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Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Today, the Supreme Court deals a setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work; a Judge says the government may not search devices seized from a Washington Post reporter; a judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s ‘third country’ deportation policy is unlawful; Pete Kegseth is hell bent on trying to punish Mark Kelly; Larry Summers has resigned at Harvard over his connection to the Epstein Files; and Dana reads your Good News while Allison is on vacation.

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Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's punishment over video | AP News

Supreme Court deals setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work | POLITICO

Judge says government may not search devices seized from Post reporter | The Washington Post

Trump administration's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules | AP News

Larry Summers resigning from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties | CBS News

Good Trouble

The foraging habitat for Jackie and Shadow the Big Bear Bald Eagle mated pair is in jeopardy.  This mated pair of bald eagles have the popular livestream of their nest. 

The Friends of Big Bear Valley and other volunteer groups are trying to buy the area from a developer who wants to build luxury housing on the land. Here is the link to the website and more info: 
Save Moon Camp

Eagle Livestream:
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Today, a federal grand jury in D.C. unanimously rejected the attempt to indict six lawmakers who told military and intelligence community members on social media not to obey unlawful orders; Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe; Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing mounting pressure from his own party over affair allegations, Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H have failed; the Justice Department has withheld and removed even more Epstein Files related to Trump; and Dana delivers your Good News. Allison is on vacation.

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U.S. Attorney's Office drops effort to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders, sources say | CBS News

Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe that spanned at least 5 years, heavily redacted document reveals | CBS News

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations | NPR

Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H., won’t move forward, governor says | The Boston Globe

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump | NPR

Good Trouble

Jes Craven Chop Wood, Carry Water  has a script for you to use when you Call Your House Rep: 

“Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.

I know Reps. Khanna and Massie are going to force a House floor vote next week on their Iran war powers resolution. I expect the Congressmember to support it. Do NOT allow Trump to take us to war with Iran”.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Today, the Mexican military had killed a cartel boss in a US backed raid; an ICE whistleblower has come forward to testify before Congress; longevity influencer Peter Attia leaves CBS News amid Epstein Files fallout; a new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers; SJ the Yosemite park ranger who was fired after hanging the transgender flag in the park, is suing the Department of Interior; and Dana delivers your Good News and Allison is on vacation.

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Mexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid | Reuters

ICE whistleblower comes forward to testify before Congress | MS NOW

Peter Attia Leaves CBS News Amid Epstein Files Fallout | The New York Times

A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers | NPR

'I won't sit back': Fired Yosemite National Park ranger sues Interior Department | SFGate

Good Trouble

Consider tanking one of the only thing Trump cares about - His TV Ratings  - here are a few alternatives:

MeidasTouch --> PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION
State of the Union - Oregon Town Hall w/ Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Jeff Merkley

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Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Today, an armed man has been fatally shot at Mar-a-Lago, a Judge scolded Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing their douche glasses at a social media trial; the labor secretary’s husband has been barred from the department after sexual assault reports; DHS admits it’s website showcasing the “worst of the worst” immigrants is full of shit; the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs; and Dana delivers your Good News and Allison is on vacation.

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Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to social media trial | CBS News

Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From Department Premises After Reports of Sexual Assaults | The New York Times

Exclusive: DHS admits its website showcasing the ‘worst of the worst’ immigrants was rife with errors | CNN Politics

Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs | AP News

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Call your Democratic Representatives and Senators to ask them not to attend the State of The Union unless they’re escorting an Epstein survivor.
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Allison speaks with Simon Rosenberg about midterm election security, and how Secretaries of State are running table-top exercises on how to prepare for Trump possibly physically interfering with election infrastructure.

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