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February 12

Former Jack Smith deputy involved in prosecuting Trump announces run for office

J.P. Cooney, who served on the prosecutions of President Donald Trump with special counsel Jack Smith, is running for Congress in Virginia.

February 12

Bondi ERUPTS on Dem: 'Don't you EVER accuse me of a crime!'

Attorney General Pam Bondi fired back when Rep. Ted Lieu accused of her of lying under oath during questioning on the Epstein case.

February 12

GOP senator, Minnesota AG clash at Capitol Hill hearing: 'Sit there and smirk'

Tensions escalate on Capitol Hill following exchange between Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, over recent anti-ICE demonstrations.

February 12

Republicans in lockstep behind Trump immigration crackdown as independent support shrinks, poll finds

A poll reveals Republicans stand firm behind Trump's immigration crackdown, but independent support dropped and 6 in 10 U.S. adults say he's "gone too far."

February 12

Mamdani pushes for tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers

New York Post columnist Miranda Devine reacts to New York City Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed tax hike on the wealthiest New Yorkers and the potential exodus it could cause.

February 12

DOJ solicits examples of ‘judicial activism’ from prosecutors as it weighs impeachment referrals

Department of Justice spokesperson confirms soliciting examples of "judicial activism from rogue judges" to assist Congress with constitutional oversight authority.

February 12

NATO launches Arctic security push as Trump eyes Greenland takeover

NATO launches Arctic Sentry effort amid pressure from President Donald Trump about security in the region and his calls for U.S. acquisition of Greenland.

February 12

US tariff revenue up 300% under Trump as Supreme Court battle looms

Tariff revenue surges 300% under Trump administration, but Supreme Court battle could reshape trade policy. Federal coffers see $124 billion windfall.

February 12

Immigration once fueled Trump’s 2024 win — now sagging approval tests GOP grip on Congress

President Donald Trump winds down Minnesota immigration operations amid protests and declining approval ratings, raising GOP midterm concerns.

February 12

Trump admin warns Peru it could lose sovereignty as China tightens grip on nation

U.S. warns Peru that China's control over $1.3 billion Chancay port threatens sovereignty as tensions escalate over Beijing's influence in Latin America.