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"No One Is Safe Under Donald Trump": Rep. Delia Ramirez on DHS, Birthright Citizenship, Cuba & More
Congress member Delia Ramirez condemns the appointment of Mark Wayne Mullen as DHS Secretary, framing him as a dangerous Trump loyalist whose policies threaten civil liberties, birthright citizenship, and international relations, urging the dismantling of DHS.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 18, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US military strikes in Latin America, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, and political turmoil in Peru, while domestic US news highlights controversial immigration policies and media censorship concerns.
From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: “Copaganda” Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime & Policing
Alec Karakatsanis exposes how police and media manipulate public perception of crime and immigration, turning outrage into increased power for repressive institutions.
ICE Arresting U.S. Citizens, Using Banned Chokeholds: Explosive ProPublica Report
A ProPublica investigation reveals ICE agents routinely use banned chokeholds and other dangerous restraints, including kneeling on necks, and have detained over 170 U.S. citizens, often while they were documenting operations.
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