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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

A federal judge in California has restricted DHS operations targeting non-citizens who voted, citing the Voting Rights Act. Meanwhile, President Trump praised Vladimir Putin after the release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard, despite recent sanctions waivers. In New Mexico, the state sued Epstein’s former legal team and secured a record $25 billion fine against Meta for privacy violations. Additionally, AIPAC announced it will stop issuing candidate endorsements, and the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to resume border wall construction in Texas.

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Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries play Judge restricts DHS voter intimidation efforts Trump praises Putin after US hostage release Epstein associates sued; Meta fined $25B AIPAC halts candidate endorsements Border wall case and Asian stock market
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