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Trump Directs Pentagon to Purchase Coal Power to Revive Domestic Industry
Washington D.C., Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Bypassing market trends, the President orders the Pentagon to purchase coal electricity, deploying $175 million in defense funds to upgrade aging plants and artificially sustain the domestic mining sector.
Trump Demands Ownership Stake to Permit Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
Washington D.C., Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
President Trump has threatened to block the imminent opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless the U.S. is granted shared ownership of the asset. This ultimatum introduces significant uncertainty to North American trade logistics, as the White House demands equity in the $6.4 billion infrastructure project despite the fact that the Canadian government funded the entire construction cost.
Susan Collins Confirms 2026 Reelection Bid for Critical Maine Senate Seat
Augusta, Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Senator Susan Collins officially announced her campaign for a sixth term on Tuesday, setting the stage for one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races. While Democrats view the Maine seat as essential for a majority, Collins enters the fray with a formidable $8 million war chest—dwarfing the combined funds of challengers Governor Janet Mills and Graham Platner. The moderate Republican must now navigate a polarized landscape, balancing her centrist brand against friction with the Trump administration and a mobilized Democratic electorate.
Bannon Flags Critical Drop in Voter Enthusiasm Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Washington, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Former strategist Steve Bannon warns of a “massive” enthusiasm deficit, as polling reveals Democrats hold a nearly 12-point lead among highly motivated voters, signaling potential volatility this November.
President Trump Explicitly Claims Ownership of Current Economic Landscape
Washington D.C., Monday, 9 February 2026.
President Trump declared the “Trump economy” has arrived, claiming ownership of current conditions and citing $18 trillion in investments—nearly double the figure listed on the White House website.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Faces Bipartisan Resignation Calls After Records Reveal Undisclosed Epstein Ties
Washington D.C., Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s position is increasingly tenuous as Republican Representative Thomas Massie joins Democrats in demanding his resignation. The controversy stems from newly released Department of Justice documents that directly contradict Lutnick’s previous assertions that he severed all ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005. The most damaging revelation indicates that Lutnick not only maintained contact through 2018 but also arranged a family trip to Epstein’s private island, Little St. James, in December 2012—years after Epstein’s first conviction. While the White House maintains its support, citing the administration’s economic focus, the bipartisan nature of these demands suggests a significant political liability. This developing situation casts uncertainty over the Commerce Department’s leadership at a critical juncture for U.S. trade policy.
Michigan Launches Statewide Initiative to Tap Natural Hydrogen Reserves
Lansing, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Leveraging the Midcontinent Rift’s unique geology, Michigan’s new executive order targets ‘white hydrogen.’ This initiative seeks to unlock naturally occurring clean energy reserves, bypassing the energy-intensive production costs of traditional hydrogen methods.
Lawsuit Alleges ICE Withheld Critical Medication from Hospitalized Toddler
Dilley, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
A federal lawsuit alleges ICE agents confiscated prescribed respiratory medication from an 18-month-old toddler immediately following her release from intensive care, highlighting critical failures in detention medical oversight.