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  • The Constitution vs. The Comment Section

    The Constitution vs. The Comment Section
    Feb 17 2026
    George W. Bush’s Presidents’ Day Message

    Former President George W. Bush delivers a statement emphasizing humility, character, and peaceful transfer of power — widely read as a veiled critique of Donald Trump. The contrast highlights fractures inside the Republican Party between “old guard” institutional conservatives and populist Trump-era leadership.

    DHS Subpoenas & ICE Controversies

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly issued administrative subpoenas to identify online critics of ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), raising First Amendment concerns.

    Related enforcement flashpoints:

    Oregon incident: A Salem woman reportedly injured after asserting U.S. citizenship during an ICE stop.

    Minneapolis shooting case: DOJ dropped charges against two Venezuelan men after video evidence contradicted ICE officer testimony. Agents now face investigation for possible false statements under oath.

    Themes:

    Accountability vs. overreach

    Transparency vs. narrative control

    Public trust erosion in federal enforcement

    Epstein Files Fallout

    Attorney General Pam Bondi claims full compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Lawmakers — including Republicans like Thomas Massie — challenge that claim.

    Key tensions:

    Redaction confusion

    Release of high-profile names without contextual clarity

    Internal GOP fractures

    Victims’ advocates alleging incomplete disclosure

    The scandal continues to evolve from political controversy into institutional credibility crisis.

    2026 Senate Map Anxiety

    Republicans (53–47 majority) grow concerned about holding the Senate.

    Top battlegrounds:

    Maine

    North Carolina (open)

    Ohio (special)

    Michigan (open)

    Forecast models and prediction markets show Democrats with a meaningful — though not dominant — path to flipping control. Internal GOP polling reportedly tighter than public optimism suggests.

    Supreme Court “Chaos Season”

    The Supreme Court signals willingness to hear cases that could:

    Reshape congressional redistricting standards

    Revisit interpretations of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment

    Even without rulings yet, the signal alone changes campaign strategy for 2026.

    Olympics: USA vs. Canada

    2026 Winter Olympics momentum builds toward a possible men’s hockey gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada.

    Highlights:

    Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold in monobob.

    Medal table tight among U.S., Canada, Norway, Germany.

    Hockey rivalry poised to dominate ratings if matchup happens.

    Pokémon Breaks the Asset Class

    A first-edition holographic Charizard sells for millions at auction, reinforcing graded vintage Pokémon cards as alternative investment vehicles.

    Themes:

    Millennial nostalgia monetized

    Collectibles outperforming traditional equities in select cases

    Emotional value driving capital allocation

    Hollywood Consolidation & Streaming Wars

    Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly weighing takeover talks with Paramount Global, signaling renewed consolidation pressure across media.

    Netflix:

    Launches live-interactive reboot of Star Search.

    Acquires short musical comedy The Singers.

    Expands live programming strategy.

    Meanwhile, Wuthering Heights starring Margot Robbie opens strong at the global box office — literary IP outperforming expectations and challenging franchise fatigue narratives.

    Themes:

    Debt-driven mergers

    Streaming profitability panic

    Appointment television revival

    Prestige content as strategic hedge

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    58 min
  • All-American Halftime Show

    All-American Halftime Show
    Feb 10 2026
    SEGMENT 1Bad Bunny Headlines the Super Bowl — Trump Has a Full-Body TantrumWhat HappenedBad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl halftime show with Spanish-language songs and Puerto Rican cultural themes.Conservatives — including Donald Trump — immediately labeled it “un-American” and “the worst halftime show ever.”Why People Lost Their MindsSpanish lyrics triggered backlash framed as patriotism.Trump claimed this is why he skipped the game.MAGA interpreted inclusion as a personal attack.Why It MattersA Super Bowl halftime show turned into a culture war referendum.The definition of “American” keeps shrinking — loudly.ButtonIf the country can’t survive three songs in Spanish, the problem isn’t the music.SEGMENT 2MAGA Was Mad About Bad Bunny Long Before the Halftime ShowContextConservative influencers attacked Bad Bunny for months before the game.Complaints centered on language, politics, and whether he’s “American enough.”Key ReactionsSpanish framed as political.“Forcing culture” becomes the new dog whistle.Dancing, rhythm, and fireworks labeled propaganda.EscalationCalls for an “All-American” halftime alternative.Politics found in choreography.Why It MattersThis wasn’t about music — it was about control over who gets visibility.ButtonThe same people screaming “keep politics out of sports” keep finding politics in hips.SEGMENT 3Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show ImplodesWhat They TriedTPUSA staged an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock.Marketed as a patriotic counter-program to Bad Bunny.What Actually Happened~6.1 million live viewers vs. 135+ million for the real halftime show.Widely mocked online.Criticized as boring, cringe, and painfully low-energy.Notable ReactionsZach Bryan called it “embarrassing as hell.”Lip-sync allegations didn’t help.Trump didn’t even watch it.Why It MattersCulture wars don’t translate to ratings.Patriotism doesn’t equal entertainment.ButtonThe alternative wasn’t un-American — it was un-watched.SEGMENT 4Green Day Opens the Super Bowl — Fans Argue About Punk Being Too SafeWhat HappenedGreen Day performed a pre-game set with classic hits.Political edges were noticeably muted.Audience ReactionNostalgia lovers were happy.Punk fans wanted chaos and got compliance.Memes filled the gap.ContextBillie Joe Armstrong criticized ICE days earlier.The Super Bowl set stayed FCC-friendly.Why It MattersPunk on a corporate stage has limits.Rebellion hits different when approved in advance.ButtonIt looked like a bar fight where everyone apologized.SEGMENT 5Whistleblower Alleges Tulsi Gabbard Sat on NSA IntelAllegationNSA intercepted foreign intel involving a Trump ally.Tulsi Gabbard allegedly blocked normal distribution.Intel reportedly hand-delivered to the White House.Red FlagsCongress didn’t see it for months.Inspector General dismissed complaint quickly.Whistleblower protection questioned.Why It MattersIntelligence flow matters.Political interference erodes trust fast.ButtonWhen intel moves sideways instead of up, accountability disappears.SEGMENT 6Winter Olympics 2026: Medals, Protests, and Political HeatWhat’s HappeningProtests erupted over ICE presence at the Milan Games.U.S. officials booed at ceremonies.Athletes weighing politics vs. representation.ReactionsConfusion over ICE’s role.IOC urging calm.Online backlash toward protesting athletes.Why It MattersSports are global stages now.Politics shows up whether organizers want it or not.ButtonThe snow is cold — the politics aren’t.SEGMENT 7Democrat Crushes GOP in Deep-Red LouisianaResultChasity Verret Martinez wins 62–38 in a Trump +13 district.37-point swing from 2024.Outspent 3-to-1 and still dominated.PatternDemocrats overperforming in special elections.GOP expectations collapsing in real time.Why It MattersHouse majority margin is razor thin.Momentum narratives are shifting.ButtonRepublicans thought it was a layup — voters dunked on them.SEGMENT 8Special Elections Are Tilting Blue — The House Is a Jenga TowerCurrent MathGOP: 218Dems: 214Vacancies: 3What That Means3–4 flips changes everything.Every scandal, retirement, or bad week matters.Why It MattersCommittees.Investigations.Real power shifts.ButtonThis majority survives on vibes and duct tape.SEGMENT 9Ghislaine Maxwell Plays the Fifth — Then Asks for ClemencyWhat HappenedMaxwell refused to testify.Offered cooperation in exchange for clemency from Trump.ReactionBipartisan outrage.Victims’ families furious.Lawmakers say it reeks of manipulation.Why It MattersAccountability keeps stopping at power.Justice shouldn’t be transactional.ButtonShe invoked the Fifth — but still negotiated.SEGMENT 10Epstein Fallout: Europe Burns Careers, America ShrugsEuropeOfficials fired over post-conviction Epstein ties.Princes stripped.Diplomats gone.U.S.Minimal consequences.Hearings, statements, podcasts.Why It MattersDifferent shame thresholds.Different accountability cultures.ButtonIn Europe, ...
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  • Testify, Deny, Redact, Repeat

    Testify, Deny, Redact, Repeat
    Feb 3 2026
    Political panic and culture-war absurdity of the week. Bill and Hillary Clinton suddenly agreed to testify after months of resistance, how Epstein’s orbit keeps pulling in billionaires, politicians, and institutions long after his death, and why every new document release somehow ends with more redactions than answers. We also get into Donald Trump threatening to sue Trevor Noah over a Grammy joke (because nothing says “unbothered” like lawyering up over punchlines), MAGA’s very public breakup tour as former allies scramble to rebrand, and fresh reporting that keeps Epstein’s name glued to power whether anyone likes it or not. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    56 min
  • Denmark Wants California

    Denmark Wants California
    Jan 19 2026
    Cold Open / Viral AbsurdityA man trains crows to attack people wearing red hats, confirming that even wildlife has opinions now.Quick MR FUN TikTok break to reset before everything gets heavy.Minnesota Economic Blackout & Escalating ICE ProtestsFaith leaders, labor unions, and community groups call for a statewide economic blackout on January 23.The protest responds to Operation Metro Surge, a major federal immigration enforcement action.Tensions intensified after Renee Good, a mother of three, was fatally shot by an ICE agent.The Pentagon places roughly 1,500 active-duty troops on standby as protests grow.Local officials warn that militarizing the response could escalate violence rather than restore order.Minnesota becomes a national test case for how far federal authority will go when states push back.ICE Deports 5-Year-Old U.S. CitizenICE deports a 5-year-old U.S. citizen and her mother from Austin, Texas, to Honduras.Arrest stemmed from a routine police call and an ICE administrative warrant.The child and mother were held briefly, told not to disclose their location, then deported.Advocacy groups condemn the action as family separation that undermines trust in police.Raises serious questions about due process and police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.New “Abolish ICE” BillCongressman Shri Thanedar introduces legislation to dismantle ICE entirely.DHS strongly opposes the proposal, arguing enforcement is necessary for public safety.Supporters frame abolition as a human rights issue; critics call it politically risky.The debate exposes deep divisions over reform versus elimination of federal immigration enforcement.Trump Says “We Shouldn’t Even Have an Election”President Donald Trump remarks that the U.S. “shouldn’t even have an election,” later framed by the White House as a joke.Comment sparks immediate backlash and renewed concerns over democratic norms.Legal reality remains unchanged: elections are constitutionally mandated.Critics say the rhetoric further erodes trust in democratic institutions.DOJ vs Congress Over Epstein FilesThe Department of Justice tells a federal judge Congress cannot control or accelerate the release of Epstein-related files.Lawmakers argue the release is moving far too slowly.DOJ says delays are due to victim-protection redactions.Public frustration grows as only a fraction of documents have been released.Trump’s Letter to Norway, Greenland, and the Nobel GrudgeTrump sends a letter to Norway’s prime minister tying a Nobel Peace Prize snub to his renewed push for control of Greenland.Norway reiterates it does not decide Nobel winners.The letter escalates diplomatic tensions with Europe and NATO allies.The situation inspires global confusion and a lot of internet mockery.Denmark “Buy California” Petition Goes ViralSatirical petition suggests Denmark should buy California and rename it “New Denmark.”Gains hundreds of thousands of signatures.Uses humor to criticize Trump’s Greenland ambitions.Becomes a cultural meme rather than a serious proposal.Anti-Trans GOP Lawmaker SentencedFormer South Carolina Republican lawmaker RJ May sentenced to 17½ years for distributing child sexual abuse material.Case highlights stark hypocrisy given his past anti-trans rhetoric.Prosecutors describe the material as among the most disturbing they’ve seen.Sparks renewed criticism of moral panic politics.Severe Solar Storm Triggers Global AlertsA G4-level geomagnetic storm hits Earth following a coronal mass ejection.Potential disruptions to satellites, GPS, aviation, and power grids.Auroras visible farther south than usual.Reminder of how vulnerable modern infrastructure is to space weather.Box Office Check: 28 Years Later: The Bone TempleLong-awaited zombie sequel opens with a modest but respectable box office.Strong interest from franchise fans, limited appeal to casual audiences.Mixed-to-positive reviews praise atmosphere but question necessity.Studios watching closely to see if word-of-mouth sustains the run.WrapFrom weaponized birds to weaponized rhetoric, this episode covers a week where reality refuses to behave.Heavy stories, absurd moments, and the uncomfortable overlap between them.It’s News To Us — because apparently it has to be. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    56 min