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BREAKING: Trans Shooter KILLS Family at Rhode Island Ice Rink as Iran PLAYS GAMES with Nuclear Talks

Gary FranchiFebruary 18, 2026161 views
BREAKING: Trans Shooter KILLS Family at Rhode Island Ice Rink as Iran PLAYS GAMES with Nuclear Talks
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Horrific new details have emerged about Monday's deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink, where a transgender gunman opened fire on family members in what authorities are calling a targeted attack. The tragic incident highlights the growing mental health crisis plaguing America, particularly among those suffering from gender dysphoria promoted by the radical left's transgender agenda.

While mainstream media outlets rush to bury the shooter's transgender identity—just like they did with the Nashville school shooter—the facts remain clear: this was another senseless act of violence that could have been prevented if our society hadn't normalized mental illness as something to celebrate.

Iran Wastes America's Time While Building Nukes

Meanwhile, on the international stage, Iran continues its decades-old game of nuclear deception. Despite reports of "progress" in Geneva talks, any patriotic American knows exactly what's happening here—the Islamic Republic is buying time to advance their weapons program while laughing at Western negotiators.

This mess is yet another gift from the disastrous Biden administration, whose weakness on the world stage emboldened every enemy of America. President Trump inherited a Middle East in chaos, and now he's forced to clean up four years of failed diplomacy that put American lives at risk.

"Iran has never negotiated in good faith, and they never will," said one former Trump administration official. "They see talks as an opportunity to advance their nuclear program while sanctions get lifted. It's the same playbook they've used for decades."

Trump Stays Above Texas Primary Fray

Back home, President Trump is wisely staying neutral in a heated Texas Republican Senate primary that has captured national attention. While establishment Republicans and MAGA candidates battle it out, Trump's decision to let Texas voters decide shows the confidence of a leader who knows the America First movement is strong enough to stand on its own.

Patriots across the country are watching to see whether Texas Republicans will choose another swamp creature or someone who will actually fight for conservative values. The choice couldn't be clearer.

These stories remind us why we elected Trump for a second time—to restore sanity at home and strength abroad. The question is: how long will it take to undo the damage?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMikeVerifiedFeb 18, 2026
Great article! This is exactly what we need to hear.
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LibertyOrDeathVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Finally, someone telling the truth!
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TexasToughVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
The mainstream media won't cover this. Thank you NNN!
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TruthSeeker2025VerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Been saying this for years. Glad to see it in print.
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RedStateRickVerifiedFeb 20, 2026
Shared this with my whole family. Important stuff.