In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup!

Monday, February 9, 2026

Trump on Super Bowl Halftime Show: ‘One of the Worst Ever’

President Donald Trump on Sunday gave his review of Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny’s Spanish language-only Super Bowl halftime show, and as usual, he did not mince words. “The Super Bowl halftime show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, ever,” he wrote in a Truth Social post. “It makes no sense, is an affront to the greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of success, creativity, or excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the USA and all over the world. This ‘Show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ to our country, which is setting new standards and records every single day – including the best stock market and 401(k)s in history…. And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new kickoff rule.”

Hakeem Jeffries: Democrats Won’t Step Away From ICE Demands

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Democrats have no intention of backing down from their list of demands for changes in the way US Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates in order to agree to further fund the Department of Homeland Security. A February 13 deadline looms before DHS funding ceases.

China Regime Critic Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Hong Kong

Speaking out against China’s communist regime still comes at a price. “Hong Kong’s most vocal China critic, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in jail, ending the city’s biggest national security case which drew international concern about the city’s freedoms and autonomy,” Reuters reports.

Elon Musk: Mars on Backburner as SpaceX Shoots to Colonize the Moon

Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX, on Sunday explained why his company is stepping back from plans to colonize Mars for the moment and is focusing instead on a much more attainable goal, building a city on the moon. “For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years,” Musk wrote in an X post. “The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to the stars. It is only possible to travel to Mars when the planets align every 26 months (six month trip time), whereas we can launch to the Moon every 10 days (2 day trip time). This means we can iterate much faster to complete a Moon city than a Mars city. That said, SpaceX will also strive to build a Mars city and begin doing so in about 5 to 7 years, but the overriding priority is securing the future of civilization and the Moon is faster.”

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Appeals Court Allows DHS to Proceed With TPS Termination for Three Nations

The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has a long-standing reputation for issuing left-leaning rulings, but it handed the Trump administration a major victory Monday. The Court is allowing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to proceed with terminating the Temporary Protected Status of migrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Federal Judge Blocks California ICE Anti-Mask Law

US District Judge Christina Snyder, a Bill Clinton appointee based out of Los Angeles, on Monday blocked California from enforcing a law forcing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to remove their masks during operations. The Court finds that federal officers can perform their federal functions without wearing masks,” Snyder stated. “However, because the No Secret Police Act, as presently enacted, does not apply equally to all law enforcement officers in the state, it unlawfully discriminates against federal officers.”

WH to Repeal Key Obama Climate Change Finding This Week

President Donald Trump’s administration “is planning this week to repeal the Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, according to US officials, in the most far-reaching rollback of US climate policy to date,” The Wall Street Journal reports.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Jeffries: Unless ICE Is Reformed, DHS Shuts Down on Friday

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) on Tuesday again stressed that Democrats intend to see the Department of Homeland Security shuttered as of Friday, when a funding deadline expires, unless Republicans agree to a major “reform” of how US Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts its illegal alien round-up operations.

Nikki Haley Slams Trump for Not Focusing on ‘Fiscal Conservatism’

Former South Carolina Republican governor and failed 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Tuesday bashed President Donald Trump for failing to talk about “fiscal conservatism” and warned that the party is headed for a midterms election disaster.

DOJ Fails to Secure Indictments Against Six Democrats in Military ‘Disobey’ Video

The US Attorney’s office for the District of Columbia on Tuesday failed to convince a grand jury to indict six Democrats who released a notorious video in November urging US military members to refuse to obey “illegal” orders issued by the Trump administration.

FDA Moves to Ban BHA as Food Additive

Is a common but controversial food additive on its way out? The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday “launched a comprehensive re-assessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a chemical preservative used in food. The review will consider whether BHA is safe under its current conditions of use in food and as a food contact substance, based on the latest scientific information,” the federal agency announced in a news release.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

House Passes the SAVE Act

The Republican-controlled House passed the SAVE Act on Wednesday, which would require voters to show proof of US citizenship to cast a ballot. The measure was approved after a 218-213 vote, with Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) as the only Democrat to support it.

Gallup to Stop Measuring Presidential Approval After 88 Years

Gallup, one of the most renowned polling agencies, has announced that it will no longer track presidential approval ratings after 88 years.

Six House Republicans Defy Trump by Blocking Canada Tariffs

The House approved legislation on Wednesday to eliminate President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The measure passed 219-211, but some lawmakers believe it is unlikely to pass the Senate.

Barbs Fly at Pam Bondi Hearing Over Her Handling of Epstein Files

Attorney General Pam Bondi traded insults with Democrats on Wednesday at a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing, which primarily focused on her oversight of the heavily redacted Jeffrey Epstein