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FOIA Documents Reveal University of Arizona Coordinated $50,000 Jeffrey Epstein Donation, Contradicting Prior Claims

February 6, 2026 2:33 pmFebruary 9, 2026 12:55 pm

Newly released emails obtained through public records requests show that the University of Arizona directly coordinated a $50,000 donation from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including offers to book him a hotel in Tucson and assistance in rerouting the funds...

DHS Urges Governor Newsom to Halt Release of Over 33,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens into California Communities

February 6, 2026 1:10 pmFebruary 9, 2026 12:55 pm

In a stark warning, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) called on California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta to prioritize public safety by honoring ICE detainers for more than 33,000...

Rep Dina Titus’s Radical Rhetoric and Voting Record Under Fire After Calling ICE Agents ‘Terrorists’

February 5, 2026 5:30 pmFebruary 5, 2026 5:31 pm

Nevada Democratic Rep. Dina Titus, a progressive democrat, drew sharp criticism after posting “We need more tourists, not terrorists” in response to Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino’s presence in Las Vegas, appearing to equate ICE agents with terrorists. The remark...

Hundreds Protest Proposed ICE Detention Facility in Surprise, Arizona

February 5, 2026 12:09 pmFebruary 5, 2026 12:09 pm

Over 800 people gathered in Surprise, Arizona, on Jan. 31 to oppose plans for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention and processing facility, as part of a broader federal effort to expand immigrant detention capacity, according to protest organizers,...

Turning Point Action Executive Criticizes AZ Secretary of State Fontes Over Election Website Promotion

February 4, 2026 3:17 pmFebruary 4, 2026 3:17 pm

Tyler Bowyer, chief operating officer of Turning Point Action, criticized Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on social media accusing Fontes of promoting an election-related website that Bowyer said would contribute to “more chaos and delays in voting.” In a...

UNR Women’s Volleyball Team Alleges ‘Emotional Blackmail’ and Intimidation Over Match Against Trans Athlete

February 4, 2026 2:12 pmFebruary 4, 2026 2:13 pm

The University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) is facing mounting backlash after members of its women’s volleyball team accused school officials of bullying, gaslighting, and threatening legal repercussions if they refused to compete against a transgender athlete from San Jose State University...

Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid to Block California’s Prop 50 Redistricting Scheme

February 4, 2026 12:43 pmFebruary 4, 2026 12:43 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday declined without comment to hear an emergency appeal from California Republicans seeking to block the new congressional map enacted under Proposition 50, allowing the Democrat-favoring redistricting plan to take effect for the 2026 midterm...