Sunday, February 01, 2026

Interesting Links From February 2026

 

Mollie on X: "I’m so sick of Trump’s insults. I’m just done. I’m done. I’m DONE. Does he literally have not anything else?" / X (Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway was very critical of Donald Trump in early 2016 – this was reposted through Michael Mohr’s X account – Mohr was a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod District President until recently)

 

Melania gets Ditched as Epstein Emails Expose Her - The MeidasTouch Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

 

The Five-Year-Old his Parents didn't Want, Trump's Wealth-Building Revolution & Media makes Violent Offender a Saint Week In Review - Verdict with Ted Cruz | Podcast on Spotify

 

Russian Missile Hits US Business in Kharkiv, Zelensky Warns of Shift to Logistics Strikes

 

An Islamic Scholar Finds the Truth - The Voice of the Martyrs

 

Statement regarding Rev. Michael Mohr - Concordia Seminary

 

CBS News Star Hire Busted Sending Vile Emails to ‘Outrageous’ Epstein

 

Trump, 79, Claims His Loyal Followers ‘Don’t Riot’

 

Trump weighs in on Eugene ICE protest, threatening ‘these criminals’ with consequences - oregonlive.com

 

NPR and PBS Never Needed Your Taxpayer Dollars | National Review

 

Trump is destroying America; he must be stopped (for information purposes – Religion News Service commentary)

 

The Pornography Free Pass | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

 

On Don Lemon’s arrest – The Way of Improvement Leads Home


February 2

 

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the First Amendment — Constitution Crossroads

 

Epstein files: FBI memo says Israel ‘compromised’ Trump, Epstein had Mossad ties | Middle East Eye

 

Vladimir Putin violates Trump's temporary winter truce, killing 5 Ukrainians in overnight airstrikes

 

The FACE Act is a weird, unjust law. I've gone to jail for it

 

Judges across the country rebuke ICE for defying court orders - POLITICO

 

The Trump Corruption Ledger (for information purposes)

 

Canada Looks an Awful Lot Like Venezuela. And Trump Has Noticed | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

 

UPDATED: CPJ condemns arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort over Minnesota protests coverage - Committee to Protect Journalists

 

A biblical response to the Minneapolis shooting

 

Bible verse trial: Finnish MP to speak to Congress on free speech | World


February 3

 

OMM calls for boycott of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show | Entertainment

 

DOJ’s Ethics Complaint Against Judge Boasberg Flops | National Review

 

Tulsi Gabbard hit with mysterious whistleblower complaint as office insists 'no wrongdoing'

 

7 times Trump admin. has been accused of erasing black history | Politics

 

25 Questions a Christian Man Should Ask Himself When Interested in a Christian Woman – Kindle Afresh (publicized on Reformed pastor Tim Challies’ blog)

 

25 Questions a Christian Woman Should Ask Herself When a Man Starts to Show Interest – Kindle Afresh (publicized on Reformed pastor Tim Challies’ blog)

 

False Teachers - by Michael Jensen

 

Quran Revolution founder sentenced to 80 years on child pornography charges

 

Trump Helps Putin Kill Ukrainians: A Case Study

 

No, The Guardrails Are Not Holding - by Phillips P. OBrien

 

Tulsi Gabbard Issues Formal Response to Whistleblower Complaint Claims - Newsweek

 

Pre-planning the Chaos - John Dickerson


February 4

 

7 false teachings about Jesus and salvation

 

Exclusive: White House Advisor Pushed Bulk Sales for Melania Movie - MeidasTouch News (Paula White-Cain, who some have criticized as being off base and shaky at best in financial integrity, is the White House Advisor)

 

(1) Why Steve Witkoff is Selling Out Ukraine? - Craig Unger

 

Ron Kenoly, writer of ‘Ancient of Days,’ dead at 81 | Entertainment

 

How Pro-Putin is Trump’s GOP? – RDI

 

We Watched Tucker’s Putin Interview So You Don’t Have To – RDI

 

It’s Time to Prepare for Trump 2.0 – RDI (December 14, 2023)

 

The NBA's Second Chance on Human Rights – RDI

 

JOHNSON: The Christian Case For Border Security - RVIVR (good that House Speaker Mike Johnson put out this statement)

 

African Methodist Episcopal Church statement on the removal of exhibits at the President’s House site

 

Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin 'kept his word'— despite seeming to violate one-week ceasefire

 

Notre Dame University Promotes Pro-Abortion Professor to Head Global Affairs School | National Review

 

Drake Maye Offers Advice to Patriots Teammates Before Super Bowl LX - Athlon Sports

 

A Brief Defense Against Objective Justification - Confessional Lutheran MinisteriumConfessional Lutheran Ministerium (some dispute this argument – they are welcome in the comments to explain why)

 

Jesus Did Not Serve Grape Juice - Christianity Today

 

Mike Johnson Mansplains Religion to the Pope (for information – Speaker Johnson’s statement is linked to here)

 

Donald Trump Has Built a Clicktatorship - The Atlantic (a genuine legal process involves more than just posting something on social media)

 

Life Under a Clicktatorship - by Don Moynihan

 

JOHNSON: The Christian Case For Border Security - RVIVR (House Speaker Mike Johnson detailed statement)


February 5

 

Why Alex Pretti Should Matter to Conservatives

 

Florida GOP governor candidate creates Tinder account to 'meet young female voters where they are,' asks for cash for more swipes (for information purposes – Tucker Carlson informed his premium readers of this, stating “We’re not sure if Fishback will become Florida’s next governor, but he definitely represents the future of the Republican Party. No more corporatism, globalism, or bowing down to the ruling class. Liberation is coming.”  It sounds like Carlson is favorable to this guy.)

 

Melania Trump Shares Views on Abortion—and Donald's Reaction | TIME (Melania strongly believes in abortion rights)

 

Hail, Caesar? Hell, No - by Jay Nordlinger - The Next Move

 

Bezos orders layoffs at 'Washington Post' : NPR

 

The Most Erratic President in the World | National Review

 

Trump's Plan to Steal the Midterms--This Time With The Power of the State

 

Daly: Revisiting My Biggest Trump 2.0 Concerns

 

Brooklyn Tabernacle wins Grammy Award for ‘I Will Not Be Moved' | Entertainment

 

Mike Johnson says 'borders are biblical,' responds to Pope Leo | Politics

 

Don Lemon has no right to barge into your church | WORLD

 

Why Does A Narcissist Accept Humiliation? Epstein Might Be The Answer.

 

Trump to Honor Columbus With Statue at the White House. Good. | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

 

The Great Omission - Christianity Today


February 6

 

Russia breaks Trump-brokered energy ceasefire – POLITICO

 

New Epstein file dump reveals gushing emails between Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell – Chicago Tribune

 

Seahawks coach says 'our identity is in Christ' before Super Bowl | Sports

 

Roll Call Factba.se - Remarks: Donald Trump Addresses the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol - February 5, 2026 (for information purposes only)

 

The way, the Trump and the lies: prayer breakfast displays US right’s devil’s pact | Donald Trump | The Guardian

 

Trump, at prayer breakfast, says he ‘probably should’ get into heaven

 

(1) Prayer Breakfast or Power Breakfast? - by Mary Geddry

 

The Need for Father-Scholars

 

WSJ's Gabbard Hoax Is Straight From The Russiagate Playbook (for information purposes)

 

At dueling National Prayer Breakfasts, a religious debate over Trump's immigration policy

 

Trump Condemned For Post Depicting Obamas As Apes: ‘Racist and Disgusting’ - Newsweek

 

DOJ: Lutheran Church Official Accused of Producing Child Pornography

 

Eric Halvorson Named 18th President of Trinity International University - TIU Newsroom

 

(3) Post | LinkedIn (Michael Wear comments on the National Prayer Breakfast)

 

Franklin Graham ripped for Super Bowl LX post as Kid Rock’s song about underage girls trends: "You are a powerless preacher' - pennlive.com

 

Larry Ziegler Obituary - Castle Rock, CO


February 7

 

Church business manager charged with allegedly embezzling $600K | U.S.

 

Trump announces event to 'rededicate America as one nation under God'

 

White House removes video of Obamas as primates on Truth Social

 

Patriots chaplain coaching players to be great husband, fathers | Sports

 

Lawrence campus transitions to ID card access for all buildings in response to safety concerns – The Lawrentian

 

CBN trims workforce, citing changing media landscape | The Roys Report

 

Witkoff Says Putin Open to ‘Permanent Peace’ Deal With Ukraine - The Moscow Times (for information purposes – is it credible that Putin is open to “permanent peace” deal with Ukraine?  Many say no.)

 

Trump Ally Larry Elder Accuses Democrats of Hypocrisy Over Obamas Apes Post - Newsweek

 

Trump condemns, won't apologize for video depicting Obamas as apes | Reuters

 

Trump at the Pearly Gates

 

Racist video is merely the latest in a long line of Trump’s ugly social media posts | CNN Politics

 

RFK Jr.’s Bizarre Trip With Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell Exposed in Files (Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reported went fossil hunting with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in South Dakota)

 

Donald Trump, 79, Uses Bonkers Logic to Defend Massive Taxpayer Ripoff ($10 billion from the United States treasury?)

 

Brazen Trump Says He Approved Racist Obama Video—and Won’t Apologize (conflicting stories about this flap – who was the staffer?)

 

'Puppy Bowl' celebrates adoption and fun on Super Bowl Sunday (good option for Sunday evening)


February 8

 

If the Scarlet ‘R’ Fits … - by Jay Nordlinger

 

Trump revives racist imagery once seen as disqualifying

 

Social media post deemed racist receives Southern Baptist response | Baptist Press

 

Weekend Update #171: The Week Trump Helped Putin Commit Two War Crimes

 

The Kennedy Center Is Gone, Just Like Trump Wanted: Wolff

 

Trump’s Racist Post Deserves Outrage - Christianity Today

 

In Minneapolis, ICE-Hating Anarchists Are An Occupying Force

 

The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass. - POLITICO

 

2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Open Door For Gospel Outreach In Northern Italy

 

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out | PBS News (for information purposes)

 

ERLC rebukes Trump post dehumanizing Obamas | Politics


February 9

 

State Department will delete all pre-Trump X posts : NPR (for information purposes)

 

Trump, 79, Targets U.S. Olympic Athlete, 27, in New Feud (for information purposes)

 

Trump Reacts to Winter Olympics Skier’s 'Mixed Emotions' Representing US - Newsweek (for information purposes)

 

Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison | World

 

Our tragic crisis of dignity | WORLD

 

Why Abortion Rates Are Up | Compact

 

Trump takes credit for a prisoner release that happened before he even ran for president | CNN Politics

 

China critic Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after landmark Hong Kong trial - Yahoo News UK

 

'Blessed Are Those Who End Pregnancies' Pastor Redefines Jesus

 

Epstein Files Reveal Prosecutors’ Announcement Dated Before His Death

 

‘We all on Kalshi now’: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the quiet collapse of sporting trust | Milwaukee Bucks | The Guardian

 

Christianity's decline: A shift, not a revival

 

Trump Demands the Worst of Us - by Pedro L. Gonzalez (commentary for information purposes)

 

Is This the Politics We Want? - Michael Wear - The Dispatch