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Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Work Environment
Prosecutors allege no one was disciplined after the university received hundreds of complaints about anti-Semitism.
DOJ Sues New Jersey for Limiting Immigration Enforcement on State Property
The lawsuit alleges New Jersey violated the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
Supreme Court Rules 5–4 That USPS Can’t Be Sued for Employees’ Intentionally Not Delivering Mail
A federal appeals court previously held non-delivery lawsuits against the USPS were not barred by federal law.
Spirit Airlines Reaches New Deal, Expects to Emerge From Bankruptcy as Early as Spring
The airline reached an agreement in principle on a restructuring deal with its debtor-in-possession lenders and secured noteholders.
Pennsylvania Man Arrested in California Motel With Girl He Allegedly Groomed Online
The girl, 13, was rescued at a motel north of Los Angeles after her mother alerted authorities. The suspect is allegedly linked to a violent extremist ideology.
US Military Boards 3rd Sanctioned Oil Tanker on the Indian Ocean, Pentagon Announces
Officials said the tanker was tracked from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean.
Ex-Google Engineers Charged With Stealing Phone Processor Secrets to Send to Iran
The recent immigrants from Iran face up to 150 years in prison if convicted of 14 criminal charges.
California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants
The funding is in addition to the $125 million set aside for immigration-related legal services, the governor’s office said in a statement.
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Claims Open in $11 Million Hospital Data Breach Settlement
Individuals who received notice from Norton Healthcare about a 2023 data breach may claim up to $2,500 as compensation.
Blue Owl Capital Revives Fears of a Brewing Credit Crisis—What to Know
Shares of Blue Owl Capital fell by more than 10 percent over five days, while other private equity firms also reported declines.
Trump Admin Ramps Up Efforts to Uncover Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Universities and colleges received more than $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts last year.
Travel Group Calls on DHS to Resume Global Entry Program
The airport security pre-approval system for incoming travelers was suspended in the midst of a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
School District Sues Microsoft, Roblox Over Harm Caused by Video Games
The companies incorporate psychological techniques into their game designs to make them addictive to youth, the lawsuit alleges.
Maryland Sues to Stop DHS From Converting Empty Warehouse Into ICE Facility
The plan involves converting a vacant 54-acre commercial warehouse into a facility that can hold up to 1,500 individuals.
Early Tax Refunds Are Showing a 14 Percent Increase, IRS Says
The average amount increased from $2,169 last year to $2,476 as of Feb. 13, 2026, the agency says, with more returns expected to increase the final figure.
What to Know About Trump’s 1st State of the Union Address of His 2nd Term
The president has invited the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey teams to attend the event.
What the FBI Is Investigating in Criminal Probe of 2020 Election
The agency is probing issues that plagued Fulton County’s election, including unsigned tabulator tapes, identical ballot images, and deleted digital records.
Beijing Uses Fake Western News Sites to Attack Falun Gong, Report Finds
The fake news sites were created between 2020 and 2025 by various Chinese PR and marketing companies, according to a report by Graphika.
DHS Suspends Global Entry Program as Government Shutdown Continues
The same day, the Transportation Security Administration announced that the PreCheck program would remain operational.
US Military Amasses Strike Capabilities Near Iran—What to Know
President Donald Trump began ordering additional U.S. forces to the Middle East in January after telling Iranian protesters ‘help is on its way.’
PacifiCorp to Pay $575 Million, Settle Wildfire Damage Claims
The company’s electrical lines are alleged to have been responsible for widespread wildfires in two U.S. states.
