The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected an effort to ban members’ ability to challenge tariffs implemented by President Trump. In a 214-217 vote, the House blocked the rule. Three Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie (KY), Kevin Kiley (CA), and Don Bacon (NE), joined Democrats to defeat the measure. As a result, resolutions challenging Trump’s tariffs are expected to flood the House floor. GOP revolt opens up lane for votes on challenging Trump tariffs https://t.co/CwOgaJLbWd — Axios (@axios) February 11, 2026 The Hill has more: The language in the rule on Tuesday would have reinstated a prohibition on calling snap votes to repeal the national emergency authority behind Trump’s tariffs through the end of July. The rule failing to pass paves the way for Democrats to proceed with their plans to force a vote on a resolution repealing Trump’s national emergency declaration for tariffs on Canada. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is expected to force a vote on his resolution that would repeal tariffs on Canada as soon as Wednesday. That same resolution could pass the Senate as well. In October, four Republicans joined all Democrats in a vote to terminate Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a measure led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.). Those GOP lawmakers were Sens. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Rand Paul (Ky.), Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska). “I don’t like putting the important work of the House on pause, but Congress needs to be able to debate on tariffs. Tariffs have been a ‘net negative’ for the economy and are a significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying,” Bacon said. “Article I of the Constitution places authority over taxes and tariffs with Congress for a reason, but for too long, we have handed that authority to the executive branch. It’s time for Congress to reclaim that responsibility. I also oppose using the rules votes to legislate. I want the debate and the right to vote on tariffs,” he continued. I don’t like putting the important work of the House on pause, but Congress needs to be able to debate on tariffs. Tariffs have been a “net negative” for the economy and are a significant tax that American consumers, manufacturers, and farmers are paying. Article I of the… — Rep. Don Bacon (@RepDonBacon) February 11, 2026 “My goal is to defend the Constitution and to represent the people. Taxing authority is vested in the House of Representatives, not the Executive. The vote tonight was to subvert the Constitution and the 1976 National Emergencies Act by literally saying a day is not a day,” Massie commented. My goal is to defend the Constitution and to represent the people. Taxing authority is vested in the House of Representatives, not the Executive. The vote tonight was to subvert the Constitution and the 1976 National Emergencies Act by literally saying a day is not a day. pic.twitter.com/O8rm07zcJv — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) February 11, 2026 POLITICO shared further: Tuesday’s defeat appears to end a nearly year-long effort by Republican leadership to shield its members from politically difficult votes on tariffs, as voters and businesses tire from the uncertainty fomented by Trump’s favorite geopolitical tool. “I don’t think that the House should be limiting the authority of members and enlarging the power of leadership at the expense of our members,” Kiley said in an interview after voting “no.” “That’s what this does, so I think it’s important for the House as an institution,” he added. House leaders used the procedural measure last March to block efforts to force a vote on the national emergency Trump used to implement the tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. House Republicans voted to extend it a second time in September. In that time, the Senate has passed four resolutions disapproving of the tariffs — two related to the tariffs on Canadian goods, one on tariffs on Brazil and one on the “reciprocal” tariffs Trump has imposed on nearly every country. Johnson on Tuesday urged his members to support the procedural measure, arguing that any disapproval vote should wait until after the Supreme Court determines whether Trump has the authority to use a 1977 economic powers law to impose sweeping tariffs across the globe. That ruling could come as late as the end of June or beginning of July.

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“Mom and Dad, this is for you,” the Jumbotron screen read as 24-year-old Maxim Naumov skated to the center of the rink for his Olympic debut in Milan. What followed was an emotional figure skating routine in the men’s short program. Naumov held up a picture of himself as a little boy with his parents after his very first routine while he waited for his scores in the kiss-and-cry section. A joyful smile overcame Naumov when he landed a season-best score of 85.65 points, which placed him fourteenth overall in the competition. With tears in his eyes, he pulled the photo to his face and kissed it. Maxim Naumov is an Olympian, and ALWAYS will be!

A Washington, D.C., grand jury refused to indict six Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday over a video they produced in November urging military members to disobey “illegal orders” given by President Donald Trump. The video — which featured Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and four Democratic House members — was labeled by the Trump administration as a “seditious” act. Members of the grand jury, however, did not sign off on the charges brought by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro against the lawmakers, the Associated Press reported. It remains unclear what specific charges prosecutors were seeking to bring against the members of Congress. The federal government could attempt to bring charges against the Democrats before a grand jury again. The Daily Wire reached out to the Justice Department for comment. Slotkin, who organized the video message, said on Tuesday night that the grand jury’s refusal to indict was “embarrassing” for the Trump administration. Last week, the Michigan Democrat rejected the Justice Department’s request to sit down for a voluntary interview and answer questions about the video. “Today, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro attempted to persuade a Grand Jury to indict me. This was in response to me organizing a 90-second video that simply quoted the law. Pirro did this at the direction of President Trump, who said repeatedly that I should be investigated, arrested, and hanged for sedition,” Slotkin posted on X. “Today, it was a grand jury of anonymous American citizens who upheld the rule of law and determined this case should not proceed. Hopefully, this ends this politicized investigation for good.” The other lawmakers featured in the short clip were Reps. Jason Crow of Colorado, Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, and Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania. In the video, the Democrats — who are all military veterans or former members of the intelligence community — told U.S. service members that “threats to our Constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home” and that the Trump administration “is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.” “Our laws are clear, you can refuse illegal orders,” the Democrats added. “You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders.” The video was released as Democrats — and a few Republicans — criticized the Trump administration’s military strikes on suspected drug runners in the Caribbean Sea. Just weeks after the Democrats made the video, President Trump authorized a military operation to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. President Trump suggested that the video represented “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH.” Trump later clarified that he was not calling for the Democrats to be executed. “I would say they’re in serious trouble. I’m not threatening death, but I think they’re in serious trouble,” Trump said. “In the old days, it was death. That was seditious behavior.” The War Department, led by Secretary Pete Hegseth, moved to strip Senator Kelly, a retired astronaut and naval officer, of his rank and retirement pay over his participation in the video. Last month, Kelly sued Hegseth, along with Navy Secretary John Phelan, the Department of the Navy, and the War Department, arguing that their action against him violates the First Amendment.

Polling firm Cygnal released a new survey on Wednesday showing broad support for voter identification requirements, including a majority backing among black, Hispanic, and white voters. The poll found that 72% of white voters, 69% of Hispanic voters, and 56% of black voters support requiring identification at the polls.   “Hakeem Jeffries seems to think voter ID is voter suppression, but when you actually ask voters, 70% of American voters overall, 75% of swing voters support voter ID,” said pollster and Senior Partner John Rogers. He added that Republicans view the issue as politically advantageous heading into the midterms. “It shows Republicans have another winning issue heading into the midterms if they lean into it with confidence.” Jeffries has opposed the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, arguing that the GOP is attempting to discourage voter participation. “What Republicans are trying to do is to engage in clear and blatant voter suppression,” said Jeffries. “They know that if there’s a free and fair election in November, they’re going to lose.” The House passed a version of the bill in the fall, which is now under consideration in the Senate. The Cygnal poll was conducted from February 3-4 among 1,500 likely 2026 midterm voters and has a margin of error of 2.51%. It found 70% support for requiring voter ID for federal elections, compared with 26% opposed. Support was strongest among Republicans at 92%, while 46% of Democrats said they favor voter ID requirements. Cygnal’s findings align with other national surveys. A Gallup poll conducted last fall found that 84% of Americans favor voter ID requirements, while the Pew Research Center reported almost identical findings, with 83% support. The SAVE Act would mandate that states obtain documentary proof of American citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections and would require the removal of noncitizens from voter rolls.  In order for the SAVE Act to pass the Senate, a simple majority of fifty-one votes is required. However, the bill would need 60 votes to overcome a potential filibuster. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has expressed support for voter ID requirements but acknowledged the measure might lack the votes to advance. “How we get to that vote remains to be seen,” he said. 

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has escalated her rhetorical war with President Donald Trump to a new level, labeling him a “pedophile” and suggesting that the United States should follow Somalia’s lead and  “pedophiles.” On social media, she referred to Trump as the “leader of the Pedophile Protection Party,” attempting to link him to the Jeffrey Epstein files. She then issued a chilling comparison: “At least in Somalia they execute pedophiles not elect them.” The implication—that a sitting U.S. president deserves the death penalty—is the latest  from the radical “Squad” member, who once equated the United States and Israel with the Taliban terrorist group. The firestorm erupted after Trump turned his sights on the massive fraud scandals currently rocking Minnesota. Speaking during the week of February 9, the president estimated that at least $19 billion has been drained through medical and state assistance fraud, much of it allegedly tied to figures within the Somali community. “Somalia has come in here—what they’ve done to our country, these people,” Trump stated, specifically targeting Omar. “They’ve come into our country, and what they’ve done with that fake congresswoman. She’s so bad.” The leader of the Pedophile Protection Party is trying to deflect attention from his name being all over the Epstein files. At least in Somalia they execute pedophiles not elect them. https://t.co/xC3Ype3zXI — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 10, 2026 This verbal cage match comes as the Department of Justice and the House Oversight Committee intensify their scrutiny of Omar’s sudden and massive wealth accumulation. While Omar claimed years ago she was essentially “worth nothing,” recent financial disclosures tell a different story. Her husband, Tim Mynett, has seen the value of his business interests, including a California winery and a capital firm, skyrocket by thousands of percentage points. Estimates now place Omar’s potential net worth north of $44 million. House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has pledged to dig into these “3,500% gains,” though Omar dismisses the inquiry as a “right-wing disinformation campaign.” Last June, Omar said that the United States was becoming “one of the worst countries” in the world after President Trump and Republican governors deployed the National Guard to quell anti-ICE riots. For a woman who fled anarchy in Somalia, her preference for Somali-style “justice” over the American electoral process suggests her appreciation for her adopted home remains as thin as her financial explanations.

The National Republican Campaign Committee will host President Donald Trump for the second consecutive year at its presidential dinner fundraiser on March 25, underscoring an extremely competitive midterm election cycle. In a video first shared with The Daily Wire, the dinner is expected to honor the president as he begins the second year of his second term. “Republicans will fight for every state, every seat, and every single vote. We’re going to fight like hell, and we’re going to win, win, win like we’ve never won before,” Trump said in his address from last year, which is shown in the video. The spot highlighted various GOP incumbents in key races, including Reps. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA). The NRCC’s role is to focus on target races for Republicans to either flip or retain – a large undertaking with the GOP’s razor-thin House majority. At last year’s presidential dinner, the organization raised a “record-shattering” $35.2 million. The group slightly outraised its Democratic counterpart, the DCCC, by more than $2 million in 2025, according to Newsmax. “House Republicans are proud to have the unwavering support of President Donald J. Trump as we march toward November with undeniable momentum,” NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson said. “Across the country, Americans are energized to grow our House majority and keep delivering on President Trump’s America First agenda.” Trump is expected to hit the campaign trail this year seeking to maintain or grow his majorities to keep his agenda alive. Most notably, Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” last July, which addressed several of the administration’s goals, including tax cuts and immigration, and will likely be debated in congressional districts nationwide as November approaches. “I’m gonna do a lot of campaign traveling,” Trump said in January, according to Fox News. “We’re going to work hard.” In his official capacity, the president has delivered several recent economic speeches in states with swing districts, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Iowa, as affordability is expected to be a top issue in the general election. On the Senate side, where Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority, the Cook Political Report rates four races as “toss-ups” in Maine, Michigan, Georgia, and North Carolina. On Wednesday morning, the committee sent an email blasting Republicans in various target races after a failed House vote to block resolutions against the administration’s tariffs. The DCCC claimed GOP lawmakers “voted to shield Donald Trump from Congressional oversight on his sweeping, reckless tariffs that are raising costs.” The Daily Wire reached out to the DCCC for comment.