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Texas Democrat flips Trump-won Senate seat as ICE protests erupt, Russia strike kills 12, and USS Nimitz retirement price tag soars
Democrat Taylor Rehmet Wins Texas State Senate Seat in District Trump Carried by 17 Points
In a Texas stunner, Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Republican-held state Senate district that Donald Trump won by 17 points. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called the result a “wake-up call for Republicans across Texas,” even as the GOP still holds every statewide office.
Assessing the City’s Snow Removal Effort
leads into a Sunday discussion hosted by Brian Taff and a panel covering the possibility of federal ICE agents coming to Philadelphia, Senator John Fetterman’s position on DHS funding, and Governor Josh Shapiro’s potential presidential ambitions as he launches a new book.
Retiring the Nuclear Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Could Take Three Years and Cost Hundreds of Millions
After more than 50 years of service, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has returned from its final cruise and is heading toward decommissioning. The retirement process is expected to take around three years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars, driven by the complex work of defueling its reactors, removing hazardous materials, and stripping the ship.
Russian strike near a bus in Ukraine kills twelve, official says
A Russian strike near a bus in Ukraine on Sunday killed 12 people and injured seven others, according to preliminary information from an official.
Blanche alleges Don Lemon helped plan Minneapolis church protest
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that journalist Don Lemon was involved in planning a protest at a Minneapolis-area church. The allegation, based on an unsealed grand jury indictment, comes days after Lemon was arrested and charged with conspiracy and interfering with a place of worship.
Federal agents use tear gas on ‘ICE Out’ protesters in Oregon, including children
Federal agents deployed tear gas against ‘ICE Out’ protesters in Oregon, affecting children as well as adults. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson condemned the move and urged the agents to reflect on why children were exposed to the gas.
Five-year-old boy and his father return to Minnesota after release from ICE custody, lawmaker says
A Texas lawmaker said a five-year-old boy and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released from ICE custody. Photos showing the child in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack surrounded by immigration officers sparked outrage amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Todd Blanche Says Detained Minnesota Boy and Father Have Not Applied for Asylum
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that a 5-year-old boy detained in Minnesota with his father has not applied for asylum, disputing their attorney’s claim that they have legal residency in the United States. Blanche said there is a significant disagreement over whether the pair has a pending asylum case.
Thomas Jefferson Quote of the Day: A Little Rebellion Can Be Healthy
Thomas Jefferson’s famous line about “a little rebellion now and then” comes from a January 30, 1787 letter to James Madison written in Paris. He argues that occasional unrest can help prevent government overreach and recommends mild punishment so legitimate grievances aren’t crushed. The quote is framed alongside Jefferson’s broader historical legacy, including his role in writing the Declaration of Independence.
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