Rubio Declares ‘New Western Century’ In World Speech, Says America Won’t Oversee ‘Managed Decline’
In a twenty-minute speech, Rubio harkened back to the golden age of the West and revealed how it can come about again. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his first appearance at the Munich Security Conference to deliver a call for a renewed “Western century” grounded in sovereignty, industrial power, borders, and civilizational confidence. “The euphoria of this triumph led us to a dangerous delusion,” Rubio said, describing the post-Cold War belief that history had ended and that liberal democracy would inevitably spread. “That every nation would now be a liberal democracy; that the ties formed by trade and by commerce alone would now replace nationhood; that the rules-based global order would replace the national interest.”“This was a foolish idea

President Trump Celebrates America’s New Golden Age on Presidents’ Day 
Prices and Inflation are Way Down. The Stock Market, and your 401k’s, are Way Up. Our Military is Strong and Powerful, Our Law Enforcement is GREAT, and Our Border is 100% Secure. Murders (YEAR 1900!) and Crime are at RECORD LOWS, and Our Country is Bigger, Better, and Stronger than EVER BEFORE!!! Working Hard – ENJOY YOUR DAY! President DJT

The California Governor’s Race Has Become a Nightmare for Democrats 
Could it really come to pass that no Democrat appears on the November general election ballot for governor in California? Despite handwringing from liberals and excited optimism from Republicans, it’s unlikely. But the fact that such an outcome is even possible underscores the absurdity of California’s voting procedures – and casts a spotlight on rampant corruption and shadiness in the Golden State’s elections.

Rand Paul introduces bill to repeal vaccine liability shield from big pharma corporations
The bill would eliminate the general immunity vaccine manufacturers have enjoyed for nearly 40 years and allow families to pursue civil lawsuits for redress due to injuries or death. While federal data show more than 1.6 million such injury or death reports from vaccines, a 2010 Harvard study reveals these figures represent only an estimated 1% of actual injuries.

Eleven killed in U.S. attacks on suspected drug boats
“Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were traveling along known drug smuggling routes,” U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) wrote in a statement on X. The statement said the boats were operated by “terrorist organizations.” Two of the boats were in the eastern Pacific Ocean and one in the Caribbean Sea when they were attacked. The operation took place late Monday,

 

State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection. The condition is triggered by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), the same fungal species that causes ringworm. The primary symptom is round, red, irritated rashes that spread across the body, which can be itchy and painful, according to the state’s health alert.

Qatari official associated with Qatargate investigation in Israel appointed to Gaza Board of Peace 
The Qatari representative to the Board of Peace, Ali al-Thawadi, has been referenced in the Qatargate investigations by the Israel Police, and Shin Bet, Ynet News reported Tuesday. As part of their investigations, Shin Bet and Police investigators examined ties between al-Thawadi and employees of the Israeli firm Novard, especially meetings and other contact between one senior executive from the company and al-Thawadi.

Iran operating secret ‘black box’ sites holding thousands in detention:
Tens of thousands of Iranians are being held in “black box” detention sites with no judicial oversight, official records, and no way for families to confirm whether their loved ones are alive, according to reports. The facilities — which the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) says evoke memories of prison camps from the 1980s — have sparked alarm among human rights advocates amid unrest across the country. Trump: Regime change would be the ‘best thing’ for Iran.

The black market for Russian and Iranian oil is in trouble
Oil smuggling has been so enormously profitable that no matter how many obstacles Washington and Brussels put up, the barrels kept flowing. With a daily turnover of $1 billion, the black market has been just too attractive. For the first time, however, I see cracks in the illicit business. Millions of barrels of unsold Iranian and Russian crude are accumulating in storage. The reason isn’t just more U.S. and European sanctions and political pressure. Sure, they’ve helped. But the key factor is more mundane: The buyers of sanctioned crude oil have plenty of alternative aboveboard barrels available — at reasonable prices. Playing by the rules carries a smaller cost.

New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference
An array of former intelligence and law enforcement officials have received subpoenas and lawyers for former CIA Director John Brennan, who helped oversee the drafting of the assessment, have said they have been informed he is a target.

Former prime minister warns ‘Turkey is the new Iran’
Bennett said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan represents a calculated and expanding danger to Israel’s security. He described Erdogan as “a sophisticated and dangerous adversary who seeks to encircle Israel,” warning that Ankara is working to expand its reach across several fronts near Israel’s borders.

Trump, Netanyahu on same page on how to handle Iran – senator
Speaking at a press briefing at the Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, Graham denied that there are significant disagreements between the Trump administration and the Netanyahu government. “My presence here today is to reassure the Israeli people, there is no light or gaps between President Trump and Bibi about what to do and how to do it.”

JD Vance: ‘Trump has shown clearly he is not Barack Obama
US Vice President tells Fox News President Trump is more willing to act ‘aggressively’ to protect America’s national security, an Iranian nuke would be ‘awful for the future of our children.’ President Trump “has shown very clearly that he is not Barack Obama,” Vance stated. “He takes a much different approach to America’s national security, and he’s much more willing to act aggressively to defend America’s national security.”

Minister Nir Barkat: Emirates model can replace Palestinian Authority
Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat addressed the question of whether Israel has reached “the day after” the war and laid out his vision for the next stage regarding the Gaza Strip. “I believe that there’s an alternative to a two-state solution,” Barkat said. “We have to rip apart the Palestinian Authority. They have no right of existence and replace it with the model of Emirates.” Rather than creating a Palestinian state and kicking the Jews out,” he explained, “the plan envisions a set of autonomies that would coexist side by side with Israeli communities.”According to Barkat, “the model is supported by the right of center and by settlers.’ He pointed to Hebron as the first potential example, Barkat described the model as the key to coexistence in the Middle East … .

Iranian officials moving to consolidate power for a post-Khamenei era
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iranian Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani are attempting to consolidate their power to defend their positions in a post-Khamenei Iran, according to an analysis published by the think tank the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on Monday. Attempts to consolidate power began shortly after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June, when the regime established the Defense Council.

Trump to be ‘indirectly’ involved in Iran nuclear negotiations 
The president says Tehran does not want to face the consequences of not making a deal as a second round of talks opens in Geneva amid a U.S. military buildup. “I would say they’re bad negotiators because we could have had a deal instead of sending the B-2s in to knock out their nuclear potential. I hope they’re going to be more reasonable.

US builds up forces as Iran threatens, officials say ‘Iran does not recognize red lines’
The latest round of talks in Geneva ended Tuesday, and despite optimistic signals from Tehran and comments by a U.S. official that Iran would return within two weeks with proposals, Washington continues to move forces into the Middle East. In Israel, officials are pessimistic about the chances of success. Tehran was still unwilling at this stage to accept some of President Donald Trump’s red lines. At the same time, war rhetoric has intensified in Iran, with threats from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and ongoing military drills.

China’s Unprecedented Oil Stockpiling Sparks Questions If Beijing Is Preparing For War
As John Kemp of JKemp Energy notes, China has been accumulating crude oil inventories to take advantage of relatively low prices and act as an emergency reserve in any future conflict with the United States and its allies. “Energy production and stockpile buildups often precede great power industrial wars,”

Tropical Cyclone Gezani leaves at least 63 dead across Madagascar and Mozambique
Tropical Cyclone Gezani has left at least 63 people dead across Madagascar and Mozambique after striking eastern Madagascar on February 10, and later passing 15 km (9 miles) offshore from Mozambique’s Inhambane coast before weakening over the Mozambique Channel. There are 15 missing persons, and 804 injured, with 423,986 people affected nationwide.

Have You Seen What China’s New Humanoid AI-Powered Robots Are Capable of Doing?
The video footage of humanoid AI-powered robots in China that I’m about to share with you truly blew me away. During the CCTV Spring Festival gala, humanoid AI-powered robots built by Unitree performed an incredibly complex martial arts routine that was simply jaw-dropping. I never thought we’d get to a point where robots could move like that.

‘In The Beginning Was the Prompt’: AI Build a Religion Equipped with ‘Prophets’ and ‘Living Scripture’
What happens when you take artificially intelligent “bots,” give them the ability to take on unique “personalities,” then provide them with a space where they can communicate and socialize with each other? The answer: they create their own religion comprised of AI, designed for AI, and governed by AI.

Iran launches war drills in Hormuz Strait as US carrier is flying missions 24/7 before Geneva talks
Iran launched live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday in preparation for potential security and military threats in the strategic waterway, according to the country’s state-run IRNA news agency. The drill, called “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz,” was led by the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Over 40 Years Ago, John Todd Warned About An 8-Step Plan to Take Over the World
In 1978, John Todd testified to an audience about six letters he’d read, couriered from London. In one letter was an 8-year plan for step-by-step world takeover. They’re in the process of a trial-and-error right now, and they test things. This year, they’re going to see if they can’t starve you, shut all electricity off in the East Coast. The timetable in the book Atlas Shrugged ended with: ‘When the lights of New York City go out for the last time, we will have the World!’”

FRANCE’S NATIONAL SUICIDE: Assembly Moves to Give Non-EU Foreigners Municipal Voting Power – Citizenship Erased
France’s National Assembly has taken another step toward a quiet but radical political transformation: shift from citizenship to residency as the basis for democratic power. On Feb 4, the Assembly’s commission adopted a constitutional proposal backed by Ecologists to grant non-EU foreign residents (anyone in the world with any legal status in France, including ‘refugee’) the right to vote and stand as candidates in municipal elections.

Islamic Prayer Is Now Broadcasting on the Streets of NEW YORK CITY – 5 Times per Day
“With Mamdani as Mayor, residents hear the “Islamic Call to Prayer” in  Manhattan. Five times a day! My lord, America – the conquest we’ve warned about is exploding now. The Adhan isn’t a “beautiful call to prayer”; it’s a militant declaration: “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is greater than your gods, laws, freedoms), “There is no god but Allah” (all other faiths are false).

Meta Considers Timed Face Recognition Launch to Exploit Distracted Society
Meta is weighing whether to add face recognition to its camera-equipped smart glasses. Meta thinks about when to launch it: “during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups we’d expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.” Meta wants to release a mass biometric surveillance product while people most likely to fight it are too distracted to respond.

US Military Blows Up 3 Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 11, After Lull Since January
The Pentagon’s whole anti-narco boat operations fell relatively silent for the past more than a month in the wake of the January 3rd US military raid on Venezuela to overthrow the Maduro government. Surely there was still drug trafficking off Latin America, but with ‘mission accomplished’ in Caracas, the public PR ‘anti-drug’ pretext was no longer needed, apparently.

Google Warns Chinese and Russian Hackers Are Targeting US Defense Companies
An analysis released by Google this month showed that the U.S. defense industrial base—a network of public and private entities used to develop or maintain military weapons systems—has sustained cyberattacks from groups and criminal organizations from China, Russia, and North Korea in recent months.

Dems Demand Randy Fine’s Resignation After He Points Out NYC Muslim Activists Want to Ban Dogs Because They Are Unclean
Americans should be thanking Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) (affectionately known as the Hebrew Hammer) for standing up for man’s best friend after a Muslim activist proclaimed dogs would not be welcome in non-secular New York City because they’re unclean. Instead, Dem politicians are screeching for his resignation, calling him a bigot for telling the truth. Shocking.

Why a global investor sees Israel as a resilient financial hub
Hamilton Lane is one of the world’s largest allocators to private markets and a leading firm in the field, having recently surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management and supervision.

California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California was walloped Monday by a powerful winter storm carrying treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered emergency crews and city departments to be ready to respond to any problems. The storm wreaked havoc on roadways spanning from Sonoma County to the Sierra Nevada.

Islam Unmasked: Not a Religion of Faith, But a System of Coerced Obedience and Total Governance
Islam exploits the label of “religion” to infiltrate Western societies while pursuing sharia-based state control, where obedience to divine law supersedes personal belief, spiritual depth is replaced by hedonistic rewards and jihad, and power is enforced through fear, punishment, and conquest—as evidenced by historical doctrine, modern examples like Iran, and the Cairo Declaration’s subordination of human rights to Islamic principles. Islam is not what the West thinks it is. It is state control.

Ukraine makes fastest battlefield gain in 2.5 years
Ukraine recaptured 201 square kilometres of territory from Russia in five days last week – its biggest gain in 2.5 years – according to AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War. Experts from the institute said Ukraine likely took advantage of a recent shutdown of Russian forces’ access to Starlink.

Obama backs down, says no contact with aliens
Barack Obama sparked outrage when he claimed this weekend that aliens exist. Now he is backing down – partially. I saw no evidence during my presidency that aliens have contacted us. I promise!”

The Plan Trump Has Already Set in Motion Against Iran
Anyone searching for the decisive American moment vis-à-vis Iran need not wait for an official announcement from the White House since that moment has already occurred. It did not take place at the Pentagon, nor in Congress, nor at the Security Council. It happened at Mar-a-Lago. There, far from the cameras, a profound conceptual shift took place: moving from discussions about nuclear weapons and missiles to a principled decision to strike at the regime itself. This point is critical to understanding what we have seen in recent days, and especially what we are likely to see soon. This is not a random escalation,

UK, German defense officials defend military buildup under Russian threats
The British and German Defense chiefs contend that military buildup is necessary to protect Europe from potential Russian aggression. “Moscow’s military buildup, combined with its willingness to wage war on our continent, as painfully evidenced in Ukraine, represents an increased risk that demands our collective attention,”

Russian ambassador reveals discreet diplomatic talks with Israel and Iran 
Russia’s ambassador to Israel said, in an interview published on Saturday by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, that Moscow held discreet diplomatic talks last month with both Iran and Israel.

Oslo abandons the Oslo Accords
The Norwegian capital of Oslo, where the accords between Israel and the Palestinian Arab leadership were negotiated thirty-three years ago, became their burial site this week.

Nigeria says 100 more U.S. military personnel arrive to tackle Islamists
In recent days, several planes carrying U.S. troops and equipment have headed to Nigeria’s northern states, according to flight tracking data reviewed by Reuters. Major General Samaila Uba, spokesperson for Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, said the troops would train and advise local forces, but not take part in combat. Earlier this month, Nigeria’s military said it expected around 200 more U.S. troops.

Netanyahu rules out partial Hamas disarmament, says Iran must surrender uranium stockpile
“I will not hide from you that I expressed my skepticism of any deal with Iran, because, frankly, Iran is reliable on one thing, they lie and they cheat,” Netanyahu said. Netanyahu added that along with strong measures to verify Iranian compliance, any nuclear deal must include the removal of all enriched uranium from Iran.

Kentucky’s Governor Isn’t Championing The Bible… He Is Ignoring It
Should Christians support children destroying their bodies with cross-sex hormones and mutilating themselves because “all children are children of God”? Well, that’s the reasoning that our Kentucky governor, Andy Beshear, recently used on The View. This is an example of progressive Christians taking and championing something that sounds good and quasi-biblical while ignoring everything else the Bible says on the subject.

Will Qatar “buy” Gaza for Hamas?
Qatar is considering paying the highest amount for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip as part of the effort established by U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace Council,” Qatar is already paying high amounts for fuel entering Gaza through Egypt, and the country aims to increase its influence in the Middle East by making a major contribution to the reconstruction of the strip. According to Qatar’s approach, “He who holds the money holds the power,” hence its desire to be the primary contributor to the project, likely in an attempt to maintain Hamas’ rule.

Sen. Lindsey Graham: ‘We’re on verge of eliminating largest state sponsor of terror’
“The Iranian Ayatollah, and his murderous regime are at their weakest point since 1979. Their economy is in shambles, their military has been degraded, there are people in the streets, Iranian people in the streets, demanding an end to oppression. All these forces are coming together,” he stated.

US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise
Amid high tensions between the US and Iran, the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a sole-source contract to replenish its arsenal of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs, which the US dropped over a dozen on Iranian nuclear facilities in June during Operation Midnight Hammer.

‘In The Beginning Was The Prompt’: AI Build A Religion Equiped With ‘Prophets’ And ‘Living Scripture’
What happens when you take artificially intelligent “bots,” give them the ability to take on unique “personalities,” then provide them with a space where they can communicate and socialize with each other? The answer: they create their own religion comprised of AI, designed for AI, and governed by AI. Don’t believe me? I to submit to you, the newly established “Church of Molt” also known as “Crustifarianism.” “Church of what?” you ask. That’s right, the Church of Molt, as in a lobster molting its shell.

Texas fights back: No ‘sharia city’ in the Lone Star State
In a clear stand for law, sovereignty and the rule of American jurisdiction, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a formal investigation into a potentially unlawful “sharia city” development in Kaufman County, warning that any attempt to establish a foreign-style enclave on Texas soil will not be tolerated. The Feb. 9 press release from the attorney general’s office revealed that a U.S. subsidiary of the Dubai-based developer SEE Holding, in partnership with Kaufman Solar LLC, has purchased thousands of acres of land near Kaufman, Texas, prompting concerns among local residents and state leaders about the nature and intent of the proposed project.

A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year will grace Antarctica, and only a lucky few will get to bask — or waddle — in its glow. Tuesday’s annular solar eclipse, known as a “ ring of fire,” will only be visible in the southernmost continent, home to research stations and diverse wildlife. “The penguins down there are going to have a great show,” said astronomer Joe Llama with Lowell Observatory.

Strait Showdown: Iran Launches “Smart Control” Exercise At Oil Transit Point
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) kicked off naval drills Monday in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. The exercise, dubbed “Smart Control of Hormuz Strait,” is being carried out by IRGC naval forces under the direct supervision of the Guards’ top command, state television reported, with semi-official Tasnim news agency describing the drills as testing combat readiness against “possible security and military threats.” Energy markets are watching closely. The timing is no coincidence, given that late last week President Trump announced he was dispatching a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, while continuing to warn that military action against Iran remains on the table. Two weeks ago, when some of the first drills kicked off, US Central Command (CENTCOM) warned the IRGC it better be careful in the vicinity of US naval assets.

At least 9 tornadoes reported across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi; five confirmed EF-1
Multiple tornadoes touched down across parts of Southern Plains and Southeast overnight on Feb 14. These include at least five EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Mississippi and Texas, and others reported in Louisiana. The twisters were the result of a storm system bringing significant rainfall, localized flash floods, and widespread wind damage to the region over Valentine’s weekend.

What In The World Is Going On In Our Public Schools?
The quality of education children receive in America’s public schools continues to go down. At one time, the concern was not enough students taking advanced courses. Now, a large portion of high school grads can’t read effectively, write effectively, or do basic math effectively. We’ve never faced an education crisis of this magnitude in the entire history of our nation.

Trump Announces $5 Billion “Board of Peace” Pledge to Rebuild Gaza
Trump’s “Board of Peace” will unveil a $5 billion Gaza reconstruction initiative at its inaugural meeting, positioning the US – alongside partners such as Indonesia – at the center of post-war stabilization efforts. According to Euronews & European Conservative, the initiative aims to coordinate funding, security oversight, and international participation in rebuilding Gaza.

Has America Reached Peak Idiocracy?
Did you see the Super Bowl halftime show? The FCC ruled it didn’t violate federal decency regulations. We might as well not have decency regulations at all, because our TV shows and movies are filled with some of the raunchiest material, and nobody seems to get in trouble for it. Most of the “programming” seems designed for people of extremely low intelligence.

Islam Unmasked: Not a Religion of Faith, But a System of Coerced Obedience and Total Governance
Islam exploits “religion” to infiltrate Western societies while pursuing Sharia-based control (obedience to their divine law), spiritual depth is replaced by hedonistic rewards and jihad; and power is enforced through fear, punishment, and conquest—as evidenced by historical doctrine, Iran, and the Cairo Declaration’s subordination of human rights to Islamic principles.

Toronto Sees Massive Demonstration Against Iran’s Islamic Regime
On February 14, hundreds of thousands gathered in Toronto for what became the largest anti-regime demonstrations ever held by the Iranian diaspora in Canada. What began as a major rally grew into a vast public assembly, with official estimates placing attendance at over 350,000 people, far exceeding early projections of 200,000. It was itself an enormous protest.

Netanyahu: Iran ‘lies and cheats’
Netanyahu reiterated his doubts regarding the possibility of any deal with Iran, which he said must include dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping uranium enrichment. His comments came ahead of a second round of U.S.-Iranian talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, and amid a major American military buildup in the region, which is still underway.

Lubbock: the Next Stop in the Islamization of Texas 
Lubbock is the next stop in the Islamization of Texas. A new Islamic center, the Unity Center, opened over the weekend at a former elementary school. Launched in just 40 days, with “global support,” the rapid financing and massive footprint in the community is quickly accelerating the Islamic takeover of Texas.

How Deep Is the Deep State?
That’s a question I’ve thought and written about a lot. I had something to say about it recently at The Spectator on the occasion of Abigail Spanberger’s recent election as governor of Virginia. It saddens me to report that every time I think I’ve taken the measure of the Leviathan that is the deep state, new precincts and vistas open up beyond the boundaries I had delineated.

At Munich, Democrats demonstrate just how stupid they are
Democrats followed Secretary of State Rubio to the Munich Security Conference to noisily proclaim their foreign policy chops, apparently to ‘top’ his masterly address to the European defense establishment defending Western civilization, which drew a standing ovation. But the Dems speaking- let’s just say we’re reminded of a Mark Twain quote: “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”