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A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
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A partial government shutdown is about to hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security could be ensnared by a partial government shutdown if Congress does not fund the agency by the end of Friday. But nearly all DHS workers would remain on the job — e...
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February 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
One voice. One heart. One world at Peace. When we choose kindness, compassion and understanding, we ripple change across the world. 🕊️🌎
February 14, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
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Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million | CNN
Switzerland is to hold a landmark vote on a right-wing party’s proposal to restrict the nation’s population to 10 million, amid divisions over immigration.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
One can Dream…💫💫
February 13, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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“.. Noem and Lewandowski frequently berate senior level staff, give polygraph tests to employees they don’t trust and have fired employees—in one incident, Lewandowski fired a U.S. Coast Guard pilot after Noem’s blanket was left behind on a plane ..”

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February 13, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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This ad should concern Susan Collins.
February 13, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal accused Bondi and the DOJ of “spying” on members of Congress by keeping track of their search history of the Epstein files.
Lawmakers Accuse DOJ Of ‘Spying’ On Their Epstein File Searches Citing Photo Of Bondi’s ‘Burn Book’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal accused Bondi and the DOJ of “spying” on members of Congress by keeping track of their search history of the Epstein files.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Anyone else sensing a pattern here?
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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The interesting thing about ICE and CBP blatant lies is that it has normie people questioning what other law enforcement lies like this on the regular.

It has shattered a lot of the deference people had.
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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“Samsung’s QD-OLED panel itself is phenomenal, if nothing special in 2026. The problem is the software. I would pay Samsung $100, right now, for this “smart” TV to be as dumb as the ones I grew up with. ”
Why I wish I hadn’t bought my Samsung OLED TV — The Verge
In June 2024, in a dusty TV shop empty of customers save myself, my wife, and my kids, I stared deep into the LG C3 and Samsung S90C. I went back and forth between the two OLED screens for easily 20 m...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕

(From @andertoon.bsky.social )
February 13, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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NEWS: Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler has RESIGNED after newly released emails exposed a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — including advising him on handling sex crime accusations, media scrutiny, and accusers.
February 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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The New York Times just launched a new "newsletter about the law and the courts." They are calling it "The Docket."

The Times may not care that Democracy Docket has been publishing "On the Docket" and "Daily Docket" for years, but I believe our 400,000 subscribers might.

More on this tomorrow.
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, sources say
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Surprise US military plans to use counter-drone laser triggered El Paso airspace closure, Sources say | CNN
A Pentagon plan to use a high-energy, counter-drone laser without having coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration about potential risks to civilian flights prompted Wednesday’s unprecedent...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
One of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge can be found at Marshall’s Beach 🥹
February 12, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Neodymium powers your life (even if you don’t know it). Now it’s a key trade issue too
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Neodymium powers your life (even if you don’t know it). Now it’s a key trade issue too | CNN Business
You may not know what neodymium is (or even how to pronounce it). But you have plenty of it in your home.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM
What you should know as Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys take the appeal of his murder convictions to South Carolina’s highest court
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What to know as Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys take his appeal of his murder convictions to South Carolina’s highest court | CNN
South Carolina’s “trial of the century” returns to the courtroom Wednesday, as Alex Murdaugh’s appeal of his double-murder conviction goes before the state’s five Supreme Court justices.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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The FAA has now abruptly reversed course and says the air space closure over El Paso has been lifted.
February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Minutes into House Judiciary Committee hearing with Pam Bondi, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) blasts Bondi for "shockingly" not redacting private information about Epstein survivors
February 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Happy Birthday Tidbit
Check out #LauraDern 's performance in everything 🔥

All I see from this is blue tomorrows.
One of these mornings, the sun's gonna come up and burn a hole clean through the planet like a giant electrical X-ray.
So, I guess it means that there is trouble until the robins come.
February 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Jamie Raskin uses his introductory statement to introduce a bunch of the survivors, sitting right behind Pam Bondi.
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM