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Obama calls Trump-shared racist video 'deeply troubling' in interview
Former President Barack Obama addressed the racist video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and Michelle Obama as apes during a Saturday interview, calling the behavior "deeply troubling" while expressing faith that most Americans still value decency and kindness. Obama lamented the erosion of public decorum and propriety surrounding the presidency, as the White House initially defended then deleted the AI-generated post set to Disney music, which sparked backlash including from Trump's fellow Republicans during Black History Month.
15 February 2026
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Trump says newly released Epstein files clear him of wrongdoing
President Donald Trump declared Sunday that the newly released Jeffrey Epstein investigative files contain no evidence implicating him and instead prove his innocence, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Florida. Trump said he was briefed by associates on the more than three million pages of documents, which he claims contradict expectations of his political opponents, while also alleging a conspiracy between writer Michael Wolff and the late sex offender.
15 February 2026
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Trump administration seeks tech data on Americans criticizing ICE agents
The Trump administration has issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas to major technology companies including Google, Meta, and Reddit, seeking identifying information about Americans who have anonymously criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents online, according to multiple officials and internal documents reviewed by The New York Times. Civil liberties groups are raising alarms over what they describe as government overreach targeting protected speech, while the Department of Homeland Security defends the practice as necessary for agent safety.
15 February 2026
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Partial DHS shutdown begins as Congress fails to reach immigration deal
The US Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown Saturday after lawmakers missed the midnight funding deadline amid an impasse over immigration enforcement reforms. Democrats demand tighter oversight of ICE and CBP following January killings by agents, while Republicans reject conditions as "unreasonable."
14 February 2026
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Trump suggests regime change in Iran 'would be the best thing'
President Donald Trump endorsed regime change in Iran as the optimal outcome, criticizing decades of Tehran's governance while warning of massive military force if nuclear negotiations collapse. Speaking in North Carolina, Trump reiterated that "tremendous power" has arrived in the region as the USS Gerald R. Ford deploys to bolster US presence.
14 February 2026
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Trump warns of 'very big force' against Iran if nuclear talks collapse
President Donald Trump threatened a significant military buildup if negotiations with Iran fail, confirming deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. "In case we don't make a deal, we'll need it," he stated, signaling heightened pressure as USS Gerald R. Ford prepares to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group.
13 February 2026
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Turkish-US ties stabilize through leader-level diplomacy, says senior Turkish official
Turkish parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Fuat Oktay attributed improved stability in Türkiye-US relations to direct engagement between Presidents Erdoğan and Trump. Following Washington meetings, Oktay reported a more positive congressional atmosphere, progress on defense issues, and reaffirmed the $100 billion bilateral trade target.
13 February 2026
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US energy secretary tours Venezuela, forecasts 40% oil output surge after Maduro's fall
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Venezuelan oil facilities alongside interim President Delcy Rodriguez, forecasting 30-40% production growth following the dramatic collapse of Nicolas Maduro's government. The trip marks the first Cabinet-level visit since Washington ended its decade-long oil embargo to revive the Orinoco Belt's vast potential.
13 February 2026
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Fatal shooting at South Carolina university leaves two dead
A shooting at a residential complex on South Carolina State University's campus in Orangeburg late Thursday has killed two people and wounded another. The university imposed an immediate lockdown and has canceled Friday classes as law enforcement continues its investigation.
13 February 2026
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Trump rebukes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon refusal, calling it 'shameful'
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for declining to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is standing trial on corruption charges. Trump described Herzog's inaction as "shameful" and urged him to issue a pardon immediately.
13 February 2026
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Rubio declares 'old world is gone' as nations face new geopolitical era
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, arriving in Munich for the security conference, proclaimed that rapid global transformations have rendered previous international frameworks obsolete. He called on allies to reassess their roles in what he termed a "new geopolitical era," while rejecting suggestions of American disengagement from Europe.
13 February 2026
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Mexico pleads with US to lift Cuba oil embargo as food aid reaches Havana
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has appealed to Washington to permit resumed oil shipments to Cuba, as two Mexican navy vessels delivered over 800 tons of food aid. Sheinbaum proposes Mexico as a dialogue channel between Havana and the Trump administration, arguing sanctions disproportionately harm Cuban civilians.
12 February 2026
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Trump scraps landmark climate finding, calls it 'largest deregulation in US history'
President Donald Trump has terminated the 2009 endangerment finding that recognized greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. The decision eliminates the legal foundation for federal emissions rules and is expected to trigger immediate court battles.
12 February 2026
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US demands 'fully independent' Iraq government, warns of tools to counter Iran
Washington's top diplomat in Baghdad has called for Iraq's future government to maintain full independence while threatening to deploy "the full range of tools" against Iranian destabilization. The statement intensifies US pressure against premiership candidate Nouri al-Maliki, whom President Trump has threatened to isolate.
12 February 2026
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US House passes GOP bill mandating voter ID, proof of citizenship nationwide
The SAVE America Act, requiring photo identification and documentary proof of citizenship for federal elections, passed the Republican-controlled House along party lines. The legislation faces likely defeat in the Senate amid accusations of voter suppression.
12 February 2026
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Trump tells Netanyahu he favors diplomacy but threatens Iran with military force
Following a lengthy White House meeting, President Donald Trump said he insisted to the Israeli prime minister that negotiations with Tehran must continue—but warned Iran that refusal to strike a deal could bring back "Midnight Hammer" strikes.
12 February 2026
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Netanyahu presses Israel's security demands in White House Iran talks with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Tel Aviv's security requirements during White House discussions with President Donald Trump on Iran nuclear negotiations, Gaza, and regional stability. Trump affirmed continued diplomatic engagement with Tehran while the leaders agreed to maintain close coordination.
12 February 2026
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TRNC president presents four-point Cyprus plan in first UN meeting with Guterres
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Tufan Erhurman held introductory talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, presenting a four-point methodology for settlement negotiations. Erhurman also called for the immediate lifting of unjust isolations imposed on Turkish Cypriots amid discussions on regional developments.
12 February 2026
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Democrats block homeland security funding, risking Friday shutdown
US Senate Democrats are refusing to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security, raising the prospect of a shutdown this Friday. The standoff centers on Republican demands for clean funding versus Democratic insistence on attaching immigration enforcement restrictions to any spending bill.
11 February 2026
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