House Republicans approved a bill requiring documentary proof of citizenship and photo identification to register and vote, prompting criticism that the measure will make voting harder for seniors, students, and low-income Americans
Republican-backed legislation would impose proof-of-citizenship and photo ID requirements while restricting mail-in ballots, prompting concerns about election administration and voter access
Republicans are advancing new voting restrictions that would tighten registration by requiring proof of citizenship, even as county election officials report that the federal SAVE system frequently flags registered voters as noncitizens
New documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have prompted prominent figures to resign or face probes, affecting corporate, entertainment, and Olympic leadership
Former president Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection linked to a short-lived imposition of martial law and has been sentenced to life in prison
The University of North Texas removed Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez’s exhibition after installation; faculty, students and the artist say the decision raises concerns about academic freedom and censorship
A guided backcountry ski outing near Lake Tahoe became the site of a deadly avalanche that claimed multiple lives, with ties to the Bay Area and the Sugar Bowl Academy community
A former royal was arrested after fresh public documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein renewed scrutiny; King Charles supports a full probe as investigations and public anger intensify
Singapore will draft regulations for blind boxes following a parliamentary reply on Feb 12, 2026, aiming to reduce gambling-like harms and consider odds disclosure and age restrictions
The United States and the Philippines have pledged closer cooperation and increased deployments of advanced missiles and unmanned systems to strengthen deterrence and preserve maritime freedom
An analytical look at the human toll and fiscal burden of Israel’s Gaza campaign, from battlefield expenditures and reserve mobilization to the projected cost to rebuild the enclave
A Montreal hair salon was ordered to compensate a non-binary client after its 2026 booking form required selecting male or female; the decision highlights legal recognition of non-binary identities and leaves room for appeal
Canada, families and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission are seeking answers after the Israel Defence Forces said they dug 20 to 30 metres into a Gaza cemetery to disable a Hamas tunnel, impacting a plot with 22 Canadian peacekeepers
Eight backcountry skiers died and one is presumed missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe; rescue teams recovered six survivors amid hazardous conditions
The DHS funding pause is halting some FEMA operations and grant reviews, creating gaps for local emergency managers and lengthening recovery timelines after disasters such as Hurricane Helene in fall 2026
Republicans are moving to impose stricter voting requirements, including proof of citizenship, while local Illinois politics mirror national divisions over election legitimacy and federal funding