Month: February 2026

Germany Orders Hundreds of Kamikaze Drones

Germany's budget committee cleared roughly a half billion euro to buy loitering attack drones for Bundeswehr units in Lithuania, with options to expand purchases and strict reporting requirements to parliament.

Omar Yells During Trump State Of The Union

During President Trump’s State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar loudly objected to remarks about Somalia and immigration. The moment captured how charged the chamber remains and comes as Omar faces separate financial scrutiny.

Gold Medals, Standing? Democrats Mostly Seated

The U.S. men’s hockey team, fresh off Olympic gold, was honored at the State of the Union. They received loud cheers and chants. Many Democrats remained seated, prompting partisan backlash and questions about politicizing sports.

Rep. Al Green Ejected From SOTU Again

Rep. Al Green was removed from the State of the Union after unfurling a banner that protested a social media image tied to a video shared by President Trump. The scene sparked applause and chants in the chamber and a steady round of political theater.

Newsom Targets Harris in Sharp Political Jibe

Gavin Newsom took a jab at Kamala Harris, pointing to her early ties to San Francisco politics and Willie Brown while on his book tour. The remark spotlights old political patronage and why childhood headlines still get air time in 2026.

Trump Says Supreme Court Will Get It Wrong

After a recent Supreme Court tariff ruling, President Trump predicted the justices will again reach the wrong outcome on his bid to end birthright citizenship by executive order. The legal fight is playing out in courts while Washington argues about timing, meaning, and political fallout.