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The FBI is investigating sabotage at an ICE warehouse in Surprise, AZ, amid controversy over a proposed detention center. The community has expressed concerns about the facility's proximity to homes and schools, and some local officials have discussed legal action against the project.
Stephen Colbert stated that CBS pulled his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico due to fears it might violate FCC equal-time rules under a guidance from the Trump administration. CBS disputed this, saying their attorneys merely provided legal guidance on the matter. Talarico and other candidates are participating in heated Texas primary races, with early voting beginning amid political tensions.
A court prevented the Pentagon from punishing Senator Mark Kelly for a video urging troops to resist unlawful orders, citing free speech protections. The judge criticized the Pentagon's actions and suggested Kelly is likely to succeed on the merits of his case, with the Pentagon planning an appeal.
The case involves whether the Pentagon can punish retired Navy pilot and senator Mark Kelly for a video where he urged service members to uphold the Constitution, with the judge skeptically noting the lack of Supreme Court precedent for such punishment and warning of a possible chilling effect on free speech.
Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, will attend the State of the Union as a guest of Rep. Walkinshaw. Walkinshaw condemned the refusal to release Epstein files and called for justice, emphasizing survivor support and governmental accountability.
Bill Maher ridiculed Trump's response to the Supreme Court ruling that declared his tariffs illegal, calling him a 'Karen.' The court's decision challenges Trump's policies and questions the legitimacy of tariffs collected since his second term. Despite the ruling, Trump plans to implement new tariffs, and Maher continues to criticize him.