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Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth and Defense Dept. over attempt to demote him and cut retirement pay for video telling service members they can refuse unlawful orders.
25 year military career
Source: UPI
January 12, 2026
EPA says it will stop calculating health costs of pollution when setting regulations, a change legal experts say violates Supreme Court precedent and "will not survive court challenge."
"Effectively assigns zero benefit to lives"
Source: The Washington Post
January 12, 2026
Trump announces 25% tariff on "any country doing business with Iran" via Truth Social, effective immediately, as Supreme Court weighs legality of his tariff powers.
Trump: "This Order is final and conclusive"
Source: CNBC
January 12, 2026
ICE detained NYC Council data analyst at routine immigration appointment; city says he had authorization until October, DHS says he overstayed 2017 visa.
Used one phone call to contact HR
Source: WABC New York
January 12, 2026
New Jersey Legislature passes three bills restricting local police cooperation with ICE, sends them to Murphy's desk eight days before he leaves office.
Passed Assembly 46-26, Senate 23-13
Source: The New Jersey Monitor
January 12, 2026
Study of 5,000 pages of FDA documents found abortion pill decisions followed scientists' evidence-based recommendations, undercutting Kennedy's rationale for new safety review.
99.9% patients without adverse effects
Source: The New York Times [gift link]
January 12, 2026
