Tag Archives: US politics February 2026

Trump DOJ Moves to Dismiss Criminal Case Against Steve Bannon Linked to January 6

Date: February 10, 2026 Overview The Department of Justice under former President Donald Trump is reportedly taking steps to dismiss the criminal case against Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. The development has sparked significant controversy,Continue reading “Trump DOJ Moves to Dismiss Criminal Case Against Steve Bannon Linked to January 6”

Taxpayer-Funded Contractor Appoints White Nationalist “Patriot Front” Leader to Federal Security Jobs

Date: February 10, 2026 A federal contractor funded by U.S. taxpayers has come under intense scrutiny after reportedly placing a leader of the white nationalist group Patriot Front into roles connected to federal security operations. The revelation, which emerged from internal whistleblower reports and investigative media outlets, has sparked bipartisan concern over hiring practices, oversightContinue reading “Taxpayer-Funded Contractor Appoints White Nationalist “Patriot Front” Leader to Federal Security Jobs”

Trump Says China Will “Eliminate the Stanley Cup,” Threatens to Block New Ontario–Michigan Bridge Opening Until U.S. Is “Fully Compensated”

Date: February 10, 2026 In a dramatic escalation of tensions with Canada and broadening trade disputes involving China, President Donald Trump issued a combative statement this week asserting that a major new Canada–U.S. bridge will not open unless the United States is “fully compensated” and respected in bilateral relations. The statement, shared on his socialContinue reading “Trump Says China Will “Eliminate the Stanley Cup,” Threatens to Block New Ontario–Michigan Bridge Opening Until U.S. Is “Fully Compensated””

Sen. Jon Ossoff Condemns Trump Over Social Media Posts About the Obamas, Calls Out “Presidential-Level” Courage in Accountability

Date: February 10, 2026 Senator Jon Ossoff (D‑GA) made headlines today with a forceful public critique of former President Donald Trump, accusing him of invoking imagery reminiscent of white supremacist groups in a recent social media post targeting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Ossoff characterized the post as not onlyContinue reading “Sen. Jon Ossoff Condemns Trump Over Social Media Posts About the Obamas, Calls Out “Presidential-Level” Courage in Accountability”

DHS Funding Runs Out Friday With No Deal on ICE Reforms as Shutdown Looms

Date: February 10, 2026 Overview With funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set to expire at the end of this week—Friday, February 13, 2026—Congress remains deadlocked over demands from Democratic lawmakers for major reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other immigration enforcement agencies. The standoff has stalled negotiations and raised theContinue reading “DHS Funding Runs Out Friday With No Deal on ICE Reforms as Shutdown Looms”

Republicans Say Democrats’ Demands on ICE Reforms Are “Unrealistic” as DHS Funding Deadline Looms

Date: February 10, 2026 As Congress races toward a mid‑February deadline to reauthorize funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Republicans have sharply rebuffed Democratic demands for sweeping reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related immigration enforcement policies, characterizing them as “unrealistic” and a major stumbling block in budget negotiations. With theContinue reading “Republicans Say Democrats’ Demands on ICE Reforms Are “Unrealistic” as DHS Funding Deadline Looms”