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Leaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly blueprint for crushing Iran protests

Fox News 2026-02-04 00:52:15.0317854


                            Leaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly blueprint for crushing Iran protests Author:
Supreme Leader Khamenei approved the strategy giving IRGC full command authority during 'armed security situations' with internet shutdowns, leaked documents show. ... Read full article

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend

Fox News 2026-02-04 00:37:15.9210814


                            Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend Author:
Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office said, adding his prognosis is positive and he expects to return to Senate duties. ... Read full article

“This is not justice for survivors”: Epstein victims furious about DOJ’s release of files | CNN

CNN 2026-02-04 00:37:10.399


                            “This is not justice for survivors”: Epstein victims furious about DOJ’s release of files | CNN Author: MJ Lee
Four Jeffrey Epstein survivors speak with CNN after the Justice Department released the Epstein files— expressing outrage at the botched redactions and what they say is the DOJ’s protection of people who enabled Epstein. ... Read full article

Popular chip brand exits coastal hometown after decades as workers face layoffs

Fox News 2026-02-04 00:22:25.8436347


                            Popular chip brand exits coastal hometown after decades as workers face layoffs Author:
Cape Cod chips' plant in Hyannis is closing after 40+ years, leaving New Englanders heartbroken. Campbell's is moving production elsewhere, which will affect 49 workers. ... Read full article

Election deniers may have your Social Security data — thanks to DOGE and Elon Musk

MSNBC 2026-02-04 00:17:41


                            Election deniers may have your Social Security data — thanks to DOGE and Elon Musk Author: Rep. John B. Larson
Rep. John B. Larson: The crisis at the Social Security Administration didn't end with Elon Musk's departure from DOGE ... Read full article

The Hill 2026-02-04 00:07:17.1873284

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Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset

Politico 2026-02-03 23:56:13+00:00


                            Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset Author: Liz Crampton
Democrats flipped a deep-red state senate district over the weekend that has the party worried about November. ... Read full article

Comedian defiant as Minnesota venue cancels six sold-out shows after he mocked Renee Good

Fox News 2026-02-03 23:52:20.2640911


                            Comedian defiant as Minnesota venue cancels six sold-out shows after he mocked Renee Good Author:
Comedian Ben Bankas responds "F--- 'em" after comedy club cancels his performances following backlash over viral stand-up routine about ICE shooting victim. ... Read full article

Native American tribe responds to Billie Eilish's 'stolen land' Grammy comments

Fox News 2026-02-03 23:52:16.4056731


                            Native American tribe responds to Billie Eilish's 'stolen land' Grammy comments Author:
Singer Billie Eilish's Grammy Awards comments Sunday night sparked a response from the Tongva tribe after she declared "no one is illegal on stolen land." ... Read full article

Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims

Associated Press 2026-02-03 23:48:42


                            Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims Author: Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister
A federal judge who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein says a Wednesday conference to address harm done to the financier's victims by a massive release of records isn't needed after a deal was struck to protect their identities. Ju… ... Read full article

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

BBC News 2026-02-03 23:37:23.6559405


                            Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial Author: BBC News
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences. ... Read full article

California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island

Fox News 2026-02-03 23:37:22.78116


                            California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island Author:
A controversial plan has been approved to remove Catalina Island’s invasive deer using ground-based shooters, following backlash against earlier proposals for aerial shooting. ... Read full article

‘Not a crime to party’ with Epstein: Blanche’s parsing of accountability stirs up objections

MSNBC 2026-02-03 23:27:21


                            ‘Not a crime to party’ with Epstein: Blanche’s parsing of accountability stirs up objections Author: Ja'han Jones
The former Trump defense attorney turned deputy attorney general tried to explain how the DOJ is approaching those named in the Epstein files. ... Read full article

Patrick Mahomes' father back in jail after alleged probation violation

Fox News 2026-02-03 23:22:21.9048363


                            Patrick Mahomes' father back in jail after alleged probation violation Author:
Patrick Mahomes Sr. was booked into Smith County Jail on Tuesday after allegedly violating his probation by drinking alcohol, according to multiple reports. ... Read full article

Trump Signs Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 23:22:17


                            Trump Signs Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday to end the partial government shutdown, which began on Sunday. ... Read full article

Activists demand details on Trump official’s appearance in jewelry ad

MSNBC 2026-02-03 23:21:05


                            Activists demand details on Trump official’s appearance in jewelry ad Author: Ja'han Jones
The head of the Energy Department’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation appeared in a jewelry ad that used her official title. ... Read full article

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home

BBC News 2026-02-03 23:07:10.7018145


                            Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home Author: BBC News
The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate. ... Read full article

Judge seems dubious of Pentagon's legal basis for censuring Mark Kelly

Associated Press 2026-02-03 23:02:34


                            Judge seems dubious of Pentagon's legal basis for censuring Mark Kelly Author: Michael Kunzelman
A federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration. Sen. Mark Kelly had a front-row sea… ... Read full article

Trump: Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother case ‘very unusual situation’

The Hill 2026-02-03 22:58:48


                            Trump: Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother case ‘very unusual situation’ Author: Max Rego
President Trump said Tuesday that the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is a “very unusual situation.” “I think it’s a terrible thing. I always got along very good with Savannah. Very unusual situation but we’re… ... Read full article

Exclusive -- After Impressive $1 Million Monday Box Office Haul, Amazon MGM Expanding 'Melania' into 200 More Theaters

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 22:53:45


                            Exclusive -- After Impressive $1 Million Monday Box Office Haul, Amazon MGM Expanding 'Melania' into 200 More Theaters Author: Jerome Hudson
The Melania Trump feature length film, "Melania," hauled in an impressive million dollars at the box office on Monday, according to studio sources who say the grassroots support for the Amazon MGM documentary film has prompted the studio to add it to more tha… ... Read full article

Brothers of Renee Good call the violence in Minneapolis ‘beyond explanation’

MSNBC 2026-02-03 22:44:50


                            Brothers of Renee Good call the violence in Minneapolis ‘beyond explanation’ Author: Erum Salam, Sydney Carruth
At a public forum Tuesday, siblings of the woman killed by an ICE officer last month spoke about "abusive" tactics used by federal immigration agents in the city. ... Read full article

Collision between Greek Coast Guard vessel, migrant boat kills at least 14

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 22:40:41


                            Collision between Greek Coast Guard vessel, migrant boat kills at least 14 Author: Stephen Quillen
Greece’s Coast Guard says 26 other people have been rescued from Aegean Sea as search-and-rescue operations continue. ... Read full article

Legal experts say judge's mistake behind overturning of sex abuse conviction stands out

Associated Press 2026-02-03 22:31:57


                            Legal experts say judge's mistake behind overturning of sex abuse conviction stands out Author: Jaimie Ding, Julie Watson
A California appeals court's decision to overturn the sex abuse conviction of former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist James Heaps has left his victims devastated and legal experts puzzled by the type of judicial error that transpired. The p… ... Read full article

Brothers of Renee Good speak at violent force forum on Capitol Hill

USA Today 2026-02-03 22:27:46+00:00


                            Brothers of Renee Good speak at violent force forum on Capitol Hill Author:
Brothers of Renee Good, who was fatally shot in Minneapolis, attend a forum on Capitol Hill on the use of violent force by DHS agents. ... Read full article

Watch: White House Torches Elitist Celebrities Who 'Live in Gated Communities with Private Security' and 'Demonize' ICE

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 22:27:08


                            Watch: White House Torches Elitist Celebrities Who 'Live in Gated Communities with Private Security' and 'Demonize' ICE Author: Nick Gilbertson
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday blasted elitist celebrities' demonization of ICE agents. ... Read full article

7 dogs competing for Westminster's show big prize

Associated Press 2026-02-03 22:26:01


                            7 dogs competing for Westminster's show big prize Author: Jennifer Peltz
The Westminster Kennel Club is getting ready to crown its top dog. After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, it will come down to seven canines vying Tuesday night for U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize. Four finalists already have been chosen. The… ... Read full article

Who was Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 22:23:27


                            Who was Libya’s Saif al-Islam Gaddafi? Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the west of the North African country. ... Read full article

Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat

Fox News 2026-02-03 22:22:23.5631386


                            Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat Author:
Sen. Chuck Schumer claims the SAVE Act represents "Jim Crow 2.0," sparking criticism over his identical claim about Georgia voting laws that proved inaccurate. ... Read full article

These states are considering eliminating property taxes for homeowners

Fox News 2026-02-03 22:18:31


                            These states are considering eliminating property taxes for homeowners Author: Eric Revell
Efforts to ease or eliminate property tax burdens are underway in North Dakota, Wyoming, Florida, Texas and Indiana as lawmakers consider alternative funding mechanisms. ... Read full article

Trump weighs in on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, calls it 'terrible'

USA Today 2026-02-03 22:18:08+00:00


                            Trump weighs in on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, calls it 'terrible' Author: Francesca Chambers, KiMi Robinson
Trump said the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, was "terrible" and revealed he plans to call the news anchor. ... Read full article

Kidnappers of Savannah Guthrie Mom Nancy Allegedly Want Millions in Bitcoin Ransom as FBI Joins Search

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 22:14:12


                            Kidnappers of Savannah Guthrie Mom Nancy Allegedly Want Millions in Bitcoin Ransom as FBI Joins Search Author: Warner Todd Huston
The kidnappers who grabbed NBC correspondent Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, reportedly left a ransom letter demanding millions in Bitcoin for her return as the FBI joins the case. ... Read full article

Trump Sees Joint Anti-Drugs Efforts in Thaw With Colombia

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 22:06:22+00:00


                            Trump Sees Joint Anti-Drugs Efforts in Thaw With Colombia Author: Oscar Medina, Kate Sullivan
President Donald Trump discussed counternarcotics efforts with Colombian leader counterpart Gustavo Petro on Tuesday and described the meeting with his onetime foe as productive. ... Read full article

Super Micro Boosts Sales Outlook, Easing Data Center Delay Fears

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 22:04:24+00:00


                            Super Micro Boosts Sales Outlook, Easing Data Center Delay Fears Author: Dina Bass
Super Micro Computer Inc. shares gained in late trading after the company gave a forecast for sales in the current quarter that signaled strong demand for its gear to run AI data centers. ... Read full article

Musk Loses Attempt to Dismiss SEC Twitter Stake Lawsuit

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 22:03:32+00:00


                            Musk Loses Attempt to Dismiss SEC Twitter Stake Lawsuit Author: Nicola M White
A federal judge rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to throw out a US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit alleging he waited too long to disclose his growing stake in Twitter. ... Read full article

Musk’s xAI Merger Poses Bigger Threat to OpenAI, Anthropic

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 22:01:36+00:00


                            Musk’s xAI Merger Poses Bigger Threat to OpenAI, Anthropic Author: Shirin Ghaffary, Carmen Arroyo
For much of the past three years, Elon Musk’s xAI has tried to compete against the leading AI labs, including OpenAI, the company he co-founded and later clashed with. The results have been mixed: xAI’s flagship product, the chatbot Grok, has made headlines f… ... Read full article

Sonos Plans ‘Several’ New Products This Year After App Debacle

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 22:00:00+00:00


                            Sonos Plans ‘Several’ New Products This Year After App Debacle Author: Chris Welch
Sonos Inc. plans to release “several” products this year, the clearest indicator yet that the audio company is ready to move past a lengthy period of software-related turmoil and resume consumer hardware launches. ... Read full article

First Brands Founder Uses Hamptons Home for $50 Million Bond

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 21:55:15+00:00


                            First Brands Founder Uses Hamptons Home for $50 Million Bond Author: David Voreacos, Jonathan Randles
First Brands founder Patrick James will remain free on a $50 million bond partly secured by a Hamptons home as he awaits trial on fraud charges stemming from his auto parts supply business’ multibillion-dollar collapse. ... Read full article

Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein

BBC News 2026-02-03 21:52:16.5944948


                            Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein Author: BBC News
The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article

Prudential to Pause Japan Life Sales After Misconduct Revelation

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 21:48:05+00:00


                            Prudential to Pause Japan Life Sales After Misconduct Revelation Author: Alexandre Rajbhandari
Prudential Financial Inc. announced it would voluntarily suspend any new life insurance sales in Japan for 90 days, in a move to restore trust after some of its former employees engaged in financial misconduct. ... Read full article

Thailand’s Cannabis Experiment Faces Moment of Truth at Polls

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 21:46:26+00:00


                            Thailand’s Cannabis Experiment Faces Moment of Truth at Polls Author: K Oanh Ha, Yang Yang, Naomi Ng
As a national election looms, the country's chaotic marijuana industry is at a crossroads ... Read full article

US Renews Africa Trade Program Though Trump Tariffs Remain

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 21:44:56+00:00


                            US Renews Africa Trade Program Though Trump Tariffs Remain Author: Alicia Diaz
The US renewed a trade preference program with African nations for one year though the step has little immediate impact because of global tariffs President Donald Trump imposed. ... Read full article

Watch Live: Donald Trump Signs Bill to Reopen the Government from Latest Schumer Shutdown

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 21:38:06


                            Watch Live: Donald Trump Signs Bill to Reopen the Government from Latest Schumer Shutdown Author: Breitbart News
President Donald Trump signs a spending bill to reopen the government after the latest Democrat shutdown on Tuesday, February 3. ... Read full article

'London bus driver who punched thief made me feel safe'

BBC News 2026-02-03 21:37:18.094353


                            'London bus driver who punched thief made me feel safe' Author: BBC News
Kartalin Kaszas is grateful to bus driver Mark Hehir for intervening in a "terrifying" situation. ... Read full article

USA Rare Earth Eyes $3 Billion-Plus Funding to Accelerate Plans

Bloomberg 2026-02-03 21:28:26+00:00


                            USA Rare Earth Eyes $3 Billion-Plus Funding to Accelerate Plans Author: James Attwood, Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld
USA Rare Earth Inc. has more than $3 billion in potential funding for its plans to build a domestic rare-earth and critical mineral supply chain, according to Chief Executive Officer Barbara Humpton. ... Read full article

Authorities 'aware' of reports of possible ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Fox News 2026-02-03 21:22:08.7653057


                            Authorities 'aware' of reports of possible ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance Author:
Authorities said they are aware of reports of possible ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. ... Read full article

‘We will come after you’: Local prosecutors tell federal officials no one is above the law

MSNBC 2026-02-03 21:19:18


                            ‘We will come after you’: Local prosecutors tell federal officials no one is above the law Author: Allison Detzel
District attorneys are pledging to hold federal agents accountable for unlawful behavior amid Trump's immigration crackdown. ... Read full article

Trump Demands $1 Billion from 'Strongly Antisemitic' Harvard University

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 21:18:38


                            Trump Demands $1 Billion from 'Strongly Antisemitic' Harvard University Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Trump has announced he is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, accusing the institution of attempting to avoid a settlement. ... Read full article

Nicki Minaj says 'bullying' of Trump propelled her into politics

USA Today 2026-02-03 21:12:41+00:00


                            Nicki Minaj says 'bullying' of Trump propelled her into politics Author: Taylor Ardrey
Nicki Minaj made an appearance on "The Katie Miller Podcast," which airs on Tuesday, Feb. 3. ... Read full article

Renée Good’s siblings testify at congressional hearing on ICE tactics

The Washington Post 2026-02-03 21:10:46


                            Renée Good’s siblings testify at congressional hearing on ICE tactics Author: Annie Gowen
The forum, sponsored by two Democrats, is intended to focus on what they call “violent tactics and disproportionate use of force by the Department of Homeland Security.” ... Read full article

Police assess allegation second Epstein victim was sent to UK for sex with Andrew

BBC News 2026-02-03 21:07:20.2805661


                            Police assess allegation second Epstein victim was sent to UK for sex with Andrew Author: BBC News
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010. ... Read full article

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

CNN 2026-02-03 20:57:32


                            Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment? Author: Christian Edwards
Britain’s political class is being shaken by a scandal the scale of which typically comes around only once in a generation, and the man at the heart of it was once seen as the savior of the party that is currently in power. ... Read full article

Vance, Democratic rep spar over legal status of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos

The Hill 2026-02-03 20:54:19


                            Vance, Democratic rep spar over legal status of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos Author: Ashleigh Fields
Vice President Vance sparred with Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner (R.I.) over the legal status of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, who was released from a Texas detention center alongside his father earlier this week.  “Important for everyone to know: Liam’s pare… ... Read full article

Damage Control: Mexican Ambassador Denies Plot to Sway U.S. Elections After Peter Schweizer's 'Invisible Coup'

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 20:48:40


                            Damage Control: Mexican Ambassador Denies Plot to Sway U.S. Elections After Peter Schweizer's 'Invisible Coup' Author: John Binder
Mexico's Ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragan, is again denying reporting from #1 New York Times bestselling investigative journalist and Breitbart News Senior Contributor Peter Schweizer's new book, The Invisible Coup: How American Eli… ... Read full article

‘Game is over’: Iran’s ex-leaders, hardliners clash after protest killings

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 20:24:26


                            ‘Game is over’: Iran’s ex-leaders, hardliners clash after protest killings Author: Maziar Motamedi
A former reformist leader wants the Islamic Republic gone while lawmakers wish to see an ex-president executed. ... Read full article

Lindsey Vonn’s last Olympics might be her most unlikely, but she’s ready to throw herself down the mountain once again

CNN 2026-02-03 20:00:46


                            Lindsey Vonn’s last Olympics might be her most unlikely, but she’s ready to throw herself down the mountain once again Author: Dana O’Neil
The easy way to frame what Lindsey Vonn is about to do in the mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, is to call it a comeback. But what the 41-year-old has done and continued to do is way more than that. ... Read full article

Judge declines to release man accused of spraying vinegar on Omar at town hall

The Hill 2026-02-03 19:58:51


                            Judge declines to release man accused of spraying vinegar on Omar at town hall Author: Sophie Brams
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested and charged with assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with vinegar during a town hall in her district last week, and a federal judge has ordered him to remain behind bars. ... Read full article

UN chief urges Gaza aid as Israel blocks most medical evacuees at Rafah

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 19:52:53


                            UN chief urges Gaza aid as Israel blocks most medical evacuees at Rafah Author: Stephen Quillen
Al-Shifa Hospital director says blocking medical evacuations through Rafah crossing could be ‘death sentence’ for many. ... Read full article

Dan Bongino’s happy to be back where he can serve Trump best — podcasting

MSNBC 2026-02-03 19:46:24


                            Dan Bongino’s happy to be back where he can serve Trump best — podcasting Author: Philip Bump
Philip Bump: Bongino quit his job as second-in-command at the FBI to go back to podcasting, where he won't have the pressure of having to work in the reality-based world. ... Read full article

Judge finds anti-Haitian bias likely motivated Kristi Noem’s TPS termination

MSNBC 2026-02-03 19:40:01


                            Judge finds anti-Haitian bias likely motivated Kristi Noem’s TPS termination Author: Jordan Rubin
A federal judge found merit in the claim that anti-Black and anti-Haitian animus prompted the homeland security secretary’s action. ... Read full article

How every House member voted on the shutdown and ICE funding

The Washington Post 2026-02-03 19:35:23


                            How every House member voted on the shutdown and ICE funding Author: Nick Mourtoupalas, Eric Lau
See how your representative voted to end the partial shutdown and fund most of the government through September. Congress only has ten days to reach an agreement on ICE funding ... Read full article

Report: 'ICE Out' Protest Funded by China-Linked Billionaire Donor

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 19:30:54


                            Report: 'ICE Out' Protest Funded by China-Linked Billionaire Donor Author: Sean Moran
Anti-ICE rallies across the country may appear organic, but one "dark money" expert believes they are funded by leftist billionaires. ... Read full article

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 19:29:35


                            Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi had been considered the number two in Libya before the 2011 death of his father, Muammar Gaddafi. ... Read full article

Two men killed as aircraft crashes on to Littleborough farmland

BBC News 2026-02-03 19:22:23.8266816


                            Two men killed as aircraft crashes on to Littleborough farmland Author: BBC News
A team from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is at the scene of the crash in Littleborough. ... Read full article

Trump urges Republicans to nationalize elections. What does that mean?

USA Today 2026-02-03 19:17:22+00:00


                            Trump urges Republicans to nationalize elections. What does that mean? Author: Kinsey Crowley
President Donald Trump said Republicans should nationalize elections. While he didn't elaborate, it would be a departure from the state-run system. ... Read full article

House passes government funding package to end partial shutdown. Now the real fight begins.

MSNBC 2026-02-03 19:16:29


                            House passes government funding package to end partial shutdown. Now the real fight begins. Author: Mychael Schnell, Syedah Asghar, Jack Fitzpatrick
Lawmakers were able to send a funding package to the president’s desk Tuesday. But there’s little hope that a Homeland Security funding bill is actually coming. ... Read full article

House votes to end partial shutdown, temporarily fund Homeland Security

The Hill 2026-02-03 19:10:57


                            House votes to end partial shutdown, temporarily fund Homeland Security Author: Emily Brooks, Al Weaver
The House on Tuesday voted to end a partial government shutdown, funding the bulk of the federal agencies and providing 10 more days of funding for the Department of Homeland Security as Democrats make demands for reforms to immigration enforcement. The 217-2… ... Read full article

U.S. shoots down suspected Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier

The Washington Post 2026-02-03 18:47:45


                            U.S. shoots down suspected Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier Author: Alex Horton
The White House said the aircraft was “acting aggressively” when it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was sent to the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran. ... Read full article

Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon?

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 18:36:51


                            Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon? Author: Justin Salhani
Analysts suggest Hezbollah will act only under extreme circumstances or if Iran faces existential regional threats. ... Read full article

US military shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached ship

USA Today 2026-02-03 18:32:05+00:00


                            US military shoots down Iranian drone that 'aggressively' approached ship Author: Cybele Mayes-Osterman
The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone that approached a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday. ... Read full article

Activists in Minneapolis are arrested while trailing immigration agents

Associated Press 2026-02-03 18:16:33


                            Activists in Minneapolis are arrested while trailing immigration agents Author: Ryan Murphy, Sarah Raza, Steve Karnowski
Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis. It's a sign tensions have not eased since the departure of a high-profile commander. At least one person wearing an anti-ICE message was hand… ... Read full article

Trump’s latest argument on the Epstein files was predictable

MSNBC 2026-02-03 18:03:00


                            Trump’s latest argument on the Epstein files was predictable Author: Ryan Teague Beckwith
He’s leaning heavily on a scandal playbook he’s used before, but it’s getting diminishing returns. ... Read full article

US carrier shoots down Iranian drone and armed boats threaten US tanker as tensions with Iran escalate

CNN 2026-02-03 17:58:18


                            US carrier shoots down Iranian drone and armed boats threaten US tanker as tensions with Iran escalate Author: Natasha Bertrand
A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively approached” the ship in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday hours before two gunboats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps approached a US-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and th… ... Read full article

US military says it shot down an Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 17:56:32


                            US military says it shot down an Iranian drone in Arabian Sea Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article

US military says it shot down Iranian drone

Associated Press 2026-02-03 17:45:24


                            US military says it shot down Iranian drone Author:
U.S. Central Command says a U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. In an emailed statement Tuesday, U.S. Central Command says the drone “aggressively approached” the a… ... Read full article

Pirro appears to walk back threats to arrest gun owners in DC

Politico 2026-02-03 17:39:35+00:00


                            Pirro appears to walk back threats to arrest gun owners in DC Author: Jacob Wendler
The US attorney previously said anyone who brought a firearm to Washington would go to jail. ... Read full article

Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support

The Washington Post 2026-02-03 17:34:42


                            Pentagon warns Scouts to restore ‘core values’ or lose military support Author: Tara Copp, David Ovalle
The relationship dates back decades, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized the organization for allowing girls to join and changing its name from Boy Scouts. ... Read full article

OBAMA’S CHINESE BABY BUMP: Obama Encouraged Chinese Birth Tourism Inside the U.S.

Breitbart News 2026-02-03 17:31:25


                            OBAMA’S CHINESE BABY BUMP: Obama Encouraged Chinese Birth Tourism Inside the U.S. Author: Katherine Hamilton
Birth tourism from Communist China “exploded” under the watch of former President Barack Obama, allowing Chinese nationals — including CCP officials — to have babies in the U.S. and claim birthright citizenship, according to Peter Schweizer's "The Invisible C… ... Read full article

Cracker Barrel clarifies viral employee dining rule policy

USA Today 2026-02-03 17:23:08+00:00


                            Cracker Barrel clarifies viral employee dining rule policy Author: Melina Khan
Cracker Barrel is responding to a report that it wants employees to eat at Cracker Barrel locations while traveling. ... Read full article

Susan Lucci talks grieving loss of husband of 52 years, 41 years on 'All My Children'

USA Today 2026-02-03 17:09:05+00:00


                            Susan Lucci talks grieving loss of husband of 52 years, 41 years on 'All My Children' Author: Clare Mulroy
There's joy in Susan Lucci's memoir "La Lucci," but there's also grief. The soap star talks mourning both her husband and her role as Erica Kane. ... Read full article

Best Super Bowl commercials of all time: Ad Meter winners through the years

USA Today 2026-02-03 17:05:02+00:00


                            Best Super Bowl commercials of all time: Ad Meter winners through the years Author: Gabe Lacques
Who will win USA TODAY Ad Meter for the best commercial of 2026? ... Read full article

Thune: Senate GOP will discuss using ‘standing filibuster’ to help pass voting reform

The Hill 2026-02-03 16:54:24


                            Thune: Senate GOP will discuss using ‘standing filibuster’ to help pass voting reform Author: Alexander Bolton
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Tuesday that Republican senators will discuss employing a seldom-used interpretation of the Senate Rules to require that Democrats actively hold the Sente floor with continuous debate — a so-called standing f… ... Read full article

Lindsey Vonn is not about to let a torn ACL stop her Olympic comeback

USA Today 2026-02-03 16:52:51+00:00


                            Lindsey Vonn is not about to let a torn ACL stop her Olympic comeback Author: Nancy Armour
For Lindsey Vonn, the pain of regret will always be worse for than any physical pain. That's why she's decided to ski at the Olympics on a torn ACL. ... Read full article

Nares, spines, gaits and loins: Hunting for canine perfection at Westminster

The Washington Post 2026-02-03 16:48:20


                            Nares, spines, gaits and loins: Hunting for canine perfection at Westminster Author: Maura Judkis
The dog-show dogs are adorable, splendid, perfect … and often kind of hard to tell apart? We asked a judge to talk us through how to see — and feel — for a champion. ... Read full article

Sarah Ferguson emails to Jeffrey Epstein show increasing desperation

BBC News 2026-02-03 16:37:21.2335227


                            Sarah Ferguson emails to Jeffrey Epstein show increasing desperation Author: BBC News
The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone". ... Read full article

Thune rejects Trump’s call for GOP to take over and ‘nationalize’ elections

The Hill 2026-02-03 16:14:02


                            Thune rejects Trump’s call for GOP to take over and ‘nationalize’ elections Author: Alexander Bolton
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday rejected President Trump’s call for Republicans in Washington to “nationalize” voting in the United States and “take over” the management of elections in 15 states. Thune said that while he strongly suppor… ... Read full article

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

BBC News 2026-02-03 16:07:22.5007743


                            Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified Author: BBC News
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release. ... Read full article

Israel-Palestine head of Human Right Watch quits over ‘blocked’ report

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 16:02:48


                            Israel-Palestine head of Human Right Watch quits over ‘blocked’ report Author: Mohamed Hassan
Omar Shakir, who has worked for the rights group for more than 10 years, says he has lost faith in the organisation. ... Read full article

Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows

The Washington Post 2026-02-03 15:54:09


                            Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows Author: Maham Javaid, Álvaro Valiño, Amaya Verde
Even in the scale of global attacks on civilians and crackdowns on dissent, the magnitude of Iran’s violence against protesters stands out. ... Read full article

Lindsey Vonn 'had a feeling' her injury was bad, but still hasn't cried

USA Today 2026-02-03 15:53:05+00:00


                            Lindsey Vonn 'had a feeling' her injury was bad, but still hasn't cried Author: Jordan Mendoza
At a news conference on Tuesday, Lindsey Vonn shared her initial thoughts when the injury happened— and a startling revelation. ... Read full article

DHS watchdog investigating use of force by ICE

Politico 2026-02-03 15:46:04+00:00


                            DHS watchdog investigating use of force by ICE Author: Jacob Wendler
Congressional Democrats urged the inspector general to conduct its review “expeditiously.” ... Read full article

Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say

CNN 2026-02-03 15:08:51


                            Your obsession with ‘Heated Rivalry’ is about much more than sex, therapists say Author:
A TV show about two professional hockey players who fall for each other, “Heated Rivalry” is dismantling stereotypes about sexuality, desire and love, all while making consent look so sexy. ... Read full article

Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'

BBC News 2026-02-03 14:22:26.8747808


                            Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous' Author: BBC News
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony. ... Read full article

Austin Applebee: Australia boy, 13, describes swim to save family

BBC News 2026-02-03 14:22:23.4849995


                            Austin Applebee: Australia boy, 13, describes swim to save family Author: BBC News
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia. ... Read full article

US Winter Olympics hospitality space changed from ‘Ice House’ to ‘Winter House’ following anti-ICE protests

CNN 2026-02-03 13:55:35


                            US Winter Olympics hospitality space changed from ‘Ice House’ to ‘Winter House’ following anti-ICE protests Author: Issy Ronald
Three US Olympic bodies have changed the name of their shared athlete hospitality space at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics from “Ice House” to “Winter House,” following widespread protests in both Italy and the US over the role and conduct of Immigrati… ... Read full article

Disney's Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO

Associated Press 2026-02-03 13:53:54


                            Disney's Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as CEO Author: Michelle Chapman
Disney is naming parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger. D’Amaro has served as Disney Experiences Chairman, spearheading efforts for the company’s theme parks, cruises and resorts. The decision on the next chief executive at Disney come… ... Read full article

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 13:46:15


                            Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter? Author: Sarah Shamim
The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week. ... Read full article

'Today' host Savannah Guthrie seeks prayers for missing mom in Arizona

Associated Press 2026-02-03 13:20:15


                            'Today' host Savannah Guthrie seeks prayers for missing mom in Arizona Author: Jacques Billeaud, Sejal Govindarao
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring her mother home. Authorities in Arizona believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will. In a social media post, Savannah Guthrie said "raise … ... Read full article

Modi, Trump announce India-US ‘trade deal’: What we know and what we don’t

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-03 13:17:26


                            Modi, Trump announce India-US ‘trade deal’: What we know and what we don’t Author: Yashraj Sharma
US president says deal reached with India after Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. But details are scarce. ... Read full article

Live updates: House votes could end government shutdown; Trump, Colombian leader to meet

The Hill 2026-02-03 13:15:11


                            Live updates: House votes could end government shutdown; Trump, Colombian leader to meet Author: The Hill Staff
House Republicans could end the partial government shutdown on Tuesday, as the lower chamber gears up for votes on a five-bill minibus and a two-week continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A razor-thin margin and Democrats’ r… ... Read full article

There are many famous names in the Epstein files

CNN 2026-02-03 11:43:43


                            There are many famous names in the Epstein files Author: Zachary B. Wolf, Michael Williams, Austin Culpepper
The major headlines from the latest dump of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein focus on Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and the former Prince Andrew, among others. And rightly so. Those names are sprinkled throughout the… ... Read full article

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