War with Iran Looms. Colbert vs Trump & the FCC.
February 19, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe U.S. may be on the brink of war with Iran — and Congress hasn't voted on it. Paul Rieckhoff goes solo on Episode 445, recorded live from Tampa Bay on February 19, 2026, to give you the unfiltered breakdown of the biggest stories threatening American democracy right now. No guests. Just the truth. Brought to you by OutKast energy and five I's: Independence, Integrity, Information, Inspiration, and Impact.
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🚨 Iran war threat — Trump signals strikes within 10 days, no congressional authorization
🛡️ Kristi Noem diverts Coast Guard rescue aircraft from a missing 21-year-old service member
📚 Pete Hegseth bans military from enrolling at Harvard, Duke, Johns Hopkins & more — then VA follows with GI Bill cuts
🧒 ICE detains a 9-year-old for 8 months; 16-year-old Ophelia Torres dies after father detained
🇩🇰 60% of Danes now view the U.S. as an adversary
🇺🇦 Ukraine update: Russia losing soldiers at historic rates
⚾ Something Good: Spring Training and Aaron Judge in Tampa Bay
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