The 7 Pam Bondi hearing; James Van Der Beek; Winter Olympics helmet controversy; and more
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Feb 12, 2026 A combative hearing over DOJ leadership and politicization draws scrutiny. A Pentagon–FAA mixup halts flights after a counter-drone system and Mylar balloon trigger. Lawmakers debate rolling back Canada tariffs amid GOP dissent. A surprising celebrity death and a Winter Olympics helmet protest spark controversy. Researchers point to love as a central key to happiness.
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Bondi's Combative DOJ Defense
- Pam Bondi forcefully defended her DOJ record amid criticism over Epstein files and politicized prosecutions.
- Her combative testimony highlighted sharp partisan divisions on oversight of the Justice Department.
El Paso Flight Halt From Coordination Failure
- A communication breakdown prompted a temporary FAA flight restriction over El Paso tied to a counter-drone weapon test.
- Officials said Customs and Border Protection likely targeted a Mylar balloon, underscoring coordination gaps among agencies.
House Pushback On Tariffs
- The House voted to overturn Trump's Canada tariffs in a rare bipartisan rebuke, though it's largely symbolic.
- The vote exposed Speaker Mike Johnson's difficulty managing a narrow Republican majority.