Top military official gains Trump’s trust as crisis diplomat in Iran nuclear negotiations
US President Donald Trump is relying on Admiral Brad Cooper in ongoing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, … The announcement that Cooper, commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), will participate in the negotiations is seen as a new diplomatic tactic, writes AP. Trump’s decision is also seen as a warning about the potential deployment of military resources. Cooper was involved in indirect talks between the US and Iran and participated in them in uniform.

Trump’s remarks create concern among the far right in the EU
Donald Trump’s statements on Greenland and NATO may make him a liability rather than an asset for Europe’s far right in upcoming elections. However, he still has support for his immigration policies. Rarely have members of the European Parliament been so unanimous as when they debated the US claim to Greenland in Strasbourg on January 20.

The Great Oil Conspiracy: The Conclusion
It is time to end the cover-up and misinformation that has prevented the American public from knowing the truth about oil – that hydrocarbon fuels are abiotic in nature, produced by the earth naturally on a continuous basis, and that the quantity of abiotic hydrocarbons yet to be discovered suggests the world will never run out of oil or natural gas, exactly as Julian Simon predicted decades ago.

Is this how Israel can stop the next hostage crisis before it begins?
Knesset Member Ohad Tal has submitted legislation aimed at preventing the next kidnapping of an Israeli citizen before it happens. The bill, which is currently before the Ministerial Committee on Legislation, seeks to remove the incentive for terrorist groups to capture Israelis, Tal said. ​In explaining the rationale behind the proposal, Tal argued that Israel’s past policies have unintentionally encouraged kidnappings. “The truth is uncomfortable but unavoidable: over the years, Israel has created a built-in incentive for the kidnapping of Israelis,

‘Humanity now has a common enemy:’ UN Special Rapporteur Albanese condemns Israel at Al Jazeera forum
“Humanity “now has a common enemy,” UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said Saturday night at the Al Jazeera Forum as she delivered remarks condemning Israel during a panel focused on the Palestinian issue. Appearing by video link, Albanese took part in a session alongside Hamas figure Khaled Mashaal and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi titled “The Palestinian Cause in a World Moving Toward Multipolarity.”

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ to convene at WH on Feb. 19, one day after Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu
A senior official from one of the member states confirms … that an invitation has been received for a gathering of President Trump’s Board of Peace at the White House on February 19, just one day after the president’s planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump’s Muslim Brotherhood policy collides with Erdogan – opinion

Donald Trump will have to choose which side of history he is on as a collision between principle and power is coming. US President Donald Trump has been clear on one central issue: The Muslim Brotherhood is not a benign political movement but a transnational Islamist ideology that undermines states from within. His administration consistently rejected the idea that “political Islam” is harmless, arguing instead that the Brotherhood provides the ideological ecosystem from which movements like Hamas draw legitimacy.

Reports point to defiance within IRGC after mass killings in Iran
Three weeks after the unprecedented massacre of protesters in Iran, carried out largely by forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its affiliated Basij militia, there are growing signs of discontent among some IRGC members over the continued use of live fire against civilians. An IRGC member, speaking through an intermediary, said he has not reported to work since Thursday, Jan. 8, and has since refused to return, citing severe depression and ongoing medical treatment. According to the officer, although “shoot-to-kill orders” had been issued against protesters and harsh crackdowns were expected on Thursday and Friday, January 8 and 9, and in the days that followed, he was still shocked by the level of violence and brutality inflicted by IRGC forces on the public. many rank-and-file police officers are on the verge of psychological collapse. According to him, the situation is even worse in families where relatives themselves are protesters, as these officers find it impossible to justify their work to their spouses and children.

Pentagon Says It Will Cut Academic Ties With Harvard University
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Friday his department was ending professional military education, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University, marking the Trump administration’s latest escalation against the school. President Donald Trump’s administration has cracked down on top US universities, including Harvard, over a range of issues such as pro-Palestinian protests against US ally Israel’s assault on Gaza, diversity programs, transgender policies and climate initiatives. “Starting now and beginning in the 2026-27 school year, I am discontinuing all graduate level Professional Military Education (PME), all fellowships and certificate programs between Harvard University and the War Department for active duty service members,”

Turkey’s nuclear path is a risk Israel cannot ignore 
Ankara is using nuclear technology strictly for civilian purposes, but the infrastructure it is building could pave the way toward military applications.

This is the list of what Israel is demanding from Iran
Israel wants the talks to lead only to an agreement that includes the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, including a halt to uranium enrichment and the removal of enriched uranium from Iranian territory. Beyond that, Israel has a series of additional demands that Netanyahu is expected to present to Trump, following an “airlift” of senior Israeli security officials who have met with their American counterparts at various levels.

Global defense leaders to converge in Tel Aviv for Defense.Tech Expo 2026
International military, industry and investment figures expected at Israel’s largest defense and HLS exhibition; focus on combat-proven technologies, dual-use systems and cross-border cooperation; event reflects growing global demand for Israeli security solutions amid rising instability

Mexican Pastor Arrested, Bound, and Exiled From Community For Refusing To Bow To Catholic Statue
In a village in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, a pastor was arrested and forced from his community for refusing to bow to the statue of a saint. In November 2025, Protestant Pastor Mariano Velásquez Martínez begrudgingly agreed to be one of the community’s “mayordomos,” the overseer of religious festivals. Local Catholics promised he would be exempt from participating in Catholic festivals and would only have to provide the candles and flowers for the celebration. On Jan. 15, the pastor was ordered to pray to an image of St. James during a festival. When he refused, another mayordomo reported him to local authorities, who arrested him. After five days, officials bound him with a rope, led him out before 180 men — among whom were his uncle and cousin — and expelled him from the community.

Fifth Circuit Upholds Policy That Illegal Immigrants Can Be Detained Without Bond
A federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration in upholding a policy that mandates detention without bond hearings for illegal immigrants in the United States who entered without inspection. In a 2–1 decision issued Feb. 6, the New Orleans-based Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed lower court rulings that had granted habeas petitions to two Mexican nationals,

Washington Post CEO And Publisher Quits As Newspaper Implodes In Epic Chaos
That’s right, the same WaPo that spent years hurling “fake news” grenades at us here at ZeroHedge, trying to get us deplatformed, demonetized, and disappeared from the internet, is now eating crow as their own house of CIA-funded cards collapses. Yes, this is our unapologetic victory lap – we’ve outlasted another establishment hack, which earlier this week saw an in house “Red Wedding” where hundreds of CIA conduits “reporters” were fired… and it feels good.

AI ‘Kill Chains’ And Rise Of Skynet-Like Weapons Offer Glimpse Of 2030s Battlefield
Ukraine has become the proving ground for 2030s warfare, where Western weaponry, Russian weaponry, and anyone else’s “next gen” weaponry collide on a modern battlefield that’s already providing a sneak peek of what conflict will look like: weaponized AI, ground robots, FPV swarms, and automated kill chains, with humanoid robo-killers that could enter field testing as early as this year. The focus of this note is how “kill chains” are becoming central to modern warfare, with humans increasingly pushed out of decision-making on the Ukrainian frontlines,

Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine And Russia A June Deadline To End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 6 that the United States has given both Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-year war, adding that Washington is likely to increase pressure on both sides if fighting continues beyond that point.

SpaceX’s New Order Of Operations: Moon Mission First, Mars On Hold
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is apparently reorienting its near-term space roadmap, pushing back a planned 2026 uncrewed Mars mission and focusing efforts on NASA’s Artemis program, with Starship’s uncrewed moon mission targeted for early next year.

US Congress Approves Funds For Baltics As Russia Tests NATO’s Eastern Flank 
WASHINGTON — Congress has approved $200 million in security assistance for the Baltic states as Russian activity along NATO’s eastern flank intensifies. The funding, approved this week as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act secures continued US backing for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under the Baltic Security Initiative (BSI). The $838.7 billion defense package, signed by President Donald Trump on February 3, locks in funding for security cooperation with the three Baltic states despite earlier attempts inside the Pentagon to eliminate it.

Millions of Americans on alert as dangerous cold sweeps East Coast
Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect across much of the Northeast, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. With low temperatures down to single digits for most in the Northeast and winds continuing to howl, wind chills will be subzero.

Tropical storm leaves 8 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines after flooding and landslide
A tropical storm set off flooding and a landslide in the southern Philippines, leaving at least eight people dead, displacing more than 28,000, and trapping residents in houses in two flooded villages, officials said Friday.

Netanyahu to fly to Washington to discuss US talks with Iran
On Tuesday, Netanyahu met with Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, emphasizing that Israel won’t compromise on its war aims in the Gaza Strip, and cautioning against trusting Iranian promises. He reiterated to Witkoff that Hamas must be disarmed and Gaza demilitarized before any reconstruction efforts begin.

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ to convene at WH Feb. 19, a day after Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu
The meeting comes amid efforts to advance implementation of the 2nd phase of the Gaza ceasefire, following limited reopening of Rafah crossing, the expected announcement on the composition and mandate of the International Stabilization Force, and anticipation of a Trump declaration setting a deadline for Hamas to disarm.

Pay Attention Texas: These Are the Radical Candidates Being Pushed by CAIR
CAIR Action Texas has openly endorsed a slate of far-left candidates – mobilizing Muslim voters to install activists whose platforms align with CAIR’s broader goal of reshaping Texas and America in ways that prioritize Islam over constitutional principles and national security.

Texas launches legal action against CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood, Antifa
Ken Paxton, the attorney general in Texas, has launched a series of high-profile legal actions targeting alleged terrorist-linked organizations as part of his efforts to combat domestic and foreign extremism in the state.

Rep. Mark Harris: ‘Islam Poses a Real Threat to America’ 
U.S. Representative Mark Harris (R-NC) delivered a direct warning at the launch of the Sharia-Free America Caucus, stating that radical Islamic ideology represents a real and present danger to American safety, constitutional order, and national cohesion.

The History of the Internet: Surveillance and censorship were the aims from the outset
The effort to change public perception of the internet from a military surveillance project to a promised utopian land of opportunity took about 20 years and a lot of work – and it worked like a charm – but surveillance has always remained at the center of what the internet is about.

Russia Develops “Cyborg Spy Pigeons” Using Live Birds
A Russian technology company implanting chips into pigeons’ brains to turn them into remote-controlled “bio-drones” has ignited curiosity, concern, and skepticism. Sounds like science fiction, with potentially serious implications for surveillance, warfare, and technology ethics.

Thousands protest in Berlin in solidarity with Iranian uprisings
The rally coincided with the anniversary of Iran’s 1979 anti-monarchy revolution and follows nationwide protests in Iran, which started in December over economic hardships, turned political, and were repressed in the most violent crackdown since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Chuck Schumer under fire after brazenly calling voter ID ‘Jim Crow 2.0’
this talk about election security has revived discussions of the SAVE Act, which you have said you oppose, … “Proponents of it say that it’s … to have ID you have to prove U.S. citizenship to be able to vote, polling does suggest — there’s a new Pew Research poll — that 95% of Republicans, but also 71% of Democrats, like this idea,” Lemire added. “So, why do you not?”

House to Probe Sharia Law During Hearing 
The House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government will hold a hearing on Feb. 10 to uncover how Sharia law is “contrary to America’s founding principles” and “may violate federal law and the Constitution,” The Daily Signal has learned. At the hearing, titled “Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution,” witnesses and members will discuss “where, why, and how Islamic extremists are attempting to establish Sharia-based institutions in the U.S.,” a statement provided to The Daily Signal claimed. Additionally, the hearing will discuss current proposed legislative reforms that would protect Americans from efforts to establish alternative, Sharia-based institutions.

New AI-Driven U.S.–China War Game Was So Accurate the Trump Administration Asked for Redactions 
A new report from the Heritage Foundation analyzing a potential conflict between the United States and China was so precise—and so unsettling—that the Trump administration requested portions of it be redacted before public release, even though the analysis relied entirely on publicly available information. The report underscores not only the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern war planning but also the sobering reality that the U.S. military faces structural weaknesses that could prove decisive in a high-intensity conflict with Beijing. The AI model drew on more than 7,000 open-source government, academic, industry, and commercial data points to assess both U.S. and Chinese vulnerabilities. Its findings are stark. In most high-intensity scenarios, the first 30 to 60 days of conflict determine the war’s long-term outcome.

A Matter Of National Security: Damning Report Exposes Rashida Tlaib’s Alleged Ties To Terrorist Groups
The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy just dropped a bombshell report alleging that Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s terrorist ties pose “serious ethical and national security concerns.” Calls for her to be removed from Congress have already begun as more and more comes out about her affiliations with individuals and organizations linked to designated foreign terrorist entities.

Wargame reveals Germany would freeze as Russia seizes Lithuanian territory in three days
In the simulation, Berlin chose consensus-building while Russian forces seized the Suwalki Gap connecting Moscow-controlled Kaliningrad with Belarus . The exercise, whose result was reported by Die Welt, involved 16 former senior officials and security experts. It is the first public wargame of its kind in Germany. For Kyiv, the implications cut deep: if Berlin hesitates to fight for a NATO member with a binding Article 5 guarantee, what does that say about security pledges to Ukraine—a country with no such treaty protection? “We discovered that their reaction would not be adequate to defend NATO.”

EU Censorship Threatens Free Speech Beyond Europe, Warns US
On 5 February, the battle over online free speech took a decisive international turn. In a warning aimed squarely at European regulators, US lawmakers accused the EU of exporting censorship to American citizens through pressure placed on US-based technology companies. What began as a regulatory disagreement has evolved into a broader confrontation over sovereignty and constitutional values.

Israeli minister warns: If Hamas doesn’t disband within weeks ‘IDF will do what the IDF knows how to do’ 
Israeli National Missions Minister Orit Strock said … “They will be given a short time frame, a few weeks, I assume, after which the IDF will do what the IDF knows how to do, and this time without hostages.”

Anti-Abraham Accords? Turkey, Saudi Arabia & Egypt appear aligned against Israeli regional influence 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made back-to-back visits to Saudi Arabia and Egypt over two days this week, seeking to expand Turkish influence in the Middle East and North Africa. Erdoğan met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, where the two countries signed cooperation agreements and voiced shared positions on several regional issues, including Gaza, Somaliland, and tensions between the United States and Iran.

IDF bombs Hezbollah weapon tunnels across Lebanon, as US envoy says terror group can’t be disarmed militarily 
The Israeli Air Force pounded several targets of the terror organization Hezbollah across Lebanon overnight, exploiting the lack of attention and time granted by U.S.-Iran talks to degrade the Iranian proxy’s military capabilities, as it has done the past several weekends. Senior U.S. officials, meanwhile, publicly disagreed regarding ongoing efforts by the Lebanese government to disarm the group.

Red Heifer Ashes Used in Purification Ritual, Claims Activist
The arrival of five red heifers in Israel, intended to perform the Biblical ritual of purification, marked a major milestone in the return of the Temple Service. Controversy erupted when one of the red cows was burned in what some rabbinic authorities claimed was a practice event, while others insisted it was an actual burning, resulting in ashes that could be used to purify hundreds of thousands of people. One activist took another step forward when he enlisted a Kohen to mix the ashes with spring water, making it suitable for use, heating up the controversy that surrounds the ashes.

Iranian Politician’s Purim Threat Against Trump: Destined to End Like Haman
The threat was not delivered in the shadows or through anonymous channels. It came openly, from the floor of Iran’s parliament, issued by Hamidreza Haji Babaei, the deputy speaker of the Majlis, and it named its target without ambiguity. Babaei warned that any new American “mistake” against Iran would be met with a “decisive” response, adding a chilling promise: “In about a month, we will recite the funeral prayer for Trump, the United States, and their allies.” The timing of the statement, the identity of the speaker, and the precision of the language elevate this beyond routine Iranian bluster and place it firmly in the category of an explicit threat against the sitting president of the United States.
But it also links it to Purim

Jared Kushner’s secret Iran plan revealed
s U.S. and Iranian representatives prepare to open high-stakes negotiations in Oman, reports have surfaced that the White House is quietly developing a “day after” contingency plan. The strategy involves the formation of a transitional governing body to manage Iran in the event of the collapse of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s regime. According to a report by The National, this effort is being spearheaded by Jared Kushner, senior advisor and son-in-law to President Donald Trump. Kushner is deeply involved in assembling a group of Iranian-American business leaders.

Trump wants new long-term nuclear deal with Russia and China
President Donald Trump on Thursday urged negotiators to draft a new nuclear arms agreement rather than revive limits that had governed US and Russian deployments for more than two decades, after the last remaining pact between the two countries expired. “we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new, improved, and modernized Treaty that can last long into the future.”

Faith on the frontlines – the IDF’s spiritual revolution
When the body of the last IDF soldier was recovered from Gaza – the IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the Shechiyanu prayer which one recites upon a momentous occasion. The moment was symbolic of a much greater change the IDF has been undergoing. A noticeable spiritual awakening has been unfolding within the IDF in recent years, and it has intensified since the events of October 7. A broad cultural and emotional movement in which soldiers, commanders, and entire units are reconnecting with Jewish identity, heritage, and a sense of collective purpose.

WSJ report: Iran rejects US demand to halt enrichment in Oman talks
he Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Iran rejected US calls to halt its uranium enrichment during the indirect talks between the sides in Oman. The discussions resulted in little movement on key issues of contention, although both sides agreed to continue negotiations in order to prevent an escalation. A regional diplomat briefed by Iran later confirmed to Reuters that the Islamic Republic rejected US calls to halt uranium enrichment on its territory,

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: This is why fewer Arabs visit Temple Mount
According to Rabbi Eliyahu, the number of Arabs visiting the Temple Mount is now down by half.
Rabbi Eliyahu said that the Arab official claimed that Jews bowing on the ground on on the Temple Mount caused less Arabs to visit the site. “The reason is that you started bowing on the ground to the Holy One, Blessed Be He. When we see you bowing, we are afraid of you, because you humble yourselves before G-d. If you humble yourselves before G-d, who can stand against you? So, we don’t come anymore.”

Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens ‘massacre’ in Strait of Hormuz hours before US talks
Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf Thursday, accusing them of smuggling fuel and detaining 15 foreign crew members ahead of high-stakes U.S.–Iran talks Friday in Oman. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said it intercepted the two ships near Farsi Island, claiming they were carrying about 1 million liters of smuggled fuel.

Canadian Gun Buyback Program Is Voluntary, but Noncompliance Can Land You in Jail
Canada’s federal gun buyback program, officially known as the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP), is in a high-stakes rollout phase. As of early 2026, it has become a flashpoint for legal and political conflict between the federal government, several provinces, and law enforcement agencies.

EU Censorship Threatens Free Speech Beyond Europe, Warns US
“US lawmakers accused the EU of exporting censorship to American citizens through pressure placed on US-based technology companies.” At issue is whether foreign governments, operating through regulatory frameworks such as EU’s Digital Services Act, can shape what Americans are allowed to say, read, or publish online, even when that speech is lawful under United States law.

Rep. Andy Biggs: ‘Protect the Constitution — Or Lose It’ 
U.S. Rep Andy Biggs (R-AZ) delivered a direct warning at the launch of the Sharia-Free America Caucus: preserving the United States requires defending its constitutional framework from systems incompatible with it. Standing with fellow lawmakers, Biggs made clear that the issue is governance, the law, and the preservation of the American constitutional order.

How Did Democrats Get So Stupid?
That there are so many ignorant enough to follow the political left over the cliff isn’t a shock; public schools in Democrat-controlled cities have essentially been “ignorant factories” for decades. Manufacturing a mis-educated voting base is the surest way to ensure uninterrupted power, and it beats having to try to argue in favor of the garbage Democrats advocate for.

Nancy Guthrie’s house equipped with floodlights as authorities probe alleged ransom note clues
The alleged ransom note contains a reference to missing Nancy Guthrie’s floodlights. The 84-year-old mother of NBC news anchor Savannah Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson, Arizona, home around 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The letter says she’s safe but scared, and that she knows exactly what the demand is.” There was a demand for Bitcoin payment in the form of Bitcoin.

Operation Metro Surge: ICE Agents Arrest More than 4,000 Illegal Aliens Across Minnesota
“Despite coordinated attacks of violence against our law enforcement, our officers have made more than 4,000 arrests of illegal aliens, including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists in Minnesota since Operation Metro Surge began,” the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Tricia McLaughlin said

Anti-Israel activists plan 100‑boat flotilla to Gaza, call for global support
Organizers of an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza announced they plan to launch another mission in March, this time involving over 100 boats. Campaigners described the upcoming effort as the largest civilian‑led mobilization against Israel’s actions in Gaza and urged the international community to prevent Israeli forces from intercepting the flotilla.