An American Airlines jet had to abort its landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., early Tuesday morning to prevent a potential collision with another aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the flight was nearing its descent at approximately 8:20 AM EST when the pilot noticed another plane preparing to take off from the same runway.
The pilot quickly decided to execute a go-around maneuver, ascending back into the air to maintain separation from the other aircraft. An official statement from the FAA explained that the action was necessary to ensure a safe distance between the two planes.
In another incident on the same day, a Southwest Airlines flight experienced a similar near-miss at Chicago Midway Airport. At 9:50 AM EST, Southwest Flight 2504, arriving from Omaha, was forced to pull up just before touching down. A smaller business jet, operated by Flexjet, had entered the runway without authorization. Initial FAA statements confirmed that this unauthorized runway entry prompted the abrupt go-around maneuver. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), along with the FAA, is investigating this incident. A Southwest Airlines representative confirmed that the crew adhered to safety protocols and the flight landed without issues.
These incidents underscore growing worries about aviation safety amid recent air travel incidents. Earlier on Tuesday, a United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport following a suspected mechanical issue. On Monday, a Delta Air Lines flight had to return to Atlanta after a cabin haze prompted an emergency landing.
Tragically, 67 individuals died in early February after a U.S. militaryblack Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet preparing to land at Reagan National Airport.
An American Airlines jet had to abort its landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., early Tuesday morning to prevent a potential collision with another aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the flight was nearing its descent at approximately 8:20 AM EST when the pilot noticed another plane preparing to take off from the same runway.
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President Donald J. Trump has put forth a vision for Gaza, termed “Trump Gaza,” accompanied by artificial intelligence (AI) imagery. A Truth Social post shared by the America First leader envisions high-rise hotels, attractive beaches, belly dancers, and Elon Musk enjoying a beachside meal in the Middle Eastern territory.
It also features a statue of Trump and a scene of him with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In early February, President Trump proposed a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip, expressing optimism about transforming the area.
He asserted that the U.S. would manage the region effectively, creating numerous jobs and contributing positively to the Middle East. Trump described Gaza as a potential “Riviera of the Middle East.” Days later, he elaborated on this plan, suggesting that the Gaza Strip would be transferred to the U.S. and that Palestinians would be resettled into safer communities with modern amenities.
Despite outrage in some quarters, some Gaza civilians have shown support for relocation. For instance, a 22-year-old law student told The Daily Wire, “In light of the suffering by the people of Gaza, the need to travel has become urgent, as it is no longer suitable for living a dignified life as other people live,” adding: “We want to feel safe and secure—to feel stability and live a normal life.”
Gaza has been brutally ruled by the terrorist group Hamas since the last election in the area in 2006. The Islamists placed first in the Strip, but not the West Bank, choosing to take over Gaza by force in 2007.
Since the Israeli response to the October 7, 2023 massacres, Hamas’s control of Gaza has diminished, with many of its leaders killed by Israeli military forces.
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President Donald J. Trump has put forth a vision for Gaza, termed "Trump Gaza," accompanied by artificial intelligence (AI) imagery. A Truth Social post shared by the America First leader envisions high-rise hotels, attractive beaches, belly dancers, and Elon Musk enjoying a beachside meal in the Middle Eastern territory.
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The Kyiv Independent reported that it obtained the detailed text of a mineral deal agreement between the United States and Ukraine. This development comes after Kyiv and Washington reached an agreement on February 25. Recent negotiations have heightened tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Reports suggest that the U.S. initially proposed three options, with Ukraine rejecting the first two due to the absence of security guarantees. Despite this, pressure from Washington increased. Zelensky is anticipated to visit Washington soon for a potential signing ceremony, which could occur as early as February 28, according to a senior Ukrainian official. In a February 26 interview with Suspilne, Zelensky confirmed governmental approval of the deal, though he noted the lack of security assurances. He emphasized the importance of the partnership being Ukrainian-American, rather than solely American.
The agreement outlines the creation of a Reconstruction Investment Fund, which will be subject to further clarification through a subsequent Fund Agreement necessitating ratification by Ukraine’s parliament. The document stresses the U.S. and Ukraine’s commitment to mutual investment in Ukraine’s reconstruction and the overall goal of achieving lasting peace. It emphasizes Ukraine’s past contributions to international security through the relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal and aims to prevent any entities that have opposed Ukraine during the conflict from benefiting from its reconstruction.
The Fund will manage revenues from Ukraine’s natural resources and infrastructure projects, with contributions reinvested annually within Ukraine. The U.S. plans to maintain a long-term financial commitment to Ukraine’s economic stability, pending development under U.S. law. Both nations aim for the Fund’s investment processes to generate capital necessary for Ukraine’s recovery efforts and are committed to avoiding conflicts with existing international agreements. The finalization of the Fund Agreement is prioritized, which will further define the implementation of this bilateral accord.
The Kyiv Independent reported that it obtained the detailed text of a mineral deal agreement between the United States and Ukraine. This development comes after Kyiv and Washington reached an agreement on February 25. Recent negotiations have heightened tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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President Donald Trump suggested he may push for legal action against anonymous sourcing in journalism, calling it “made up, defamatory fiction” and hinting at the possibility of a new law to curb its use.
“As a President who is being given credit for having the Best Opening Month of any President in history, quite naturally, here come the Fake books and stories with the so-called ‘anonymous,’ or ‘off the record,’ quotes,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He accused the media and book publishers of fabricating sources to attack him. “At some point I am going to sue some of these dishonest authors and book publishers, or even media in general, to find out whether or not these ‘anonymous sources’ even exist, which they largely do not,” he said.
Trump has long criticized the use of unnamed sources, arguing that corporate media shields itself from accountability by relying on unverifiable claims. “They are made up, defamatory fiction, and a big price should be paid for this blatant dishonesty,” he declared.
While Trump has previously called for media reforms, his latest remarks suggest he may take direct legal action—or even push for legislative changes. “I’ll do it as a service to our Country. Who knows, maybe we will create some NICE NEW LAW!!!” he wrote, hinting at potential reforms targeting media anonymity.
The idea of restricting anonymous sources would likely face fierce opposition from corporate media outlets, which routinely use them to push narratives without evidence. Trump’s statement suggests he is prepared for that fight, reinforcing his commitment to exposing media corruption.
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President Donald Trump suggested he may push for legal action against anonymous sourcing in journalism, calling it “made up, defamatory fiction” and hinting at the possibility of a new law to curb its use.
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Democrat leaders are defending a statebudget proposal in Wisconsin that changes the terms “mother” and “father” to “inseminated person” and “spouse,” respectively. The terminology change comes specifically from a section of Governor Tony Evers‘s (D-WI) budget pertaining to in vitro fertilization (IVF). It has sparked a backlash from state Republican lawmakers, Elon Musk, and even Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre.
The IVF section of the budget argues that the terminology changes are necessary as they are more inclusive, though “mother” and “father” are used elsewhere in the 1,917-page document. Yesterday, Gov. Evers defended the changes, though his argument was so haphazard that it has led some to speculate that the Democrat governor was actually unaware of the provisions in his own budget.
“We wish to provide legal certainty and protection to ensure that moms can access necessary care,” Evers said, defending the changes. He continued, becoming increasingly agitated: “What the Republicans say is a lie, so of course I’m pretty pissed off about that. It gives people using IVF legal certainty. That’s it… Moms are moms. Dads are dads. What we want is legal certainty.”
However, neither the governor nor his staff clarified how the terminology changes would actually increase legal certainty. Blasting the changes on Monday, Wisconsin state Representative Amanda Nedweski (R) posted on X (formerly Twitter): “If you believed moms are moms, and dads are dads, then there would be no need for this change. Apparently, Evers believes dads can be moms, too.”
Likewise, Elon Musk described the changes as “messed up,” and professional football legend Brett Favre called Evers’s proposed terminology “nonsense.”
Democrat leaders are defending a state budget proposal in Wisconsin that changes the terms "mother" and "father" to "inseminated person" and "spouse," respectively. The terminology change comes specifically from a section of Governor Tony Evers's (D-WI) budget pertaining to in vitro fertilization (IVF). It has sparked a backlash from state Republican lawmakers, Elon Musk, and even Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre.
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A U.S. District Court judge in Seattle, Washington, temporarily blocked President Donald J. Trump’s executive order suspending refugee resettlement in the United States on Tuesday. The move is part of the latest lawfare efforts by far-left and progressive non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to hamper the Trump administration’s efforts to undo former President Joe Biden’s mass immigration policies.
However, the preliminary injunction, issued by District Court Judge Jamal Whitehead, could be the subject of an emergency appeal by the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) to the U.S. Supreme Court as it opens concerning constitutional questions. Namely, it appears Judge Whitehead, in issuing the preliminary injunction, has determined that a Congressionally authorized refugee resettlement program falls under judicial rulings and Congressional actions regarding Executive Branch impoundments. According to the Impoundments Act and several court rulings, the President of the United States must generally comply with Congressionally appropriated programs and cannot significantly reduce their funding in contravention of the will of Congress.
In the current instance, though, it is unclear whether President Trump‘s action even constitutes an impoundment. The determination of qualifications for asylum and for immigration into the United States at large generally falls under the purview of the Executive Branch, which enjoys broad national security powers and exceptions. Despite this, Judge Whitehead contends Trump’s executive order is tantamount to an “effective nullification of congressional will,” stating specifically that it abrogates the Refugee Act of 1980, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Fifth Amendment’s due process clause.
The first two provisions cited by Judge Whitehead can still be circumvented under the President’s broad national security powers, and the Fifth Amendment due process claim appears somewhat nonsensical. What is certain is that the ruling could represent—perhaps prematurely for the Trump White House—the opening salvo in a much broader fight over impoundments.
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A U.S. District Court judge in Seattle, Washington, temporarily blocked President Donald J. Trump's executive order suspending refugee resettlement in the United States on Tuesday. The move is part of the latest lawfare efforts by far-left and progressive non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to hamper the Trump administration's efforts to undo former President Joe Biden's mass immigration policies.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly agreed to President Donald J. Trump’s deal on rare earth minerals for continued assistance after negotiating more favorable terms for Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader is now ready to agree to the deal after the Trump administration reportedly made a concession on acquiring rights to $500 billion in revenue from mineral extraction as a way to pay the U.S. back for the billions of dollars given to Ukraine to fight its war against Russia.
Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister and justice minister, stated, “The minerals agreement is only part of the picture. We have heard multiple times from the U.S. administration that it’s part of a bigger picture.”
President Zelensky initially rejected the agreement, supposedly shouting at U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a meeting in Kiev when it was discussed. Zelensky was said to be angry at the prospect of having to pay back U.S. taxpayers. Under the new deal, Ukraine will contribute half of the proceeds from the future monetization of mineral extraction, as well as state-owned oil and gas, to a fund dedicated to investing in domestic projects. It is unclear what size stake the U.S. government will also have in this fund.
However, the deal does not contain any explicit security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelensky has been adamant about security guarantees from NATO and the United States, even demanding that U.S. troops be deployed in the country after a possible ceasefire with Russia. He has also demanded Ukraine be allowed to enter the NATO military alliance, going as far as threatening to acquire nuclear weapons if rejected.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to engage in bilateral talks with Russia in an effort to end its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly agreed to President Donald J. Trump's deal on rare earth minerals for continued assistance after negotiating more favorable terms for Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader is now ready to agree to the deal after the Trump administration reportedly made a concession on acquiring rights to $500 billion in revenue from mineral extraction as a way to pay the U.S. back for the billions of dollars given to Ukraine to fight its war against Russia.
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President Donald J. Trump‘s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced at Tuesday’s press briefing that the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) will no longer determine what media outlets will comprise the White House press pool. In the past, the WHCA has held a monopoly on White House media access—though President Trump has moved swiftly to end that control by initially inviting independent and alternative media outlets—like podcasters—to attend press briefings and travel pools for senior officials and cabinet members.
“The President and this entire White House are committed to ensuring the American people continue to receive this same level of historic transparency, access, and visibility,” Leavitt stated at Tuesday’s White House press briefing before continuing: “As you all know, for decades, a group of D.C..-based journalists, the White House Correspondents’ Association, has long dictated which journalists get to ask questions of the President of the United States in these most intimate spaces. Not anymore.”
“I am proud to announce that we are going to give the power back to the people who read your papers, who watch television shows and listen to your radio stations. Moving forward, the White House press pool will be determined by the White House press team,” the White House press secretary said, adding: “Legacy outlets who have participated in the press pool for decades will still be allowed to join, fear not, but we will also be offering the privilege to well deserving outlets who have never been allowed to share in this awesome responsibility.”
The WHCA—which turned 111 years old on Tuesday—has long controlled which media outlets have access to the President of the United States and senior White House officials. This has led to an environment in which independent media has been frozen out of these traditional avenues of access in favor of corporate and legacy media organizations.
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President Donald J. Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced at Tuesday's press briefing that the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) will no longer determine what media outlets will comprise the White House press pool. In the past, the WHCA has held a monopoly on White House media access—though President Trump has moved swiftly to end that control by initially inviting independent and alternative media outlets—like podcasters—to attend press briefings and travel pools for senior officials and cabinet members.
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Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) has introduced a bill aimed at limiting the reach of injunctions issued by federal judges. The legislation, titled the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA), seeks to amend the legal parameters within which judges can issue injunctions. According to Issa, “universal” injunctions have been used to hinder President Donald J. Trump‘s agenda since he assumed the presidency in January.
NORRA proposes changes to Chapter 85 of Title 28 of the United States Code, specifying that district courts should issue injunctive relief only for parties directly involved in a legal case. This move is intended to restrict judges from extending injunctions beyond the immediate parties seeking relief. Issa argues that judges acting beyond these limits contribute to “judicial tyranny” and the “weaponization of courts.”
Since January, more than 50 lawsuits have challenged the Trump administration’s executive actions, including executive orders and proclamations. Issa contends that such legal actions exacerbate a trend of judge-shopping, which undermines the executive branch.
Issa’s proposal has gained traction among Republicans. Consequently, the California Republic believes his bill will likely pass through Congress and reach President Trump.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has echoed concerns regarding the recent wave of judicial actions against the administration. Labeling the issue a “constitutional crisis,” she criticized the numerous injunctions against Trump’s policies, attributing these to judicial activists rather than impartial judges. Leavitt has mentioned that within just two weeks, at least 12 injunctions were issued, often lacking sufficient legal grounding. These developments, she argues, represent a strategic lawfare effort by Democrat activists against the executive branch.
Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) has introduced a bill aimed at limiting the reach of injunctions issued by federal judges. The legislation, titled the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA), seeks to amend the legal parameters within which judges can issue injunctions. According to Issa, "universal" injunctions have been used to hinder President Donald J. Trump's agenda since he assumed the presidency in January.
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A coalition of seasoned military contractors, spearheaded by former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince and ex-Blackwater COO Bill Mathews, has presented the Trump White House with a plan to deliver mass deportations. The proposal, outlined in a comprehensive 26-page document delivered to President Donald J. Trump’s team before his inauguration, promises to deport 12 million illegal aliens by the 2026 midterms using “processing camps” on military bases, a fleet of 100 private planes, and a citizen-led “small army” empowered to apprehend violators, at a projected cost of $25 billion.
The plan, seen by POLITICO and marked “unsolicited,” says deporting 12 million people within two years “would require the government to eject nearly 500,000 illegal aliens per month,” necessitating a “600 percent increase in activity.”
Recognizing the federal government’s limitations, the group argues, “It is unlikely that the government could swell its internal ranks to keep pace with this demand … in order to process this enormous number of deportations, the government should enlist outside assistance.”
Prince, a longtime Trump ally, leads the effort alongside Mathews and a team of former immigration officials under the banner of a new entity, 2USV. Despite an initial surge in arrests following President Trump’s return to office, the pace has tapered, highlighting the urgent need for additional manpower and detention capacity. The contractors’ proposal fills this gap, offering a privatized force of 10,000 deputized citizens—veterans, retired law enforcement, and former ICE agents—ready to act under the command of Border Czar Tom Homan.
Top White House officials are actively engaging with military contractors as Capitol Hill Republicans push for more funding to support Trump’s immigration crackdown. War Room host Stephen K. Bannon, a key figure in Trump’s first administration, who is aware of the plan, praised its ambitious scope: “People want this stood up quickly, and understand the government is always very slow to do things. It’s smart to start bidding out right now and get a feel for what else outside companies, contractors can do.”
The plan’s scope is massive: a fleet of 49 readily available planes, expandable to 100, would transport deportees, while temporary camps on U.S. Army bases could be erected in under a week. “The management team of 2USV includes individuals and companies that specialize in erecting temporary housing facilities,” the document states, citing prior success with Afghan refugee camps and U.S. Customs and Border Protection projects. A legal framework to streamline deportations includes mass hearings conducted by 2,000 attorneys and paralegals, ensuring rapid processing while maintaining order.
White House spokesman Kush Desai says the administration “remains aligned on and committed to a whole-of-government approach to securing our borders, mass deporting criminal illegal migrants, and enforcing our immigration laws.” While the proposal’s fate remains uncertain—it’s been circulating among Trump allies since December—Desai was non-commital on it, saying, “White House officials receive numerous unsolicited proposals from various private sector players, [but] it is ultimately up to the agencies responsible for carrying out the President’s agenda to consider and sign contracts to advance their mission.”
Prince and Mathews frame their bid as an economic and national security imperative, echoing Trump’s rhetoric: “In order to save the U.S. economy, the nation has to eject as many of these illegal aliens as quickly as possible,” they declare, pointing to burdens on welfare, education, and public safety.
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A coalition of seasoned military contractors, spearheaded by former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince and ex-Blackwater COO Bill Mathews, has presented the Trump White House with a plan to deliver mass deportations. The proposal, outlined in a comprehensive 26-page document delivered to President Donald J. Trump’s team before his inauguration, promises to deport 12 million illegal aliens by the 2026 midterms using “processing camps” on military bases, a fleet of 100 private planes, and a citizen-led “small army” empowered to apprehend violators, at a projected cost of $25 billion.
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