President Donald Trump announced plans to stop all trade with Spain. He expressed frustrations over Spain not allowing its military bases to be used for operations against Iran and criticized Spain for not spending enough on defense.
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President Trump wants to end all trade with Spain.
He is upset because Spain refused to let the U.S. use its military bases for actions against Iran.
Trump also criticized Spain for not spending enough money on its military.
His comments were made during a meeting in the Oval Office.
The German chancellor agreed with Trump's concern about Spain's military spending.
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Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot stop New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge said that the Transportation Department does not have the power to take back its approval of the program. This ruling allows the toll system to continue operating.
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Judge Lewis J. Liman made the ruling.
Liman is a judge appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term.
The ruling states that attempts to end New York City's congestion pricing program were unlawful.
The Transportation Department tried to revoke approval of the program.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had threatened to cut federal funding if the tolls were not stopped.
The ruling allows New York City's tolling system to remain in place.
Governor Kathy Hochul supports the ruling, saying the program helps reduce traffic and funds transit improvements.
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The midterm elections for 2026 are starting with important Senate primaries in Texas. Republicans are concerned about the possibility of losing a Senate seat if Ken Paxton wins over John Cornyn. Democrats are deciding between two different candidates with unique styles to challenge the Republicans.
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The 2026 midterm elections start with Texas Senate primaries on Tuesday.
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn faces a challenge from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt in the Republican primary.
If no candidate gets over 50%, a runoff will happen on May 26.
Democrats are choosing between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as their candidate.
The primary races occur shortly after President Trump's military action against Iran.
These Texas primaries are significant because Democrats haven't won a Senate seat there since 1988.
Texas has a large number of military families, which might influence voter focus due to current military events.
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Nick Fuentes, a known far-right influencer, urged his followers to either skip the upcoming midterm elections or vote for Democrats as a protest against President Trump’s military actions in Iran. This statement comes amidst ongoing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran, which have led to casualties, including Americans.
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Nick Fuentes is a far-right influencer known for his controversial statements.
Fuentes criticized President Trump’s actions in Iran and urged followers to avoid voting for Republicans.
The ongoing conflict involves U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran, resulting in hundreds of deaths.
Six Americans have reportedly been killed in the conflict.
U.S. embassies are warning Americans in the Middle East to leave due to safety concerns.
The 2026 midterms are seen as an opportunity for Democrats to regain seats.
Fuentes expressed disappointment in the Trump administration's lack of delivery on its promised "America First" policies.
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House Republicans conducted interviews with Bill and Hillary Clinton about their connections to Jeffrey Epstein, but the sessions did not provide much new information. The questioning focused more on political theater than on uncovering significant facts. The Clintons' testimonies were marked by lengthy discussions and arguments rather than delivering impactful revelations.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton were questioned by House Republicans about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The interviews did not reveal much new information about their connections to Epstein.
The testimonies lasted for over eight hours but were marked by arguments and less by substantive findings.
The House Oversight Committee had initially pressured the Clintons to testify by threatening legal action.
The interviews seemed to focus more on political motives rather than uncovering new facts about Epstein.
Hillary Clinton repeatedly stated she did not know Epstein or visit his properties.
There were arguments and dramatic moments during the testimonies, including a dispute involving connections to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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Senator Thom Tillis criticized Kristi Noem's leadership at the Department of Homeland Security during a Senate hearing. He threatened to block Senate procedures unless he receives responses regarding stalled funding and an immigration operation in Charlotte. Tillis also cited a report alleging that Noem misled or halted investigations.
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Senator Thom Tillis is challenging Kristi Noem's management of the Department of Homeland Security.
Tillis is not running for re-election and is leading the criticism from the Senate.
He is concerned about delays in FEMA funding and responses to hurricanes in North Carolina.
Tillis is awaiting information on Operation Charlotte's Web, related to immigration enforcement in Charlotte.
If he doesn't get answers soon, Tillis plans to block nominations and disrupt Senate processes.
The Office of the Inspector General claims Noem misled or stopped investigations on ten issues.
Noem did not immediately address these accusations during the hearing.
Tillis has also declared he will oppose President Trump's Federal Reserve nominee under current investigations.
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Senator Thom Tillis criticized Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem about her past decision to kill her puppy, comparing it to her leadership in immigration enforcement. Tillis expressed disappointment in Noem's handling of situations and her decisions during emergencies at a Senate hearing.
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Senator Thom Tillis criticized Kristi Noem during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Tillis compared Noem's decision to kill her dog 20 years ago to her leadership style.
Noem mentioned in her book that she shot her puppy because it was "untrainable."
Tillis is disappointed with Noem's immigration enforcement leadership.
Tillis accused Noem of poor decision-making during emergencies.
He criticized Noem for not apologizing after some incidents in Minneapolis.
Tillis argued that ICE should not have arrest quotas, as it could miss real security threats.
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Voters in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas began the 2026 midterm election season by casting primary ballots. These primaries are important in deciding which party will control Congress amidst changing political boundaries and differing opinions within parties. Notable races include the Texas Senate primary and several key contests in North Carolina.
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The 2026 midterm elections started with primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas.
Texas is drawing attention due to new GOP-leaning districts and a significant Senate primary race.
High voter turnout is seen in Texas's Democratic House primary.
El Paso faced technical problems at many voting sites, leading to extended polling hours.
North Carolina's Senate primaries are expected to see straightforward outcomes, with certain candidates likely to advance.
The state also faces important House races influenced by debates on issues like Israel and artificial intelligence.
Arkansas also conducted its primary elections, completing the first day of the 2026 cycle.
North Carolina voters need a government-issued ID to vote, with alternatives available if ID is missing.
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President Donald Trump stated that gas prices could decrease after the ongoing conflict with Iran ends. The current average gas price in the U.S. has increased, reaching $3.11 per gallon.
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President Trump mentioned that gas prices might be high for a short period due to the conflict with Iran.
He believes prices will drop after the conflict ends, possibly to lower than previous levels.
The average price for a gallon of gasoline rose by 11 cents overnight to about $3.11.
This information was shared during a press meeting in the Oval Office.
The American Automobile Association provided the current gas price data.
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Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn is running for a fifth term. In the Democratic primary, candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are competing for the chance to run in the November election.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
Cornyn is trying to win a fifth term as Senator.
The election is part of the primary elections happening on Tuesday.
Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are competing in the Democratic primary.
The winner of the Democratic primary will face Cornyn in the November general election.
Democrats hope they have a chance to win the seat in the general election.
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President Donald Trump ordered joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran, aiming to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The decision has led to disagreement within the MAGA movement, with some supporters questioning the operation's alignment with Trump's "America First" policy. The conflict resulted in retaliatory attacks by Iran, causing U.S. military casualties.
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President Trump launched joint military strikes with Israel against Iran.
The strikes targeted Iran's nuclear sites and military capabilities.
Iran retaliated with attacks, leading to U.S. military casualties.
The military action has caused division within the MAGA movement.
Some MAGA supporters argue the strikes contradict the "America First" policy.
President Trump stated the strikes aimed to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Critics within the MAGA movement question the necessity and objectives of the strikes.
Others, like Tucker Carlson, view the conflict as primarily benefiting Israel, not the U.S.
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A video from 2011 has resurfaced showing President Donald Trump criticizing then-President Barack Obama for potentially starting a war with Iran. Trump argued that Obama might use war as a way to get re-elected, suggesting he was ineffective at negotiating. Years later, Trump, as president himself, took a different approach to Iran, which included military actions.
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President Trump criticized then-President Obama in 2011, saying he might start a war with Iran to help his re-election.
The 2011 video was part of Trump's vlogs and is now available on a different YouTube channel.
Obama did not start a war with Iran; instead, his administration worked on the Iran nuclear deal in 2015.
This deal, known as the JCPOA, aimed to reduce Iran's nuclear capabilities in return for lifting sanctions.
President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA in 2018, citing concerns about Iran's missile program and other activities.
Under Trump's presidency, the U.S. conducted military actions against Iranian targets.
The video has gained attention on Reddit, with over 55,000 upvotes.
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Arpineh Kamal Masihi, a Trump supporter who was detained for 187 days by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), continues to support President Donald Trump. Despite her detention, she plans to regain her green card and hopes to become a U.S. citizen.
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Arpineh Kamal Masihi is an Iranian-born Trump supporter.
She was detained by ICE for 187 days, starting June 30, 2025.
Her green card was previously revoked due to a theft-related conviction.
Masihi still supports President Trump despite her detention experience.
She has faced threats and hate mail, keeping a low public profile.
Her husband has been active in helping detained immigrants with legal resources.
Masihi is working to regain her green card and aims for U.S. citizenship by the end of the year.
There are over 260 Iranian nationals currently in ICE detention.
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Republican U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales is facing a primary challenge and calls to step down due to allegations of an affair. The allegations include explicit messages with an aide, who later died by setting herself on fire.
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Tony Gonzales is a Republican U.S. Representative from Texas.
He is facing a primary challenge as he seeks re-election.
There are allegations that Gonzales had an affair with an aide.
The aide reportedly died after setting herself on fire.
There are calls from fellow Republican House members for Gonzales to resign.
Gonzales has stated he will not step down.
The primary is part of the 2026 election cycle.
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A jury found Colin Gray guilty of murder and other charges related to a school shooting in Georgia, where his teenage son allegedly killed four people. Prosecutors argued that Gray ignored warnings about his son's violent intentions and could have stopped the attack. This case is one of the few in the US where a parent has been held legally responsible for a mass shooting carried out by their child.
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Colin Gray has been found guilty in connection to a school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
The shooting resulted in the deaths of four people: two students and two teachers.
Gray's 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, is accused of carrying out the shooting.
Prosecutors said Gray ignored warnings and gave his son a rifle, despite knowing his son's violent tendencies.
This is the third case in the US where a parent has been criminally prosecuted for a child's mass shooting.
A similar case occurred in Michigan, where parents were sentenced for their role in a school shooting.
The FBI had previously investigated Colt Gray due to online threats but found no grounds for arrest at the time.
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An Ohio Republican senator, Louis Blessing, proposed a plan to tax only land value instead of the structures on it. This proposal comes amid high property taxes in Ohio, which have been rising significantly. The plan suggests a constitutional amendment and seeks to simplify how taxes are imposed, potentially relieving homeowners' financial burden.
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Ohio Senator Louis Blessing proposed taxing land value, not property structures.
The proposal is called Senate Joint Resolution 7.
Property taxes in Ohio increased by 23% from 2019 to 2023.
The resolution aims to amend Article XII of the Ohio Constitution.
Ohio is the eighth highest in the U.S. for property tax burden.
Governor Mike DeWine rejected previous similar proposals from other Republican lawmakers.
There is a volunteer effort, AxOHTax, aiming to abolish property taxes.
A supermajority in both legislative chambers is needed for the proposal to proceed to voters.
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The Florida House passed a bill to eliminate most homestead property taxes. The proposal needs approval from the Florida Senate and voters to become law. The bill could reduce homeowners' costs but may affect local government funding.
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The Florida House passed House Joint Resolution 203 (HJR 203), aiming to cut most homestead property taxes.
The Senate received the bill but may propose a different measure.
The proposal would eliminate non-school taxes for properties with a homestead exemption.
The bill prevents cutting funds for public safety services like police and fire departments.
If passed, tax exemptions start January 1, 2027, increasing by $100,000 annually until fully phased in.
Critics say the proposal could reduce local government funding by over $13.3 billion annually.
Supporters believe it could save homeowners thousands of dollars.
To appear on the ballot, the Senate must approve by March 13 and three-fifths must vote in favor.
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Colin Gray, the father of a student accused of a high school shooting in Georgia, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors argued that he gave his son access to a gun despite warnings about his son's behavior.
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The shooting happened in September 2024 at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.
Colin Gray was found guilty of second-degree murder of two students and involuntary manslaughter of two teachers.
His son, Colt Gray, is accused of planning and carrying out the shooting.
Prosecutors stated Colin Gray gave his son access to a gun and ammunition, knowing he showed signs of being dangerous.
Colt Gray was 14 years old at the time of the shooting and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The incident involved a semiautomatic, assault-style rifle that Colt Gray took to the school.
Colin Gray was aware of his son's fascination with school shooters and mental health issues.
A status hearing for Colt Gray is scheduled for mid-March.
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During a Senate testimony, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was questioned by Senator John Kennedy. Kennedy criticized her for spending over $200 million on TV ads, which he suggested could put President Donald Trump in a difficult situation.
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Kristi Noem is the Homeland Security Secretary.
Senator John Kennedy questioned her during a Senate testimony.
Kennedy is concerned about the $200 million spent on TV ads by Noem's department.
Kennedy mentioned this spending might cause issues for President Trump.
This was Noem's first Capitol Hill appearance since protests in Minneapolis led to increased attention on deportation efforts.
The concern is that budget-focused officials might push back against such spending.
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Social Security is making a big change this month by moving from local offices to a national system to handle appointments and questions. This affects over 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security for their basic needs. The change aims to improve service with technology but may lead to delays.
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Social Security will now use a national system for customer service, no longer relying on local field offices.
The change starts on March 7 and intends to improve service using technology.
Concerns exist that the national system might not handle state-specific questions well.
Over 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits for essential needs.
The shift comes after job cuts at the SSA and aims to reduce the number of field office visits.
SSA plans to use AI and automation to support the new system.
Staffing shortages and long phone wait times are currently an issue.
In-person visits might still be quick, but appointments could be harder to get.
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