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Daily Brief: Afternoon — August 15, 2026

The Piaz Afternoon Brief for Saturday, August 15, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. The Democratic National Committee's vote to support eliminating I. C. E. arrives as the Trump administration accelerates deportations. Critics say this is political posturing that ignores deeper systemic issues of U. S. immigration policy. In this brief: 1. Democrats Back I. C. E. Abolition Amid Trump's Deportation Push, Mirroring Historical Political Theater (Newsweek)…

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