Friday, February 13th, 2026

Today, Judge Leon blocks Pete Hegseth’s effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly for his illegal orders video; the House Republicans pass the SAVE act with one Democratic vote to help them; Senate Democrats block DHS funding which will likely result in a shutdown of the agency; Trump lifts greenhouse policy underpinning key climate rules; the feds are still refusing to cooperate with Minnesota investigations into the murders of Alex Pretti and Renée Good; Judge Boasberg orders the return of Venezuelans illegally removed to CECOT prison last march; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Federal court blocks Hegseth effort to punish Democratic senator | POLITICO

House GOP passes sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions, sends measure to Senate | Democracy Docket

Minnesota AG: Feds still not cooperating on Pretti and Good investigations | POLITICO

Trump Repeals Key Greenhouse Gas Finding, Erasing EPA’s Power to Fight Climate Change | The New York Times

Judge orders return of Venezuelans formerly detained in El Salvador if they choose to come back | NBC News

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