Almanac facts and notable birthdays for February 14
On this day in 1939 Eleanor Roosevelt resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution after Marian Anderson was barred from Constitution Hall, and Anderson performed at the Lincoln Memorial. Notable birthdays include Victor Hugo, Johnny Cash, Erykah Badu, and Corinne Bailey Rae. The Pony Express began for Buffalo Bill Cody at age 14. Moon phase: between last quarter on February 20 and new moon on February 27.
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Cabinet revolt over Musk blacklist email to federal workers
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson surveys a clash between President Trump and his Cabinet appointees as Elon Musk spurs a push to cut government and restructure agencies. He notes morale and authority battles, with agencies told to ignore a sweeping 2.3 million email demand while Trump wavers over control.
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The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor under 250 words and notes editors may edit for brevity accuracy and taste. Letters should include signature full home address and telephone number for verification by mail fax or email.
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Fears of constitutional crisis reappear in political debate
The piece argues that calls of a constitutional crisis are overstated and blames Democrats for violating Founding Era limits. It cites debt concerns, noting servicing the debt now rivals the Defense budget, and references Thomas Jefferson on a wise and frugal government as a corrective example.
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Cal Thomas critiques government overreach and tax policy
Cal Thomas argues that good government protects labor and market rewards rather than dragging them down. He cites Jefferson and Coolidge warning that expanding state power erodes liberty, noting modern tax levels and calling for congressional action. He invites readers to email thoughts.
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Trump uses existing authority to curb border crossings
Marc Thiessen argues Trump cooled the southern border quickly without new laws by declaring a national border emergency, reinstating remain in Mexico, ending catch and release, pressuring Mexico with tariffs, designating gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, and pursuing mass deportations. He cites sharp drops in encounters and rising interior removals while claiming Biden failed.
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