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Feb 23, 2026 • 41min
Attempted Arson at Mar-a-Lago?
A rapid briefing covers a reported break-in at Mar-a-Lago involving gasoline and a shotgun and the ensuing FBI probe. Discussion of self-radicalization trends and election-related security concerns. Analysis of trade moves, Supreme Court reactions, and China containment strategy. Updates on severe Northeast weather and major flight cancellations. Coverage of cartel violence and shifts in immigration enforcement strategies.
Feb 20, 2026 • 29min
Attempted Arson on DHS Office in Idaho
Coverage of an attempted arson at a Meridian, Idaho DHS office and concerns about self-radicalized actors. Discussion of US funding ties to Chinese defense-designated labs. Analysis of Colorado mid-decade redistricting efforts and political calculations. Reports on US sanctions targeting CJNG-linked businesses and shifting ICE tactics around Minneapolis.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 39min
Trump Resistance to Hold Counter State of the Union
Plans for a rival People’s State of the Union and the political tensions around attendance. Moves to quietly renew FISA Section 702 and shifting positions in Washington. Massive rent strike and broader general strike tactics aimed at disrupting cities. Rising immigration enforcement: expanded 287(g) agreements, refugee detention changes, and visa restrictions on Iranian officials. Military training, Taiwan drills, and potential targeted strikes in the region.
Feb 18, 2026 • 42min
Mistrial Declared in Antifa Alvarado Shooting Case
Feb 17, 2026 • 40min
Iran Prepared to Shut Down Strait, Ford Confirmed to Middle East
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 6min
State Department: Code Pink Runs Cover for Foreign Enemies
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Feb 12, 2026 • 41min
ICE “Secret Campaign” to Expand Nationwide Footprint
A rundown of alleged ICE expansion tactics and leaked records showing rapid office growth. Discussion of activist networks training observers and using tech to track immigration enforcement. Coverage of local anti‑ICE lobbying, law enforcement reactions, and potential legal responses. Updates on defense, foreign influence, and surveillance tools shaping immigration enforcement nationwide.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 33min
FBI Memo: Cartels Authorize Attacks on Border Patrol
A tense briefing on an FBI memo alleging cartels ordered attacks on Border Patrol near San Diego. Discussion of a likely DHS shutdown and pressure on Senate filibuster rules. Reports on an intelligence review of the 2020 election and a DC grand jury decision involving Democratic lawmakers. Updates on international influence cases, unexplained FAA airspace closures, and new Coast Guard rescue tech.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 26min
ICE Assassination Thwarted in Oregon
A rundown of congressional maneuvers over the Save America Act and high-profile hearings on foreign influence and immigration. Coverage of a foiled plot against ICE in Oregon and concerns about online radicalization. Explanations of platform changes, court rulings on TPS and state anti-mask laws, and shifts in Navy strategy toward drones and destroyers.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 34min
Denver Activists Prep for Surge, Adopt Minneapolis Anti-ICE Strategy
Politics around DHS funding, filibuster maneuvering, and how ICE money shapes negotiations. New bills on critical minerals and shifts in U.S. tariff and energy policy. Protests and tactics as activists adapt Minneapolis anti-ICE methods in Denver. Regional moves in Latin America and big shifts in Japan’s election and defense posture.
