THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE: THE WEEK IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY 8-14, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

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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.

FACT BASED OPINION

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*Claiming it's all a hoax and a con job, the Trump/Republican regime has declared all the scientific research conducted in the President Obama era that proves the existence of climate change null and void!😯 (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The US State of Colorado prefers protecting its residents instead of earning oil profits.

*China seems to be doing its part for the environment.

*Fish are within the Toronto (Canada) River again.

*Ostriches have returned to the Saudi Desert.

*The tiger population is improving in India.

*An airline helped save a sea turtle.

*Speculation: Will the Trump/Republican regime start pushing coal???

*February 16 is World Whale🐳 Day.

*February 27 is International Polar Bear Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*There is a new crew aboard the International Space Station.

*February 14 is also Pale Blue Dot Day.

*February 18 is Pluto Day. The planet(?) was discovered in 1930.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*The innocent lives lost at after a shooting incident at South Carolina State University February 12.

*Former professional football🏈 players Tracy Scroggins and Mark Smith are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Actor James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek, Varsity Blues, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*College football🏈 Hall of Fame member Chris Gilbert has passed away.

*Actor Bud Cort (numerous roles between 1967-2016) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE TIPPY TOES BRAND

APPLE PEAR BANANA FRUIT PUREE BABY FOOD RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE INDUSTRIAL CAKE MIX RECALL???

FEBRUARY 16 IS PRESIDENTS' DAY.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINION

*As the US Embargo continues, Cuba is now out of jet fuel.

*The Trump/Republican regime versus Canada over a bridge. Canada responds. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: The American government is rooting against its Olympic athletes who don't support the Trump/Republican regime???

*Speculation: Who's running Venezuela???

*Speculation: Are Europe and America drifting apart???

*Speculation: Why wasn't it investigated???

*Speculation: No one in the Federal Government can accept foreign funds, except Donald Trump???

*Speculation: Why don't some Olympic athletes have more support???

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
FACT BASED OPINION

*Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims "scraps from the wealthy table are on their way to the American people."

*Wendy's plans for the future.

*Analysis: The 2025 Jobs/Employment report.

*Analysis: American optimism.

*Trump's current opinions on housing.

*Trump's current opinions on the economy.

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*Will those who were deported without due process get to come back for a fair hearing???

*ICE arrested an Irish man legally in Massachusetts and sent him to a Texas prison???

*When did ICE raid a small Idaho town???

*Reviewing the October 2025 ICE shooting in Chicago.

*At the House Homeland Security Committee...

*There is now a partial government shutdown in effect concerning the Department of Homeland Security unless the Trump/Republican regime is willing to reorganize ICE. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The cost of every deportation, to date.

*Speculation: Did the IRS give the Department of Homeland Security private data???

*Speculation: Is Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem having tax payers fund her tryst???

*Speculation: Will ICE be at the World Cup matches???

*Speculation: A dinner with Trump prevents anti-ICE ads???

*Opinion: ICE and religion.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE MENACE IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA…

*A Trump appointed Federal Judge has ruled those currently in authority HAVE violated numerous civil rights during ICE activities in Minnesota.

*No charges will be filed against the civilians in a recent incident.

*Did ICE agents bother protesters at their homes???

*The Senate held a hearing about events in Minnesota February 12. Among the talking points, state officials are allegedly responsible for the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti instead of the ICE agents who pulled the triggers.

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*What is happening to government history???

*Former President Barack Obama has finally commented about that racist video.

*Analysis: A look at Trump's latest approval ratings and why Gallup will no longer be doing its monthly approval poll. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The consequences of defunding the government.

*Analysis: The For Profit President is commercializing America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

*Opinion: The Trump/Republican regime versus court orders.

*Opinion: About the temporary closing of El Paso, Texas airspace.

THE BALLROOM BLITZ...

*A quick peek at the proposed ballroom.

*Trump wants his name on more Federal buildings???

*Trump also wants to overhaul a Washington, DC public golf course.

OPINION

ALSO…

*The Trump/Republican regime is considering changes to the voting rules without Congressional approval,. However, each individual state is responsible for their participation in any national election. Yet Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem is promising to make sure "the right people vote for the right leaders." (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: A look at the upcoming 2026 mid-term elections.

*Who still currently has a grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

THE GERRYMANDERING ATTEMPTS…

*Republicans don't like Democrats counter gerrymandering efforts.

*Republicans appear to be fighting a losing battle in Virginia.

NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
FACT BASED OPINION

*A resignation in England because of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as the consequences of the scandal are felt throughout Europe. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick resign because of Epstein???

*Hollywood has not gone unaffected.

*The un-redactions.

*Epstein's ex-assistance and girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell will not offer further testimony without a deal for her freedom.

*A look at conflicting reports.

*Does Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted have anything to worry about???

*What about Epstein's Zorro Ranch??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Goldman Sachs has lost its head lawyer over Epstein.

FACT BASED OPINION

*Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before a House Judiciary Committee hearing February 11 about the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files, to date. Yet she refused to apologize to the victims (in attendance), lied during her testimony and was even prepared to "counter attack" committee members. But Bondi isn't the same woman she was in 2014. (There are 8/EIGHT separate links in this item.)

*A lesson in the art of interviewing.

*Epstein tried playing matchmaker for Elon Musk's brother???

*Some survivors speak out.

*Analysis: How much Trump is in the files, and why we haven't heard more of it.

*Trump's latest opinions on the matter.

*Speculation: How many members of the Trump/Republican regime are within the files???

*Speculation: Were people aware of Epstein's pending death in advance???

*Speculation: What was within the redacted email???

*Speculation: What about Trump???

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.

MEDICAL NEWS…
FACT BASED OPINION