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WAR (Air Force Senior Airman Zeno Kang,145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard) - North Carolina National Guard Analyzes Behavior, Builds Stronger Recruiting Force Mon Feb 23 16:59:47 2026

For the North Carolina Air National Guard recruiting and retention team, continuous improvement begins with understanding the people behind the recruiting mission.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Phil Stewart and Laura Gottesdiener) - New US military group helped Mexico track 'El Mencho' cartel boss Mon Feb 23 16:59:44 2026

A new U.S.-military-led task force specializing in intelligence collection on drug cartels played a role in the Mexican military raid on Sunday that killed the Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho,' a U.S. defense official says.

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Abbott warns Texans to 'stay alert' as cartel violence persists Mon Feb 23 16:53:56 2026

The Jaliscos primarily operate central Mexico and the death of the leader has led to rampant bloodshed.

REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - White House Now Confirms, U.S. Provided Intelligence Support for Mexico's Jalisco Cartel Strike Mon Feb 23 16:53:11 2026

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Wins Court Battle to Block Jack Smith’s Smear Job Report. Mon Feb 23 16:48:34 2026

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge has permanently barred the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President Donald J. Trump’s handling of classified documents.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, former Special Counsel Jack Smith, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials.WHEN & WHERE: The decision […] The post Trump Wins Court Battle to Block Jack Smith’s Smear Job Report. appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge has permanently barred the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President Donald J. Trump’s handling of classified documents . WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, former Special Counsel Jack Smith, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials. WHEN & WHERE: The decision was made on Monday, February 23, 2026, by Judge Cannon, who presides in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. KEY QUOTE: “Special Counsel Smith, acting without lawful authority, obtained an indictment in this action and initiated proceedings that resulted in a final order of dismissal of all charges.” — Judge Cannon.…Open

DAILYCALLER (Hudson Crozier) - SCOOP: Tim Walz Accused Of Stonewalling Key Probe As Somali Fraud Rocks His State Mon Feb 23 16:45:40 2026

'Grave concerns'

DAILYCALLER (Harold Hutchison) - Democrat Strategist Says She’s ‘Enjoying’ AOC’s Post-Munich ‘Implosion’ Mon Feb 23 16:45:38 2026

'People are acknowledging that she imploded'

DAILYCALLER (Natalie Sandoval) - Jimmy Lai’s Daughter Begs For Help From Eileen Gu, American-Born Skier Competing For China Mon Feb 23 16:45:36 2026

'His remaining time is short'

JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News Contributor) - Trump poised to fill two influential appeals court vacancies Mon Feb 23 16:33:19 2026

The White House is expected to announce nominees in the coming weeks.