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February 14, 2026

Trump to require voter ID for midterms with or without Congress

In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced that he would require every American to show identification before voting in the midterms. The president even said he would circumvent Congress if he had to.  Trump said he would “shortly” sign an executive order explaining the “legal reasons” for a voter ID law. “This […]

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February 14, 2026

The ‘golden handcuff’: 3% mortgages are now outnumbered by 6% payments

After years of record-low mortgage interest rates, the share of U.S. homeowners with 6% mortgage rates officially surpassed the share with rates of 3% or lower. This is the first time this has happened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  About 21% of American homeowners have a mortgage interest rate of 6% or higher, […]

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February 13, 2026

From TV trope to economic force: The rise of Galentine’s Day

Theora Jaz pulled rose petals, handcrafted rose-and-baby’s-breath bouquets and hung red silk fabric over her walls and tables to set the scene for a very special night. She poured her thoughts, time and effort into a Galentine’s Day party to celebrate the women in her life.  “Galentine’s Day is about admiring and celebrating our female […]

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February 13, 2026

Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Mark Kelly over video; Hegseth vows to appeal

A federal judge on Thursday barred the Pentagon from reducing Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders. The ruling halts disciplinary proceedings initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and prohibits any adverse action against the Arizona Democrat while the case proceeds. U.S. District Judge […]

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February 13, 2026

FBI releases description of suspect and his backpack in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

The FBI has released new identifying details about the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance following a forensic review of doorbell camera footage. Investigators now describe the suspect as a man between 5’9” and 5’10” with an average build who was carrying a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. “We hope this updated description will […]

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February 13, 2026

Amazon cancels Ring-Flock deal amid privacy backlash

Amazon said it has scrapped plans to link its Ring doorbell cameras to the police tech company Flock Safety. The decision comes amid mounting criticism over privacy concerns, just days after Amazon aired a Ring ad during the Super Bowl, which renewed scrutiny. The proposed partnership, announced in October, would have introduced a feature called “community requests” that would […]

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February 13, 2026

Millions of homeowners could see property taxes drop, if not disappear

Property taxes aren’t popular. Conservatives describe them as “renting your home from the government,” while progressives criticize them as one of America’s most regressive forms of taxation.  At least eight states will give lawmakers or voters the chance to greatly reduce their state’s property taxes, if not abolish them entirely, this year. It’s a populist […]

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February 13, 2026

Gloves, backpack highlight Guthrie search; DHS nears midnight deadline

The FBI has released new details about the suspect seen in the doorbell video related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, including his height and the specific backpack he was carrying. Plus, funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires at midnight. Senators remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement, with no deal yet in place. And […]

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February 13, 2026

Florida becomes third state to offer English-only driving assessments

A new change in Florida has people in the state — and across the nation — split about whether drivers need to understand English before getting behind the wheel. One advocate said the change is harmful to immigrants and citizens on various paths of proficiency.  All driver’s license exams in Florida, including commercial ones, are […]