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Politicians and the Real Talk About Immigration Rules

February 18, 2026

The debate over immigration enforcement feels like a tug‑of‑war. Some lawmakers shout against agencies that pull people in, while others keep their hands off the issue. The tension grows when a state law says it will not work with federal immigration officials, and the local sheriffs are left asking

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Alabama's New Bill: Business Over Environment?

February 18, 2026

Alabama's state representatives have given the green light to a bill that puts a big limit on how the state can make rules to protect the environment. This bill, called SB 71, says that state agencies can't make environmental rules that are stricter than what the federal government says. It passed w

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Late Night Legal Limbo: Why Colbert Couldn't Chat with Talarico

February 18, 2026

There's a bit of a mix-up happening between Stephen Colbert and CBS. It all started when Colbert wanted to have Texas state representative James Talarico on his show, "The Late Show. " But things didn't go as planned. CBS says they didn't stop Colbert from having Talarico on the show. Instead, they

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Choosing the Best Candidate for Illinois 52nd House: A Closer Look

February 17, 2026

In the upcoming Democratic primary for Illinois' 52nd House District, two candidates are stepping up to challenge the current Republican representative. Erin Chan Ding, a journalist and progressive advocate, is going head-to-head with Maria Peterson, a former lawyer and small business owner. Both ca

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Virginia's Voting Maps: A High-Stakes Game of Political Chess

February 16, 2026

Virginia is about to become a battleground for control of the U. S. House of Representatives. Democrats are ready to spend big bucks to change the state's voting maps. They hope to gain four more seats in Congress. This is part of a bigger trend where both parties are trying to redraw district lines

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Justice Department Sends New List of Names From Epstein Files

February 15, 2026

The U. S. Justice Department has just sent a new report to Congress, as required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The document lists every government official and public figure mentioned in documents about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The report is six pages long and comes from the D

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Crypto Kiosks: Why Washington Needs New Rules

February 15, 2026

People in Washington shops are finding small machines that look like ATMs but let you buy or sell digital money. These kiosks are not backed by banks and do not follow the same rules that protect regular banking transactions. They can be handy, but many scammers use them to steal from people who tru

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Teen’s Fight Against Cancer and Immigration Scrutiny Ends in Tragic Loss

February 15, 2026

A young girl named Ofelia Torres was battling a serious illness while her dad faced detention by federal immigration agents. Her story first reached the public eye when her father, Ruben Torres Maldonado, was taken into custody at a Home Depot in Niles. At that time Ofelia had paused her cance

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'Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show: FCC Finds No Problem'

February 15, 2026

The Super Bowl halftime set by Bad Bunny sparked a quick firestorm among some Republican lawmakers. They claimed the artist had slipped in uncensored profanity, sparking calls for a formal inquiry. The Federal Communications Commission opened an investigation to see if any rules on “indecent mate

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Sharice Davids Eyes Senate: A Bold Kansas Challenge

February 15, 2026

In recent months, Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas has sparked speculation that she might run for the U. S. Senate against incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. The idea gained traction after Davids met with Senator Adam Schiff, a key figure in the Democratic Senate campaign machinery. This co