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Environment
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Energy Secretary Wright threatens to withdraw the U.S. from the International Energy Agency unless it stops producing renewable energy scenarios and drops its net-zero work.
Called agency's climate work "leftist fantasies"
Source: Politico
February 17, 2026
Epstein Sex Crime Network
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Poll finds 53% of Americans believe Trump is trying to cover up Epstein's crimes, with only 24% approving of his handling of the investigation.
Half believe Trump personally involved
Source: The Hill
February 17, 2026
Military
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Noem diverted over 750 Coast Guard flights from regular missions to deportation runs, using her authority over the only military branch that reports to DHS.
Rumored boyfriend tried to fire USCG pilot
Source: NBC News
February 17, 2026
Economy
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New law requires IRS to tell taxpayers the specific line where math errors occurred on their returns instead of sending vague correction notices.
9.4 error notices sent in 2022
Source: KARE Minneapolis
February 17, 2026
Fighting Back
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Governor Moore signs law banning Maryland police from participating in ICE's 287(g) program after finding the majority of those arrested by ICE in the state were never convicted of a crime.
9 counties previously had ICE agreements
Source: WUSA Washington
February 17, 2026
Criminal Justice
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U.S. indicts captain of seized shadow tanker on charges of flying a false flag and disobeying Coast Guard orders during a weeks-long pursuit through the Caribbean and Atlantic.
5 crew members will testify against him
Source: The Maritime Executive
February 17, 2026