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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Wall Street’s New Political Challenger

A 33‑year‑old former investment banker has announced he will run for Virginia’s U. S. Senate seat as a Democrat, aiming to defeat the long‑time incumbent Mark Warner. His career began on Wall Street, working for firms like Lazard and Centerview Partners. He later became a reality‑TV star on HBO’s F

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

French Diplomat Linked to Epstein: A New Investigation Begins

A French foreign minister has alerted prosecutors about a mid‑level diplomat who may have shared United Nations documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat, named Fabrice Aidan, is mentioned in over 200 U. S. Department of Justice documents that include emails he sent to Epstein between 20

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Australia and EU Near Trade Deal Finale

Australia’s trade minister is heading to Brussels for a final push in the long‑running negotiations with the European Union. The goal is clear: close the deal and strengthen ties amid a shifting global landscape. The minister will sit down with EU trade officials, including the Commissioner for T

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

FBI’s Georgia File: A New Look at 2020 Records

The FBI has moved to examine whether Georgia officials may have purposely mishandled the 2020 election. They are asking a federal judge to allow them to take voting records from Fulton County, the state’s biggest county. The request was backed by claims that were once used to argue that Georgia h

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Texas Doctors Face New Challenges After Restrictive Law

In Texas, a recent law that limits abortion access has changed the daily lives of many obstetricians and gynecologists. These doctors now have to navigate new rules that restrict the services they can offer, even when patients need routine care. The legislation forces them to rethink how they

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

The Kennedy Center Shutdown: A Political Move With Big Ripples

A surprise decision by the president to close the Kennedy Center for two years has sent shock waves through Washington and beyond. The announcement, made without warning to staff or artists, caught many by surprise—including the new director who had recently taken over after a high‑profile dismissal

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Tariffs Hit Households Hard, Costs Rising

A new study shows that American families will see a sharp rise in their grocery bills due to the tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports from more than 180 countries. The report, released by a nonpartisan research group, estimates that the average U. S. household will pay an extra $1, 000 in 2

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

FBI Raid in Georgia Traced to Trump‑Linked Lawyer

The FBI seized ballots and voter records in a Fulton County warehouse near Atlanta after a request from a lawyer who once worked with former President Donald Trump. The lawyer, named Kurt Olsen, was appointed by the president to lead an investigation into the 2020 election. He had previously s

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

EPA Plans Big Rollback of Climate Rules

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to undo a key climate rule that says greenhouse gases harm the planet and people. The move will happen on Thursday, after President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin sign off. They say it will be the biggest reduction of regulations in U. S. history and w

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Agent’s “Aggressive” Order Sparks New Lawsuit Over Shooting

A new video released by federal prosecutors shows a Border Patrol agent turning his car toward a civilian’s vehicle after teammates shouted “time to get aggressive. ” The footage contradicts earlier claims that the victim and a second man had intentionally collided with the agent’s truck. Instead, i

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