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Friday, February 20th, 2026

Today, the New Mexico attorney general has re-opened a criminal probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch; Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein; the former South Korean president has been sentenced to life in prison for his coup attempt; a federal judge has thrown out Trump’s mass deportation policy as the administration readies to arrest 100K refugees; a Pro-Trump Texas woman who made series of violent threats is missing after failing to report to prison; the Secretary of the VA has walked back his bid to gut veterans benefits; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein | AP News

New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather

Ex-South Korean President Yoon, Who Declared Martial Law, Is Sentenced to Life in Prison: Live Updates | The New York Times

White House directing DHS to hunt for voter fraud by naturalized citizens: Sources | MS NOW

US judge throws out immigration board's ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy | Reuters

Pro-Trump Texas woman who made series of violent threats is missing after failing to report to prison | CBS News

Good Trouble
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