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Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into a local hospital “in an abundance of caution” after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” a spokesperson said
McConnell hospitalized
Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team.
www.politico.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into a local hospital “in an abundance of caution” after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” a spokesperson said
ICE is demanding the employment records at a Maine jail after a sheriff openly criticized immigration agents for arresting one of his guards
ICE demanded Maine sheriff’s employment records following his criticism of arrest
The subpoena came a day after Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce blasted immigration agents for arresting one of his guards.
www.bangordailynews.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
ICE is demanding the employment records at a Maine jail after a sheriff openly criticized immigration agents for arresting one of his guards
A Lions fan grabbed by DK Metcalf has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL player, Chad Johnson, Shannon Sharpe's media company
Lions fan grabbed by DK Metcalf sues for $100M in defamation case
Kennedy's lawyer Jon Marko announced the suit for defamation, negligence and other claims after Kenney was “branded a racist in national media."
www.fox2detroit.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
A Lions fan grabbed by DK Metcalf has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL player, Chad Johnson, Shannon Sharpe's media company
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Not only is it Black History Month. It’s also its 100th anniversary!!
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Not only is it Black History Month. It’s also its 100th anniversary!!
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
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I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I have confirmed the gist of this report out of federal court in Minnesota today from a source familiar.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
If you have more information about the District of Minnesota—either the court or the U.S. Attorney's Office—and how they are handling all of this, please reach out. I am at crg.32 on Signal.
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This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
February 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM
This is unreal. An AUSA talking like that in open court is about as close as you can come to a total breakdown. Never heard of anything like it.
MILAN (AP) — 2028 LA Olympics soccer will be hosted by New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Diego and San Jose.
February 3, 2026 at 1:08 PM
MILAN (AP) — 2028 LA Olympics soccer will be hosted by New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Diego and San Jose.
French police raided the offices of Elon Musk’s X and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions
Paris Prosecutors Raid X Office, Summon Elon Musk For Questioning
The raid could further increase tensions between Europe and the U.S. over big tech and free speech.
www.huffpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
French police raided the offices of Elon Musk’s X and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is missing in Arizona in what police believe was an abduction from her home while she slept, sheriff says
Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, missing in Arizona; "I believe she was abducted," sheriff says
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
www.cbsnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:53 AM
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is missing in Arizona in what police believe was an abduction from her home while she slept, sheriff says
Bill and Hillary Clinton now agree to testify before Congress
Bill and Hillary Clinton now agree to testify before Congress
It's a stunning change of heart for the former first couple as a contempt vote loomed.
www.politico.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Bill and Hillary Clinton now agree to testify before Congress
James Talarico has released a statement regarding a claim that he called former Rep. Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man"
February 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
James Talarico has released a statement regarding a claim that he called former Rep. Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man"
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Join us Thursday for a rally to #SaveThePost!! The rally will run from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1301 K St. NW!!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
February 2, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Join us Thursday for a rally to #SaveThePost!! The rally will run from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1301 K St. NW!!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
How the Supreme Court secretly made itself even more secretive
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
How the Supreme Court Secretly Made Itself Even More Secretive
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM
How the Supreme Court secretly made itself even more secretive
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
Amid calls to increase transparency and revelations about the court’s inner workings, the chief justice imposed nondisclosure agreements on clerks and employees.
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Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
on.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
A new trailer for “Michael,” starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, is out:
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A new trailer for “Michael,” starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, is out:
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter weather.
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, predicting 6 more weeks of winter weather.
“Oh! The Grammy goes to Luther Vandross!” - Cher
February 2, 2026 at 4:27 AM
“Oh! The Grammy goes to Luther Vandross!” - Cher
The trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is out:
February 2, 2026 at 1:51 AM
The trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is out:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after a backlash from performers.
February 1, 2026 at 11:45 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after a backlash from performers.
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A note from our editors:
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
A note from our editors:
"The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez."
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
"The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez."
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Corruption, plain and simple.
Steve Witkoff, David Sacks, and Howard Lutnick must testify in front of Congress.
And Congress needs to grow a spine and put a stop to Trump’s crypto corruption.
Steve Witkoff, David Sacks, and Howard Lutnick must testify in front of Congress.
And Congress needs to grow a spine and put a stop to Trump’s crypto corruption.
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Corruption, plain and simple.
Steve Witkoff, David Sacks, and Howard Lutnick must testify in front of Congress.
And Congress needs to grow a spine and put a stop to Trump’s crypto corruption.
Steve Witkoff, David Sacks, and Howard Lutnick must testify in front of Congress.
And Congress needs to grow a spine and put a stop to Trump’s crypto corruption.
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The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Florida mandates driver's license tests must be taken in English, eliminates other languages
This change will begin on Friday, Feb. 6
This change will begin on Friday, Feb. 6
Florida mandates driver's license tests must be taken in English, eliminates other languages
Starting Feb. 6, all printed tests in multiple languages and interpreter services for oral exams will be removed throughout the state.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Florida mandates driver's license tests must be taken in English, eliminates other languages
This change will begin on Friday, Feb. 6
This change will begin on Friday, Feb. 6