America First was always just a slogan.
One head of state sits in a New York jail cell. Another was killed Saturday when U.S. and Israeli forces bombed the capital city where he lived. Donald Trump remains who he has always been.
Tonight’s most dangerous story is the reporting that surfaced about Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser. Ten days ago Flynn gathered six federal officials and a room full of 2020 election deniers to discuss declaring a national emergency to seize control of this fall’s midterms. The attendees left behind videos, photos, emails, and a LinkedIn post celebrating dinner with Flynn and Cleta Mitchell.
Call or write your representatives and demand immediate public hearings into White House officials who met to discuss seizing our elections.
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Today’s GovBrief News
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and entire defense council killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes as Tehran retaliates across Gulf states.
Source: The Associated Press
February 28, 2026
U.S. backs Pakistan's "right to defend itself" as open warfare with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan kills hundreds along 1,600-mile border.
Source: The Independent
February 28, 2026
Former National Security Adviser Flynn convened summit where 2020 election deniers and six federal officials discussed declaring emergency to seize control of midterms.
Source: ProPublica
February 28, 2026
OPEC+ debates larger than expected oil output increase after Iran war shuts down Strait of Hormuz shipping and prices hit eight-month high.
Source: Reuters
February 28, 2026
Trump's hand-picked Pentagon inspector general stalls review of military targeting in drug boat strikes after raising political concerns.
Source: The New York Times [gift link]
February 28, 2026
House Minority Leader Jeffries and bipartisan sponsors pledge to force war powers vote on Iran strikes, bypassing GOP leadership.
Source: The Hill
February 28, 2026
DHS Secretary Noem diverts border security and deportation funds to buy nearly $300 million in luxury jets, alarming top Trump officials.
Source: Axios
February 28, 2026
More than 1,000 protesters rally in Trump-voting New Jersey suburb as bipartisan opposition mounts against DHS plan to convert $129 million warehouse into East Coast's largest ICE detention facility.
Source: CBS New York
February 28, 2026