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Feb 18, 2026 Discussion of new Republican bills that could reshape voting access and the Democratic pushback. Report on U.S. strikes against suspected drug boats and questions about legality. Coverage of stalled DHS funding talks and planned counter rallies. Update on nine skiers missing after a Lake Tahoe avalanche and difficult rescue conditions. Exploration of a realistic AI video sparking industry alarm over likeness and copyright.
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Republican Push Could Reshape The Electorate
- House Republicans are pushing bills to restrict voting that could reshape who can participate in elections.
- Democrats say the laws would likely disenfranchise low-income people and communities of color.
Boat Strikes Raise Legal Concerns
- The Pentagon has conducted repeated boat strikes that killed more than 140 people since September.
- Experts argue the strikes may be illegal because the military targeted vessels that did not pose a clear threat.
Set Concrete Conditions For Funding DHS
- Democrats are demanding specific limits on immigration enforcement as conditions for funding DHS.
- They insist on bans for arrests in sensitive places and restrictions on random sweeps until those limits are met.