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NPR Claims DOJ Hid Trump-Linked Docs from Epstein Files Release.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: NPR claims the Department of Justice (DOJ) has withheld some Jeffrey Epstein files related to allegations against President Donald J. Trump.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and two accusers, alongside the DOJ and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Allegations date back to the 1980s and involve Epstein’s properties, with recent document reviews occurring in January and February 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump has done more for Epstein’s victims than anyone before him.” – White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson

🎯IMPACT: The mishandling of the Epstein Files generally has led to bipartisan criticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withheld or removed certain documents from the Epstein Files’ public database, NPR alleges. Despite the requirements of the Epstein Files Transparency Act for public disclosure, more than 50 pages—consisting of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) interviews and notes related to allegations against President Donald J. Trump—are alleged to remain unavailable. NPR reached this conclusion after examining serial numbers, metadata, and other indicators in the Epstein files database.

The withheld or missing materials reportedly include accounts from accusers. One allegedly stated she was introduced to Trump by Epstein in the 1980s and alleged abuse occurred; FBI records show she was interviewed several times, though only a single interview appears in the accessible public files.

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson responded to NPR’s accusations by defending the President, saying, “Just as President Trump has said, he’s been totally exonerated on anything relating to Epstein,” adding that “by releasing thousands of pages of documents, cooperating with the House Oversight Committee’s subpoena request, signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and calling for more investigations into Epstein’s Democrat friends, President Trump has done more for Epstein’s victims than anyone before him.”

Jackson also highlighted the Democrats’ lack of action regarding their own ties to Epstein following his conviction.

The DOJ has drawn criticism over its management of the Epstein Files, including accusations of excessive or improper redactions. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Congress in a letter that no materials were withheld or redacted due to political concerns, reputational issues, or embarrassment involving any public figures, and that redactions were instead focused on safeguarding sensitive details like victim privacy.

The DOJ has stated that its staff is working intensively to resolve issues and fully comply with legal requirements.

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Hegseth Reveals Pentagon Working on Release of UFO Files.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the Department of War will fully comply with President Donald J. Trump’s executive order to release all government files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, President Trump, and Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Eric Burlison (R-MO).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, February 23, 2026, during the Department of War’s ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour event in Denver, Colorado.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re digging in. We’re going to be in full compliance with that executive order, eager to provide that for the President.” – Sec. Pete Hegseth

🎯IMPACT: The release of UFO-related files could provide unprecedented transparency and potentially reveal new truths about extraterrestrial phenomena.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the Department of War will comply with President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order to release all government files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Speaking at an ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour event in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, Sec. Hegseth stated, “We’re digging in. We’re going to be in full compliance with that executive order, eager to provide that for the President.”

Hegseth, who acknowledged the unprecedented nature of his role in this matter, said, “I did not have that on my bingo card at all.” He further explained that while the timeline for releasing the files remains unclear, the Department of War and other agencies are actively working to fulfill the directive. When pressed on whether he has knowledge of the existence of extraterrestrial life, Hegseth stated, “We’ll see. I get to do the review and find out along with all of you.”

Meanwhile, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), chair of the House Oversight Committee’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) task force, revealed that the declassified documents will be made available on the National Archives’ website. Meanwhile, Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO), who has been granted access to visit Area 51 and other alleged UFO-related sites, indicated that the Trump Administration is fully supporting the investigation into UAPs.

The National Pulse reported last week that President Trump’s order followed former President Barack Obama‘s controversial remarks suggesting government knowledge of extraterrestrial life during a podcast interview. In response, Trump criticized Obama, alleging that he had disclosed classified information. Trump stated, “I don’t know if they’re real or not. I can tell you he gave classified information. He made a big mistake.”

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Immigration

GOP Governor Breaks With Trump on Deportations, Defends Cheap Haitian Labor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) is criticizing President Donald J. Trump’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, while defending his state government’s support for importing cheap immigrant labor.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gov. DeWine, President Trump, Haitian migrants, and Springfield employers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, February 22, 2026, during an appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Springfield is an industrial city, manufacturing city that was down. It has been coming back. And frankly, one of the reasons it’s coming back is because of the Haitians who are working there.” – Governor Mike DeWine

🎯IMPACT: The influx of Haitian labor has driven down wages, increased housing costs, and placed strain on welfare systems in Springfield, Ohio.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation on Sunday to defend the importation of cheap immigrant labor and criticize President Donald J. Trump’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. DeWine argued that Haitians have played a key role in supposedly revitalizing Springfield, Ohio, by working manufacturing jobs that he claimed could not be filled otherwise.

“Springfield is an industrial city, manufacturing city that was down. It has been coming back. And frankly, one of the reasons it’s coming back is because of the Haitians who are working there,” DeWine said, adding, “These are people who, if you talk to the employers, they were filling jobs that were not being able to be filled in any other way.”

The Republican governor went on to criticize President Trump for ending TPS for Haitians last summer. “So, if one day that TPS is taken away, no employer can hire them anymore, and you’ll have all these people who are unemployed. So, I think the policy there is wrong,” DeWine stated.

However, census data paints a less optimistic picture of Springfield’s economic situation after the influx of Haitian immigrants. The town’s poverty rate stands at 23.06 percent, with a median household income of $47,143—both figures significantly worse than Ohio’s state averages. Housing costs have also risen sharply since 2020, with home values increasing by more than 50 percent and rents rising due to limited inventory.

Notably, the TPS designation has allowed up to 15,000 Haitians in Springfield to access welfare programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), adding to the tax burden for residents. Additionally, the Springfield school district has enrolled approximately 1,500 Haitian children, requiring the hiring of teachers fluent in Haitian Creole. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services noted that over 5,200 aid applications for Haitians were approved last year.

The National Pulse reported earlier this month that U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes, appointed by former President Joe Biden, issued a ruling temporarily halting the Trump administration’s effort to end the TPS designation for approximately 350,000 Haitian nationals. Judge Reyes, a Harvard-educated Uruguayan immigrant, admitted that the TPS statute limits judicial review of the substantive decisions on country designations, but argued she could intervene regardless to examine whether the administrative process followed proper procedures.

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Immigration

The DOJ is Suing This State Over Sanctuary Expansion, ICE Restrictions.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against New Jersey over its sanctuary policies, challenging an executive order that blocks federal immigration enforcement in certain state facilities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The DOJ, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (D), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed Monday, targeting New Jersey’s Executive Order No. 12.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Federal agents are risking their lives to keep New Jersey citizens safe, and yet New Jersey’s leaders are enacting policies designed to obstruct and endanger law enforcement,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

🎯IMPACT: The lawsuit highlights the DOJ’s ongoing efforts to combat sanctuary policies, which it argues endanger public safety and obstruct federal immigration enforcement.

IN FULL

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing New Jersey after Governor Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) signed an order expanding the state’s  sanctuary policies, prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration officials from conducting secure arrests of criminal illegal aliens within nonpublic areas of state property. Of particular concern to the DOJ is that Gov. Sherrill’s executive order extends to state correctional facilities, making the enforcement of immigration detainers especially difficult.

“On its face, the Executive Order prevents federal immigration agents from using state-owned property accessible to local and state law enforcement,” the DOJ lawsuit states, continuing, “The sole reason for the exclusionary treatment of federal immigration agents enforcing our Nation’s federal immigration laws is New Jersey’s disagreement with the substance of the laws written by Congress that have remained on the books and largely unchanged for half a century.”

Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi blasted the New Jersey Democrat governor, stating, “Federal agents are risking their lives to keep New Jersey citizens safe, and yet New Jersey’s leaders are enacting policies designed to obstruct and endanger law enforcement.” She added, “States may not deliberately interfere with our efforts to remove illegal aliens and arrest criminals —New Jersey’s sanctuary policies will not stand.”

The lawsuit alleges that the executive order unlawfully restricts cooperation with federal authorities and results in the release of “dangerous criminals” from police custody who would otherwise be subject to removal. According to the complaint, these individuals include illegal immigrants convicted of aggravated assault, burglary, and drug and human trafficking offenses.

New Jersey is the latest state to face federal litigation filed by the Trump administration over its sanctuary policies. Previously, the DOJ has filed lawsuits against New York, Minnesota, and the city of Los Angeles.

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Crime

How U.S. Intel Aided Operation to to Take Out ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mexican soldiers killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes in a raid on his hideout, following a tip-off involving one of his romantic partners.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mexican military forces, El Mencho and his security detail, and U.S. intelligence support.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The raid occurred on Sunday in Tapalpa, Jalisco state, Mexico.

🎯IMPACT: The operation led to widespread retaliatory violence, with over 70 deaths, major disruptions, and increased security deployments.

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The capture and subsequent death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes at the hands of the Mexican military on Sunday came—in part—through a tip provided by one of El Mencho’s romantic partners. According to Mexican military officials, the tip—along with United States intelligence support—allowed for the woman to be tracked to a wooded area near Tapalpa in the state of Jalisco, where El Mencho had established a safe house.

After confirming the cartel leader’s location, Mexican special forces launched an assault, resulting in the deaths of El Mencho and at least eight other cartel members after a fierce firefight. El Mencho was one of the most wanted drug lords by both the Mexican and U.S. governments, largely due to the cartel’s role in trafficking fentanyl into the United States.

General Ricardo Trevilla, Mexico’s defense minister, highlighted the importance of surprise in the operation, with some troops positioned along Jalisco’s state border to avoid detection. El Mencho’s bodyguards engaged the soldiers, and the cartel leader fled with his inner circle to nearby cabins before being apprehended. He and two others were gravely injured while being subdued and later died en route to Mexico City.

The death of El Mencho triggered significant retaliatory violence across 20 states, including Jalisco. Armed cartel supporters set vehicles and buildings ablaze, blocked roads, and disrupted daily life. Mexican authorities reported over 70 deaths during the operation and its aftermath, including 25 law enforcement officers. Additional security forces were deployed to stabilize the region.

U.S. intelligence reportedly supported the operation, providing a dossier on El Mencho to Mexican authorities. The CJNG, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by U.S. President Donald J. Trump last year, has been a major target in efforts to combat drug trafficking.

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Judge REJECTS Motion to Disqualify Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk Assassination Case.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A defense motion to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office from prosecuting Tyler Robinson was denied by Judge Tony Graf.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Defendant Tyler Robinson, Judge Tony Graf, and the Utah County Attorney’s Office.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The hearing took place on Tuesday in Utah.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Because defendant has not established a factual basis for a finding of conflict of interest or an objective appearance of impropriety rising to constitutional concern, his motion is respectfully denied.” – Judge Tony Graf

🎯IMPACT: The Utah County Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute the case against Tyler Robinson.

IN FULL

Utah Judge Tony Graf has denied a key motion brought by the defense team representing Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. The motion sought to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office from prosecuting the case.

The defense argued that a conflict of interest existed because the daughter of one of the attorneys in the prosecutor’s office was present at the Utah college campus where the assassination occurred. They contended that this warranted disqualifying the entire office.

In his ruling, Judge Graf stated, “Defendant argues that high level prosecutor assigned to this case has a concurrent conflict of interest, and because no efforts were made to screen him, the entire office should be disqualified. Because defendant has not established a factual basis for a finding of conflict of interest or an objective appearance of impropriety rising to constitutional concern, his motion is respectfully denied.”

The assassination of Charlie Kirk occurred on September 10, 2025, when Kirk was speaking at a political event in the courtyard area of Utah Valley University. While addressing the crowd, Kirk was shot in the neck and later pronounced deceased at Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Robinson faces capital murder charges, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.

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France Denies U.S. Ambassador Government Access Following Summons No-Show.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: France summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over comments made by the Trump administration regarding the murder of conservative Catholic student Quentin Déranque, which France found objectionable. Kushner did not attend the meeting, and his government access has now been restricted.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Events unfolded in Paris, France, with a summons issued Monday evening and responses on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It will, naturally, affect his capacity to exercise his mission in our country.” – Jean-Noël Barrot

🎯IMPACT: Kushner’s access to French officials has been suspended until he complies with the summons.

IN FULL

France’s Foreign Ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner on Monday evening over comments made by the Trump administration regarding the murder of conservative Catholic student Quentin Déranque. French officials stated that Kushner did not attend the meeting, leading to criticism from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Barrot described Kushner’s absence as “a surprise” and said it violated diplomatic protocol. “It will, naturally, affect his capacity to exercise his mission in our country,” Barrot stated. He emphasized that an ambassador must have access to government officials to effectively perform their duties.

The U.S. Embassy in Paris has not commented on the matter despite requests from the media. Kushner’s access to French government officials will remain suspended until he complies with the summons, according to Barrot. “When these explanations have taken place, then the U.S. ambassador in France will, naturally, regain access to members of the French government,” he added.

The summons was prompted by a statement from the U.S. State Department‘s Counterterrorism Bureau, which highlighted the role of “violent radical leftism” in Deranque’s killing. “Reports, corroborated by the French Minister of the Interior, that Quentin Deranque was killed by left-wing militants, should concern us all. Violent radical leftism is on the rise and its role in Quentin Deranque’s death demonstrates the threat it poses to public safety. We will continue to monitor the situation and expect to see the perpetrators of violence brought to justice,” it said.

The U.S. Embassy in Paris posted the same statement in French, drawing objections from French officials who viewed it as interference in domestic matters. “We don’t accept that foreign countries can come and interfere, invite themselves, into the national political debate,” Barrot complained.

Déranque was providing informal protection for a protest organized by the right-wing feminist group Collectif Némésis outside Sciences Po Lyon, where a lecture by far-left Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Rima Hassan of La France Insoumise (France Unbowed/LFI) was taking place. The National Pulse reported earlier this month that French authorities had arrested four people in connection with the killing of Déranque, who died after suffering severe brain injuries.

According to local reporting, those detained include Jacques-Élie Favrot, a parliamentary assistant to radical leftist legislator Raphaël Arnault, and Adrian Besseyre, a former intern for Arnault.

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5 hours ago
Crime

Trans Porn Model Arrested for Stabbing Man Who Declined Sex.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A man reported being stabbed in his Miami Beach apartment after refusing to have sex with a transgender porn creator who was “not Jewish.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: La’Rose Angel Sainte, a 30-year-old Atlanta-based transgender porn creator, and the victim, a male resident of Miami Beach.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Last Thursday night at approximately 9:30 PM at the Edwards Apartments, 953 Collins Ave., South Beach, Miami.

💬KEY QUOTE: The victim told police that Sainte said, “I’m about to crash out,” after grabbing a knife during the altercation.

🎯IMPACT: Sainte was arrested and is being held on a $1,650 bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

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Police in Miami Beach arrested La’Rose Angel Sainte, a 30-year-old transgender porn creator, last Thursday night after an altercation in which a man reported being stabbed. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 PM at the Edwards Apartments on South Beach.

According to the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) arrest report, the victim told police he had invited Sainte to his apartment after meeting three weeks earlier. Upon Sainte’s arrival, the man stated that he would not engage in sexual activity because Sainte was “not Jewish.” This reportedly enraged Sainte, who then demanded car keys and money.

The victim said that as he walked toward the bathroom, Sainte pushed him, causing him to fall. Sainte allegedly punched him multiple times in the face. The victim left the apartment but returned after hearing that property had been damaged inside. Upon returning, Sainte reportedly grabbed a piece of glass from a broken mirror and stabbed the victim in the hand.

After fleeing the scene, Sainte was spotted entering an SUV by a drone operator. Police stopped the vehicle and took Sainte into custody. The victim also reported damage to two pairs of sunglasses, a mirror, and a refrigerator door handle. The arrest report notes that Sainte may have been intoxicated during the incident and allegedly stated, “I’m about to crash out,” while holding a weapon.

Sainte is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $1,650 bond. Charges include felony aggravated battery and three misdemeanors.

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5 hours ago
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Paramount Enhanced Offer for Warner Bros Under Consideration.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Warner Bros. Discovery is reviewing an enhanced bid from Paramount Skydance to acquire the company, while maintaining a merger agreement with Netflix.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and their respective boards.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Tuesday, with ongoing discussions between the companies.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This deal isn’t about efficiency. It isn’t about innovation. It isn’t even about competition. It’s about control—over content, over distribution, over culture, and over what Americans are allowed to see, hear, and believe.” — Former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Netflix’s planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery

🎯IMPACT: The bidding war intensifies as Paramount Skydance aims to acquire all Warner Bros. Discovery assets, while Netflix focuses on its studio and streaming business.

IN FULL

Warner Bros. Discovery revealed on Tuesday that it is reviewing an enhanced bid from Paramount Skydance to acquire the entertainment giant. While the terms of the offer were not disclosed, Paramount Skydance is attempting to secure a deal that would outmaneuver Netflix, which previously struck a $27.75 per share merger agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery in December, valued at $82.7 billion.

“Following engagement with PSKY during the seven-day limited waiver period, we received a revised PSKY proposal to acquire WBD, which we are reviewing in consultation with our financial and legal advisors,” Warner Bros. Discovery said in a statement, adding, “We will update our shareholders following the Board’s review. The Netflix merger agreement remains in effect, and the Board continues to recommend in favor of the Netflix transaction.”

The latest bid from Paramount Skydance comes after Warner Bros. Discovery resumed talks with the company following its prior $30 per share offer. Paramount Skydance has argued that its proposal is financially superior and warned that Netflix’s bid could face U.S. antitrust challenges. The Netflix deal focuses solely on Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, while Paramount Skydance’s offer includes all of the company’s assets.

Warner Bros. Discovery owns a vast array of assets, including HBO, CNN, the Harry Potter franchise, and cable channels like Food Network, HGTV, TBS, and TNT. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) warned in The National Pulse in January that the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery merger “isn’t about efficiency. It isn’t about innovation. It isn’t even about competition. It’s about control—over content, over distribution, over culture, and over what Americans are allowed to see, hear, and believe.”

Notably, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is a Democrat mega-donor who backed several Never Trump political groups and Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign.

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6 hours ago
Politics

At Least Three Dozen Democrats Plan to Skip Trump’s State of the Union Address.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Dozens of Democrats are boycotting the State of the Union, opting for counter-programming instead of direct protests.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Democrat lawmakers including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and others, as well as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The State of the Union address on Tuesday, with counter-programming events taking place on the National Mall and at the National Press Club.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If Trump will not honor the American people, then the people should turn off his remarks and turn toward each other—toward their neighbors, their communities, and the real power of this country,” said Sen. Ed Markey.

🎯IMPACT: The move, while framed by congressional Democrats as an embrace of so-called counter-programming events, appears to be an effort to prevent more radical lawmakers from engaging in performative protests that could alienate voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

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Around three dozen Democrats have announced plans to boycott the State of the Union on Tuesday. The move, while framed by congressional Democrats as an embrace of so-called counter-programming events, appears to be an effort to prevent more radical lawmakers from engaging in performative protests that could alienate voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Last year, Representative Al Green (D-TX) was removed from a joint session of Congress and later censured by the House for heckling President Donald J. Trump during an address to lawmakers.

“The two options that are in front of us in our House is to either attend with silent defiance or to not attend, and send a message to Donald Trump in that fashion,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said during a news conference last week. Notably, a number of Democrat lawmakers are promoting an event dubbed “People’s State of the Union” on the National Mall—hosted by tthe highly controversial MeidasTouch organization and MoveOn—which will feature Sens. Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Chris Murphy (D-CT), as well as Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Greg Casar (D-TX).

Democrats hope to use their counter-programming events to draw media attention away from President Trump’s State of the Union address. According to Sen. Markey, “If Trump will not honor the American people, then the people should turn off his remarks and turn toward each other – toward their neighbors, their communities, and the real power of this country.”

Another group of Democrat lawmakers are slated to host a “State of the Swamp” event earlier in the evening on Tuesday at the National Press Club, which will feature Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Reps. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Dan Goldman (D-NY). Other prominent leftist lawmakers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) are opting to skip the State of the Union without appearing at any of the Democratic Party’s counter-programming events.

President Trump is expected to focus his address on his administration’s headway in tackling the inflation crisis caused by the former Biden government, as well as plummeting violent crime, policies addressing affordability, and efforts to remove illegal immigrants from the United States.

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7 hours ago
News

Epstein’s Brother Claims New Report Proves Murder, Not Suicide.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, claimed that a forthcoming peer-reviewed report will prove Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, not a suicide as officially stated.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein, and a group of pathologists studying Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy results.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The claims were made during an interview on February 24, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “They are concluding… for a number of reasons [that] it couldn’t have been a suicide as they had claimed.” – Mark Epstein

🎯IMPACT: Renewed scrutiny on Jeffrey Epstein’s death, as questions about the circumstances surrounding his 2019 demise in a New York prison remain.

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Mark Epstein, the brother of Jeffrey Epstein, claims that an upcoming report will definitively prove his brother’s 2019 death was not a suicide. He said on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored show that a team of pathologists is examining the autopsy findings, which he argues should have received a more comprehensive review initially.

“They are concluding, and doing the report that will come out shortly, which is being peer reviewed, for a number of reasons showing it couldn’t have been a suicide as they had claimed,” Mark Epstein said. He went on to assert that the forthcoming document would back his view that Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, stating, “It will conclusively show it was not a suicide… then who killed him and who had him killed.”

Mark Epstein highlighted missing CCTV footage from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, where Jeffrey Epstein died, and raised concerns about what he sees as the withholding of official records. “Why all of the games? Why all the obfuscation? It just doesn’t make any sense,” he said.

When questioned about Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and his awareness of his brother’s offenses, Mark sidestepped the issue, responding, “Unfortunately, I really don’t care to be honest with you. I’m just concerned that my brother, whoever and whatever he was, was murdered. That’s my concern.” He declined to discuss the matter any further and terminated the interview soon after.

Jeffrey Epstein, while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges involving minors, was discovered dead in his jail cell in 2019. The official determination was suicide by hanging, but various irregularities—including issues with the timing of events and problems with prison surveillance—have sparked theories of foul play and debate over the mishandling of the case.

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