19 Feb 2026

Researchers in Top U.S. Labs Have Ties to Chinese Communist Party 
A new report has identified at least 21 Chinese nationals working in U.S. universities and federally funded labs whose backgrounds make them “a likely asset to the Chinese Communist Party.” The shocking development raises immediate national security concerns as evidence mounts that Beijing is using access to U.S. taxpayer-funded research to advance its military capabilities and erode America’s economic edge.

Muslim Brotherhood movement poses ‘threat to national cohesion’, French govt report says
The Muslim Brotherhood movement is a “threat to national cohesion” in France, according to a confidential government report to be examined by the Defence Council on Wednesday. The report pointed to the spread of Islamism “from the bottom up”, and said the phenomenon was gradually eroding secular values at the local level.

US urges Iran to accept Trump’s proposal in nuclear talks
It would be “very wise” for Iran to agree to Donald Trump’s proposal in negotiations with the United States. That is the message from the White House. Diplomacy is “always President Trump’s first option,” says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, adding that “it would be very wise for Iran” to reach an agreement. Otherwise, the message is that the US may attack Iran. “There are many arguments to be made for an attack,” Leavitt says.

Pope will not participate in Trump’s peace council
The Holy See is refusing due to the “special nature” of the council, which is clearly not based on the participation of states, Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said, according to Vatican News. One concern is that the Peace Council could challenge the role of the UN.

Jewish and Christian Zionists unite to defend Israel on 8th war front at first Judeo Christian Zionist Congress 
“What we need to do going forward is to reclaim the narrative of our history, of our Judeo-Christian values, of Western democracy.” This message was the overarching tone at the first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress (JCZC), held in Nashville, Tennessee, this week, as articulated by American actress Patricia Heaton, one of several prominent figures lending her voice and popularity to the new initiative.

While VP Vance touts progress in Iran talks, US and Israel prepare for military option 
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that while the negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland went well, Iran is apparently unwilling to acknowledge certain “red lines” of U.S. President Donald Trump. “The United States has certain red lines,” Vance told Fox News. “Our primary interest here is we don’t want Iran to get a nuclear weapon. We don’t want nuclear proliferation.” Vance indicated that the United States is still interested in pursuing diplomatic means for a deal, even while building up a significant military presence in the Middle East.

Trump attack on Iran appears imminent — Evangelical Johnnie Moore expects Trump to utterly vanquish Iran’s offensive capabilities 
There is growing evidence — and lots of speculation by Mideast experts, military analysts, and journalists — that an attack could happen in the coming hours or days. Sources for ALL ISRAEL NEWS keep using the word “imminently.”The Israel Defense Forces are on the highest possible alert. And U.S. military forces, naval forces, and anti-ballistic missile forces are in the region and appear to be set.

Israel boosts security nationwide as Ramadan begins amid regional and internal tensions
The month of Ramadan began this morning in Israel under heightened security across the country. Authorities have boosted readiness in Jerusalem, reinforced the Commando Brigade in Judea and Samaria [the West Bank], and deployed a significant strengthening of forces along the seam line, while the IDF remains on alert amid tensions with Iran and the possibility of regional escalation.

The Lost Tribes are coming home, but first, they must leave Egypt behind
have been blessed to get to know hundreds of Christians who read my articles because they feel spiritually drawn to Israel. This may seem counterintuitive. Yes, Jesus was Jewish, an undeniable fact that many Christians have difficulty coming to terms with. Replacement theology, one of the pillars of Catholicism and Protestantism, tries to erase the nation of Israel from the Bible and replace elements of Judaism. But suddenly, the fulfillment of God’s promise to return His people to the land of Israel posed an existential threat to the theological basis of Christianity as the replacement of the Jewish people in the covenant.

Satellite images show Iran reinforcing military and nuclear sites hit in Israeli and U.S. strikes
Satellite images show Iran has moved to reinforce a range of military and nuclear-related facilities damaged in Israeli and U.S. strikes, undertaking construction and repair projects that analysts say are intended to shield key infrastructure as diplomatic engagement with Washington continues. At the Parchin military complex, imagery indicates that a structure reportedly hit by Israel in October 2024 has been sealed beneath a concrete layer and covered with soil, effectively masking it from aerial observation.

Syrians back peace deal with Israel, resent Hezbollah’s presence – poll
A plurality of Syrians back normalizing relations with Israel, ending the state of war that has persisted since 1948, a new poll shows, while the vast majority of the country expressed resentment toward the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah’s presence in their country. On Tuesday, the Council for a Secure America released the results from polls conducted in Lebanon and Syria in January by the YouGov polling institute. The poll found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of Syrians support Damascus signing a new security deal with Israel, up from 60% in a similar poll conducted in October.

Israel’s man on the Board of Peace
When Israeli billionaire real estate magnate Yakir Gabay received a call last fall at his home in Cyprus from Jared Kushner asking him to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, he accepted it with aplomb.

US Energy Secretary: We will stop Iran’s nuclear march one way or the other
The United States will prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons “one way or the other,” US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned on Wednesday. Speaking at an International Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting in Paris and quoted by AFP, Wright underscored the administration’s unwavering stance against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. US President Donald Trump “believes firmly we cannot have a nuclear-armed Iran,” Wright stated. “They’ve been very clear about what they would do with nuclear weapons. It’s entirely unacceptable.”

F-22s in the sky, Tomahawks at sea: How a US strike on Iran could begin
Trump has sent a ‘beautiful armada’ of fighter jets, warships, submarines and aircraft carriers to the Middle East; officials warn it could soon act, with carriers able to launch thousands of sorties and Tomahawk strikes deep into Iran

Iran urges Hezbollah to enter potential war, Israel sends clear message
Unlike during the 12-day war, Tehran now wants the Shiite terrorist group to take part in any future confrontation with Israel, and Israeli officials have warned Hezbollah that if it intervenes the blow will be very painful, while also preparing for possible involvement by the Houthis and other Iranian proxies

GOP Demands Investigation, Arrest After Soros-Backed Philly DA Vows To ‘Hunt Down’ ICE Agents
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is under fire after saying he would “hunt down” federal immigration agents, remarks that have prompted a Republican congressman to call for a criminal investigation. Krasner made the comments during a public appearance at Penn Square last week, where he described ICE agents as “a small bunch of wannabe Nazis.” He added, “if we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities.”

Turkey Accuses European Parliament Of ‘Interference’ Amid Mounting Scrutiny Over Expulsions Of Christians
The Turkish government has formally rejected the European Parliament’s recent resolution condemning targeted expulsions from the country “carried out under unsubstantiated national-security pretexts and without due process” for foreign Christians, in addition to journalists. The European Parliament adopted the resolution by an overwhelming margin (502 votes in favor and 2 against) signaling broad cross-party concern over what lawmakers described as the misuse of national security frameworks to restrict fundamental rights, including freedom of religion.

Floods during 2025–26 rainy season leave 223 dead and 860,000 affected across Mozambique
This has occurred since October 2025, according to the National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD). Heavy rainfall, river overflows, and cyclone impacts have displaced more than 392,000 people, destroyed thousands of homes, and inundated over 554,000 ha (1.37 million acres) of agricultural land.

Now They Are Actually Admitting There Is A Massive “Gravity Hole” Underneath Antarctica?
For decades, we were told to ignore strange reports about Antarctica. Experts said  nothing unusual was going on, nothing to be concerned about. We couldn’t go investigate for ourselves, because there are 72 areas of Antarctica only those with a special permit are allowed to enter. And if you try to fly to Antarctica without authorization, you will get into all sorts of trouble.

US Withdrawing All Forces from Syria, Over a Year After Regime Change By Proxy War
US forces, after many years, has withdrawn from the Al-Tanf Garrison base in southern Syria near the border of Iraq and Jordan. US troops had long operated out of Tanf to pressure Assad’s gov’t as part of the long-running US-backed regime change project. We primarily trained and funded the Syrian Free Army – an umbrella group of various factions, among them jihadists.

Mamdani Taps ‘Abolish ICE’ Activist/Former CAIR Employee Faiza Ali as NYC’s New Chief Immigration Officer
He put a chicken hawk in charge of the hen house. Islamo-communist NYC Mayor Mamdani has done just that once again by tapping Faiza Ali as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. She’s a rabid “Abolish ICE” activist with a long history of cop hatred. She also used to work for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a front for Muslim terrorists.

US Pentagon Moves to Blacklist Anthropic AI for Refusing to Spy on Americans
The US Dept of Defense is considering blacklisting one of America’s leading AI companies after it refused to let military use its technology without ethical limits. Anthropic says usage limits are essential to protect against mass surveillance and creating autonomous weapons. The Pentagon is reportedly considering designating the company a “supply chain risk” and severing ties.

Final Pieces Moving Into Place for Potential Attack on Iran
A large wave of American airpower is heading toward the Middle East to bolster forces already there as President Trump considers an attack against Iran. Online flight trackers show Raptors, Fighting Falcons, Sentry radar planes, and a spy plane in transit across the Atlantic or newly arrived in Europe. In addition, a guided missile destroyer.

Satellite images reportedly show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid US tensions
Iran recently built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered it in soil, advancing work at a location bombed by Israel in 2024 amid tensions with the US. Iran also buried tunnel entrances at a nuclear site bombed by the US during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran, fortified tunnel entrances near another, and repaired missile bases struck in the conflict.

Surprising Revival: Gen Z Men & Highly Educated Lead Return to Religion
For the first time in decades, Pew Research notes, in the U.S. at least, Christianity has stopped its nosedive as more people begin to see the efficacy and the rewards of religious faith and practice. One startling finding in America and abroad is that, contrary to past assertions, today the faithful are not poor and ignorant but increasingly from the educated upper middle class.

18 Feb 2026

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.