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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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Crime|Political|US|World

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders

The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the U.S.

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders
Political|US|World

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection

DC Mayor Bowser, who walked a tightrope with Trump, won’t seek reelection
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions

A health care proposal circulated by the White House in recent days is running into Republican divisions on the issue

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September

U.S. producer prices rebounded in September as the cost of energy goods surged and producers passed on some tariffs.

Rising energy costs lift US producer prices in September
Business|Science|Technology

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws

Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws
Crime|Political|US

Democratic congressman's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics

A federal lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses the Trump administration’s top housing regulator of abusing his position to misuse private mortgage records belonging to Swalwell and other Democratic critics of the Republican president

Democratic congressman's lawsuit claims Trump housing official abused post to target Trump critics
Crime|Political|US

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video

FBI seeking to schedule interviews with Democratic lawmakers in controversial video
Environment|Health|Political

Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution

The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources

Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution
Business|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden

Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden

Trump administration moves to reinterview refugees admitted to US under Biden
Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people

Why women’s soccer is so important to queer people
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela

The United States' top military officer is visiting American troops in Puerto Rico and on a Navy warship in the region

Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela
Business|Economy|World

USDA expects deals on farmer aid, Chinese soy buys within weeks

The Trump administration expects to announce an aid package for U.S. farmers within two weeks and a deal on Chinese soybean purchases, U.S.

USDA expects deals on farmer aid, Chinese soy buys within weeks
Arts|Business|Political|World

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics

As the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful

Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful

Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful
Business|Economy|Finance

What we know and don’t know about DOGE’s reported demise

What we know and don’t know about DOGE’s reported demise

What we know and don’t know about DOGE’s reported demise
Americas|Europe|Political|World

In Geneva, US and Ukraine officials report progress on ending Russia's war but offer few specifics

Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they've made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war

In Geneva, US and Ukraine officials report progress on ending Russia's war but offer few specifics
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist, ramping up pressure

The United States on Monday formally designated Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, layering additional terrorism-related

US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist, ramping up pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US senators say Trump has failed to prevent Russian LNG from helping fund war in Ukraine

Four Democratic U.S. senators

US senators say Trump has failed to prevent Russian LNG from helping fund war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

U.S.

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
Business|Political|World

Trump administration cannot expand rapid deportations, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court on Saturday declined to clear the way for U.S.

Trump administration cannot expand rapid deportations, US appeals court rules
Business|Economy|Environment|World

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott

The Group of 20 summit in South Africa has ended with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Union asks judge to order Trump officials to fund US consumer watchdog

A federal employees' union on Sunday asked a federal judge to order the Trump administration to fund the top U.S. consumer watchdog, weeks after the agency said its cash could run out by

Union asks judge to order Trump officials to fund US consumer watchdog
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity

International airlines are canceling flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots about security risks and increased military activity

Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity
Election|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in US thrown into legal limbo by Trump immigration crackdown

Kateryna Golizdra has survived six months in legal limbo - so far.

Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in US thrown into legal limbo by Trump immigration crackdown
Business|World

Trump officials' meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal

U.S. officials and lawmakers are increasingly concerned about a meeting last month in which representatives of the Trump administration met with

Trump officials' meeting with Russian in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal
Crime|Political|World

US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say

The United States is poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the

US to launch new phase of Venezuela operations, sources say
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US opposition

World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies have broken with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa despite opposition from the United States

Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US opposition
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine

An American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago

Key elements in Trump’s 28-point peace proposal and why much of it is unacceptable for Ukraine
Economy|Political|US|World

Judges block Trump from cutting hundreds of millions in grants to cities, counties

A pair of federal judges on Friday separately blocked President Donald Trump's administration from unilaterally imposing new conditions on hundreds of millions in U.S.

Judges block Trump from cutting hundreds of millions in grants to cities, counties
Health|Political|Science|World

Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports

The U.S.

Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports
Crime|Political|World

Chicago rejects DOJ grants tied to Trump's immigration policies

Chicago will not apply for federal community violence intervention grants after the Trump administration reshaped the program to focus on law enforcement and immigration,

Chicago rejects DOJ grants tied to Trump's immigration policies
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing information to help ICE with deportations

Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing information to help ICE with deportations

Federal judge blocks IRS from sharing information to help ICE with deportations
Travel|World

FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over 'worsening security situation'

The Federal Aviation Administration has warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela “due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity.”

FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over 'worsening security situation'
Business|Health|Political|US|World

Lawmakers urge US to enforce Biden wheelchair air travel rules

A group of U.S.

Lawmakers urge US to enforce Biden wheelchair air travel rules
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

Barbara Lee has been Oakland’s mayor for half a year

Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away
Education|US

Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally

The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States

Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal

Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for Ukraine Deal
Education|Political|World

Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department

The Trump administration is steaming forward on its plan to dismantle the Education Department

Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

New US rules say countries with DEI policies are infringing human rights

U.S. officials will consider enforcement of affirmative action policies and state subsidies for abortion as infringements when compiling the

New US rules say countries with DEI policies are infringing human rights
Europe|World

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service, Szabad Európa, has ceased operations after the Trump administration decided to cut its funding

Radio Free Europe's Hungarian service shuts down after Trump funding cuts
Arts|Crime|Political|World

What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files

The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein

What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as "federal public benefits," barring undocumented immigrants and some noncitizens from receiving them

Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts

The Trump administration has announced new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades

The Latest: Trump administration plans for new oil drilling off California and Florida coasts