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1. As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place

   Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:36:43 -0000

   President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

2. Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran

   Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:58:53 -0000

   President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the United States has built up its presence in the region in recent weeks. Now it’s sending even more firepower.

3. As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No

   Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:23:58 -0000

   The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.

4. Donald J. Trump International Airport? The President’s Company Trademarked It.

   Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:53:10 -0000

   The Trump organization said the move was necessary to protect the brand as Florida prepares to rename an airport after the president.

5. Administration Targets Noncitizen Voting, Despite Finding It Rare

   Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:19:10 -0000

   The intensified push is part of an extraordinary all-fronts effort to insert federal law enforcement into the machinery of American elections ahead of the midterms.

6. Texas Election Season Heats Up as Early Voting in Senate Primaries Begins

   Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:06:57 -0000

   Both parties’ Senate primary races are kicking into high gear.

7. One Man Stole $660 Million. He’ll Never Pay It Back.

   Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:29:02 -0000

   Ordinary citizens have a range of legal tools to hold the rich and politically connected accountable.

8. Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself

   Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:55:43 -0000

   The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.