(2026-02-12). Trump To Repeal Obama-Era Finding Foundational to US Climate Rules. portside.org Trump To Repeal Obama-Era Finding Foundational to US Climate Rules |
(2026-02-12). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.
(2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu prioritize a united front over rocking the boat on Iran. haaretz.com The Washington meeting left much to be desired after Trump said 'nothing definitive' had been reached. But while Netanyahu and the president don't share a vision for an Iran deal, they have a common interest in their own political survival…
(2026-02-12). Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal. aljazeera.com Trump's order is the latest move by US administration to boost fossil fuel industry despite climate change concerns.
(2026-02-12). Epstein Files Confirm Israeli Relationship. globalresearch.ca Update as of 12 February 2026, 12: 50 A.M. ET: | The article below reported that the number of Donald Trump mentions in the Epstein DOJ Files is 1,800. | That number was based on CNN early release information that has now proven …
(2026-02-12). Inherit the nukes, a threat of radiation, terror, and death. indybay.org The convicted felon President Donald J. Trump wants to have nuclear bomb testing in the U.S. again.
(2026-02-12). The Red Line Crisis: Iran, Trump, and Israel's High-Stakes Standoff. thinktank.pk Iran has made it absolutely clear that its ballistic missile capabilities are off limits in diplomatic negotiations — even as indirect talks with the United States and its allies resume in Oman and elsewhere. Iranian officials, including Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have repeatedly stated that Tehran's missile programme …
(2026-02-12). Middle Powers are setting the table so they won't be 'on the menu'. responsiblestatecraft.org The global order was already fragmenting before Donald Trump returned to the White House. But the upended "rules" of global economic and foreign policies have now reached a point of no return. What has changed is not direction, but speed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's
(2026-02-12). India at a Crossroads: How the US Is Forcing Delhi to Abandon Russian Oil. globalresearch.ca In the shadowy corridors of global power, where economic leverage masquerades as diplomacy, India is caught up in a high-stakes game orchestrated by Washington. The recent 'trade deal' announced by US President Donald Trump on 2 February 2026, which saw …
(2026-02-12). Friday 2/13: Trump Sets the Stage to Steal the Next Election. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca.
(2026-02-12). Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge as part of escalating economic war on Canada. wsws.org The move against the major new border crossing is part of an escalating campaign of economic coercion aimed at subordinating Canada to US imperialist interests.
(2026-02-12). Saturday 3/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-12). Trump regime is monitoring lawmakers who view Epstein Files. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, the recently released Epstein Files have shone an unflattering light on many powerful people. President Donald Trump is among those exposed, which is why it was unsurprising to see so many unnecessary (and illegal) redactions in the released documents. Providing some additional transparency, members of congress have been given permission to view […] | By
(2026-02-12). Trump Accounts Will Increase Wealth Inequality. counterpunch.org 
Many people saw the ad for Trump Accounts during the Super Bowl. Advocates for baby bonds, publicly funded investment accounts for children, may be confused and think that Trump Accounts are baby bonds or something similar. Latoya B. Parker and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have written a short
(2026-02-12). U.S. holds secret indictment of Delcy Rodriguez, top opposition journo claims. strategic-culture.su By Max BLUMENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A US-funded opposition journalist revealed the Trump DOJ has crafted a secret i…
(2012-02-26). Trump administration moves to fire new US attorney appointed by judges. tribune.com.pk 
The Justice Department moved to fire the new US attorney for the northern district of New York on Wednesday, the same day that federal judges unveiled his appointment to replace a prosecutor allied with President Donald Trump's administration. | Trump has drawn criticism from rights and political experts for what they call his administration's targeting of political opponents in efforts that have faced legal challenges and protests. | In a ceremony on Wednesday, the Northern District of New York Board of Judges appointed Donald Kinsella to replace John Sarcone, who had been serving on an acting basis and was d…
(2026-02-12). Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar Joins House GOP to Pass Voter Suppression Bill. truthout.org Doing President Donald Trump's bidding, the Republican-controlled US House on Wednesday approved legislation that would potentially prevent millions of Americans from participating in federal elections by instituting draconian voter ID requirements, mandating documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, and requiring states to share voter information with the Department of Homeland… |
(2026-02-12). WI Cuba Coalition: Assist Cuba NOW! End the U.S. Blockade! wibailoutpeople.org 
As you know, Trump & Rubio have sharply intensified the US economic blockade of Cuba, threatening any nation that supplies fuel to this island nation, resulting in lack of jet fuel effectively cancelling almost all tourism, as well as domestic transport, reliable hospital services and healthcare, etc. Please review 3 points below, and consider if you …
(2026-02-12). President Díaz-Canel Reports on Cuba's Plans and Readiness for Confronting US Oil Blockade. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. government's punitive executive order issued by President Trump on January 29 imposes tariffs on all countries shipping oil to Cuba. Already, little or no oil had been arriving in Cuba for several months, the result of a U.S. fleet patrolling in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. military attack on Venezuela on January 3, and
(2026-02-12). What Do Venezuela and Minnesota Have in Common. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump has begun to speak openly about placing the federal government in charge of overseeing elections in as many as 15 states where, he claims, corruption is rampant. What might Minnesota and Venezuela have in common under this framing? The answer points toward an emerging imperial logic of rule—one that increasingly displaces the
(2026-02-12). Trump says talks with Iran will continue to see whether deal can be consummated. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S.-Iran talks will continue to see whether a deal can be consummated, shortly after his closed-door meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. "I have just finished meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, of Israel, and various of his …
(2026-02-12). Are the Ukrainian Peace Talks a Hoax? globalresearch.ca The so-called Ukrainian peace talks have puzzled me for sometime. For the conflict to be resolved requires Trump and Putin to work out an agreement between themselves, but this necessary meeting has not occurred. | Trump has said repeatedly that he …
(2026-02-12). Trump Derangement Syndrome . counterpunch.org 
The United States currently has a fascist style authoritarian government led by a corrupt sociopath (or malignant narcissist, if you prefer) and run by a group of lawless incompetents. But an incompetent authoritarian government may not be our worst nightmare. Words used increasingly to describe President Trump include unhinged, delusional, factually incorrect, and irrational. Trump
(2026-02-12). EU Leaders Gather to Revive Competitiveness Amid US-China Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders are meeting at Belgium's 16th-century Alden Biesen castle for an informal "retreat" aimed at confronting a growing strategic concern: how to prevent the bloc from falling further behind the United States and China economically. The EU faces mounting external pressure from U.S. trade measures under President Donald Trump and Chinese restrictions on …
(2026-02-12). Pam Bondi lies to defend Trump's Epstein ties. thecanary.co 
US attorney general Pam Bondi may have walked herself into a sticky situation after declaring under oath to congress that there is: no evidence that Donald Trump has committed a crime. Pam Bondi: liar Ted Lieu instantly called this out as a lie under oath. Lieu is vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus and […] | By
(2026-02-12). Protect Trans Futures demands 'Trans Health Care Shield'. workers.org 
Hundreds of trans people and their allies gathered at the Brewer Fountain on Boston Common and marched to the Massachusetts State House on Feb. 7 during a bitterly cold snowstorm. They were responding to Protect Trans Futures' (PTF) call to fight the Trump administration's bigoted attacks on their community's health . . . |
(2026-02-12). PDF of February 12 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF WW Commentary What Trump's racist video reveals In the U.S. Houston students rally for kidnapped classmate More Epstein files released BAP boycott: U.S. & the World Cup Resistance to ICE grows Black History Month Reconstruction legacy Lessons for youth Can't erase struggles, past & present Tear down . . . |
(2026-02-12). Trump Orders Defense, Energy Departments to Reinvest in Coal. truthout.org On Wednesday, President Donald Trump ordered two executive branch departments to take actions that would increase the use of coal in the United States, despite fossil fuels becoming an obsolete form of energy production that is devastating to the health of the planet. Under his plan, intended to bolster the dwindling U.S. coal industry, the Department of Defense would purchase electricity… |
(2026-02-12). Trump blasts China, Europe and wind energy at 'Champion of Coal' Event in D.C. hindustantimes.com At a "Champion of Coal" event, former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a fiery critique of China, wind energy, and Europe — repeating his long-standing stance favoring traditional fossil fuels. Mocking wind turbines as "crazy windmills made in China," Trump claimed they were costly failures hurting American energy independence. He also derided Europe's green policies, arguing that renewable investments cause economic losses while China profits from manufacturing. The remarks underscore Trump's continued opposition to climate policies and his renewed appeal to pro-coal voters ahead of the 2026 political…
(2026-02-12). Bondi hearing exposes Epstein cover-up and secret "domestic terrorist" lists. wsws.org Trump's attorney general refused to answer virtually any questions related to the administration's ongoing cover-up of a multi-decade criminal conspiracy involving Jeffrey Epstein and powerful political and financial figures.
(2026-02-12). Rutte denies U.S. rift as he brokers Arctic deal to ease NATO's Greenland crisis. hindustantimes.com NATO chief Mark Rutte moved to calm the raging "Greenland crisis," rejecting any change to Danish sovereignty while quietly brokering a security framework with Donald Trump for the Arctic region. Despite viral claims that the alliance had "kicked out" the U.S. over Trump's annexation push, Rutte stressed that Washington remains central to NATO, even as European leaders bristle at the president's threats and rhetoric on Greenland. Watch for more…
(2026-02-12). Culpan a Donald Trumpo del recrudecimiento del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Una Declaración del Comité Manos Fuera de Cuba, en Los àÅngeles, Estados Unidos, condena enérgicamente la cruel e imprudente orden ejecutiva de Donald Trump del 29 de enero de 2026, que declara falsamente una emergencia nacional para justificar la escalada de la agresión estadounidense contra Cuba. ´Esta orden se basa en mentiras deliberadas, amenazas inventadas y acusaciones largamente desacreditadas, utilizadas cínicamente para imponer nuevos aranceles destinados a restringir el acceso de Cuba al petróleo y castigar colectivamente al pueblo cubano ª, puntualiza el texto y añade que esta acción…
(2026-02-12). The Second Trump Administration's Cuba Doctrine: Pressure Power Politics and Oil. moderndiplomacy.eu For three hours on January 28th, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, responding to senators' crossfire questions ranging from drug-busting actions in the Caribbean Sea to the American military operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. However, an exchange between …
(2026-02-12). Watch LIVE here @ 130PM EST as Trump Rescinds the CO2 Endangerment Finding. wattsupwiththat.com Today at 1: 30 PM EST, the Trump administration — with President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on hand — is set to formally rescind the 2009 EPA "Endangerment Finding" We'll have it live here.
(2026-02-12). Breaking with Trump, US House votes to pass a bill ending Canada tariffs. aljazeera.com The vote was a rare rebuke against Trump from the Republican-led chamber, as Congress members face midterm elections.
(2026-02-12). Trump and Netanyahu hold Iran war conclave. wsws.org US President Donald Trump held a war council at the White House Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize plans for a massive military assault on Iran.
(2026-02-12). Calling BS on DHS Insistence on Masked ICE and Border Patrol Agents. counterpunch.org 
This private army operating under the authority of Trump and his Constitution-savaging executive orders, with its gratuitous violence and willful blowing-off of hundreds of court orders issued by federal district and even appellate courts, has no valid or defensible justification for hiding its "agents'" identities by wearing masks, refusing to have attach numbers and name patches on their military-style uniforms. These federal goons are no different from municipal police or activated units of the US National Guard, who do not wear masks asnd are required to be identifiable (though some bad ones do try to hide na…
(2026-02-12). US, India Trade Deal: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com Trump's trade announcement between the United States and India may sound impressive at first glance, but on closer examination, it lacks the detail, structure, and legal foundation of a genuine trade agreement.
(2026-02-12). How China will Run Rings around Trump's US on Lucrative Green Energy in 2026. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | ( It was the second-hottest year on record at Earth's surface,
(2026-02-12). US Energy Secretary Chris Wright touts oil production on Venezuela visit. aljazeera.com Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump's administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.
(2026-02-12). US, Iran eye tentative nuclear talks as regional diplomacy intensifies. scmp.com The US and Iran may soon be taking tentative steps towards a new nuclear deal, following intensive diplomatic efforts by the Gulf monarchies and Turkey to prevent a destructive regional war. | With US President Donald Trump indicating a clear preference for diplomacy over aggression, Washington appears to have dropped proposals to pursue regime change in Tehran and rescue Iranians caught in a brutal crackdown on last month's protests.
(2026-02-12). Suffocating an Island: What the U.S. Blockade Is Doing to Cuba. scheerpost.com By Medea Benjamin Electric motorcycles are Cuba's aresponse to the fuel crisis. Marta Jiménez, a hairdresser in Cuba's eastern city of Holguín, covered her face with her hands and broke down crying when I asked her about Trump's blockade of the island—especially now that the U.S. is choking off oil shipments. "You can't imagine how …
(2026-02-12). China's Wang Ziyang advances to men's snowboard halfpipe final at Milan-Cortina. ecns.cn Chinese snowboarder Wang Ziyang finished 10th in the men's halfpipe qualification with a second-run score of 80.50 points at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, securing a place in the final.
(2026-02-12). Building of rare earth hub highlighted. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has called for greater efforts to advance both basic and applied research on rare earths, accelerate breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields, and strive to build a leading hub for rare earth technological innovation.
(2026-02-12). China's AI chip sector charges ahead. ecns.cn A wave of initial public offerings is sweeping China's graphics processing unit, or GPU sector, marking a critical phase in the nation's push for self-reliance in advanced computing power.
(2026-02-12). What makes Chinese airports different from others. ummid.com From Shanghai to Xi'an, and from Xi'an to Beijing, Chinese airports appear markedly different from those in advanced capitalist and developing countries.
(2026-02-12). In advance of White House meeting, Brazil's Lula sanctions US abduction of Maduro. wsws.org In pursuit of US tariff relief, Lula has effectively legitimized Washington's invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of Maduro.
(2026-02-12). Did Bondi Spy On Democrats' Search History Of Unredacted Epstein Files? Rep. Raskin Calls It 'Outrageous Abuse Of Power'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, a prominent House Democrat, is alleging that Attorney General Pam Bondi spied on her online searches while she was reviewing documents …