Glenn Beck...Glenn Beck Podcast: We're already in WWIII with Islamists & Trump knows ItVeteran intelligence operative Bryan Stern explains why the fight with Islamist networks is already underway across multiple fronts — from Venezuela to the U.S. border — and why Trump understands the scale of the threat as global alliances harden.
More episodes of The American Story are on the wayTorch members’ overwhelming response to Glenn’s new history series has locked in 20 total episodes, with the next five arriving soon and offering a vivid, cinematic dive into the Revolution, the Constitution, and the birth of the presidency.
Colbert and Talarico promoted phony censorship ‘hoax,’ FCC chair tells Glenn Beck"This was a decision by Colbert, by Talarico to put a hoax out there that they knew the media would run for purposes of Talarico, apparently, scoring political points against Jasmine Crockett."
News...Trump’s East Wing overhaul clears key voteThe United States Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously Thursday to approve the final designs of the White House East Wing Modernization project as the Trump administration aims to kick off aboveground construction in April.
DEI disaster: Washington D.C. is now literally flooded with poopMore than 240 million gallons of sewage have entered the Potomac River. That's by far the largest sewage spill in American history.
Newsom bails out Bay Area transit with massive taxpayer-backed loanCalifornia approved a $590 million, twelve-year loan to keep struggling Bay Area transit afloat, with Newsom and local Democrats arguing the system is vital to property values, climate goals, and regional politics after years of underfunding and post-pandemic ridership collapse.
Trump rips Nancy Guthrie investigators for revealing high-tech FBI ‘sniffer’ looking for pacemakerTrump said he was perplexed by the fact that authorities informed the media they would be flying aircraft equipped with Bluetooth technology to detect Guthrie’s pacemaker.
Prosecutors zero in on CIA's Brennan with secret request for years-old evidence from U.S. SenateFederal investigators are now targeting Brennan’s role in pushing the Steele Dossier into the 2016 intelligence assessment, seeking classified transcripts and testimony as newly released records show contradictions, analyst warnings he ignored, and a years-long effort to cement a debunked narrative about Trump.
NY Times: Some Reese’s treats drop the milk chocolate. Mr. Reese disapproves.With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
Epstein...Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversyAccording to the BBC, Gates withdrew at the last moment as attention on his past association with Jeffrey Epstein resurfaced, leading organizers to quietly replace him just hours before his planned keynote.
Ex-Victoria’s Secret owner now claiming Epstein ‘conned’ him once suggested he was demonically possessedLes Wexner told lawmakers he was merely a gullible mark for Epstein, denying any role in the financier’s crimes, even as past profiles quoted him describing a personal “dybbuk” — a tormenting spirit he said pushed and prodded him through his rise to billionaire status.
New Mexico reopens Epstein ranch probe after new files hint at grim allegationsState prosecutors are seeking unredacted federal evidence and launching a fresh inquiry into Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch after newly released FBI files surfaced claims of possible buried victims, reviving long-standing questions about abuse, corruption, and why earlier investigations were shut down.
Here's what's in the Epstein files about former Prince AndrewYears of accusations stemming from former Prince Andrew's close friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein culminated Thursday in a moment long sought by survivors of Epstein's abuse, when King Charles III's brother was arrested.
Andrew's arrest sends shock waves across Europe, weakens Starmer, Britain’s political establishmentPolice reportedly reviewing allegations Epstein trafficked a young woman to the U.K. specifically for a sexual encounter with Andrew, who in turn provided Epstein with classified information from his role as UK trade envoy.
Babylon Bee: Prince Andrew joins UK Muslim rape gang so he can keep abusing young girlsThe disgraced former royal made the announcement on Thursday following his arrest on charges of misconduct, telling authorities that he had converted to Islam and joined one of the famous rape gangs in town, which effectively made him immune from facing any consequences.
Politics...Trump backs talking filibuster to push voter-ID bill past Democrat blockadeHe told supporters the SAVE America Act will pass “one way or the other,” urging Senate Republicans to revive the talking filibuster as Democrats use the 60-vote threshold to stall a voter-ID and citizenship-proof mandate overwhelmingly backed by GOP lawmakers and voters.
Bringing back the talking filibuster could do more to save America than just passing the SAVE ActReviving real debate in the Senate would restore relevance to a chamber that’s grown paralyzed by rules and inertia.
WaPo editorial board mocks Mamdani for facing harsh reality less than 2 months in“The reality is that Americans may like the idea of ‘free’ stuff — it’s how socialists win elections — but they are less excited about having to pay for it. They’re even less excited when they live in a state that ranks at the very bottom of the Tax Foundation’s State Tax Competitiveness Index,” the board wrote.
NYC council blasts Mamdani’s tax-hike threat as reckless and unnecessaryCouncil members from both parties ripped the mayor for floating a 9.5% property-tax hike instead of cutting his bloated $127 billion budget, calling his deficit claims shaky and warning that New Yorkers shouldn’t be treated like an ATM for City Hall’s overspending.
Indicted Florida Democrat spread donations tied to alleged FEMA-funded campaign schemeRecords show Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick poured thousands into fellow Democrats and party groups while prosecutors say her campaign was fueled by stolen disaster-relief money, leaving recipients silent as she faces a looming ethics hearing and a possible decades-long prison sentence.
Economy...U.S. to spend $24.4 trillion more than it has over the next decade, report warnsThe cost of paying the interest is now the central story, and it's a grim one.
Walmart's sales are increasingly driven by higher-income shoppers“The majority of our share gains came from households making more than $100,000,” new CEO John Furner said. “For households earning below $50,000, we continue to see that wallets are stretched. And in some cases, people are managing spending paycheck to paycheck.”
World...Trump announces $17 billion in pledges for Gaza at inaugural Board of Peace confabThe number was larger than previewed, with Trump revealing during the event’s opening remarks that $10 billion would come from the US alone and that Middle Eastern countries and others would tack on an additional $7 billion.
Trump left the WHO last year. Now, he’s replacing it.The administration is building a U.S.-led global health network through HHS, pouring in billions to replace a WHO that was overwhelmingly funded by the U.S. yet deeply compromised by China.
Middle East...Trump considers limited strike on Iran, most air power since 2003 arrives in Middle East - WSJA smaller attack on Iran would target a few military or government sites, designed to be small enough not to provoke major retaliation and force Iran to agree to a deal favorable to the US.
Scores of U.S. warplanes join "armada" heading for the regionTracking data briefly activated by the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford suggested it could arrive in the Eastern Mediterranean days earlier than previously anticipated. The Ford is the second U.S. aircraft carrier ordered to the region.
Trump warns Iran it has 15 days to secure a deal or face 'unfortunate' consequences"We’re going to make a deal or we’re going to get a deal one way or the other," Trump told reporters on Air Force One. "We’re either going to get a deal or it’s going to be unfortunate for them."
Iranians grieve defiantly for thousands killed in regime’s January crackdown on protestsDespite thousands killed and mass arrests in January’s brutal sweep, rooftop chants and chehelom gatherings have surged into fresh anti-regime protests, even as many Iranians say they see no path forward except outside intervention, with some openly hoping U.S. strikes will shatter the regime.
Iran dangles investment proposals as off-ramp from Trump's gunboat diplomacyWhile Tehran seeks sanctions relief from the U.S., a diplomatic source with knowledge of the Oman-mediated negotiations told CBS News that Iran has also indicated it may be willing to purchase American aircraft and to offer possible access to oil and gas fields and joint investment opportunities.
UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on IranIn a rift with Washington, Starmer is understood to have told Trump that the UK would not allow the use of British facilities at Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, which is home to America’s fleet of heavy bombers in Europe.
Europe...EU Parliament says men are women and anyone can get pregnantThe science is settled.
Canada...Canada plans to boost military using foreign recruitsAs Ottawa talks tough about a collapsing U.S.-led order, it’s quietly moving to bulk up its own thin ranks with foreign pilots, doctors, and veterans.
Globe and Mail: What do you do when you’re living next door to a fascist state?One way of avoiding reality is to believe that it is only the U.S. government that is fascist, not the American people. But Donald Trump was perfectly clear about his intentions. The clear majority of the United States voted for him anyway. It is cold hard fact that many Americans are irredeemably racist and fascist.
Asia...Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection on Thursday and sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024, a ruling that marks a dramatic culmination of the country’s biggest political crisis in decades.
Entertainment...Steven Spielberg becomes latest billionaire to ditch California ahead of proposed wealth taxSpielberg’s move to New York adds to a growing billionaire exodus as California eyes a retroactive five-percent hit on billion-dollar fortunes, driving wealthy residents to bail before the cash grab lands.
U2 releases protest song to honor anti-ICE agitator killed in MinneapolisThe latest release from leftwing musical act laments the death of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by a federal agent after she swerved her car into him in Minneapolis last month. The band, which peaked in popularity four decades ago, hasn't released new music since 2017.
How Courtney Love is feeling as Kurt Cobain's "homicide" report makes wavesLove has long been blamed by members of Nirvana’s fanbase, accused of orchestrating Cobain’s death for control of his estate, claims she has denied.
Media...Sixteen attorneys general demand answers to YouTube’s censorship of conservative commentator Steve DeaceThe AGs want clarity on whether YouTube buried Deace’s show and other right-leaning content after admitting Biden-era pressure, citing removed episodes, collapsing visibility on the platform, and signs of silent throttling even as his audience surged elsewhere.
Big Tech’s quiet election interference is back — and Apple is leading the chargeApple News is flooding users with left-leaning outlets while excluding conservative sources entirely, subtly steering political narratives before the midterms and shaping what voters see as “facts” without them realizing they’re being manipulated.
LGBTQIA2S+...Texas Attorney General says radical doctor broke the law to give minors sex-rejection interventions"This criminal extremist not only permanently harmed children...he stuck Texas taxpayers with the bill for this insanity."
Democrats push 'Transgender Bill of Rights' to oppose 'cruelty' of Trump policiesAs a reminder, Trump was the first president in American history to be elected to office on a pro-gay marriage platform — unlike Obama who only 'evolved' on the issue during his reelection campaign.
NYU hospital shuts down child sex change programNYU Langone is ending its clinic for minors after its director’s departure and a tightening regulatory climate under President Trump, mirroring moves by major children’s hospitals.
Education...Education Department issues new prayer guidance tied to federal school fundingThe administration released updated rules reaffirming that schools cannot pressure students on religion while also protecting voluntary prayer and warning districts they could lose federal money if they restrict constitutionally protected expression.
Health...FDA chief says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictiveCommissioner Marty Makary signaled a major shift toward OTC access, arguing that most prescriptions add needless cost and delays, while the drug industry warns wider switches could raise out-of-pocket prices and undermine insurance-covered generics.
Texas dentist accused of operating on kid while drunk — flunks sobriety testA temporary dentist at a Sherman pediatric clinic was taken into custody after workers reported she appeared intoxicated mid-procedure.
AI...Time: The People vs. AIA rare left–right coalition is pushing back against rapid AI expansion, stalling major data-center projects as voters grow increasingly anxious about rising power demands, local disruptions, and the technology’s broader impact on work and daily life.
How the anxiety over AI could fuel a new workers’ movement“It is creating an opportunity,” Sarita Gupta, the Ford Foundation’s vice-president of US programs and co-author of The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century, told me.
Science...Trump says he will direct Hegseth to release government UFO filesThe president did not give a timeline on when the documents and files would be released but it comes after he criticized former President Barack Obama for divulging "classified information" when he said he believes aliens are real.
How the Jeff Bezos SpaceX rival could trigger a war in orbitBlue Origin’s TeraWave plan would move the world’s data backbone into space, undermining government control of communications and turning private satellites into potential military targets.
Sports...Revenge served cold: Team USA takes gold over Canada on Olympic sudden-death overtimeSince women’s hockey made its Olympic debut in 1998, only Canada and the United States have won gold in the event, and this year was no exception. The rivalry was on full display in the arena Thursday when the teams competed in the finals for the seventh time — with Canada having won five of them.
