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I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The latest batch of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has roiled Europe, leading to resignations and criminal inquiries.

In the U.S., however, professional exits and investigations have not taken place on the same scale.
The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations
A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last mo...
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Across four Olympics, Elana Meyers Taylor had come as close as humanly possible to Olympic gold without winning it.

Then, in one thrilling minute on Monday night, her lifetime wait was suddenly over—and she had more than monobob gold to show for it. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4aV28DK
February 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Breaking News: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose fiery speeches and populist vision made him a charismatic champion of civil rights, died at 84.
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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“The second-term, free-range Trump has not even pretended to be interested in the details of lawmaking and is even less interested in forging bipartisan coalitions with people he sees criticizing him on the television shows he consumes by the hours.” www.politico.com/news/magazin...
In Today’s GOP, There Is No Choice at All
The “Big Beautiful Bill” proved that for Republicans, it’s MAGA or nothing.
www.politico.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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“[Democrats] believe they have finally recruited a top contender to run against Fitzpatrick in a county commissioner named Bob Harvie, who has shown the ability to win the battleground county, which comprises most of the district.” www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
This Pennsylvania Republican withstood pressure on the megabill. Here’s why.
Brian Fitzpatrick, who won his seat in 2016, faces a serious Democratic challenger next year.
www.politico.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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In the past two years Birmingham, Alabama, went from having 15 “F”-rated schools to just one. Three city programmes help explain how
Alabama offers three tricks to fix poor urban schools
Adjusted for student poverty, southern states are beating the rest
econ.st
February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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As an attorney with occasional experience with the Equal Time rule, I can explain what's going on here and how the FCC's Brandon Carr is leveraging his position to force late night and daytime talk show hosts to exclude Democratic candidates.

First I need to explain the Equal Time rule itself. 1/
Stephen Colbert said that the FCC and CBS - which is in no way a compromised or complicit organization - wouldn’t allow him to broadcast an interview with Democratic State Rep James Talarico. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/a...
Colbert Doesn’t Give an FCC About Calling Out CBS
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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February 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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looks like Mamdani is gonna get his rent freeze this year after all. big news on the housing beat from @smaldo.bsky.social:
Rent Board Resignation Clears Path for Mamdani Rent Freeze Promise
The new mayor is now able to appoint a majority to the Rent Guidelines Board, giving him the numbers for a signature campaign promise.
www.thecity.nyc
February 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a rare and lethal toxin found in the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday. https://to.pbs.org/4rh5p66
Russia poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, five European nations say
The U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands say European lab tests confirmed epibatidine in his body. They say the toxin does not occur naturally in Russia.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Reminding his audience at the annual Munich Security Conference about America's centuries-long roots in Europe, Rubio said the United States would remain forever tied to the continent even as it pushes for changes in the relationship https://to.pbs.org/4rWZpQ9
Rubio tries to reassure skeptical European allies but follows Trump's vision for a reshaped alliance
Rubio addressed the conference a year after Vice President JD Vance stunned the same audience with a harsh critique of European values.
to.pbs.org
February 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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At the Milan Cortina Olympic Games, winning medals isn't the only thing making hearts swell. From the ice rinks to the snowy hills, love is in the frozen air. https://to.pbs.org/40cIkWk
Love is in the air at the Winter Olympics on Valentine's Day
MILAN (AP) — At the Milan Cortina Olympic Games, winning medals isn’t the only thing making hearts swell. From the ice rinks to the snowy hills, love is in the frozen air. Some competitions already se...
to.pbs.org
February 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM