El Mencho Killed in US‑Backed Raid

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Today, the Mexican military had killed a cartel boss in a US backed raid; an ICE whistleblower has come forward to testify before Congress; longevity influencer Peter Attia leaves CBS News amid Epstein Files fallout; a new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers; SJ the Yosemite park ranger who was fired after hanging the transgender flag in the park, is suing the Department of Interior; and Dana delivers your Good News and Allison is on vacation.

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Mexican military kills cartel boss 'El Mencho' in US-backed raid | Reuters

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A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers | NPR

'I won't sit back': Fired Yosemite National Park ranger sues Interior Department | SFGate

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