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Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals
A survey says 5 out of 6 Americans want the US government to do more to protect them and their families from toxins in food, drinking water and consumer products.
5 min readCNN
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What to know about the LA superintendent whose home was searched by FBI
Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who has developed a reputation for improving academics and graduation rates while leading two major U.S. districts, had his home searched Wednesday by the FBI as part of a federal investigation. Agents served search warrants at the home as well as the headquarters of the Los Angeles Unified School District and a location near Miami, where Carvalho was superintendent previously.
Associated Press4 min read - World
Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes"
Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.
2394 min readCBS News
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Trump said Iran will 'soon' have missiles able to hit the U.S. A 2025 intel report said it will take 10 years.
President Trump said Iran is working to build missiles that could "soon" strike America. U.S. intelligence reports have offered a more cautious view.
5 min readNBC News
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Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
3 min read - Politics
Kash Patel fires FBI officials linked to Trump documents case, reports say
Dismissals follow revelations that FBI subpoenaed records of Patel and Susie Wiles before Trump returned to office
2 min readThe Guardian
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At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case are fired, sources say
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
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FBI searches office and home of Los Angeles schools superintendent
Law enforcement officers served search warrants Wednesday morning at the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, authorities said
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Trump risks walking into an Iraq-style trap in Iran
Trump has reportedly made no decision on whether to strike Iran.
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FBI fires more agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation
The FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republican's hoarding of classified documents, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The firings are part of a broader personnel purge under the leadership of Director Kash Patel, a Trump appointee who, over the last year, has pushed out dozens of employees who either contributed to investigations of the president or who were perceived as not in alignment with the administration's agenda. The Justice Department has engaged in similarly sweeping firings of prosecutors since Trump took office last year.
Associated Press2 min read - Politics
FBI Director Kash Patel ousts personnel tied to Trump classified documents probe
FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the ouster of least 10 employees involved in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, four people briefed on the matter told CNN.
2033 min read - World
Whitmer says US-Canada bridge Trump threatened to block ‘will open’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said Wednesday that a bridge between the U.S. and Canada that President Trump previously threatened to block from opening is set to go ahead. “For the first time in over a century, a new bridge connecting Michigan to Canada, the Gordie Howe International Bridge, will open,” the governor declared during…
1 min readThe Hill
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Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims
The Trump administration is withholding more than $250 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota, escalating a pressure campaign on the state’s Democratic leadership and claiming widespread fraud.
4 min read - US
Mayor touts Baltimore as a changed city despite Trump's criticisms
Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.
2 min read - Politics
Kash Patel fires at least six FBI agents tied to 2022 Mar-a-Lago search
The dismissals come as the FBI director said his phone records were obtained by authorities during the Biden administration in connection with Trump probes.
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Late staffer’s husband calls Rep. Tony Gonzales a ‘predator’ amid affair allegations
The husband of a late staffer to Rep. Tony Gonzales called the congressman a “predator” on Wednesday, and said that the Texas Republican has “continued to lie to the American people” amid affair allegations.
2 min read - US
Federal safety regulator warns his office can’t keep up with Trump’s Alaska oil push
The warning shows how the administration’s earlier DOGE-driven cuts to the federal workforce could cause problems for Trump’s other policy objectives.
5 min readPolitico
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DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during the midterms
A Department of Homeland Security official on Wednesday told state election administrators that immigration agents will not be stationed at the polls during November's midterm elections, trying to swat down one of Democrats' greatest fears about possible election interference from the Trump administration. Heather Honey, who serves as deputy assistant secretary for election integrity, told the group of secretaries of state that “any suggestion that ICE will be present at any polling location is simply not true,” according to a statement from Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat.
Associated Press3 min read - US
What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
5 min read - World
Venezuela attorney general resigns, then lands acting ombudsman role in surprise move
Venezuela’s attorney general, who for years played a central role in the government’s repressive apparatus, resigned Wednesday as pressure grew for an overhaul of his office and the country’s justice system, but lawmakers surprisingly appointed him immediately as the acting ombudsman. Tarek William Saab, a close ally of former President Nicolás Maduro, submitted his resignation to the ruling party-controlled National Assembly without offering a reason for his decision.
Associated Press2 min read - US
FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home
The FBI served search warrants Wednesday at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the home of its leader, a former Superintendent of the Year who was knighted by Spain for his work.
584 min read - Politics
Judge rules Trump policy for "third-country" deportations is unlawful
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution.
566 min read - Politics
Takeaways from surgeon general nominee Casey Means’ Senate confirmation hearing
In a bid to become the nation’s top doctor, a prominent voice in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement faced sharp questions from senators on Wednesday about vaccines, pesticides and birth control.
2.4K9 min read - Politics
On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian individuals, companies and ships accused of enabling the country’s illicit oil sales and ballistic missile programs as…
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US, Iran set to hold last-ditch nuclear talks
Iran threatened to escalate any conflict if the US attacked, as both countries ramp up pressure on each other ahead of nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday.
1 min readSemafor
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ICE arrested 261 DACA recipients over 10 months last year, document shows
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
5 min read - Politics
ICE won’t be at polling places for midterms, Trump appointee tells state election officials
A Donald Trump appointee at the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials from around the country Wednesday that federal immigration agents won’t be deployed to polling places during the 2026 midterms, according to multiple sources on the call.
3 min read - Science
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
3 min read - Politics
BBC News CEO who resigned over edit of Trump speech rejects charge of ‘institutional bias’
In her first interview since she left the BBC, Deborah Turness said at Semafor’s Restoring Trust in Media summit that it was her choice to resign.
1 min read - Politics
Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense
The Trump administration is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's defense against drug trafficking charges in New York, a move that potentially interferes with his constitutional right to counsel, his lawyer says. Attorney Barry Pollack told a Manhattan federal judge in an email last week that the U.S. Treasury Department had blocked the authorization of legal fees that the government of Venezuela is required to pay for Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores under its law and custom.
Associated Press993 min read - World
With World Cup looming, can Mexico contain the chaos unleashed by the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’?
As the country enters its final preparations to host the world’s biggest sporting event, some fear surviving cartel leaders may “assume a posture of total war against the Mexican state.”
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Harris: Trump’s State of the Union speech ‘full of lies,’ reminded her of ‘show-and-tell’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday slammed her 2024 presidential election opponent President Trump over his Tuesday State of the Union address. “I watched it. It was full of lies. And, you know, when he wasn’t lying, he was — it reminded me of our kids going to show-and-tell at school. It was like…
2 min read - Politics
Trump builds case for war with Iran ahead of pivotal talks
President Trump used Tuesday’s State of the Union address to touch on the myriad reasons why an attack on Iran might be justified, from the regime’s history of attacks on Americans to its violent suppression at home, alleged nuclear ambitions and plans to build a missile that could reach America. The speech amplified warnings coming…
6 min read - Politics
Democrat accuses Justice Department of withholding documents on Trump Epstein accusation
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - A top Democrat in Congress accused the Justice Department on Wednesday of withholding FBI interview records with a woman who accused President Donald
2 min readReuters
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Trump State of the Union piles pressure on Johnson for second reconciliation push
President Trump used much of his State of the Union address Tuesday night to promote GOP legislation likely to hit a wall with Democrats, turning up the heat on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pursue a complicated avenue to pass it with only Republican votes. Johnson may have only a narrow window to push much…
6 min read - Politics
Vance launches into Trump's 'war on fraud' by suspending Medicaid payments to Minnesota
Vice President JD Vance received a new assignment Tuesday night: fighting a “war on fraud” that President Donald Trump declared in his State of the Union address.
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Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution
Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin legislator with disorderly conduct Wednesday in connection with a feud over who was involved with drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics last year. Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Milwaukee Democrat, faces up to 90 days in jail if she's convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. According to a criminal complaint, the feud began in August as Democrats were planning resolutions honoring Hispanic heritage and Hispanic veterans in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in September.
Associated Press2 min read - Politics
FBI's head of congressional affairs stepping down, sources say
Marshall Yates also served on a "weaponization" working group tasked with carrying out Trump's quest for retribution.
2 min read - US
MAGA world’s violent pregnancy-related rhetoric is on full display
In Vermont and Tennessee, two controversies are highlighting some of the violence at the heart of right-wing attacks on reproductive freedom.
2 min readMS NOW
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Republicans to Trump: Make any Cabinet shakeups soon, or after November
Few are sure he’ll change up his top ranks as negative headlines mount. But they know pre-midterms drama doesn’t help.
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Trump’s atypical surgeon general pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways
After months of delay, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions over her qualifications, personal health care practices and career as a social media influencer. Means appeared before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on Wednesday, about four months after her initial…
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Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of US citizen by federal immigration agent
A grand jury on Wednesday rejected indictments over the fatal shooting last year of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration agent during a traffic encounter in Texas, prosecutors said. The shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez on March 15, 2025, by a Homeland Security Investigations agent wasn't publicly disclosed by the Department of Homeland Security until The Associated Press and other media outlets reported it last week. HSI is an investigative unit which falls under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Associated Press5053 min read - Science
Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
2 min read - US
Omar says her State of the Union guest was arrested for standing during Trump’s speech
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said her guest for the State of the Union was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on “Unlawful Conduct” charges on Tuesday evening for standing during President Trump’s address. In a post on the social media platform X, Omar said her constituent Aliya Rahman was “forcibly removed” from the House chamber after…
2 min read - Politics
Democrats raise alarm about betting on death in online prediction markets
Senate Democrats are trying to shine line on the grim realm of online betting in which participants wager on potentially deadly scenarios.
2 min read - Politics
Meet the man Trump picked to pursue his war on fraud at the Justice Department
The morning after President Donald Trump declared a “war on fraud” during his State of the Union address, Senior Justice Department prosecutor Colin McDonald sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee and said he would steadfastly follow the department’s tradition to focus only on the evidence.
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