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Fighting Back 1 of 9

Bipartisan lawmakers who co-wrote the Epstein Files Transparency Act reject Bondi's claim that DOJ has released all required files, saying the law requires internal memos on decisions not to prosecute that DOJ is withholding.

Names list includes Elvis and Janis Joplin

Source: BBC

February 15, 2026

Military 2 of 9

Pentagon airlifts a five-megawatt nuclear reactor from California to Utah aboard three C-17s, the first time a nuclear reactor has been transported by military aircraft, with plans to generate power by July 4.

Company founded 2023, owner now 26

Source: The Desert News

February 15, 2026

Transportation 3 of 9

TSA officers work without pay as DHS shutdown enters its first weekend, with more than 5,100 flights delayed Saturday and 1,110 officers leaving the agency in October and November alone.

Last shutdown cost $6B

Source: The Hill

February 15, 2026

Foreign Relations 4 of 9

Denmark's prime minister and Greenland's leader say Trump is "very serious" about acquiring Greenland and warn the crisis is not over despite formal talks launched in January.

"First time feeling unsafe from an ally"

Source: USA Today

February 15, 2026

Voting Rights 5 of 9

Alaska signed a confidential agreement letting DOJ flag individual voters for removal from state rolls, one of at least 12 states that quietly complied while judges ruled against DOJ in every related lawsuit.

DOJ sharing rolls with DHS

Source: The Alaska Beacon

February 15, 2026

Foreign Relations 6 of 9

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejects Rubio's claim that Europe faces "civilizational erasure," noting the U.S. ranks 58th in press freedom while her home country ranks second.

"People still want to join our club"

Source: EuroNews

February 15, 2026

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