POLICY

Feb 26 2026POLITICS

States Aim to Stop ICE Workers From Future Jobs

In several U. S. states, lawmakers are drafting bills that would bar people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a specific window from working in state jobs later on. The proposals would touch everything from police work to teaching, and some even aim at the entire civil servic

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Military Ties to Scouting: A Shift in Strategy

The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

States Challenge Trump Era Vaccine Cuts

A coalition of fifteen states has filed a lawsuit against the former Trump administration, targeting recent federal changes that trimmed the child vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 illnesses. The plaintiffs argue that the new plan lacks scientific backing and mirrors policies from a country with a very

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

New Mexico School Sports Rules Face a Long Wait

In New Mexico, lawmakers have a short 30‑day window to act on bills. A proposal from Sen. Antonio “Moe” Maestas, which would shift control of student‑athlete eligibility from the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) to the state’s Department of Public Education, was not heard this session. Maest

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Sports Streaming: A New Era for Fans and Broadcasters

The Federal Communications Commission has opened a public comment period to explore how live sports are moving from traditional TV to online platforms. This shift, highlighted by the FCC’s request for input, reflects a growing trend where fans must navigate multiple services to catch their favorite

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Health Leader’s Actions Spark Rising Vaccine Threat

The newest Health and Human Services head, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has become the center of a heated debate about vaccine safety and public trust. In a short video that gained viral attention, he was seen doing bizarre exercise routines with Kid Rock. The clip sparked jokes online, but the real co

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Third‑Country Deportations Halted: A Judge’s Stand on Due Process

A federal judge in Massachusetts declared a policy that let the U. S. send migrants to countries other than their own without warning or a chance to argue against it illegal. The ruling came after a group of noncitizens sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2023. The judge, Brian Murphy,

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Schools Lose Support as Education Office Passes Jobs to Other Agencies

The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

UCLA Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Campus Hate

The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the university fostered an environment hostile to Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff. The suit cites violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Retail Stores Must Report Theft, but No Fines Imposed

In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci

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