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Federal immigration enforcement has continued across the U.S. through quieter, disruptive raids and arrests that fuel fear and interrupt daily life despite reduced media attention.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Federal immigration enforcement has continued across the U.S. through quieter, disruptive raids and arrests that fuel fear and interrupt daily life despite reduced media attention.
White House officials deflected blame after a racist video of the Obamas was posted on Trump's Truth Social, prompting internal speculation over who posted it.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
White House officials deflected blame after a racist video of the Obamas was posted on Trump's Truth Social, prompting internal speculation over who posted it.
An immigration detainee in Minnesota suffered severe brain injuries after being beaten by ICE officers, and federal authorities have declined to investigate excessive-force claims.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
An immigration detainee in Minnesota suffered severe brain injuries after being beaten by ICE officers, and federal authorities have declined to investigate excessive-force claims.
President Trump posted a Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, drawing accusations of naked racism and prompting delayed deletion.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
President Trump posted a Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, drawing accusations of naked racism and prompting delayed deletion.
Bill Maher mocked defenses of Trump's racist Obama-as-apes post, ridiculing the 'cartoon' excuse and labeling defenders as hypocrites with a provocative analogy.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Bill Maher mocked defenses of Trump's racist Obama-as-apes post, ridiculing the 'cartoon' excuse and labeling defenders as hypocrites with a provocative analogy.
Bad Bunny will deliver a fun, dance-centered, Spanish-language Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his presence alone conveys political weight due to his activism.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Bad Bunny will deliver a fun, dance-centered, Spanish-language Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his presence alone conveys political weight due to his activism.
Kevin Warsh nominated to replace Powell; viewed as more hawkish, raising questions about inflation focus and ability to resist political pressure.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Kevin Warsh nominated to replace Powell; viewed as more hawkish, raising questions about inflation focus and ability to resist political pressure.
Frank Bisignano rapidly improved SSA leadership and operations, restoring 24/7 website access and sharply reducing phone wait times using private-sector methods.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Frank Bisignano rapidly improved SSA leadership and operations, restoring 24/7 website access and sharply reducing phone wait times using private-sector methods.
Fundraising for Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick plummeted after her Nov. 19 indictment, while legal expenses increased amid federal charges and House ethics scrutiny.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Fundraising for Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick plummeted after her Nov. 19 indictment, while legal expenses increased amid federal charges and House ethics scrutiny.
Donald Trump urged federal takeover of state-run elections, escalating efforts to cast doubt on election integrity despite lacking constitutional authority.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Donald Trump urged federal takeover of state-run elections, escalating efforts to cast doubt on election integrity despite lacking constitutional authority.
A concentrated credit-card market with few issuers and two dominant networks causes high prices and rising interest-rate markups for consumers and small businesses.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM
A concentrated credit-card market with few issuers and two dominant networks causes high prices and rising interest-rate markups for consumers and small businesses.
U.S. politics remains chaotic as Texas' 2026 primary heats up with a contentious Democratic Senate race and Congress faces ongoing spending standoffs.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
U.S. politics remains chaotic as Texas' 2026 primary heats up with a contentious Democratic Senate race and Congress faces ongoing spending standoffs.
A White House staffer posted a racially offensive video on Trump's account, prompting deletion after bipartisan backlash and claims it was posted in error.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:39 AM
A White House staffer posted a racially offensive video on Trump's account, prompting deletion after bipartisan backlash and claims it was posted in error.
President Trump reposted a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, drawing bipartisan condemnation and calls for removal.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:29 AM
President Trump reposted a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, drawing bipartisan condemnation and calls for removal.
Gus Kenworthy wrote an anti-ICE message in urine on social media; the IOC said it does not regulate personal social media posts.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Gus Kenworthy wrote an anti-ICE message in urine on social media; the IOC said it does not regulate personal social media posts.
JD Vance was booed by the Milan crowd at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, but NBC's US broadcast omitted the boos.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
JD Vance was booed by the Milan crowd at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, but NBC's US broadcast omitted the boos.
Bill and Hillary Clinton requested their congressional depositions on ties to Jeffrey Epstein be held publicly to prevent political weaponization and ensure transparency.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Bill and Hillary Clinton requested their congressional depositions on ties to Jeffrey Epstein be held publicly to prevent political weaponization and ensure transparency.
Cuts to international aid and donor funding are projected to cause millions of additional deaths and dramatically worsen refugee food security and child malnutrition.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Cuts to international aid and donor funding are projected to cause millions of additional deaths and dramatically worsen refugee food security and child malnutrition.
Trump's Board of Peace will meet in Washington on February 19 to oversee Gaza governance and fund reconstruction amid Israel's genocide in the enclave.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Trump's Board of Peace will meet in Washington on February 19 to oversee Gaza governance and fund reconstruction amid Israel's genocide in the enclave.
Donald Trump threatened to 'nationalize' elections in 15 states, prompting legal preparedness and injunctions to protect ballot tabulation and free, fair voting.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Donald Trump threatened to 'nationalize' elections in 15 states, prompting legal preparedness and injunctions to protect ballot tabulation and free, fair voting.
President Trump's Truth Social post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates was deleted after bipartisan backlash and blamed on an erroneous staffer posting.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:03 AM
President Trump's Truth Social post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates was deleted after bipartisan backlash and blamed on an erroneous staffer posting.
Federal charges against Don Lemon backfired, prompting legal pushback while significantly increasing his audience, platform, and high-profile interview access.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Federal charges against Don Lemon backfired, prompting legal pushback while significantly increasing his audience, platform, and high-profile interview access.
The Pentagon is ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard, citing institutional bias, viewpoint diversity concerns, and a 'woke' culture that undercuts its mission.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The Pentagon is ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard, citing institutional bias, viewpoint diversity concerns, and a 'woke' culture that undercuts its mission.
U.S. envoys and Iran met in Muscat for nearly eight hours with Oman mediating, as Trump signals willingness to negotiate while warning of steep consequences.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:18 AM
U.S. envoys and Iran met in Muscat for nearly eight hours with Oman mediating, as Trump signals willingness to negotiate while warning of steep consequences.
A federal judge ordered a temporary two-week resumption of federal funding for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel project to prevent a construction halt.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A federal judge ordered a temporary two-week resumption of federal funding for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel project to prevent a construction halt.