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Polls Reveal Core Republican Skepticism Regarding President Trump’s Economic Boom
Washington, Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Recent analysis highlights a critical divergence between President Trump’s “Golden Age” rhetoric and voter reality. In a striking revelation, 43% of Republicans deny the economy is booming, while 72% dispute claims of low inflation, signaling a potential strategic liability for the administration ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump Floats Senator Ted Cruz for Potential Supreme Court Nomination
Washington, Saturday, 28 February 2026.
During a February 27 speech in Corpus Christi, President Trump suggested nominating Senator Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court, ironically noting the appointment would likely secure unanimous bipartisan support simply because Senate colleagues are eager to see the Texas Republican depart the chamber.
NTSB Rejects House Aviation Proposal Citing Critical Safety Loopholes
Washington D.C., Friday, 27 February 2026.
Following a collision claiming 67 lives, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy rejected the House’s “watered-down” aviation bill, warning that continued technology exemptions undermine critical safety mandates.
Trump Highlights Energy Policy and Infrastructure Needs During Texas Port Visit
Corpus Christi, Friday, 27 February 2026.
President Trump visits the nation’s top energy gateway today to promote exports, facing a local industry grappling with water scarcity and 50 fewer active oil rigs than last year.
Former President Clinton Denies Knowledge of Epstein Crimes in Historic Deposition
Washington D.C., Friday, 27 February 2026.
In a precedent-setting event marking the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress, Bill Clinton appeared before the House Oversight Committee regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. During the closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, Clinton firmly denied knowledge of Epstein’s illicit activities, stating he “saw nothing” and “did nothing wrong” despite acknowledging past travel on Epstein’s aircraft. This testimony follows Hillary Clinton’s appearance, where she characterized the inquiry as “partisan political theater” intended to distract from other issues. While Committee Chair James Comer frames the investigation as a necessary pursuit of truth, Democrats are countering with demands for Donald Trump’s testimony regarding his own missing files, significantly escalating the political stakes surrounding the inquiry.
Scouting America Reinstates Biological Sex Requirement to Secure Pentagon Partnership
Washington D.C., Friday, 27 February 2026.
Facing the loss of critical military logistics, Scouting America agrees to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s terms, mandating biological sex registration and dismantling diversity initiatives to preserve the historic alliance.
Indiana Initiates Inquiry and Legislation to Combat Soaring Utility Costs
Indianapolis, Friday, 27 February 2026.
With NIPSCO electric bills rising over 90% since 2016, Indiana regulators have scheduled a comprehensive affordability inquiry for March 24, 2026. This investigation coincides with Governor Mike Braun’s signature on new utility legislation, marking a decisive shift in state policy to address the dramatic imbalance between utility reliability and ratepayer costs.
Thune Signals Resistance to Procedural Overhaul for Voter ID Legislation
Washington, Friday, 27 February 2026.
While President Trump demanded action on the SAVE America Act during Tuesday’s State of the Union, Majority Leader John Thune acknowledges the “talking filibuster” strategy is currently unviable. Thune revealed the GOP lacks the 50 votes necessary to defeat amendments, effectively stalling the legislation amidst the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Study Reveals Local Permitting Stalls Energy Projects More Than Technical Limits
New York, Friday, 27 February 2026.
New peer-reviewed research confirms that local bureaucratic hurdles, not technology, are the primary force stalling energy infrastructure, prompting 600 organizations to demand immediate Senate action on permitting reform.