Policy & Law

GOP Lawmaker Joins Democratic Push to Limit Pardon Power for Former Presidents

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday that would clarify that a former president cannot use their pardon power to shield themselves or their staff from prosecution after leaving office.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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DHS Shutdown Forces TSA to Rely on Furloughed Workers, Delays Flights

A lapse in DHS funding has led to widespread staffing shortages at screening checkpoints nationwide.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Examines Evidence in Guthrie's Mother's Case: "It's Never Too Late"

The NBC anchor addressed the federal court, urging leniency as investigators examine a piece of evidence tied to the case.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Kidnapping Suspect Misses Ransom Deadline: DNA Search Underway

The deadline for a ransom payment passed this morning with no communication from the suspect, prompting a shift to forensic analysis.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Did Minnesota Republicans "Invite" Federal Immigration Enforcement?

DFL lawmakers allege that recent state legislation and rhetoric from GOP leaders contributed to the federal authorities' decision to increase enforcement presence.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Obama Calls Los Angeles Homelessness an Atrocity, Criticizes Activist Strategy

The former president visited California to address the crisis, urging action over inaction.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Obama Calls Out Trump’s ‘Rogue Behavior,’ Admits Aliens Are Real?

The former president referenced a classified report involving primates and unexplained aerial phenomena during a recent speech.

By Diane Park · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure at Philadelphia International Airport

Travelers on a specific flight are advised to monitor for symptoms.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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56% Approval: Rubio's Hungary Visit Could Shape Orbán's April Re-Election Bid

The Florida senator met with the Hungarian leader in Budapest to discuss shared conservative priorities ahead of the April election.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Climate Change Link: 15% Rise in Severe Weather Since 2016

Emergency crews are responding to widespread damage in the Southeast as the severe weather system moves toward the Northeast, prompting calls for infrastructure resilience.

By James Callahan · Monday, February 16, 2026 · 3 min read