HeadlineSquare[Wednesday, February 11] US News Headlines from r/Conservative
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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare February 11, 2026
Executive Summary
- The Pentagon confirms deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, a military escalation as Iran threatens “no ceasefire.”
- A new offensive doctrine is in effect at the southern border, where U.S. forces downed Mexican cartel drones over El Paso.
- A mass shooting at a school in British Columbia, Canada, has left 10 people dead, the nation’s deadliest in four decades.
- The DOJ failed to indict several Democratic lawmakers after a federal grand jury rejected charges related to allegedly urging the military to defy orders.
- A government shutdown looms as funding talks stall over a reported Democratic demand for “sanctuary locations” at polling places.
1. Foreign Affairs and National Security
1.1 Iran Tensions Escalate with U.S. Deploying Second Aircraft Carrier
Tensions with Iran have reached a new height as the Pentagon prepares a significant escalation of its military presence in the Middle East. After President Trump confirmed he was weighing the deployment of a second aircraft carrier, with reporting suggesting this move is timed ahead of a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu [1], an exclusive report from the Wall Street Journal confirmed the Pentagon is actively preparing to deploy the second carrier [2]. This military posturing follows direct threats from Tehran, with a senior Iranian official stating there will be “no ceasefire if war with US begins” [3].
These developments occur amidst reports of coordination between Iran and its proxies, with Iran’s security chief Larijani meeting with Hamas leaders [4]. Volatility within Iran is also being reported, with claims of an explosion hitting a military convoy in the country’s southeast [5]. While the administration readies its “armada,” President Trump has also publicly claimed that Iran is now expressing a desire to negotiate a new deal on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs [6].
References:
[1] Trump weighs bolstering ‘armada’ near Iran before Netanyahu visit, https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/netanyahu-washington-visit-trumps-ear-g9sbcxdpb
[2] Exclusive: Pentagon Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier to Deploy to the Middle East, https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-prepares-second-aircraft-carrier-to-deploy-to-the-middle-east-e7140a64?st=5AiceD&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
[3] No ceasefire if war with US begins, Iranian senior official says, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202602118424
[4] Iran security chief Larijani meets Hamas leaders, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202602112227
[5] Explosion hits military convoy in southeast Iran, armored vehicles destroyed, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202602113098
[6] Trump says Iran wants to make a deal with US on nuclear, ballistic programs, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202602102373
1.2 U.S. Military “On Offense” Against Mexican Cartels at Border
The U.S. military has adopted a direct offensive posture against narco-terrorist organizations at the southern border. The FAA’s recent 10-day airspace lockdown over El Paso, initially attributed to unspecified “national security fears,” has now been clarified [1]. The FAA lifted the restrictions after U.S. forces downed Mexican cartel drones that had “breached US airspace” [2]. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly confirmed this new doctrine, declaring that the U.S. is now “‘on Offense’ Against Narco-Terrorists” [3]. This marks a strategic shift from a containment policy to direct kinetic engagement with cartel assets operating near the border.
References:
[1] FAA locks down El Paso airspace for 10 days sparking national security fears, deadly force warning, https://thedailybs.com/2026/02/11/faa-locks-down-el-paso-airspace-for-10-days-sparking-national-security-fears/?utm_campaign=james&utm_content=2-11-26%20Daily%20AM&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=Get%20response&utm_term=email
[2] FAA lifts El Paso flight restriction after US downs Mexican cartel drones that ‘breached US airspace’, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/faa-halts-all-flights-el-paso-international-airport-10-days-special-security-reasons?cmpid=FNC_app
[3] Hegseth: US ‘on Offense’ Against Narco-Terrorists, https://www.newsmax.com/us/pete-hegseth-war-department-narco-terrorists/2026/02/11/id/1245727/
1.3 Mass Shooting in British Columbia Kills 10 in Major Attack
A devastating mass casualty event has occurred in British Columbia, Canada. Coordinated shootings at a school and a home in Tumbler Ridge resulted in 10 fatalities and over 25 injuries [1]. The attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is being described as Canada’s deadliest mass school shooting in four decades, where students reportedly barricaded themselves in classrooms for two hours [2]. An 18-year-old male, identified in reports as Jesse Strang, has been linked to the attacks, though his motive remains under investigation [3].
References:
[1] 10 dead, over 25 injured in shootings at school and home in British Columbia, https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/world-news/10-dead-over-25-injured-in-shootings-at-school-and-home-in-british-columbia/
[2] Tumbler Ridge students barricaded themselves in classrooms for 2 hours as suspect launched Canada’s deadliest mass school shooting in 40 years, https://nypost.com/2026/02/11/world-news/tumbler-ridge-students-barricaded-themselves-in-classrooms-for-2-hours-as-suspect-launched-canadas-deadliest-mass-school-shooting-in-40-years
[3] Who Is Jesse Strang? What We Know So Far About 18-Year-Old Linked To Canada’s Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooting, https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/who-is-jesse-strang-what-we-know-so-far-about-18-year-old-linked-to-canadas-tumbler-ridge-secondary-school-shooting-169769/
1.4 Geopolitical Realignments and Diplomatic Maneuvers
Several diplomatic and strategic moves are reshaping international relationships. NATO has launched “Arctic Sentry,” a new military initiative in the high north, as the alliance reportedly “seeks to move on from the Greenland dispute” that had created friction with the U.S. [1]. In the Western Hemisphere, Argentina’s President Javier Milei has offered a robust endorsement of President Trump, calling him an “‘Example of Courage and Leadership’” [2]. Meanwhile, a potential disruption in Caribbean alliances is signaled by two concurrent reports: Russian airlines have suspended all flights to Cuba, a move that comes as Republican lawmakers demand President Trump terminate remaining U.S. commercial licenses with the island nation [3, 4].
References:
[1] NATO Launches Arctic Sentry Military Effort as it Seeks to Move on from Greenland Dispute, https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/nato-arctic-sentry-greenland-trump-exercises-defense/2026/02/11/id/1245713/
[2] Argentina President Javier Milei: Donald Trump an ‘Example of Courage and Leadership’, https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2026/02/11/milei-donald-trump-an-example-of-courage-and-leadership-after-capturing-maduro/
[3] Russian airlines suspend flights to Cuba, https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-02-11-u1-e129488-s27061-nid320598-aerolineas-rusas-suspenden-vuelos-cuba#google_vignette
[4] GOP lawmakers demand Trump shut down remaining Cuba commercial licenses, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-pressed-close-cuba-embargo-loophole-oil-set-run-out-within-days
2. Immigration and Border Security
2.1 Shutdown Threat Looms Over “Sanctuary Locations” at Polls Demand
The prospect of a government shutdown is growing as immigration policy becomes a central point of contention in funding negotiations. A Democratic demand to ban ICE agents from polling places has escalated, with a new report from RedState.com claiming that a provision for “‘Sanctuary Locations’ at the Polls” is a key sticking point [1]. This demand is being framed as an attempt to “hold government hostage” as the funding deadline nears [2]. The specific functions of these proposed locations remain unclear but have emerged as a significant new flashpoint in the national debate over election integrity and immigration enforcement.
References:
[1] GOP Questions Democrats’ Demand to Ban ICE at Polling Places, https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/02/10/if-illegal-immigrants-do-not-vote-in-american-elections-why-are-democrats-demanding-no-ice-near-polling-places/
[2] Democrats Try to Hold Government Hostage As Shutdown Looms, Demanding ‘Sanctuary Locations’ at the Polls, https://redstate.com/beckynoble/2026/02/11/democrat-hold-government-hostage-as-shutdown-looms-and-all-but-say-the-quiet-part-out-loud-n2199046
2.2 Intense Partisan Clashes Plague Congressional Oversight Hearings
Recent congressional hearings on homeland security have devolved into arenas of intense and personal partisan conflict. Attorney General Pam Bondi engaged in a “fiery clash” with House Judiciary Democrats, reportedly exploding at one member and calling him a “‘washed up, loser lawyer’” [1]. In a separate Judiciary hearing, an ultimatum from Rep. Eric Swalwell for ICE Director Todd Lyons to resign reportedly “backfired” [2]. The hostile atmosphere was further exemplified in other hearings where one Democrat asked the ICE Chief if he was “going to hell” and another congresswoman, reportedly charged with assaulting ICE agents, was described as behaving in an “insane” manner. The collective coverage portrays an atmosphere of extreme dysfunction in congressional oversight.
References:
[1] Bondi explodes at Dems on House Judiciary panel in fiery clash: ‘Washed up, loser lawyer’, https://nypost.com/2026/02/11/us-news/bondi-tears-into-dems-on-house-judiciary-panel-in-fiery-clash-washed-up-loser-lawyer/
[2] Rep Swalwell’s resignation ultimatum for ICE director backfires, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ice-director-refuses-resign-under-pressure-from-eric-swalwell-not-side-killers
2.3 ICE Mission Becomes Flashpoint in Criminal Cases and Local Policies
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) remains at the center of multiple public controversies. The agency publicly pleaded with North Carolina politicians not to release an undocumented immigrant charged with multiple counts of child rape [1]. In Los Angeles County, a new rent relief fund has been established not only for wildfire victims but also explicitly for “people avoiding ICE,” linking a public benefit to the evasion of federal law enforcement [2]. The polarizing nature of the agency’s work is further highlighted by reports of an Arizona restaurant being “swamped with hate” for giving free meals to ICE personnel [3].
References:
[1] ICE Asks North Carolina Politicians to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged with Multiple Counts of Child Rape, https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/02/10/ice-asks-north-carolina-politicians-not-release-criminal-illegal-alien-charged
[2] YGTBFKM: LA County Just Started Rent Relief Fund for Wildfire Victims and…People Avoiding ICE, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/02/11/ygtbfkm-la-county-just-started-rent-relief-fund-for-wildfire-victims-andpeople-avoiding-ice-n3811767
[3] Arizona Mexican restaurant swamped with hate over free meals for ICE, but owners respond with ‘God bless you’, https://www.foxnews.com/media/arizona-mexican-restaurant-swamped-hate-over-free-meals-ice-owners-respond-god-bless-you?msockid=0559fe3f3e2b69f82ec1e8ee3f79689b
2.4 Human Smuggling and Visa Integrity Under Renewed Scrutiny
Federal authorities have busted a human smuggling ring, arresting its leader who was allegedly bringing children and other migrants to New York City [1]. This comes as the integrity of the visa system faces scrutiny, with a former consulate official claiming that Somali nationals “routinely lied” to obtain U.S. visas [2]. Separately, unverified but alarming allegations have surfaced on social media claiming a single Chinese man has fathered over 100 American citizen children via paid surrogates in Southern California, with the children then “immediately shipped to China” to be raised under CCP ideology [3]. These claims, while originating from a non-traditional source, point to growing concerns around “birth tourism” and exploitation of the immigration system.
References:
[1] Feds bust human smuggling ring leader bringing kids, other migrants to NYC, https://nypost.com/2026/02/11/us-news/feds-bust-human-smuggling-ring-leader-bringing-kids-other-migrants-to-nyc/
[2] Former Consulate Official: Somali Nationals Routinely Lied to Get U.S. Visas, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/10/fformer-consulate-official-somali-nationals-routinely-lied-to-get-u-s-visas/
[3] One Chinese man has over 100 American citizen children through paid surrogates. The kids were born here, immediately shipped to China, and raised under the CCP. They can vote in our elections starting in a couple years. 107 Chinese-owned surrogacy companies operate in Southern California alone., https://x.com/govt_acct_inst/status/2020960482387960228
3. Domestic Politics and Governance
3.1 Concerns Mount Over Foreign Influence in U.S. Political Groups
Scrutiny of foreign financial influence in American domestic politics is intensifying. The State Department has publicly identified the anti-war group “Code Pink” and other far-left organizations as “vectors of Chinese influence operations” [1]. This comes as a new, detailed report from Jewish Insider formally recommends that the Department of Justice investigate the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for allegedly acting as an unregistered foreign agent [2]. Witnesses in a recent House hearing also sounded alarms about the scale of “foreigners bankrolling leftist causes in America” [3].
References:
[1] State Department identifies Code Pink and other far-left groups as vectors of Chinese influence operations, https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/us-news/state-department-identifies-code-pink-and-other-far-left-groups-as-vectors-of-chinese-influence-operations/
[2] Report recommends investigation of DSA for acting as a foreign agent, https://jewishinsider.com/2026/02/democratic-socialists-america-fara-ncri-report
[3] Witnesses Sound The Alarm On Foreigners Bankrolling Leftist Causes In America, https://thefederalist.com/2026/02/11/witnesses-sound-the-alarm-on-foreigners-bankrolling-leftist-causes-in-america/
3.2 State and Local Policies on Taxes, Reparations Ignite National Debates
Contentious local policies are drawing national attention. The city of San Francisco has been hit with a lawsuit over its recently enacted reparations ordinance [1], while a Chicago suburb has disbursed another $1 million under its own “race-based reparations” program [2]. In New York, lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, who has faced criticism regarding homeless deaths in his city, has now formally asked state legislators to consider a new 2% tax hike on the wealthy [3]. In California, a public “backlash” is reportedly building against a Democratic proposal for a new tax to offset revenue lost from the state’s electric car mandate [4].
References:
[1] New: San Francisco Sued Over Reparations Ordinance, https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/02/11/new-san-francisco-sued-over-reparations-ordinance-n2199042
[2] Chicago suburb hands out another $1million in race-based reparations, $25k per recipient, https://thedailybs.com/2026/02/11/chicago-suburb-hands-out-another-1million-in-race-based-reparations-25k-per-recipient/
[3] Zohran Mamdani asks NYS lawmakers for 2% tax hike on wealthy, https://nypost.com/2026/02/11/us-news/zohran-mamdani-asks-nys-lawmakers-for-2-tax-hike-on-wealthy/
[4] California Democrats crushed by backlash against tax proposal to replace revenue lost by electric car mandate, https://www.theblaze.com/news/newsom-mileage-tax-california-backlash
4. Justice, Economy, and Federal Policy
4.1 Grand Jury Rejects DOJ Effort to Indict Democratic Lawmakers
The Department of Justice has suffered a significant setback in a politically sensitive case. A federal grand jury has reportedly rejected a DOJ effort to secure an indictment against a group of Democratic lawmakers [1]. According to the Fox News report, the proposed charges stemmed from allegations that the lawmakers had “urged military to defy illegal orders.” The grand jury’s refusal to find probable cause to issue an indictment marks a critical failure for the prosecution and a major development in the ongoing friction between the executive branch and its political opponents.
References:
[1] Grand jury rejects DOJ effort to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged military to defy illegal orders, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/grand-jury-rejects-doj-effort-indict-democratic-lawmakers-who-urged-military-defy-illegal-orders
4.2 Strong January Jobs Report Signals Economic Momentum
The U.S. economy started the year on a strong footing with the addition of 130,000 jobs in January [1]. The hiring surge was quickly framed by supporters of the administration as a “‘Blockbuster’ January jobs report” showing that “The Trump Economy Continues to Roar” [2]. However, this positive macroeconomic news is tempered by a separate report from Fox News alleging that the federal welfare system has become a “fraud magnet” for which “taxpayers are paying the price” [3].
References:
[1] U.S. Added 130,000 Jobs in January, Starting Year off on Stronger Footing, https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/january-jobs-report-unemployment-b703b0e3?st=XqETPu&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
[2] The Trump Economy Continues to Roar With ‘Blockbuster’ January Jobs Report, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/02/11/jobs-report-n2671102
[3] Federal welfare spending is a fraud magnet — and taxpayers are paying the price, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/federal-welfare-spending-fraud-magnet-taxpayers-paying-price
4.3 Administration Plans Major Environmental Repeal; FDA Refuses Vaccine Review
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing major actions at key federal agencies. One report claims President Trump intends to repeal the key climate “endangerment finding” that serves as the legal basis for federal regulation of greenhouse gases [1]. Such a move would fundamentally alter U.S. environmental policy. Separately, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly refused to review the application for Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine, a decision with potential implications for future vaccine development and the regulatory path for mRNA technologies [2].
References:
[1] Trump to repeal climate finding for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/trump-repeal-climate-finding-federal-greenhouse-gas-regulation
[2] FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application, https://www.foxnews.com/health/fda-refuses-review-modernas-mrna-flu-vaccine-application.amp
4.4 New Allegations Surface in Epstein Case Regarding President Trump
New information has been reported concerning President Trump’s connection to the Jeffrey Epstein case. A report from New York Magazine details an alleged 2006 phone call where Trump is said to have told the Palm Beach Police Chief that “‘Everyone’ Knew About Epstein Abuse” [1]. In response, a White House statement framed the revelation as a development that “‘Cracks’ the Establishment’s Epstein Narrative” about the President’s knowledge of the matter [2].
References:
[1] Trump Told Police Chief ‘Everyone’ Knew About Epstein Abuse, https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-told-police-chief-everyone-knew-about-epstein-abuse.html
[2] White House: Trump’s Alleged 2006 Call to Palm Beach Police Chief ‘Cracks’ Establishment’s Epstein Narrative on POTUS, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/10/white-house-trumps-alleged-2006-call-to-palm-beach-police-chief-cracks-establishments-epstein-narrative-on-potus/
5. Society, Crime, and Media
5.1 Debates Over Political Influence in Schools and Public Health
A new report alleges an “Antifa-linked organization” is distributing materials to K-12 students with the stated purpose of encouraging a “‘political revolution,’” raising concerns about activism in schools [1]. In San Francisco, striking teachers have reportedly drawn criticism by emailing parents to demand they refrain from homeschooling their children during the work stoppage [2]. On public health, a significant media reversal has occurred, with reports that The New York Times has changed its long-standing support for marijuana legalization, now citing health risks [3]. One headline summarized the shift: “NYT: Boy, Were We Wrong About Marijuana” [4].
References:
[1] Scathing report reveals Antifa-linked org passing out material to K-12 students: ‘Political revolution’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/scathing-report-reveals-antifa-linked-org-passing-out-material-to-k-12-students-political-revolution
[2] Teachers email parents demanding they don’t homeschool kids – as San Francisco strike grinds into a third day, https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/us-news/striking-san-francisco-teachers-tell-parents-to-skip-homework/
[3] New York Times reverses course on marijuana legalization, cites health risks, https://www.foxnews.com/health/big-mistake-legalize-marijuana-health-experts-warn-worse-outcomes
[4] NYT: Boy, Were We Wrong About Marijuana, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/02/10/nyt-boy-were-we-wrong-about-marijuana-n3811751
5.2 Report of Actor James Van Der Beek’s Death Remains Unconfirmed
A single report from Fox News has indicated that actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’, has died at the age of 48 [1]. This information has not been corroborated by other major news outlets in the provided feed. It should be treated as unconfirmed pending further verification from additional sources.
References:
[1] James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ star, dead at 48, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/james-van-der-beek-dawsons-creek-varsity-blues-star-dead-48
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