Rising Noem sparks outrage after calling for 'right people' voter for 'right leaders,' Marco Rubio urges European reforms but reassures US backing, US debt skyrocketing to $64 trillion in 10 years?, and more | 2.16.26
Feb 16, 2026
A fast-paced rundown of a high-profile records release that misidentified innocent people. A look at Marco Rubio urging European reforms while promising US support. A warning about soaring US national debt from CBO projections. A stir over a politician urging the "right people" to vote and the resulting voter ID debate. A heated exchange involving Trump and Bill Maher.
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Transparency Can Harm The Innocent
- Releasing raw investigative files can wrongly smear innocent people and damage lives.
- Robby Soave argues DOJ should have explained redactions before public release to avoid harm.
Four Names From A Photo Lineup
- Robby Soave recounts that four names cited as Epstein co-conspirators were actually in a police photo lineup.
- He says those men have nothing to do with Epstein and deserve an apology for being smeared.
Good Cop, Bad Cop On Europe
- Marco Rubio used a conciliatory tone in Munich but still pushed for transatlantic reforms and fairer burden-sharing.
- Robby Soave frames Rubio as the 'good cop' balancing harsher U.S. messages from others.