Apple News Today Measles is surging in the U.S. Here’s why — and where.
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Feb 11, 2026 A national surge in measles cases and how travel and declining toddler vaccinations may be fueling outbreaks. Testimony and controversy around ICE operations and debates over roving patrols. Tensions in a small Montana community after a Border Patrol detainment. Headlines on a public figure’s contact revelations, an unsealed FBI affidavit about election materials, and a breakout men’s figure skater.
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ICE Defends Tactics While Promising Body Cameras
- ICE leaders defended their tactics and highlighted risks to officers and families amid scrutiny after two fatal shootings.
- Todd Lyons stopped short of apologies and refused to commit to unmasking agents while promising body-camera transparency.
Measles Now Spreading Domestically
- Measles outbreaks in 2026 are larger and spreading between U.S. states rather than only from international travel.
- Clusters in the northwest, southeast, and a major South Carolina epicenter show domestic seeding and interstate spread.
Border Crossings Fall Amid Political Backlash
- Border encounter numbers fell to 50-year lows even as public approval for immigration policy wanes.
- That contrast fuels debate over enforcement tactics and political consequences for Republicans.