The lights are going out at the Department of Homeland Security. Senate Democrats have officially pulled the plug, triggering a high-stakes midnight shutdown after a massive stalemate over ICE. The trigger? A radical "Masks Off" ultimatum following the fatal January shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. While the White House refuses to budge on unmasking federal agents, the consequences are hitting the frontline: the TSA, Secret Service, and Coast Guard are being forced to work for ZERO pay. What to expect? Take a look.   

 In the heart of the Mediterranean and now shifting toward the Persian Gulf, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is on the move. As of February 13, 2026, the Pentagon has officially ordered this nuclear-powered titan to the Middle East, a decision that significantly escalates the American military footprint in an already volatile region as President Trump issues the 30-day ultimatum regarding Iran`s nuclear program