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President Trump reposted a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, prompting bipartisan outrage, a White House defense, deletion, and claims of staff error.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
President Trump reposted a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, prompting bipartisan outrage, a White House defense, deletion, and claims of staff error.
President Trump urged FCC approval of Nexstar's $3.5 billion merger with Tegna, framing it as increased competition against 'fake news' national TV networks.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
President Trump urged FCC approval of Nexstar's $3.5 billion merger with Tegna, framing it as increased competition against 'fake news' national TV networks.
Hundreds of Antioch middle and high school students walked out to protest U.S. immigration enforcement actions and detentions, chanting against ICE and showing solidarity.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Hundreds of Antioch middle and high school students walked out to protest U.S. immigration enforcement actions and detentions, chanting against ICE and showing solidarity.
The Netflix–Warner Bros. merger risks creating an unrivaled subscription streaming monopoly that could harm consumers and content creators.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The Netflix–Warner Bros. merger risks creating an unrivaled subscription streaming monopoly that could harm consumers and content creators.
Nithya Raman is challenging Mayor Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor, campaigning on housing, homelessness, transparency, and street safety while aligning with DSA and YIMBY.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Nithya Raman is challenging Mayor Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor, campaigning on housing, homelessness, transparency, and street safety while aligning with DSA and YIMBY.
Senior officials, including Kash Patel, halted an FBI blood-spatter civil-rights probe into Ms. Good's killing to avoid contradicting Trump's claim.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Senior officials, including Kash Patel, halted an FBI blood-spatter civil-rights probe into Ms. Good's killing to avoid contradicting Trump's claim.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer requested records tied to companies partially owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband after reported valuation jumps.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
House Oversight Chairman James Comer requested records tied to companies partially owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband after reported valuation jumps.
President Trump posted and later deleted a Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, prompting bipartisan outrage and debate over racism.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
President Trump posted and later deleted a Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, prompting bipartisan outrage and debate over racism.
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.