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Peter Navarro: Trump lifts Biden’s fish ban to lower your grocery bill

In an opinion piece by Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump’s decision to remove what he calls Joe Biden’s “fish ban” emerges as a potential solution to soaring grocery bills. The op-ed highlights how inflation directly affects monthly family expenses, from mortgages to food and fuel.

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 Peter Navarro: Trump lifts Biden’s fish ban to lower your grocery bill
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

In a recent policy decision, the Trump administration relaxed federal limits on mercury and other harmful toxins released by coal-fired power plants. Industry observers and environmental advocates are expected to watch closely as the new standard takes effect.

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 Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins
Dependence on seasonal worker schemes alarms Samoan PM

Samoa’s Prime Minister is alarmed by the nation’s reliance on seasonal worker programs. The government has taken steps to limit that dependence, though full details remain behind a paywall.

International Politics

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Schenectady City School District proposes two building purchases

Schenectady voters will soon decide if their school district can spend more than $4 million on two new buildings. The outcome of this vote could chart a new course for the district’s educational facilities and services.

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 Schenectady City School District proposes two building purchases
Iran has sought for years to build closer military ties with China and Russia, but its friends are proving reluctant to step forward as the regime faces the most acute U.S. threat in decades

Iran has sought closer military partnerships with China and Russia for years, hoping for reassurances of support in the face of rising U.S. pressure. Despite forging ties on several fronts, Beijing and Moscow remain reluctant to provide the direct assistance Tehran desires.

International Politics

Letter to the editor: Those not here legally must be deported

One letter to the editor questions why Allegheny County Council is apprehensive about cooperating with ICE. The writer insists deportation should be mandatory for those who lack legal status, calling the council’s stance “insane.”

Policy Analysis

Iowa Republican bills are a warning for public libraries

Iowa’s public libraries face uncertainty as Republican lawmakers propose measures that could reshape their operations. Some bills managed to progress through legislative hurdles, others did not, but the persistent risk remains a pressing concern for library advocates.

Policy Analysis

Maxwell fights release of more docs

Maxwell is reportedly fighting the publication of more documents, though few details have emerged about the nature of the dispute. The Lewiston Tribune Online indicates that significant parts of the story remain behind a paid-access restriction.

International Politics

 Maxwell fights release of more docs
Years in the making: Washington adopts game management plan after much controversy

Washington State’s fish and wildlife commission passed a long-awaited game management plan with a unanimous vote—yet the agreement has not erased all disagreements. The plan’s adoption marks a major step in shaping future hunting seasons, even as members continue to bicker over its contents.

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 Years in the making: Washington adopts game management plan after much controversy
Trump Admin Mandates English-Only Tests For Truckers Seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses

The Trump administration has mandated English-only testing for commercial driver’s licenses, seeking to reduce accidents and shut down fraudulent training programs. By enforcing strict language requirements and eliminating unqualified drivers, officials aim to strengthen road safety across the nation.

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 Trump Admin Mandates English-Only Tests For Truckers Seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses
How the Epstein Files have frustrated the Trump White House and continued to metastasize

The Trump administration has tried to steer the national conversation away from the Epstein Files, yet the subject remains a key point of contention in Washington. Despite repeated efforts to suppress the controversy, it continues to captivate many of the president’s staunch supporters and the broader public.

Political Movements

COLUMN: Alarm is sounding and women know why

Women who distrust President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement say they have been singled out by ultra-conservative critics. This opinion column examines that growing divide and why many believe the stakes could not be higher.

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 COLUMN: Alarm is sounding and women know why
Letter: Agree 100%

Two letter-writers share strikingly similar concerns about an ICE facility in Merrimack, urging Governor Ayotte to reconsider her approach. Both caution that following the president’s path on immigration enforcement could have broader implications for the state.

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 Letter: Agree 100%
Do Democrats even know how to win?

Democrats are on the brink of taking control of the House, needing only three more seats to secure a majority. Given that the president’s party often loses ground in midterm races, some see this as the Democrats’ best chance in years. But whether they can capitalize on this historical pattern remains uncertain.

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 Do Democrats even know how to win?
Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss

From the first day of his second term, Donald Trump hoped to reshape America’s trade relationships through a sweeping executive order. Now faced with a decisive defeat on his tariff plan, the president has reportedly reacted with a fiery outburst.

International Politics

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Township merger plan could advance under compromise bill

Indiana legislators may be on the brink of consolidating hundreds of township governments as part of a newly forged compromise. If approved, the plan could reshape the administrative landscape across the state.

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 Township merger plan could advance under compromise bill
Byron McCauley: Jesse Jackson spent his life bending America toward justice. Will we? – Sat, 21 Feb 2026 PST

Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., whose death at 84 was announced Tuesday, stood among America’s most prominent civil-rights leaders. Even before he was covered by reporters like Byron McCauley, Jackson’s impact was already deeply felt.

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 Byron McCauley: Jesse Jackson spent his life bending America toward justice. Will we? – Sat, 21 Feb 2026 PST
Archbold school board given five-year forecast similar to other districts

Archbold Area Schools Board of Education unveiled its five-year financial forecast during a Thursday board meeting. The informational review showed that the district’s fiscal outlook aligns with trends observed in neighboring school districts, highlighting shared economic conditions and taxing structures.

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 Archbold school board given five-year forecast similar to other districts
Nebraska bill would require competitive bids for attorney general’s outside lawyers

Nebraska legislator Sen. Danielle Conrad has proposed a bill to require competitive bidding before the attorney general hires outside counsel costing more than $10,000. The measure, designed to promote accountability, has drawn resistance from the AG’s office, sparking debates over transparency and legal spending.

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 Nebraska bill would require competitive bids for attorney general’s outside lawyers
Assembly passes bill limiting daily crypto kiosk transactions

Lawmakers have passed a bill limiting daily cryptocurrency transactions at kiosks, aiming to shield older adults from unscrupulous scammers. The measure addresses growing concerns about criminals who convince seniors to roll over their life savings into digital currencies.

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 Assembly passes bill limiting daily crypto kiosk transactions
Opinion: A sprouting of independents

Idaho has a unique distinction: It has never elected an independent candidate to Congress or any of its partisan statewide offices. This opinion piece sheds light on the reasons behind this long-standing record and questions whether a change may be on the horizon.

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 Opinion: A sprouting of independents
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