Dems Revolt Against Chuck Schumer, Side with Trump - Senate Will Vote YES

WASHINGTON D.C. — In a stunning blow to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the radical progressive wing of the Democratic Party, Senator John Fetterman has announced he will vote YES to fund the Department of Homeland Security, effectively siding with President Trump’s law and order agenda.

The Pennsylvania Democrat’s decision effectively kills the far-left’s attempt to stage a revolt against ICE funding, signaling that even some Democrats are realizing that "abolishing ICE" is political suicide. Fetterman rejected frantic pleas from members of his own party, raising serious questions about Schumer's ability to control his caucus.

FETTERMAN REJECTS "DEFUND ICE" MANIA

Fetterman’s statement on Monday came amidst a coordinated pressure campaign by all seven Democratic members of the U.S. House from Pennsylvania. Led by Rep. Chris Deluzio—a potential 2028 primary challenger—the group sent a formal letter demanding Fetterman oppose the funding unless radical "reforms" were included.

Rep. Brendan Boyle, another potential rival, claimed ICE is "operating like a lawless, out-of-control agency" and declared, "We cannot send it another blank check."

Fetterman, however, refused to take the bait. "I reject the calls to defund or abolish ICE," Fetterman said bluntly. While he criticized specific tactics used in the recent Minneapolis operation and called for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing, he drew a hard line in the sand regarding the budget.

"I will never vote to shut our government down, especially our Defense Department," Fetterman stated. He correctly noted that a partial shutdown wouldn't even defund ICE, pointing out that the agency already received $178 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, legislation he opposed but now acknowledges as the law of the land.

HOUSE DEMS MELTDOWN

The split exposes a deep fracture within the Pennsylvania Democratic delegation. Progressives like Rep. Summer Lee and establishment figures like Rep. Madeleine Dean are now openly at war with their state’s senior senator. They argue that "funding without adequate reform risks endorsing current approaches," but their threats have fallen on deaf ears in the Senate.

Fetterman’s refusal to play games with national security aligns him closer to his Republican counterpart, Senator Dave McCormick. McCormick reaffirmed his support for Border Patrol and ICE on Sunday, though he did call for a "full investigation" into the death of armed protester Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

TRUMP WINS AGAIN

For President Trump and Senate Republicans, Fetterman’s defiance is a major victory. It ensures that the Senate will vote YES to keep the lights on at DHS, allowing immigration enforcement to continue unabated.

The "Revolt" against Schumer is real. As the Senate prepares to vote, it is clear that the radical left’s stranglehold on the Democratic Party is slipping, and common sense—at least on the issue of funding the government—is prevailing. Fetterman may wear a hoodie, but on this vote, he’s wearing the jersey of law enforcement.

President Trump Gets Another Massive Court Win and Chuck Schumer's Democrats Are Beside Themselves With RAGE

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — In a crushing blow to the Democratic establishment and a massive victory for the Trump administration, a federal judge has flatly rejected Minnesota’s attempt to block the President’s aggressive immigration enforcement operation.

The ruling, handed down late Saturday by U.S. District Judge Kate Menendez, clears the way for "Operation Metro Surge" to continue unabated in the Twin Cities. The decision has left Minnesota Democrats, including Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, furious and scrambling for a new legal strategy as federal agents continue their work.

BIDEN APPOINTEE SIDES WITH TRUMP

The sting of the defeat is particularly sharp for Democrats because the ruling came from Judge Menendez, an appointee of President Joe Biden. In her written decision, Menendez dismantled the state’s argument that the federal surge violated state sovereignty.

"Plaintiffs ask the Court to extend existing precedent to a new context where its application is less direct — namely, to an unprecedented deployment of armed federal immigration officers to aggressively enforce immigration statutes," Menendez wrote. She delivered a harsh reality check to the state's legal team, adding, "None of the cases on which they rely have even come close."

The judge ruled that Minnesota failed to meet the "high legal standard" required for a preliminary injunction. While she acknowledged the "significant impacts" the surge has had on the community—referencing the controversial deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti—she emphasized that the court’s role is to rule on the law, not the optics.

BONDI: "NEITHER SANCTUARY POLICIES NOR LITIGATION WILL STOP US"

The Trump administration immediately took a victory lap. Attorney General Pam Bondi took to social media platform X to celebrate the ruling as a vindication of federal authority.

"Another HUGE @TheJusticeDept legal win in Minnesota just now: a Biden-appointed district judge denied Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s attempt to keep ICE out of Minnesota," Bondi wrote.

She followed up with a stern warning to other sanctuary jurisdictions: "Neither sanctuary policies nor meritless litigation will stop the Trump Administration from enforcing federal law in Minnesota."

DEMS "FIGHTING ON" AMIDST RAGE

The reaction from Minnesota Democrats was one of seething frustration. Attorney General Keith Ellison, who has led the charge against the operation, admitted disappointment but vowed to drag the legal battle out.

"We’re obviously disappointed in the court’s ruling today, but this case is in its infancy... so we’re fighting on," Ellison said in a defiant statement. "We will continue to be unrelenting."

The lawsuit was filed in response to a surge that has seen thousands of federal agents deployed to the region. Tensions have reached a boiling point following the shooting deaths of two residents during enforcement actions, fueling calls from top Democrats for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or be impeached.

TRUMP STANDS BY NOEM

Despite the outcry and the legal challenges, President Trump remains undeterred. Addressing the controversy this week, Trump offered full-throated support for Secretary Noem. "I think she’s done a very good job," Trump said. "The border is totally secure."

Noem, refusing to back down, released a powerful video on Friday highlighting Americans killed by illegal immigrants. "We are deporting criminals from America so that no family will have to suffer a tragedy like this ever again," she wrote.

With the federal court refusing to intervene, the path is now clear. Operation Metro Surge will proceed, and the Trump administration has secured legal confirmation that when it comes to immigration enforcement, the federal government reigns supreme.

Trump Warns New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani: ‘We’ll Have To Arrest Him’

President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed sharp criticism from Zohran Mamdani, who defeated disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, ordered the president during his fiery victory speech to “turn the volume up.”

“I think it’s a very dangerous statement for him to make,” Trump told Fox News host Bret Baier. “He has to be a little bit respectful of Washington, because if he’s not, he doesn’t have a chance of succeeding. And I want to make him succeed.” He quickly clarified, “I want to make the city succeed, I don’t want to make him succeed.”

Trump has frequently attacked the progressive candidate throughout his campaign, which focused on affordable housing and expanding social safety nets. Mamdani faced racist attacks from critics before defeating Cuomo, whom Trump had endorsed.

In his victory speech Tuesday, Mamdani called Trump a “despot” who has “betrayed” the nation. He urged his supporters to use their votes and voices to “stop the next Trump” by “dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power.”

“I thought it was a very angry speech,” Trump told Baier. “Certainly angry toward me, and I think he should be nice to me. I’m sort of the one that has to approve a lot of things coming to him, so he’s off to a bad start.”

Supporters countered that Mamdani, 34, is off to a great start as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor in city history, and its youngest in more than a century.

“Look, for thousands of years communism has not worked. Communism, or the concept of communism, has not worked. I tend to doubt it will work this time,” Trump said. He added that he was “torn” by Mamdani’s win due to his “love” for New York City, saying he “would like to see the new mayor do well.”

When asked if he’s thought about reaching out, Trump replied, “I would say he needs to reach out to us, really. I’m here. We’ll see what happens, but I would think it would be more appropriate for him to reach out to us.”

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In June, when asked about Mamdani’s vow to “stop masked ICE agents from deporting our neighbors,” Trump said, “Well then, we’ll have to arrest him.”

“Look, we don’t need a communist in this country, but if we have one, I’m going to be watching over him very carefully on behalf of the nation,” Trump added.

Trump Admin Wildly Surpasses Biden Energy Record In Matter of Months

The White House marked the one-year anniversary of the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) on Saturday, February 14, 2026, touting a massive surge in U.S. energy production that has fundamentally reshaped the global market in just over twelve months.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who chairs the Council alongside Energy Secretary Chris Wright, presented data showing that U.S. output has not only eclipsed the previous administration’s peaks but has done so at a pace federal officials are calling "unprecedented."

Record-Breaking Production Levels

The administration's "Energy Dominance" agenda, codified by executive order exactly one year ago, has driven U.S. crude oil production to a record 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025. By comparison, it took the Biden administration nearly four years to move production from 11.3 million to 13.2 million barrels—a threshold the current administration cleared in its first few months.

Natural gas output has seen a similar vertical climb. In November 2025, production reached 110.1 billion cubic feet per day, the highest level since federal tracking began in 1973. This represents an 8% increase over the previous administration's average.

“Gasoline prices have fallen to some of the lowest levels in years, permitting has been streamlined, and American energy exports are surging,” Secretary Burgum told Fox News Digital. “These achievements mean real savings for families, farmers, and small businesses.”

Surging Global Influence and LNG Exports

The U.S. has significantly widened its lead as the world’s premier liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter. Average LNG exports rose to 15.1 billion cubic feet per day in 2025, a sharp jump from the 11.9 billion recorded in late 2024.

This surge is credited to the Council's aggressive focus on "unleashing" American resources through:

Regulatory Rollbacks: Modernizing financial risk evaluations to free up billions for offshore exploration.
Permitting Speed: The Department of the Interior has approved 63.7% more Federal and Indian drilling permits compared to the previous administration over the same period.
Infrastructure Investment: New agreements with a bipartisan group of governors to advance over $15 billion in power-generation projects.

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The Economic Impact: Addressing Affordability

A central pillar of the NEDC's mission is to use energy abundance as a tool against inflation. While recent Middle East tensions have caused temporary spikes in crude prices, the administration maintains that the expanded domestic grid and increased output are the only long-term solutions to lowering transportation and grocery costs.

Secretary Burgum reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to "conservation abundance," arguing that environmental stewardship and fossil fuel development are not mutually exclusive. As the U.S. enters the second year of this policy, the White House expects to export four billion more cubic feet of natural gas per day than in 2024—a 33% increase.