Glenn Beck...

GeorgeAI's Ash Wednesday warning for a drifting nation
If America hoped to be “a model of justice and liberality,” as Washington hoped, it has to be a good and moral nation first.

Three singers will be chosen to perform live at Ellis Island event on May 2
We're opening the stage to everyday Americans — not celebrities — to sing 'They Came for the Hope' or 'O, Lady of Liberty' live at Ellis Island. Anyone with real talent and love of country can submit a video singing one of those two songs.

News...

Lefties sabotage America’s first Antifa terrorism trial on day one
A Texas judge declared a mistrial in the federal case against accused Antifa militants after the attorney for one defendant arrived in a Shirley Chisholm–themed shirt and prospective jurors voiced hostility toward ICE and Trump, derailing the opening of the DOJ’s first terrorism prosecution of an alleged Antifa cell.

Going ‘beserk’ and glorifying Hitler: Trans shooter’s dark social media footprint
Posts tied to the Rhode Island attacker show a volatile mix of transgender activism, threats about going “berserk” over a trans official being called a man, Nazi imagery, antisemitic conspiracies, and pornographic content, painting a picture of a deeply unstable individual.

NY Times accidentally confesses there’s a left-wing judicial coup against Trump
As admitted by Toobin, Democrat-appointed judges have become a critical feature of the left’s evolving lawfare against Trump and his voters.

Leftists push climate policy, DEI and ESG through courts, seek broad reshaping of America: report
Left-wing groups are weaponizing the legal system to advance “woke” policies through the courts, allowing them to bypass legislative processes and create permanent policy changes without democratic input, according to a new study by the Alliance for Consumers.

Trump floats Atlanta as next city for National Guard surge: ‘They’ll never fix it themselves’
"We take career criminals and we get them out, we bring them back to the country from where they came."

Washington's millionaire tax is economic suicide
Washington has enjoyed decades of spectacular economic growth as a direct result of the absence of state income taxes. The new measure threatens to change all that.

FBI contacts Mexican authorities for help in Nancy Guthrie search — after claims she is being held ‘south of the border’
Sources emphasized there is currently no evidence of cartel involvement.

Air Force One jets to be repainted in Trump’s preferred colors
Currently, all Air Force One or Air Force Two aircraft feature a blue and white design that’s been used since the Kennedy administration. The new color scheme will be red, white, gold and dark blue.


Epstein...

Almost 7 in 10 say Epstein files show powerful people rarely held accountable: Poll
Most Democrats and Republicans, at 89 and 86 percent respectively, strongly or somewhat agree that the rich and powerful are not held to account.

UN Human Rights Council says Epstein abuses may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’
The UNHRC panel called for an investigation into allegations around Epstein and his associates, who include prominent figures in global politics, business, science and culture. They added that the revelations from the files suggest a "global criminal enterprise."

Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup inventor accuses Hershey of "quietly replacing" ingredients
This story isn't related to Epstein — it's worse.


NYC...

NYC pours millions into ‘equity’ bureaucracy while slashing police and hiking taxes
Mayor Mamdani’s plan expands racial-equity offices and six-figure diversity posts even as he cuts 5,000 NYPD positions and pushes tax hikes.

How Mamdani’s budget compares to Florida
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new $127B proposal for New York City is now nearly $10B higher than the entire state budget of Florida — despite Florida having nearly 3x the population.

Mamdani reverses policy after 19 homeless left outdoors to freeze to death
Progressives applauded his “compassionate” move to end encampment sweeps, but after 19 people died in the cold, Mamdani scrapped the experiment and brought the sweeps back — a stark reminder of how deadly left-wing idealistic policies become when common sense is ignored.

NYC’s iconic accent slowly disappearing from daily lingo: study
The famous New Yawk accent is slowly disappearing from everyday use, a recent study found.


Politics...

Karoline Leavitt flabbergasted when reporter asks her for examples of Trump being called racist
“Yesterday, in his statement about Jesse Jackson, the president said, ‘despite the fact that I’m falsely and consistently called a racist by the scoundrels and lunatics on the radical left, Democrats all, it was always my pleasure to help Jesse along the way.’ Where or when does the president believe he’s been falsely called racist?”

GOP stalls as voter mood sours heading into midterms
After Trump’s blistering first-year pace, Republicans are now losing ground on core issues while lawmakers coast on last year’s wins, spend on left-wing priorities, and avoid pushing voter-ID and SAVE Act reforms despite having the tools to do it.

Democrats rig Virginia vote with misleading ballot language equating gerrymandering push to ‘fairness’
“Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections," reads the ballot that would turn a 6-5 Democrat delegation advantage into a 10–1 advantage.

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, AP-NORC poll finds
While the overwhelming majority of Democrats still feel good about their party, they’re much less positive than they’ve been in the past.

Democrats plan counter-programming during Trump’s State of the Union
“Democrats have no obligation to reward him with an audience as he lies and attacks people who disagree with him,” Sen. Murphy said after attacking the president.

Two ‘I’ agencies, one Democratic double standard
If cities defied the IRS like they defy ICE, Democrats would explode.

Ocasio-Cortez says she went to Munich ‘not because I’m running for president’
The far-left Democrat said she went to the conference “not because I’m running for president, not because I’ve made some kind of decision about a horse race or a candidacy, but because we need to sound the alarm bells ... about the runaway inequality that is fueling far-right populist movements.”

Jasmine Crockett must be heard: The Democratic Party's war on black excellence is out of control
'Pro-diversity' party has repeatedly dismissed brave, bold, beautiful candidates of color in U.S. Senate primaries.

Cornyn warns of potential GOP 'massacre' in Texas if AG Ken Paxton wins primary
The warning comes as early voting in the state is already underway, where the latest polls show the attorney general leading the incumbent and Texas GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt for the nomination.

Texas Republican’s staffer fatally set herself on fire last year — text now seems to confirm their alleged affair
A message from aide Regina Santos-Aviles surfaced saying she’d had an affair with Rep. Tony Gonzales months before her self-immolation, a revelation Gonzales rejects as a smear while his primary challenger demands he step down.


Economy...

Does this explain beef prices?
The cattle herd has fallen to about 85 million head — the lowest since 1951 and roughly 45 million below the 1975 peak — driving a big jump in beef costs while any herd rebuilding won’t reach consumers until 2028.

WaPo: Why it’s becoming so expensive to buy a car in America
New car prices have climbed past $50,000 as automakers abandon cheaper models, buyers stretch loans to six and seven years, and wages fail to keep pace, leaving many consumers squeezed while the industry leans heavily on higher-margin SUVs and wealthier customers to keep sales afloat.

20% of U.S. jobs are highly vulnerable to robots and automation, economists say
Robots and other automation technologies could replace 20% of U.S. jobs over the next two decades, according to very optimistic economists.


Immigration...

Minneapolis officials continue to target hotels that housed federal agents
The Minneapolis City Council is slow-walking the renewal of liquor licenses for two local hotels over alleged safety concerns related to housing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

Illinois gave illegal big rig truck licenses, posing problems for Democrats pandering to immigrants
The U.S. Department of Transportation this week announced findings that the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, through the Director of Driver Services, issued nearly 1-in-5 of its commercial licenses illegally.


World...

Trump set to lead inaugural Board of Peace meeting Thursday
The worldwide Board of Peace is set to meet Thursday in DC for its inaugural meeting, bringing together representatives from nearly 50 nations with a focus on rebuilding Gaza. Trump has announced a $5 billion pledge from partner nations.

Vatican snubs Trump’s Gaza peace board
Cardinal Pietro Parolin says Pope Leo XIV won’t join Trump’s Board of Peace, citing UN control and financial limits, a move the White House called “deeply unfortunate” as the initiative pushes ahead with backing from more than two dozen nations.


Middle East...

Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes — including as soon as this weekend — but no decision yet
Top national security officials have told President Trump the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday, but the timeline for any action is likely to extend beyond this weekend, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.

Axios: Trump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows
Trump's military and rhetorical build-ups make it hard for him to back down without major concessions from Iran on its nuclear program.

The sheer scale of the U.S. military presence building up around Iran
Here are the assets we know are powering America’s surging military presence.

Iran expected to make written proposal for resolving standoff with U.S., senior U.S. official says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel to discuss Iran on February 28, the official said.

Tehran Times: Iranian FM says 'inherent right' to 'peaceful' use of nuclear energy is non-negotiable
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Tuesday that Iran as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty will not forego its right to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, saying Tehran will not compromise on this right.

Satellite images show Iran rapidly rebuilding key military sites amid U.S. tensions
Analysts say Iran is covering new structures in concrete and soil, sealing access to underground nuclear tunnels, and restoring damaged missile bases — a pattern of work that suggests Tehran is trying to shield its most sensitive programs from another round of strikes.

Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills as U.S. talks intensify
Russian and Iranian warships are launching joint drills near the Strait of Hormuz — a key choke point for global energy.


Canada...

Distraught family blasts Canada for euthanizing son, 26, who suffered from 'seasonal depression'
Kiano Vafaeian’s parents say the MAID system approved their blind, diabetic son for assisted death without notifying them, alleging a doctor coached him through eligibility as Canada’s loosened rules pushed a vulnerable young man toward a fatal decision instead of treatment.


Europe...

‘Pure bulls**t’: Macron attacks free speech in push for more government control
France’s president is escalating efforts to police expression, backing raids on X, sweeping online-speech rules, and even penalties that bar offenders from public office.

U.S. energy chief blasts Europe’s ‘climate cult’ and urges a return to real energy security
Chris Wright warned that Europe’s green policies have driven up prices and weakened its economy, arguing the U.S. remains a dependable ally pushing “tough love” on energy, defense, and LNG even as Washington presses a reshaped geopolitical agenda from Venezuela to the IEA.


Asia...

Want to avoid an arranged marriage? Just transform into a snake
A woman vanished from her Uttar Pradesh home after planting a shed snakeskin to convince villagers she’d become a shape-shifter, letting her slip away with another man while police now search for the eloped pair.


Entertainment...

Former child star calls out Hollywood's phony 'inclusive' image: 'They eat their own'
Boy Meets World and Mrs. Doubtfire actor Matthew Lawrence has some knowledge to drop: Hollywood's superficial obsession with 'inclusion' and 'compassion' masks one of the most ruthless businesses in the world — especially if you're a child star.

Bad Bunny lands first lead acting role in the film 'Porto Rico'
The film's title refers to the anglicized spelling of the island's name that was imposed under U.S. rule from 1900 until 1932.

Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer says she works four jobs to provide for her daughter
“I am the sole provider for her. I don’t live off a trust fund or get money from my parents. Most of the time, I don’t have help with her. So how about y’all pause before you judge and assume.”


Media...

The View under investigation for potential violations, says Trump's FCC chief
"The FCC has an enforcement action underway on that, and we’re taking a look at it," Carr said Wednesday.

The View elevates AOC to ‘MENSA’ status after playing clip of minor Trump gaffe
Guest Savannah Chrisley stepped in to defend the president, saying his “mispronouncing a word” was nothing like being unable to explain a basic policy position.


LGBTQIA2S+...

New poll finds 9% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+
The figure was slightly less than the 9.3% for 2024, but nearly triple the 3.5% who identified as LGBT in 2012, according to the company.


Health...

One of the CDC’s biggest critics is now in charge of the whole thing
Bhattacharya was one of the leading critics of the agency over its handling of COVID-19.


Religion...

Elon Musk's one-liner about Jesus takes social media by storm
"Someone needs to evangelize Elon Musk," the original post said. "Who will lead him to Christ?" Musk's reply generated more than twice the engagement as the first post, climbing close to four million views by Wednesday morning.


Science...

Lara Trump teases President has UFO ‘speech’ ready and waiting after Obama admits aliens are ‘real’
She says Donald Trump has a prepared announcement on extraterrestrial life he’ll deliver when the timing is right, hinting he’s been unusually guarded about what he knows as interest surges following Obama’s comments and earlier claims of recovered craft and “non-human” material.


Sports...

Canadian cheating scandal at Winter Games unsettles homeland
"It's a sad day for Canadian sport, eh" said Tim Gray, from Alberta.