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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 …

Judge tosses immigration board’s ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy

Key takeaways: U.S. District Judge Sunshine Sykes vacated the Board of Immigration Appeals decision endorsing Trump’s detention policy. The ruling applies nationwide in a class action lawsuit covering migrants. The judge criticized the administration for …

How did Normie Liberals Become the Vanguard of the Anti-Trump Revolution?

Why have so many liberals radicalized over the past year? And what does this mean for building an effective majoritarian movement — electorally and in the streets — against Trumpism? I went on The Dig to discuss this last December with Indivisible’s co– …

Federal judge holds DOJ attorney in contempt over ICE case

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks following the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, asking if the federal operation's damage was ‘worth it’ on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Justice Department attorney has been …

Environmental groups protest Trump's decision to repeal US climate regulations

On Wednesday, a coalition of environmental and health groups sued the Trump administration over its decision?to revoke?the scientific findings that form?the basis of?U.S. Climate regulations. The lawsuit filed before the U.S. Court of Appeals in the …

Utah’s Obamacare enrollment has dropped by thousands

Some people saw their premiums triple after Biden-era subsidies ended. About 35,000 fewer Utahns selected Affordable Care Act health plans for this year than for 2025. As federal subsidies disappeared this year, more than 30,000 Utahns chose not to get or …

Judge Vacates Board Of Immigration’s Mandatory Detention Policy

A federal judge has thrown out a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals that endorsed the Trump administration’s policy of placing thousands of people arrested under its immigration crackdown in mandatory detention without a chance to be released on …

Four Years In, Putin’s Ukraine Conquest Is Still Stalled – But He’s Still Got Trump On His Side

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk on the tarmac upon their arrival for a U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in …

Nuclear energy revival fueled by growing embrace by the Left

Nuclear energy is now championed by liberal Democrats and environmentalists, who led anti-nuclear protests and rallies across the United States 50 years ago. The carbon-free power source was long controversial, as critics said it posed massive …

Bail for All, Except Undocumented Immigrants 

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How changes to the SALT deduction affect your taxes

The so-called One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act brought sweeping changes to the country’s tax code, creating over $1 trillion in tax breaks while cutting funding to social safety net programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But …

How immigration agents are using a once-obscure law to detain US citizens

A pair of federal immigration agents clad in camouflage and masks approached Ryan Ecklund’s car on a snowy Minnesota street last month with a stark warning. “You will not be following us anymore,” one agent told him, “or you will be arrested.” When Ecklund …

Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the 'oligarchs'

Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot, framing the proposal as something larger than a debate about economic and tax policy as he appeared at a storied Los Angeles …

U.S. judge throws out immigration board's ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy

Feb. 19, 2026, 12:09 a.m. ET A federal judge threw out on Wednesday an administrative board's decision endorsing the Trump administration's policy of subjecting thousands of people arrested during its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention. U …

Carin Elam Runs for U.S. Congress

TRI-VALLEY — Nonprofit founder and business consultant Carin Elam announced this month plans to run for U.S. Congress in hopes of representing California District 14, which includes the Tri-Valley. Congressman Eric Swalwell, who currently represents the …

EDITORIAL: Falling crime numbers are a welcome development

Even good news generates controversy in these polarizing times. Violent crime is cratering in the United States, according to national statistics. Last year appears to have produced the sharpest decline ever for homicides. “This is the fourth year in a row …

Fraud, from Cali to Mamdani

Consider the odd journey of Julie Su, deputy mayor of New York City for “economic justice” under Zohran Mamdani  —  and former Secretary of Labor in California. Su oversaw California’s Employment Development Department  —  i.e., the state unemployment …

In legislative speech, Dan Sullivan reiterates support for Trump administration, denounces Democrats

Facing a potentially difficult re-election campaign, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan came to the Alaska Legislature with praise for President Donald Trump’s administration and damnation for Democrats. The Republican senator endured a gauntlet of protesters before …

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