NEWS THAT MAKES YOU THINK: HOW DO YOU HONOR A PRESIDENT?

 The following is an editorial.

From time to time, The Free Choice E-zine takes a more in-depth focus on a particular news item. Such as the one that is about to be discussed.

Congressional Republican Claudia Tenney, representing the state of New York,  recently presented before Congress the idea of making President Donald Trump’s birthday a national holiday.

WHY?

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

While each President is rightly honored in their individual home state, only two to date have received national holiday recognition.

George Washington as the founder of our country for fighting alongside his fellow soldiers to win America’s independence from England in the late 1700s before becoming the very first President of the United States, and

Abraham Lincoln, who abolished slavery and saw the United States through a civil war.

John F. Kennedy

While their individual birthdays were celebrated nationally until the creation of President's Day to honor all of America's leaders, out of all the other Presidents this country has seen so far, maybe only one more deserves their birthday celebrated separately too.

John F. Kennedy, a World War 2 Veteran who, as President, not only saw America through the Cuban Missile Crisis and prevented a potential war, but inspired what became the Peace Corps and the monumental event of human beings setting foot on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

Only time and history determines whether or not JFK or any other President should or will ever receive such an honor, not the whim of someone trying to please their leader.

Mount Rushmore

Especially since Tenney's Florida counterpart Anna Paulina Luna has proposed adding Donald Trump’s image to Mount Rushmore, which already honors Washington and Lincoln along with President Theodore Roosevelt for initiating the Panama Canal and guiding the US through major economic growth by busting large conglomerates while protecting the common employee and Thomas Jefferson, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and the President who oversaw the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of a then fledgling America.

Again, maybe President Kennedy if a fifth face should ever be added to Mount Rushmore but, compared to establishing a holiday, that is an even more major historical decision that should not be taken lightly.

Lee Houston, Junior

Editor-In-Chief, The Free Choice E-zine

February 24, 2025

The above was an editorial.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: FEBRUARY 2025 CELEBRITY CITINGS

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here with another installment of Celebrity Citings.

As usual, I'll be posting an actual quote from a famous person, and then commenting on it afterwards.

Ready?

'When you find something fun for you, you're usually more successful at it than if you don't enjoy your job at all."~~ Rick Case.

Why do you think I enjoy working for The Free Choice E-zine so much? I can set my own hours. All the cat food I can eat. A warm place to sleep and I don't even have to clean my own litterbox!😸 

"Oh good grief!"

"There's nothing to be learned from the second kick of a mule🫏"~~Legendary author Mark Twain.

True, but what were you hoping to learn from the first kick?

If it was how to duck the kick, you would have been better off to avoid the mule entirely.

“I’m not sure what’s worse: The fact that I am so lazy, or the fact that I’m so good at it."~~Comedian Steven Wright. 

Being a cat, lazy is part of the job description but we're really resting up for the overnight mouse hunts and other events that make people say "Cut it out! I'm trying to get some sleep!" 😼

"Common sense is not so common."~~ Voltaire, famous writer, philosopher and historian. 

Ain't that the truth. Especially nowadays.

"Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory"~~Doctor Seuss, famous author.

Like the fact that I'm out of space and time for this column so it's history.

On that note♫, I hope everyone had a good time.

Take care.

STAY SAFE!

Have a great week and please come back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—PDK.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY 16-22, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

FEBRUARY IS HEART💖 HEALTH MONTH, BLACK HISTORY MONTH

& CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH😁 MONTH.

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 FAIRY🧚 DAY.

MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.

MARCH 1 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CRUSADER RABBIT.

MARCH 3 IS WORLD WILDLIFE DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*After all these years, Chernobyl is still a potential threat.

*The United Nations’ Security Council held an emergency meeting concerning the ongoing conflict in the Congo February 19.

*Mexico is planning to update their Constitution.

*The latest on Pope Francis' health.

*On the fifth anniversary of COVID...

*The COVID state of the world, as of February 22, 2025.

*The MPOX state of the world, as of February 22, 2025.

*What is under Africa???

*The first “new” tomb since King Tut??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*At the 2025 BAFTA Awards...

*At the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival...

*Tesla in India???

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Is Israel still conducting attacks during the ceasefire???

*More hostages were released February 22.

*Yet Israel has (indefinitely?) delayed releasing over 600 Palestinian prisoners.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Let us review everything that led to today.

*Starting with the fact that it was RUSSIA who invaded the Ukraine, NOT the other way around!

*Finland, China and Brazil comment on the Ukraine. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Despite Russian opposition, European leaders have decided to have their own summit about ending the war after not being invited to participate in the US-Russia conference about that topic without the Ukraine being there. Considering US President Donald Trump has stated the belief that the Ukraine started the war, among other mistakes… (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*France’s President Emmanuel Macron has kept the Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy up to date.

*China is siding with the US and Russia.

*US President Trump, besides wanting the Ukraine to withdraw their United Nations resolution against Russia, has allegedly given Europe 3/THREE weeks to accept whatever deal is worked out with Russia or else America “will leave Europe”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A silver lining in this mess???

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.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*The South Sedan Heat Wave forces school closures.

*Climate Change versus Ice Fishing.

*Jets are doing more than flying at one airport.

*Opinion: US President Trump versus the environment.

*February 27 is Polar Bear Day.

*March 3 is World Wildlife Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*The interesting black hole.

*A wall at the edge of the solar system???

*A strange new world???

*The status of The Blue Ghost.

*The latest from SpaceX, but is Elon Musk against the International Space Station??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost during a shooting at a Motor Vehicles Office in Louisville, Kentucky February 21.

*Actress Kim Sae-Ron (Bloodhounds, A Brand New Life, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Singer Gwen McCree (♫Rocking' Chair♫, ♫For Your Love♫, more) has passed away.

*Actress Lynne Marie Steward (a long career from 1967-2025) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Drummer🥁 Rick Buckler of The Jam is no longer with us.

*Actor Peter Jason (many roles in a decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Hurricane, perhaps the most decorated canine agent of the American Secret Service, has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.🌈

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*The US and Russia are discussing ending Russia’s war with the Ukraine without the third party present. Yet considering President Trump has suggested the Ukraine might be to blame for being invaded… 

*Despite a (temporary) court order saying otherwise, the Trump Administration is still withholding foreign aid.

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*The Trump Administration’s current deportation efforts continue.

*A lot of immigrants will soon find their legal status changed.

*In the country illegally? No Federal benefits for you.

*Yet one group will get to stay, for now.

*Republican governed states are pushing fines and jail time for anyone interfering with deportation efforts.

*The state of Texas is considering “selling” border land back to the United States.

*Are lie detector tests in employees’ future???

*Opinion: Just what do undocumented immigrants do???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*The Department of Government Efficiency/DOGE is now examining past tax returns as they evaluate the Internal Revenue Service, but their access is supposed to be limited. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The potential consequences of changing the IRS.

*The Administration’s Press Secretary attempted to defend Musk and DOGE going through Social Security’s records.

*DOGE’s alleged $4.7 Trillion in “untraceable payments” at the Treasury is just because no distributions codes have been assigned yet. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Musk wants all Federal Employees to justify/explain their job or resign.

*Yet new FBI Director Kash Patel has told all his agents and employees not to comply.

*DOGE claims to have saved taxpayers $55 Billion, so far. Yet the receipts don’t add up. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*DOGE allegedly wants to “share the savings” with America, but wouldn’t that go against trying to reduce the country’s deficit and operating budget??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*President Trump is going to let Elon Musk “police himself”???

*President Trump has signed an Executive Order to give himself control of Independent agencies like the Federal Election Commission/FEC, the Securities and Exchange Commission/SEC, the Federal Communications Commission/FCC; etc.

*PRESIDENT TRUMP’S WORD IS LAW???

*You make New York City change something you don’t like and now you think you’re KING TRUMP??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The shakeup at the Federal Aviation Authority, but former President Biden is still getting blamed for the current crashes. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Steve Bannon versus Elon Musk???

*President Trump said he wants all remaining Federal employees working at their desks while he’s playing golf.

*Analysis: What DOGE has yet to cut. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Just what is Elon Musk up to???

*Speculation: Did President Trump leave himself open to lawsuits???

*Speculation: Is Elon Musk getting richer running DOGE???

*Opinion: "The Math doesn't add up."—James Carville on DOGE.

*Opinion: On defending DOGE.

ALSO...

*President Trump has fired the military chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

*Will the Voting Regulations be changed???

*Trump versus the Governor of Maine.

*Media Watchers take note! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Associated Press is suing to protect their First Amendment Rights.

*Small business owners are growing concerned over the Trump Tariffs.

*More layoffs are on the horizon.

*Political actions are starting to show reactions in the stock market.

*First it was the Nuclear Watchdogs. Now the Bird Flu Fighters and the FDA personnel testing Musk’s NeuraLink??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Kennedy and other Presidential Libraries, open or not???

*And now it’s time to “examine” the National Parks.

*Despite previous campaign promises otherwise, it doesn’t look like Medicaid will be spared.

*The Pentagon has been warned they’re next. Even Veterans aren’t safe from being fired. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*As soon as a successor is found, Louis DeJoy intends to step down as Post Master General. Could it be because President Trump wants to assume control of it too??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The Trump Administration’s plans for the Kennedy Center.

*Trump wants the government to “take over” the District of Columbia.

*Apparently Trump wants Florida to have a new Governor. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*President Trump conceded Inflation is back, but it’s not his fault??? Voters and Consumers disagree. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The first month and the fact that a lot of the Day 1 promises have yet to be kept. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: What might happen if the penny is discontinued.

*Opinion: The Trump Administration, so far.

*Opinion: Censorship???

*Opinion: Trump on his polling numbers and the actual figures.

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump Administration and its personnel: Elon Musk, etc.

*The latest from the White House.

MEDICAL NEWS…

*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.

*Texas measles cases are not only increasing, but the disease has spread into New Mexico. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*New Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy, Junior wants to lay off up to half his staff despite current health situations and will now review childhood vaccination schedules after all. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Sepsis cases are rising in Texas too.

*The fifth anniversary of COVID.

*The Center for Disease Control has been ordered to stop a pro-anti-flu vaccination ad campaign immediately. 

*Will there be backlash over the Trump Administration cutting Alzheimer Center funds???

*Will there ever be any action concerning In Vitro Fertilization???

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court will have to make decisions on actions of the current administration, starting with a Whistle Blower situation. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger is not fired yet.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*IF YOU GET A TEXT ABOUT A POSSIBLE IRS REBATE, IT’S A SCAM!

*Some of the current Executive Orders against Diversity, Equality and Inclusion programs have been canceled by a Federal Judge.

*When interim US Attorney Ed Martin ordered a bank account frozen despite lack of evidence to justify doing so, Department of Justice Prosecution Chief Denise Chung resigned.

*The Department of Justice has widened all the January 6, 2021 pardons to include coverage of additional charges. Yet one pardoned protester was arrested again. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet the DOJ has shut down a widely used database.

*Donald Trump's media company is suing a Brazil Judge over a First Amendment issue.

*A MAGA plaque in a public library??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*From heroine to scapegoat???

*Elon Musk wants everyone connected to 60 Minutes in jail???

*Indiana doesn’t want Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library anymore??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Remembering James Ingram.

*Speculation: Racism in reporting???

*Speculation: The disappearing news story.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a shooting spree at a Motor Vehicles Office in Louisville, Kentucky February 21???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Dead people are NOT receiving Social Security checks. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The United States’ actual expenditures towards the Ukraine.

*Beware of Anti-Vax misinformation.

*About Elon Musk...

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Will Elon Musk appear before Congress???

*A Democrat apologized to MAGA.

*Howard Lutnick is the new Secretary of Commerce.

*Kash Patel is the new head of the FBI.

*Congress wants to make Donald Trump’s birthday a Federal holiday???

*OOPS! 

*Senator Mitch McConnell has announced he will not seek reelection, but will finish out his current term.

*If you criticize Elon Musk, you get threatened by the Department of Justice???

*President Trump versus Nancy Pelosi.

*Georgia Town Hall meeting an indication of how the general public really feels??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Will Lori Chavez-DeRemer become the new Secretary of Labor??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Democrats on the pending budget. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*March 1 is the 235th anniversary of Congress authorizing the very first Census.

ELSEWHERE…

*Delta Connection Flight 4819 did not have a good landing February 17.

*Los Angeles needs a new fire chief.

*Tesla in India???

*Kentucky Fried Chicken is relocating their corporate headquarters to Texas???

*Wendy’s wants to add AI to their drive thrus.

*The flight rules have changed for medications.

*Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary spectacular. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Some Spring weather predictions.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Say something positive.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: FEBRUARY 22, 2025

 😎FUN FACT

2025 is the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, so let’s celebrate with some fun and games.

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇

When the series started in 1975, who was the very first guest host?

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS

While famous as SNL today, what name did the series originally start with?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the February 15, 2025 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What is Dartitis?

The mental inability to throw a dart when there is nothing physically wrong with the player.

WHO AM I?

Can you identify the person (real or fictitious) based upon the clue below?

Although a lady I made tools, including inventing the circular saw.

Sarah “Tabitha” Babbitt.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: WEEKEND PUPDATE: FEBRUARY 2025

 AND NOW IT'S TIME FOR WEEKEND PUPDATE

WITH YOUR HOST KODA CANINE.

Hello Everybody!

I’m Koda Canine and your not.

What? You folks knew that with this monthly routine I’d be riffing that classic line sooner or later and with Saturday Night Live celebrating its 50th anniversary tonight on NBC...

Anyway, our top story: 

Police say the suspect arrested in the theft of 8 fog machines was an extreme-mist.

A new study reveals ten out of five people have trouble with fractions.

This just in!

Park security cameras show Frosty the Snowman being robbed at gun point!

And now, a word from our sponsor, the Canine Chef.

And only use the good stuff!

Now, back to what passes for the news.

Oceanographers report that the swordfish has no predators to worry about in the wild.

Except for the pen fish, which is said to be even mightier.

Weather experts have announced the final precipitation figures from the last winter storm.

Depending upon the clouds, tonight the Moon will be visible from the Earth.

The last time that happened was… last night.

Despite its high costs, living remains quite popular.

It sure beats the alternative!

And finally: 

Scientists report that some alligators can grow up to 15 feet.

But most only have 4. 

On that note♫, take care.

STAY SAFE!

Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.

For Weekend Pupdate, I’m Koda Canine.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY 9-15, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

FEBRUARY IS HEART💖 HEALTH MONTH, BLACK HISTORY MONTH

& CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH.😁

FEBRUARY 15 IS CANADA’S FLAG DAY.🍁

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 FAIRY🧚 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD 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.)

*Greece finally has a new President.

*Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have switched electrical sources.

*America to sell India stealth fighters.

*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.

*Of tariffs and counter tariffs.

*Do American vessels now have free access to the Panama Canal???

*Who deliberately drove their car into a Munich, Germany crowd February 13???

*More American sanctions have been issued against the International Criminal Court.

*At the 2025 Asian Winter Games…

*A “blip” in the ocean???

*A mother again at 73!

*He wants to buy a garbage dump???

*Speculation: Is the US stopping foreign aid hurting America???

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*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???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*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: American President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan to end the war favors Russia???

*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.

🌐THE 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!

*A potential oil spill in Russia???

*February 27 is Polar Bear Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*Where are NASA's moon records???

*Does Neptune have a new neighbor???

*The 💕💕hearts of Mars???

*Asteroid 2024 YR4 versus Earth???

*The Pros and Cons of the Starlink System.

*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.)

😢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.

*The innocent life lost during a stabbing attack in Austria February 15.

*Former professional football🏈 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…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*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.)

*America to sell India stealth fighters.

*Secretary of State Pete Hegseth’s NATO speech about the Ukraine.

*Point out a mistake and get fired???

*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.)

*Does anyone remember the first attempt on steel tariffs???

*Of tariffs and counter tariffs.

*Do American vessels now have free access to the Panama Canal???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*A Judge has overturned President Trump’s Executive Order ending Birthright Citizenship as unconstitutional.

*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.)

*Private prisons are expecting business to improve???

*Churches are suing to protect their religious sanctuaries.

*A potential rule change could hurt legitimate asylum seekers.

*Local Dallas, Texas police officers would not aid ICE raiders.

*Immigration cases are backlogged and the Department of Justice fires judges???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*All recently hired Federal employees are now fired. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A lot of other employee reductions are being made too.

*Even at the National Archives and the Department of Homeland Security??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*But there was one group that should have NEVER been touched.

*Yet can they be rehired???

*The Department of Government Efficiency’s access to the Treasury Department’s computers is now more limited.

*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.)

*DOGE is now examining Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.

*The Internal Revenue Service will not be spared either.

*Have you been to the DOGE website??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*AND NOW THERE MAY BE DOGE IMPERSONATORS TOO!

*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 Office of Special Counsel will not need to be replaced just yet.

*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.)

*More revelations about DOGE employees.

*Opinion: Elizabeth Warren on Trump, Musk and DOGE’s interests concerning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

*Opinion: Should Elon Musk’s power be growing???

*Opinion: Farmers’ regret.

ALSO...

*Out of the mouth of babes…

*Apparently the current administration isn’t worried about election security.

*The severance package offers can be made after all.

*The government wants FEMA money back from New York City.

*Is it even possible to impeach a Federal Judge???

*The current Republican Regime apparently doesn’t want bribery accusations investigated.

*Yet not every Republican agrees that proper procedures are not being followed.

*The Kennedy Center doesn’t like the current administration’s pending changes to their organization. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Donald Trump wants to get into investment advising.

*More valid security clearances have been revoked.

*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.)

*More staff cuts are on the horizon!

*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.)

*There are no more past court actions pending against Donald Trump.

*A new President is in office but the previous one is still getting blamed???

*The end of the penny???

*First Politico and now Reuters???

*President Trump wants to do away with the White House Rose Garden???😕

*Speculation: Is President Donald Trump looking at a THIRD possible impeachment trial???

*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: The noted hacking group Anonymous on current events.

*Opinion: President Trump, so far.

*"If it saves the country, it's NOT illegal."—Donald Trump.

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump Administration.

*The latest from the White House.

MEDICAL NEWS…

*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.)

*Tuberculosis cases are multiplying between Kansas and Ohio.

*Texas is suffering a measles outbreak.

*But what happened to all of the Center for Disease Control's data on the above???

*A look at what Robert Kennedy Junior has planned as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services.

*A double standard???

*Louisiana's Health Department plans to no longer endorse mass vaccinations.

*Medical Researchers are suing to restore recently cut funding.

*Any school with a COVID Vaccine mandate can no longer receive Federal funds!

*President Trump's Executive Order ending access to Gender Affirming Care has been temporarily blocked.

*Trans youth health care is still available in Kansas, for now.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Will lawsuits concerning the current administration reach the Court???

*One Justice's opinion of the current Court.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*A look at the current administration's recent actions on the matter.

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.)

*The kids take a stand.

*Why some people suddenly have higher electric bills.

*Selling stock to support a cause.

*Shows are being canceled at the Kennedy Center in protest of the political takeover. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Has Allstate Insurance been spying on drivers???

*Google is reducing the number of Cultural/Diversity, Equality and Inclusion events it celebrates.

*The PBS/Public Broadcasting System’s current standing on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

*Potential flag censorship may soon happen in Utah.

*Stonewall never happened???

*The US Army will no longer accept transgender soldiers.

*Pending transgender discrimination cases may not get their day in court.

*The Inspectors General are still fired.

*Fort Bragg: from the Confederacy to World War 2.

*Why are the portraits of previous President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris no longer on display at the Department of Justice???

*On music and Black History Month.

*The stolen game.

*Opinion: “Their voices should be heard.”—Jesmyn Ward.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Is President Trump right about tariffs and trade???

*About Kamala Harris’ 60 Minutes interview.

*The Federal Emergency Management Agency is neither perfect nor political.

*A historical look at yellow journalism.

*There are NO 150 year old people, real or fictitious, on Social Security!

*Former President Barack and Michelle Obama are NOT getting a divorce.

*About your fingernails.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*At least one Republican wants to end Federal funding to the Public Broadcasting System/PBS and National Public Radio/NPR.

*No US Ambassador to the United Nations until Medicaid is killed???

*Cut back Social Security to give the rich more tax cuts???

*The possible budget pending in Congress. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Yet not everyone in Congress agrees with current funding cuts.

*The first Congressional hearing over the DOGE. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Whistle blowers wanted.

*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.)

*If approved, apparently nominee Linda McMahon will only lead the Department of Education long enough to close it.

*One Congressman is already making plans for President Trump to acquire Greenland.

*Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota has decided not to seek reelection.

*Senator Mitch McConnell versus President Trump???

*Speculation: Will Kash Patel become the new head of the FBI???

ELSEWHERE…

*Steve Bannon will serve no jail time, but—

*The TikTok app is back in some platforms, for now.

*There will be no Country Music Television/CMT Awards this year.

*In Super Bowl 59🏈, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.

*Who will be in the 2025 class to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*A quarter from 1976 may be worth more than 25 cents today.