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Oil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran– www.theguardian.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Oil prices rose and stock markets came under pressure on Monday after intense US-Israeli strikes on Iran prompted fears of significant global economic disruption.

Brent crude jumped by as much as 13% during early trading – to hit $82 per barrel, a 14-month high – as the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz, one of the most important arteries for global trade, intensified concerns over oil supplies.

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell by nearly 2.4% as traders in Asia responded to the weekend’s developments. It later pulled back, to trade down 1.5%. Pre-market trading also put Wall Street on course to open lower on Monday.

BREAKING: Bill Clinton Drops Bombshell Statement in Epstein Testimony– www.westernjournal.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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During his Friday deposition before the House Oversight Committee, former President Bill Clinton threw cold water on Democratic hopes that could link President Donald Trump to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

In a video posted to X, House Oversight chairman James Comer said that Clinton said that “the president, Trump, has never said anything to me to make me think he was involved, and he meant with Epstein.”

Mamdani Triggers Backlash by Siding with Iranian Regime: ‘Comrade Mayor Is Rooting for the Ayatollah’– slaynews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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New York City’s far-left socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing fierce backlash after condemning the U.S. military strike that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and effectively ended the brutal regime.

As a joint U.S.–Israel operation unfolded Saturday targeting senior Iranian leadership in Tehran, Mamdani took to X to criticize President Donald Trump’s decision.

His post has since been viewed roughly 20 million times.

Former FBI official warns of possible Iranian sleeper cell attacks on American soil | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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A former FBI official is warning of potential Iranian-linked attacks inside the United States following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Chris Swecker, a former assistant FBI director, said Iran-linked groups such as Hezbollah could escalate efforts to carry out attacks against the US after Operation Epic Fury, including attacks on American soil. In comments to the Daily Mail, Swecker said, “We’ve got a cornered animal here, and if ever we’re going to see attacks on the United States, this would be the catalyst for that.”

“It’s a tinder box right now,” he added. “You’ve got the leadership of Iran in a state of desperation.”

Texas: Austin Bar Mass Murderer is Muslim Migrant, “Property of Allah,” Had Qur’an in Car– gellerreport.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/2028152989538467884?s=20

Texas: Austin bar mass murderer is Muslim migrant, had Qur’an in car

By Robert Spencer, March 1, 2026:

How many mass murderers have to be carrying Qur’ans before authorities anywhere in Europe or North America begin to get the idea that maybe, just maybe, there is something in that book that incites violence?

Details of Epstein’s ‘Intelligence-Gathering Operation’ Begin to Emerge– slaynews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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A Republican member of Congress is raising explosive new allegations about Jeffrey Epstein’s operation, arguing that it was far more than a simple trafficking ring.

After sitting through closed-door testimony from former President Bill Clinton, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said she believes Epstein was running what she described as an “intelligence-gathering operation.”

“Jeffrey Epstein was running an intelligence gathering operation, in my professional opinion,” Luna said during a press conference.

“I do believe it was a honeypot operation.

Iranian-owned gym in Ontario shot up after Khamenei confirmed dead | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Police in York Region have not officially said whether the Thornhill shooting is connected to international developments.

An Iranian-owned boxing gym north of Toronto was struck by gunfire early Sunday morning, a day after US President Donald Trump confirmed reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader had been killed.

York Regional Police said officers responded to reports of shots fired around 3 am near Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West in Thornhill. When they arrived, they found evidence that multiple rounds had been fired at a commercial building. The property was unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported.

Cuba Says It Killed 4, Wounded 6 Others Aboard Speedboat– www.dailysignal.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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REUTERS–Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters on Wednesday and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.

Cuba’s Interior Ministry said the group was comprised of anti-government Cubans, some of whom were previously wanted in Cuba. It said the group came from the U.S. armed with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosives, ballistic vests and telescopic sights.

An additional Cuban suspect was detained inside Cuban territory in connection with the plot, the statement said.

“According to preliminary statements from the detainees, they intended to carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes,”

Polls Show Two Republicans Leading Primary Field– www.newsbusters.org

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Something appears to be laughably missing in Politico‘s Saturday story about the  June nonpartisan gubernatorial primary in California. Namely the front runner is a Republican, Steve Hilton, and another Republican is very possibly the second place candidate, both of whom would be facing each other in the November general election for governor.

Is it a mere coincidence that Politico writers Blake Jones and Lindsey Holden completely ignored them because they happen to have the taboo (R) by their names which are completely AWOL in “Why Swalwell and Steyer are surging in California governor’s race”?

The focus of the story (to the complete exclusion of Republicans) is made completely absurd by the inconvenient fact that Eric Swalwell is currently in either second or third place while Hilton is ahead of him according to the latest results from Emerson College Polling.

At DOE request, over 30 colleges sever relationship with allegedly race-exclusionary nonprofit– www.thecollegefix.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 1

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‘Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin’

A year ago, the federal Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights began Title VI investigations into over 40 universities’ associations with the nonprofit The PhD Project for allegedly using “race-exclusionary practices” in their graduate programs.

The DOE had alleged in a March 2025 press release that The PhD Project “purports to provide doctoral students with insights into obtaining a Ph.D. and networking opportunities, but limits eligibility based on the race of participants.”

CIA Yanks 19 Docs ‘Compromised’ By Leftist Activism– thefederalist.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe ordered the retraction of 19 intelligence products following an independent review that found the documents failed to meet regulatory standards of tradecraft and quality, the agency announced Friday.

Redacted versions of three documents obtained by The Federalist showed that the analyses promoted left-wing ideology, took sides on domestic political disagreements in foreign countries, fell outside of the CIA’s official role, and were sourced to left-wing media, nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit groups. This commitment to advancing leftist activism appears to span at least three presidential administrations beginning in 2015.

DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling places– www.yahoo.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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A top Department of Homeland Security official vowed during a private call with election officials Wednesday that immigration officers will not be stationed at polling places in November amid Democratic warnings about interference in the midterms by the federal government.

Heather Honey, the department’s deputy assistant secretary for election integrity, dismissed as “disinformation” any fears that officers from Immigration Customs and Enforcement would be deployed to the polls as part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing mass deportation campaign.

“Any suggestion that ICE is going to be present at polling places is simply disinformation,” Honey said, according to four people on the call who were granted anonymity to discuss it. “There will be no ICE presence at polling locations.”

Judge Blocks VA Dems’ ‘Unconstitutional’ Power Grab — For Now– thefederalist.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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A Virginia judge granted the Republican National Committee a temporary restraining order that halts Virginia Democrats’ gerrymandering efforts to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the upcoming midterms.

The Republican National Committee brought a lawsuit Wednesday to stop what the organization describes as an unconstitutional last-minute power grab by Virginia Democrats. Filing a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, the RNC asked the court to block the implementation of the proposed constitutional amendment. According to local media, Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. granted the RNC motion on Thursday.

PLA in peril: Xi Jinping’s purge cripples China’s military, sparks fears of combat vulnerability– timesofindia.indiatimes.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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China’s ongoing military corruption purges have created serious deficiencies in the command structure of its armed forces and are likely to have affected the readiness of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a leading defence research centre.The purges, led by the Chinese president Xi Jinping, which have spanned the supreme central military commission, theatre commands, weapons procurement, development programmes, and defence academia, are expected to be incomplete, said London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) this week, according to Reuters.

Trump warns of Iran threat in State of the Union speech amid military push – National– globalnews.ca

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon.

Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, Trump has done little to explain to the American public why he might be leading the U.S. into its most aggressive action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution.

In his speech, Trump pointed to Tehran’s support for militant groups, its killing of protesters and the country’s missile and nuclear programs as threats to the region and the
United States.

DCCC Rakes in Millions From Palantir Lobbyists as Protests Target the Company’s ICE Surveillance Tools– readsludge.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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As progressive activists blockade Palantir offices and protest the company’s AI tools used in ICE deportation and surveillance operations, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has continued taking millions from the company’s lobbyists, according to new Federal Election Commission filings.

In January alone, more than a dozen lobbyists with firms representing Palantir bundled a combined $2.9 million for the DCCC, according to a newly filed FEC disclosure. The January haul from Palantir’s lobbying firms represents 38% of the DCCC’s total contributions for the month.

Mike Johnson Promises That Trump’s Presidency Will End If Democrats Win Back The House– www.politicususa.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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In electoral politics, it is usually the party that is out of power that promises that a victory will end the rule of an unpopular congressional majority or president.

The usual message coming from a minority party during a midterm election is that they should be elected to serve as a check on the president. The message of checks and balances has an inherent appeal to many voters, because the system of checks and balances between the three branches of government is baked into America’s national DNA.

Larry Summers used racist language in messages to Epstein– boingboing.net

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Larry Summers used racist language in messages to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein about a woman he was pursuing romantically. “I’d be happy to have a rational affair w yellow peril,” he wrote, minutes after telling the pedophile he was “way smitten with her so woukd sacrifuce lots for being w her.” — Read the rest

The post Larry Summers used racist language in messages to Epstein appeared first on Boing Boing.

Spanberger Omits Her Own Tax Wish List During Anti-SOTU ‘Affordability’ Rant– www.newsbusters.org

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Despite claiming to champion “affordability” and reframing President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs as an expensive “tax” during her rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday, Democrat Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger refused to mention the slew of new taxes she’s seeking to inflict on residents of her state.

Spanberger, who took office last month, admitted that she knew affordability was a concern for Virginians and other Americans while she was running for governor:

“As I campaigned for governor last year, I traveled to every corner of Virginia, and I heard the same pressing concern everywhere: costs are too high in housing, healthcare, energy, and childcare. And I know these same conversations are being had all across this country.”

Trump Calls for ‘Low IQ Ilhan Omar & Rashida Tlaib’ to Be Deported After SOTU: ‘Crazy People, LUNATICS, Mentally Deranged, Sick’– slaynews.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump sharply criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Wednesday after the two lawmakers repeatedly shouted during his State of the Union address.

The confrontation unfolded as President Trump highlighted fraud and criminal activity in Minnesota and emphasized his administration’s immigration enforcement agenda.

As the camera focused on Omar while the president referenced corruption in Somalia and fraud rings in Minnesota, she appeared visibly emotional.

Canada sending $8M in food aid to Cuba as humanitarian crisis deepens – National– globalnews.ca

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to people in Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a humanitarian crisis.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs.

The funding will be delivered through United Nations agencies instead of the Cuban government.

Global Affairs Canada has warned travellers for more than a year of “shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel,” across most of Cuba.

 

What AI Can’t Do: Humanity’s Last Exam– www.science20.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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By this time 26 years ago, the “Dot-Com Bubble” was ready to burst. People who wanted to raise investor money claimed that they could sell anything affordably on a website; three companies were devoted just to pet food and buying ad space on broadcast television.So-called AI is enjoying a similar frenzy. Though they are still just Large Language Models (LLMs), and the best analogy for that is a fancy autocomplete, they are attracting huge levels of financial investment partly because of the potential and then primarily because people want to make money on stocks, not companies.

The Dot-Com Bubble did collapse but progress continued without the hype(1) you can buy dog food affordably on the the internet now, though the big money is artisanal dog food marketed toward wealthy elites. That may be the future for AI in 25 years also. For now, while AI is still a long way off, tasks that academics considered challenging for LLMs, like the 2020 Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) benchmark designed to evaluate ability using 57 topics, are now easy for the private sector to master.

Soros-Backed Steve Descano Allows Insanity Murder Pleas– www.dailysignal.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Last week, a man who allegedly shot the founder of a charity 10 times while he lay in bed with his wife got off without a prison sentence—because the prosecutor, backed by groups funded by Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros, agreed to let him plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

Gret Glyer had founded DonorSee, a charity platform that allowed donors to support specific people while giving video updates to show the donor’s concrete impact. Joshua Danehower, 37, who had gone on one date with Glyer’s wife Heather about 10 years previously, allegedly broke into the family’s house, snuck into the bedroom, and fired 10 shots into Gret Glyer, leaving his wife a widow and his two young children fatherless.

Mamdani’s city-run grocery stores? It’ll cost taxpayers $70 million just to “study” if it’s possible– www.louderwithcrowder.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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For a mayor who spent his campaign promising everything would be free, it sure takes a lot of money to get those free things. It’s weird how things work out like that, isn’t it?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is mulling spending $70 million to study his proposed government-owned grocery store. This news comes just a week after he threatened to raise taxes on the middle class because the city has a budget shortfall.

According to the New York Post:

Hizzoner is proposing the new funding for the city Economic Development Corporation simply to scout potential locations for the five stores he’s pledged to open in each borough, according to sources who reviewed preliminary budget documents.

One city source with knowledge of the plans described it as a “feasibility study.”

Travis and Jason Kelce Face Backlash for Supporting USA’s Men’s Hockey Team After President Trump Drama – InTouch Weekly– www.intouchweekly.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce opened the Wednesday, February 25, episode of their New Heights podcast with squeals as they both rocked Team USA hockey jerseys.

“Twinsieeeesss,” Jason, 38, shouted.

“Same jerseyyyy,” Travis, 36, added.

The brothers quickly broke into a U-S-A chant before rehashing the team’s “epic” win over Canada.

Former Prime Minister named in Epstein Files rushed to hospital | World | News– www.express.co.uk

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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The former Prime Minister of Norway has been rushed to hospital after a reported suicide attempt.

Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalised on Tuesday, February 24, just a few days after he was charged with serious corruption offences, linked to his association with paedophile Epstein. Reports of Jagland attempting suicide were denied by his lawyer.

Jagland was charged with “gross corruption” after newly released documents appeared to reveal a transactional relationship between the ex-PM and convicted paedophile, between 2011 and 2018. Some Norwegian outlets have reported a suicide attempt, but the high-profile statesman’s legal team has insisted he was rushed to the hospital due to extreme stress instead of a deliberate act.

Don Lemon Hit With Civil Suit Over MN Church Disruption– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser February 26, 2026 0

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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is among the defendants named in a civil lawsuit filed by a St. Paul church congregant over the disruption of a worship service on January 18, 2026, at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The same incident has also resulted in federal criminal charges against Lemon and eight other individuals.

The protest occurred during a Sunday service at Cities Church, a Southern Baptist congregation. Demonstrators entered the sanctuary and began chanting slogans including “ICE out!” and “Justice for Renee Good,” a reference to a local anti-ICE agitator who was shot while attempting to run over a federal agent last month.