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Nicole Fallerthere, bringing you the news to know on Friday, from (another) shutdown looming to a big environmental finding rescinded. Also happy Galentine's Day to all my girls!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Why ICE won't shutdown if DHS does
In an attempt to force the White House into reforms for the Department of Homeland Security, Democrats arerisking yet another partial government shutdown.
But Republicans have been quick to point out an irony in that strategy: Regardless of whether funding for DHS lapses after Feb. 13, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE,will continue operating.
The division of the agency most responsible for Democrats' anger — stemming in large part from ICE agents'killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis last month— was bolstered in 2025 by billions of dollars from the so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" that Congress passed.
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Major blow to environmental protection: Former President Barack Obama says the U.S. is "less safe" after the Trump administration repealed the Environmental Protection Agency's "endangerment finding", which has been the legal foundation for regulations targeting man-made greenhouse gases for nearly the last two decades.
New details on Nancy Guthrie suspect: "The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5'9"-5'10" tall, with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter 'Ozark Trail Hiker Pack' backpack," FBI Phoenix confirmed in a social media post Thursday.
If your child kills, does that make you a murderer? A Georgia man whose son is accused of committing a deadly school shooting is standing trial for murder — in what is possibly the most extreme example to date of a movement to hold parents responsible after their children are accused of gun violence.
2026 Winter Olympics
Chloe Kim soars to silver
Team USA's Chloe Kimhugged her competitorGaon Choi on Thursday at the women's halfpipe final after Choi took a nasty fall. Hours later, Choi walked to the podium with a noticeable limp — and a gold medal. The 17-year-olddethroned Kim,who finished with silverafter back-to-back golds. No matter the result, we were as amazed as Kim'sboyfriendwas at hersky-high snowboarding.
Galentine's Day 2026
Today is for the girls
Ladies, it's time for Galentine's Day. 💗💗 This girly-pop holiday falls on the day before Valentine's Day (eek ...Friday the 13th) and celebrates platonic love among female friends and female empowerment (you can thank Amy Poehler). So ditch your lovers, pop a bottle of rosé and celebrate the love you have for your besties and the incredible women in your life.We're kicking it breakfast style.
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Dream NYFW line-up: Mary Beth Barone, Pamela Anderson, Tessa Thompson and Amanda Seyfried.
The NBA All-Star Game this weekend has a new format.
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