Policy & Law

U.S. and Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Partnership Charter

Vice President Vance and President Aliyev formalize defense and energy cooperation in Baku agreement.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Gov. Tim Walz Says Federal Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota Could End Within Days

Minnesota's governor announced the Trump administration may halt enforcement operations after state officials raised legal and humanitarian concerns.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Congress Moves to Set National Rules for Self-Driving Cars, Overriding States

Bipartisan legislation would establish federal safety standards and preempt state regulations on autonomous vehicles.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Local Police Aid ICE by Tapping School Cameras Amid Trump's Immigration Crackdown

At least seven jurisdictions are using public surveillance networks to assist federal immigration enforcement operations.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democrats Split on Shielding Coast Guard, Secret Service as DHS Shutdown Threat Nears

Some Democrats want to fund critical security agencies separately as larger appropriations fight continues.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Instagram and YouTube Owners Accused of Building 'Addiction Machines' in Trial

Social media giants Meta and Google face allegations in court regarding the addictive nature of their platforms, impacting youth mental health.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Needs 'Better Messaging', Says Companion of Kash Patel, Amidst Democratic Outreach to Bad Bunny

The companion of former Trump administration official Kash Patel suggests Republicans are falling behind in public relations, contrasting with Democratic efforts to connect with cultural figures like Bad Bunny.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Colony Ridge Settles With Texas for $68 Million Over Land Sale Violations

Liberty County development accused of selling to buyers without legal status agrees to penalties and oversight

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Faces Questions Over Family History Claim

Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore is facing scrutiny over a family story he has told repeatedly throughout his political career—that his great-grandfather f...

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 5 min read
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How Weak is GOP in '26? Likely Less Than You Think

Republicans enter the 2026 midterm election cycle facing what appears to be a perfect storm: historical precedent strongly favoring the opposition party, Pre...

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 4 min read