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The Kennedy Center Shutdown: A Political Move With Big Ripples

February 11, 2026

A surprise decision by the president to close the Kennedy Center for two years has sent shock waves through Washington and beyond. The announcement, made without warning to staff or artists, caught many by surprise—including the new director who had recently taken over after a high‑profile dismissal

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Tariffs Hit Households Hard, Costs Rising

February 11, 2026

A new study shows that American families will see a sharp rise in their grocery bills due to the tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports from more than 180 countries. The report, released by a nonpartisan research group, estimates that the average U. S. household will pay an extra $1, 000 in 2

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FBI Raid in Georgia Traced to Trump‑Linked Lawyer

February 11, 2026

The FBI seized ballots and voter records in a Fulton County warehouse near Atlanta after a request from a lawyer who once worked with former President Donald Trump. The lawyer, named Kurt Olsen, was appointed by the president to lead an investigation into the 2020 election. He had previously s

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EPA Plans Big Rollback of Climate Rules

February 11, 2026

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to undo a key climate rule that says greenhouse gases harm the planet and people. The move will happen on Thursday, after President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin sign off. They say it will be the biggest reduction of regulations in U. S. history and w

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Agent’s “Aggressive” Order Sparks New Lawsuit Over Shooting

February 11, 2026

A new video released by federal prosecutors shows a Border Patrol agent turning his car toward a civilian’s vehicle after teammates shouted “time to get aggressive. ” The footage contradicts earlier claims that the victim and a second man had intentionally collided with the agent’s truck. Instead, i

entertainment

Big Weekend Preview: New Films, Big Numbers

February 11, 2026

The first major weekend of 2026 opens with three big studio releases that target different groups: women, families and men over 25. The headline is a new version of “Wuthering Heights” starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, aiming for a worldwide opening between 70 million and 80 million dollars.

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House Rejects GOP Plan to Stall Trump Tariff Vote

February 11, 2026

The House said no to a Republican move that would have slowed any decision on ending President Trump’s tariffs. Three members of the GOP—Thomas Massie, Don Bacon and Kevin Kiley—voted with Democrats to stop the plan. Their action opened a path for lawmakers to push through a vote that could ca

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Lawyers Fail to Charge Six Democrats Over Military Video

February 11, 2026

A group of prosecutors in Washington tried to bring criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers. They had posted a video last fall that warned soldiers and spies to refuse unlawful orders. The case was led by the U. S. attorney’s office, which is run by a former ally of President Trump. The p

crime

Neighbors Scramble to Find Nancy Guthrie, Police Dig Into Video Clues

February 11, 2026

A neighbor of Annie Guthrie’s house says police asked to look on his property after the FBI visited. The sheriff’s crew has been walking the streets, knocking on doors and asking for permission to search, while many residents seem willing to help. A truck from the Pima County Search and Rescue unit

health

Moderna’s New Flu Shot Hits a Roadblock

February 11, 2026

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has decided not to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, even though the company spent years and millions of dollars on testing. The decision came after the agency’s chief vaccine regulator, Dr. Vinay Prasad, raised a concern. He said the trial used a compar