US Politics February 25 Round-Up: Kash Patel, DOGE Coin and Trump's Use of Executive Action

February 28, 2025
February US News Round-Up

February US News Round-Up

Kash Patel is the new director of the FBI. Democrats failed to block his confirmation, while Republicans held firm. Good news for the people—perhaps not so much for certain "beneficiaries" of the system.

DOGE —after the initial outcry, media coverage has shifted focus to payments made to deceased individuals. Regardless, plenty of money will be saved , though the process will take time.

Democracy Forward , a group of lawyers, claims it will save the country. In reality, it means more lawyers spreading their version of the truth—rule by law or dictatorship?

Voter Remorse —Some who voted for President Trump now express buyer’s remorse. A cybersecurity reporter from Politico revealed these findings. Imagine if the 70,000 federal employees who took buyouts all became bloggers or journalists—we’re in for a long summer.

Security Clearance Revoked —Trump stripped clearance from long-time Trump critics who once dismissed the Hunter Biden laptop story as a "Russian hoax." More revocations may come, but for now, their faces are disappearing from CNN, MSNBC, and other media outlets.

Mount Denali or McKinley? —Does renaming a mountain affect the climate? President Obama thought so, but renaming it didn’t exactly help Californians.

Obama announced the change, saying that renaming Denali was a way to bring attention to environmental issues like melting glaciers, wildfires, and rising sea levels in Alaska. He also framed it as a recognition of indigenous heritage, which he said was under threat from climate change.

Economic OptimismCEO sentiment indicates improving confidence in the economy, suggesting a shift in the right direction. Hope is on the horizon.

McConnell is Leaving —Perhaps his exit aligns with the DOGE movement. Not saying he was a recipient, but he wasn’t exactly known for cutting spending. If he received any benefits, he was certainly smart about it.

Black History Month's Future? —Could this be the last Black History Month recognized at the federal level? The administration is shifting toward broader inclusivity rather than single-cause celebrations, leaving recognition to individuals rather than national mandates. Meanwhile, the DEI movement is being replaced with a meritocracy-driven approach.

Trump’s Executive Actions —Trump is wielding his executive powers aggressively. With 75 actions already in place, it’s only a matter of time before the lawsuits start rolling in. Lawyers will profit, but transparency over who funds these legal challenges—nonprofits, perhaps?—remains unclear.

James Carville’s RageThe "Ragin’ Cajun" is reportedly furious. Whether he’s slept more than an hour since the election is anyone’s guess. His hopes rest on lawyers, the EU, and Zelensky to take Trump down. Will the American people go along with it for a better government? Trump, meanwhile, continues to negotiate the biggest deals of his life.

October 10, 2025
The Democratic Party Shutdown Strategy: We've got ANTIFA and Weathermen in Congress, and a shutdown to please the 5%—is that a winning strategy? Perhaps a clear indication that the Democratic Party no longer exists. It is a Kimmel–Colbert–Springsteen sound-setting orchestra, with tunes from Rosie, Joy Reid, The View and Psaki, and MSNBC and other leftist commentators. Schumer and Jeffries are no longer relevant; the squad rule is on. Thank you, Bernie and Soros, but the shutdown will hopefully silence all government waste, a shutdown DOGE? If we miss you, we let you know, but for now, it is the Republicans in favor 70:30. Here's an explainer: fight, fight, fight against Trump—the only reasoning the Democrats offer these days. We need to elect politicians, not litigators and Soros activists. Axios has reported throughout the year how Hill Democrats have been besieged by an increasingly angry base demanding that they " fight harder " and "do something" about Trump. – In February, shortly after President Trump's inauguration, it was voters blowing up Democrats' phone lines with demands to "fight back" against DOGE. – In March, it was angry crowds gathered at town halls to chew Democrats out for purportedly not doing enough to resist Trump, which some lawmakers compared to the rise of the Tea Party. – By July, Democratic lawmakers were expressing concerns about their base demanding they put themselves in harm's way to draw attention to the administration's use of physical force. But it looks like the Democrats are united, with presidential candidates proposing and supporting the radical stance. Just wonder: Gavin Newsom urged Democrats to stand firm amid the government shutdown Friday, saying, "You lose leverage, you lose this country." ANTIFA leverage? The shutdown —essential and non-essential—or why are there government non-essential functions? Are the SPLC (no leftists), ACLU, ANTIFA , and the Redneck Revolt all part of non-essential feeding grounds? And what about academia ? Or are we at the start of a John Brown revolution, with unidentified actors/founders ? Portland, Oregon: Portland Oregon —why is ICE and the Trump administration so focused on Portland? It looks like an Eldorado to live in the state and city , but also a hotspot of the rebellion, because the elite rulers use it to provide what? A one-party state for many years . Oregon hasn't always had a lack of affordable housing, costly and poor-performing public schools, high taxes and heavy regulations on businesses, rampant drug addiction and homeless campers everywhere. Whom do you blame for all of this? Perhaps because people move there to live a hippy life—I mean a happy life—or the political mix. The people in rural areas don't care if the cities get waxed by anti-fascists. A 2008 analysis by political statistician Nate Silver on states' political ideology noted that the state's conservatives were the most conservative of any state (more so than Utah or Tennessee) and that the state's liberals were more liberal than any state (more so than Vermont or D.C.). For now, a Trump judge ruled in favor of ANTIFA . Let the demolition go on—happy winter. 'Justice has been served': Gov. Tina Kotek, others praise judge's ruling blocking troops to Portland. FBI Political Affiliations: Is the FBI politically Republican-charged? There is some social media claim that since the 1950s, no Democrat was leading the FBI. If you are counting James Comey, Robert Mueller, and Christopher Wray as Republicans, you perhaps need to note there is a litany of Trump haters in the Republican Party. But for good measure, it is called the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and nominations are approved by Congress and controlled by the AG and the US intelligence committee. Wonder why this is a question when Trump is president? Looks to me, with 90% lawyers on committees, like a straightforward legal matter. And shifting priorities —left and right have extreme activism . It is just a question of who you ask, so why not check them both accurately? But mental sickness is not part of an ideology—unless some publishers are politically biased.