WEAR A MASKπ· WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF
FEBRUARY IS HEARTπ HEALTH MONTH, BLACK HISTORY MONTH
& CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH.π
FEBRUARY 15 IS CANADA’S FLAG DAY.π
FEBRUARY 17 IS KOSOVO’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
FEBRUARY 24 IS ESTONIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
FEBRUARY 26 IS WORLD PISTACHIO DAY.
FEBRUARY 27 IS POLAR BEAR DAY.
FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE, FEBRUARY 28 IS TOOTH FAIRYπ§ DAY.
AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WπRLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*How will America’s new tariff on steel and aluminum imports affect foreign relations??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The COVID state of the world, as of February 15, 2025.
*The MPOX state of the world, as of February 15, 2025.
*The Tariff Wars continue as Ontario, Canada will no longer sell American made alcohol.
*Speculation: Is the US stopping foreign aid hurting America???
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*There was a delay in releasing further hostages. Threats ensued, but the process soon resumed. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*King Abdullah II of Jordan visited America February 11 to discuss US President Trump’s intentions towards Gaza. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: No US Aid unless you cooperate???
*A look at American Secretary of State Pete Hegseth’s speeches about NATO and addressing the Ukraine. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*World reactions to the latest developments. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Ukraine wants "a seat at the table" and security guarantees before talking to Russia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Ukraine's neighbors hold their own summit concerning the US/Trump Administration's announcements. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: Yet President Trump might still favor the Ukraine to a point in exchange for mineral rights???
*Speculation: President Trump would consider deploying American Troops to the Ukraine, if they guarded those mineral rights too.
THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.
πTHE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Former US President Biden issued $20 Billion in Green Grants during his time in office. The current administration wants it all back!
*February 27 is Polar Bear Day.
πSPACE NEWS...
*The ππhearts of Mars???
*The ultimate layover at the International Space Station may be ending as the astronauts deny President Trump's claim of being "abandoned" by President Biden. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
π’PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost to war.
*Sam Nujoma, the first President of Namibia, has passed away.
*Russell Nalle, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, is no longer with us.
*Former professional footballπ player turned actor Peter Tuiasosopo (Street Fighter, Necessary Roughness, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Animator Jerry Eisenberg (worked for Hanna-Barbera Productions, Ruby-Spears Productions, more) is no longer with us.
*Actor Kevyn Major Howard (much TV and movie work from 1981-1996) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Actress Genevieve Page (worked from 1943-1993 between stage and screen) has taken her last bow on life's stage.
*Singer Tommy Hunt of The Flamingos has passed away.
*Author Tom Robbins (Even Cowgirls Get The Blues, Jitterbug Perfume, more) is no longer with us.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
MONDAY FEBRUARY 17 IS PRESIDENTS DAY.
WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!
ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!
BAN BOOK BANS!
POLITICALLY…
*King Abdullah II of Jordan visited America February 11 to discuss US President Trump’s intentions towards Gaza. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Tariff Wars continue as Ontario, Canada will no longer sell American made alcohol.
*America now faces a tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Border Czar Tom Homan needs more funds to continue the Immigrant Purge, but where would the funds come from??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
*Even at the National Archives and the Department of Homeland Security??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The DOGE examining the Pentagon is on the horizon, but what are they doing at the Department of Education??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Have you been to the DOGE website??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Is the current administration violating a court order??? An appeals court decision went against the government. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The White House to have more access to the Department of Justice, which is now having a hard time investigating and prosecuting public corruption. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been ordered to suspend all supervisory activities while the recent changes are being legally challenged. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: Should Elon Musk’s power be growing???
*Opinion: Farmers’ regret.
ALSO...
*The Kennedy Center doesn’t like the current administration’s pending changes to their organization. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*If the DOGE is supposed to save the government money, why has its budget seriously increased while Elon Musk’s companies are doing better than others??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Associated Press has lost its White House access over not calling it the Gulf of Mexico America. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: What to do with Internal Revenue Service agents.
*Opinion: Trump at the Super Bowl.
*Opinion: The price of eggs and Trump on inflation. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: You’ll need more than a name change.
*Opinion: Voters' regret.
*Opinion: President Trump and the courts.
*Opinion: President Trump, so far.
*"If it saves the country, it's NOT illegal."—Donald Trump.
*A new feature when needed, considering recent Federal mandates limiting the information sharing of the Center for Disease Control, the National Institutes of Health, etc.
*Concerns over the Bird Flu are growing as some COWS show signs of the disease. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*A look at what Robert Kennedy Junior has planned as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services.
⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*Manhattan’s acting US Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than honor a Department of Justice order to drop all charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*And Danielle Sassoon wasn’t the only one. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Shows are being canceled at the Kennedy Center in protest of the political takeover. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: “Their voices should be heard.”—Jesmyn Ward.
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*The first Congressional hearing over the DOGE. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Despite opposition, Tulsi Gabbard is the new Director of National Intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Junior the new Secretary of Health and Human Services. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Speculation: Will Kash Patel become the new head of the FBI???
*In Super Bowl 59π, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
πAND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…