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Rep. Ilhan Omar speaking at a town hall
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Democrats Talk Dismantling the DHS

Rep. Ilhan Omar told a town hall that talk of abolishing ICE has grown into talk of dismantling the Department of Homeland Security. That is a big policy shift with many practical questions most headlines skip.
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Court Stops California Mask Ban For ICE

A federal appeals court has blocked California’s law that banned federal agents from covering their faces and required badge display. The DOJ won a wider stay while the case moves to argument.
Large banner of President Trump and 'Make America Safe Again' on DOJ building
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Trump Portrait Towers Over DOJ in Bold Move

Large banners showing President Trump and the slogan "Make America Safe Again" were displayed on the Department of Justice building. The DOJ says the signs mark the 250th anniversary and celebrate policy achievements. Critics call it political theater. Here is what we know and why it matters.
Construction cranes at an urban infrastructure site in Venezuela
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Venezuelan Investors Eye $1 Billion Recovery Fund

Business leaders, led by Adriana Cisneros, are organizing a private fund to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure, energy grid, telecoms, and logistics. They hope to raise $1 billion, with a chance to reach $2 billion if investor interest holds up against political and legal risks.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr speaking at a podium
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FCC Chair Slams Colbert and Talarico Hoax

A planned Late Show interview moved to YouTube after CBS lawyers warned about the FCC equal-time rule. FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the episode became a manufactured fundraising stunt and blasted media coverage.
Humanoid robots performing kung fu on a stage during a televised gala
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China’s Kung Fu Robots Are Backflipping Fast

State TV showed humanoid robots doing kung fu, parkour and backflips during the Lunar New Year gala. The display is both a tech demo and a big piece of PR. Progress is real. So are questions about intent, scale and oversight.