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Trump demands new presidential portrait despite old one remaining secret

February 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM

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URGENT: Trump demands new presidential portrait despite old one remaining secret

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/trump-demands-new-presidential-portrait-despite-old-one-remaining-secret

Trump demands new presidential portrait, rejecting existing one by artist Ronald Sherr, amid controversy over Smithsonian's handling of his legacy.

Argentina Passes Anti-Labor Law Amid Fierce Protest and State Repression

February 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM

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Just when you think it can't get worse.

Argentina Passes Anti-Labor Law Amid Fierce Protest and State Repression

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/argentina-passes-anti-labor-law-amid-fierce-protest-and-state-repression

Greenland Is Not for Sale: An Indigenous Activist Speaks Out Against the US

February 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM

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Greenland Is Not for Sale: An Indigenous Activist Speaks Out Against the US

Another data point in a very clear trend.

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/greenland-is-not-for-sale-an-indigenous-activist-speaks-out-against-the-us

Greenlandic people assert identity.

Warren Says Trump DOJ Ouster of Antitrust Chief ‘Looks Like Corruption’ as Lobbyists, Wall St Rejoice

February 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM

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Why isn't this bigger news?

Warren Says Trump DOJ Ouster of Antitrust Chief ‘Looks Like Corruption’ as Lobbyists, Wall St Rejoice

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/warren-says-trump-doj-ouster-of-antitrust-chief-looks-like-corruption-as-lobbyis

February 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM

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War game reveals Trump would allow Russia to conquer Europe

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/war-game-reveals-trump-would-allow-russia-to-conquer-europe

#Trump #Politics

US Oil Blockade on Cuba Is Harming Hospitals, Education, and Scientific Research

February 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM

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Hard to read but necessary.

US Oil Blockade on Cuba Is Harming Hospitals, Education, and Scientific Research

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/us-oil-blockade-on-cuba-is-harming-hospitals-education-and-scientific-research

US oil blockade harms Cuba. Ambassador discusses impacts.

February 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM

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URGENT: MAGA senator caught taken money from Epstein co-conspirator before voting to block files

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/maga-senator-caught-taken-money-from-epstein-co-conspirator-before-voting-to-blo

“I Love You, So Will You Fix This for Me?”

February 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM

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How is this not front page everywhere?

“I Love You, So Will You Fix This for Me?”

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/i-love-you-so-will-you-fix-this-for-me

Donald Trump floods an individual's inbox with 12 emails in one day, including requests for a "HUGE MAGA hug" and money, sparking concerns about his behavi

Trump Has Spent $40 Million in Secretive Deals Deporting Hundreds of People to Third Countries

February 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM

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Trump Has Spent $40 Million in Secretive Deals Deporting Hundreds of People to Third Countries

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/trump-has-spent-40-million-in-secretive-deals-deporting-hundreds-of-people-to-th

Trump administration spent $40 million on secretive deportation deals.

DHS System for Confirming Voter Citizenship Is Making Widespread Mistakes

February 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM

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DHS System for Confirming Voter Citizenship Is Making Widespread Mistakes

Amplify.

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/dhs-system-for-confirming-voter-citizenship-is-making-widespread-mistakes

‘Most Vile Scumbags on Earth’: Critics Appalled by Explosive Report on Kristi Noem’s Corruption

February 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM

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‘Most Vile Scumbags on Earth’: Critics Appalled by Explosive Report on Kristi Noem’s Corruption

Not getting enough attention.

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/most-vile-scumbags-on-earth-critics-appalled-by-explosive-report-on-kristi-noem-

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces scrutiny over "outrageous corruption" with top adviser Corey Lewandowski, amid reports of luxury jet trips

February 13, 2026 at 5:19 PM

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Cool, cool, cool.

Ron Johnson Erupts During Senate Hearing as Ellison Defends Protesters’ Rights

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/ron-johnson-erupts-during-senate-hearing-as-ellison-defends-protesters-rights

Kristi Noem enrages Trump with secret 'cabinet meetings' behind president's back

February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM

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I can't stop thinking about this.

Kristi Noem enrages Trump with secret 'cabinet meetings' behind president's back

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/kristi-noem-enrages-trump-with-secret-cabinet-meetings-behind-president-s-back

Kristi Noem's secret meetings enrage Trump.

German leader rips Trump for 'rupture' between US and Europe

February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM

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Via AlterNet:

German leader rips Trump for 'rupture' between US and Europe

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/german-leader-rips-trump-for-rupture-between-us-and-europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rips Trump's policies, warning of a "rupture" between the US and Europe, citing the MAGA movement's "culture war" as a key

Massive strike at Kaiser Permanente enters third week with new unions joining the picket line

February 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM

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This story keeps getting worse.

Massive strike at Kaiser Permanente enters third week with new unions joining the picket line

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/massive-strike-at-kaiser-permanente-enters-third-week-with-new-unions-joining-th

31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers strike for safe staffing and fair wages, with 3,000 more joining the picket line.

‘My bill keeps escalating’: how Toledo, Ohio, became the epicenter of the US housing crisis

February 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM

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"‘My bill keeps escalating’: how Toledo, Ohio, became the epicenter of the US housing crisis"

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/my-bill-keeps-escalating-how-toledo-ohio-became-the-epicenter-of-the-us-housing-

#Immigration #AbolishICE #Housing

Toledo, Ohio, becomes US housing crisis epicenter as LLCs buy up thousands of homes, hiking rents and fees for tenants like Kwiona Sprott.

Republicans quietly fretting as Trump policy worsens 'shaky' economy: report

February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM

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This story keeps getting worse.

Republicans quietly fretting as Trump policy worsens 'shaky' economy: report

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/republicans-quietly-fretting-as-trump-policy-worsens-shaky-economy-report

Trump's tariffs spark anxiety among Republicans, with 6 GOP lawmakers breaking ranks to vote against the policy, citing harm to a "shaky" economy.

February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM

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Ex-GOP congressman flags 'five-alarm fire' showing Trump's base is dumping him

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/ex-gop-congressman-flags-five-alarm-fire-showing-trump-s-base-is-dumping-him

The EU’s Digital Euro Is Just a Whisker Away from Becoming a Legal Reality

February 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM

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The EU’s Digital Euro Is Just a Whisker Away from Becoming a Legal Reality

Read and share widely.

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/the-eu-s-digital-euro-is-just-a-whisker-away-from-becoming-a-legal-reality

The EU's Digital Euro is nearing legal reality, with 438 MEPs voting in favor of the project, citing the need to bolster the EU's monetary sovereignty and

Trump defends racist Obama video as 'very strong' documentation of key campaign claim

February 13, 2026 at 11:57 AM

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"Trump defends racist Obama video as 'very strong' documentation of key campaign claim"

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/trump-defends-racist-obama-video-as-very-strong-documentation-of-key-campaign-cl

Border czar Tom Homan announces end of immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

February 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM

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Hispanic Caucus warns Minneapolis: Trump aide Homan lied about ICE drawdowns before

February 13, 2026 at 11:55 AM

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Nothing to see here, obviously.

Jimmy Kimmel rips into Trump admin over 'deeply disturbing' scandal about 'spying' on Dems

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/jimmy-kimmel-rips-into-trump-admin-over-deeply-disturbing-scandal-about-spying-o

Janet Mills Runs An Ad That Is Perfect

February 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM

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Janet Mills Runs An Ad That Is Perfect

Bookmark this one.

https://www.fearjustice.com/article/janet-mills-runs-an-ad-that-is-perfect

Is America turning on birth control?

February 13, 2026 at 11:16 AM

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Every single person should read this.

Is America turning on birth control?