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8:45 PM ET, February 26, 2026

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Isaac Arnsdorf / Washington Post:
Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency  —  Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.  —  Pro-Trump activists who say they are in coordination …
Kate Santaliz / Axios:
Leaked photo briefly derails Hillary Clinton deposition … - Johnson posted the image of the closed-door proceeding on X, writing that Boebert shared the photo with him.  — Hillary Clinton is testifying before the panel as part of the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
In Tense Deposition, Hillary Clinton Denies Knowing Epstein or His Crimes  —  After resisting testifying for months, the former secretary of state entered the session defiant, and grew irate after a Republican posted photographs from inside the room.  —  Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton …
Politico:
'You'll have to ask my husband:' House Republicans say Hillary Clinton punted questions on Epstein … “I don't know how many times I had to say I did not know Jeffrey Epstein.  I never went to his island, I never went to his homes, I never went to his offices,” she told reporters after the deposition.
NBC News:
Hillary Clinton set for deposition with House Oversight Committee in Jeffrey Epstein probe
Hailey Fuchs / Politico:
Republicans not ruling out a subpoena for Lutnick in Epstein investigation
Associated Press:
Live updates: Hillary Clinton testifies as part of House investigation into Epstein
Politico:
Democrats demand fast turnaround of unedited transcript of Hillary Clinton's deposition
Discussion: Raw Story and TMZ.com
Emily Brooks / The Hill:
Democrats fume after Boebert leaks deposition photo of Hillary Clinton: ‘Clown show’
Washington Post:
Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP ‘political theater’
Discussion: HotAir and New York Times
Sharon Otterman / New York Times:
ICE Agents Arrest Student Inside Columbia Building, School Says  —  Federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access, according to the university.  Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had told him the student would “be released imminently.”
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New York Times:
Mamdani and Trump Discuss Housing at ‘Productive’ Meeting in Washington  —  After the unannounced meeting at the White House, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had also promised to release a Columbia student detained by ICE.  —  Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City made an unannounced trip …
Prem Thakker / Zeteo:
BREAKING: Columbia Student Arrested by DHS Released After Trump-Mamdani Meeting
Jacob Wendler / Politico:
DOJ sues 5 more states for access to voter rolls … Trump has repeatedly threatened to “nationalize” elections in recent weeks, alarming election officials across the political spectrum.  —  While access to election information varies by jurisdiction, states generally release redacted versions …
Discussion: Scripps News
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Chris Cameron / New York Times:
Justice Department Sues 5 States, Most Republican-Led, for Voter Data
Anthropic:
Statement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of War  —  I believe deeply in the existential importance of using AI to defend the United States and other democracies, and to defeat our autocratic adversaries.  —  Anthropic has therefore worked proactively to deploy …
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Axios:
Anthropic says Pentagon's “final offer” is unacceptable
Reuters:
Exclusive: US aims to bring in 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees, document says  —  The U.S. aims to process 4,500 refugee applications from white South Africans per month, far above President Donald Trump's stated refugee program cap, and is installing trailers on embassy property …
Discussion: Raw Story
Sophie Brams / NewsNation:
Former Trump surgeon general: Considering Casey Means is ‘incomprehensible’  —  Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams is again raising doubts about President Trump's surgeon general nominee Casey Means, arguing she lacks the qualifications needed for the role.
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Simon J. Levien / Politico:
Trump's surgeon general pick, Casey Means, still lacks votes for confirmation
Discussion: Washington Post
Matthew Kelly / Kansas City Star:
Kansas informs trans residents their driver's licenses become invalid on Thursday … Transgender Kansans are being informed on the eve of a new state law going into effect that their driver's licenses will be considered invalid as of Thursday.  —  “Please note that the Legislature …
Matt Gertz / Media Matters for America:
With Paramount set to take over WBD, Trump just steered a major news outlet into the hands of a crony  —  Another major media conglomerate teeters on the precipice of being absorbed by a deep-pocketed ally of President Donald Trump and his administration.  —  At the end of last week …
ProPublica:
Seized Art, Eavesdropping Guards: Parents Describe a Clampdown at Dilley Detention Center as Kids Shared Their Stories  —  When guards appeared earlier this month outside the room Christian Hinojosa shared with her son and other women and children at the immigrant detention center in Dilley, Texas, she guessed what they might be after.
Discussion: ICE
Wall Street Journal:
Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers  —  More citizens are replanting overseas, drawn by a quality of life made easily affordable by the U.S.'s enviable salaries.  “I wasn't expecting to be surrounded by this many Americans.”  —  In its 250th year, is America, land of immigration, becoming a country of emigration?
McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
The First Couple of a Dysfunctional DHS  —  On a winter night last year, shortly after Donald Trump was sworn into office, senior officials at the Department of Homeland Security assembled discreetly at a private home in Washington, D.C., to discuss what they saw as a gathering crisis inside the agency …
Discussion: Raw Story
Bob Van Voris / Bloomberg:
Maduro Seeks to Toss US Charges Over Blocked Fees to Lawyer  —  Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro asked a federal judge to dismiss drug-trafficking charges against him, claiming the US is blocking funds for his legal defense from the Venezuelan government.
Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
Trans inmate's lawyers claim “egregious retaliation” in violation of court order  —  An alarming emergency motion filed on Wednesday night alleged “flagrant violations” by the Trump administration of a federal court order that it not retaliate against witnesses who are providing information …
Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
Vance: ‘No chance’ U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East  —  In an interview with The Washington Post, Vance says he remains a “skeptic of foreign military interventions.”  —  ABOARD AIR FORCE TWO — Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that while military strikes …
Perry Stein / Washington Post:
DOJ reviewing if Epstein files with Trump allegations were wrongly withheld  —  Three summaries of interviews the FBI conducted in 2019 with a woman who had accused Trump of sexual assault are missing from the files, it has been reported.  —  The Justice Department said Thursday …
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Judge again refuses to block Trump's White House ballroom project … “Based on the claims presently before the Court, I agree with Defendants ... and conclude that I lack authority to reach the merits of the National Trust's claims,” wrote Leon, who also denied a temporary restraining order against the project in December.
Wall Street Journal:
In Iran Talks, U.S. Brings Tough Demands, Growing Military Presence  —  Talks wrap up with no deal yet and Washington and Tehran far apart on key issues  —  GENEVA—The latest round of talks over Iran's nuclear program wrapped up Thursday without a deal and both sides still far apart on key issues …
Jacob Shamsian / Business Insider:
4Chan knew about Jeffrey Epstein's death 38 minutes before the rest of the world.  The FBI tried to figure out how.  —  Follow Jacob Shamsian … - A 4Chan user posted about Jeffrey Epstein's death before anyone else.  — The Epstein Files show how the FBI tried to identify who the person was.
Discussion: Raw Story
Dmitri Bolt / Townhall:
This CA City Might Elect the First of Its Kind, a Registered Sex Offender  —  In a new low for the state of California, a registered child sex offender, Rene Campos, has announced his candidacy for the Fresno City Council.  If elected, he would become the first convicted sex offender elected to office in the Golden State.
Ben Johansen / Politico:
U.S.-funded international broadcaster sends new round of resignation offers to employees … The agency gave employees a March 9 deadline to accept the package, just before Lamberth's expected ruling.  The notice comes two weeks after Congress approved funding for VOA that amounts to four times the amount that Lake asked.
Greg Wyshynski / ESPN:
Brady Tkachuk miffed over White House AI-doctored video  —  Brady Tkachuk, the Ottawa Senators captain and a Team USA gold medalist, said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
 
 
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Neil Munro / Breitbart:
Kristi Noem: Deep State Officials Bugged My Phone, Computer
Jordain Carney / Politico:
Bernie Moreno eyes possible run for NRSC chair
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Semafor
Emma Roth / The Verge:
Democrats to introduce bill aimed at resurrecting IRS Direct File
Joseph Cox / 404 Media:
The Government Just Made it Harder to See What Spy Tech it Buys
Daniella Silva / NBC News:
‘Nearly blind’ refugee found dead after being released by Border Patrol in New York
Emily Goodin / New York Post:
4 people on Florida boat killed by Cuban forces after entering its waters: officials
 Earlier Items: 
Cy Neff / The Guardian:
Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers
Kris Maher / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Power-Plant Pollution Rose Sharply in 2025
Discussion: The Hill
Anthony L. Fisher / MS NOW:
What FCC Chair Brendan Carr's call for ‘pro-America’ content is really about
Discussion: Techdirt
Chris Stein / The Guardian:
Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs
Politico:
Trump's next tariff fight: Keeping the money
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns & Money
Alan Elrod / Liberal Currents:
Trump's State of the Union Reminds Us the Republican Party Is Truly Lost
Discussion: Cartoons Hate Her
Reed Abelson / New York Times:
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Riddhi Setty / Columbia Journalism Review:
The Cleveland Plain Dealer says adding an “AI rewrite specialist” has saved reporters enough time for an extra day to report while producing as many stories

Kerry Flynn / Axios:
The Athletic hires six former Washington Post sports reporters, including Candace Buckner, after the Post dismantled its sports section earlier in February

Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Starz reports Q4 revenue fell to $322.8M vs. $344.5M a year ago, net loss narrowed to $20.7M vs. $31.8M a year ago, and US streaming subs hit 12.7M, up 370K QoQ

 
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