of its AI for: - 🛑 Autonomous lethal weapons targeting - 🕵 Domestic surveillance of U.S. citizens These restrictions are embedded in Anthropics acceptable use policies and technical guardrails which the company has refused to modify despite pressure from the Department of" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022858473847877867) 2026-02-15T02:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Blackstone is preparing what it calls one of the largest IPO pipelines in history with a surge of portfolio company exits planned for late [----] into 2026marking a major shift after years of muted private equity realizations. This includes the anticipated IPO of Copeland a $14 billion industrial acquisition and signals a broader monetization wave across sectors like AI infrastructure and private credit. 🔍 Whats Driving the IPO Surge Blackstones leadership including President Jon Gray has confirmed that the dealmaking pause is behind us and that the firm is now positioned for a wave of exits:" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2016853506867548286) 2026-01-29T12:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "During a congressional hearing on February [--] [----] Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell directly confronted Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons over the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Swalwell demanded accountability asking Lyons whether he would "stand with the kids you're supposed to protect or the killers bringing terror to our streets". Swalwell recounted a conversation with a grocery store cashier who expressed fear of being approached by unidentified individuals in unmarked vansan apparent reference to ICE's controversial enforcement tactics. He" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021269360510210432) 2026-02-10T17:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz declared that the age of speculation in crypto may be over signaling a major shift in how the industry is evolving. Speaking at the CNBC Digital Finance Forum on February [--] [----] Novogratz emphasized that the era when investors chased outsized returns based on hype and speculative fervor is giving way to a more grounded phase focused on real-world applications and institutional adoption. 🧭 Key Takeaways from Novogratzs Remarks: 🔻 End of Exuberance: Novogratz pointed to Bitcoins 21% decline year-to-date and its nearly 50% drop from its October peak as" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021358037974515892) 2026-02-10T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ford CEO Jim Farley has publicly acknowledged that the companys aggressive push into electric vehicles (EVs) has backfired financially culminating in Fords worst quarterly loss since the [----] financial crisis. In a candid statement during the companys Q4 [----] earnings call Farley said I think the customer has spoken signaling a major strategic pivot in response to consumer demand and market realities. 🔻 Key Financial Impact: - Ford reported a staggering $11.1 billion net loss in Q4 [----] largely due to a $19.5 billion writedown on its EV investments. - The EV division alone posted a $4.8" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021721390252957707) 2026-02-11T23:01Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements "Elliott Investment Management has taken a significant stake in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) signaling a contrarian bet on the long-term value of financial infrastructure amid a broader market pullback in AI-related equities. Heres whats driving the move and why it matters: 🧠 Strategic Context: AI Disruption Meets Market Dislocation - 📉 AI-Driven De-rating: LSEG has been the weakest performer among major European exchanges since mid-2025 largely due to investor concerns that generative AI could erode its core data and analytics business particularly Refinitiv which LSEG acquired in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021760469611003940) 2026-02-12T01:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A group of blind and visually impaired voters in Harris County Texas has filed a federal class-action lawsuit alleging that the countys current vote-by-mail system violates federal disability rights laws by denying them the ability to vote privately and independently. 🧑⚖ The Lawsuit: Key Details - Filed by: Disability Rights Texas and the law firm Brown Goldstein & Levy on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas and four individual plaintiffs. - Defendants: Harris County and County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth. - Core Claim: The countys refusal to provide an electronic" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022074724235255823) 2026-02-12T22:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "🔹President Trump's threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has rapidly become a potent political flashpoint in Michigan offering Democrats a new line of attack in a critical battleground state ahead of the [----] midterms. 🔹The bridge a long-anticipated infrastructure project connecting Detroit to Windsor Ontario has been under construction since [----] and is seen as vital for cross-border trade and regional economic development. Trump's recent declarationdemanding that Canada provide "full compensation" and cede partial ownership of the bridge to the U.S.has drawn" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022075133762887923) 2026-02-12T22:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "CME Group is preparing to approve new aluminium warehouse locations in Taiwan and Hong Kong marking a significant expansion of its physical delivery network in Asia and intensifying its competition with the London Metal Exchange (LME). 🔹 Strategic Expansion: The move is part of CMEs broader effort to strengthen its presence in Asias growing metals market. By establishing warehouses in Taiwan and Hong Kong CME aims to offer more localized delivery points for aluminium which could attract regional traders and manufacturers. 🔹 Competitive Positioning: This development comes shortly after the" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022075916759761067) 2026-02-12T22:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Gail Slater the top official leading President Trump's corporate accountability agenda has resigned from the Justice Department raising concerns among both allies and critics of the administration's populist economic promises. Slater a former White House adviser and longtime advocate for tougher antitrust enforcement was appointed to lead the DOJs Antitrust Division early in Trumps second term. Her departure confirmed on February [--] [----] comes amid growing unease that the administrations early pledges to challenge corporate consolidation and market" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022122982941118877) 2026-02-13T01:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have begun purchasing foreclosed and unsold residential properties in an effort to stabilize the countrys deeply troubled real estate market. This move marks a significant shift in Beijings approach to managing the prolonged property downturn that has weighed heavily on Chinas economy since [----]. 🏚 Whats happening: - 🏢 State firms are buying distressed assets: Local SOEs particularly those controlled by municipal governments are acquiring foreclosed homes and unfinished projects at judicial auctions. For example Guangzhou Nansha Urban Operation" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022123639290667039) 2026-02-13T01:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "North Korea has issued a pointed warning to South Korea urging it to take concrete steps to prevent further violations of its sovereignty following a recent drone incident. Kim Yo Jong the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made the statement via state media KCNA on February [--] [----] referencing a South Korean civilian drone that allegedly entered North Korean airspace in January. 🛑 North Koreas Message: - Kim Yo Jong described the drone incursion as a provocative sovereignty violation and emphasized that Pyongyang does not care whether the drone was sent by a civilian or" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022123991134077340) 2026-02-13T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A federal judges ruling here is a major blow to the Pentagons attempt to punish Sen. Mark Kelly for the Dont Give Up the Ship video and it marks the first real judicial boundary placed on the administrations efforts to discipline retired military officers for political speech. ----- 🧭 What the Judge Actually Did: - Issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Pentagon from: - Downgrading Kellys retired Navy rank - Reducing his military pension - The judge found that Kelly had shown a likelihood of success on the merits meaning the court believes the Pentagons action may well be unlawful. -" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022125721817129074) 2026-02-13T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Ghanas cocoa sector is in a profound crisis and the human impact is stark. The latest reporting shows a system so cashstrapped and backlogged that thousands of farmers have gone months without payment for beans they already delivered leaving many unable to afford even basic food. Heres whats happening beneath the headline: 🌍 A cashflow collapse with human consequences: - 🍫 Farmers delivered cocoa months ago but still havent been paid. Some have been waiting since late [----] for money owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). - 🍽 Many are now skipping meals. One 65yearold farmer Joseph Bermah" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022126428393705945) 2026-02-13T01:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "👉What happened: Goldman Sachss general counsel Kathryn (Kathy) Ruemmler resigned Thursday night after newly released DOJ materials revealed extensive friendly and sustained contact with Jeffrey Epstein far deeper than previously known. 🟦 Her departure was announced after the DOJ released additional emails and documents showing her often chummy conversations with Epstein according to CNBC. 🟩 NBC News reports she told the Financial Times that the media attention around her Epstein ties had become a distraction prompting her decision to leave. 🟧 Other outlets note that the new documents" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022126869395460333) 2026-02-13T01:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that Germany is engaging in confidential talks with France about establishing a joint European nuclear deterrent. Speaking at the [----] Munich Security Conference Merz revealed that he had initiated discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron on the concept of a European nuclear umbrella. 🧭 Strategic Intent and Framing: - European Pillar Within NATO: Merz emphasized that this initiative is not about abandoning NATO but about strengthening a self-supporting European pillar within the alliance. He framed the move as a response to growing" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022333112550576322) 2026-02-13T15:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lowes is cutting approximately [---] corporate and support jobs primarily affecting roles at its headquarters in Mooresville North Carolina and other corporate offices near Charlotte. The company stated that the move is part of a broader effort to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile suggesting a strategic shift toward prioritizing store-level operations and customer-facing roles. These layoffs are part of a growing trend among major U.S. retailers and corporations in early [----] as companies recalibrate their workforces in response to evolving business needs cost pressures and" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022427226457698664) 2026-02-13T21:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "FedEx is undertaking a major overhaul of its delivery infrastructure under its Network [---] initiative which will result in the closure of over [---] stations across the U.S. and Canada. This marks the most extensive consolidation in the companys history and is part of a broader strategy to integrate its Express and Ground operations into a unified network. 🔧 Key Details: - 🏢 More than [---] stations are slated for closure with a focus on eliminating redundant facilities in large metro areas like San Francisco. - 📦 The closures are part of a plan to reduce FedExs total number of U.S. package" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022427424613675204) 2026-02-13T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Trump administration has formally repealed the EPAs [----] endangerment finding for vehicles the scientific and legal determination that greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks pose a threat to human health. That finding is what gave the EPA authority to set federal tailpipe emissions standards. By eliminating it the EPA is effectively removing the legal basis for federal climate regulations on vehicles freeing automakers from national greenhousegas limits. 👉Immediate effects: 🌬 No federal GHG limits for automakers: Automakers are no longer bound by the Obamaera emissions standards" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022430609679737267) 2026-02-13T22:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have indeed launched a coordinated campaign to repeal state laws requiring childhood vaccinations for school and daycare entry including for diseases like measles and polio. 🧭 Whats Happening: - Coordinated State-Level Push: A coalition of at least [--] organizations led by the Medical Freedom Act Coalition and figures like activist Leslie Manookian is spearheading efforts to roll back vaccine mandates at the state level. These efforts are unfolding in at least nine states including New York New Hampshire Georgia Iowa and" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022478800559153429) 2026-02-14T01:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "🔸President Donald Trump announced on February [--] [----] that he plans to visit Venezuela citing a very good relationship with the countrys interim president Delcy Rodrguez. This would mark the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to Venezuela since Bill Clinton in [----]. 🔸Trumps remarks came during a press briefing as he departed the White House for Fort Bragg where he met with U.S. troops involved in the January [--] operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro. Trump praised Rodrguez who was sworn in as interim president following Maduros ouster and" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022479514207437217) 2026-02-14T01:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Deutsche Bank is ramping up hiring in its private banking division across emerging markets aiming to add up to [--] relationship managers in [----] with continued selective hiring planned through [----] and [----]. 🌍 Strategic Focus Areas: 🔹 Gulf Region & North Asia: These are the primary targets for expansion reflecting Deutsche Banks strategy to deepen its wealth management footprint in fast-growing wealth hubs like the UAE Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong. 🔹 Asia-to-Europe Wealth Shift: Amid rising geopolitical risks the bank is seeing high-net-worth clients diversify their asset allocations shifting" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022332846040346783) 2026-02-13T15:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Ken Paxton is now leading the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas and appears on track for a runoff with incumbent Sen. John Cornyn according to a new poll from the University of Houstons Hobby School of Public Affairs. 🗳 Poll Snapshot: - Ken Paxton: 38% - John Cornyn: 31% - Wesley Hunt: 17% - Undecided: 12% - Margin of Error: 4.18% 🔁 Runoff Outlook: Because no candidate is expected to surpass the 50% threshold on Super Tuesday (March 3) a May runoff between Paxton and Cornyn is increasingly likely. In a head-to-head matchup Paxton leads Cornyn 51% to 40% suggesting he would enter a" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022370916966035462) 2026-02-13T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: Home of Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback targeted in suspected arson attack" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020662546861101309) 2026-02-09T00:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-09-26cid=android_app https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-09-26cid=android_app" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020932048815521934) 2026-02-09T18:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "BREAKING: Elon Musk says SpaceX is shifting its focus from sending humans to Mars to developing a self-growing city on the Moon" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2020941197993443836) 2026-02-09T19:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: European Union moves to prohibit all cryptocurrency transactions involving Russia" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021228663392338259) 2026-02-10T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: ICE Director Todd Lyons stated that only [----] of the agencys [-----] agents are equipped with cameras" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021267675511431231) 2026-02-10T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "At the [----] APEC meetings in Guangzhou the United States unveiled a strategic initiative to promote American artificial intelligence and maritime surveillance technologies aiming to counterbalance China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region. Here are the key developments: U.S. Tech Diplomacy Push: - $20 Million AI Fund: The Trump administration launched a $20 million fund to support the adoption of U.S.-developed AI technologies by APEC partner economies. The initiative is framed as a way to bolster economic planning digital infrastructure and regional resilience. - Fisheries and" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021948357795619057) 2026-02-12T14:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "One year after DeepSeeks disruptive debut Chinas AI ecosystem is entering a new phase marked by a surge of low-cost high-performance models that are reshaping global competition and accelerating open-source adoption. 🧨 The DeepSeek Shock and Its Aftermath: In January [----] DeepSeeks release of a low-cost generative AI modelcomparable in performance to ChatGPTupended assumptions about U.S. dominance in frontier AI. The models affordability and capabilities triggered what some dubbed a Sputnik moment for Chinas AI sector galvanizing domestic rivals and drawing global attention to Chinese" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021960843198418993) 2026-02-12T14:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔹UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell has warned that a new world disorder is undermining global cooperation on climate action as geopolitical fragmentation economic headwinds and eroding trust between nations threaten to derail progress on climate goals. 🔹In remarks delivered on February [--] [----] Stiell emphasized that the breakdown in international collaboration is occurring at a moment when unified action is most critical. He argued that climate action remains indisputably in every nations self-interest not only for environmental reasons but also as a stabilizing force amid global turbulence." [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2021961257092329599) 2026-02-12T14:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "President Trump has ordered the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford the worlds largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. This move comes shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran plays games and urged stronger deterrence measures. Heres whats unfolding: 🚢 Deployment Details: - The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group previously stationed in the Caribbean is now en route to the Middle East. - It will join the USS Abraham Lincoln which is already operating in the region effectively doubling the U.S. carrier presence. -" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022333663686398209) 2026-02-13T15:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "On February [--] [----] President Donald Trump issued pardons to five former NFL players: Joe Klecko Nate Newton Jamal Lewis Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon. The announcement was made by White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson who praised the players resilience and framed the move as part of Trumps broader commitment to second chances. Notably: - 🏈 Joe Klecko: A former New York Jets defensive lineman and member of the famed New York Sack Exchange Klecko was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in [----]. - 🏆 Nate Newton: A six-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Dallas" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022335906045108583) 2026-02-13T15:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) has committed two brutal attacks in Nigers Tillabri region since January [--] [----] killing at least [--] civiliansincluding four childrenand five captured combatants according to Human Rights Watch and corroborated by regional analysts. 🔍 What happened: - Bossieye village (Jan 18): IS Sahel fighters executed [--] men and boys in what appears to be a retaliatory massacre. Victims were reportedly targeted for refusing to pay zakat (an Islamic tax imposed by the group) and for joining pro-government militias. Livestock was looted and residents were rounded up" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022336999986774234) 2026-02-13T15:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University accusing it of unlawfully withholding admissions records that are central to a federal civil rights investigation into potential racial discrimination in its admissions process. ⚖ Core Allegations: - Noncompliance with Federal Investigation: The DOJ alleges that Harvard has repeatedly failed to provide applicant-level admissions data which the department deems essential to assess whether the university is complying with the Supreme Courts [----] decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard which struck down" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022337187732144234) 2026-02-13T15:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Trump says Im here to protect our great police law enforcement ICE and Border Patrol because they protect our communities and keep us safe" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022363339540566510) 2026-02-13T17:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "👉What happened: 🟦 Five former Shin Bet directors and [--] former department heads issued a public letter condemning what they describe as coordinated efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his coalition to discredit the Shin Bet. Their criticism focuses on two main developments: [--]. Attacks on former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar The signatories say Netanyahus allies have launched unprecedented attacks on Bar and other senior officials who served during the October [--] period. They argue these attacks are politically motivated attempts to shift blame for the failures leading up" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022364006447534424) 2026-02-13T17:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump on the second aircraft carrier deployment to the Middle East: In case Iran doesnt make a deal well need it" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022364435965259974) 2026-02-13T17:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🔹Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem the Emirati billionaire and longtime chairman and CEO of DP World has resigned from his leadership roles at the Dubai-based global logistics giant following revelations of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 🔹The resignation announced on February [--] [----] was described as effective immediately. It came in the wake of newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents that revealed years of email exchanges between bin Sulayem and Epstein. While bin Sulayem has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing the disclosures prompted scrutiny from financial institutions in" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022366580538044562) 2026-02-13T17:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "San Franciscos first teachers strike in nearly [--] years has ended after a four-day walkout with a tentative agreement reached early Friday February [--] [----] between the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). 🪄 What happened: Teachers represented by the United Educators of San Francisco and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) reached a tentative agreement Friday morning bringing a 4-day strike to an end. This marked the first teachers strike in San Francisco in nearly [--] years after roughly [----] educators walked out. 📜 Key" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022368576645005630) 2026-02-13T17:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "BREAKING: Trump says Democrats are refusing to support voter ID and citizenship requirements because they want to keep enabling election fraud" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022425544181322089) 2026-02-13T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: Two ICE officers have been placed on leave as federal authorities investigate allegations that they gave false testimony under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022426022109725127) 2026-02-13T21:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BREAKING: The U.S. military carried out a deadly strike on a suspected narco-terrorist vessel in the Caribbean killing three alleged members during the operation" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022478124643229906) 2026-02-14T01:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Amazon has officially ended its partnership between Ring its smart doorbell subsidiary and Flock Safety a police surveillance technology company following public backlash over a Super Bowl ad that aired just days earlier. 🔍 What Happened: - The Ad: During Super Bowl LX Ring aired a 30-second commercial promoting a new AI-powered feature called Search Party. The ad depicted a family using a network of Ring cameras to locate a lost dog with AI scanning neighborhood footage to identify the pet. - Public Reaction: While some viewers found the ad heartwarming others expressed alarm over its" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022704727016767829) 2026-02-14T16:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cambodia has confirmed its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in [----] marking a significant development in the regions ongoing surveillance of zoonotic diseases. Here's a full unpacking of what we know so far: 🧬 Case Overview: - Patient: A 30-year-old man from Meanrith village Tuek Chhou district Kampot Province (southwest Cambodia near the Vietnam border). - Symptoms: Fever cough and abdominal pain. - Timeline: - Symptoms began shortly after the man reportedly handled and consumed a dead chicken found at his home. - He was hospitalized treated and discharged on February [--] after" [X Link](https://x.com/Washington_Rep/status/2022858996776943917) 2026-02-15T02:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"President Trump is preparing to roll back key tariffsespecially on metals like steel and aluminumas his approval rating hits historic lows and pressure mounts from both voters and Congress. Here's a detailed breakdown of whats shifting and why: 🔻 Whats being rolled back: - The administration is targeting tariffs on steel and aluminum imports which were originally set as high as 50%. These duties were imposed under a national emergency declaration in [----] and later expanded to cover a wide range of metal-based household goods including appliances like washing machines and ovens. - The"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell says the convicted Epstein accomplice is willing to clear President Trump of wrongdoing in the Epstein investigation if she is granted clemency CNN"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is indeed anticipating further political retaliation from President Trumps administration following a recent legal battle that culminated in a federal judge blocking the Pentagons attempt to punish him. The controversy centers on a video released in late [----] by Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers in which they urged military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. In response the Department of Defenseunder Secretary Pete Hegsethmoved to demote Kelly a retired Navy captain and reduce his military retirement benefits. The administration framed the video as"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Safran is treading carefully amid a growing supply chain dispute between Airbus and Pratt & Whitney as Airbus seeks alternative engine sources to meet its production targets for [----]. 🛠 Context: AirbusPratt & Whitney Dispute: Airbus is reportedly facing significant delays in engine deliveries from Pratt & Whitney particularly for the A320neo family. These delays are jeopardizing Airbuss ability to meet its ambitious production goals prompting the airframer to explore backup options including turning to CFM International the joint venture between Safran and GE Aerospace. 🧭 Safrans Position:"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Venezuelan oil sales under U.S. oversight have now surpassed $1 billion and the financial structure managing those revenues is undergoing a significant shift. According to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright the Qatar-based accountoriginally established to hold proceeds from the initial $500 million saleis no longer being used. Instead a new U.S. Treasury Department account has been set up to receive future oil revenues directly. 🔄 Why the Shift Matters: 🛢 Initial Setup: The Qatar account was created to provide a neutral U.S.-controlled repository for Venezuelan oil revenues shielding them"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford the worlds largest and most advanced aircraft carrier from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. This move significantly escalates U.S. military presence in the region as the Ford will join the USS Abraham Lincoln which has been stationed there since January 2026"). ⚓ Deployment Details: - The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group including three accompanying destroyers is en route to the Middle East from the Caribbean. - This marks the first time in nearly a year that two U.S. aircraft carriers will operate"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell urged Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to issue an apology for the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota during a congressional hearing"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: The Pentagon allowed Customs and Border Protection to deploy an anti-drone laser just before the FAA shut down airspace over El Paso according to the AP"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A federal judge in Boston has allowed lawsuits challenging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s overhaul of U.S. immunization policy to proceed marking a significant legal hurdle for the Trump administrations public health agenda. 🧑⚖ The Judge: Brian Murphy U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy appointed in [----] and previously criticized by Trump allies for rulings on immigration and environmental policy is presiding over multiple lawsuits targeting Kennedys changes to vaccine guidance and advisory panels. In early January [----] Murphy denied HHSs motions to dismiss allowing"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You're absolutely right to challenge the narrative that undocumented immigrants are inherently violent or a drain on public resources. The data tells a very different storyone that contradicts the rhetoric often used by figures like Donald Trump and Stephen Miller. Donald Trump and Stephen Miller have repeatedly portrayed undocumented immigrants as violent criminals and economic burdens. But the evidence overwhelmingly contradicts these claims. 🔹 Crime Rates Are Lower Among Immigrants: Multiple studies show that both legal and undocumented immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"President Trump is preparing to scale back some of the steep tariffs his administration imposed on steel and aluminum imports a move widely seen as a response to mounting voter frustration over high consumer prices ahead of the November [----] midterm elections. 🔩 Whats changing: - The administration is reviewing which steel and aluminum products might be exempted from the current tariffs some of which were raised to as high as 50% in [----]. - The rollback is expected to be selective with exemptions likely for goods deemed non-essential to national security. - Targeted investigations into"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Six Democratic secretaries of staterepresenting Connecticut Maine Minnesota Oregon Rhode Island and Vermontsent a sharply worded letter to Republican congressional leaders warning that the SAVE America Act and the MEGA Act would create chaos in election administration and impose a massive burden on American eligible voters. Here are the key points from their letter and broader concerns: 🧨 Core Criticisms from the Secretaries of State: - 🧾 Unfunded mandates: The bills would require states to verify documentary proof of citizenship and enforce strict voter ID rules for federal"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:29Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"San Franciscos first teachers strike in nearly [--] years has ended after a four-day walkout with the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) reaching a tentative $183 million agreement early Friday morning. Heres whats in the deal: 🏥 Fully Employer-Paid Family Health Benefits: - Teachers with families will no longer have to pay up to $1500 per month for health insurance. - The district will now fully cover family healthcare premiums at Kaiser rates starting January [--] [----]. 💰 Salary Increases: - Teachers will receive a 5% raise over two"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A federal judge in the Southern District of New York ruled that prosecutors may access AIgenerated materials including Claude chat transcripts created by a defendant who is facing fraud charges. This stems from a February [--] [----] bench ruling by Judge Jed S. Rakoff. 🔍 The case behind the ruling: The defendant is Bradley Heppner a Texas financialservices executive and founder of Beneficient who is charged with securities and wire fraud totaling roughly $150 million. Federal agents seized electronic devices from his home that contained [--] documents generated using Anthropics Claude which he"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Trump administration has agreed to release $200 million in previously frozen federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel Projecta critical infrastructure initiative connecting New York City and New Jersey. This decision follows a federal court order that found the administrations October [----] freeze unlawful compelling the release of funds that had already been appropriated by Congress in [----]. 🧩 Why Only $200 Million Not the Full $16 Billion - The $16 billion figure represents the total projected cost of the entire Gateway Program which includes: - Construction of a new two-track tunnel under"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: DNA was found on Nancy Guthries property that does not belong to her or anyone associated with her according to the Pima County Sheriffs Department"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The renowned quantitative hedge fund D. E. Shaw is launching its first-ever multi-strategy fund to be managed entirely by human traders moving beyond its foundational reliance on complex computer algorithms. This new vehicle named the Cogence Fund is reportedly raising between $3 billion and $5 billion in capital. The Cogence Fund will utilize fundamental analysis allowing its human traders to make real-time discretionary calls on risk pricing and timing. The strategy will focus on identifying global opportunities across both equities and credit markets. This launch which is anticipated to"
X Link 2025-09-30T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Brazil has attracted over $2.3 billion in foreign equity inflows in January [----] alonenearly half of all 2025s totaldriving the Ibovespa to a record [------] and sending the real up 3.7% against the dollar. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF ($EWZ) is up +18% year-to-date reflecting a surge of global capital into Latin America amid U.S. policy volatility and rising EM appeal. --- 🌎 Why the Surge Key Drivers Behind Brazils January Inflows 🔹 Capital Flight from the U.S. - Investors are fleeing U.S. assets amid Trump-era policy instability regulatory uncertainty and a weakening dollar. - The dollar has"
X Link 2026-01-27T15:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A growing wave of corporate and celebrity support is amplifying the impact of Trump Accounts with Steak n Shake JPMorgan Chase Bank of America Intel and Nicki Minaj all pledging to match or fund the $1000 government seed for eligible newborns. These contributions could significantly boost long-term savings for children born between January [--] [----] and December [--] [----]. 🍼 What Are Trump Accounts - Federal program launched under President Trumps economic agenda - $1000 government deposit into a tax-advantaged investment account for every eligible U.S. child born [--------] - Funds grow tax-free"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A growing wave of corporate and celebrity support is amplifying the impact of Trump Accounts with Steak n Shake JPMorgan Chase Bank of America Intel and Nicki Minaj all pledging to match or fund the $1000 government seed for eligible newborns. These contributions could significantly boost long-term savings for children born between January [--] [----] and December [--] [----]. --- 🍼 What Are Trump Accounts - Federal program launched under President Trumps economic agenda - $1000 government deposit into a tax-advantaged investment account for every eligible U.S. child born [--------] - Funds grow"
X Link 2026-01-28T16:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The White House anticipates that Panamas Supreme Court will cancel a major port contract with China-linked CK Hutchison on Thursday a move that would mark a significant geopolitical win for the Trump administration amid intensifying U.S.-China competition in Latin America. The decision could revoke the Hong Kong-based firms control over the Balboa and Cristobal ports at either end of the Panama Canalvital chokepoints for global trade. 🔍 Whats at Stake: - The contract in question: CK Hutchison through its subsidiary Panama Ports Company (PPC) has operated the Balboa and Cristobal terminals"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:50Z [----] followers, 19.9K engagements
"Norway has finalized a $2 billion deal with South Koreas Hanwha Aerospace to acquire [--] K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) opting for its extended [---] km strike range and rapid delivery timeline over U.S. HIMARS and European competitors. Deliveries begin in [----] with missile production localized in Poland to support broader European demand. 🔍 Key Deal Highlights: - Contract Value: [--] billion NOK ($2 billion USD) - Supplier: Hanwha Aerospace (South Korea) - System Selected: K239 Chunmoo MLRS - Quantity: [--] launchers + large stockpile of missiles - Range: Up to [---] km exceeding"
X Link 2026-01-29T22:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Authorities in Arizona say the disappearance of Savannah Guthries mother Nancy Guthrie is now being treated as an abduction-level crime scene according to statements from sheriff. What investigators have confirmed so far: - 🔍 Her home is officially a crime scene. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told media that evidence inside the residence indicates a crime occurred. - 🚫 She did not leave on her own. Investigators emphasized that Nancy Guthrie [--] has limited mobility and could not have simply walked away. - 📹 Sheriff is urging neighbors to check cameras. Authorities are asking anyone in"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A whistleblower has accused Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard of wrongdoing but the complaint is locked behind such an unusually high classification level that even congressional intelligence committees have not been allowed to see it. Whats actually known: - 🔐 The complaint was filed in May with the Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG). - 🗂 It is classified at an exceptionally high level stored in a secure facility and withheld from Congressan unprecedented step for an intelligencecommunity whistleblower complaint. - ⚠ Officials told the Wall Street Journal that"
X Link 2026-02-03T02:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Melinda French Gates has publicly stated that Bill Gates needs to answer for the allegations tied to newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents emphasizing that any remaining questions should be directed at himnot her. What she said: 🎙 In an interview with NPRs Wild Card podcast Melinda French Gates addressed the latest DOJ document release which includes [----] emails Epstein wrote to himself about Bill Gates. She made two key points: - 💬 She feels unbelievable sadness seeing her ex-husbands name in the files. - 💬 She believes Bill Gates must answer for the allegations saying: Those questions"
X Link 2026-02-03T22:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NIH has formally opened the door to converting the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) into the first-ever federally supported primate sanctuary a major structural shift in U.S. biomedical research policy. Below is a full unpacking of whats happening why it matters and the strategic implications. --- 🧭 What NIH is proposing: - 🐒 Transition at least one of the seven National Primate Research Centers into a sanctuary beginning with ONPRC in Oregon. - 💰 NIH is offering federal funding to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to stop primate testing and repurpose the facility."
X Link 2026-02-04T21:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: The FBI is offering a $50000 reward for information that leads to finding Nancy Guthrie or to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance. JUST IN: The Pima County Arizona sheriff has confirmed that DNA tests show the blood discovered on the porch of the Guthrie residence belongs to Nancy Guthrie. JUST IN: The Pima County Arizona sheriff has confirmed that DNA tests show the blood discovered on the porch of the Guthrie residence belongs to Nancy Guthrie"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially scrapped the national electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate ending the requirement for all new vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by [----]. Instead his government is pivoting to a strategy focused on emissions standards consumer rebates and industrial investment to support the EV transition. 🔧 Whats Changing in Canadas EV Policy Carneys government has repealed the federal EV sales mandate which previously required: - 20% of new vehicle sales to be electric by [----] - 60% by [----] - 100% by [----] Instead the new approach includes: - Stronger"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: Trump is urging all Republicans to support the Save America Act which includes the following measures: [--]. Require all voters to present valid identification when voting. [--]. Require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. [--]. Eliminate mail-in voting except for cases involving illness disability military service or travel. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019550572278607988 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019550572278607988"
X Link 2026-02-05T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"There is no confirmed evidence that the Trump administration has mandated or achieved an inhaler price reduction from $458 to $51. While President Trump has issued executive orders aimed at lowering drug prices including aligning U.S. prices with international benchmarks no specific policy or enforcement mechanism has yet resulted in such a dramatic verified price cut for a common inhaler. 🔍 What We Know About Trumps Drug Pricing Actions: - 🏛 Executive Order (May 2025): President Trump signed an order directing the U.S. Trade Representative and Department of Commerce to pressure drugmakers"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"TrumpRx officially launched this week as a federal direct-to-consumer drug discount platform offering steep price cuts on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. The White House claims the program could help Americans collectively shed [---] million pounds in [----] by expanding access to these medications. 🏛 What Is TrumpRx TrumpRx is a government-run online portal that connects Americans directly to pharmaceutical companies offering discounted prescription drugs bypassing traditional pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurance intermediaries. - Launch date: February [----] -"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A Maryland man Colin Demarco has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly targeting Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of Project [----]. Demarco was arrested on January [--] [----] after appearing at Voughts Northern Virginia home wearing a surgical mask and gloves reportedly carrying a firearm without a permit. 🔍 Key Details of the Case: - Suspect: Colin Demarco [--] years old from Maryland. - Target: Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) former Trump administration official and co-author of Project [----] a"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Maryland man Colin Demarco has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly targeting Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget and a key architect of Project [----]. Demarco was arrested on January [--] [----] after appearing at Voughts Northern Virginia home wearing a surgical mask and gloves reportedly carrying a firearm without a permit. 🔍 Key Details of the Case: - Suspect: Colin Demarco [--] years old from Maryland. - Target: Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) former Trump administration official and co-author of Project [----] a"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Trump is referring to AstraZenecas Bevespi inhaler which has dropped in price from $458 to just $51 through the TrumpRx programa nearly 89% discount. This is one of the most dramatic examples of the administrations push to lower prescription drug costs in [----]. 💊 Bevespi Inhaler Price Cut: What You Need to Know - Drug: Bevespi Aerosphere (glycopyrrolate/formoterol) a long-acting inhaler used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). - Manufacturer: AstraZeneca - Original Price: $458.05 - New Price via TrumpRx: $51.00 (an 89% discount) - Savings: $407.05 out-of-pocket"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"As of early [----] the median retirement savings for U.S. workers aged [--] to [--] is just $955 according to a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). This figure includes both those with and without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans highlighting a deepening retirement preparedness crisis. 👉Key Findings from the [----] NIRS Report: 🔹 Median Retirement Savings: $955: - This figure reflects the midpoint of all working Americans retirement savings meaning half have less than $955 saved. - It includes workers with 401(k)s and IRAs as well as the estimated 56"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:38Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements
"President Trump has officially rejected an extension of the New START treaty with Russia calling instead for a new improved and modernized nuclear arms agreement that would include China and address what he claims are Russian violations. The move ends the last remaining U.S.-Russia arms control pact raising concerns about a renewed global arms race. 🔍 What Trump Said: In a Truth Social post on February [--] [----] President Trump declared that the New START treaty which expired that day was a badly negotiated deal and grossly violated by Russia. He stated: Rather than extend NEW START. we should"
X Link 2026-02-06T00:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A fire broke out late Wednesday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City Pennsylvania prompting the evacuation of [--] patients including six in intensive care. Emergency crews successfully contained the blaze and no injuries were reported. 🔥 Incident Overview - Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital Dickson City PA (about [--] miles north of Scranton) - Time of Incident: Around 9:40 p.m. EST Wednesday February [--] [----] - Fire Origin: Roof of the older Scranton Orthopedics building which is physically attached to the main hospital facility - Damage: No active fire reached the main hospital but"
X Link 2026-02-06T01:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Indias central bank will now compensate customers up to [-----] (about $300) or 70% of losses from small-value digital frauds marking a major shift in consumer protection policy. This applies to first-time fraud victims with the remaining 30% of the loss split between the customer and the bank. 🔐 Key Details of the RBIs New Compensation Policy: - Compensation Cap: Victims of small-value digital frauds will be eligible for compensation of up to [-----] or 70% of the lost amount whichever is lower. - No-Fault First-Time Coverage: For first-time fraud incidents the RBI will compensate without"
X Link 2026-02-06T12:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A Maryland man Colin Demarco has been charged with first-degree attempted murder and other felonies after allegedly plotting to kill Russell Vought the Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Demarco was arrested on January [--] [----] after a disturbing incident at Voughts Virginia home involving a concealed firearm and a surgical mask. 🔍 Key Details of the Alleged Plot: - 🧑⚖ Suspect: Colin Demarco [--] of Maryland. - 📅 Arrest Date: January [--] 2026; arraigned on January [--]. - 🏠 Incident Location: Russell Voughts residence in Northern Virginia. - ⚖ Charges Filed: -"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Federal prosecutors have charged Derrick Callella a California man with sending fake Bitcoin ransom texts to Savannah Guthries family amid the ongoing search for her missing mother Nancy Guthrie. Callella who has a prior fraud conviction was arrested after FBI agents traced his VOIP messages and phone call to his home in Hawthorne California. Authorities say his communications were not connected to the original ransom note sent to media outlets. --- 🧾 Charges and Allegations: - Derrick Callella [--] is charged with: - Transmitting ransom-related communications in interstate commerce - Making"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"🚨 The Video and Its Fallout On February [--] [----] Donald Trumps Truth Social account shared a video that included a brief clip showing the Obamas faces superimposed on apes. The video which also featured conspiracy theories about the [----] election was widely condemned for invoking deeply racist imagery. Though the post was deleted the next day the damage was doneand this time Republican condemnation was swift and unusually direct. 🧨 Republican Lawmakers Who Spoke Out: Here are the key GOP figures who publicly criticized the video: - 🗣 Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC): As the only Black Republican in the"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal has confirmed that the IndiaU.S. trade agreement fully protects the countrys sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors explicitly excluding key staples like rice wheat dairy meat and maize from any market access concessions. He emphasized that the deal reflects Indias commitment to safeguarding farmers interests and rural livelihoods even as it opens up other sectors for trade expansion. --- 🔒 What India Protected in the Deal: Piyush Goyal speaking in Parliament and at press briefings outlined the following key protections: - 🥛 Dairy Sector: India has"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A 62-year-old Florida man Brian Roush is in critical condition after contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection during a New Years vacation in the Bahamas. The infection began after a minor ankle scrape sustained while swimming with pigs and rapidly progressed to life-threatening complications upon his return to Florida. 🦠 What Happened: - Incident: Brian Roush and his girlfriend Tonia Buford Stinson traveled to the Bahamas to celebrate the New Year. - Injury: Roush scraped his ankle during the trip which he initially dismissed as minor. - Exposure: He later swam with pigsan increasingly"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Swiss womens hockey team has entered isolation at the [----] Winter Olympics after a player tested positive for norovirus just days after a similar outbreak sidelined much of the Finnish team. The infected Swiss athlete has been symptom-free since Friday morning but the team is taking precautionary measures ahead of their scheduled game against Canada. 🦠 What Happened - A Swiss player tested positive for norovirus following their [--] win over the Czech Republic on Friday February [--]. - The infected athlete had been isolated in a single room since arriving at the Olympic Village on Monday"
X Link 2026-02-07T00:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔷A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project a critical infrastructure initiative connecting New York and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River. 🔷U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas issued a temporary restraining order on Friday February [--] [----] blocking the administrations freeze and allowing construction to resume. The judge found that the states of New York and New Jersey had demonstrated that halting the project would cause irreparable harm and that the funding freeze appeared arbitrary and"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"BREAKING: Trump has declined to apologize for a now-deleted racist post targeting the Obamas despite criticism from fellow Republicans"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Turkey will continue its tight monetary policy and maintain fiscal discipline to combat inflation according to Vice President Cevdet Ylmaz. Speaking on February [--] [----] Ylmaz emphasized that the government remains committed to its current economic program and has no plans to pause or reverse course. Key points from his statement include: 🔒 Sustained Tight Monetary Policy: Ylmaz reaffirmed that Turkey will persist with high interest rates and restrictive monetary measures to curb inflation which remains elevated despite recent declines. 📉 Inflation Trends: January's consumer price inflation"
X Link 2026-02-07T19:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Saturday February [--] Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a new video publicly acknowledging that they had received a message from the suspected kidnappers of their mother Nancy Guthrie. In the emotional plea Savannah said: We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us and we will pay. This marked a significant shift in tone from earlier appeals as it was the first time the family explicitly stated their willingness to pay for Nancys safe"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia on February [--] [----] for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties particularly in trade defense and security cooperation. This marks Modis third visit to Malaysia and his first since India and Malaysia elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August [----]. 🛬 Warm Welcome and Symbolic Gestures - Modi was received with a grand ceremony at Kuala Lumpur International Airport by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other senior officials. - The two leaders attended a community program"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Jack Lang the former French Minister of Culture and longtime president of the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris has resigned amid mounting scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. His resignation follows the release of millions of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice on January [--] which reportedly mention Lang more than [---] times in connection with Epstein. French financial prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into Lang and his daughter Caroline Lang on suspicion of laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds. The probe was reportedly triggered by revelations of"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On February [--] [----] the Nebraska Legislature passed Legislative Bill [---] a controversial measure that: 🧒 Establishes a $13.50 Youth Minimum Wage: - Applies to 14- and 15-year-olds starting July [----]. - This is $1.50 less than the $15 minimum wage approved by voters in a [----] ballot initiative. - The youth wage will increase by 1.5% annually a slower pace than inflation. 🧪 Alters Training Wages: - Workers under age [--] can now be paid $13.50/hour during a 90-day training period. - This training wage will also rise by 1.5% annually through at least December [----]. 📉 Caps Future Minimum Wage"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"📉 Will Lewis Resigns as Washington Post Publisher Amid Turmoil: Will Lewis the CEO and publisher of The Washington Post announced his resignation on Saturday just days after the paper laid off roughly one-third of its staffapproximately [---] newsroom employees. The timing of his departure coming so soon after one of the most significant staff reductions in the Posts modern history underscores the deep turbulence within the organization. 📝 His Statement and Exit: In a memo to staff Lewis wrote: After two years of transformation at The Washington Post now is the right time for me to step"
X Link 2026-02-08T00:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yes U.S. job openings have dropped to levels typically associated with recessions reinforcing concerns about a weakening labor market in early [----]. 🔻 Key Data Points: - Job Openings: As of December [----] job openings fell sharply to [----] millionthe lowest since September [----]. This marks a decline of over [------] openings just since October [----]. - Layoffs: January [----] saw [------] announced layoffs the highest for any January since the [----] Great Recession. This figure represents a 205% increase from December [----] and a 118% rise year-over-year. - Hiring Plans: Employers announced only 5306"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Savannah Guthrie has publicly expressed a willingness to negotiate with the individuals suspected of abducting her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie. In a deeply emotional video posted to her Instagram on Saturday evening Savannah joined by her siblings Annie and Camron directly addressed the alleged kidnappers. She stated We received your message and we understand and pleaded We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us and we will pay. The familys message appears to be in response to a"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from freezing over $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project a critical infrastructure initiative connecting New York City and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River. 🧑⚖ The Ruling U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas granted emergency relief to New York and New Jersey on February [--] [----] just hours before construction was set to halt. The judge found that the states had adequately shown that the public interest would be harmed by a delay in a critical infrastructure project and that"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Morgan McSweeney UK Prime Minister Keir Starmers chief of staff and longtime political strategist has resigned amid the escalating fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal tied to Jeffrey Epstein. 🔥 Why McSweeney Resigned - 🧨 Key role in Mandelsons appointment: McSweeney was instrumental in pushing for Mandelson to be named UK ambassador to the U.S. despite two warnings from civil servants about Mandelsons ties to Epstein. - 🧾 Admission of fault: In his resignation statement McSweeney said The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Morgan McSweeney UK Prime Minister Keir Starmers chief of staff and longtime political strategist has resigned amid the escalating fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal tied to Jeffrey Epstein. 🔥 Why McSweeney Resigned - 🧨 Key role in Mandelsons appointment: McSweeney was instrumental in pushing for Mandelson to be named UK ambassador to the U.S. despite two warnings from civil servants about Mandelsons ties to Epstein. - 🧾 Admission of fault: In his resignation statement McSweeney said The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson was wrong. He has damaged our party our country and trust in"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hungary has not passed a new law in [----] specifically banning what some are calling LGBTQ indoctrination in schools but it has significantly escalated its legal and political campaign against LGBTQ+ rights over the past year. Here's a breakdown of the key developments: What Hungary Has Done: 🧱 Constitutional Amendments (April 2025) Hungarys parliament dominated by Prime Minister Viktor Orbns Fidesz party passed constitutional changes that: - Codify a binary definition of gender as male or female based on birth sex. - Ban public LGBTQ+ events including Budapest Pride by linking them to"
X Link 2026-02-08T15:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔹U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday February [--] that he does not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheeteven under the leadership of Kevin Warsh President Trump's nominee for Fed Chair. Speaking on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" Bessent acknowledged Warsh's past criticism of the Fed's bond-buying programs but emphasized that any decision on reducing the central banks $7.7 trillion balance sheet could take up to a year. 🔹Bessent's comments suggest a more measured approach to quantitative tightening despite Warshs reputation for favoring a"
X Link 2026-02-08T19:08Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Pizza Hut plans to close approximately [---] underperforming U.S. locations in the first half of [----] representing about 3% of its domestic footprint. The announcement came during Yum Brands Q4 [----] earnings call where executives cited declining same-store sales intensifying competition from rivals like Dominos and shifting consumer preferences as key drivers behind the decision. This move is part of a broader strategic turnaround effort that includes targeted closures marketing support and modernization initiatives aimed at revitalizing the brand. Yum Brands also confirmed it is conducting a"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔹Yes Iran is currently producing ballistic missiles at a high ratepotentially hundreds per monthdespite the degraded state of its arsenal following the June [----] war with Israel and earlier exchanges in [----]. Israeli estimates at the end of that war suggested Irans remaining stockpile had dropped to around [----] missiles and [---] launchers. However by early [----] Iranian officials claimed that production had not only resumed but was accelerating with projections suggesting a buildup toward [----] missiles by mid-2027 and over [-----] by [----]. 🔹This rapid replenishment effort is part of Irans"
X Link 2026-02-08T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Super Bowl Sunday [----] survivors of Jeffrey Epsteins sex trafficking network launched a powerful 30-second public service announcement (PSA) demanding full transparency from the U.S. Department of Justice. The ad aired during one of the most-watched television events in America was produced by the advocacy group World Without Exploitation and aimed squarely at Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration. 📺 Key Messages from the PSA: - 🗣 Direct appeal to the public: Survivors appeared on screen speaking candidly about their experiences and calling on Americans to pressure the"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🏔 As the [----] Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics get underway several U.S. Olympians are facing mounting backlash for speaking out about domestic political issuesparticularly the recent immigration enforcement actions by ICE and the broader political climate in the United States. 🔥 What Athletes Are Saying 🗣 Freestyle skier Chris Lillis expressed emotional conflict stating: I love the USA but I feel heartbroken about whats happened in the United States. We need to focus on respecting everybodys rights and treating our citizens with love and respect. His comments came in response to questions"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell is indeed expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during her closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday February [--] [----]. This marks her first-ever congressional appearance and she will testify virtually from the federal prison in Florida where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwells legal team formally notified Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) that she will not provide substantive testimony and will plead the Fifth in response to all questions. - Her attorneys"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Italys government under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has enacted a sweeping ban on lab-grown meat making it the first country in Europe to do so. The legislation passed in late [----] prohibits the production sale marketing and import of cultivated meat and other synthetic food products derived from animal cell cultures. Key Elements of the Ban - 🧬 Scope: The law bans all lab-grown meat and animal feed derived from cell cultures. It also includes synthetic food products such as tofu steak under its restrictions. - 💶 Penalties: Violators face fines of up to [-----] (approximately $65000). - 🛑"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔹Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginien has indeed signaled a strategic shift in how her country views its defense posture particularly in light of evolving U.S. military commitments in Europe. While she has emphasized that the United States is not currently reducing its troop presence in Lithuaniamore than [----] U.S. troops remain stationed thereshe has also made clear that Lithuania must prepare for a future where it may not be able to rely as heavily on American forces. 🔹In recent statements Ruginien highlighted Lithuanias record defense spending which is set to reach 5.38% of GDPone of"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You're not alone in noticing the contrast. In just a few days Norway has launched a formal criminal investigation into Thorbjrn Jagland a former prime minister and Nobel Committee chair and accepted the resignation of diplomat Mona Juul over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. These actions followed the release of U.S. DOJ files implicating numerous global figures yet Norways response has been swift and public. Meanwhile in the United Statesdespite being the epicenter of the Epstein scandalthe federal response has been comparatively opaque. While a congressional investigation is underway and the DOJ"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lindsey Vonn the 41-year-old American skiing legend has undergone two surgeries in Italy following a devastating crash during the women's downhill event at the [----] Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. 🏔 The Crash Vonn who had come out of retirement for a final Olympic bid was already competing with a fully ruptured ACL sustained during a World Cup event in the Swiss Alps just a week earlier. Despite the injury she chose to race with a knee brace. However only [--] seconds into her run her right ski pole snagged a gate causing her to lose control fly sideways and crash violently hitting her"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Following the resignations of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and director of communications Tim Allan UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed his Downing Street staff with a message aimed at restoring morale and reaffirming his leadership. He emphasized that politics should be a force for good adding We must prove that politics can be a force for good. I believe it can. I believe it is. We go forward from here. Starmers remarks come amid a deepening crisis triggered by McSweeneys departure over his support for Peter Mandelson whose appointment as UK ambassador to the U.S. has drawn"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have officially signed a memorandum of understanding on peaceful nuclear cooperation between the United States and Armenia. The agreement was finalized on February [--] [----] during Vances historic visit to Yerevanthe first by a sitting U.S. vice president to Armenia. 🔹 Scope of the Agreement: The memorandum focuses on collaboration in the field of peaceful nuclear energy. While specific technical details have not yet been publicly disclosed such agreements typically cover areas like nuclear safety regulatory frameworks"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔹Senator Adam Schiff issued a stark warning on Sunday February [--] asserting that President Donald Trump intends to subvert the [----] midterm elections if Republicans lose seats in Congress. Speaking on ABCs This Week Schiff said Trump is prepared to try to take some kind of action to overturn the result drawing parallels to Trumps efforts to overturn the [----] election which culminated in the January [--] Capitol insurrection. 🔹Schiff pointed to recent developments including a January FBI raid on a Fulton County Georgia election hub where ballots from the [----] election were seized as part of an"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Indias manufacturing sector remained firmly in expansion territory in January [----] with the HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rising to [----] from [----] in December [----]. This uptick marked a rebound from a two-year low and signaled a stronger improvement in operating conditions. 🔑Key drivers of this resilience include: 🔧 Robust Domestic Demand: The primary boost came from domestic orders which outpaced export growth. This suggests that Indias internal consumption and investment cycles are providing a buffer against global headwinds. 📦 Rising Output and Input Purchases:"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in connection with"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Whats happening: Keir Starmer is refusing to resign despite escalating pressure triggered by the Peter MandelsonEpstein scandal which has already led to the resignation of two senior aides Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan. 🔥 Why this is a crisis: - Mandelsons appointment as U.S. ambassador is at the center of the storm. Starmer approved it despite Mandelsons known postconviction links to Jeffrey Epstein. - Newly released Epstein files deepened scrutiny of Mandelsons relationship with Epstein intensifying political fallout. - McSweeney a key architect of Starmers rise quit after taking"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"British police are formally assessing allegations that former Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) shared confidential UK trade reports with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a government trade envoy in [----]. The claims stem from newly released emailspart of the U.S. Justice Departments recent disclosure of over [--] million Epstein-related documentsthat appear to show Andrew forwarding sensitive visit reports from a Southeast Asia trade mission to Epstein. 🔍 Key details: - The emails reportedly include summaries of visits to Vietnam Hong Kong Shenzhen and Singapore sent by Andrews"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"JPMorgan Chase employees are reportedly feeling intense pressure under CEO Jamie Dimon's aggressive return-to-office (RTO) mandate with some fearing that resisting the policy could amount to "career suicide". Heres whats unfolding: 🔥 Dimon's Hardline Stance - In January [----] JPMorgan implemented a strict five-day-a-week in-office policy ending hybrid work arrangements. - At a fiery internal town hall Dimon dismissed remote work as ineffective saying: Dont give me the s that work from home Friday works and claiming no one answers calls on Fridays. - He emphasized that in-person work is"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) announced plans to introduce a Senate resolution denouncing President Donald Trump's recent call for Republicans to nationalize or take over voting procedures in over a dozen key states ahead of the [----] midterm elections. 🔹In a statement shared with The Hill Markey emphasized that the U.S. Constitution grants states the primary authority over the times places and manner of federal elections. He asserted that the president has no constitutional or legal authorityexplicit or impliedto directly control or administer state-run elections. There is no clause in the"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Several GOP senators running in battleground states are reportedly urging Donald Trump and his top adviser Stephen Miller to moderate their rhetoric on immigration and law enforcement fearing political backlash in the [----] midterms. 🔹 Concerns from Vulnerable Republicans: Senators like Susan Collins (R-ME) who is up for re-election in a blue-leaning state are among those considered highly vulnerable. These lawmakers are reportedly worried that Millers aggressive immigration messagingparticularly around mass deportations and the use of military forcecould alienate moderate and suburban voters"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Ghislaine Maxwell appeared virtually before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday February [--] [----] for a closed-door deposition as part of Congresss bipartisan investigation into the federal governments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. As anticipated Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer any questions effectively ending the session in under an hour. 🔒 Key Developments: - Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in a Texas federal prison following her [----] conviction for sex trafficking minors in"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"President Donald Trump has recently reiterated his interest in sending $2000 rebate checks to Americans funded by revenue from tariffs. However despite the public statements and political momentum the proposal remains speculative and faces significant hurdles: 🧾 What Trump Is Proposing: - 💸 Trump has floated the idea of a tariff dividend $2000 direct payments to Americans funded by revenue collected from tariffs on foreign imports. - 🧾 He claims this would redirect money from foreign producers (especially China) to U.S. households framing it as a form of economic nationalism. 🏛 Current"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:06Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright has sparked controversy after comments made during the companys Q4 [----] earnings call revealed a strategic pivot toward wealthier customers and a willingness to raise prices further. 🗣 What the CEO Said: Boatwright stated that 60% of our core users are over $100000 a year in income a demographic insight he described as giving the company confidence that we can lean into that group in a more meaningful way. This was interpreted by many as a signal that Chipotle feels emboldened to continue raising prices without alienating its primary customer base. 📈 Price"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Donald Trumps economic approval has indeed taken a sharp downturn one year into his second term with multiple polls showing a significant erosion of supportespecially among key voter blocs that were instrumental to his [----] victory. 📉 Current Economic Approval Ratings (February 2026) - Overall Net Approval: Between [---] to [---] points depending on the poll. - Approval: 4144% - Disapproval: 5256% - CNN Analysis: Trumps support among non-college-educated votersonce a cornerstone of his basehas seen a 23-point swing against him since [----]. - Fox News Poll: Even among Republicans theres growing"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing intensifying pressure from Democrats to resign following newly revealed details about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Here's a breakdown of the latest developments: 🔍 Key Revelations: - Business Dealings: DOJ-released files show Lutnick and Epstein jointly invested in a private intelligence firm AdFin Solutions Inc. in [----]. Lutnick was listed as a "signatory" and Epstein as a "preferred holder" in a [----] investment in the tech company Adfinfour years after Epstein's [----] conviction for sex crimes. - Personal Ties: The two were neighbors in New York"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Saudi Arabias $925 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) is preparing to unveil a major strategic overhaul for the [--------] period marking the most significant reset yet of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans Vision [----] economic transformation plan. 🔁 Key Elements of the Strategy Revamp: 🧭 Shift Away from Giga-Projects: The new strategy pivots from high-profile capital-intensive mega-projects like The Line and NEOM which have faced delays cost overruns and execution challenges. Instead the PIF will prioritize more scalable and economically grounded sectors. ⚙ Sectoral Reorientation: The fund"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Epstein affair has erupted into a full-blown crisis of trust in Norway shaking the foundations of a society that prides itself on transparency egalitarianism and institutional integrity. Key Developments: 🔹 Royal Family Under Fire: Crown Princess Mette-Marit has publicly apologized for her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Her repeated meetings with himsome after his [----] convictionhave drawn intense scrutiny. The question Can Mette-Marit be queen after this is now openly debated in Norwegian media and political circles. 🔹 Political Fallout: At least two high-profile Norwegian"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Trump administration has unveiled a proposal that would significantly curtail the legal avenues available to federal employees who are fired particularly those dismissed during workforce reductions. Here's a breakdown of the key elements and implications of the plan: 🧩 What the Proposal Does: - Eliminates Independent Appeals: The plan would end the right of fired federal employees to appeal their dismissals to the independent Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) a quasi-judicial body that has historically reviewed such cases. - Centralizes Appeals in OPM: Instead appeals would be"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of [----] signaling rare and robust cross-party consensus on addressing the nations housing affordability crisis. 🏛 Key Provisions of the Bill: - 🧱 Boosting Housing Supply: The legislation aims to increase home construction by reducing regulatory barriers and offering incentives to local governments and builders. - 🏘 Modernizing HUD Programs: It updates the Department of Housing and Urban Developments HOME Investment Partnerships Program to better support affordable housing"
X Link 2026-02-10T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indeed pressing President Donald Trump to grant Israel explicit freedom of military action against Iraneven if the United States reaches a new nuclear agreement with Tehran. 🧭 What Netanyahu Is Seeking: - Freedom to Act: Netanyahu wants a formal understanding that Israel can independently strike Iranian targets particularly nuclear and missile infrastructure even after a U.S.-Iran deal is signed. - 🛡 Strategic Autonomy: This request reflects Israels deep skepticism about any U.S.-Iran agreement and its desire to retain operational flexibility"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Honda reported a sharp 61% drop in its third-quarter operating profit falling to [-----] billion ($987 million) for the OctoberDecember [----] period significantly missing analyst expectations of [-----] billion. This marks the automakers fourth consecutive year-on-year quarterly profit decline. 📉 Key Drivers Behind the Profit Slump: 🔧 EV Restructuring Costs: Honda incurred substantial one-off expenses tied to its electric vehicle (EV) business including asset write-downs and project cancellations. These costs were part of a broader restructuring effort as the company reevaluates its EV strategy"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"As of February [----] Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has confirmed that approximately [----] out of [-----] ICE agents are currently equipped with body-worn cameras. This figure represents just under 25% of the agencys total enforcement personnel and reflects a partial rollout of the body-camera program that has been underway since [----]. This disclosure comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE operations particularly following the fatal shootings in Minneapolis and growing public and congressional pressure for transparency and accountability. Lyons has previously expressed constitutional concerns"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"You're absolutely right to draw that comparison2026 is shaping up to be the most significant Republican House retirement cycle since the [----] midterms which preceded a major Democratic wave. Heres how the numbers stack up: 📊 Retirement Comparison: [----] vs. [----] - [----] (as of February 6): - [--] Republicans not seeking re-election - [--] retiring from public office - [--] running for U.S. Senate - [--] running for governor - [--] Democrats not seeking re-election - 2018: - [--] Republicans retired from the House - [--] Democrats retired That means [----] is already the second-highest GOP retirement cycle in"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The National Governors Association (NGA) has officially withdrawn from organizing a formal meeting with President Donald Trump during its upcoming winter gathering in Washington D.C. scheduled for February [----] [----]. This decision follows the White Houses move to invite only Republican governors to the traditionally bipartisan event breaking with decades of precedent. 🧩 Key Developments: - 🧾 According to a letter from NGA Chair and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) the White House informed the NGA that only Republican governors would be invited to the annual business meeting on February 20."
X Link 2026-02-10T17:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"You're absolutely right to track this trend and the shift in prediction market odds for Senate control in [----] has been striking. 📈 Senate Control Odds: A Yearlong Trend According to the latest data from prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi: - One year ago (early 2025): Republicans were heavily favored with odds around +62% reflecting their [----] majority and a favorable [----] map. - Six months ago (mid-2025): GOP odds dropped to 42% as Democratic recruitment surged and early polling showed competitive races in key states like North Carolina Florida and Ohio. - Today (February 2026):"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:07Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proceeding with a high-stakes visit to Washington D.C. scheduled for Wednesday February [--] [----] to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This comes despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) having issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu a move that has not deterred his travel to the U.S. which is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the ICCs jurisdiction over its citizens or allies. --- 🧭 Strategic Focus: Iran First and Foremost Netanyahu has made clear that the first and foremost topic of discussion will be the ongoing"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Estonias Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS) has issued a stark warning that Russia is dramatically ramping up its military-industrial capacity particularly in artillery shell production as part of a broader strategy to prepare for a potential future wareven beyond Ukraine. 🔥 Key Findings from Estonias Intelligence Report 🧨 Seventeenfold Increase in Shell Production: Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in [----] Russia has increased its production of large-caliber artillery ammunition more than [--] times. This includes munitions for tanks howitzers mortars and multiple-launch"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AstraZeneca is projecting steady growth in [----] fueled by robust demand for its oncology portfolio and strategic global investments. Heres a breakdown of the outlook and key drivers: 📈 [----] Growth Forecast: - Revenue: Expected to grow at a mid-to-high single-digit percentage at constant exchange rates. - Core Profit: Projected to rise by a low double-digit percentage. - [----] Baseline: Full-year revenue reached $58.7 billion up 8% from [----] with oncology sales up 14% to $25.6 billion. 💊 Oncology as the Growth Engine: - Cancer drugs remain the primary growth driver with continued expansion"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expedited his trip to Washington amid growing concerns that the ongoing U.S.Iran negotiations may sideline key Israeli security prioritiesparticularly Irans ballistic missile program. 🛫 Why the Trip Was Moved Up: - Urgency over Iran talks: Originally scheduled for later in February Netanyahus visit was moved up to this week to coincide with a critical phase in U.S.Iran negotiations reportedly taking place in Oman. - 📍 Meeting with Trump: Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday aiming to influence the final"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🖊Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently offered a cautiously optimistic take on President Trump's populist economic agenda suggesting that certain elements could support U.S. growth in [----]. In a public appearance Solomon acknowledged that while Trump's policiessuch as tariffs deregulation and targeted tax incentiveshave introduced volatility and uncertainty they also contain components that could stimulate investment and consumer demand. 🔹Solomon reportedly pointed to three key forces aligning to support economic momentum: a backlog of private equity capital waiting to be deployed the"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Paramount has officially enhanced its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with several new financial sweeteners aimed at swaying shareholders and countering Netflixs favored offer: 💰 Key Terms of Paramounts Revised Offer (as of February [--] 2026) - $30 per share all cash: Paramount is maintaining its original offer price which values Warner Bros. Discovery at approximately $108.4 billion including debt. - Ticking Fee of $0.25 per share per quarter: Starting after December [--] [----] Paramount will pay Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders an additional $0.25 per share (roughly $650"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridgea major new six-lane span connecting Windsor Ontario and Detroit Michiganunless Canada provides what he described as full compensation to the United States and demonstrates fairness and respect toward the U.S. 📃In a social media post on February [--] [----] Trump stated: I will not allow this bridge to open until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them and also importantly Canada treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve. 🔹The bridge"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shares of CSL Limited one of Australia's largest biotech firms plunged 17% following the abrupt resignation of CEO Paul McKenzie and the release of underwhelming earnings results for the first half of fiscal [----]. Heres a breakdown of the key developments: 🔻 CEO Departure: - Paul McKenzie stepped down as CEO with immediate effect. - Gordon Naylor a former senior executive at CSL has been appointed interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. 📉 Earnings and Strategic Concerns: - While overall fiscal [----] earnings ($6.17 per share) and revenue ($15.56 billion) met"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Paramount Skydance has significantly sweetened its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery by adding several financial incentives aimed at addressing shareholder and board concerns without increasing the headline offer price of $30 per share (valued at $108.4 billion including debt): 💰 Key Enhancements to Paramounts Offer: - 🧾 $2.8 Billion Netflix Break-Up Fee Coverage: Paramount has committed to paying the full termination fee Warner Bros. Discovery would owe Netflix if it walks away from their existing $82.7 billion merger agreement. This removes a major financial obstacle for Warners"
X Link 2026-02-10T23:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The GOPs push for the SAVE America Acta bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID to cast a ballothas reignited internal divisions over the Senate filibuster and exposed strategic fractures within the party. 🔁 The Filibuster Fight Comes Full Circle: The current debate mirrors earlier Democratic efforts to reform the filibuster in [--------] to pass voting rights legislation. At that time Republicans staunchly defended the 60-vote threshold as a safeguard against partisan overreach. Now with the SAVE Act facing a Democratic blockade in the Senate some"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Trump Justice Department did attemptbut ultimately failedto secure indictments against six Democratic lawmakers including Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin in connection with a controversial video. Here's what happened: 🧨 The Allegation: In late [----] a video surfaced featuring six Democratic lawmakersSenators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin along with Representatives Chrissy Houlahan Chris Deluzio Maggie Goodlander and one unnamed memberurging members of the U.S. military and intelligence community to refuse unlawful orders. The lawmakers framed their message as a reminder of service"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has signaled that financial sponsorsparticularly private equity firmscould play a pivotal role in reviving dealmaking activity in [----]. Speaking on February [--] Solomon noted that these sponsors are under increasing pressure to return capital to their investors which may drive them to accelerate transactions. This urgency stems from the need to realize gains on existing investments before raising new funds especially after a prolonged period of subdued exits and capital deployment. Solomon's optimism aligns with broader signals from Wall Street. He has been"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🔹Yes according to Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) President Donald Trump's name appears more than a million times in the unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files reviewed by members of Congress at the Department of Justice. Raskin made this claim in a February [----] interview with Axios following a private review session of the full unredacted Epstein materials alongside other lawmakers including Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Becca Balint (D-VT). 🔹Raskin emphasized that the public versions of the Epstein files released by the DOJ had tons of completely unnecessary redactions and"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On February [--] [----] Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) took to the House floor and publicly named six men whose identities had been redacted in the Department of Justices released Jeffrey Epstein files. Khanna stated that these redactions were made for no apparent reason despite the individuals being wealthy powerful men and in his view likely incriminated based on the content of the unredacted files he reviewed alongside Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). 🧾 The six men named by Khanna were: - Salvatore Nuara - Zurab Mikeladze - Leonic Leonov - Nicola Caputo - Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem CEO of Dubai Ports"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Telefnica has officially sold its Chilean mobile unit to French holding company NJJ and Luxembourg-based telecom operator Millicom for approximately $1.2 billion marking a significant step in its broader strategy to exit Latin American markets and concentrate on core geographies like Spain Germany the UK and Brazil. 🔍 Deal Structure and Financial Terms: - 💰 Total Value: The deal is valued at $1.22 billion with an additional $150 million contingent on future milestones in the Chilean telecom market. - 💵 Payment Breakdown: - $50 million upfront in cash. - $340 million in deferred payments"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Several members of Congress are sharply criticizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for what they describe as completely unnecessary redactions in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein filesparticularly the omission of names of men who may be implicated in Epsteins network. 🧨 Key Developments: - 🕵♂ Lawmakers review unredacted files: Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) were among those who reviewed unredacted versions of the Epstein files at DOJ headquarters. After their review they publicly questioned the rationale behind certain redactions"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Lyft shares plunged nearly 1516% following its Q4 [----] earnings report despite CEO David Risher insisting that consumer demand remains strong and showing no softness. Here's what drove the market reaction and what Risher emphasized: 📉 Why the Stock Dropped: - Revenue Miss: Lyft reported Q4 revenue of $1.59 billion falling short of the $1.76 billion consensus estimate. - Operating Loss: The company posted a surprise full-year operating loss of $188.4 million for [----]. - Weak Rider Metrics: Active riders reached [----] million and total rides hit [-----] millionboth below analyst expectations. -"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on February [--] [----] for their seventh meeting since Trump returned to office. The central focus was Irans nuclear program and both leaders used the occasion to escalate pressure on Tehran while signaling conditional openness to diplomacy. 🗣 Trumps Message: Deal or Consequences In a Fox Business interview ahead of the meeting Trump said he believed Iran wants to make a deal and warned Theyd be foolish if they didnt. We took out their nuclear power last time and well have to see if we take out more this time. He"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:03Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"📣 Pam Bondi Faces Bipartisan Firestorm Over Epstein Files at House Hearing: Attorney General Pam Bondi came under intense scrutiny today during a high-stakes appearance before the House Judiciary Committee as lawmakers grilled her over the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. 🔥 Key Flashpoints from the Hearing: - 🧾 Redaction Controversy: Bondi was pressed on why the DOJs redactions in the released Epstein files appeared to obscure the identities of powerful individuals while still exposing sensitive details about survivors. Democrats accused the department of"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Brad Jacobs QXO has struck a definitive deal to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for approximately $2.25 billion marking its second major acquisition in less than a year and intensifying its challenge to industry giants Home Depot and Lowes. 🧱 Deal Structure & Strategic Fit: - 💰 Transaction Terms: QXO will pay $2 billion in cash and issue [----] million shares with the right to repurchase those shares at $40 each. - 🏗 Kodiaks Footprint: Headquartered in Englewood Colorado Kodiak operates [---] locations across the U.S. including regional brands like American Builders Supply (FL) Simonson"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The European Union has imposed significant tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China citing concerns over state subsidies and unfair competition. Here's a breakdown of the current situation as of February 2026: 🚗 EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Key Details - 🔺 Tariff Rates: Since [----] the EU has levied additional duties on Chinese-made EVs ranging from 7.8% to 35.3% depending on the manufacturer. These are in addition to the standard 10% import duty already applied to all non-EU vehicles. - 🧾 Rationale: The European Commission argues that Chinese EVs benefit from heavy state"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares dropped over 7% in after-hours trading on February [--] [----] despite the company reporting strong fiscal Q2 results that beat Wall Street expectations. The sell-off was driven by investor disappointment with the company's forward guidance which was seen as underwhelming given the elevated expectations around AI-driven growth. 📊 Q2 [----] Performance Highlights: - Revenue: $15.3 billion up 10% year-over-year beating estimates of $15.1 billion. - Adjusted EPS: $1.04 exceeding consensus forecasts. - GAAP EPS: $0.80 up 31% YoY. - Networking Revenue: Surged 21% driven by"
X Link 2026-02-11T22:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing sharp criticism over what some lawmakers and fiscal watchdogs are calling fuzzy math in his latest budget presentation particularly as he continues to push for a tax hike on the wealthy despite a newly revealed $5 billion improvement in the citys fiscal outlook. 🧮 The Controversy: Mamdani recently testified before state lawmakers in Albany stating that the citys projected $12 billion budget deficit had shrunk by nearly $5 billion. He attributed the improvement to stronger-than-expected Wall Street revenues higher tax collections and unspecified"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Six people were found dead in Bulgarias Stara Planina (Balkan) Mountains in early February [----] in a case that has baffled investigators and drawn comparisons to the surreal mystery series Twin Peaks. Heres whats known so far: 🏔 Two Clusters of Deaths - February 2: Three men (aged [--] [--] and 51) were discovered shot dead in the yard of a burned private mountain cabin near the Petrohan Pass. - February 8: Three more bodies two men (aged [--] and 22) and a 15-year-old boy were found in a camper van near Mount Okolchitsa about [--] miles from the first site. 🔍 Investigative Theories - Authorities"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The GOP-led House has officially passed a resolution to rescind President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian goods a significant bipartisan rebuke of his trade policy though largely symbolic for now. 🗳 Vote Breakdown and Political Dynamics: - The resolution passed narrowly [------]. - Six Republicans broke ranks to join nearly all Democrats in supporting the measure. - Only one Democrat Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voted against it. 📜 What the Resolution Does - The measure introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) seeks to terminate the national emergency Trump declared in [----] to justify the"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The GOP-led House has officially passed a resolution to rescind President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian goods a significant bipartisan rebuke of his trade policy though largely symbolic for now. 🗳 Vote Breakdown and Political Dynamics: - The resolution passed narrowly [------]. - Six Republicans broke ranks to join nearly all Democrats in supporting the measure. - Only one Democrat Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voted against it. 📜 What the Resolution Does: - The measure introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) seeks to terminate the national emergency Trump declared in [----] to justify the"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shopify reported strong Q4 [----] results and announced a $2 billion stock buyback signaling confidence in its long-term growth trajectory despite a mixed market reaction. 📈 Key Financial Highlights: - Revenue: $3.67 billion up 31% year-over-year beating Wall Streets estimate of $3.59 billion. - Adjusted EPS: $0.48 slightly below the $0.51 consensus estimate. - Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV): $123.8 billion for Q4 a 31% increase from $94.5 billion in Q4 [----]. - Full-Year [----] Revenue: $11.6 billion up 30% YoY. - Free Cash Flow: $2 billion for [----] with a 1719% margin. 🔮 Forward Guidance: - Q1"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Russia has officially blocked access to Metas WhatsApp messaging service escalating its crackdown on foreign digital platforms amid growing geopolitical tensions and domestic information control efforts. 🚫 What Happened - On February [--] [----] Russian authorities removed WhatsApps domains (including and from the national DNS registry effectively severing access to the service for users in Russia unless they use a VPN. - The move follows a broader campaign by Roskomnadzor Russias federal communications watchdog to restrict foreign tech platforms deemed noncompliant with national laws or"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford ordered a sudden overnight closure of airspace over El Paso Texas and southern New Mexico early Wednesday morning February [--] [----] without prior coordination with the White House Pentagon or Department of Homeland Security according to multiple reports. 🛑 What Happened: - Timing: The FAA issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) at 1:30 a.m. EST halting all flights into and out of El Paso International Airport and the Doa Ana County Jetport for what was initially announced as a 10-day period. - Reversal: Within seven hours the FAA abruptly rescinded the order"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The House of Representatives has officially passed the SAVE America Act a Trump-backed bill that would impose strict new federal requirements for voting including: 🗳 Key Provisions of the SAVE America Act: - 🪪 Mandatory Photo ID to Vote: All voters would be required to present government-issued photo identification at the polls in federal elections. - 📄 Proof of Citizenship to Register: Individuals registering to vote would need to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate passport or naturalization papers. - 🧭 Nationwide Standardization: The bill would"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🗳 U.S. House Votes to Overturn Trumps Tariffs on Canada [------] What happened: The U.S. House of Representatives voted [------] on Feb. [--] [----] in favor of a resolution to terminate President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian imports. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency declaration that Trump used to justify the tariffs. Bipartisan defiance: Six House Republicans broke with Trump and joined nearly all Democrats to support the measure signaling rare bipartisan dissent within the Republican-controlled chamber. Symbolic impact: The vote is largely symbolic as the resolution faces"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🗳 U.S. House Votes to Overturn Trumps Tariffs on Canada [------] What happened: The U.S. House of Representatives voted [------] on Feb. [--] [----] in favor of a resolution to terminate President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian imports. The resolution seeks to end the national emergency declaration that Trump used to justify the tariffs. Bipartisan defiance: Six House Republicans broke with Trump and joined nearly all Democrats to support the measure signaling rare bipartisan dissent within the Republican-controlled chamber. Symbolic impact: The vote is largely symbolic as the resolution faces"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The U.S. House of Representatives voted on February [--] [----] to overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods marking a significantthough largely symbolicrebuke of his trade policy. 🗳 Vote Breakdown and Political Dynamics: - The resolution passed narrowly [------] with six Republicans joining nearly all Democrats to support the measure. - Only one Democrat Rep. Jared Golden of Maine voted against it. - The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and aimed to nullify the legal basis for the tariffs which Trump had imposed under a national emergency declaration"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔹UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned recent remarks by billionaire businessman and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe who claimed in a televised interview that the United Kingdom had been colonised by immigrants and that immigration was costing too much. 🔹In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Starmer called Ratcliffes comments offensive and wrong emphasizing that Britain is a proud tolerant and diverse country. He demanded that Ratcliffe issue an apology a sentiment echoed by Downing Street which stated that such remarks play into the hands of those who want to"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Londons FTSE [---] index surged to a new record high on February [--] [----] closing up 1.1% at [--------] points driven by strong performances in the housebuilding and energy sectors. Heres a breakdown of the key drivers: 🏗 Housebuilders Rally on Policy Hopes: - The FTSE [---] Index of homebuilders jumped 3.1%. - This was fueled by reports that the UKs Labour government is considering a new version of the Help to Buy scheme to stimulate demand for new homes. - Major beneficiaries included: - Vistry Group: +5.4% - Bellway: +4.8% - Persimmon: +4.2%. ⚡ Energy Stocks Climb on Supply Concerns: - Energy"
X Link 2026-02-12T00:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Moldovas Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has issued a firm statement emphasizing that the rule of law must prevail in a tense dispute over a church in the village of Dereneu central Moldova that has become a flashpoint in the countrys ongoing religious and geopolitical divisions. 🕊 What Happened: - A priest affiliated with the Moldova Metropolis which is subordinate to the Russian Orthodox Church entered and occupied a church building in Dereneu last week. He was accompanied by his wife and two children. - The church had previously been awarded by court ruling to the Metropolis of"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:36Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"President Trump has issued a stark warning to Republican lawmakers who voted to repeal his tariffs on Canadian imports threatening they will seriously suffer the consequences come Election time including in their primaries. 🧨 What Prompted the Threat On February [--] the House passed a resolution to overturn Trumps tariffs on Canada. The vote was [------] with six Republicans joining Democrats: - Don Bacon (R-NE) - Kevin Kiley (R-CA) - Thomas Massie (R-KY) - Jeff Hurd (R-CO) - Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) - Dan Newhouse (R-WA) The resolution introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) was a symbolic"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"📢 Jayapal Accuses DOJ of Spying on Her Epstein File Searches Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) has publicly accused Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice of spying on her while she reviewed unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files at DOJ headquarters earlier this week. 🔍 What Happened - 🗂 Search History Printout: During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on February [--] Bondi was seen holding a binder that included a document labeled Jayapal Pramila Search History. The printout reportedly listed at least eight specific Epstein-related files Jayapal had accessed including their DOJ"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"On February [--] [----] the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act (HR 7296) by a narrow [------] vote with all Republicans and one Democrat (Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas) voting in favor. The bill championed by President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson would impose sweeping new federal requirements for voter registration and ballot access in federal elections. --- 🧾 What the SAVE America Act Would Do - 🪪 Mandate Documentary Proof of Citizenship: All voters registering for federal elections would need to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship such as a passport birth"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now appears inevitable as of Thursday February [--] [----] after the Senate failed to advance a funding bill and lawmakers began departing Washington for a 10-day recess. Heres where things stand: 🕛 Shutdown Timeline: - The current two-week continuing resolution (CR) funding DHS at [----] levels expires at 12:00 a.m. Saturday February [--]. - With the Senate failing to reach the 60-vote threshold to advance a full-year DHS funding bill and the House already adjourned there is no legislative vehicle in place to prevent a lapse in"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:22Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Multiple national surveys from February [----] show President Trumps job approval rating hovering in the high 30s to low 40s with net approval consistently negative: 🔹 Civiqs (Feb. [--] 2026): - Approve: 39% - Disapprove: 57% - Net approval: 18% - Among voters aged [----] approval drops to just 28%. 🔹 VOR News Aggregation (Feb. [--] 2026): - Approval range: 4142% - Disapproval range: 5255% - Net approval: [--] to [--]. 🔹 AP-NORC (Feb. [--] 2026): - Favorable: 34% - Unfavorable: 61% - Unsure: 4% - This marks a decline from October [----] when Trump had 39% favorable and 56% unfavorable. These numbers"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now on the brink of a shutdown after Senate Democrats and the Trump White House failed to reach a funding agreement before the looming deadline. A Senate vote on Thursday to advance a full-year DHS funding bill failed [----] falling short of the [--] votes needed to proceed. All but one DemocratSen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvaniavoted against the measure citing concerns over immigration enforcement practices and the recent fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis. Democrats are demanding significant reforms to Immigration"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Vybe a startup co-founded by Quang Hoang and Fabien Devosboth repeat Y Combinator foundershas raised a $10 million seed round to bring vibe coding into corporate environments. The round was led by First Round Capital with participation from Y Combinator Orange Collective Pelion Ventures and Pioneer Fund. What is Vibe Coding 🧠 Vibe coding refers to a new paradigm in software development where non-technical users can build internal tools using natural language prompts and AI rather than traditional programming. Its part of a broader trend toward no-code and low-code platforms but with a"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A former Trump campaign staffer who was involved in the [----] fake electors scheme is now claiming credit for writing much of the recently passed SAVE America Act a controversial election bill that would impose strict voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements for federal elections. 🧾 Who is taking credit Thomas Lane a former Trump campaign operative who was subpoenaed by the FBI for his role in the [----] fake electors plot in Arizona is now the election integrity director at the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute (AFPI). According to Democracy Docket Lane is boasting that he"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:28Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"An Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty on February [--] [----] in a U.S. federal court to orchestrating a failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a prominent Sikh separatist leader and dual U.S.-Canadian citizen based in New York City. Pannun is affiliated with Sikhs for Justice a group advocating for the creation of an independent Sikh state called Khalistan in Indias Punjab region. Gupta [--] admitted to three charges: murder-for-hire conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering. These charges carry a maximum combined sentence of [--] years in"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Venezuela marking what would be the first trip by a sitting U.S. president to the country since Bill Clinton's [----] visit. Speaking to reporters on February [--] [----] before departing for Fort Bragg Trump stated Im going to make a visit to Venezuela though he did not provide a specific date for the trip. This announcement follows the dramatic U.S.-led operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro on January [--]. Trumps visit would underscore the administrations deepening involvement in Venezuelas political transition"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"China has agreed to provide a new package of humanitarian aid for Ukraines energy sector according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha after his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Sybiha publicly thanked Beijing for the decision emphasizing that this is additional aidmeaning it builds on earlier Chinese humanitarian assistance rather than replacing it. --- 🧩 What Was Discussed in the Meeting: Sybiha and Wang Yi covered several interconnected themes: - 🔹 Energy crisis: Sybiha briefed Wang Yi on Russias ongoing attacks on"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford the worlds largest and most advanced aircraft carrier from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East. This move significantly escalates U.S. military presence in the region as the Ford will join the USS Abraham Lincoln which has been stationed there since January 2026"). ⚓ Deployment Details: - The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group including three accompanying destroyers is en route to the Middle East from the Caribbean. - This marks the first time in nearly a year that two U.S. aircraft carriers will operate"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🔹Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated a significant leadership shakeup at the department resulting in the departure of two of his top aides: Chief of Staff Heather Flick Melanson and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Hannah Anderson. Their biographies have been removed from the HHS leadership page and no official reason was provided for their dismissal. However reporting from CNN suggests Kennedy had lost confidence in their performance. 🔹In their place Matt Buckham previously the departments White House liaison responsible for political appointee"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made a striking admission during an appearance on comedian Theo Vons podcast This Past Weekend. In the February [--] [----] episode RFK Jr. reflected on his decades-long recovery from substance abuse stating: I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats. He made the remark while discussing his commitment to sobriety and the importance of in-person recovery meetings even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kennedy noted that he and Von had previously met at early-morning recovery meetings and described how they continued to attend what he"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"At the Munich Security Conference on February [--] [----] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly urged the United States to intensify its pressure on Russia to help end the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with POLITICO Zelenskyy emphasized that only the U.S. possesses the political and financial leverage necessary to compel Russia to make meaningful concessions and move toward peace. Zelenskyy also hinted that if the Trump administration is unwilling or unable to escalate pressure the U.S. Congress might need to interveneparticularly in the context of securing"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🖊The U.S. military confirmed that it killed three individuals in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean on Friday February [--] [----]. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) the operation was a lethal kinetic strike targeting a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization involved in narcotrafficking. The strike was carried out under the direction of President Donald Trump who stated that the boat was transporting illicit narcotics from Venezuela. 🖊This marks the latest in a series of controversial maritime strikes under Operation Southern Spear a campaign launched in"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ukraine is actively sourcing Soviet-era thermal and combined heat and power (CHP) plant equipment from Eastern Europe to build a strategic reserve for restoring energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks. Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed this initiative during a parliamentary Q&A session stating that Ukrainian delegations have been dispatched to several Eastern European countries to identify and assess decommissioned Soviet-era facilities. 🛠 What Ukraine Is Doing: - Ukrainian engineers and energy experts are working with counterparts in Eastern Europe to: - Locate old"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. manufacturing sector is contracting despite President Trump's promises of a "manufacturing boom" during his second term. Instead of a resurgence the sector has been shedding jobs and scaling back production: 🔻 Job Losses: According to new data from the Joint Economic Committee the manufacturing industry lost [------] jobs during the first year of Trumps second termsignificantly more than the [-----] previously estimated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 📉 Post-Tariff Decline: After Trump introduced his "Liberation Day" tariffs in early 2025"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Pentagon is reportedly considering terminating its relationship with Anthropic over the AI company's refusal to relax restrictions on how its modelsparticularly the Claude familycan be used in military contexts. At the heart of the dispute is Anthropics insistence on maintaining ethical safeguards that prohibit the use of its AI for: - 🛑 Autonomous lethal weapons targeting - 🕵 Domestic surveillance of U.S. citizens These restrictions are embedded in Anthropics acceptable use policies and technical guardrails which the company has refused to modify despite pressure from the Department of"
X Link 2026-02-15T02:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Blackstone is preparing what it calls one of the largest IPO pipelines in history with a surge of portfolio company exits planned for late [----] into 2026marking a major shift after years of muted private equity realizations. This includes the anticipated IPO of Copeland a $14 billion industrial acquisition and signals a broader monetization wave across sectors like AI infrastructure and private credit. 🔍 Whats Driving the IPO Surge Blackstones leadership including President Jon Gray has confirmed that the dealmaking pause is behind us and that the firm is now positioned for a wave of exits:"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"During a congressional hearing on February [--] [----] Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell directly confronted Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons over the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Swalwell demanded accountability asking Lyons whether he would "stand with the kids you're supposed to protect or the killers bringing terror to our streets". Swalwell recounted a conversation with a grocery store cashier who expressed fear of being approached by unidentified individuals in unmarked vansan apparent reference to ICE's controversial enforcement tactics. He"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz declared that the age of speculation in crypto may be over signaling a major shift in how the industry is evolving. Speaking at the CNBC Digital Finance Forum on February [--] [----] Novogratz emphasized that the era when investors chased outsized returns based on hype and speculative fervor is giving way to a more grounded phase focused on real-world applications and institutional adoption. 🧭 Key Takeaways from Novogratzs Remarks: 🔻 End of Exuberance: Novogratz pointed to Bitcoins 21% decline year-to-date and its nearly 50% drop from its October peak as"
X Link 2026-02-10T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ford CEO Jim Farley has publicly acknowledged that the companys aggressive push into electric vehicles (EVs) has backfired financially culminating in Fords worst quarterly loss since the [----] financial crisis. In a candid statement during the companys Q4 [----] earnings call Farley said I think the customer has spoken signaling a major strategic pivot in response to consumer demand and market realities. 🔻 Key Financial Impact: - Ford reported a staggering $11.1 billion net loss in Q4 [----] largely due to a $19.5 billion writedown on its EV investments. - The EV division alone posted a $4.8"
X Link 2026-02-11T23:01Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements
"Elliott Investment Management has taken a significant stake in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) signaling a contrarian bet on the long-term value of financial infrastructure amid a broader market pullback in AI-related equities. Heres whats driving the move and why it matters: 🧠 Strategic Context: AI Disruption Meets Market Dislocation - 📉 AI-Driven De-rating: LSEG has been the weakest performer among major European exchanges since mid-2025 largely due to investor concerns that generative AI could erode its core data and analytics business particularly Refinitiv which LSEG acquired in"
X Link 2026-02-12T01:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A group of blind and visually impaired voters in Harris County Texas has filed a federal class-action lawsuit alleging that the countys current vote-by-mail system violates federal disability rights laws by denying them the ability to vote privately and independently. 🧑⚖ The Lawsuit: Key Details - Filed by: Disability Rights Texas and the law firm Brown Goldstein & Levy on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Texas and four individual plaintiffs. - Defendants: Harris County and County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth. - Core Claim: The countys refusal to provide an electronic"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🔹President Trump's threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has rapidly become a potent political flashpoint in Michigan offering Democrats a new line of attack in a critical battleground state ahead of the [----] midterms. 🔹The bridge a long-anticipated infrastructure project connecting Detroit to Windsor Ontario has been under construction since [----] and is seen as vital for cross-border trade and regional economic development. Trump's recent declarationdemanding that Canada provide "full compensation" and cede partial ownership of the bridge to the U.S.has drawn"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"CME Group is preparing to approve new aluminium warehouse locations in Taiwan and Hong Kong marking a significant expansion of its physical delivery network in Asia and intensifying its competition with the London Metal Exchange (LME). 🔹 Strategic Expansion: The move is part of CMEs broader effort to strengthen its presence in Asias growing metals market. By establishing warehouses in Taiwan and Hong Kong CME aims to offer more localized delivery points for aluminium which could attract regional traders and manufacturers. 🔹 Competitive Positioning: This development comes shortly after the"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Gail Slater the top official leading President Trump's corporate accountability agenda has resigned from the Justice Department raising concerns among both allies and critics of the administration's populist economic promises. Slater a former White House adviser and longtime advocate for tougher antitrust enforcement was appointed to lead the DOJs Antitrust Division early in Trumps second term. Her departure confirmed on February [--] [----] comes amid growing unease that the administrations early pledges to challenge corporate consolidation and market"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have begun purchasing foreclosed and unsold residential properties in an effort to stabilize the countrys deeply troubled real estate market. This move marks a significant shift in Beijings approach to managing the prolonged property downturn that has weighed heavily on Chinas economy since [----]. 🏚 Whats happening: - 🏢 State firms are buying distressed assets: Local SOEs particularly those controlled by municipal governments are acquiring foreclosed homes and unfinished projects at judicial auctions. For example Guangzhou Nansha Urban Operation"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"North Korea has issued a pointed warning to South Korea urging it to take concrete steps to prevent further violations of its sovereignty following a recent drone incident. Kim Yo Jong the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made the statement via state media KCNA on February [--] [----] referencing a South Korean civilian drone that allegedly entered North Korean airspace in January. 🛑 North Koreas Message: - Kim Yo Jong described the drone incursion as a provocative sovereignty violation and emphasized that Pyongyang does not care whether the drone was sent by a civilian or"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A federal judges ruling here is a major blow to the Pentagons attempt to punish Sen. Mark Kelly for the Dont Give Up the Ship video and it marks the first real judicial boundary placed on the administrations efforts to discipline retired military officers for political speech. ----- 🧭 What the Judge Actually Did: - Issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Pentagon from: - Downgrading Kellys retired Navy rank - Reducing his military pension - The judge found that Kelly had shown a likelihood of success on the merits meaning the court believes the Pentagons action may well be unlawful. -"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Ghanas cocoa sector is in a profound crisis and the human impact is stark. The latest reporting shows a system so cashstrapped and backlogged that thousands of farmers have gone months without payment for beans they already delivered leaving many unable to afford even basic food. Heres whats happening beneath the headline: 🌍 A cashflow collapse with human consequences: - 🍫 Farmers delivered cocoa months ago but still havent been paid. Some have been waiting since late [----] for money owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). - 🍽 Many are now skipping meals. One 65yearold farmer Joseph Bermah"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"👉What happened: Goldman Sachss general counsel Kathryn (Kathy) Ruemmler resigned Thursday night after newly released DOJ materials revealed extensive friendly and sustained contact with Jeffrey Epstein far deeper than previously known. 🟦 Her departure was announced after the DOJ released additional emails and documents showing her often chummy conversations with Epstein according to CNBC. 🟩 NBC News reports she told the Financial Times that the media attention around her Epstein ties had become a distraction prompting her decision to leave. 🟧 Other outlets note that the new documents"
X Link 2026-02-13T01:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that Germany is engaging in confidential talks with France about establishing a joint European nuclear deterrent. Speaking at the [----] Munich Security Conference Merz revealed that he had initiated discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron on the concept of a European nuclear umbrella. 🧭 Strategic Intent and Framing: - European Pillar Within NATO: Merz emphasized that this initiative is not about abandoning NATO but about strengthening a self-supporting European pillar within the alliance. He framed the move as a response to growing"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lowes is cutting approximately [---] corporate and support jobs primarily affecting roles at its headquarters in Mooresville North Carolina and other corporate offices near Charlotte. The company stated that the move is part of a broader effort to strengthen our frontline focus while remaining agile suggesting a strategic shift toward prioritizing store-level operations and customer-facing roles. These layoffs are part of a growing trend among major U.S. retailers and corporations in early [----] as companies recalibrate their workforces in response to evolving business needs cost pressures and"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"FedEx is undertaking a major overhaul of its delivery infrastructure under its Network [---] initiative which will result in the closure of over [---] stations across the U.S. and Canada. This marks the most extensive consolidation in the companys history and is part of a broader strategy to integrate its Express and Ground operations into a unified network. 🔧 Key Details: - 🏢 More than [---] stations are slated for closure with a focus on eliminating redundant facilities in large metro areas like San Francisco. - 📦 The closures are part of a plan to reduce FedExs total number of U.S. package"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Trump administration has formally repealed the EPAs [----] endangerment finding for vehicles the scientific and legal determination that greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks pose a threat to human health. That finding is what gave the EPA authority to set federal tailpipe emissions standards. By eliminating it the EPA is effectively removing the legal basis for federal climate regulations on vehicles freeing automakers from national greenhousegas limits. 👉Immediate effects: 🌬 No federal GHG limits for automakers: Automakers are no longer bound by the Obamaera emissions standards"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have indeed launched a coordinated campaign to repeal state laws requiring childhood vaccinations for school and daycare entry including for diseases like measles and polio. 🧭 Whats Happening: - Coordinated State-Level Push: A coalition of at least [--] organizations led by the Medical Freedom Act Coalition and figures like activist Leslie Manookian is spearheading efforts to roll back vaccine mandates at the state level. These efforts are unfolding in at least nine states including New York New Hampshire Georgia Iowa and"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:11Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"🔸President Donald Trump announced on February [--] [----] that he plans to visit Venezuela citing a very good relationship with the countrys interim president Delcy Rodrguez. This would mark the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to Venezuela since Bill Clinton in [----]. 🔸Trumps remarks came during a press briefing as he departed the White House for Fort Bragg where he met with U.S. troops involved in the January [--] operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro. Trump praised Rodrguez who was sworn in as interim president following Maduros ouster and"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Deutsche Bank is ramping up hiring in its private banking division across emerging markets aiming to add up to [--] relationship managers in [----] with continued selective hiring planned through [----] and [----]. 🌍 Strategic Focus Areas: 🔹 Gulf Region & North Asia: These are the primary targets for expansion reflecting Deutsche Banks strategy to deepen its wealth management footprint in fast-growing wealth hubs like the UAE Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong. 🔹 Asia-to-Europe Wealth Shift: Amid rising geopolitical risks the bank is seeing high-net-worth clients diversify their asset allocations shifting"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Ken Paxton is now leading the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas and appears on track for a runoff with incumbent Sen. John Cornyn according to a new poll from the University of Houstons Hobby School of Public Affairs. 🗳 Poll Snapshot: - Ken Paxton: 38% - John Cornyn: 31% - Wesley Hunt: 17% - Undecided: 12% - Margin of Error: 4.18% 🔁 Runoff Outlook: Because no candidate is expected to surpass the 50% threshold on Super Tuesday (March 3) a May runoff between Paxton and Cornyn is increasingly likely. In a head-to-head matchup Paxton leads Cornyn 51% to 40% suggesting he would enter a"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: Home of Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback targeted in suspected arson attack"
X Link 2026-02-09T00:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-09-26cid=android_app https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-09-26cid=android_app"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"BREAKING: Elon Musk says SpaceX is shifting its focus from sending humans to Mars to developing a self-growing city on the Moon"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: European Union moves to prohibit all cryptocurrency transactions involving Russia"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: ICE Director Todd Lyons stated that only [----] of the agencys [-----] agents are equipped with cameras"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"At the [----] APEC meetings in Guangzhou the United States unveiled a strategic initiative to promote American artificial intelligence and maritime surveillance technologies aiming to counterbalance China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region. Here are the key developments: U.S. Tech Diplomacy Push: - $20 Million AI Fund: The Trump administration launched a $20 million fund to support the adoption of U.S.-developed AI technologies by APEC partner economies. The initiative is framed as a way to bolster economic planning digital infrastructure and regional resilience. - Fisheries and"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One year after DeepSeeks disruptive debut Chinas AI ecosystem is entering a new phase marked by a surge of low-cost high-performance models that are reshaping global competition and accelerating open-source adoption. 🧨 The DeepSeek Shock and Its Aftermath: In January [----] DeepSeeks release of a low-cost generative AI modelcomparable in performance to ChatGPTupended assumptions about U.S. dominance in frontier AI. The models affordability and capabilities triggered what some dubbed a Sputnik moment for Chinas AI sector galvanizing domestic rivals and drawing global attention to Chinese"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔹UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell has warned that a new world disorder is undermining global cooperation on climate action as geopolitical fragmentation economic headwinds and eroding trust between nations threaten to derail progress on climate goals. 🔹In remarks delivered on February [--] [----] Stiell emphasized that the breakdown in international collaboration is occurring at a moment when unified action is most critical. He argued that climate action remains indisputably in every nations self-interest not only for environmental reasons but also as a stabilizing force amid global turbulence."
X Link 2026-02-12T14:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"President Trump has ordered the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford the worlds largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. This move comes shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran plays games and urged stronger deterrence measures. Heres whats unfolding: 🚢 Deployment Details: - The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group previously stationed in the Caribbean is now en route to the Middle East. - It will join the USS Abraham Lincoln which is already operating in the region effectively doubling the U.S. carrier presence. -"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:34Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"On February [--] [----] President Donald Trump issued pardons to five former NFL players: Joe Klecko Nate Newton Jamal Lewis Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon. The announcement was made by White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson who praised the players resilience and framed the move as part of Trumps broader commitment to second chances. Notably: - 🏈 Joe Klecko: A former New York Jets defensive lineman and member of the famed New York Sack Exchange Klecko was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in [----]. - 🏆 Nate Newton: A six-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Dallas"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) has committed two brutal attacks in Nigers Tillabri region since January [--] [----] killing at least [--] civiliansincluding four childrenand five captured combatants according to Human Rights Watch and corroborated by regional analysts. 🔍 What happened: - Bossieye village (Jan 18): IS Sahel fighters executed [--] men and boys in what appears to be a retaliatory massacre. Victims were reportedly targeted for refusing to pay zakat (an Islamic tax imposed by the group) and for joining pro-government militias. Livestock was looted and residents were rounded up"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University accusing it of unlawfully withholding admissions records that are central to a federal civil rights investigation into potential racial discrimination in its admissions process. ⚖ Core Allegations: - Noncompliance with Federal Investigation: The DOJ alleges that Harvard has repeatedly failed to provide applicant-level admissions data which the department deems essential to assess whether the university is complying with the Supreme Courts [----] decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard which struck down"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Trump says Im here to protect our great police law enforcement ICE and Border Patrol because they protect our communities and keep us safe"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"👉What happened: 🟦 Five former Shin Bet directors and [--] former department heads issued a public letter condemning what they describe as coordinated efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his coalition to discredit the Shin Bet. Their criticism focuses on two main developments: [--]. Attacks on former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar The signatories say Netanyahus allies have launched unprecedented attacks on Bar and other senior officials who served during the October [--] period. They argue these attacks are politically motivated attempts to shift blame for the failures leading up"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump on the second aircraft carrier deployment to the Middle East: In case Iran doesnt make a deal well need it"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🔹Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem the Emirati billionaire and longtime chairman and CEO of DP World has resigned from his leadership roles at the Dubai-based global logistics giant following revelations of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 🔹The resignation announced on February [--] [----] was described as effective immediately. It came in the wake of newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents that revealed years of email exchanges between bin Sulayem and Epstein. While bin Sulayem has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing the disclosures prompted scrutiny from financial institutions in"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"San Franciscos first teachers strike in nearly [--] years has ended after a four-day walkout with a tentative agreement reached early Friday February [--] [----] between the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). 🪄 What happened: Teachers represented by the United Educators of San Francisco and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) reached a tentative agreement Friday morning bringing a 4-day strike to an end. This marked the first teachers strike in San Francisco in nearly [--] years after roughly [----] educators walked out. 📜 Key"
X Link 2026-02-13T17:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"BREAKING: Trump says Democrats are refusing to support voter ID and citizenship requirements because they want to keep enabling election fraud"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: Two ICE officers have been placed on leave as federal authorities investigate allegations that they gave false testimony under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BREAKING: The U.S. military carried out a deadly strike on a suspected narco-terrorist vessel in the Caribbean killing three alleged members during the operation"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Amazon has officially ended its partnership between Ring its smart doorbell subsidiary and Flock Safety a police surveillance technology company following public backlash over a Super Bowl ad that aired just days earlier. 🔍 What Happened: - The Ad: During Super Bowl LX Ring aired a 30-second commercial promoting a new AI-powered feature called Search Party. The ad depicted a family using a network of Ring cameras to locate a lost dog with AI scanning neighborhood footage to identify the pet. - Public Reaction: While some viewers found the ad heartwarming others expressed alarm over its"
X Link 2026-02-14T16:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cambodia has confirmed its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in [----] marking a significant development in the regions ongoing surveillance of zoonotic diseases. Here's a full unpacking of what we know so far: 🧬 Case Overview: - Patient: A 30-year-old man from Meanrith village Tuek Chhou district Kampot Province (southwest Cambodia near the Vietnam border). - Symptoms: Fever cough and abdominal pain. - Timeline: - Symptoms began shortly after the man reportedly handled and consumed a dead chicken found at his home. - He was hospitalized treated and discharged on February [--] after"
X Link 2026-02-15T02:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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