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China's State Media Shows Cyber Force on Fiery Cross Reef
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a Lunar New Year greeting to troops to highlight a People's Liberation Army cyberspace unit stationed on Fiery Cross Reef in the disputed South China Sea.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:12:59 EDT
NASA Crew Set for Flight to International Space Station
NASA is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday, replacing a crew that was evacuated early due to a medical issue. The U.S. space agency is targeting Feb. 13 for the lift-off of Crew-12's mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a ...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:06:01 EDT
Report: Lawmakers Can't Attend Conference as House Delegation
A likely shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has led House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to cancel the official delegation of House members set to attend the Munich Security Conference, Politico reported.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:46:22 EDT
Judge Temporarily Blocks Admin From Rescinding Health Grants to Some Blue States
President Donald Trump's administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday.California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota sued Wednesday to try to block the planned...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:17:08 EDT
Sen. Schmitt: Dems Block DHS Funds, Then Fly to Munich
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., torched jet-setting Senate Democrats on Thursday for voting against funding for the Department of Homeland Security before traveling to the Munich Security Conference this weekend.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:44:08 EDT
Ruddy: Trump Faces Down Biggest Fake News
Munich, Germany – I am proud to stand here at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, surrounded by heads of state, generals, diplomats, intelligence officials, and policy thinkers from across the globe.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:08:25 EDT
Trump Backed Candidate Drops Out of Ariz. Gov Race
Karrin Taylor Robson is dropping out of the race for Arizona governor.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:47:13 EDT
Taiwan Leader Calls US Trade Pact 'Pivotal'
The trade and tariff deal signed with the U.S. marks a "pivotal moment" for Taiwan's economy and industries, President Lai Ching-te said Friday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:23:38 EDT
Iowa Bill Would Bar Mailed Abortion Drugs, Track Harms
Iowa lawmakers advanced legislation that would require abortion drugs to be dispensed in person, direct hospitals to report medication abortion complications to the state, and expand potential civil liability for providers, as Iowa enforces a fetal heartbeat abortion ban.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:11:37 EDT
McDonald's Eyes High-Protein Menu for GLP-1 Users
McDonald's is taking a closer look at how to better serve customers who use popular weight-loss medications - and executives say protein is likely to play a bigger role.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:51:03 EDT
California Probes Delayed Evacuation Orders in LA Wildfires
California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year's deadly wildfires near Los Angeles.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:50:43 EDT
Trump Rips Israeli President for Not Pardoning Netanyahu
President Donald Trump said Israeli President Isaac Herzog should be "ashamed of himself" for not giving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a pardon on corruption charges.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:48:19 EDT
Winding Down Minn. Enforcement Surge, Homan Touts Its 'Major Gains'
Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's point man on deportations and border security, on Thursday touted what he described as significant public safety gains from Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, pushing back on critics as the effort winds down.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:35:30 EDT
'Melania' Producer Denies Music Rights Breach Claim
The producer of "Melania" says any allegation that the documentary breached a composer agreement is a "blatant lie."
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:47 EDT
Judge Ends Deportation Case for Father of 3 Marines
A federal immigration judge has ended the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, an undocumented father of three U.S. Marines.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:17 EDT
N.Y. Officials Raise Rainbow Flag at Stonewall in Rebuke of Admin
New York politicians defiantly raised a rainbow flag Thursday at the Stonewall National Monument amid a boisterous, cheering crowd, rebuking the Trump administration for removing the well-known symbol of pride from the historic LGBTQ+ landmark."We did it," said Manhattan...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:25:49 EDT
Walz: Feds Must Pay for What They Broke in Minn. Operation
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz demanded Thursday that the federal government "pay for what they broke" during Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement effort that triggered widespread protests in Minneapolis.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:04:18 EDT
Kremlin Considers Backing Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
The Kremlin said Thursday it is in talks on ways to help Cuba as the island's fuel shortages deepen under new U.S. pressure that threatens tariffs on countries that supply oil to Havana.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:03:27 EDT
Report: FBI Did 1,000 Inquiries With No Crime Suspected
A confidential Government Accountability Office report obtained by Racket News reporter Ryan Lovelace and published Thursday reveals the FBI conducted more than 1,000 "assessments" targeting religious organizations, journalists, public officials, and political candidates.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:16:54 EDT
NTSB Chair Blasts FAA, Pentagon Over El Paso Shutdown
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy told senators Thursday that the FAA and the Pentagon have a long-running pattern of miscommunication, pointing to this week's abrupt El Paso airspace shutdown and reversal as the latest flash point as lawmakers press for a briefing.