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ICE Is A Paramilitary Force, And Those Don’t End Well
Erica De Bruin · Techdirt
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. As the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement have intensified over the past year, politicians and journalists alike have begun referring…
Federal AgenciesImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 11:45 PM

Donald Trump Willing to Dedicate Federal Resources to Hunt for Nancy Guthrie
TMZ Staff · TMZ
President Donald Trump says he's willing to put even more federal resources forward in order to help Savannah Guthrie's missing mother ... and, he says he even plans to call Savannah later in the day. POTUS answered several questions from reporters…
Donald Trump
Feb 3, 2026, 11:45 PM

Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections
Michelle Stoddart, Emily Chang, Alexandra Hutzler · ABC News
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that somebody should "take over" some state elections, repeating his his controversial calls to 'nationalize' voting.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadershipVoting Rights
Feb 3, 2026, 11:42 PM

Donald Trump To Sit Down With Anchor Tom Llamas For Super Bowl Pregame And ‘Nightly News’ Interview
Ted Johnson · Deadline
Donald Trump will sit down for an interview with NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas, with a portion of the interview set to air as part of the network’s Super Bowl pre-game coverage on Sunday. This will be Llamas first interview with Trump since becoming anch…
Donald TrumpInterviewsMedia & Communications
Feb 3, 2026, 11:40 PM

WATCH: Brothers of Renee Good speak in Washington after deadly ICE shooting
ABC News
Renee Good's brothers spoke at a forum in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, weeks after the fatal shooting of Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis in January.
ICE Controversies & ResistanceSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 11:24 PM

WATCH: Icicles form on fountain at Disney World in Florida
ABC News
It was so cold in Central Florida over the weekend that icicles formed on the fountain in front of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.
Feb 3, 2026, 11:17 PM
**WARNING GRAPHIC** Autopsy photos reveal his neck injuries...
The-express.com
**WARNING GRAPHIC** Autopsy photos reveal his neck injuries...
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CALLS FOR TESTIMONY...
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Feb 3, 2026, 11:16 PM

Trump Attacks Kaitlan Collins Again As CNN Anchor Asks About Epstein Survivors: You Are The Worst Reporter …I Don’t Think I’ve Ever Seen You Smile”
Dominic Patten · Deadline
A question to Donald Trump today from Kaitlan Collins about the recently released and heavily redacted Epstein Files really got under POTUS’ notoriously thin skin. The immediate result was an unhinged Trump once again demeaning the CNN anchor as she asked him…
Donald TrumpMedia & CommunicationsMedia Criticism
Feb 3, 2026, 10:56 PM
Trump’s New Threats to American Elections
David A. Graham · The Atlantic
The reasons to worry about election integrity are becoming more urgent.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsVoting Rights
Feb 3, 2026, 10:48 PM
What Washington Landmark Will Donald Trump Destroy Next?
Alexandra Petri · The Atlantic
No building is safe.
Donald TrumpVanity Rebranding
Feb 3, 2026, 10:37 PM

A victory for Haitian immigrants, briefly explained
Cameron Peters · Vox
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration’s attempt to end deportation …
ICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 10:21 PM

DEPUTY AG: NOT A CRIME TO PARTY WITH JEFFREY...
Craig Hoyle · The-independent.com
DEPUTY AG: NOT A CRIME TO PARTY WITH JEFFREY...
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'[TRUMP] KNOWS A LOT OF THESE PEOPLE'...
CALLS FOR TESTIMONY...
CLINTONS TO SING...
EPSTEIN: 'I've …
Legal & Justice
Feb 3, 2026, 9:43 PM

Federal Agents Left Behind “Death Cards” After Capturing Immigrants
Nick Turse · The Intercept
ICE agents dropped customized ace of spades playing cards, recalling a practice by U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War.
The post Federal Agents Left Behind “Death Cards” After Capturing Immigrants appeared first on The Intercept.
Federal AgenciesImmigrationLaw EnforcementSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 9:26 PM

ICE Director Says Officers Are Now Allowed To Make Arrests Without Warrants
Tim Cushing · Techdirt
The administration’s racist goon squads have absolutely been steamrolling the Constitution since Trump’s return to office. When ICE et al started roving throughout the nation looking for anyone non-white enough to be foreign, all rights were considered expend…
Civil RightsFederal AgenciesGovernment & AdministrationImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 8:23 PM

Senators Open Netflix Hearing With Serious Concerns Over Warner Bros. Deal: “Extraordinary In Both Scale And Potential Consequence”
Ted Johnson · Deadline
As Netflix co-CEO faced a Senate subcommittee over its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., lawmakers in both parties pressed serious concerns over the combination, citing in particular the streaming giant’s dominance. The chair of the Senate Judiciary antit…
AntitrustCongressCongressional Investigations
Feb 3, 2026, 7:53 PM

The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's Killings
Ali Winston · Wired
Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.
Federal AgenciesICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationLaw EnforcementSecurity Incidents
Feb 3, 2026, 7:52 PM
This Is What Putin Thinks of Trump’s Peace Talks
Simon Shuster · The Atlantic
President Trump asked Putin to hold off attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which has been gripped by bitter cold. Putin showed his contempt by launching a massive overnight attack.
Foreign Policy & InternationalInterstate WarNational SecuritySecurity & IntelligenceUkraine
Feb 3, 2026, 7:35 PM
Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
MATT BROWN and TERRY TANG · Yahoo Entertainment
Operation Catahoula Crunch, also known as Swamp Sweep, in Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security's approach to naming immigrant enforcement...
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 7:22 PM

Families of dead and missing Iranian protesters detail human rights abuses
Sarah Baniak, Somayeh Malekian · ABC News
Thousands of protesters were killed during a crackdown, activists said.
Middle EastProtestsSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 7:13 PM

The Take: Will the US force regime change in Cuba?
Al Jazeera English
US president wages maximum pressure campaign on Cuba’s already faltering economy.
Donald TrumpEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalSanctions
Feb 3, 2026, 6:53 PM

Next-gen nuclear reactors safe enough to skip full environmental reviews, says Trump admin
Brandon Vigliarolo · Theregister.com
DoE trims NEPA paperwork for advanced reactors
The Department of Energy says advanced nuclear reactor designs - many of which have so far existed mainly at the experimental, testing, or demonstration stage - generally pose limited environmental risk and can q…
EnergyEnvironmentFederal AgenciesGovernment OperationsStatements
Feb 3, 2026, 6:40 PM
An F-35 stealth fighter shot down an Iranian drone flying toward a US Navy aircraft carrier
Jake Epstein · Business Insider
A defense official said the drone's intent was unclear. It was shot down after it "unnecessarily maneuvered" toward the carrier.
Middle EastMilitaryNational SecuritySecurity IncidentsUS-Iran War
Feb 3, 2026, 6:15 PM

What would be the impact of a US attack on Iran?
Ali A Ghareh Daghi · Al Jazeera English
Whatever post-attack scenario unfolds in Iran - regime consolidation or turmoil - the region would suffer.
IranMiddle EastMilitaryNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Feb 3, 2026, 6:07 PM

Judge Censored an ICE Agent’s Face Over “Threats.” His Info Was a Google Search Away.
Seth Stern · The Intercept
Unsealed transcript reveals a judge bought the DOJ’s arguments about “bounties” on an ICE agent, when his name and location were on LinkedIn.
The post Judge Censored an ICE Agent’s Face Over “Threats.” His Info Was a Google Search Away. appeared first on The …
CensorshipFederal AgenciesFree SpeechLaw EnforcementLegal & Justice
Feb 3, 2026, 6:04 PM

“Serves Him Right”: MAGA Influencer Detained By ICE After Saying Only “Crooks” Get Deported
Lei RV · Boredpanda.com
Júnior Pena, a Brazilian influencer known for his outspoken support of ICE, was detained by the agency after reportedly missing a court hearing related to legalizing his stay.
ImmigrationLegal & JusticePersonal LegalSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 5:57 PM

MN Police Chief Intervenes To Free A US Citizen Arrested By Federal Officers
Tim Cushing · Techdirt
No doubt this will be spun as some form of Minnesota-specific obstruction, but until that happens, let’s just appreciate the fact that not all cops are willing to be appendages of the Trump administration’s bigoted migrant purge. Here are the details, courtes…
ICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationLaw EnforcementLegal & JusticeSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 5:28 PM
Pope Orders Trump Ally’s Face Removed From Restored Church Fresco
Janna Brancolini · Daily Beast
The Roman diocese headed by Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has ordered a church in Rome to fix a fresco of an angel that was updated to bear a suspicious...
Feb 3, 2026, 5:21 PM

WATCH: Possible biological lab found inside Las Vegas home, FBI says
ABC News
Investigators are working to determine what substances were found inside a home described as a possible biological lab, with over 1,000 samples sent for testing, authorities said.
Criminal CasesFederal AgenciesLaw EnforcementSecurity Incidents
Feb 3, 2026, 5:12 PM

Patti LuPone Makes Fiery Speech From Carnegie Hall Stage Urging Protection Of Kennedy Center From Donald Trump
Greg Evans · Deadline
Patti LuPone brought her Carnegie Hall concert to a close last night – and the New York audience to its feet – with a fervent call to protect the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. from President Donald Trump. After a two-hour show that included virtually no o…
Vanity Rebranding
Feb 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

More Corruption Allegations Levied at Trump Over Newly Revealed UAE Crypto Deal
Kyle Torpey · Gizmodo.com
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy called the reported deal “mind-blowing corruption.”
Donald TrumpEthics
Feb 3, 2026, 4:35 PM

House to hold votes on funding package to end partial government shutdown
Lauren Peller · ABC News
The House will hold votes on Tuesday to try to reopen the government after it partially shut down over the weekend.
BudgetCongressPolicy & Legislation
Feb 3, 2026, 3:48 PM

Trump Admin Sued For Defunding the “Most Important Infrastructure Project in the Country”
Ece Yildirim · Gizmodo.com
The project would improve the most heavily traveled portion of the national passenger rail system.
BudgetCivil LitigationLawsuitsLegal & JusticeTransportation
Feb 3, 2026, 3:15 PM

Military stands down troops ordered to prep to deploy to Minneapolis
Steve Beynon · ABC News
The Pentagon has stood down more than 1,500 federal troops placed on alert for potential deployment to Minneapolis, according to two U.S. officials
Crisis & EmergencyMilitaryNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence
Feb 3, 2026, 2:53 PM

Trump family’s $4 billion graft shows no signs of stopping
Heather Digby Parton · Salon
The multibillion-dollar profiteering is snowballing in an anything-goes presidency
Donald TrumpEthics
Feb 3, 2026, 2:25 PM

Don Lemon Recounts Arrest by Federal Agents on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
TMZ Staff · TMZ
Don Lemon is speaking out for the first time about his arrest by the feds ... telling Jimmy Kimmel he was bombarded by agents in an elevator in L.A. and was never given the chance to turn himself in ... all so they could allegedly "embarrass" him.…
Law EnforcementLegal & JusticePersonal Legal
Feb 3, 2026, 2:19 PM

WATCH: Houses washed away in North Carolina's Outer Banks
ABC News
Waterfront houses collapsed into the ocean as a powerful winter storm lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Natural DisastersRegional & StateVanity Rebranding
Feb 3, 2026, 2:16 PM

WATCH: Floridians picking up cold-stunned iguanas amid wintry weather
ABC News
Authorities have given people a special dispensation to bring specimens of the invasive species to collection points.
Regional & StateVanity Rebranding
Feb 3, 2026, 2:16 PM

LIVE: Trump, Petro to meet at the White House after months of tensions
Joseph Stepansky · Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalLeadership
Feb 3, 2026, 2:00 PM

Trump-Petro meeting: Just how icy are US-Colombia relations?
Priyanka Shankar · Al Jazeera English
Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3 amid tensions over drug trafficking.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Feb 3, 2026, 1:48 PM

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?
Sarah Shamim · Al Jazeera English
The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.
Arms ControlForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityNuclear PolicySecurity & Intelligence
Feb 3, 2026, 1:46 PM

Modi, Trump announce India-US ‘trade deal’: What we know and what we don’t
Yashraj Sharma · Al Jazeera English
US president says deal reached with India after Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. But details are scarce.
Donald TrumpEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalTrade
Feb 3, 2026, 1:17 PM

Will Trump gut the Kennedy Center? What to know about his construction plans for the D.C. institution
Associated Press · Ap.org
President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s “not ripping down” the Kennedy Center but insisted the performing arts venue needs to shut down for about two years for construction and other work without patrons coming and going and getting in the way.The commen…
Donald TrumpVanity Rebranding
Feb 3, 2026, 1:08 PM

Russia ready to respond to any US weapons deployment in Greenland: Ryabkov
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
With New START, the last nuclear treaty between Russia and US ending, Moscow says it's ready for more dangerous world.
Arms ControlMilitaryNational SecurityRussiaStatements
Feb 3, 2026, 12:14 PM
The End of the Nuclear-Arms-Control Era
Tom Nichols · The Atlantic
The last significant treaty is about to expire, and Trump isn’t putting anything in its place.
Arms ControlForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityNuclear PolicySecurity & Intelligence
Feb 3, 2026, 12:00 PM

Democrats face a defining choice on immigration
Chauncey DeVega · Salon
Party leaders must decide whether to press their moral advantage or default to performative bipartisanship
Democratic PartyImmigrationLeadershipSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 11:45 AM

States and medical societies are stepping up to fill the CDC’s data void
Lauren J. Young · Scientific American
Dozens of routinely updated CDC databases have gone quiet. Here’s what states and medical societies are doing to preserve U.S. public health
HealthHealth & ScienceHealthcarePublic Health
Feb 3, 2026, 11:30 AM

How Taylor Rehmet upset a MAGA candidate to flip a North Texas Senate district
Alejandro Serrano · Salon
Rehmet won a district Donald Trump carried by 17 points.
Elections & PoliticsRegional & StateState ElectionsTexas
Feb 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
Not enough student-loan borrowers know about this way to get rid of their debt
Ayelet Sheffey · Business Insider
Biden's reforms to the bankruptcy process for student-loan borrowers are working. The main issue: not enough people know about it.
Economy & FinancePolicy & Legislation
Feb 3, 2026, 10:03 AM
Is Trump worse than Biden? Here’s what U.S. voters really think in new poll
Lauren Sforza · nj.com
U.S. voters are split on whether President Donald Trump is handling his job better than his former President Joe Biden.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadershipPolling
Feb 3, 2026, 10:00 AM

Trump Announces Minerals Stockpile Way Too Late for It to Spare Him From Embarrassment by China
Mike Pearl · Gizmodo.com
China whacked Trump on the head with rare earth mineral restrictions during the trade war. He's finally buying a hard hat.
ChinaDonald TrumpEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International
Feb 3, 2026, 10:00 AM
Trump Blames Republican’s U-Turn on His MAGA-Voting Wife
Yahoo Entertainment
Donald Trump
Feb 3, 2026, 10:00 AM

Energy Star has emerged stronger after Trump's EPA tried to end it
Jeff Brady · NPR
The Trump administration tried to end or privatize the government Energy Star efficiency program. But now Trump has signed a budget bill that fully funds the program and leaves it even stronger.
Donald TrumpEnergyEnvironmentFederal AgenciesPolicy & Legislation
Feb 3, 2026, 10:00 AM

Trump Says Cuba Won't "Survive." Just How Many Cubans Will Not Survive?
Jim Vorel · Jezebel
Cuba doesn't have electricity or food, but Trump's executive order claims it's "an unusual and extraordinary threat" to the United States.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Feb 3, 2026, 9:50 AM

Gold and silver prices soared, then plummeted. What’s going on?
John Power · Al Jazeera English
Analysts see various factors at play for price swings, from Trump's unpredictability to distrust in economic systems.
Economy & FinancePrices and Cost of Living
Feb 3, 2026, 9:10 AM

WATCH: David Muir explains why brutal cold brought endangered penguins in from outdoors
ABC News
David Muir shares the extraordinary sight and a message from the Long Island Aquarium's care team.
Vanity Rebranding
Feb 3, 2026, 9:03 AM
Absences and loss of innocence: ICE raids leave behind a heavy weight in Minnesota schools
Chelsea Bailey, CNN · CNN
Minnesota parents and teachers say the ICE arrests are not only robbing students of their opportunity to learn, but also of their innocence.
ICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

‘Melania’ Director Brett Ratner Says It’s “Crazy” He’s Been Embroiled In Epstein Files
Jake Kanter · Deadline
Brett Ratner, director of Amazon MGM Studios documentary Melania, has denied having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after appearing in Department of Justice files on the late sex offender. The millions of documents released by the DoJ featured an image of…
Feb 3, 2026, 8:08 AM

Trump announces plan to sue Harvard for $1bn damages
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
The US president writes on Truth Social that he wants 'nothing further to do, into the future' with the university.
Civil LitigationDonald TrumpLawsuitsLegal & JusticeStatements
Feb 3, 2026, 8:07 AM

Uruguay President Orsi deepens ties with China’s Xi despite Trump threats
Erin Hale · Al Jazeera English
Yamandu Orsi is the first Latin American leader to visit China since the US abducted Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.
ChinaForeign Policy & International
Feb 3, 2026, 7:50 AM

Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard
BBC News
The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.
Civil LitigationDonald TrumpLawsuitsLegal & Justice
Feb 3, 2026, 7:08 AM

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
The Associated Press · NPR
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the Republican leading the probe said an agreement had not yet been finalized.
CongressCongressional InvestigationsLegal & Justice
Feb 3, 2026, 6:55 AM

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians
The Associated Press · NPR
A federal judge on Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal setback.
Federal CourtsICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationLawsuitsLegal & Justice
Feb 3, 2026, 6:38 AM

Trump says Powell probe should continue: 'Take it to the end and see'
Aditi Bharade · Business Insider
Earlier in January, the DOJ served the Federal Reserve subpoenas threatening criminal indictment over the Fed's renovation expenses.
BankingCriminal CasesDOJ ActionsDonald TrumpLegal & Justice
Feb 3, 2026, 5:51 AM

How to tear gas children
Sarah Jeong · The Verge
The day after the second general strike in Minneapolis, the labor unions of Portland, Oregon, marched in solidarity. It was the warmest day that Portland had seen in a while, with sun peeking out from the clouds here and there. Many people had brought their e…
ICE Controversies & ResistanceProtestsSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 5:11 AM

US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants
BBC News
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.
ICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationLawsuitsLegal & JusticeSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 3, 2026, 4:12 AM

Cuba in contact with US, diplomat says, as Trump issues threat to block oil
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
Cuban diplomat says Havana ready for dialogue with US, but certain things are off the table, including the constitution.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Feb 3, 2026, 3:12 AM

Banning lead in gas worked. The proof is in our hair
Utah.edu
Researchers analyzed samples of Utahns' hair going back a century to document a 100-fold decrease in lead concentrations.
Health & SciencePublic Health
Feb 3, 2026, 1:52 AM

Palantir Touts $2 Billion in Revenue from Aiding Trump Administration’s ‘Unusual’ Operations
Ece Yildirim · Gizmodo.com
Whether the efforts targeted immigrants or transgender people, Palantir was there to supply the technology in 2025.
Feb 3, 2026, 1:23 AM

Zohran Mamdani Is The Latest Victim of Epstein Files AI Slop
Ryan Bort · Rolling Stone
A torrent of AI-generated images, including some featuring Zohran Mamdani, have followed the government's latest Epstein files dump.
Fact-Checking
Feb 3, 2026, 1:00 AM

Trump urges Republicans to 'take over' and 'nationalize' voting
Emily Chang, Michelle Stoddart, Alexandra Hutzler · ABC News
President Trump called on Republicans to "nationalize" voting with the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadershipRepublican PartyVoting Rights
Feb 3, 2026, 12:48 AM

FBI agents who searched Georgia election site spoke afterward with Trump: Sources
Luke Barr, Rachel Scott, Beatrice Peterson · ABC News
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arranged for agents who searched a Georgia election site last week to have a phone call with President Trump, sources say.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsFederal AgenciesLaw Enforcement
Feb 3, 2026, 12:25 AM
Jesse Ventura Says The United States Is Getting What It Deserves With Donald Trump
Manik Aftab · Wrestlezone.com
Jesse Ventura drops another hot take on Donald Trump. WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura believes the American public shares responsibility for Donald Trump...
Donald Trump
Feb 3, 2026, 12:23 AM

“We want to take over”: Trump says Republicans should move to “nationalize” elections
Garrett Owen · Salon
Trump pushed for taking elections away from the states in an interview with Dan Bongino.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadershipRepublican PartyVoting Rights
Feb 3, 2026, 12:00 AM