Sue's Daily Stack, The Thom Hartmann Program 02/12/26
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Thursday’s Daily Stack
Hour One: What Happens When the World Decides It Can’t Trust America Anymore?
Article: “What Happens When the World Decides It Can’t Trust America Anymore?“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US“ by Kelvin Chan.
Article: “Trump’s sanctions on ICC prosecutor have halted tribunal’s work“ by Molly Quell.
Article: “Trump’s Dangerous Rhetoric: A Gift to Putin “ by Olga Lautman.
Article: “Us Stripped From Key Nato Commands“ by The National Security Desk.
Article: “German state replaces Microsoft with open source, saves millions each year“ by Gintaras Radauskas.
Article: “Will No One Hold Trump Accountable for Handing Putin Everything He Wanted?“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Ruptures And New Realities“ by Jonathan Guyer, Lucas Robinson, Eloise Cassier, Ransom Miller.
Article: “F-35s caught in trade crossfire between US and Canada“ by Filip Timotija.
Tweet: “The Transatlantic Alliance has underpinned the security and the prosperity of Americans, Canadians and Europeans for 75 years. Reckless statements on #NATO’s security and Art 5 solidarity serve only Putin’s interest. They do not bring more security or peace to the world...“ by Charles Michel.
Article: “Digital sovereignty: Europe’s declaration of independence?“ by Frances Burwell and Kenneth Propp.
Article: “Low trust: navigating transatlantic relations under Trump 2.0“ by Steven Everts, Giuseppe Spatafora, Alice Ekman.
Article: “Trump’s Profiteering Hits $4 Billion“ by David D. Kirkpatrick.
Article: “‘Enough to make Reagan ill’: Trump’s NATO remarks under fire“ by Kelly Garrity.
Article: “Trump official allies with Europe’s far right in attacks on migration and hate speech policies“ by Jason Wilson.
Article: “European governments ditch US tech services over security fears“ by Kelvin Chan.
Article: “Immigrant Day Laborers and Community Allies Hold Anti-ICE “Buy-in” and Rally At Manhattan Home Depot“ by Kim Corona.
Article: “Medicare To Test Prior Authorizations In 6 States As Part Of A Pilot Program“ by KFF Health News.
Article: “House passes bill that could make it harder for married women to vote“ (SAVE Act) by Barbara Rodriguez.
GOP has passed a “show your papers” bill for voting - it will affect 146M people
Article: “GOP-led House passes controversial ‘show your papers’ bill that would affect 146M people“ by Ashley Murray.
Trump is fuming on his House loss on tariffs. 6 GOPers are in his crosshairs.
Article: “6 Republicans gift Democrats huge economic win as Trump fumes at House vote loss“ by Ewan Gleadow.
Article: “Rebel Republican reveals deal GOP leaders offered him to give up anti-Trump vote “ by Matthew Chapman.
Article: “Fact Check: Does photo really show Trump, Epstein, and Pam Bondi together?“ by Shanmugapriya Murugesan.
Case: “Husted v. Randolph Institute“ (Ohio voter caging).
Article: “2026 State Primary Election Dates“ by NCSL.
Article: “Epstein files: NYT finds 38,000 Donald Trump-related references after DOJ says claims lack credibility“ by Live MInt.
Article: “Trump goes to bat hard for Pam Bondi despite MAGA blowback from wild hearing: She was fantastic!“ by Jennifer Bowers Bahney.
Site: EuroNews.
Article: “Trump demands Greenland in speech to world leaders: ‘It’s a very small ask’“ by Travis Gettys.
Article: “UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes“ by AP.
Minnesota update
- John Parker, Breaking News Anchor for AM950-KTNF & Host-The Gaily Show airing on AM950 and WCPT 820, Monday – Saturday at 2pm CST.
Article: “Border czar Tom Homan: Immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota coming to an end“ by Anna Haecherl, Andrew Krueger, Cari Spencer, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Dana Ferguson.
Article: “Campaign aims to save immigrant-owned businesses affected by ICE“ by Frederick Melo.
Article: “Minnesota immigration attorneys overwhelmed by break-neck pace of cases“ by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov.
Article: “DHS Claims to be Winding Down in the Twin Cities. Local Leaders Are Still Pissed.“ by Katie Herchenroeder. “The top border official cited “unprecedented levels of coordination” with local leaders.“
Article: “2026 Minnesota legislative session“ by Ballotpedia.
Article: “Walz backs $10M aid package for Minnesota small businesses hurt by ICE surge“ by MPR.
Article: “ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next“ by Leah Feiger.
Article: “Feds will give 24-hour notice for Springfield ICE surge, DeWine says“ by Haley BeMiller.
Article: “Poll: Trump’s ratings on immigration tumble as Americans lose confidence in his top issue“ by Natasha Korecki and Stephanie Perry.
Article: “Primary elections in Minnesota“ by Ballotpedia.
Article: “2026 State Primary Election Dates“ by NCSL.
Hour Two: Ukraine Briefing
- Phil Ittner, Veteran War Correspondent based in Kiev, Ukraine & host of the ‘On the Edge‘ podcast @PhilipIttner Youtube
Article: “Russia launches 219 drones and 24 ballistic missiles in overnight attack on Ukraine“ by Washington Examiner Staff.
Article: “Emrgency Appeal For Ukraine w/Phil Ittner and Malcolm Nance“ (Generators for Ukraine) by Lev Parnas.
Article: “Putin’s plan for a new Russian Empire includes both Ukraine and Belarus“ by Taras Kuzio.
Article: “The Baltic States Are Preparing for the Unthinkable: War with Russia“ by Reuben Johnson.
Article: “Ukraine Country Size Comparison with European Countries“ by True Size of Countries.
Article: “Ukraine: The Breadbasket of Europe“ by Ian M. Sheldon.
Article: “The Critical Importance of Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Donetsk Oblast“ by IDW.
Article: “The ‘fortress belt’ Ukrainian cities in Putin’s crosshairs“ by Daniel McLaughlin.
Article: “Ukrainian athlete barred from Olympic skeleton event over helmet images“ by Rick Maese, Les Carpenter and Serhiy Morgunov.
Article: “Ukraine war briefing: Elections will be held only after ceasefire, says Zelenskyy“ by Guardian.
Article: “Maurene Comey“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Trump suggests Republicans should nationalize voting. Here’s what to know.“ by Melissa Quinn.
Article: “FBI raid of Fulton County, Georgia election office“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Venezuela denounces US oil tanker seizure as ‘barefaced robbery’“ by Jason K. Morrell.
Article: “Republican Cash Edge Threatens to Swamp Democrats in the Midterms“ by Shane Goldmacher and Theodore Schleifer.
Pam Bondi was breaking the law in plain view tracking Representative Epstein searches. Somebody call the DOJ!
Article: “Congresswoman Accuses Pam Bondi of Trying to ‘Surveil’ Her After Photo Seemingly Shows AG Tracked Her Epstein Files Search History“ by Joe DePaolo.
Article: “MAGA Names Call for Bondi to Resign After Wild Congressional Meltdown“ by Leigh Kimmins.
Article: “Battle of Karánsebes“ (friendly fire) by Wikipedia.
MAGA fans are turning on Pam Bondi. How will the Trump administration deal with this?
Article: “TheUnhinged Pam Bondi Testimony In Clips“ by Krassenstein.
Video: Bad Bunny’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Bill: “H.R.7296 - SAVE America Act“ by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act).
Bill: “H.R.22 - SAVE Act“ by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act).
Article: “Senate Leader Thune throws cold water on filibuster change in push for voter-ID bill“ by Justin Papp.
Article: “How Trump’s 2020 Election Claims Have Been Debunked Again and Again“ by Reid J. Epstein and Nick Corasaniti.
Article: “G.O.P. Opens Drive to Prevent Fraud“ by Cabell Phillips, Oct. 30, 1964.
Article: “Was the 1960 Presidential Election Stolen? The Case of Illinois“ by Edmund F. Kallina.
Article: “The NFL Is “Socialist” on Purpose, and It Exposes Republican Economic Stupidity“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX parade draws almost 1 million people in celebration“ by Aaditya Krishnamurthy.
Article: “International Clash Day Celebrated 23 Years After Punk Hero’s Death“ by Craig Rosen.
Article: “Joe Strummer“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Jimmy Kimmel Scoffs at Coal Club Making Up Award for Trump: ‘Yet Another Worthless Statuette for Fat King Coal’ | Video“ by Andi Ortiz.
Article: “Claudia Long, R.I.P.“ by Jeff Tiedrich.
Video: Rep. Houlahan s State of the Sixth Town Hall at The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville February 9, 2026.
Article: “Who Is Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Partner? All About John Wakefield“ by Yasmeen Hamadeh.
Article: “Thunderbird School of Global Management“ by Wikipedia.
Video: ‘DON’T YOU DARE to accuse me of a crime!’: Bondi spars with Lieu over Epstein Files at fiery hearing.
Article: “Epstein Revelations Stir Chaos From Scandinavia to South Asia“ by Mark Landler.
Article: “Marie Antoinette“ by Wikipedia.
Hour Three: Why Pam Bondi will not be fired - Plus, Does Trump have Alzheimer’s?
- Mary Trump, Ph.D from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University, and has taught graduate courses in trauma, psychopathology, and developmental psychology / She writes a column at Substack called, The Good In Us / Host - The Mary Trump Show on YouTube / Author, “The Reckoning: Our Nation’s Trauma and Finding A Way to Heal“ / Previous book: Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man @maryltrump.bsky.social
Article: “‘Nobody cared about Epstein’: Trump complains about ‘never ending saga’ in Bondi defense“ by David Edwards.
Article: “Trump may have Alzheimer’s, says niece“ by Lara Spirit.
Article: “Watergate Casualties and Convictions“ by Malcolm Farnsworth.
Article: “The Epa: A Nixon Legacy“ by Cecily Zamora.
Article: “List of contributors to Project 2025“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “This Montage Of Donald Trump’s Cabinet Fawning Has To Be Seen To Be Believed“ by Lee Moran.
Article: “Donald Trump’s Nephew Recalls Grandpa’s Dementia Symptoms as He Warns of Former President’s ‘Decline’ (Exclusive)“ by Kyler Alvord, Natasha Dye.
Article: “Trump’s bruised hand and tiredness blamed on Alzheimer’s drug by congresswoman“ by Cheyenne Ubiera.
Article: “Trump confirms secondary physical included MRI, cognitive test “ by Julia Manchester.
Article: “Trump Organization sought to bring in nearly 200 workers on visas in 2025“ by Richard Luscombe.
Article: “Donald Trump paid $1.375 million to settle case involving undocumented Polish workers, reveal documents“ by Charles V. Bagli.
Article: “ICE Begins Buying ‘Mega’ Warehouse Detention Centers Across US“ by Sophie Alexander and Fola Akinnibi.
Article: “What is the daily cost of detaining someone arrested by ICE?“ by Janet Nguyen.
Article: “How Much a Deportation Can Cost in Trump’s America“ by Rachel Adams-Heard and Elena Mejía.
Article: “Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video“ by Devan Cole.
Trump goes after GOPers for canceling White House meeting that excluded Democrats. Did no one tell them you have to 100% loyal or you’ll be kicked out?
Article: “Trump attacks GOP governor for canceling White House meeting that excluded Democrats“ by David Edwards.
Article: “Kim Davis“ by Wikipedia.
Video: Tough Moment: Ashley Moody Confronts Keith Ellison Over Antifa & Crime | Law & Order Showdown.
Article: “‘Life is at risk:’ Rep. Swalwell asks Pam Bondi to take threats against lawmakers seriously“ by Ava-joye Burnett.
Article: “Trump administration agrees to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt shooting in Capitol“ by Eric Tucker, Michael Kunzelman.
Video: Paul Weyrich - “I don’t want everybody to vote” (Goo Goo).
Article: “Paul Weyrich“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Malignant narcissism“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Dark triad“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Pseudonyms used by Donald Trump“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “That time Trump claimed to be ‘John Barron’ to lie about his wealth, as told by an ex-Forbes writer“ by Jeff Cox.
Article: “Barron Trump“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “ICE List: the small European website exposing US immigration agents“ by Ashifa Kassam.
Law: “Gun Control Act of 1968“.
Article: “Turning Point USA“ (incl. Club America) by Wikipedia.