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Secretary of State Marco Rubio just wrapped up a highly anticipated joint press availability with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava. Coming right after the Munich Security Conference, this meeting is sending shockwaves through the EU!

From signing massive nuclear energy deals to pushing back against Brussels and reassessing the Ukraine strategy, the US and Slovakia are signaling a major geopolitical pivot. Are we witnessing the formation of a new alliance in Eastern Europe?

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio just delivered a massive reality check to European allies at the 2026 Munich Security Conference. While reassuring the world that the U.S. and Europe "belong together," Rubio made it clear that the broken status quo is officially over.

In a powerful and direct speech, Rubio slammed the United Nations for failing to solve global crises from Ukraine to the Middle East, called out the "climate cult," and demanded that European nations step up their own defense spending. The message from the Trump administration was undeniable: the U.S. is not abandoning its allies, but Europe can no longer rely on America to manage the West's "decline."

What does this mean for the future of NATO and the transatlantic alliance? Watch our full breakdown to find out!

👇 Have a thought on Rubio's speech? Drop it in the comments below! Are European allies ready to handle their own security?

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PRESIDENT TRUMP DEPARTS FOR FORT BRAGG | HISTORIC EPA ANNOUNCEMENT & MADURO CAPTURE DEBRIEF. President Trump gaggles with the press before boarding Marine One for a massive trip to Fort Bragg, NC. The President is taking a victory lap on two major fronts today: the American economy and US national security.

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LIVE: DINFOS Mass Communication Foundations Graduation (Classes 220-25 & 230-25). Welcome to the live graduation ceremony for the Defense Information School (DINFOS) Mass Communication Foundations (MCF) courses 220-25 and 230-25.

Today, we celebrate the newest cohort of military storytellers, public affairs professionals, and visual information specialists ready to join the fleet and field. These service members from across the joint force have completed rigorous training in journalism, photography, videography, and graphic design at Fort Meade, Maryland.

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President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg today, February 13, 2026, alongside First Lady Melania Trump. Honoring military families and the special forces units responsible for the recent capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is the central focus of this visit. #PresidentTrump, #FortBragg, #SpecialForces, #MilitaryFamilies, #Venezuela, #MaduroCapture, #MilitaryHeroes, #FLOTUS, #ArmyStrong, #AmericanHeroes

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The transformation is complete. On February 13, 2026, the recruits of Bravo Company (Series 1029-1033) stepped onto the parade deck at MCRD San Diego and earned the title of United States Marine. But for these warriors, the journey has just begun. In this video, we cover the graduation highlights and break down exactly what happens next as they report to the School of Infantry (SOI) at Camp Pendleton. Will they head to the 14-week Infantry Marine Course (IMC) or the 29-day Marine Combat Training (MCT)? We explain the 2026 training pipeline. #MCRDSanDiego #BravoCompany #USMCGraduation #Series1029 #Series1033 #SOIWest #CampPendleton #MarineCorps #InfantryMarineCourse #MCT #SemperFi #DefenseNow

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At a White House ceremony today, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin formally announced the rescission of the 2009 "Endangerment Finding." As you noted, the administration has framed the repeal as the "largest deregulatory action in American history."

Here is a summary of the details surrounding today's announcement and its implications:

The Core Action
What happened: The EPA has issued a final rule revoking the 2009 scientific determination known as the "Endangerment Finding."

What it was: The 2009 finding declared that six greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) threaten public health and welfare. This finding was the necessary legal trigger that required the EPA to regulate these emissions under the Clean Air Act.

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Today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, the U.S. Army is officially activating the Futures and Concepts Command (FCC) at Fort Eustis, Virginia. This ceremony marks a significant organizational milestone as the former "Futures and Concepts Center" is elevated to a full subordinate command under U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC).

Event Overview
Event: Activation Ceremony and Change of Command
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 12:35 PM EST
Location: Fort Eustis, Virginia

Key Leader: LTG Michael C. McCurry (Incoming Commanding General)

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Watch the official Pass-In-Review graduation ceremony from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. These new Sailors from Training Group 10 (TG-10) have completed eight weeks of intensive basic training and are now joining the fleet.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 📍 Location: Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL

Graduating Divisions (TG-10): • 083, 084, 085, 086, 087, 088, 089 • 910, 911 (Performance Divisions)

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President Trump just signed a major executive order directly linking the U.S. military to the coal industry. But is this the right strategic move for our national security? During the "Champion of Coal" event at the White House, President Trump received the inaugural "Undisputed Champion of Coal" award and rolled out a massive new energy directive. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is now mandated to secure long-term contracts with coal-fired power plants to fuel U.S. military installations. Paired with a $175 million injection to recommission aging plants and the repeal of the 2009 EPA "endangerment finding," the administration argues this will provide "dispatchable" and reliable baseline power to keep bases operational during extreme weather and grid failures.

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