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Censorship 1 of 19

Tennessee becomes the fourth state advancing a ban on the term "West Bank" in official documents, requiring "Judea and Samaria," a term used only by the Israeli government.

Source: WZTV Nashville

March 6, 2026

Economy 2 of 19

CBP tells judge it cannot comply with order to begin $166 billion in illegal tariff refunds to 330,000 importers, asks for 45 days to build a system.

53 million entries, no refund process exists

Source: Politico

March 6, 2026

Military 3 of 19

U.S. military attacks a drug-trafficking facility inside Ecuador in first ground operation since greenlighting joint combat against "narco-terrorist" organizations this week.

150 killed in 44 regional attacks

Source: The Hill

March 6, 2026

Fighting Back 4 of 19

Federal judge orders Portland ICE officers to stop using tear gas after chemicals from their facility seeped into a nearby apartment building housing seniors, veterans, and disabled tenants.

DHS posted gassing footage as propaganda

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

March 6, 2026

Health 5 of 19

Legionella bacteria detected in Baltimore federal building that houses ICE holding rooms and a child care facility, with treatment failing to eliminate contamination.

https://go.govbrief.today/legionella-baltimore

Source: The Baltimore Banner

March 6, 2026

Environment 6 of 19

Trump's regulatory czar Jeffrey Clark leaves the White House 22 days after finalizing the repeal of the government's legal authority to fight climate change.

Pardoned for 2020 role in election crimes

Source: The New York Times [gift link]

March 6, 2026

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