Politics / The Mamdani Beat / February 12, 2026 The New York mayor draws flack from the Catholic press, holds his own for now with the NYPD, and will have to twist arms in Albany. Ad Policy Friends for now: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch
People demonstrate against federal immigration enforcement outside the Minnesota governor’s residence in St. Paul on Feb. 6. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Concerns about the tactics of federal immigration agents remain front of mind for some key voters who supported President Trump in 2024. NPR
Politics / February 11, 2026 A Washington, DC, panel rejected Jeanine Pirro’s lame attempt to indict six Democratic Congresspersons merely for reminding military and intelligence officials to obey the law. Ad Policy US Attorney Jeanine Pirro asked a grand jury to indict six Democratic Congresspersons, all military veterans, who recorded
Andrew Paul Johnson was convicted of multiple state charges of child molestation and exposing himself to children. Johnson was charged in Florida after receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Hernando County Sheriff’s Office hide caption
