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Oh, SNAP! - February 27, 2026 Feb 28, 2026

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JD Vance says there’s “no chance” the U.S. will enter a prolonged Middle East war even as tensions rise, while outrage grows in New York after a nearly blind refugee is found dead days after immigration agents allegedly left him alone at a coffee shop. A 65-year-old Minnesota woman says she “cannot afford to eat” following SNAP changes, highlighting worsening economic strain. In media upheaval, Paramount wins a bidding war for Warner Discovery after Netflix exits.

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Hosts: Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola & Elliott Morgan

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Tucker Rocks Fox - February 26, 2026 Feb 27, 2026

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Politico reports that the Trump administration is hoping Israel will strike Iran first so they can avoid political blowback. Ben Shapiro pressures Donald Trump to strike Tehran, warning that if the U.S. doesn’t act, Israel will bear the consequences alone—while Tucker Carlson blasts Fox News “war mongers,” exposing a deep fracture inside right-wing media.

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AI Warfare - February 25, 2026 Feb 26, 2026

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Top Democrats Look To Block A Vote On Iran War Powers Resolution. The Trump Administration Is Allegedly Worried Israel Will Use Nukes On Iran. A Horrific Report Details IDF Soldiers Killing 15 Gaza Aid Workers In 2025 Attack. The Pentagon Demands That Anthropic Abandon Their AI Ethics Rules.

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TYT REACTS: Trump’s State of the Union Address Feb 25, 2026

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President Donald Trump addresses the nation. Join Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, and John Iadarola for a live watch and reaction to Trump's speech and how the Democrats will respond.

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Iran Divides MAGA - February 24, 2026 Feb 25, 2026

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The U.S. orders the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and families from its embassy in Beirut as it braces for a possible strike on Iran—raising the specter of a wider regional war. Right-wing media fracture bitterly over whether to back escalation as Cenk goes head to head with Genral Clark on Piers Morgan. Alleged Mar-A-Lago gunman revealed to be vocal Trump supporter upset about the Epstein files.

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Cartel Chaos - February 23, 2026 Feb 24, 2026

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Steve Witkoff claims in an interview with Lara Trump that Iran could have bomb-making material in the next WEEK, as Lindsey Graham worries that Trump’s advisers are pushing him to make a deal. A U.S. ambassador sparks international backlash after suggesting Israel has a right to much of the Middle East, drawing condemnation across the region. Violence erupts in Mexico following the killing of a cartel boss, raising fears of broader instability.

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Bunch Of Hucksters - February 20, 2026 Feb 21, 2026

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Sen. John Fetterman declares “you can’t negotiate with cancer—you have to attack it” when discussing Iran. A Fox New host says Trump has to make a better case for going to war with Iran. In a 2.5 hour conversation with Tucker Carlson, Mike Huckabee denies Epstein's ties to Mossad, claims Israel has a biblical right to the entire Middle East, and defends America sending billions of dollars in aid to Israel. Tragedy deepens in the West Bank after a Palestinian-American teenager shot by Israeli settlers dies of his wounds.

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Les Be Honest - February 19, 2026 Feb 20, 2026

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Donald Trump says we'll know if we're going to war with Iran within the next 10 days as he continues to send military assets to the Middle East. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, adding another layer of scandal to royal circles. Les Wexner downplays his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during testimony in front of the House Oversight Committee.

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Brink Of War - February 18, 2026 Feb 19, 2026

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Tucker Carlson went to Israel and said his producer got interrogated by Israeli officials. Donald Trump moves closer to a potential major conflict with Iran as former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns that Turkey now poses a rising regional threat. An Israeli father complains about Tucker Carlson to Mike Huckabee and demands that America protect IDF soldiers.

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