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West Side Leader - Feb. 19

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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DHS silent on number of agents remaining in Twin Cities
National

DHS silent on number of agents remaining in Twin Cities

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Updated 5 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – In the wake of Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities, it is still unclear how many federal immigration agents remain in the area.

Group says Congress must stop U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats
National

Group says Congress must stop U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats

  • By Brett Rowland | The Center Square
  • Updated 3 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – A human rights group called for Congress to stop U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats, a tactic that President Donald Trump says is saving American lives.

National

Trump admin throws cold water on ICE masks ban as shutdown talks stall

  • By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square
  • Feb 20, 2026

(The Center Square) – Nearly a week into the partial government shutdown, the Trump administration continues to oppose certain immigration enforcement reforms that Democratic lawmakers are demanding in exchange for their votes to reopen the Homeland Security department.

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Jordan: Minnesota officials 'assisted' billions in welfare fraud

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Updated Feb 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – Congressional scrutiny is intensifying over alleged billions of dollars in welfare fraud in Minnesota, with House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan accusing state officials of assisting the scheme.

TrumpRx, Trump Kennedy Center, Trump National Parks passes − government free speech allows the president to name things after himself
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TrumpRx, Trump Kennedy Center, Trump National Parks passes − government free speech allows the president to name things after himself

  • Jason Zenor, State University of New York Oswego
  • Feb 18, 2026

The law is on Trump’s side, in most cases, when his administration names things after him. But citizens still have the right to protest.

National

Trump official: Minnesota welfare fraud 'greatest' in U.S. history

  • By Elyse Apel | The Center Square
  • Updated Feb 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – Officials in the Trump administration are calling widespread welfare fraud in Minnesota the largest fraud scheme in the nation's history.

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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