02 U.S. Politics

Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation– arstechnica.com

pgnewser March 6, 2026 0

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On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced that a large collection of tech companies had signed on to what it’s calling the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. By agreeing, the initial signatories—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI—are saying they will pay for the new generation and transmission capacities needed for any additional data centers they build. But the agreement has no enforcement mechanism, and it will likely run into issues with hardware supplies. It also ignores basic economics.

Other than that, it seems like a great idea.

Defense Contractor–Funded Think Tank Warns of Weapons Shortage After Iran Strikes– readsludge.com

pgnewser March 6, 2026 0

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A top expert from the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned National Public Radio listeners over the weekend that U.S. munitions stockpiles could soon run short after the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran. The interview did not disclose that CSIS receives millions of dollars from major defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman, that stand to profit from the push to replenish those weapons.

The appearance came as the Pentagon prepares a potential $50 billion funding request to replenish weapons used in the Trump administration’s unauthorized attacks on Iran. The strikes have killed more than 1,000 people in Iran so far and six U.S. service members.

Trump’s War on Iran Could Screw Over US Farmers– www.wired.com

pgnewser March 6, 2026 0

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Global oil and gas prices have skyrocketed following the US attack on Iran last weekend. But another key global supply chain is also at risk, one that may directly impact American farmers who have already been squeezed for months by tariff wars. The conflict in the Middle East is choking global supplies of fertilizer right before the crucial spring planting season.

“This literally could not be happening at a worse time,” says Josh Linville, the vice president of fertilizer at financial services company StoneX.

The global fertilizer market focuses on three main macronutrients: phosphates, nitrogen, and potash. All of them are produced in different ways, with different countries leading in exports. Farmers consider a variety of factors, including crop type and soil conditions, when deciding which of these types of fertilizer to apply to their fields.

U.S. Helps Ecuador Launch Land Operation Against Cartels– legalinsurrection.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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The U.S. military assisted Ecuador with a land operation against cartels on Tuesday night.

I believe it’s the first land operation since the U.S. started striking suspected narco boats in the Caribbean and Pacific.

In total, the military has performed 43 strikes on boats, killing 150 people.

“On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador,” U.S. Southern Command wrote on X. “The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism.”

US Tariff Lawsuits Returned to Trade Court– www.dailysignal.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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REUTERS—A U.S. appeals court on Monday returned the lawsuits that led to most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs being struck down to the U.S. Court of International Trade, which could determine the process for refunding more than $130 billion to importers.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a one-page order granting the motion by importers to send the case back to the trade court, where it originated in early 2025.

The motion was opposed by the Trump administration, which said it wanted the case delayed for up to four months to give it time to consider its options.

Support For GOP Surges Eight Points Over One Month In Generic Ballot Poll– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Voters are giving President Donald Trump a modest boost on the economy — and Republicans a messaging edge heading into the midterms.

The latest Harvard CAPS / Harris poll shows the GOP has surged 8 points on the generic congressional ballot since January, pulling even at 50-50 after trailing at the start of the year. Among likely voters, Republicans now hold a 4-point edge.

That momentum comes as the February survey found 52% of voters say the economy is better today than it was under President Joe Biden, up 5 points from January. A narrow majority, 51%, now describe the U.S. economy as strong, a 2-point bump from last month and an 8-point jump since November.

Anti-Israel protesters who seized U. Washington building, caused $1M in damage, face charges– www.thecollegefix.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Thirty-three protesters who took over a University of Washington engineering building in May 2025, causing roughly $1 million in damage, are finally facing trespassing charges.

The King County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday charged them with misdemeanor criminal trespass, “but stopped short of accusing anyone of vandalism and the destruction inside,” KOMO News reported, adding 23 of them are UW students who also served suspensions for their actions.

During the May protest, masked individuals had obstructed two streets near the building, blocked its entrances and exits, and set fires in two dumpsters, according to a university official at the time. They also chanted “death to the police,” video showed.

Sri Lanka Reveals Chilling Discovery At Site Of Sunken Iranian Warship– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Sri Lanka’s navy rushed into the Indian Ocean after receiving a distress call from an Iranian warship, but what it found looked like a scene from a disaster film: oil slicks, empty life rafts and bodies in the water after the vessel was sunk by a U.S. torpedo strike.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament on Wednesday that Sri Lanka launched a rescue effort after a distress signal from Iran’s IRIS Dena, which had 180 people on board. Navy ships and aircraft were sent to the area.

When Sri Lankan forces arrived, the ship was gone.

“There was no sign of the ship, only some oil patches and life rafts,” navy spokesman Cmdr. Buddhika Sampath said. “We found people floating on the water.”

Sri Lanka’s navy said crews recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people.

CA Is Closer To Voting On Voter ID Laws Than GOP-Led Senate– thefederalist.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Republicans in the Senate are arguing over the SAVE America Act — common-sense legislation that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship in federal elections. Numerous polls demonstrate that such laws are overwhelmingly popular among American voters. But while some RINOs are reportedly blocking legitimate efforts to advance the legislation, voters in deep blue California are taking matters into their own hands to safeguard their elections against fraud.

After a months-long, grassroots-driven campaign, GOP State Assemblymember Carl DeMaio and other proponents submitted signatures for the California Voter ID Initiative on Monday. The proposal, which DeMaio said garnered more than 1.3 million signatures, would amend the state’s constitution to require voter ID “for all future elections in California.”

RHYEN STALEY: When Student Walkouts Become Angry Mobs– dailycaller.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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On Feb. 13, student walkouts in Los Angeles became a bit of a horror show as several federal agents were injured in clashes with a mob mixed with students and community members. The mass of protestors had made their way to the local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center and started “throwing objects at law enforcement.”

As appalling as it is, this act of mob violence should not be totally surprising. The combination of hundreds of unsupervised youths marching through city streets with a clear villain as a target is a recipe for disaster. While the vast majority of K-12 walkouts over the last couple of weeks have remained peaceful, there are warning signs that they may not stay that way.

Biden FBI Spying On Trump Campaign Is A High-Tech Watergate– thefederalist.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the 1970s set off a chain of events that ended a presidency. Operatives tied to President Richard Nixon installed wiretaps inside the Watergate complex. When it was exposed, the fallout reshaped American politics.

Now a bombshell report from Reuters reveals Biden’s FBI carried out a Wategate-style operation against Donald Trump and his 2024 presidential campaign.

According to Reuters, the FBI under then-President Joe Biden secretly obtained Susie Wiles’ phone records while she was a private citizen working on behalf of Trump’s 2024 campaign. Two anonymous FBI officials also said that Biden’s FBI “recorded a phone call between Wiles and her attorney” in 2023.

Did the Lizard People Write This? WaPo’s Editorial on the DHS Shutdown Is Not Insane– townhall.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Initially, I thought this was a different publication. How did The Washington Post publish this, especially from the editorial board? It was a solid op-ed emphasizing the importance of keeping the agency fully operational during a period of increased terrorist reprisals, due to our air campaign against Iran. It also pointed out that the Democrats’ strategy—trying to limit ICE raids via more legal procedures like judicial warrants—is essentially ineffective. They acknowledged it’s not practical. Additionally, the recent shutdown doesn’t affect the deportation raids, as they’ve been funded by the Big, Beautiful Bill (via WaPo):

 

…it’s embarrassing that it is taking this long to reach a deal that boosts training and accountability without impeding ICE agents from pursuing legitimate public safety threats.

Banning agents from wearing masks and requiring a form of identification is normal across American law enforcement. Requiring judicial warrants isn’t practical for every single deportation, but there are reasonable compromises short of that. Mandating the use of body cameras and requiring better training wouldn’t just help restore public trust. It would boost the credibility of agents.

Not everyone will get what they want. Congressional Republicans can’t simply ban sanctuary cities. And Democrats won’t get Republicans to ban every ICE operation in residential areas. They might look to savvy politicians like Collins, who was able to announce the end of an enhanced ICE operation in her state after appealing directly to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. In an interview, Collins said that “sitting down with DHS and discussing strategies to focus on detention and deportation of criminals” is a good way to prevent ICE surges.

What the Austin Bar Attack Tells Us about Muslim Immigration › American Greatness– amgreatness.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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The gunman didn’t choose a bar full of white Americans by accident.

After the latest bombing of Iran, there were worries that Iranians might commit terror in the U.S. There actually was an attack, which can fairly be considered a terrorist attack, in Austin, Texas, but it wasn’t an Iranian; it was a black African immigrant from Senegal, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, who has American citizenship.

Diagne fired a great many shots, wounding 14 people and killing three. Police responded within 56 seconds of the attack.

Senegal is a 97 percent Muslim country, and the attacker was wearing clothing featuring an Iranian flag and the words “Property of Allah.”

DAVID BLACKMON: Geopolitical Risks In The Strait Of Hormuz And Implications For Global Energy Markets– dailycaller.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Recent developments in the Middle East, including U.S. military actions against Iranian targets and reported damage to key export infrastructure like Kharg Island, have once again drawn attention to the vulnerability of global energy supplies.

Iran’s threats to fire on tankers trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz have created an insurance crisis for shippers, forcing oil prices to rise. At the same time, Iranian attacks on Qatar’s LNG infrastructure led the world’s second largest exporter to suspend production.

A new analysis from Enverus Intelligence Research finds that these events introduce a significant risk premium to oil prices, with Brent crude potentially facing an additional $10 to $15 per barrel if disruptions escalate. The firm’s baseline forecast had Brent at around $63, but prolonged instability in the region could push prices higher as markets price in supply concerns. Given that the Brent price had already risen by more than $9/bbl as of Tuesday, this seems a conservative projection unless the situation is quickly resolved.

Fairfax police warned VA attorney’s office about stabbing suspect months before killing: report | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Fairfax County police warned Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office “at least three times last year.”

Police in Fairfax County warned state attorney Steve Descano’s office multiple times last year about a man now charged in the fatal stabbing of a Virginia woman at a bus stop, but the office still released him.

According to local WJLA 7 reporter Nick Minock, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed that Fairfax County’s policy department warned Descano’s office in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh, the man now charged with murdering Stephanie Minter at a bus stop last week.

NY Judge Overturns Disciplinary Actions Against Columbia Students Who Took Over Building in 2024– legalinsurrection.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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In the spring of 2024, a group of anti-Israel students took over Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. There were two custodians in the building at the time who ultimately sued the school, claiming they were basically held hostage.

Now a New York judge has overturned the disciplinary actions against these students. Once again, the radical left is untouchable.

FOX News reports:

Columbia University ‘occupiers’ who held staff hostage have discipline overturned by NY judge

A New York state Supreme Court judge has vacated disciplinary sanctions against 22 former and current Columbia University students who took over Hamilton Hall in April 2024 during anti-Israel protests.

Justice Gerald Lebovits ruled on Feb. 27, 2026, that the university had improperly relied on sealed arrest records in its internal disciplinary proceedings against the students and the sealed arrests were the only evidence students were in the building during the occupation.

“Ultimately, this court concludes that the underlying disciplinary determinations were not impermissibly delayed. But respondent’s internal hearing panel was statutorily barred from taking into account the fact that petitioners had been arrested in Hamilton Hall,” Lebovits wrote. “And the fact of petitioners’ sealed arrests was the only evidence before the hearing panel that petitioners were in Hamilton Hall while it was occupied. As a result, the panel’s determinations that petitioners committed most of the charged disciplinary violations… are arbitrary and capricious.”

Anti-DEI medical group debunks study claiming black patients benefit from black doctors– www.thecollegefix.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Racial concordance study ‘scientifically unsound,’ Do No Harm argues

A prominent study purporting to prove that black patients benefit from black doctors is unsupported by its own findings, because the data show black patients improved even when they didn’t see black doctors, according to an anti-DEI medical advocacy group.

The study was co-authored by one of the architects of Obamacare, MIT’s Jonathan Gruber, and contends to support the racial concordance theory that patients who receive medical care from physicians of the same race have better outcomes.

This theory is often cited in legal, political, and policy decisions to maintain racial preferences in medical education and hiring.

However, Do No Harm stated in its new report challenging the study — by citing its own data — that “the benefit for black patients in medical facilities that also have more black doctors is estimated to be even larger than for the black patients who see doctors of all races.”

‘Cross-Partisan’; ABC/CBS Tout Talarico Pushing ‘Unity’ to Pull in ‘Moderates’– www.newsbusters.org

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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On Wednesday, ABC and CBS were nauseatingly in awe on their flagship newscasts of far-left Texas State Representative James Talarico — who believes, among other things, God was non-binary and that Mary would support abortion — as possessing “cross-partisan appeal” in a campaign “emphasizing unity” to pull in “moderates” to deliver Texas the first statewide Democrat win since 1994.

CBS sent senior White House and campaign correspondent Ed O’Keefe to Austin, Texas, who reported back on CBS Mornings that Talarico had “put off his seminary studies in order to launch this campaign, believing he can combine support from Democrats, independents in this state and Republicans upset with the President.”

In a second live-shot that aired in some time zones (due to a CBS News Special Report on a Pentagon briefing), O’Keefe boasted of Talarico’s “cross-partisan appeal” with a “Christian progressive approach, that you can be rooted in your faith” and “make a faith-based argument as to why the country needs to change.”

ABC Accosts Iranian Kurd Chief With Forced “Forever War” Narrative– www.newsbusters.org

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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It is one thing to watch the Elitist Media be as unpredictably biased as they go about their business. It is entirely another to watch them inject their biases into stories from the weirdest angles, as ABC’s James Longman just did.

Watch as the network’s Chief International Correspondent James Longman closes out the videotaped portion of his report by foisting the American “forever war” terminology upon an Iranian Kurdish leader who may soon send his troops to take on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC):

We’re Raining Destruction on Iran Using a Suicide Drone They Designed But We Perfected– www.westernjournal.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Turns out, one-way drone warfare is a two-way street.

During a briefing Tuesday on the progress of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, Admiral Brad Cooper touted the success of a new weapon in the U.S. military’s arsenal.

And it originated with the Iranian military itself.

GOP Senator Physically Removes Protester From Hearing– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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A viral video shows U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) helping Capitol Police to physically remove a protester from a Senate Armed Services hearing on Wednesday.

Footage from the scene shows Brian McGinnis, a Marine Corps veteran and Green Party candidate for Senate in North Carolina, being removed from the hearing by U.S. Capitol Police. McGinnis had disrupted the hearing to protest ongoing U.S. military action in Iran during the hearing.

The video, which was filmed by an anti-war activist, shows McGinnis accusing lawmakers of supporting a “war for Israel” as Capitol Police officers were escorting him out. McGinnis refused to budge, at which point Sheehy and a group of Capitol Police officers began to physically remove him from the chamber.

“No one wants to fight for Israel!” McGinnis repeatedly shouted as he was being removed. A bystander then pointed out that McGinnis’ hand appeared to be stuck in the door, at which point the group slowed down in order to remove it.

Democrat Rep Al Green at Serious Risk of Being Ousted from Congress in Close Primary, Heads to Runoff Election– slaynews.com

pgnewser March 5, 2026 0

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Rep. Al Green (D-TX) is at risk of losing his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives after failing to secure a majority of the vote in the primary race for Texas’s 18th Congressional District.

Green will now face fellow Democrat Rep. Christian Menefee (D-TX) in a runoff election.

Under Texas law, if no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates advance to a runoff.

According to results reported Wednesday by The Associated Press, Menefee received 46% of the vote, while Green secured 44.2%, forcing the race into a second round.