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After Cardi B joked about “jumping ICE,” the DHS social media account took a swipe at the rapper. DHS brought up allegations that she once drugged and robbed men. Cardi responded by asking why they don’t want to talk about the men who drug underage girls and rape them. DHS did not reply. 😶

The U.S. Senate blocked a House-passed bill that would have funded the Department of Homeland Security through September 30. The vote failed because 60 votes were needed to invoke cloture and move forward. Nearly all Democrats voted no. Sen. Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat who voted yes to advance the bill.

Is Pamela Bondi protecting pedophile Billionaires?

Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada is introducing a Senate resolution to put lawmakers on record opposing any pardon or clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted Epstein associate. The measure would require senators to publicly state where they stand on granting freedom to someone involved in one of the most shocking scandals in American history. #senate #politics #epstein

Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominated former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata to serve as NYC’s Department of Investigation Commissioner, the agency that combats corruption and fraud in city government. Shihata spent 11 years at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn and led the prosecution of R. Kelly, who was sentenced to 30 years. If confirmed, she would be the first woman of color to lead Department of Investigations.

Only a small number of U.S. states still observe Lincoln’s Birthday as an official holiday on Feb. 12. Most states have merged it into Presidents’ Day instead. Today, 8 states including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, California, Missouri, and New York still mark the day separately. The holiday remains rare, even in many Republican-led states. Sad.

In a world where Trump is actually innocent of everything Epstein-related his people would be investigating/arresting/charging powerful people implicated and making themselves the heroes of the story.

Your favorite Jersey girl is already making us proud. Analilia Mejia, the Progressive from New Jersey’s 11th said that she won’t commit to voting for Hakeem Jeffries as House leader if elected according to Axios. She said that she wants a stronger leadership and Jeffries is definitely not a good choice. Good for her! Is your rep this cool?

The U.S. House voted 219-211 on Feb. 11 to end President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, a policy most Republicans backed. Six GOP members joined almost all Democrats in supporting the resolution to repeal the tariffs, a rare bipartisan move against Trump’s trade agenda. The Republicans who broke with their party were Reps. Don Bacon (NE), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Jeff Hurd (CO), Kevin Kiley (CA), Thomas Massie (KY) and Dan Newhouse (WA). However, Humpty Dumpty can veto the measure.

According to a new Punchbowl report, Hakeem Jeffries gave Democrats two options. Either boycott the upcoming State of the Union or sit there in “silent defiance.” Calling it ‘silent defiance’ is funny when it’s to someone who can’t stay quiet for five seconds.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed onto Donald Trump’s new “Board of Peace” during a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Blair House ahead of talks with Trump. Netanyahu is an accused war criminal, facing an ICC arrest warrant over war crimes tied to Gaza. The board is set to meet next week in Washington.

The Trump’s admin removed the rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in NYC, a federal site honoring the 1969 uprising that launched the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The National Park Service cited new Interior rules limiting flags on federal property. This culture-war politics comes as Epstein file disclosures again spotlight billionaire GOP donors and elite connections signaling this as a distraction for his base. Not a single LGBTQ person was responsible for Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes yet they’re the ones being targeted and scapegoated.

A new Pensacola based listener group with Political Mayrix News poll shows that Elijah Manley has a small lead over Rep. Cherfilus. 38% of voters picked Mankey, 35% picked Cherfilus and 10% picked Holness. 13% of voters remained undecided. Without Cherfilus in the ballot, 45% would pick Manley, 33% Holness while 22% would remain undecided. Only 22% of voters believe that Cherfilus should remain in office due to her scandals and ongoing ethics investigation.

CBS News reports that a 14 year old U.S. citizen girl was zip tied during a military style immigration raid at a Mexican cultural horse racing event near Boise, Idaho. Photos show bruises, and witnesses say agents pointed guns at children. The lawsuit says agents smashed car windows, leaving one boy with glass shards in his mouth. Her mother said agents threatened to blow her head off and described being beaten: “They kicked me, they punched me, they stepped on me.” The raid detained hundreds, holding about 375 mostly Latino citizens and legal residents before releasing them. The ACLU has now filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, arguing the raid used extreme force, traumatized children, and treated Latino families like suspects simply for attending a community event.

Establishment Dem Tom Malinowski delivered an unprecedented rebuke of AIPAC while conceding the NJ-11 special primary to progressive @analiliafornj . Malinowski congratulated Mejia and said he will back her in the April election, but warned that Pro-Trump dark money and dishonest ads distorted the race. He said Democrats should not align with groups that demand loyalty and smear opponents.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the dates for NYC’s first ever “Rental Ripoff Hearings,” giving tenants in all five boroughs a chance to speak directly with city leaders about unfair fees, repair delays, and tenant rights. These hearings will help shape new housing policies. Hearings begin Feb. 26 in Brooklyn and run through April 7. You can register at rentalripoff.nyc.gov.

Tom Malinowski has conceded the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District to Analilia Mejia. Malinowski praised Mejia for running a positive campaign and inspiring voters. Mejia will face Republican Joe Hathaway in the general election on April 16. Democrats are favored to hold the district.

Analilia Mejia is expected to win, the special Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District according to CNN. She beat former Rep. Tom Malinowski in a close race. Malinowski conceded and praised her campaign. Mejia once worked for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 run. She will face Republican Joe Hathaway on April 16. #newjersey

Rep. Ro Khanna says he and Rep. Thomas Massie have requested a meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche after disturbing Epstein-related emails were released with names redacted. Khanna argues the DOJ is protecting powerful men by hiding senders’ identities. The screenshots show disturbing messages, including one stating a “New Brazilian…sexy and cute, =9yo,” and another saying, “Your littlest girl was a little naughty.”

The South Florida Sun Sentinel editorial board is calling on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to resign, saying the controversy around her office has become too serious. The most serious charge is that she tapped into overpayments of more than $5.7 million from Florida to her company, Trinity Health Care Services, during her 2021 special election race. According to FEC filings her progressive challenger Elijah Manley is leading with a significant fundraising haul.

Trump suddenly likes Bill Clinton now that he’s going to testify before Congress.