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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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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Inspector General Rules Face New Hurdles

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a legal note that could limit how Inspectors General (IGs) work across the state. The guidance says IGs must obey the same public‑records limits as other offices, including restrictions on personnel and financial files. Baltimore City has already started f

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Student in Trouble: Why a College Girl Can’t Return Home

A young woman from Honduras is stuck far from her family because of a mistake by U. S. immigration officials. She was a student at Babson College and had been traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving. At the airport she was stopped and sent back to Honduras, even though a judge had said this would

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Court Dismisses Challenge to Trump’s DEI Ban Effort

A federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, has turned down a lawsuit that tried to stop President Trump’s orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in government agencies and companies that work with the federal government. The decision was made by a panel of three ju

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Health Care Costs: The Biggest Worry for Americans

People in the United States are really worried about health care costs. It's not just groceries or rent that's causing stress, but the price of staying healthy. A recent poll shows that this worry is so big, it might even change how people vote in the next election. The poll found that about three-

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

A Busy Day in Politics: Updates from the Trump Administration

The Trump administration is having a packed day. First up, Tom Homan, who oversees border issues, is heading to Minneapolis. He's there because of the recent shooting of a nurse named Alex Pretti. This incident has caused a lot of anger and concern. Homan has already met with the Minnesota Governor,

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Jan 29 2026OPINION

A Fresh Look at Dallas City Hall, Politics, and Faith

Dallas City Hall Plaza has a chance to become something special. It could be a hub connecting Union Station and the Farmers Market. Imagine a green space stretching almost a mile, full of life and activity. People would definitely come. But first, the city needs to create something worth connecting

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Judge Calls Out ICE for Ignoring Court Orders

In Minnesota, a federal judge has made a strong statement against ICE. He said they have broken nearly 100 court orders. This is a big deal. The judge, Patrick J. Schiltz, is not happy. He thinks ICE is acting like they are above the law. ICE has been very active in Minnesota. They have been follow

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Jan 29 2026SCIENCE

Ancient Teenager's Unique Story Uncovered Through DNA

Deep in a cave in Italy, scientists made an astonishing discovery. They found the remains of a teenager who lived 12, 000 years ago. This young person had a rare condition that affected her bones. Her arms and legs were much shorter than usual. This condition is called acromesomelic dysplasia, Marot

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Assisted Dying Bill: A Rocky Road Ahead

The assisted dying bill is facing a tough road to becoming law this year. Lord Falconer, a key supporter, has warned that without a major shift in the House of Lords' stance, the bill has little chance of passing. He even suggested using the Parliament Act, a rarely used power, to bypass the Lords i

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