Trump News for Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Trump to unveil TrumpRx website connecting to lower-priced prescription drugs
Trump to unveil TrumpRx website connecting to lower-priced prescription drugs
Alexandra Hutzler · ABC News
President Donald Trump on Thursday night will unveil his TrumpRx to help Americans buy prescription drugs at a lower cost.
Donald TrumpHealthHealthcarePolicy & LegislationPrices and Cost of Living
Feb 5, 2026, 11:47 PM
'This is kill or be killed': Suspect arrested on charges of threatening ICE agents
'This is kill or be killed': Suspect arrested on charges of threatening ICE agents
Jack Date, Bill Hutchinson · ABC News
A Minneapolis man who described himself as an "Antifa member" has been arrested on charges of making threats against federal immigration agents.
Criminal CasesLaw EnforcementLegal & JusticeSecurity Incidents
Feb 5, 2026, 10:52 PM
Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'
Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'
Jason Guerrasio · Business Insider
An active-duty enlisted member of the US military said their unit was "pressured" into seeing Amazon's "Melania" documentary about the first lady.
Religious Freedom
Feb 5, 2026, 10:08 PM
Why a Republican Supreme Court just handed a victory to Democrats
Why a Republican Supreme Court just handed a victory to Democrats
Ian Millhiser · Vox
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court handed down a one-sentence order announcing that California’s newly gerrymandered maps, which are expected to give Democrats as many as five more seats in the US House, may go into effect during the 2026 midterms. These maps we…
CaliforniaCongressElections & PoliticsRedistrictingSupreme Court
Feb 5, 2026, 9:42 PM
Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer
Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer
Zaid Sabah, News Agencies · Al Jazeera English
Despite calling it earlier an ‘act of great stupidity’, Trump signals support of Starmer’s Chagos deal.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Feb 5, 2026, 9:40 PM
How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks To One Of The “Friends Of Trump”
How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks To One Of The “Friends Of Trump”
Avi Asher-Schapiro and Molly Redden · Techdirt
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Days into President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, a cryptocurrency billionaire posted a video on X to his hundreds of thousands of followers. “Ple…
Donald TrumpLegal & Justice
Feb 5, 2026, 9:29 PM
Middle East Preparing For War Ahead Of U.S.-Iran Negotiations
Middle East Preparing For War Ahead Of U.S.-Iran Negotiations
Howard Altman · Twz.com
The talks in Oman tomorrow are seen as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to prevent another conflict in the tumultuous Middle East.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecurityUS-Iran War
Feb 5, 2026, 9:09 PM
Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade
Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation.
Crisis & EmergencyForeign Policy & International
Feb 5, 2026, 8:56 PM
Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election
Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
The US president has praised the Hungarian leader for his hardline approach to immigration and nationalist policies.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsForeign Policy & InternationalLeadershipPolitical Endorsements
Feb 5, 2026, 8:31 PM
“We’re at risk of an arms race”: US-Russian nuclear arms treaty expires
“We’re at risk of an arms race”: US-Russian nuclear arms treaty expires
Garrett Owen · Salon
Lawmakers fear a global arms race as the last treaty comes to an end.
Arms ControlForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityNuclear PolicySecurity & Intelligence
Feb 5, 2026, 8:24 PM
DHS Is Hunting Down Trump Critics. The ‘Free Speech’ Warriors Are Mighty Quiet.
DHS Is Hunting Down Trump Critics. The ‘Free Speech’ Warriors Are Mighty Quiet.
Mike Masnick · Techdirt
For years, we’ve been subjected to an endless parade of hyperventilating claims about the Biden administration’s supposed “censorship industrial complex.” We were told, over and over again, that the government was weaponizing its power to silence conservative…
CensorshipFree Speech
Feb 5, 2026, 8:03 PM
US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
Al Jazeera Staff · Al Jazeera English
Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
BankingCabinetDonald TrumpEconomy & FinancePolicy & Legislation
Feb 5, 2026, 7:10 PM
Trump puts FBI at “complete disposal” of authorities searching for Savannah Guthrie’s mom
Trump puts FBI at “complete disposal” of authorities searching for Savannah Guthrie’s mom
Garrett Owen · Salon
President Donald Trump ordered federal law enforcement to assist in the ongoing search.
Crisis & EmergencyDonald TrumpLaw Enforcement
Feb 5, 2026, 6:57 PM
The Full Orwell: DOJ Weaponization Working Group Finally Gets Off The Ground
The Full Orwell: DOJ Weaponization Working Group Finally Gets Off The Ground
Tim Cushing · Techdirt
I have to admit: the first one-and-a-half paragraphs of this CNN report had me thinking the Trump administration was shedding another pretense and just embracing its inherent shittiness. Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how …
Donald TrumpFederal AgenciesGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice
Feb 5, 2026, 6:52 PM
Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks
Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks
Adam Hancock · Al Jazeera English
Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region.
Foreign Policy & InternationalIranMiddle EastNational SecuritySecurity & Intelligence
Feb 5, 2026, 6:51 PM
Trump defends Noem, Gabbard and Bondi at National Prayer Breakfast
Yahoo Entertainment
Donald TrumpLeadership
Feb 5, 2026, 5:21 PM
US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks
US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks
Stephen Quillen · Al Jazeera English
US Ambassador Tom Rose says: 'We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect' President Trump.
Donald TrumpEuropeForeign Policy & InternationalLeadership
Feb 5, 2026, 5:15 PM
Lawmakers Call on Meta to Stop Running ICE Ad Featuring Neo-Nazi Anthem
Lawmakers Call on Meta to Stop Running ICE Ad Featuring Neo-Nazi Anthem
Austin Campbell · The Intercept
Asked about an ICE ad featuring the song “We’ll Have Our Home Again,” DHS said: “Not everything you dislike is ‘Nazi propaganda.’” The post Lawmakers Call on Meta to Stop Running ICE Ad Featuring Neo-Nazi Anthem appeared first on The Intercept.
CensorshipCongressMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 5, 2026, 4:34 PM
New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants
New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
The OPM rule says that high ranking officials could be fired for 'intentionally subverting Presidential directives'.
Donald TrumpGovernment & AdministrationGovernment OperationsLaborPolicy & Legislation
Feb 5, 2026, 4:13 PM
Stephen Colbert Says ‘Melania’ Numbers Impressive ‘Until You Realize It’s Less Than 10 Percent of Budget’
Stephen Colbert Says ‘Melania’ Numbers Impressive ‘Until You Realize It’s Less Than 10 Percent of Budget’
Kory Grow · Rolling Stone
Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel skewered the opening box-office numbers for Amazon's Melania Trump doc 'Melania' on their late-night shows.
Feb 5, 2026, 4:04 PM
GOP resists call to “nationalize voting” — but Trump’s trying it anyway
GOP resists call to “nationalize voting” — but Trump’s trying it anyway
Jelinda Montes · Salon
The president continues to deny his 2020 election loss, claiming voter fraud is why Republicans must "take over"
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadershipRepublican PartyVoting Rights
Feb 5, 2026, 3:45 PM
ICE's 'Death Cards' in Colorado Illustrate 'Immigration Enforcement' as Power Fantasy
ICE's 'Death Cards' in Colorado Illustrate 'Immigration Enforcement' as Power Fantasy
Jim Vorel · Jezebel
In Colorado, immigrant families found ace of spades "death cards" left in abandoned vehicles from which ICE had abducted their loved ones.
Civil RightsICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 5, 2026, 3:22 PM
Why is the Trump administration really appealing its Meta loss?
Why is the Trump administration really appealing its Meta loss?
Lauren Feiner · The Verge
After a federal judge ruled that Meta was not an illegal monopolist in a blow against the Federal Trade Commission, the agency issued what was in part a typical statement of disappointment. Another part of the statement was anything but: a political attack on…
AntitrustCivil LitigationLawsuitsLegal & JusticeTechnology Regulation
Feb 5, 2026, 3:07 PM
Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’
Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’
Nick Dearden · Al Jazeera English
His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he's getting there.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Feb 5, 2026, 2:39 PM
Ukraine, Russia conduct POW swap after trilateral talks with US end
Ukraine, Russia conduct POW swap after trilateral talks with US end
David Brennan · ABC News
Trilateral talks between American, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators resumed in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, after a round of meetings on Wednesday.
Foreign Policy & InternationalInterstate WarNational SecurityUkraine
Feb 5, 2026, 2:34 PM
It’s time for the world to boycott the US
It’s time for the world to boycott the US
Donald Earl Collins · Al Jazeera English
A global boycott may be the only nonviolent way to curb US aggression and repression.
Donald TrumpForeign Policy & International
Feb 5, 2026, 2:02 PM
Trump foe dons MAGA hat after Maduro raid
Trump foe dons MAGA hat after Maduro raid
Heather Digby Parton · Salon
Once branded a "lunatic" by Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro is now on board to "Make Americas Great Again"
Foreign Policy & International
Feb 5, 2026, 2:00 PM
Josh Hawley Trots Out Trans Panic Attacks On Netflix To Help Larry Ellison Buy CNN, HBO
Josh Hawley Trots Out Trans Panic Attacks On Netflix To Help Larry Ellison Buy CNN, HBO
Karl Bode · Techdirt
We’ve been talking about how the Trump GOP is launching an all out attack on Netflix’s proposed merger with Warner Brothers. Not because they care about antitrust or corporate power, but because they really want Trump-allied billionaire Larry Ellison to buy W…
Feb 5, 2026, 1:27 PM
Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expires
Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expires
Brittney Melton · NPR
U.S. border czar Tom Homan says 700 federal agents will be leaving Minnesota. And, the New START Treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired today.
Feb 5, 2026, 1:11 PM
WATCH: A priest with very happy feet
WATCH: A priest with very happy feet
ABC News
Father O of Pope Saint John Paul the Second Preparatory School dances to NSYNC's "Bye, Bye, Bye" for the school basketball game's halftime show.
Feb 5, 2026, 1:09 PM
America’s Future With Measles Is Hanging in the Balance
America’s Future With Measles Is Hanging in the Balance
Katherine J. Wu · The Atlantic
How many deaths might tip vaccination rates back upwards?
HealthHealth & ScienceHealthcarePublic HealthPublic Health Emergency
Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
When the Chips Are Down
When the Chips Are Down
Julian Gewirtz · The New York Review of Books
President Trump’s reversal of a ban on sales of advanced semiconductors to China undercut the strategic logic behind years of American policy that was meant to keep the US ahead in the race to develop AI systems.
ChinaDonald TrumpForeign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityTechnology Regulation
Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
The Struggle for the Fed
The Struggle for the Fed
Trevor Jackson · The New York Review of Books
The Fed is under attack. Can it be both protected and held accountable?
BankingEconomy & Finance
Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
Theater’s Hilarious Clap Back After Brutal Joke Resulted In Amazon Pulling ‘Melania’ Documentary
Theater’s Hilarious Clap Back After Brutal Joke Resulted In Amazon Pulling ‘Melania’ Documentary
Karina Babenok · Boredpanda.com
The movie was yanked from the Oregon theater after Amazon made an issue over their promotional messages, seemingly taking a sarcastic dig at ‘Melania.’
Censorship
Feb 5, 2026, 12:57 PM
The Intellectual Edgelords of the GOP
The Intellectual Edgelords of the GOP
Laura K. Field · The Atlantic
The mainstreaming of transgressive ideas is the culmination of a yearslong conservative project.
Republican Party
Feb 5, 2026, 12:30 PM
WATCH: David Muir spotlights Doberman Pinscher that won 150th Westminster Dog Show
WATCH: David Muir spotlights Doberman Pinscher that won 150th Westminster Dog Show
ABC News
The event also honored actress Catherine O'Hara, celebrating her iconic role in “Best in Show.”
Feb 5, 2026, 12:28 PM
WATCH: 'Can you shut him up?' House Democrats clash with Bessent in fiery hearing
WATCH: 'Can you shut him up?' House Democrats clash with Bessent in fiery hearing
ABC News
House Democrats clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday during a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill that devolved into shouting matches.
CabinetCongressCongressional InvestigationsLeadership
Feb 5, 2026, 12:27 PM
WATCH: Super Bowl roundup on food, conspiracy theories, and more
WATCH: Super Bowl roundup on food, conspiracy theories, and more
ABC News
As San Francisco and Levi's Stadium prepare to host the Super Bowl this weekend, ABC News' Danny New looks at some of the other big stories out of football's biggest day.
Feb 5, 2026, 12:26 PM
Russia says will act responsibly despite New START nuclear treaty expiry
Russia says will act responsibly despite New START nuclear treaty expiry
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty.
Arms ControlNational SecurityNuclear PolicyRussiaStatements
Feb 5, 2026, 12:03 PM
They said Trumpism was fading
They said Trumpism was fading
Chauncey DeVega · Salon
Mainstream commentators said Donald Trump’s authoritarian campaign was exhausted. They were very wrong
Donald TrumpElections & Politics
Feb 5, 2026, 11:45 AM
Democrats’ ICE demands play into Trump’s hands
Democrats’ ICE demands play into Trump’s hands
Russell Payne · Salon
DHS and Democrats are both demanding a closer relationship between local officials and ICE
Democratic PartyDonald TrumpICE Controversies & ResistanceImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 5, 2026, 11:30 AM
Being MAGA Means Pretending That a Giant, Golden Columbus Statue Improves Your Life
Being MAGA Means Pretending That a Giant, Golden Columbus Statue Improves Your Life
Jim Vorel · Jezebel
One of the most critically important aspects of MAGA is simply refusing to ever learn new information on a historical subject like Columbus.
Feb 5, 2026, 11:29 AM
WATCH: Mom shares warning after son is severely burned following social media trend
WATCH: Mom shares warning after son is severely burned following social media trend
ABC News
A 9-year-old boy in Illinois is on the mend two weeks after putting a simple toy in the microwave -- something that has become a trend on social media.
Feb 5, 2026, 11:15 AM
Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting
Election officials draw on sobering 2020 lessons as Trump calls for nationalizing voting
Alexander Shur, Votebeat · Salon
Officials who faced threats in 2020 prepare for pressure from Trump.
Donald TrumpElections & PoliticsVoting Rights
Feb 5, 2026, 11:00 AM
ICE’s Private Prison Contractors Spent Millions Lobbying to Force Banks to Give Them Loans
ICE’s Private Prison Contractors Spent Millions Lobbying to Force Banks to Give Them Loans
Biplob Kumar Das · The Intercept
Major banks have denied financing to GEO Group and CoreCivic — but legislation pushed by the firms could force their hand. The post ICE’s Private Prison Contractors Spent Millions Lobbying to Force Banks to Give Them Loans appeared first on The Intercept.
Policy & LegislationSocial Issues & Culture
Feb 5, 2026, 11:00 AM
Vance heads overseas for the Winter Olympics. Then he'll stop in Armenia, Azerbaijan
Vance heads overseas for the Winter Olympics. Then he'll stop in Armenia, Azerbaijan
MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press · ABC News
Vice President JD Vance is heading overseas to lead President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Foreign Policy & InternationalLeadership
Feb 5, 2026, 9:03 AM
Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election
Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election
John Power · Al Jazeera English
The world's most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.
Economy & Finance
Feb 5, 2026, 5:57 AM
Trump's EPA issues record low legal actions against polluters, watchdog group finds
Trump's EPA issues record low legal actions against polluters, watchdog group finds
Jeff Brady · NPR
The EPA enforced a record low number of environmental laws and regulations during the first year of President Trump's second term in office.
Donald TrumpEnvironmentFederal AgenciesGovernment & Administration
Feb 5, 2026, 5:16 AM
UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies
UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies
Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera English
Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island.
EnergyForeign Policy & InternationalSanctions
Feb 5, 2026, 4:57 AM
Measles Has Now Begun To Infect Immigrant Detention Camps
Measles Has Now Begun To Infect Immigrant Detention Camps
Timothy Geigner · Techdirt
It’s darkly funny, in a way, to recall a racist trope that gets trotted out about immigration all the time: immigrants bring disease into the country. That in itself isn’t funny, obviously. The funny part is that it seems like we’re proving the opposite to be…
Health & SciencePublic Health EmergencySocial Issues & Culture
Feb 5, 2026, 3:55 AM
Nike probed by Trump appointee over claims of bias against white workers
Nike probed by Trump appointee over claims of bias against white workers
John Power · Al Jazeera English
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's probe is latest effort by Trump administration to stymie diversity policies.
Civil RightsFederal AgenciesLaborLegal & JusticeRacial Justice
Feb 5, 2026, 2:26 AM
Pro-life group says Trump has power to overturn Biden-era policy allowing mail-order abortions
Pro-life group says Trump has power to overturn Biden-era policy allowing mail-order abortions
FOX News Videos · Fox News
Restoration of America Foundation CEO Doug Truax is urging the Trump administration to end a Biden administration FDA policy that he says is driving around...
AbortionHealth & SciencePolicy & LegislationSocial Issues & CultureWomen's Rights
Feb 5, 2026, 2:05 AM
Trump declines to take sides between Vance, Rubio in 2028 successor debate
Trump declines to take sides between Vance, Rubio in 2028 successor debate
By Steve Holland · Yahoo Entertainment
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to take sides in the debate over whether his vice president, JD...
2028 PresidentialDonald TrumpElections & PoliticsLeadership
Feb 5, 2026, 1:50 AM
The “Melania” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look at Very Little
The “Melania” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look at Very Little
The New Yorker
On The Political Scene Podcast, The circumstances of the movie’s production and release are revealing. The film itself is far less so.
Feb 5, 2026, 1:00 AM
Donald Trump Now Says He “Shouldn’t Be Involved” In DOJ Review Of A Netflix Or Paramount Acquisition Of Warner Bros.
Donald Trump Now Says He “Shouldn’t Be Involved” In DOJ Review Of A Netflix Or Paramount Acquisition Of Warner Bros.
Ted Johnson · Deadline
Donald Trump told NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas that he has decided that he “shouldn’t be involved” in his administration’s review of the Netflix-Warner Bros. merger or if Paramount succeeds in its hostile bid. “I haven’t been involved,” Trump said in th…
AntitrustDonald Trump
Feb 5, 2026, 12:41 AM
What to know about the congressional fight over ICE restrictions
What to know about the congressional fight over ICE restrictions
John Parkinson · ABC News
Democrats say they're unified in forcing the issue amid public backlash.
CongressImmigrationPolicy & Legislation
Feb 5, 2026, 12:36 AM
Trump says he's staying out of the fight between Netflix and Paramount to take over Warner Bros. Discovery
Trump says he's staying out of the fight between Netflix and Paramount to take over Warner Bros. Discovery
Kelsey Vlamis · Business Insider
President Donald Trump said Netflix and Paramount Skydance have called him about Warner Bros. Discovery but said he's not getting involved.
Donald Trump
Feb 5, 2026, 12:14 AM
WATCH: Renting is less expensive than owning a home in every large American city: Study
WATCH: Renting is less expensive than owning a home in every large American city: Study
ABC News
A new analysis from Lending Tree shows that renting is less expensive than owning a home with homeowners paying roughly 37% more per month than renters.
Prices and Cost of Living
Feb 5, 2026, 12:07 AM