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March 1, 2026
Crockett & Talarico on Iran war
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@crockett.house.gov) 2026-02-28T14:29:53.293Z
The self-proclaimed President of peace is once again starting illegal wars without Congressional authorization. This is not what the American people asked for.
Time and time again, Trump has proven that he is not interested in or capable of putting America First. Our soldiers will have to put their lives on the line to defend his reckless decisions. Congress must pass a War Powers Resolution to rein in this dangerous overreach before more damage is done.
Time and time again, Trump has proven that he is not interested in or capable of putting America First. Our soldiers will have to put their lives on the line to defend his reckless decisions. Congress must pass a War Powers Resolution to rein in this dangerous overreach before more damage is done.
No more forever wars.
— James Talarico (@jamestalarico.bsky.social) 2026-02-28T16:25:12.932Z
No more forever wars.
February 28, 2026
Why are they still protesting Harris?
February 28, 2026
Biden and Harris never would have done this
Everyone here knows that. Trump voters and anyone who didnt vote for Harris have blood on their hands.
February 28, 2026
The Doctor's Speech
February 26, 2026
California Primary Polling
This is not good.

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/governor/general/2026/california/open_primary
Except for Swalwell and Porter, all the other Democrats need to drop out or California could end up with a Republican Governor.
February 22, 2026
Do you support Medicare for All?
February 19, 2026
How many House seat will Democrats flip in the midterms?
February 18, 2026
MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Nixed From 'Future of Journalism' Talk
MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Nixed From Future of Journalism Talk
Wiktoria Gucia
A talk on the future of journalism by the editor-in-chief of CBS News was canceled as her network is in chaos.
The lecture from Bari Weiss, 41, at the University of California, Los Angeles, was scheduled to take place on Feb. 27. The event was part of a memorial lecture series honoring journalist Daniel Pearl, whose death at the hands of militants in Karachi made him a symbol of press freedom.
The cancellation notice was posted on a UCLA website and detailed that current ticket holders for the event would receive a full reimbursement.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-curious-cbs-news-boss-bari-weiss-nixed-from-on-future-of-journalism-talk/
Wiktoria Gucia
A talk on the future of journalism by the editor-in-chief of CBS News was canceled as her network is in chaos.
The lecture from Bari Weiss, 41, at the University of California, Los Angeles, was scheduled to take place on Feb. 27. The event was part of a memorial lecture series honoring journalist Daniel Pearl, whose death at the hands of militants in Karachi made him a symbol of press freedom.
The cancellation notice was posted on a UCLA website and detailed that current ticket holders for the event would receive a full reimbursement.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-curious-cbs-news-boss-bari-weiss-nixed-from-on-future-of-journalism-talk/
February 18, 2026
In other news

CNN Rewrites Its Rules After Jake Tapper's Biden Book Fiasco
CNN Rewrites Its Rules After Jake Tappers Biden Book Fiasco
The anchor is said to be very, very unhappy at the networks new policy on self-promotion.
Cameron Adams
CNN is reportedly tightening up its rules on staff hawking their own products on air after Jake Tappers intense promotion of his book on Joe Biden turned into a rolling infomercial.
Tapper, 56, is the host of CNNs The Lead, as well as being a prolific author. Last May, he released Original Sin: President Bidens Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, written with reporter Alex Thompson.
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That included a five-minute-long segment on CNNs State of the Union where Tapper promoted his book days ahead of its May release, reading out excerpts and interviewing politicians about some of the content of the tome.
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CNNs editorial platforms are meant to distribute and showcase CNNs journalism that our audience comes to CNN for because they know content we present goes through our editorial review, the guide states.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/cnn-forces-internal-change-after-jake-tapper-book-fiasco/
The anchor is said to be very, very unhappy at the networks new policy on self-promotion.
Cameron Adams
CNN is reportedly tightening up its rules on staff hawking their own products on air after Jake Tappers intense promotion of his book on Joe Biden turned into a rolling infomercial.
Tapper, 56, is the host of CNNs The Lead, as well as being a prolific author. Last May, he released Original Sin: President Bidens Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, written with reporter Alex Thompson.
...
That included a five-minute-long segment on CNNs State of the Union where Tapper promoted his book days ahead of its May release, reading out excerpts and interviewing politicians about some of the content of the tome.
...
CNNs editorial platforms are meant to distribute and showcase CNNs journalism that our audience comes to CNN for because they know content we present goes through our editorial review, the guide states.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/cnn-forces-internal-change-after-jake-tapper-book-fiasco/
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