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US Faces Elevated Terrorism Threats Amid Iran War, Domestic Incidents
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US Faces Elevated Terrorism Threats Amid Iran War, Domestic Incidents

The US is experiencing elevated terrorism threats, with federal authorities linking domestic incidents like bomb plots in New York and a ramming attack in Michigan to the backdrop of the ongoing Iran war and cuts at the FBI and Justice Department.

The Kremlin spent years building a messenger to replace Telegram. Now it’s reportedly telling soldiers the substitute is too insecure to use at the front.
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The Kremlin spent years building a messenger to replace Telegram. Now it’s reportedly telling soldiers the substitute is too insecure to use at the front.

Russian troops fighting in Ukraine have been advised to stop using Max — the Kremlin-backed “national messenger” app designed to replace Telegram — because it is not secure enough, the independent outlet Mediazona reports. The guidance comes as federal authorities have been throttling Telegram since summer 2025, triggering a backlash from pro-war commentators who say the app remains soldiers’ most reliable means of frontline communication. The Federal Security Service (FSB) has warned separat...

White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Suspect Identified, Rumors Swirl
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White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting: Suspect Identified, Rumors Swirl

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the identification of suspect Cole Allen and sparked widespread online rumors. The event prompted an investigation and various reactions regarding the alleged gunman's background and the incident's nature.

Feds Expose $50M Hospice Scam, Arrest Eight in Los Angeles
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Feds Expose $50M Hospice Scam, Arrest Eight in Los Angeles

Federal authorities in Los Angeles have arrested eight individuals in connection with an alleged $50 million hospice fraud scheme. Prosecutors claim the scheme exploited Medicare through cash kickbacks and the provision of fake care to healthy patients.

Trump administration to drop charges against US veteran who burned flag
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Trump administration to drop charges against US veteran who burned flag

Federal authorities are moving to dismiss charges against Army veteran Jay Carey, who burned an American flag near the White House in protest of a Trump executive order, an act he stated was to demonstrate the sanctity of the First Amendment.

Trump Calls In FEMA To Respond To Sewage Disaster In Potomac River
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Trump Calls In FEMA To Respond To Sewage Disaster In Potomac River

Trump Calls In FEMA To Respond To Sewage Disaster In Potomac River Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump is directing federal emergency teams to respond to a sewage spill on the Potomac River, calling it a “massive ecological disaster” and blaming local leaders for not handling the crisis, which began nearly a month ago. “There is a massive Ecological Disaster unfolding in the Potomac River as a result of the Gross Mismanagement of Local Democrat Leaders, particularly, Governor Wes Moore, of Maryland,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Feb. 16. Moore’s office didn’t immediately return a request for comment on Trump’s statement. On Jan. 19, a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line collapsed, causing the failure of a 60-year-old, 72-inch concrete pipeline along the Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland. Over 250 million gallons of sewage poured into the Potomac River in one of the largest spills in U.S. history, according to University of Maryland researchers. Water samples collected at the site show high levels of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, the bacteria that causes staph infections, researchers reported. “People coming into contact with the impacted water or land are at risk of becoming infected with these bacteria, which can lead to serious health conditions,” said Dr. Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, a microbiologist and assistant professor at the university. Trump said the spill was the “result of incompetent local and state management of essential waste management systems.” “It is clear local authorities cannot adequately handle this calamity,” Trump stated. “Therefore, I am directing federal authorities to immediately provide all necessary management, direction, and coordination to protect the Potomac, the water supply in the Capital region, and our treasured National Resources in our Nation’s Capital City.” Despite state and local leaders not asking for federal assistance, Trump said he “cannot allow incompetent local ‘leadership’ to turn the river in the heart of Washington into a disaster zone.” The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will play a key role in coordinating the response, the president stated. FEMA and DHS are facing a partial funding lapse as Democrats in the U.S. Senate demand changes to immigration enforcement. Crews work to keep raw sewage from flowing into the Potomac River after a pipeline rupture, in Glen Echo, Md., on Jan. 23, 2026. Cliff Owen/AP Photo According to Virginia’s health department, the utility DC Water is handling repairs to the pipe, while Maryland has regulatory authority over the Potomac River for recreational advisories, water quality monitoring, and issuing bans on shellfish harvesting. The Virginia Health Department was working with the Maryland departments of Health and the Environment during the crisis. DC Water has stated that drinking water is not affected by the incident. The nearest Virginia location using the Potomac River as a primary source of water is the city of Fairfax, with an intake located several miles upstream of where the sewage spill entered the river, according to Virginia. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:40

Child Reunited with Mother After Alleged Parental Kidnapping to Cuba by Transgender Parent
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Child Reunited with Mother After Alleged Parental Kidnapping to Cuba by Transgender Parent

A 10-year-old Utah child has been reunited with their mother after federal authorities alleged the child was taken to Cuba by their transgender parent and partner during a planned camping trip, sparking an international parental kidnapping investigation. The FBI conducted a rare mission to Cuba to recover the child, who was allegedly taken abroad amid fears of gender transition surgery.