Weekly Reader — 2/15/2026

Another in a (hopefully) weekly series of posts with interesting reading / viewing material.

A new take on an existing idea — Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher explain how everyday Americans can push back against government overreach—by focusing on the economic decisions they make each day.

Epstein, Epstein, Epstein! It’s been… quite a week. At the very least, Pam Bondi put on quite the show when she was supposed to answer questions from Congress. Even MAGA figures are now (figuratively, at least) calling for her head. Jen Rubin discusses what Trump knew and when he knew it.

Meanwhile, in temporarily shutdown DHS-land, NBC News lays out the damages caused by ICE’s use of “less lethal” munitions on protesters. Of course, they’re still misusing regular ammo — this time, at least, less fatally than evidenced by the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

On the bright side, Chris Bowers spells out 3 large Trump walk-backs (and one legal defeat) that we saw this week.

If you’re looking for a way to help out, the public comment period is now open for the White House ballroom proposal — time to type!

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