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US Citizens Top Golden Visa Applications in New Zealand

Wealthy Americans are lead applications for New Zealand’s revamped “golden visa,” with interest from China doubling after rule changes lowered barriers and opened a path to luxury home purchases. Why It Matters New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa has …

West Virginia is Fighting Mail-Order Abortion Drugs

The Mountain State is the latest Republican-led state to move to ban the abortion drug from being shipped through the mail. West Virginia’s state senate voted last week to approve Senate Bill 173, which takes aim at out-of-state abortionists mailing the …

FCC Chairman Confirms “Enforcement Action” Underway Against ABC’s ‘The View’, Calls Stephen Colbert-James Talarico ...

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said that the agency “has an enforcement action underway on ABC’s The View after the show featured James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, as a guest. “We’re taking a look at it,” Carr told reporters on Wednesday, …

What figure skater Michelle Kwan's doing now 24 years after her last Olympics

As the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina spotlight a new generation of American stars like the Blade Angels – the trio of Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito – the shadow of Michelle Kwan still looms large.  The most decorated U.S. figure skater in …

A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds

Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 18, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds Voters in 39 states have decided 57 crime victims' rights constitutional amendments …

Pardoning Government Corruption

Chris Edwards Donald Trump has been a frequent user of the presidential pardon power. The power can be used beneficially to correct miscarriages of justice. But the president appears to be using it to reward friends and political allies. This post examines …

For First Time in More Than 50 Years, U.S. and Russia Have No Agreements for the Regulation of Nuclear Weapons

[Source: facebook.com] Expiry of New START is set to trigger dangerous new nuclear arms race On February 5, the Trump administration allowed the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) to expire, leaving the U.S and Russia with no agreements for the …

A nuclear shift buoyed by billions — and the waters of the Great Lakes

This story is part of a series called Shockwave: Rising energy demand and the future of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes region is in the midst of a seismic energy shakeup, from skyrocketing data centre demand and a nuclear energy boom, to expanding …

Kristi Noem is the worst boss ever

Everyone is amply aware that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is a morally vacant scourge, a person with seemingly no limits on the cruelty and lies she’s willing to perpetrate. But Noem isn’t just the heavily contoured face of a murderous mass …

Commentary: The real threats to November’s elections — Carl P. Leubsdorf

Commentary: "The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting,” Trump said, contending without proof that at least 15 states have “crooked" voting procedures.Wildpixel/Getty Images Syndicated President Donald Trump has not only turned the …

From The Pulpit To The Streets: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Enduring Legacy Of Hope, Power, And Justice

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson died on Tuesday at the age of 84 years old at home in Chicago, IL, with family by his side. This occurred only three months after Jackson was hospitalized last November during his fight against progressive …

9 skiers missing after Tahoe avalanche; Armed man arrested at Capitol

Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after a powerful avalanche near Lake Tahoe, as crews race against blizzard conditions. Plus, Capitol Police confronted a man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a shotgun after pulling up in a Mercedes. More …

Can Ford power data centers? It won’t be easy.

The Ford Motor Co. found itself last year with a factory to spare. Its new plant in the farmlands of Kentucky was designed to make batteries for electric vehicles, which have seen a sharp decline in demand. So in December, one of the country’s oldest …

Trump intel chief election meddling should 'freak everybody out,' top Dems shout

WASHINGTON — On Capitol Hill, questions keep mounting about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s 2020 election investigation and whether she’s using foreign surveillance officers and resources on U.S. soil. Democrats demanding answers about …

Obama, Trump and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson: ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’

Three Democratic former presidents led a wealth of tributes to Jesse Jackson, a “titan” of the civil rights movement and “one of America’s greatest patriots” who has died at the age of 84. Joe Biden said history would remember Jackson as “a man of God and …

Haitians not alone: Noem has cancelled TPS for 1M people from 13 countries

Altogether, more than 1 million people in the United States could lose protection from detention and deportation if these cancellations go through or are upheld. TPS beneficiaries from multiple countries and other groups have sued the Trump administration, …

Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

A Texas-sized showdown is brewing deep in the heart of the largest red state in the US. As early voting begins on Tuesday for the Lone Star state’s 3 March primaries, Republicans and Democrats alike face a high-stakes choice that could set the stage for …

Michigan tribal boarding school report sought apology; instead, it was shelved

No trespassing signs are posted on the front door of a boarded-up schoolhouse on the campus of the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School. (Mark Hoover photo for Bridge Michigan) EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by Bridge …

James Talarico gets Colbert bump, with assist from FCC, as voting starts in Texas primary – as it happened

James Talarico gets the Colbert bump, with an assist from the FCC, as voting begins in Texas primaryGoogle Trends data reveals that searches for ‘James Talarico’ have spiked since Stephen Colbert revealed on Monday night that CBS had forced him not to …

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