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February 20, 2026
Trump lashes out at justices, announces new 10% global tariff
Trump told reporters that his administration will impose new tariffs by using alternative legal means.
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February 18, 2026
Senators decry surge in deaths at ICE detention facilities, citing poor medical care
Senate Democrats cited a rise in immigration detention deaths since the start of the Trump administration, questioning oversight, medical care and facility expansion.
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February 12, 2026
Culver City, a crime haven? Bondi's jab falls flat with locals
Responding to Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi's jab, people who live or work in Culver City posted photos of clean streets, manicured parks and humming community events.
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February 12, 2026
California, other states sue over Trump administration's latest cuts to HIV programs
California and three other states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its plans to slash $600 million from programs designed to prevent and track the spread of HIV, including in the LGBTQ+...
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February 11, 2026
Bondi pressed on Epstein files, political retribution by Justice Department
Bondi's testimony on the Epstein files was mostly punctuated by dramatic clashes with lawmakers — exchanges that happened as eight Epstein survivors attended the hearing.
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February 10, 2026
$600 million in Trump administration health cuts will hit California HIV programs
The Trump administration announced $600 million in funding cuts to HIV prevention programs and healthcare grants.
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February 7, 2026
TrumpRx is launched: How it works and what Democrats say about it
Experts say the jury is still out on whether TrumpRx will lead to significant savings on drug prices, though it will likely help people who need medications not commonly covered by insurance.
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February 5, 2026
Senate is not 'anywhere close' to a funding deal as ICE fight intensifies
House and Senate Democrats united over ICE reforms as Republicans prepared a stopgap bill ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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January 30, 2026
Senate Democrats and White House strike deal to avert shutdown, continue ICE debate
The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown.
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January 28, 2026
Rubio stands by Venezuela attack, says Trump retains authority to use force
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that military tensions could be escalated in Venezuela if new leaders stray from U.S. goals.
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January 26, 2026
Housing costs are crippling many Americans. Here's how the two parties propose to fix that
With housing costs so central to voters' perceptions about the economy, both parties have put forward proposals in recent weeks targeting affordability.
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January 22, 2026
'I will not be intimidated': Former special counsel Jack Smith defends Trump investigation
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified publicly on the investigations into President Trump before the House Judiciary Committee.
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January 14, 2026
California, L.A. brace for Trump's new threats to cut funds over immigration stance
President Trump repeated threats to strip federal funding over sanctuary city immigration policies, effective Feb. 1.
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December 13, 2025
Sheriff employee stabbed while changing her baby in Macy's bathroom
The woman and her husband were shopping with their baby in Herald Square before stopping in the West 34th Street Macy's restroom.
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December 6, 2025
Jo Ann Boyce, Clinton 12 member and civil rights trailblazer, dies at 84
Jo Ann Boyce, a member of the Clinton 12, has died at 84. She later moved to Los Angeles, became a pediatric nurse and spent her final years sharing her story nationally.
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