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| By Scribe | February 22, 2026 |
The USA shines at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy.
Meanwhile, a crazed gunman gets fatally shot by Secret Service while breaching Mar-A-Lago, three “conservative” Supreme Court Justices side with leftist judges on Trump tariffs, and a school in the State of New York targets a Spanish teacher who helped students start a conservative student club.
Underdog Team U.S.A. Defeats Canada in Gold Medal Thriller
Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 in a thrilling overtime gold-medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jack Hughes scored the dramatic game-winning goal 1:41 into OT off a Zach Werenski pass.
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s stellar 41-save performance kept the Americans alive against Canada’s pressure in their first men’s hockey gold since 1980.
The victory marked a massive upset over the favored Canadians in a gutsy, intense contest. Post-game, Hughes expressed deep pride, stating, “I’m so proud to be American today” and “That’s American hockey right there… we’re so proud to be Americans. Tonight was all for the country.”
Major Bank Admits to Weaponizing Power Against Trump
JPMorgan Chase admitted in court filings that it closed more than 50 bank accounts belonging to Donald Trump and his organization in February 2021, shortly after his first term ended and following the January 6 events.
The bank provided no detailed explanation, only advising Trump to seek banking elsewhere. Trump responded by filing a $5 billion lawsuit, accusing JPMorgan of politically motivated weaponization of its services without prior warning or justification.
Critics describe the closures as a clear example of shady abuse of corporate power to target and punish political opponents.
Justices Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett Side With Socialists in Shock Anti-Tariff SCOTUS Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, striking down President Trump’s global import duties as exceeding delegated powers under the major questions doctrine.
Three “conservative” justices—Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett—sided with the leftist wing to deliver the shock decision, invalidating billions in collected tariffs, potentially requiring massive refunds and creating economic disruption.
In dissent, Justice Kavanaugh argued that if IEEPA allows quotas and embargoes, it should cover tariffs, warning the ruling could cause a “mess” of refunds, trade instability, and limit presidential emergency trade powers.
Far-Left THR Accidentally Admits Anti-Conservative Bias on Cable Talk Shows
The Hollywood Reporter revealed leftwing bias on network talk shows by admitting hosts would rather ban all political candidates than grant equal airtime to Republicans under FCC equal-time rules.
In response to stricter enforcement, THR stated daytime and late-night shows will largely end candidate appearances to avoid including conservative opponents.
Shows like The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert have long blacklisted Republicans, exposing shameless intolerance and networks’ leftist loyalties.
NY Spanish Teacher Suffers Retaliation from School After Helping Students Form TPUSA Club
Jennifer Fasulo, a Spanish teacher at Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York, was placed on paid administrative leave in late January 2026 after agreeing to advise students launching a Club America chapter, the school arm of conservative group Turning Point USA.
Supporters say the far-left-leaning district retaliated due to her conservative views, as “woke parents” labeled the club an “organized hate group” and demanded her removal.
A student-led petition with 2,300+ signatures accuses the school of discriminating against her political and spiritual beliefs, warning she faces pending termination, highlighting far-left intolerance toward educators with differing political perspectives.
RFK Jr. and Kid Rock Promote Healthy Living in Athletic Video
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock teamed up for the high-energy “Rock Out Workout” video to promote getting active and eating real food.
The 90-second montage features the two men intensely working out together—lifting weights, doing crunches, push-ups, playing pickleball, and doing cardio—often shirtless to showcase their athletic, jacked physiques.
Set to Kid Rock’s “Bawitdaba,” the clip radiates high-octane vibes, showing them switching exercises, cold plunging, and toasting with whole milk in a hot tub. Kennedy captioned it: “GET ACTIVE + EAT REAL FOOD,” emphasizing fitness and whole foods for Americans.
20-Year-Old Alyssa Liu Shines for Team U.S.A. with Two Gold Medals, Inspiring Comeback Story
Alysa Liu won gold in women’s figure skating for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, ending a 24-year drought for American women with a total score of 226.79 and a flawless, joyful free skate.
Her inspiring journey includes overcoming a 2021 Chinese spy operation targeting her and her father, Arthur Liu—a Tiananmen Square protester and political refugee—who faced intimidation by spies posing as U.S. Olympic officials.
Liu had retired young due to burnout but returned triumphantly, rediscovering her passion. She celebrated exuberantly on the ice, embodying resilience and turning familial adversity into motivational strength on the podium.
She also won a gold medal in a U.S. figure skating team event shortly after.
Jobless Claims Drop Bigly In February
Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits plunged by 23,000 to 206,000 in the week ending February 14, 2026, far below economists’ expectations of around 225,000. This sharp drop—the largest since November—places claims in the bottom 8% of weekly reports over the past decade, signaling very low layoffs.
The figures underscore a robust labor market with rare levels of job security for American workers under President Trump. Breitbart highlights this as further evidence of strength in the Trump economy, with minimal new unemployment filings.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Rebuts Left’s “Widespread Racism” Narrative
In what is surely a devastating blow to the leftist psyche, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith stated in a CBS interview that racism exists but is “not as prevalent as some on the left would like us to believe,” viewing it as far less of a barrier today than decades ago.
He expressed optimism about America, saying a “vast majority of Americans judge you on the content of your character rather than the color of your skin.”
Smith highlighted that in the current era, many people focus on their own problems rather than racial superiority or holding others back. His comments reflect an uplifting view of reduced racial division and greater character-based judgment in the country.
Man With Shotgun and Fuel Shot Dead After Breaching Mar-A-Lago North Gate
A disturbing security breach occurred early Sunday, February 22, 2026, at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, when 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina unlawfully entered the secure north gate perimeter armed with a shotgun and a fuel can.
Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County deputy confronted him; he raised the shotgun, prompting officers to fatally shoot him. No protectees were harmed. Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the incident.
Catch up on what happened over the last month:
Last Week in America: Trump Called Cops on Epstein Long Before Dems Did (February 9 – 15, 2026)
America This Week: Benghazi Terrorist Faces American Justice (February 2 – 8, 2026)
America This Week: ‘Melania’ Trumps Leftists (January 12 – February 1, 2026)
America This Week: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Leftists Protect Pedophiles (January 19 – 25, 2026)
Freedom For Vietnam 