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U.S. and Israeli forces launched air and missile strikes across Iran on February 28, 2026, reportedly targeting the supreme leader’s compound, military command centers and nuclear-linked sites. (theguardian.com) Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be dead after the strikes. (al-monitor.com) Iran’s foreign ministry and officials denied those reports, with the foreign minister saying Khamenei was alive “as far as I know.” (apnews.com) President Donald Trump supported calls for Iranians to rise while Tehran launched serious retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region. Khamenei’s status remains unconfirmed amid chaotic, evolving reports. (washingtonpost.com)

On Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump authorized overnight military strikes on Iran, prompting angry backlash from MAGA figures. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the action a betrayal—writing on X, “We voted for America First and ZERO wars,” and labeled the administration “sick fucking liars.” Tucker Carlson told ABC that the attack was “absolutely disgusting and evil.” Alex Jones warned on X that “Trump’s HUGE gamble accelerates the world’s trajectory towards a nuclear world war.” Andrew Tate posted an image (pic.x.com/vUbr1pgCF2). Critics noted the strikes began without congressional approval and risk wider regional escalation. Many urged Congress to act swiftly. (thedailybeast.com)

Rep. Thomas Massie announced he will move to force a House vote to block President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, arguing the Constitution requires Congressional approval for acts of war. Massie said he will work with Rep. Ro Khanna and use House procedures to bring a War Powers resolution to the floor so members must support or oppose further military action. Critics across parties called the strikes unauthorized and warned of escalation, while administration officials defended the attacks as targeting imminent threats. The move aims to assert congressional oversight and could trigger floor showdown next week. (theguardian.com)

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace asserted that Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors have “exonerated” President Trump, saying “He’s been exonerated over and over again,” as GOP members defended not subpoenaing Trump in the House probe. (aol.com) Reporters pressed Mace, who repeated survivors told her he was exonerated; others said survivors asked only that Trump be questioned. (aol.com) Fact-checkers warn released Epstein materials do not legally exonerate Trump and that calling him “exonerated” mischaracterizes the documents and testimony. (politifact.com) Trump denies wrongdoing and has not been charged in the Epstein matter. (aol.com) The claim remains disputed and criticized across media and watchdogs, and legal experts call for clarity.

Abdul Jalloh, 32, was charged with second-degree murder after 41-year-old Stephanie Minter was found stabbed to death Feb. 23 at a Richmond Highway bus stop in Fairfax County; detectives identified him on surveillance and arrested him Feb. 24 following an alleged theft. DHS and multiple outlets report Jalloh, an immigrant from Sierra Leone who entered the U.S. illegally in 2012 and has a reported final order of removal from 2020, had been arrested more than 30 times. DHS urged Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to cooperate with ICE as the investigation continues. Tips can be submitted anonymously to police, officials said. (fcpdnews.wordpress.com)

Speaking in Columbia, South Carolina, President Joe Biden tore into former President Donald Trump for failing to acknowledge Jeffrey Epstein’s victims who sat in the chamber during Trump’s State of the Union address. Biden said Trump “never offered them a word of support,” and also criticized omissions including the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and deaths tied to immigration enforcement. Biden contrasted his economic record with Trump’s, cited the speech’s nearly two‑hour length, and accused Trump of ignoring survivors and transparency around Epstein files. The remarks, delivered at an event marking Biden’s 2020 primary anniversary, were a sharp rebuke. (thedailybeast.com)

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against targets inside Iran, striking sites in Tehran and other cities reportedly including nuclear facilities. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching missiles and drones at U.S. military assets across Gulf states and at Israel, where air defenses intercepted many incoming projectiles. Explosions and damage were reported in Tehran and in several Gulf host nations; at least one civilian fatality and injuries were reported. Israel declared a state of emergency and world powers urged restraint as regional leaders warned the assault could trigger wider, destabilizing conflict. (theguardian.com)

Sources: (independent.co.uk)

House Speaker Mike Johnson angrily criticized Democrats after they sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over efforts to determine how many undocumented immigrants receive SNAP benefits, saying “They sued the USDA for simply asking them how many illegal aliens are on the program in California, New York and these other states.” (thegatewaypundit.com) The lawsuit, filed Oct. 28, 2025, was brought by Democratic attorneys general and governors from about 25 states and challenges USDA orders to suspend or restrict November SNAP payments amid a government shutdown. (politico.com) USDA defended its legal interpretation, and a federal judge ordered temporary restoration of benefits that day. (justsecurity.org)

Federal Judge Zahid Quraishi ordered the immediate release of an immigrant and warned that, after repeated government noncompliance in immigration habeas cases, he would compel DOJ and DHS officials to appear and testify under oath to show cause if unlawful detentions continue. The ruling and his threat to “haul in” officials have gone viral on social media, prompting online calls for his impeachment and accusations that he would expose Trump administration officials. Coverage so far is concentrated on social posts and legal blogs; major outlets have limited reporting. Supporters hail his enforcement of court orders, while critics call for discipline. (electoral-vote.com)