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Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler is resigning after emails revealed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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What to know about EPA decision to revoke a scientific finding that helped fight climate change
The Trump administration has made it more difficult to curb planet-warming pollution by dumping a scientific finding that's the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gases from power plants, vehicles ...
apnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas held stock in company that has county technology deal
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas held stock for years in a company with a major contract working in her office, a potential violation of the county’s conflict-of-interest rules. Pappas has been one ...
www.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Read the opinion here.
storage.courtlistener.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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Judges rarely use exclamation points, but this one did.

“Our retired veterans deserve more respect from their Government, and our Constitution demands they receive it!”
Judge Temporarily Blocks Hegseth from Punishing Kelly for Video
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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“To a Facebook admin or a Signal group moderator, the federal agent appears as a local user with a standard smartphone.”
Exclusive: ICE Masks Up in More Ways Than One
Feds could be in your group chat
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration cuts to health care grants in Illinois, other states
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting more than $600 million in health care grants meant for Illinois and three other states. U.S. District Court Judge Manish S...
www.yahoo.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Even Newsmax Thinks Pam Bondi Sh*t The Bed Yesterday
Uh oh, Pammy Jo!
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Your Daily Cartoon!
Bondi market falls...
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February 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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How the 9/11 terrorist attacks shaped ICE’s immigration strategy
The growth of today’s aggressive immigration tactics traces back 25 years, when enforcement took on the dimension of counterterrorism.
theconversation.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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DHS shutdown all but certain after failed Senate vote
Senate Democrats blocked a funding bill from advancing Thursday after House members had already left Washington.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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“The endangerment finding by the Obama administration is the legal underpinning of nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles, power plants and other pollution sources that are heating the planet.”
Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone's Lockdown Mode
Apple's Lockdown Mode is gaining attention after it blocked U.S. federal authorities from accessing a reporter's iPhone.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot and briefly charged by Border Patrol, moves to sue
Article Summary Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher’s aide shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, will release
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February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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The lying is out of control. People need to go to prison. | Will Bunch
The outrageous lies of Trump regime, from ICE shootings to a Commerce Secretary's Epstein falsehoods, must be punished.
share.inquirer.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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The tragic end of CBS News
Another trusted source of information bites the dust under Trump
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it’s eroding
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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CARFAX: 225,000 More Vehicles Receive “Do Not Drive” Warning for Takata Airbags
CARFAX: 225,000 More Vehicles Receive “Do Not Drive” Warning for Takata Airbags
www.carfax.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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ChatGPT thinks your state is dumb. Or lazy. Or ugly. See for yourself.
Making ChatGPT’s bias visible — and personal — is powerful.
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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So … yay?
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Federal officials say the immigration crackdown in Minnesota is coming to an end, after mass detentions, protests and two deaths.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote
The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely won’t become law, the bill raises constitutional questions.
theconversation.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Trump Wants Everything to Display His Name. I Have Some Ideas
Our current President is so enamored with his own name, that he is racing around the country attempting to spoil long established institutions — think Kennedy Center, Penn Station, Washington Dulles I...
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Illinois mobilizing to guard the vote
www.politico.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Insolent, Shouty Brat Brings Burn Book To Congress
'You don't TELL ME!' screamed Pam Bondi at Jamie Raskin. To which we reply, the fuck we don't, Pedo Protector Barbie. The. Fuck. We. Don't.
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM