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Monday, February 16th, 2026

Today, the feds got caught lying again about an assault on ICE officers and are forced to dismiss the charges; Homeland Security is demanding social media sites hand over data on anti-ICE users; Ring cameras cut their ties to Flock surveillance after political backlash; Russ Vought is using USAID funds to pay for his security detail; the puppy killer side piece Corey Lewandowski demanded a government issued firearm; a judge ends the deportation case for the father of three marines; another judge rebukes the feds for denying counsel for detainees; in a victory for Democrats the Virginia Supreme Court rules the 10 to 1 redistricting can move forward; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Heather Cox Richardson
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Stories
DOJ drops charges against 2 men accused of assaulting ICE officers in Minneapolis | CBS News

Homeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts | The New York Times

Noem adviser Lewandowski sought to carry a firearm at DHS, alarming officials | MS NOW

Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show | Reuters

Trump insider Tom Barrack kept in regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein for years, files show | CBS News

In victory for Democrats, Virginia Supreme Court says redistricting vote can go forward | Democracy Docket

Good Trouble
Wednesday, February 24 at 6 PM in Funkstown, MD.  State of Maryland and Washington County residents have an opportunity to voice our outrage at ICE's expansion in our great community.
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