Trump News for Friday, February 6, 2026

The T1 looks different (again), and its specs and pricing have changed, according to a model handset shown in a video call to The Verge.

Dominic Preston / The Verge: Trump Mobile execs showcase the T1 Phone's new design and specs, and say the phones go through “final assembly” in Miami and full assembly in the US is a “goal”  —  I spoke to two Trump Mobile executives for an exclusive first loo…

Lawyers for the Ecuadorian asylum seeker have speculated the Trump administration is seeking 'retaliatory' actions.

Jack White calls out President Trump after Trump shares racist video about the Obamas

Wall Street Journal: Palmer Luckey's Erebor becomes the first newly created bank to receive a national charter under the second Trump administration, launching with $635M in capital  —  Erebor founder Palmer Luckey was one of the tech industry's early Trump s…

A judge has ordered the administration to return three immigrant families to the U.S. after finding that immigration agents used "deception and coercion" to remove them.

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: President Donald Trump’s racism is making his party an…

Back in August, we wrote about the Department of Justice’s unprecedented decision to file a judicial misconduct complaint against D.C. Chief Judge James Boasberg. The complaint, which Attorney General Pam Bondi tweeted about in what was itself likely a violat…

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Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.

As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.

Sen. Tim Scott, who is Black, called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.”

Traffic has improved inside and out of Manhattan.

A market surge propelled the Dow to a new record high.

Sheinbaum says she is still negotiating with US after Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ship oil to Havana.

Several children have come down with serious complications like encephalitis and pneumonia, state health officials reported this week.

Students demand ICE agents protecting US delegation leave amid global outrage over Trump's brutal deportation push.

Tough times for crypto bros whether they're the President or not.

Democrats in Congress have released a new list of demands for ICE restrictions, but Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries already seem to be sofening.

Aliya Rahman gave her account of what happened during her now-viral account with ICE, where she was dragged out of her car. She also shared what she saw in the detention center.

At the National Prayer Breakfast, the president tested his audience’s commitment to Christian ethics.

A First Amendment lawyer once attacked Democrats for suppressing unpopular opinions; she now sees a vastly greater threat from the Trump Administration.

Members of Trump's political party called for the removal of the reposted clip, which has since been taken down.

Wall Street is weighing whether the AI fears behind the recent tech-driven sell-off were exaggerated.

The news that Baldur's Gate 3 is getting an HBO TV show was a huge shock to everyone, and even Larian devs have mixed feelings about it.

The White House initially defended the post by saying, "Please stop the fake outrage."

The US State Department has said the economic penalties are necessary to 'stem the flow of revenue' to Tehran.

Amazon MGM's "Melania" documentary scored a 10-year best $7 million at the box office in its opening weekend. Now, it's expanding to more screens.

Trump's racist post came at the end of a minute-long video promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

The suspect landed in Andrews Air Force Base, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

In the grand scheme of things — the wanton cruelty, the routine violations of rights, the actual fucking murders — this may only seem like a blip on the mass deportation continuum. But this report from Dell Cameron for Wired is still important. It not only ex…

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the indirect talks were “a good start”.

President Trump shared a video that includes a racist animation of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

European regulators issued a preliminary finding that the app’s design likely violates the bloc’s laws.

Maggie Rulli caught up with Team USA's Freestyle Women's Moguls as they tried on their opening ceremony looks.

The FBI is now jointly investigating the case and offering a $50,000 reward

Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country's crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.

As a black Republican senator calls it "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House", the administration says "stop the fake outrage".

Shopper attitudes remain below where they registered a year ago, data showed.

The documentary about the first lady reportedly exceeded box office expectations, earning more than $7 million during its opening weekend.

Congress allocated $50 billion for initiatives aimed at supporting democracy, scholarship programs, U.S. embassy operations and health and humanitarian programs around the world.

President Donald Trump on Thursday again shifted explanations of why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at a FBI search of a Georgia election office where 2020 ballots were seized.

Stellantis is dealing with a massive $26.5 billion writedown because of EVs, Toyota is replacing its CEO following a massive tariff bill and more.

Mississippi Today reported that several officials said the National Park Service attempted to remove museum brochures that described Byron De La Beckwith as "a member of the racist and segregationist White Citizens’ Council.”

Ukraine responded to renewed Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, logistics far from front lines.

American tourism may be permanently debilitated because Trump and the GOP made everyone else around the world realize that there are plenty of other places they’d rather visit than a country run by the biggest antisocial freaks on the planet.

Paul Elie reports on Ronald Hicks, Pope Leo XIV’s new Archbishop of New York, and considers what the appointment indicates about the Pontiff’s priorities in the U.S.

Opposition within Shia coalition and US threats hinder Nouri al-Maliki's path to becoming Iraq's next prime minister.

Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral since last October as the 'hype' over crypto wanes.

It's no secret President Donald Trump and the Obamas don't get along ... but DT has now taken their bad vibes to a whole new level, posting a short video of Barack and Michelle depicted as apes. Trump uploaded the shocking clip on his Truth Social…

The Trump administration keeps demonstrating that it really hates affordable broadband. It particularly hates it when the government tries to make broadband affordable to poor people or rural school kids. In just the last year the Trump administration has: I’…

Move comes as Trump insists on securing the semi-autonomous island belonging to Denmark, citing security concerns.

Sources told ABC that Schumer rejected Trump's offer.

What happened to Trump as crypto's savior?

Melania Trump used to walk red carpets in sparkly, sheer outfits. As first lady, she embraces suits, high-fashion designers, and bold accessories.

The U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks today over Iran's nuclear program. And, Democrats unveil a detailed list of demands to change how DHS immigration enforcement officers operate.

Trump is using military strength and economic pressure to advance US interests.

Spencer Ackerman on how the politics of counterterrorism led to ICE and CBP completing their transformation into a death squad — and why the agencies are unreformable. The post “Terrorist”: How ICE Weaponized 9/11’s Scarlet Letter appeared first on The Interc…

Democrats demand that ICE agents behave as if they might ever have to face consequences for breaking the law. Republicans say "impossible."

US president raved about his 'extremely good' personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.

In the documents the Department of Homeland Security said the raid "was based on intelligence that there were illegal aliens unlawfully occupying apartments in the building." There is no mention of criminal gangs or Tren de Aragua.

In the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly we ask: does Donald Trump approve of modernist buildings if they have his name on them? And are we living through an era of "gentleism"? In this week's podcast, we discuss architects' proposals for an overhaul of Eero Sa…

A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries.

The U.S. is seeking "zero nuclear capability" from Iran, the White House said.

The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.

Ronald Hicks, a former Illinois bishop chosen by Pope Leo XIV to replace the retiring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, is set to be installed as New York's 11th archbishop

Iran and the United States could hold negotiations in Oman after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to participate in talks held in Turkey

It was planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but Canada says the move is a show of solidarity with Greenlanders.

Lai's case has been condemned internationally by free speech advocates, human rights groups and global leaders.

The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.

Mark Ruffalo hit back at Kevin O’Leary after the Shark Tank reality TV star criticized Billie Eilish's anti-ICE Grammys acceptance speech.

Analysts say Trump's unclear strategy risks derailing US-Iran talks amid military posturing and protests across Iran.

These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal.

The world's most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.

Trump addressed the topic in a new interview with NBC News journalist Tom Llamas

US president has pitched initiative as populist attack on pharmaceutical companies, but analysts question efficacy.

The new map still requires approval from the courts and the voters but, if enacted, it could help Democrats win four more House seats

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US president says that he wants to negotiate replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired.