Politics Chat, February 17, 2026

Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference; the post–World War II order of democracy, trade, and alliances; Europe’s pivot toward self-defense and new partnerships without the U.S.; economic slowdown signals tied to tariffs and immigration crackdowns; farm policy fallout and agricultural sector instability; Trump family self-dealing via trademarks, crypto, and prediction markets; the SAVE Act and 2026 voter-suppression efforts; Kristi Noem backlash and DHS turmoil; FCC pressure on CBS over James Talarico; Epstein files blowback and fractures inside MAGA; an opportunity for a new Christian voice; and carrying your torch.

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