PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 2 2026
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Epstein victims' lawyers ask court to order DOJ to take down Epstein files website; New congressional maps debated to 'protect' MD federal workers; Social Security data breach puts New England retirees at financial risk; Standard Wage Bill aims to boost UT economy, worker training.
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PNS Daily Newscast: February 2, 2026
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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release; Higher ACA costs hit Michigan families; Bill would require study of missing Black women, children in Nebraska; Climate 'superfund' bill advances in Maine legislature; Seahawks fans shake stadium more than local quake.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 30, 2026
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Tulsi Gabbard's appearance at Fulton County FBI raid raises questions; Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight; Study explores reducing nitrogen pollution in CT, U.S. farm soil; New report finds cover crops pay off in WI; NM legislator wants another $50M spent on uranium mine cleanup.
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PNS Daily Newscast: January 30, 2026
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Democrats say they've reached agreement to avert shutdown; ME nurses hold vigil for MN colleague, call on Congress to defund ICE; FTC orders GM, OnStar to stop sharing VA driver data; Caring 'grandmas' help Illinois girls navigate middle school; WA hydroelectric project approved on sacred site sparks outcry.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 29, 2026
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Border czar plans for eventual drawdown of immigration agents in Minnesota; CA nonprofit helps Eaton Fire victims recover, one year later; NM residents living near CAFOs lack health insurance; CT groups call on lawmakers to pass climate 'superfund' bill.
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PNS Daily Newscast: January 29, 2026
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2nd Amendment backlash follows portrayal of Alex Pretti by some Trump administration officials; 'A real deep wound': The push for survival in MN areas targeted by ICE; 2nd Amendment backlash follows portrayal of Alex Pretti by some Trump administration officials; Report: Black female unemployment spikes amid federal pushback against DEI; with recent tax changes, extra value added to ID's free aide sites.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 28, 2026
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Man arrested after Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall in Minneapolis; Ohio among top states for reported anti-LGBTQ incidents; NV Democratic leaders link gerrymandering case to economic justice; ME union leaders blast ICE raids as distraction from failing economy.
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PNS Daily Newscast: January 28, 2026
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Two Republican senators call for Kristi Noem to resign as DHS secretary; New data show ICE arrests in Kentucky are on the rise; IN Senate advances immigration enforcement bill; Analysis: Xcel gas infrastructure plan targets communities of color; ND gets ready to unleash rural health funds.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 27, 2026
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Border Patrol commander Bovino, some agents to leave Minnesota; Progressive groups press CA lawmakers to soften health care cuts; Ohio regulators reject utility-backed changes to rooftop solar credits; KY advocates continue to push for felony voting rights restoration.
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PNS Daily Newscast: January 27, 2026
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Bay area tech workers ask CEOs to cancel ICE contracts; WI professor: Dems face breaking point over DHS funding feud; Victory for tribes: OR court rejects 'weakened' salmon protections; MI schools move closer to ban on cellphones during class; American Petroleum Institute targets pollution 'superfund' laws.
info_outlineMinnesota fraud: US House committee to hold hearings, Walz invited to testify; Ohio lawmakers step into child welfare work through ridealong program; Free central KY rideshare aids older adults who need transportation; Expert: Nixing federal tax policy could ease OR budget woes.