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Voting Rights 1 of 28

FBI invited state election officials to a February call about 2026 midterm preparations, prompting Colorado's secretary of state to say she is "deeply skeptical" after Trump's push to nationalize elections.

DOJ suing 12+ states over voter rolls

Source: Axios

February 6, 2026

Fighting Back 2 of 28

Federal judge declares Texas anti-ESG law unconstitutional, ruling that its definition of "boycotting" fossil fuel companies was too broad and violated First Amendment protections.

State divested billions from 300+ companies

Source: The Texas Tribune

February 6, 2026

Courts 3 of 28

Sen. Blackburn demands Chief Justice Roberts investigate Justice Jackson's impartiality for attending the Grammys, where artists wore "ICE out" pins and criticized immigration enforcement.

Jackson nominated for Grammy

Source: The Hill

February 6, 2026

Propaganda 4 of 28

Trump claims Schumer suggested renaming Penn Station after him, which Schumer calls an "absolute lie," as Trump continues pushing to add his name to airports, stadiums, and federal buildings.

$16 billion frozen funding

Source: The Hill

February 6, 2026

Media 5 of 28

Fox News and Fox Business went the entire day without mentioning Trump's racist Obama video until after 6 p.m., then covered it for just over two minutes.

Fox digital buried story under 12+ items

Source: Mediaite

February 6, 2026

Economy 6 of 28

Trump signs executive order quadrupling Argentine beef imports to 100,000 tons while U.S. cattle ranchers call the move a "misguided effort" that undercuts American producers.

Beef hit $6.69/lb, highest in 42 years

Source: CBS News

February 6, 2026

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