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ICE Claims the Site for the Prison/Detention Center in Chester, NY is a Done Deal
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ICE says it has purchased Hudson Valley site for detention facilities
An ICE spokesperson said Thursday that it had purchased a site in the Hudson Valley.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM
ICE Claims the Site for the Prison/Detention Center in Chester, NY is a Done Deal
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“A 21-year-old Marine who went overboard from USS Iwo Jima was declared dead following an extensive search in the Caribbean Sea….
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
Marine's death after going overboard becomes first in US military operation in Caribbean
There was a three-day search for Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:45 AM
“A 21-year-old Marine who went overboard from USS Iwo Jima was declared dead following an extensive search in the Caribbean Sea….
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
“Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, fell into the water on Saturday while assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”
Here’s how the primary is going in Mike Lawler’s District, New York 17
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A close race gets ugly in NY-17
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February 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Here’s how the primary is going in Mike Lawler’s District, New York 17
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Mike Sacks, Dem Progressive Primary Candidate in NY-17 Challenging Mike Lawler Asks Voters to Swipe to the Right for Democracy
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Mike Sacks for Congress | NY-17 Progressive Democrat
Mike Sacks is a progressive Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 17th District. Emmy-winning journalist and constitutional law expert fighting for Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and ...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Mike Sacks, Dem Progressive Primary Candidate in NY-17 Challenging Mike Lawler Asks Voters to Swipe to the Right for Democracy
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Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
Trump’s favorite polling group delivers devastating blow: America likes Joe Biden more
Latest Rasmussen research likely to infuriate President Donald Trump by revealing almost half of voters think Democrat did a better job
www.yahoo.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
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What a unique way to get voters!
Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
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Exclusive | Democrat candidate running against NY Rep. Mike Lawler seeks votes on Tinder
Mike Sacks, a Democrat seeking to run against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, is searching for votes and political soulmates on the dating site Tinder.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:36 AM
What a unique way to get voters!
Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
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“A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop, and now he's sharing his story in hopes of sparking change for others in similar situations.”
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Georgia army veteran deported to Jamaica after routine traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention, systemic failures
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop, and now he's sharing his story in hopes of sparking change for others in similar situations.”
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“Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired the acting U.S. attorney in the Northern District of New York late Wednesday night, mere hours after he was appointed by a panel of federal judges.”
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DOJ fires acting US attorney in NY who was appointed by judges
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the administration’s intention to sack Donald Kinsella.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
“Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired the acting U.S. attorney in the Northern District of New York late Wednesday night, mere hours after he was appointed by a panel of federal judges.”
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Gallup…will stop tracking presidential approval ratings after almost nine decades….
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
Gallup to stop tracking presidential approval ratings after 88 years
Public opinion polling agency says decision ‘solely based on Gallup’s research goals and priorities’
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February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Gallup…will stop tracking presidential approval ratings after almost nine decades….
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
As Donald…continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, & publicly lambast media…that report…unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals & priorities”.
Donald “has withdrawn all federalized National Guard troops from U.S. cities, after its repeated attempts to surge forces into Democratic-run states encountered judicial roadblocks.”
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National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities
The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump’s desire for a show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Donald “has withdrawn all federalized National Guard troops from U.S. cities, after its repeated attempts to surge forces into Democratic-run states encountered judicial roadblocks.”
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Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
Trump’s favorite polling group delivers devastating blow: America likes Joe Biden more
Latest Rasmussen research likely to infuriate President Donald Trump by revealing almost half of voters think Democrat did a better job
www.yahoo.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Donald “has suffered a devastating blow from his favorite polling company, which has found that 48% of Americans believe his predecessor Joe Biden did a better job in the Oval Office.
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
“The findings from Rasmussen…have only 40 percent of respondents backing Trump over Biden.”
What a unique way to get voters!
Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Exclusive | Democrat candidate running against NY Rep. Mike Lawler seeks votes on Tinder
Mike Sacks, a Democrat seeking to run against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, is searching for votes and political soulmates on the dating site Tinder.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:36 AM
What a unique way to get voters!
Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
So far, he has over 4,000 Matches!
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Mike Sacks, one of the Democrat primary candidates against Mike Lawler (NY-17) is using Tinder to attract Voters.
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“Lisa Murkowski…became the 1st [GOP]senator to speak out against the SAVE Act,…backed by…Donald…that would require proof of citizenship to vote nationwide.
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
The Alaskan reminded her fellow Republicans that they claimed to oppose any new federal election laws just a few years ago, insisting that the issue should be left to the states.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:37 AM
“Lisa Murkowski…became the 1st [GOP]senator to speak out against the SAVE Act,…backed by…Donald…that would require proof of citizenship to vote nationwide.
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
“In doing so, she reminded her colleagues that they roundly claimed to oppose new federal election laws as recently as Joe Biden’s presidency.”
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to register to vote & photo ID at the ballot box.
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers
SAVE Act: House advances Trump-backed voter ID bill
The SAVE America Act's GOP supporters say it would secure elections and prevent fraud. Democrats say it could disenfranchise millions.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to register to vote & photo ID at the ballot box.
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers
The legislation would make it harder to vote, Democrats & voting rights groups warn, & has been the subject of a pressure campaign from the WH, congressional GOP hard-liners & right-wing influencers
BREAKING NEWS
Person of interest in custody in the nancy Guthrie case.
Person of interest in custody in the nancy Guthrie case.
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 AM
BREAKING NEWS
Person of interest in custody in the nancy Guthrie case.
Person of interest in custody in the nancy Guthrie case.
“Federal prosecutors in Washington sought and failed…to secure an indictment against six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video this fall that enraged [Donald]…by reminding active-duty members of the military and intelligence community that they were obligated to refuse illegal orders…”
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
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February 11, 2026 at 1:44 AM
“Federal prosecutors in Washington sought and failed…to secure an indictment against six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video this fall that enraged [Donald]…by reminding active-duty members of the military and intelligence community that they were obligated to refuse illegal orders…”
“Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) turned heads…after announcing…he planned on introducing Democratic lawmakers’ reform package for…[ICE] on the Senate floor, a move that drew sharp backlash from MAGA-aligned conservatives” even tho Graham will vote against it.
MAGA wants all focus on passing the SAVE Act
MAGA wants all focus on passing the SAVE Act
Lindsey Graham sparks MAGA fury with odd proposal: ‘I will introduce the Democrat package’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) turned heads Saturday after announcing that he planned on introducing Democratic lawmakers’ reform package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the Senate floor, a mov...
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February 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM
“Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) turned heads…after announcing…he planned on introducing Democratic lawmakers’ reform package for…[ICE] on the Senate floor, a move that drew sharp backlash from MAGA-aligned conservatives” even tho Graham will vote against it.
MAGA wants all focus on passing the SAVE Act
MAGA wants all focus on passing the SAVE Act
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SEN. @hickenlooper.senate.gov : “Death cards left behind by ICE agents — cards with white supremacist history left in detained immigrants' abandoned cars… Imagine finding your brother's empty car with one of these in the driver's seat. Cruelty for the sake of cruelty."
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February 3, 2026 at 11:48 PM
SEN. @hickenlooper.senate.gov : “Death cards left behind by ICE agents — cards with white supremacist history left in detained immigrants' abandoned cars… Imagine finding your brother's empty car with one of these in the driver's seat. Cruelty for the sake of cruelty."
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JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
JUST IN: A federal judge has barred ICE and DHS from using taxpayer information provided by the IRS.
Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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Judge Talwani says that DHS' view that noncitizens lack 4th amendment rights — combined with ICE use of administrative warrants — is a recipe for abuse.
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Georgia House GOP Rep Barry Loudermilk will not seek reelection in November but will instead spend more time with his family.
Is the 4th Steven House GOP Rep from Georgia to announce his resignation.
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Is the 4th Steven House GOP Rep from Georgia to announce his resignation.
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Georgia’s Barry Loudermilk is latest House Republican to retire
Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, said Wednesday he won’t seek a seventh term to his Georgia seat.
rollcall.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Georgia House GOP Rep Barry Loudermilk will not seek reelection in November but will instead spend more time with his family.
Is the 4th Steven House GOP Rep from Georgia to announce his resignation.
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Is the 4th Steven House GOP Rep from Georgia to announce his resignation.
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Brad Karp resigned as chair of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison respondibg to the Epstein scandal
“His replacement is Scott Barshay, who has been with the firm for 30 years. Karp will stay at the firm, working with clients.”
Paul, Weiss was the 1st law firm to bow to Donald
“His replacement is Scott Barshay, who has been with the firm for 30 years. Karp will stay at the firm, working with clients.”
Paul, Weiss was the 1st law firm to bow to Donald
Paul, Weiss chair Brad Karp resigns over Epstein emails
Brad Karp, chair of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, has resigned after his name appeared in the latest Epstein files.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Brad Karp resigned as chair of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison respondibg to the Epstein scandal
“His replacement is Scott Barshay, who has been with the firm for 30 years. Karp will stay at the firm, working with clients.”
Paul, Weiss was the 1st law firm to bow to Donald
“His replacement is Scott Barshay, who has been with the firm for 30 years. Karp will stay at the firm, working with clients.”
Paul, Weiss was the 1st law firm to bow to Donald
“Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer plans to force consideration Thursday of a resolution that would allow the Senate to pursue legal action against the Trump administration for failing to fully comply with the Epstein Transparency.”
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Schumer pushes Senate legal action against Trump administration over Epstein law
Sen. Chuck Schumer plans to force consideration of a resolution that would allow the Senate to pursue legal action against the Trump administration for not complying with the Epstein Transparency Act.
www.wtkr.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:26 PM
“Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer plans to force consideration Thursday of a resolution that would allow the Senate to pursue legal action against the Trump administration for failing to fully comply with the Epstein Transparency.”
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“…Julie T. Le, told a judge that she & her colleagues in the U.S. attorney’s office were overwhelmed by the White House’s immigration operation in Minnesota.”
She was fired for her transparency.
Too late. We now know, due to ICE illegality, Ms. Le was struggling with 88 cases assigned to her.
She was fired for her transparency.
Too late. We now know, due to ICE illegality, Ms. Le was struggling with 88 cases assigned to her.
Prosecutor Fired After Voicing Frustration With Immigration Caseload
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February 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
“…Julie T. Le, told a judge that she & her colleagues in the U.S. attorney’s office were overwhelmed by the White House’s immigration operation in Minnesota.”
She was fired for her transparency.
Too late. We now know, due to ICE illegality, Ms. Le was struggling with 88 cases assigned to her.
She was fired for her transparency.
Too late. We now know, due to ICE illegality, Ms. Le was struggling with 88 cases assigned to her.