House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) went public Wednesday with his pressure campaign urging Democratic state legislators to vote on a new congressional map. Why it matters: Jeffries doesn't usually put himself in such public conflict with fellow Democrats, but he'll will need every advantage he can get in his quest to become speaker in 2027. - The universe of competitive House seats is already historically small this midterm cycle. - Jeffries is trying to persuade as many Democrat-controlled states as possible to redraw their legislative maps to counteract the GOP's mid-decade redistricting in Texas, Missouri and elsewhere. Driving the news: Jeffries met Wednesday with Maryland state Senate President Bill Ferguson in…
Local officials give an update on the search for missing skiers in Nevada City, California. As of the presser, eight skiers have died and one is still missing after an avalanche.
DHS went into a shutdown last week after a stopgap bill expired. The Senate previously made an agreement to pass five of six appropriations bills and a short-term funding plan for DHS, to allow for debate on changes.
Lindsey Granger gives her lens on reports of licensing deals between the Trump administration and other countries, leading to concerns of foreign influence. #LindseyGranger #Trump #ForeignInfluence
President Trump hosts a Black History Month reception at the White House to honor the monthlong celebration. More: https://tinyurl.com/3ztcvmdd #DonaldTrump #BlackHistoryMonth #WhiteHouse
Eight of 9 skiers who were missing after an avalanche Tuesday were found dead, and one still hasn't been located, according to officials. There are six survivors, two of whom have injuries that are not life-threatening. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon says they will continue recovery efforts, but weather conditions are an issue. #avalanche #California #CastlePeak Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Billionaire Les Wexner testified before the House Oversight Committee, claiming he was “duped by a world-class con man” and had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes despite being implicated as an alleged co-conspirator.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Les Wexner, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Ohio State University, and […] The post Alleged Epstein Co-Conspirator Les Wexner Tells Congress He Was ‘Naïve, Foolish, and Gullible.’ appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Billionaire Les Wexner testified before the House Oversight Committee, claiming he was “duped by a world-class con man” and had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes despite being implicated as an alleged co-conspirator. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Les Wexner, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Ohio State University, and members of the House Oversight Committee. WHEN & WHERE: Wexner’s testimony occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Ohio during a closed-door deposition . KEY QUOTE: “I was naïve, foolish, and gullible to put any trust in Jeffrey Epstein. He was a con man.” – Les Wexner IMPACT: The deposition adds to ongoing scrutiny over Epstein’s network…Open
