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The Guardian - US · Feb 10

Texas Democratic Senate primary shows how identity politics could haunt Democrats in 2028

Republicans are watching this Texas race closely.

Axios · Feb 10

Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention

The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 10

‘It’s absolutely disgusting’: Lauren Boebert views unredacted Epstein files, knows who was talking about trafficked underage girls

Slams notion of Ghislaine Maxwell clemency deal.

We Got This Covered · Feb 10

Trump threatens to stop launch of US-Canada bridge; demands halt until 'compensation' talks

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, marking a fresh escalation in his criticism of the neighbouring country, which he has previously suggested should become the 51st US state.

The Times of India · Feb 10

'Prepared to speak honestly if ...': Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions; sets condition for Trump

Ghislaine Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence, invoked her Fifth Amendment right before the House Oversight Committee, declining to answer questions. Her lawyer stated she would testify about President Trump and Clinton's innocence if granted clemency, citing a pending habeas petition and claims of an unfair trial.

The Times of India · Feb 10

Federal judge blocks California from enforcing ICE mask ban

Judge rules that law discriminates against federal government because it does not apply to state authorities

The Guardian - US · Feb 10

Investors impatient to recover $140M from alleged Georgia Ponzi scheme

Seven months after an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme collapsed, investors are impatient to recover their money

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Judge blocks California law banning federal agents from wearing masks

California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Epstein file review yields 6 new "likely incriminated" men, lawmakers say

Rep. Thomas Massie told reporters that one of the men is "pretty high up" in a foreign government.

Axios · Feb 9