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February 12, 2026
Coal Power Generation, Violent Crime Plummets, Job Growth, FLOTUS Visits Children's Inn At NIH, Nominations, America 250, Patriot Thomas Edison, And More
Section 1 explains that the electric grid is the foundation of our National Defense and our economic stability. Of methods of creating electricity, history has shown coal-fired electric generation provides continuous, on-demand baseload power.
Section 3 directs the Secretary of War to procure power from coal generation plants to service DOW installations or other mission-0critical facilities with priority given to projects that enhance 1) grid reliability and blackout prevention; 2) on-site fuel security; and, 3) mission assurance for defense and intelligence capabilities.
On February 11, 2026, the White House published the article ICYMI: “Violent crime plummets across major U.S. cities” reiterates President Trump's stance that if you remove criminals from the streets, your streets become safer.
The article states that this reduction of violent crime is a direct result of President Trump's aggressive, no-nonsense approach to public safety. And the people living in these places are noticing.
On February 11, 2026, the White House published the article This Is the Trump Economy: Job Growth Crushes Expectations as More Americans Work for Higher Wages by at more than double expectations (Bloomberg predicted only 70,000). This includes the rise of 172,000 private sector jobs as well (130,000 of these jobs were non-farm jobs) as the elimination of 42,000 government jobs (which is not near enough but at least they're working on reducing the size of government). Currently, federal employment is at its lowest level since 1966 (and could use losing even more back to the private sector). The article also released revisions to Biden's job numbers revising them down from 2.4M to 1.2M (didn't we expect this after seeing how the previous jobs lady manipulated the numbers from last year to make the Trump Administration look bad?).
Love reveals itself in many forms, especially in the hardest moments of care and compassion. The Children’s Inn provides important support to children who have been diagnosed with rare and serious diseases. Returning to The Children’s Inn at NIH is a special reminder of warmth that exists here year-round thanks to the profound resilience of these young people and the dedication of those working to provide comfort, hope, and support during clinical trials. I wish them all a very happy Valentine’s Day.
During the visit, Mrs. Trump participated in arts and crafts with the children, making valentines. She also spoke with families and staff to express her appreciation for their compassion and dedication in caring for children facing serious medical challenges.
The Children's Inn at NIH is a nonprofit that provides free residential care to reduce the burden of illness and help advance medical research. The NIH Clinical Center accepts families with children, teens, and young adults who participate in studies at the center. The Children's Inn at NIH opened June of 1990 with 37 sleeping rooms on 2.5 acres of land donated by NIH and a grant of $3.7 million from Merck & Co., Inc. An additional $2M was raised by congressional spouses who formed The Friends of The Children's Inn. The Children's Inn at NIH is a private, tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. The Inn has been in continuous operation 24 hours a day seven days a week since June 1990. George and Barbara Bush attended the ribbon cutting officially opening the Inn. Families stay at the Inn free of charge while receiving care at NIH.
Mrs. Trump has previously visited the Children's Inn at NIH in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
George Kelesis, of Nevada, to be United States Attorney for the District of Nevada for the term of four years, vice Jason M. Frierson.
Catherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs), vice Lee Satterfield, resigned.
William Hague, of Washington, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior, vice Carmen G. Cantor, resigned.
Kyle Haustveit, of North Dakota, to be Under Secretary of Energy, vice Preston Griffith, resigned.
Steven Lewis, of Missouri, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri for the term of four years, vice John D. Jordan, term expired.
Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, vice Shannon Aneal Estenoz, resigned.
Asel Roberts, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Slovenia.
Karen Sessions, of Texas, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2025, vice Mary T. Boyle, term expired.
Scott Socha, of New York, to be Director of the National Park Service, vice Charles F. Sams III, resigned.
Todd Steggerda, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador.
Ashley Stow, of Texas, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2029, vice James E. Trainor, III, term expired.
Andrew Woodson, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2031, vice Allen Dickerson, term expired.
On February 11, 2026, the White House published the statement America 250: Presidential Message on the [179th] Birthday of Thomas Edison celebrating our Nation's most prolific inventor. Thomas's life represents the resilience and determination it takes to build the American Dream. Thomas was educated at home and was mostly deaf at a young age. Thomas became a voracious reader and tinkerer. He filed his first patent for an electrical recorder in his 20s. By the end of his life, he had developed more than 1,000 patents and designed the phonograph, motion picture camera, alkaline storage battery, and the incandescent light bulb. It is President Trump's goal to usher in a new Golden Age of American innovation and ingenuity in the same vein as Thomas Edison's legacy. President Trump writes:
As we celebrate Thomas Edison’s timeless contributions to our way of life, we are reminded that technological advancement is achieved through hard work, tenacity, and an unwavering commitment to forging a great American future. On his birthday, I call on every American to dare to dream big, achieve the impossible, and embrace the opportunity to be an outsider because, like Thomas Edison, it is the outsiders who change the world. Happy birthday, Thomas Edison!
Be courageous!
Whatever setbacks America has encountered,
it has always emerged as a stronger and more prosperous nation...
Today's Patriot is Thomas Alva Edison was born February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. His father was of Dutch heritage. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan in 1854, when Thomas was 7. He was the last of 7 children.
The boast of heraldry of pomp and power, All that beauty all that wealth ere gave, Alike await the inevitable hour. The path to glory leads but to the grave...
Unfortunately, about age 12, Thomas developed hearing problems, most likely from having had scarlet fever and recurring middle-ear infections that went untreated. He became totally deaf in one ear and could barely hear with the other. As an adult, he reasoned that hearing loss allowed him to concentrate better while avoiding distractions.
At age 13, Thomas sold newspapers, candy, and vegetables on trains from Port Huron to Detroit, earing about $50 per week. He used these funds for his experiments. He founded a newspaper called the Grant Trunk Herald covering local news with 500 subscribers.
At age 15, Thomas saved the 3-yo child of the train station telegraph operator, J U MacKenzie, from being struck by a runaway train. The father taught Thomas to be a telegrapher. This led to Thomas' employment as a telegrapher at the general store. After moving to Stratford Junction, Ontario, when he was 16, he worked as a nigh telegrapher for the Grand Trunk Railway. He resigned after 2 trains almost collided on his watch.
By 1868, Thomas moved to Boston, changing his profession from telegrapher to inventor. His first invention, an electric vote recorder, was a commercial failure which caused Thomas to pledge to himself that he would only invent things he was sure the public would want to buy. In 1969, Thomas moved to New York City where he worked on inventions related to the telegraph. During this time he improved the stock ticker. In 1871, he had enough funding to set up a small laboratory and manufacturing facility in Newark, New Jersey.
On December 25, 1871, Thomas (age 24) married Mary Stilwell (1855-1884) (age 16), an employee at one of his shops. They had 3 children all of whom survived to adulthood. The first 2 were nicknamed Dot and Dash. Thomas pretty much ignored both his wife and his children, even when the children were ill. Mary was 29 when she died August 9, 1884, possibly from a morphine overdose.
In 1876, Thomas sold the lab & manufacturing facility and moved his family to Menlo Park, 25-miles SW of New York City. He created an R&D facility that was the first of its kind and it became the model for modern facilities such as Bell Laboratories. His first invention at this facility was the tin foil phonograph which could record and reproduce sound. He demonstrated this phonograph to President Rutherford B Hayes in April 1878.
In December 1879, Thomas gave a public demonstration of his incandescent lighting system. By September 1882, the first commercial power station went into operation to provide light and power to those residing in a 1-square mile area around the station; thus beginning the electric age.
On February 24, 1886, Thomas (age 39) married Mina Miller (1865-1947) (age 20) in Akron Ohio. Thomas met Mina shortly after Mary's death but did not start courting her until 1885. The couple had 3 children all of whom survived to adulthood. He neglected his wife and children in this marriage as well; however, when he was around, he was very controlling. But, he did provide 5 maids to assist Mina in caring for herself, the house, and the children. It is interesting that Thomas wrote Mina love letters when he was away for extended periods of time.
In 1889, Edison General Electric was formed; however, Thomas never controlled the company. When Edison General Electric merged with competitor Thompson-Houston in 1982, the company dropped "Edison" and became simply General Electric.
Thomas was active in business right to the end of his life. He drove the first suburban electric train on the first mile through Hoboken yard on its way to South Orange. His friend, Henry Ford, asked Thomas to find an alternative source of rubber for automobile tires. Thomas was working on a type of Goldenrod weed to make tires when he died.
Thomas experienced poor health the last 2 years of his life. Thomas lapsed into a coma on October 14, 1931. He died at 3:21am on October 18, 1931 at Glenmont, most likely from diabetes complications, he was 84 years old. He was interred on the property. His last breath was captured in a test tube Thomas prepared for that moment which is now at the Henry Ford Museum near Detroit. A plaster death mask and casts of his hands were also made at his death. Some of Thomas Edison's papers are available at Rutgers-New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences in digital format.
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