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Mike Walker
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Former DoD, VA and FEMA senior official. Defender of the Constitution, Rule of Law, and Democracy
Ghislaine Maxwell Appears to Have Lied on Her Citizenship Application

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Ghislaine Maxwell Appears to Have Lied on Her Citizenship Application
The revelation could put her citizenship status at risk.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:38 AM
A federal judge explains why Trump can’t jail legislators for producing a video that offended him

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A federal judge explains why Trump can't jail legislators for producing a video that offended him
Judge Richard Leon notes that Sen. Mark Kelly's comments about unlawful military orders were "unquestionably protected" by the First Amendment.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Trump Is Totally Unbothered by El Paso Airspace Closing for a Balloon

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Trump Is Totally Unbothered by El Paso Airspace Closing for a Balloon
Multiple federal departments have lied about why the airspace closed.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Trump’s FTC chairman sends a threatening letter to Apple for not promoting enough conservative media

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Trump's FTC chairman sends a threatening letter to Apple for not promoting enough conservative media
Chairman Andrew Ferguson continues the Federal Trade Commission’s crusade against free speech with an official letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Alex Pretti Died Defending an EMT. ICE Wouldn’t Let Her Treat Him

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Alex Pretti Died Defending an EMT. ICE Wouldn’t Let Her Treat Him.
The woman Alex Pretti defended from ICE reveals heartbreaking new details about his killing.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:28 AM
How dangerous is Donald Trump’s “endangerment” decision?

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How dangerous is Donald Trump’s “endangerment” decision?
It removes a cornerstone of climate regulation
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February 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
ICE Is Gearing Up to Build “Mega” Jails

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ICE Is Gearing Up to Build “Mega” Jails
ICE is planning on spending $38 billion on the project.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:25 AM
WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as “unethical”

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WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as "unethical"
CDC awarded $1.6 million for study birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Gavin Newsom Savages Trump On CNN From World Conference — Says He’s Reminding Leaders ‘Trump is Temporary!’

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Gavin Newsom Savages Trump On CNN From World Conference — Says He’s Reminding Leaders ‘Trump is Temporary!’
Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) told CNN anchor Kasie Hunt that world leaders at the Munich Security Conference see the U.S. as a "wrecking ball."
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February 14, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Trump’s FTC presses Apple News to push pro-MAGA articles as his unpopularity grows

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Opinion | Trump presses Apple News to push pro-MAGA articles as his unpopularity grows
The administration is targeting Apple in its latest effort to force media companies to push more content that aligns with conservative views.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM
ICE agents may have lied about shooting of migrant in Minneapolis, officials say

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Federal officers may have lied about shooting of migrant in Minneapolis, officials say
ICE chief Todd Lyons says the two officers were immediately placed on administrative leave.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Why Europe Is Talking About Nukes

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Why Europe Is Talking About Nukes
Declining confidence in America means deepening discussions of collective European deterrence.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Anthropic’s artificial-intelligence tool Claude was used in the U.S. military’s operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

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Exclusive | Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude in Maduro Venezuela Raid
The use of the model through a contract with Palantir highlights the growing role of AI in the Pentagon.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Who are the six men named in the unredacted Epstein files?

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Who are the six men named in the unredacted Epstein files?
In a floor speech, Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative, revealed identities of six men after seeing unredacted files
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February 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Starmer: Britain can’t rely on Donald Trump – our security depends on Europe

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Starmer: Britain can’t rely on Donald Trump – our security depends on Europe
After the US president rocked the continent with his threat to take Greenland, the prime minister praises Europe as a ‘sleeping giant’
www.independent.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Even a Trump-appointed judge could see through a Texas law

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Even a Trump-appointed judge could see through this Texas law
A federal judge blocked a law designed to punish companies for factoring environmental, social and governance concerns into their investment decisions.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM
U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated

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U.S. citizens detained by immigration agents describe how they were treated
Videos from across the country have shown months of violent interactions with immigration officers. Part of the outcry has been the treatment of U.S. citizens. Uproar rose higher last month following ...
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February 14, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Kristi Noem’s Audience of One

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Kristi Noem’s Audience of One
The DHS secretary is suddenly talking about more than just mass deportations.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal

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Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal
Virginia Democrats hold six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats, but they are backing a revised map that could help them win up to 10 seats in this year's midterm elections.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM
ICE Agents Menaced Minnesota Protesters at Their Homes, Filings Say

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ICE Agents Menaced Minnesota Protesters at Their Homes, Filings Say
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February 14, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Judge Orders ICE to Let Clergy Give Communion to Detained Migrants on Ash Wednesday

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Judge Orders ICE to Let Clergy Give Communion to Detained Migrants on Ash Wednesday
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February 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
‘Doomed to Fail!’ CNN’s CNN’s Elie Honig Says Trump DOJ’s Lemon Case Is Going Down in Flames

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‘Doomed to Fail!’ CNN’s Elie Honig Says Trump DOJ’s Lemon Case Is Going Down in Flames
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig torpedoed the case against independent journalist Don Lemon after Lemon entered his plea, saying it's "doomed to fail!"
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February 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Why Are More Congress Members Retiring or Not Seeking Re-election in 2026?

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Four Reasons for the Exodus From Congress
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February 14, 2026 at 12:12 AM
… and if the President signs an executive order requiring voter ID, the order will face massive court challenges delaying the action well beyond this year’s elections.
February 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM