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Feb 13, 2026 The Department of Justice forced out the head of its antitrust division after disputes over merger scrutiny Corroborated Economic Structure
Removing a top antitrust official signaled weaker resistance to concentration and suggested political pressure on market oversight.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- DOJ Antitrust Division head Abigail Slater forced out — Abigail Slater, head of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, has been forced out following tensions with senior administration figures over her efforts to scrutinize and potentially block major corporate
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 13, 2026 The FDA refused to consider Moderna’s mRNA flu-shot application Corroborated Power and Authority
The refusal affected public-health governance by narrowing a pathway for vaccine review and raising concerns about politicized decision-making in federal health power.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
PBS · NPR · CNN · CNBC · New York Post · The Washington Times · National Review · The Dispatch
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- FDA refuses to consider Moderna's flu shot application — The U.S.
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 13, 2026 The EPA reduced enforcement of major environmental laws against polluters Corroborated Power and Authority
A sharp drop in enforcement weakened deterrence and showed executive discretion being used to ease accountability for regulated industries.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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- EPA Enforcement of Environmental Laws Declines Under Trump Administration — An analysis of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) records from January 2025 to January 2026 reveals a significant decline in the enforcement of environmental laws against major polluters under the Trump
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 12, 2026 Judge Saris postponed the termination of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The order temporarily protected a vulnerable immigrant group from losing lawful status while legal review continued.
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- African Communities Together v. Noem (D. Mass.) 1:25-cv-13939 — Judge Saris granted Plaintiffs' motion to postpone the government's policy terminating Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan under 5 U.S.C. § 705. — Judge Saris granted Plaintiffs' motion to postpone the government's policy terminating Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan under 5 U.S.C.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 12, 2026 The Trump administration announced a drawdown ending the Minnesota immigration surge Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The retreat reduced immediate enforcement pressure after protests and litigation, showing that public resistance and court action could still constrain federal operations.
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- ICE Surge in Minnesota Suburbs Announced to End — Tom Homan, the "border czar" under the Trump administration, announced that the federal surge of ICE agents in Minnesota would be ending, with a drawdown of agents over the course of the following weeks.
- Trump administration announces end of immigration crackdown in Minnesota — The Trump administration, through border czar Tom Homan, announced the conclusion of an immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which had resulted in the deaths of two US citizens and widespread protests.
- Trump Withdraws Federal Forces from Minnesota — Former President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of ICE and Border Patrol personnel from Minnesota, ending "Operation Metro Surge." This decision follows significant local resistance and documentation of abuses
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 12, 2026 ICE Director Todd Lyons acknowledged that ICE officers lied under oath in a case against two men and the Justice Department moved to dismiss the charges Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The admission exposed serious integrity failures in immigration enforcement and showed how false official testimony can threaten due process.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- DOJ Files Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Innocent Men — The Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss charges against two men falsely accused of attacking an ICE officer.
- ICE Officers Lied Under Oath in Investigation — ICE Director Todd Lyons admitted that ICE officers lied under oath during an investigation that led to criminal charges against two innocent men.
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 12, 2026 The House of Representatives voted to rescind tariffs on Canada imposed under a national emergency Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The vote was a legislative check on presidential use of emergency powers to drive trade policy without normal congressional control.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- US House votes to rescind Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada — The US House of Representatives voted 219 to 211 to rescind tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of the president's trade policy.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 12, 2026 The Department of Justice was accused of improperly redacting perpetrators’ names while exposing victims’ names in Epstein files Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The redaction choices raised concerns that information control was protecting powerful people while mishandling the privacy of victims.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
BBC · NPR · CNN · PBS · New York Post
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- DOJ Refuses to Release Epstein Files to Congress — The Department of Justice (DOJ) did not comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which required the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- DOJ's Improper Redaction of Epstein Files — The Department of Justice has been criticized for improperly redacting the names of perpetrators while releasing the names of victims in the Epstein files, in violation of legal standards.
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 12, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Department of Homeland Security would shut down without new funding Corroborated Power and Authority
The looming shutdown showed how executive operations in a major security department were exposed to brinkmanship over immigration power and funding.
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- DHS Faces Shutdown Due to Lack of Funding — The Department of Homeland Security is set to shut down at midnight due to a lack of funding.
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 11, 2026 A federal judge dismissed charges against Los Angeles protester Jonathon Redondo-Rosales Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The dismissal checked prosecutorial overreach and affirmed that weak or distorted evidence cannot be used to punish protest activity.
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- Judge dismisses charges against LA protester Jonathon Redondo-Rosales — A federal judge dismissed charges against Jonathon Redondo-Rosales, a Los Angeles protester accused of assaulting an officer with a cloth hat.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 11, 2026 A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly’s military rank, pay, or pension over his speech Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling protected political speech from executive retaliation and reinforced that military status cannot be used to punish lawful dissent.
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- Judge Blocks Disciplinary Proceedings Against Sen. Mark Kelly — Judge Richard Leon issued an order blocking disciplinary proceedings against Senator Mark Kelly, who faced potential reduction in retirement rank and pay for voicing opinions on military actions.
- US judge blocks Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly’s military rank and pension — A US judge, Richard Leon, issued a preliminary ruling blocking the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly's retired military rank and pension.
- Kelly v. Hegseth (D.D.C.) 1:26-cv-00081 — Judge Leon granted Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining the administration from censuring Senator Mark Kelly or initiating proceedings to… — Judge Leon granted Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining the administration from censuring Senator Mark Kelly or initiating proceedings to reduce his retirement rank and pay, finding that such
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 11, 2026 The House and Senate Judiciary Committees received access to unredacted Epstein files at the Justice Department Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The access modestly strengthened legislative oversight by giving lawmakers a direct review path after disputes over redactions and disclosure.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Access Granted to Unredacted Epstein Files for Congress — Members of Congress on the House and Senate Judiciary Committees were granted access to unredacted versions of the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 11, 2026 Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin and other House members demanded investigations into the Justice Department’s tracking of lawmakers’ Epstein-file searches Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The pushback defended legislative independence after evidence that the executive branch monitored congressional review activity inside a controlled records system.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Jayapal Organizes Congressional Letter on DOJ Surveillance — In response to the DOJ's monitoring of congressional searches of Epstein files, Rep.
- Raskin Requests DOJ Inspector General Investigation — Following the revelation that the DOJ tracked congressional searches of Epstein files, Rep.
- House members call for inquiry into DoJ's tracking of Epstein files research — Members of the U.S.
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Feb 11, 2026 Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein files in contentious House hearings Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Her testimony became a test of executive accountability to Congress over disclosure, victim protection, and possible shielding of politically connected figures.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Pam Bondi Defends DOJ's Handling of Epstein Files in House Hearing — During a House judiciary committee hearing, U.S.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee — Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee, where she was questioned about the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- House Judiciary Committee Hearing on AG Pam Bondi — Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee, where her testimony was criticized for being unprofessional and allegedly misleading.
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 11, 2026 The House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act imposing proof-of-citizenship and other new voting rules Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The bill advanced a national voting restriction framework that critics said would burden eligible voters and shift election access through federal law.
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- House Passes Restrictive Election Bill — The Republican-controlled House passed the SAVE America Act, which imposes strict voter ID requirements and mandates frequent voter roll purges.
- House passes Save America Act, Trump-backed bill to impose new voting rules — The U.S.
- House Passes GOP's 'SAVE America Act' — The House of Representatives passed the GOP's 'SAVE America Act,' which mandates the use of a federal tool that has been misidentifying citizens as noncitizens.
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Feb 11, 2026 The National Governors Association canceled its bipartisan meeting with President Trump after two Democratic governors were disinvited Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The cancellation showed strain in routine intergovernmental cooperation and signaled how executive exclusion can disrupt bipartisan institutional forums.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- National Governors Association Cancels Meeting with President — The National Governors Association canceled its annual bipartisan meeting with President Trump after he disinvited two Democratic governors.
- Oklahoma Governor Cancels Trip Over Trump's Exclusion of Democrats — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has canceled a bipartisan Governors Association trip to Washington, D.C., after Trump refused to recognize Democratic governors as part of the event.
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Week 56 – 2026-02-07–2026-02-13
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Feb 11, 2026 Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins repeated disputed claims about the killing of Alex Pretti during a congressional hearing Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The hearing tested whether cabinet officials would correct false narratives under oversight or use hearings to reinforce executive messaging.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
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- Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins Repeats False Claims About Alex Pretti’s Killing — During a congressional hearing, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins was criticized by Democratic lawmakers for repeating false claims from the Trump administration regarding the killing of Alex Pretti, a VA nurse
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Feb 11, 2026 The FCC and CDC announced appointments and nomination solicitations for advisory and review bodies Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
These personnel actions reflected routine institutional staffing that shapes how agencies review performance and receive expert advice.
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- CDC Solicits Nominations for Tuberculosis Advisory Council — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis (ACET).
- Appointment to SES Performance Review Board — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the appointment of Daniel Daly to the Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board.
- EPA Seeks Nominations for National Environmental Education Advisory Council — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice requesting nominations for candidates to join the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC).
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Feb 11, 2026 The White House deleted Vice President JD Vance’s post referring to the Armenian genocide Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The deletion showed official messaging being revised under political pressure in a way that affected public memory and historical recognition.
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- White House Deletes JD Vance's Social Media Post on Armenian Genocide — The White House deleted a social media post by Vice President JD Vance that referred to the Armenian genocide, marking the first time the Trump administration used the term to describe the historical massacres.
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Feb 11, 2026 President Trump pardoned January 6 defendant Andrew Paul Johnson Corroborated Power and Authority
The pardon used clemency power to reduce accountability for an attack tied to the disruption of democratic transfer of power.
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- Trump pardons Capitol attacker Andrew Paul Johnson — Andrew Paul Johnson, who participated in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, was pardoned by former President Donald Trump.
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Feb 11, 2026 President Trump issued an executive order directing the military to buy coal-generated power and support coal plants Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used executive and military purchasing power to favor a politically aligned industry and bypass normal policy tradeoffs on energy and public welfare.
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- Executive Order on Strengthening U.S. National Defense with Clean Coal — On February 11, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Strengthening United States National Defense With America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet." The order mandates the Department
- Trump signs executive order for military to buy coal power — President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S.
- Trump Signs Executive Order to Support Coal Industry — President Donald J.
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Feb 10, 2026 The FBI raided the Fulton County election office and seized hundreds of boxes of election materials Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The raid raised concerns that law enforcement was being used to revisit debunked election claims and pressure local election administration.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- FBI raid on Fulton County election office based on debunked claims — On January 28, 2026, the FBI raided the Fulton County election office in Georgia, seizing nearly 700 boxes of election materials.
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Feb 10, 2026 A grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging troops to reject illegal orders Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The refusal blocked an attempt to criminalize political speech and preserved a boundary between dissent and prosecution.
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- Grand Jury Rejects Indictment of Democratic Lawmakers — A grand jury unanimously rejected the Trump administration's attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers for a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders.
- Grand jury declines to indict Democrats over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders — A Washington DC grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers, including Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, who participated in a video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
- Grand jury declines to indict six Democratic lawmakers — A grand jury in Washington DC declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, over a video urging military members to resist unlawful orders.
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Feb 10, 2026 The ACLU and affected families filed civil-rights suits over an Idaho immigration raid at a horse-racing venue Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The lawsuits challenged mass detention and alleged discriminatory enforcement, using courts to contest broad immigration sweeps against Latino communities.
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- Rodriguez v. Porter (D. Idaho) 1:26-cv-00075 — Case filed — Case filed On Oct.
- ACLU Files Lawsuit Over ICE Raid — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a federal civil rights lawsuit following a federal raid at a horse racing venue in Wilder, Idaho, which resulted in the detention of 105 undocumented immigrants and
- — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a federal civil rights lawsuit following an ICE raid at a horse racing venue in Idaho, which resulted in the detention of 105 undocumented immigrants and temporary
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Feb 10, 2026 Congressman Thomas Massie and Congressman Ro Khanna pressed the Justice Department to disclose previously redacted names in Epstein files Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The intervention showed Congress using oversight to challenge executive secrecy in a case involving elite abuse and public trust.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
NBC News · BBC · CNN · The Washington Times · New York Post
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- Congressmen Force DOJ to Disclose Names in Epstein Files — Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Congressman Thomas Massie compelled the Department of Justice to reveal the names of six wealthy men, previously redacted, who are "likely incriminated" in the Jeffrey
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