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The sweeps in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area resulted in the arrest of more than 4,000 people, including those with no criminal records and children.
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 4:02 PM
The sweeps in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area resulted in the arrest of more than 4,000 people, including those with no criminal records and children.
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House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a Trump administration priority that faces blowback in the Senate. n.pr/4kvNXbz
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a Trump administration priority that faces blowback in the Senate.
n.pr
February 12, 2026 at 8:58 AM
House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a Trump administration priority that faces blowback in the Senate. n.pr/4kvNXbz
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The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition. n.pr/3Ztg0Pk
Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition.
n.pr
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition. n.pr/3Ztg0Pk
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Chris Murphy: "I sat with the kids for an hour. They saw things in these prisons they'll never forget. The bottom line is we have a constitutional obligation to only fund an administration that's operating lawfully. We cannot, we should not fund DHS if it committing these crimes."
February 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Chris Murphy: "I sat with the kids for an hour. They saw things in these prisons they'll never forget. The bottom line is we have a constitutional obligation to only fund an administration that's operating lawfully. We cannot, we should not fund DHS if it committing these crimes."
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Months after the killing of Charlie Kirk, a growing number of lawsuits by people claim they were illegally punished, fired and even arrested for making negative comments about Kirk. n.pr/46w2RJ6
Free speech lawsuits mount after Charlie Kirk assassination
Months after the killing of Charlie Kirk, a growing number of lawsuits by people claim they were illegally punished, fired and even arrested for making negative comments about Kirk.
n.pr
February 12, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Months after the killing of Charlie Kirk, a growing number of lawsuits by people claim they were illegally punished, fired and even arrested for making negative comments about Kirk. n.pr/46w2RJ6
In 2021, Frances Haugen of Facebook leaked documents saying they knew Instagram has a “toxic” effect on teen girls. CNN reported Instagram promotes accounts encouraging extreme dieting and eating disorders to teen users. The company acknowledged at the time that those accounts violated its rules.
Instagram chief denies social media can be ‘clinically addictive’ in landmark case | CNN Business
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified on Wednesday that he does not think users can be “clinically addicted” to the social media app.
www.cnn.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:41 AM
In 2021, Frances Haugen of Facebook leaked documents saying they knew Instagram has a “toxic” effect on teen girls. CNN reported Instagram promotes accounts encouraging extreme dieting and eating disorders to teen users. The company acknowledged at the time that those accounts violated its rules.
Epstein survivors and ICE murders
Live updates: Pam Bondi exchanges jabs with lawmakers over Epstein in House hearing | CNN Politics
US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee on what’s happening at the DOJ, the Epstein files and more. Follow along for the latest news.
www.cnn.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Epstein survivors and ICE murders
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Prosecuting lawmakers for their speech is a clear assault on the most basic of American freedoms. Fortunately the grand jury stopped this in its tracks, but it should never have gotten this far.
Breaking news: A federal grand jury refused the Justice Department’s attempts to indict six Democratic lawmakers over their comments to military service members — the latest rebuke of the Trump administration’s push to prosecute the president’s foes.
D.C. grand jury declines to indict six Democratic lawmakers
Federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the lawmakers after they released a short video advising current military members to reject “illegal orders.”
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Prosecuting lawmakers for their speech is a clear assault on the most basic of American freedoms. Fortunately the grand jury stopped this in its tracks, but it should never have gotten this far.
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It has been reported that Donald Trump's name appears in the Epstein files 38,000 times.
That is a lie.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has said that when he searched for Trump in the unredacted files, Trump’s name came up “more than a million times.”
We should be calling them “The Trump Files.”
That is a lie.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has said that when he searched for Trump in the unredacted files, Trump’s name came up “more than a million times.”
We should be calling them “The Trump Files.”
February 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM
It has been reported that Donald Trump's name appears in the Epstein files 38,000 times.
That is a lie.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has said that when he searched for Trump in the unredacted files, Trump’s name came up “more than a million times.”
We should be calling them “The Trump Files.”
That is a lie.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has said that when he searched for Trump in the unredacted files, Trump’s name came up “more than a million times.”
We should be calling them “The Trump Files.”
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happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
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A grand jury has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged military members to resist “illegal orders.”
Grand jury refuses to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with illegal military orders video
A grand jury in Washington has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged U.S. military members to resist “illegal orders,” according to a person familiar with the matter.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 3:26 AM
A grand jury has refused to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video in which they urged military members to resist “illegal orders.”
The sentiment is the latest example of how little weight association with Epstein carries for high-profile figures in the Trump administration compared with officials in education, law and foreign governments.
The White House is shrugging at Lutnick’s Epstein ties. His foes are too.
It’s the latest example of how little weight association with Epstein carries for high-profile figures in the Trump administration.
www.politico.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:27 AM
The sentiment is the latest example of how little weight association with Epstein carries for high-profile figures in the Trump administration compared with officials in education, law and foreign governments.
A judge authorized the FBI’s extraordinary seizure of all the ballots cast in Fulton County, Georgia during the 2020 election based largely on allegations from conservative activists that have been repeatedly rejected by state and local officials, according to court filings unsealed Tuesday.
Justification unsealed for FBI’s seizure of 2020 Fulton County ballots
The allegations largely track claims leveled by conservative activists.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:52 PM
A judge authorized the FBI’s extraordinary seizure of all the ballots cast in Fulton County, Georgia during the 2020 election based largely on allegations from conservative activists that have been repeatedly rejected by state and local officials, according to court filings unsealed Tuesday.
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SWALWELL: How many ICE agents have been fired for their conduct under their leadership?
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
SWALWELL: How many ICE agents have been fired for their conduct under their leadership?
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
LYONS: I can get you that data
SWALWELL: Is it more than one?
LYONS: I'm not going to speak about personnel actions
SWALWELL: God, I hope at least one person has been fired. Two people have been killed so far
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election in Must-Win Senate Seat for Democrats
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show that brought Puerto Rican culture and history to the fore.
Review: Bad Bunny brought Puerto Rico's history and culture to a revolutionary Super Bowl show
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show that brought Puerto Rican culture and history to the fore.
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Bad Bunny delivered a historic performance at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show that brought Puerto Rican culture and history to the fore.
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the investigation, which initially focused on suspected abuse of algorithms, had been broadened to include Grok’s “sexual deepfakes” and the circulation of “Holocaust denial content.”
Musk’s social media platform X raided by Paris prosecutor | CNN Business
A search was being carried out at the French offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of an investigation opened in January 2025, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Tuesday.
www.cnn.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the investigation, which initially focused on suspected abuse of algorithms, had been broadened to include Grok’s “sexual deepfakes” and the circulation of “Holocaust denial content.”
