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What is this going on…
-FBI investigates the Comey-era “honeypot” operation claims against the Trump 2016 campaign
– Ratliff curtails concerns about the potential threat of fired agents armed with CIA secrets
– A state of rebellion against the resistance of the “sanctuary” while gathering Trump’s efforts to expel the country
It’s not rocket science
President Donald Trump tapped Elon Musk to speak at the top of his first full cabinet meeting on Wednesday, discussing the progress of government efficiency (DOGE).
Musk stood with his signature black suit jacket and his T-shirt underneath, talking at a meeting where the media is present, giving some explanations about what he and Doge are doing, as well as a recent email sent to government employees.
“I think the email was probably interpreted as a performance review, but it was actually a pulse check review. Are there any pulses?” Musk said. “And if you have a pulse and two neurons, you can reply to the email.” Read more
Elon Musk, Director of Government Efficiency, met at the Trump administration’s Cabinet meeting on February 26, 2025. (AP News)
White House
Read it: Trump Administrators instruct agency heads to prepare for “power of massive reduction”
The impact of orders
Trump’s bruises: White House explains bruises with Trump’s hands seen at Macron’s meeting
Get Our Gear: Trump pushes back “billions of dollars” of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan’s withdrawal
President Donald Trump hopes to retrieve billions of dollars worth of equipment left in Afghanistan after his withdrawal from the country, including aircraft and weapons, in 2021. (Sergeant Isaiah Campbell/Married Corps)
The world stage
Bad for Business: Mexican drug cartel leaders have been extradited to the US to face federal drug trafficking charges
“Black Provocation”: Taiwan dispatches navy and air force after China begins live action training without warning
“We don’t have time”: The former Hamas hostage brief is the Security Council on “pure hell” that was held in Gaza
Israeli hostage Elijah Cohen, Centre will be escorted by Hamas fighters on February 22, 2025, before being handed over to the Red Cross in Nusairat, central Gaza Strip.
Capitol Hill
“Classic”: Dem Rep is dropped off at Elon Musk outside Capitol: “F —Off”
Doge Fight: House Dodge Hearing erupts on Democrats who consider Trump Trump, who refers to “President Musk,” as “Chief Grifter.”
All over the US
“In danger” women: Blue State’s abortion pill shield law harms women by robbing follow-up care, pro-life documents say
“Fighting Resources”: Governor Dem is looking for dust with Trump over Maine’s trans sports.
By Prejudice: Eric Adams’ Attorneys are trying to dismiss the charges with prejudice
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will depart from Thurgood Marshall U.S. Court in New York City in November 2024 (Adam Grey of Fox News Digital)
“Do the Right Things”: Blue Sheriff unleashes “non-American” sanctuary law and makes a special offer to Homan
“Hell No”: Gretchen Whitmer is making a push to condemn the Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling.
Delete: Massachusetts Selection Board removes town managers following controversy over Trump flag
Young and Restless: New polls show that about half of rural youths feel pressure from their hometown job market
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