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Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Summary

A federal judge in California has restricted DHS operations targeting non-citizens who voted, citing voter intimidation concerns. Meanwhile, President Trump praised Vladimir Putin for releasing American hostage Stephen Hubbard, a move that follows recent sanctions waivers. In New Mexico, the state sued Epstein’s former lawyer and accountant while a judge ordered Meta to pay a record $25 billion privacy fine. Additionally, AIPAC announced it will stop issuing candidate endorsements, and the Trump administration is seeking to resume border wall construction in Texas.

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Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries play Judge restricts DHS voter intimidation efforts Trump envoy praises Putin after US man release New Mexico sues Epstein's former legal team Meta ordered to pay $25B in New Mexico AIPAC halts candidate endorsements and PACs Border wall construction and Asian market drop
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