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Freed From Liberation Day

Feb 23, 2026
A rapid rundown of a fatal shooting at Mar-a-Lago and how it ties to past attempts on a former president. A courtroom dust-up over recording-equipped glasses and a major trial about social platforms and youth harm. Reports that a DHS immigrant “worst of the worst” list was riddled with errors. The Supreme Court nixing sweeping presidential tariffs and the fallout for refunds and businesses.
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INSIGHT

Fatal Shooting At Mar-a-Lago

  • An armed 21-year-old with a shotgun and fuel canister was fatally shot after raising the weapon inside Mar-a-Lago's secure perimeter.
  • Secret Service and Palm Beach officers opened fire after he ignored commands to drop the gun, prompting FBI and Secret Service investigations.
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Meta AI Glasses Banned In Court

  • A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta staff to remove Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses in a child-social-media trial because the glasses can record and facial recognition of jurors is banned.
  • Judge Caroline Kuhl warned recordings must be destroyed or risk contempt, highlighting courtroom privacy risks from wearable AI cameras.
ANECDOTE

Labor Secretary's Husband Barred After Assault Claims

  • Dana recounts allegations that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez de Reimer's husband sexually assaulted at least two female staffers at the Labor Department and was barred from the premises.
  • One December incident was captured on office security cameras and triggered an internal inspector general probe.
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