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Trump and Biden officials clash over campus antisemitism actions as federal investigation kicks off

Matt Nosanchuk, a former civil rights official at the Department of Education, pictured at a Congressional hearing in July. Nosanchuk defended the Biden administration’s handling of antisemitism reports and said that President Donald Trump’s White House …

Trump branded a 'dictator' in latest decor move outside the DOJ building

16:49 ET, 19 Feb 2026 Donald Trump has been slammed online for being a "dictator" after the Department of Justice hung a banner depicting the president's face from the building. (Image: AP) President Donald Trump has been slammed online for …

Opinion: The Candidates Warming Up for the 2028 Democratic Primaries—and Who’s Already Got a Head Start

Spoiler alert: No one has the slightest idea who the Democratic candidate for president will be in 2028. Including me. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a subject being discussed every single day in the nation’s capital and elsewhere among what might be …

Newsom reshuffles utilities commission, promising to try and lower power bills

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The state’s primary utility regulator is under new management. Gov. Gavin Newsom promoted commissioner John Reynolds to president of the California Public Utilities …

MAGA’s Newest Enemy to Give State of the Union Rebuttal

A centrist Democratic governor MAGA has called a villain, a witch, and one of the “most dangerous people in our society” will deliver the rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech next week. MAGA supporters have for weeks been nonstop …

Are these the new faces to lead the Democrats?

While Marco Rubio was playing soft cop at last weekend’s Munich Security Conference, telling Europeans that Donald Trump’s threats to their territory and security arrangements were really just a form of tough love, a separate American sideshow was going on …

New Pro-Trump Banner Appears at DOJ Headquarters

A new banner featuring President Donald Trump's portrait and the slogan "Make America Safe Again" appeared on the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. In a similar style to those hung on the front of the Department …

Letters From Readers, Feb. 19, 2026

Tech advances really do pay off AI technology eliminating jobs reminds me of painters protesting the introduction of pneumatic spray guns or pipe fitters refusing to handle PVC pipe. Time-saving technology is beneficial and will always bring protests but …

How MAGA's census fight would reshape political power

The battle over the 2030 census is intensifying — and compounding concerns about President Donald Trump’s broader moves to suppress the political power of the nation’s growing non-white population. As in Trump’s first term, Republicans in the executive …

In His New Book, Josh Shapiro Reveals a Secret of Possible Sabotage

Some fathers have to answer questions from their sons about the birds and the bees. But in his new book “Where We Keep the Light” Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro describes his son Max asking if the firebombing of their residence (which took …

Some Democrats plan to skip Trump's State of the Union address

WASHINGTON — Days before President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first official State of the Union address of his second term, some Democratic members of Congress are starting to announce they will boycott the event.  What You Need To Know Some …

He solicited a child on Facebook, even after Meta banned him

Feb. 19, 2026, 10:01 a.m. ET When the mother of an 11-year-old girl discovered inappropriate Facebook messages from a manin her daughter’s account, she contactedher localpolice. But the case was soon taken up byundercover investigators in New Mexico’ …

National Parks ditches reservation system that has been used to help control crowd sizes

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Economic Victory: Lowest Rates Since 2022 Should Fuel New Housing Revival

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Home ownership is a major goal for most young people, at least outside the huge rabbit warrens that make up places like Manhattan. The …

Breaking News Live February 20: Judge blasts Trump admin in scathing ruling, says it is 'terrorising' immigrants

A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally. Citing the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota, the …

The price of public life: Judges doxed, swatted, threatened with death

Washington — The 15 comments came across a series of eight days in July, posted under pseudonyms alluding to the perpetrators of some of the most infamous mass shootings in U.S. history, including Sandy Hook Elementary School and Aurora, Colorado. " …

Republicans blast 'insane' pick of censorship board lawyer for spy court panel

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the controversial government surveillance tool on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican lawmakers called it "insane" that the …

Trump has yet to invite Seahawks to White House nearly 2 weeks after Super Bowl victory

This story was originally posted on MyNorthwest.com The Seattle Seahawks have still not received a White House invitation after its dominating Super Bowl win. According to The Seattle Times, President Donald Trump has yet to reach out to the team since …

Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ‘terror’ against immigrants in scathing ruling

A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally. Citing the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota, the …

National Leaders Convene in Alexandria, VA to Advance Scalable Faith-Based Housing Solutions

From land to impact: National leaders convene to transform faith-owned assets into scalable, mission-driven housing solutions. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Restoring Hope and Building Opportunities …

AAFA Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Decision, Urges Expeditious Refunds

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Apparel & Footwear Association today welcomed the Supreme Court opinion, invalidating the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to …

Global Immigration Partners PLLC Releases Practical Guide to Help Investors Evaluate Approved EB-5 Regional Centers

A guide to help investors navigate one of the most critical decisions in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor process: selecting a USCIS-approved EB-5 Regional Center. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How to …

NBCI, NCTSP and ACHDC Endorse the Nat'l Medical Association Vaccine Statement as Guidance for All African Americans

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million, endorses the recent statements from …

Honoring America’s Veterans Launches New Podcast to Amplify Veterans Voices

Honoring America's Veterans launches a new podcast featuring candid conversations with veterans. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) is expanding its mission from the parade …

Veterans Radio Joins NVBDC’s MVO Task Force to Amplify Veteran Voices Nationwide

NVBDC announces that Veterans Radio has joined the NVBDC MVO Task Force, expanding access to Veteran-focused media, education, and information. TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …

Sessions Announces Hearing on DOD’s Struggling Background Check System

WASHINGTON––Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) today announced a hearing titled “An Update on DOD’s Struggling Background Check System.” Ongoing delays to the implementation of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) National …

U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 84 Border-Related Cases This Week

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 84 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances. The …

Eleven Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Murder Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking ...

A four-count indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Florida charging 11 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder-24K (SMM-24K) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, attempted and conspiracy to …

Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Making Threats Against Law Enforcement and Illegal Gun Possession

A 34-year-old man from Knox County, Ohio, has been sentenced to prison for making threats to harm law enforcement officers, advocating for a violent revolution against the federal government, and for illegally possessing a firearm.

Long Island Child Therapist Sentenced to 84 Months for Distributing Child Pornography

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Renee Hoberman, also known as “Rina,” a licensed social worker, was sentenced by United States District Judge Joanna Seybert to 84 months’ imprisonment for receipt and distribution of child pornography.

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 41 Months Imprisonment for Sending Obscene Videos to Person He Believed was a Fifteen-Year-...

Hope Hull Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Stealing Firearms from Montgomery Gun Store

A Central Point, Oregon, Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

A Central Point, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for felon in possession of a firearm after he and his co-defendants targeted an elderly victim and stole over $250,000 worth of gold, cash, and firearms.

Sex Offender Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Enticement Of 15-Year-Old Girl In Dutchess County

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that DEREK HASSELBRINK, a/k/a “Derek Spear,” was sentenced to 15 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Román for enticing a minor to engage in …

Former VA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Almost $200K in Unauthorized Purchases on Work-issued Credit Card

A federal employee and his accomplice have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to resell electronic and digital devices that were purchased with a government-issued credit card.

Former Jail Nurse Guilty of Four Fraud Schemes and Possession with Intent to Distribute Oxycodone

Florida Man Charged with Shooting at Uber Driver and Possession of Illegal Firearms and Narcotics

A Miami man made his first appearance in federal court today after a grand jury in Miami charged him with drug crimes, using and firing a gun as part of the drug crime, and illegal firearm possession by a prior felon relating to his prior felony conviction …

Six More Defendants Charged in International “ATM Jackpotting” Scheme

[UPDATED] OMAHA — A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an indictment Wednesday charging six individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime …

Houston resident sentenced to decade in prison for laundering proceeds from $40 million fraud scheme

A 44-year-old man has been sentenced for laundering proceeds from a large-scale bank fraud scheme