02 U.S. Politics

James Talarico offers Democrats a vision of faith that fits the Left– www.washingtonexaminer.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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SAN ANTONIO — Texas state Rep. James Talarico‘s Senate bid is offering a vision of Christianity that fits comfortably within the Left — and giving Democrats uneasy with religion permission to engage with it on their own terms.

Talarico’s campaign blended prayer, pop music, and progressive politics at a rally in San Antonio on Sunday. A maxed capacity crowd turned out to Stable Hall, a San Antonio music venue, for the event which began with 10 minutes of “community building” — where attendees were encouraged to get to know those standing to their left and right.

The socializing was followed by a pastor taking the stage to warm up the crowd.

Brave CBS Austin Reporter REFUSES to Downplay Support for Operation Epic Fury– www.newsbusters.org

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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A hot mic moment during a live feed of protests, both against and in support of the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, gives us a rare inside glimpse into the political inner workings of a newsroom. In the process, we watched a reporter resist those pressures and…well…report. 

Watch as CBS Austin’s Vinny Martorano is told to deemphasize the rally in support of Operation Epic Fury, which he then refuses to do before going live:

CREW MEMBER: [Hands Vinny Martorano a phone, likely shows him a text message]

VINNY MARTORANO: What does that mean?

CREW MEMBER: It means they don’t want us to focus on this.

MARTORANO: All right. Well, I am.

RALLY CHANTS: Thank you Trump! Thank you Trump! Thank you Trump! Thank you Trump! Thank you Bibi! Thank you Bibi! Thank you Bibi! Thank you Bibi!

(…)

Virginia is the next important battleground of the fight for life– www.washingtonexaminer.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Virginia is well on its way to enshrining abortion up until birth into its state constitution. An amendment, sponsored by mother-of-two State Senator Jennifer Boysko, advanced through the Virginia Senate and would make abortion a “fundamental right.” Virginian voters can expect to vote on the measure this fall.

The pro-life movement has a sacred duty to make voters aware of the radical nature of this amendment and the tangible harm that mothers and their unborn children will face if the referendum passes.

Columbia anti-Israel group posts ‘Death to America’ in Persian, prompting backlash– www.thecollegefix.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The Columbia University Apartheid Divest group has sparked significant controversy and backlash after posting the phrase “Marg bar Amrika,” which means “Death to America” in Persian, on social media.

The phrase was posted Saturday on its X account after the joint U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran that killed the Ayatollah Khamenei, who popularized the slogan. The post on X went viral before it was deleted.

Columbia University officially denounced the post and distanced itself from the group.

“The group that calls itself ‘CUAD’ is not a recognized student group, or affiliated in any way with the University,” Columbia’s March 1 statement read. “There is no evidence that anyone currently in control of their account is a current Columbia student, staff, or faculty member. They are illegally using the Columbia name.”

Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Leader Raad After Terrorist Group Launches Missile Attacks– legalinsurrection.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck Hezbollah targets after the Iranian proxy terrorist group fired missiles at the northern Israeli city of Haifa. Hezbollah’s attack is a declaration of war after the IDF eliminated the Iranian dictator and its top paymaster, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike.

“The IDF said it carried out targeted strikes early Monday against senior Hezbollah figures across Lebanon in response to rocket fire toward the Haifa area as the war with Iran intensified,” Israel’s Ynetnews reported.

Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, MIT, other ‘factories of military disdain’– www.lifesitenews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that he has ordered the “complete and immediate cancellation” of all Department of War attendants at “elite” universities where the campus culture is openly antithetical, if not openly hostile, to the goals of the U.S. military. 

Among universities cited by Hegseth were Princeton, Columbia, MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Brown, Yale, and many “others” starting with the 2026-27 academic year.  

Earlier this month, Hegseth cut the military’s ties with Harvard University, saying “We train warriors, not wokesters. Harvard, good riddance.”

“For decades, the ivy leagues and similar institutions have gorged themselves on a trust fund of American taxpayer dollars, only to become factories of anti-American resentment and military disdain,” Hegseth said in a video statement released Friday.  

“They’ve taken our best and brightest — the men and women who pledge their lives to this nation — and subjected them to a curriculum of contempt,” he noted. “They’ve replaced the study of victory and pragmatic realism with the promotion of wokeness and weakness.” 

Sen. Lankford SCHOOLS ABC’s Stephanopoulos for Platforming Iranian FM– www.newsbusters.org

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Operation Epic Fury is further exposing many of the structural biases inherent to the Elitist Media. On ABC’s This Week, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) called host George Stephanopoulos out for platforming the Iranian foreign minister and allowing him to spin.

Watch as Lankford subtly calls Stephanopoulos out:

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: And we are back now with Republican senator James Lankford of Oklahoma. Senator, thank you for joining us this morning you just heard the Iranian foreign minister. He said this attack was unprovoked. How do you respond?

It’s Kamala v. Obama in Texas Showdown as Jasmine Crockett Takes 18 Point Lead over James Talarico– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The latest polling from the Texas U.S. Senate race for the Democrat nomination shows Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Dallas) stomping all over Rep. James Talarico (Austin).

Better still, this is shaping up to be a Barry Obama v. Kamala Harris race, as well.

The primary election is just days away, this coming Tuesday, March 3.

A University of Texas at Tyler poll taken between February 13-22 of 1,117 registered voters and 959 likely voters shows Crockett with 55 percent support to Talarico’s 37 percent. That is way outside the poll’s 3.2 point margin of error.

Suspect in stabbing death of Fairfax, VA woman is illegal alien from Sierra Leone | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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32-year-old Abdul Jalloh, an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone, was arrested earlier this week on charges of second-degree murder for the alleged fatal stabbing of 41-year-old Stephanie Minter.

32-year-old Abdul Jalloh, the suspect who was arrested more than 30 times on numerous charges, including rape and identity theft, and has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County, Virginia, has been identified as an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone.

CNN Blames Trump as Looming Mega Sale Has Staffers ‘Freaking Out’– www.westernjournal.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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A serious news organization would take a look at slumping ratings, public disfavor, and the perpetual ire of the president, and decide to do some serious introspection on what it could be doing better.

Heck, any serious group would engage with that self-reflection, given how important accountability is.

Alas, CNN is not a serious news organization.

The beleaguered news outlet is making a public fuss about the pending mega sale of Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN’s parent company) to Paramount Skydance for a cool $110 billion, following Netflix’s withdrawal from the bidding.

Kamala Harris condemns Iran strikes, says Trump ‘dragged us into a war’ | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris condemned President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran, accusing the president of dragging the US into a war the American people did not want.

“Donald Trump has dragged us into a war the American people do not want,” Harris told Fox 2 ahead of a meeting in Detroit. “He has put American troops in harm’s way. I unequivocally oppose this war of choice and everyone should. And the bottom line, when it comes down to it, is that if we want to stop Donald Trump with this random decision that he has arrived at, then Congress must act, and Congress must act immediately. The American people do not want our sons and daughters to go into this unauthorized war of choice. And I unequivocally oppose it.”

Iran Attacks UK Base After PM Green-Lights Strikes– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The United Kingdom has confirmed that an Iranian kamikaze drone impacted one of its airfield’s in Cyprus, marking the first time the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East have directly impacted one of the nation’s military installation. The attack came just hours after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer — alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — indicated that they were open to joining offensive strikes against Iranian missile and drone targets.

The impact was confirmed at RAF Akrotiri, a Royal Air Force installation located within the United Kingdom’s Sovereign Base Area in southern Cyprus.

3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation– gellerreport.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Condolences and prayers to our fallen troops and their families. May their memories be a blessing. They fell in defense of our people and our liberties against a relentless foe that has made “Death to America” a cornerstone of its policies.

3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation

Others had minor injuries, CENTCOM says

By Fox News, March 1st, 2026

Three U.S. service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday morning.

In addition, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, CENTCOM announced.

“The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified,” CENTCOM said.

Hard-Left Democrats Push for AOC to Run for President in 2028– www.breitbart.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Hard-left Democrats have reportedly been pushing for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to run for president in 2028.

A report from Axios indicates that those Democrats view the young socialist as a replacement for the candidacy of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Behind the scenes, allies of Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) said that she would have an opportunity to boost her national profile if she runs, potentially polling in the top five of candidates and raising well over $100 million in campaign funds.

“There’s a window of opportunity for a left-wing nominee that may not come again for a generation. Democratic-socialist and liberal victories in New York City and elsewhere — with potentially more this fall — have changed the political playing field,” noted Axios.

Hillary Clinton’s Epstein Deposition Paused Following Media Leak– www.westernjournal.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Hillary Clinton’s deposition about her interactions with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was halted Thursday after a picture taken from the closed-door hearing was leaked.

The hearing took place in Chappaqua, New York.

Not long after the hearing began, a picture of Clinton appeared on social media.

Benny Johnson indicated on his X account that the picture was shared by Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, according to Mediaite.

Dems Silent After New Revelations About Jack Smith’s Spying Ops– thefederalist.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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The people who cheered on Jack Smith’s corrupt investigations into Donald Trump and his allies are suddenly silent after a bombshell report detailing the Biden FBI’s politically-charged spying ops.

Reuters this week reported the Democrat-led FBI subpoenaed records of phone calls made by current FBI Director Kash Patel and Susie Wiles, Trump’s campaign manager who now serves as his White House chief of Staff, in 2022 and 2023 when they were private citizens. Two anonymous FBI officials told the publication that the agency “recorded a phone call between Wiles and her attorney” in 2023.

Hillary Clinton Claims Ignorance When Asked Why Ghislaine Maxwell Attended Her Daughter’s Wedding– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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While taking questions from reporters after her closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was asked why Ghislaine Maxwell — the convicted sex-trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein’s former mistress — was a guest at her daughter’s wedding in 2010.

“Why was Ghislaine Maxwell at Chelsea’s wedding?” the former secretary was asked shortly after the deposition wrapped up. “She came as plus one with a guest who was invited,” Clinton responded shortly before the press conference wrapped up.

CNN Announces ‘Special Project’ Against ‘Christian Nationalism’– www.westernjournal.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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CNN is known for feeding red meat — perhaps blue meat? — to their left-of-center followers by showing them “scary” content about the other side of the aisle.

From wall-to-wall Jan. 6 coverage to constant whining about President Donald Trump, CNN is one of the most notorious purveyors of leftist narrative framing.

Now the propaganda machine is churning out new content about “Christian Nationalism” — the apparently radical idea that America is a historically Christian people, and would be blessed by honoring God and His Word.

European, Middle Eastern Leaders Hint At Joining Offensive Operations Against Iran– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Separate statements from European leaders and the Gulf States indicate that multiple countries may be willing to join a coalition effort against Iranian drone and missile launch sites.

Shortly after Iranian retaliatory attacks commenced against American and Israeli military installations in the Middle East, France, the U.K. and Germany, often referred to as the E3, released a joint statement indicating that they would be willing to participate in defensive measures.

Iran Attacks French Base In The Persian Gulf– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Two Iranian drones impacted a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The base, also known as Camp de la Paix, hosts French forces under a bilateral agreement with the UAE.

According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, specialised teams responded to the incident, which caused a fire in two containers holding general materials. No casualties occurred among Emirati or French personnel.

The UAE described the event as resulting from an attack by two Iranian drones, likely Shahed model kamikaze drones. Footage from the scene shows smoke billowing from the site of the impact.

 

Trump Says Iran’s New Leadership Wants To Talk– trendingpoliticsnews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump said Sunday that potential new leadership figures inside Iran have signaled a willingness to open talks, even as U.S. and Israeli military operations continue across the country.

According to Trey Yingst, a senior White House official told Fox News: “President Trump said new potential leadership in Iran has indicated they want to talk and eventually he will talk.”

“For now, Operation Epic Fury continues unabated.”

Mamdani Promotes Islam: His Photo of Himself Praying With Sanitation Workers Was Not Benign– gellerreport.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Last Sunday, as a massive blizzard hit New York City, Comrade Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani posted praise of municipal workers on X: “Grateful for the public workers who keep NYC running — especially in a blizzard. From 5am suhoor with @NYCSanitation to visits to @nycparks’ Randall’s Island garage, DSNY’s Flushing plow shed & @nycdot’s salting operation … it’s working people who show up for NYC.”

Mamdani included four photos, including one of him praying with four Muslim workers from the Department of Sanitation; suhoor is the meal that Muslims eat before dawn during Ramadan, as the fasting period begins with the rising of the sun. He did not, however, bother to explain how observing Ramadan with sanitation workers, or praying with them, did anything to help “keep NYC running.”

DOJ Secretly Investigated Epstein’s Death as ‘Murder,’ Email Reveals– slaynews.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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An explosive, newly released Department of Justice (DOJ) email has revealed that federal prosecutors were secretly investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s death as a “murder,” despite publicly claiming that the convicted child predator died from suicide.

The bombshell discovery has reignited fierce debate over what really happened inside a federal jail cell in 2019.

The email is part of the latest document tranche released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Copies of the documents have quickly gone viral across social media platforms, fueling fresh skepticism about the government’s long-standing claim that Epstein “killed himself.”

Virginia Democrats Are Addressing Affordability Issues by Nearly Tripling Their Own Pay– www.westernjournal.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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As sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, if there’s one thing you can set your watch to, it’s the political elite lining their own pockets.

While this is undoubtedly an issue infesting a chunk of American politics, it does seem to be an issue that’s a little more closely intertwined with the Democratic Party (See: Pelosi, Nancy).

That ugly reputation resurfaced again this week when Virginia’s Democrat-controlled Senate and House of Delegates passed the former’s version of the state budget on Thursday, according to WJLA-TV.

U. Oxford professor: ‘Anti-trans, queer panic’ fosters authoritarianism ‘under guise of child protection’– www.thecollegefix.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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Urges political scientists to ‘queer’ their discipline by ‘undoing the cisheteronormative assumptions’

The University of Oxford Department of Politics & International Relations “rounded off” its celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month (February in the U.K.) by interviewing Aylon Cohen, a “departmental lecturer in feminist political theory who’s also written on “queer-feminist theory,” “affect studies,” and “non-human political theory.”

Cohen said he’s currently at work on two “interrelated projects,” one involving “how the criminalization of sodomy and the policing of men’s bodily relations shaped the emergence of fraternity as an political ideal of equality,” and the other on how alleged authoritarian governments “mobilize gender and sexuality as strategies to consolidate power.”

‘That’s The Way It Is’: Trump Concedes More Americans Will Likely Die In Iran Conflict– dailycaller.com

pgnewser March 2, 2026 0

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President Donald Trump described the three American military personnel killed during the conflict with Iran as “great people” in a Sunday interview with the Daily Mail.

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported three service members were killed in action and at least five others were wounded as of 9:30 a.m. EST Sunday. Trump told the U.K.-based outlet there could be more casualties during Operation Epic Fury. That interview was initially published Sunday before the president posted a six-minute address to Truth Social.