Trump News for Sunday, February 8, 2026

Trump congratulates Japan’s Takaichi on election win

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her coalition’s election win, wishing her “great success i… Leggi

The T1 Phone from Trump Mobile is still happening but specs and design have changed

Ro, GSMArena.com

Ever since Trump Mobile announced the T1 Phone, many of us were left wondering whether it's going to happen at all. The T1 Phone is still wrapped in mystery, and it's constantly getting delayed. However, The Verge managed to speak to two executives at the com…

Israel security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank

Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

The Palestinian presidency calls the decision a 'dangerous' Israeli 'attempt to legalize settlement expansion'.

‘The Trust Has Been Absolutely Destroyed’

Michael Scherer, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic

Some state election officials say they no longer trust their federal partners.

After years-long legal battle, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrives at day of sentencing

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

HONG KONG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to be sentenced on Monday in the financial hub’s most high-profile national security case, amid growi… Leggi

Green Day Just Called Out Trump After the President Refused to Attend the Super Bowl & Called Them a ‘Terrible Choice’

Lea Veloso, STYLECASTER

Likely thing for them to do!

Trump Declines To Predict A Super Bowl Winner In NBC Interview; Tom Llamas Reminds Viewers POTUS Sit Down Was Done Before Racist Obama Video Post

Ted Johnson, Deadline

An eight-minute excerpt of NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas’ interview aired during the network’s Super Bowl pre-game, continuing a tradition of presidents doing sit downs with the host broadcaster. What was perhaps most notable was the newsiest weekend top…

How has Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza shaped the Middle East?

Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Working Families Party endorses neither Hochul nor Delgado

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist

Governor Kathy Hochul attends public safety update with Police Commissioner Tisch and Mayor Mamdani at Police Headquarters. The decision reflects the unwillingness by some progressives to embrace the centrist governor despite recent high-profile endorsemen…

Households coming up nearly $1,000 short each month. How to get help.

Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, USA Today

With average credit card interest rates topping 22%, many consumers have found themselves deeper and deeper in debt.

Trump Calls U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess a ‘Real Loser’ Over Comments About Representing America

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone

"I think it brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard," U.S. skier said in comments that infuriated the president

Rotten Tomatoes Assures “No Bot Manipulation” With ‘Melania’s Audience Score, Not Everyone Is Convinced

Glenn Garner, Deadline

With a stark disparity between Melania‘s critic and audience scores, Rotten Tomatoes is denying any bot interference. Despite speculation of rigged box office number, the movie review hub recently declared that its “Popcornmeter” score for the documentary abo…

Countries Across Europe Take Action to Ban Social Media for Minors

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

At least 15 governments on the continent are planning social media bans inspired by Australia.

Appeals Court OKs Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Bond

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Friday night, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Trump administration’s policy subjecting all immigrants not legally admitted into the U.S. to mandatory detention and to being held without bond while they go through deportation proceedings. The polic…

Endangered whales at risk after Trump ends Cape Cod sanctuary’s fishing ban, NE Aquarium warns

Yahoo Entertainment

Apple CEO Tim Cook drops strong immigration message

Tobi Opeyemi Amure, TheStreet

I’ve read a lot of CEO talking points over the years, and most of them are carefully sanded down to avoid saying much of anything. Tim Cook’s latest comments...

Ralph Lauren’s (RL) CEO is Doing a Remarkable Job, Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 12 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Ralph Lauren...

Home Depot (HD) Stock Is Coming Back, Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 12 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Home improvement retailer...

Oracle (ORCL) Has a Balance Sheet From Hell, Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 12 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Data center and enterprise ...

Japan’s Takaichi Scores Historic Landslide in Snap Election Gamble

Naman Ramachandran, Variety

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s wager on a snap election paid off spectacularly Sunday, with her Liberal Democratic Party securing an unprecedented single-handed two-thirds majority in the 465-seat lower house – a feat the party has never previously …

“My party is taking up for pedophiles”: Massie explains split with MAGA, Trump

Alex Galbraith, Salon

The Kentucky representative explained his ongoing feud with President Donald Trump in an interview with CNN.

Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says

Sam Levine in New York, Yahoo Entertainment

Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’

Tim Cook Reportedly Reassures Apple Employees That He Doesn’t Want His Friend Trump to Deport Them

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

Cook and Trump seem to have a difference of opinion on immigration.

“Bring her home”: Guthrie pleads with kidnappers in heartbreaking video

Alex Galbraith, Salon

The "Today" show host offered to pay a ransom for the return of her mother, who has been missing for a week.

WATCH: Dangerous arctic blast across the Northeast

ABC News

Millions of Americans across the Northeast remain on alert as dangerous cold sweeps the region.

Susquehanna Downgrades Kaspi.kz (KSPI) to Neutral, Lowers PT to $87

Maham Fatima, Yahoo Entertainment

Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:KSPI) is one of the most profitable new stocks to buy right now. On February 2, Susquehanna downgraded Kaspi.kz from...

Mizuho Upgrades Solventum (SOLV), Cites Optimistic Dental Outlook, Acera Acquisition

Maham Fatima, Yahoo Entertainment

Solventum Corporation (NYSE:SOLV) is one of the most profitable new stocks to buy right now. On January 20, Mizuho upgraded Solventum from Neutral to...

Wedbush Lowers AppLovin (APP) PT to $465, Cites Valuation Reset, Industry Headwinds

Maham Fatima, Yahoo Entertainment

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is one of the most profitable new stocks to buy right now. On February 5, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter lowered the...

GOP Profile In Courage Offers Mealymouthed Condemnatio'nullnulls Racist Postnull

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Spineless Republican Rep. Mike Lawler was harder on "whoever created" the racist "meme" of the Obamas being depicted as apes then he was of Trump for reposting it. Lawler made an appearance on this Sunday's This Week on ABC, and was asked by Jonathan Karl abo…

GOP Profile In Courage Offers Mealymouthed Condemnatio'nullnulls Racist Postnulls Racist Post

Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com

Sen. Mike Lee challenged folks on the Bad App to prove Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's claim about the closure of rural hospitals under Trump, and it didn't go down well for the Utah Republican. "Trump was supposed to fight for the working class; instea…

Ghislaine Maxwell to Plead Fifth to Congressional Epstein-Trump Questions

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Ghislaine Maxwell plans to take the Fifth on all questions related to President Trump's association with Jeffrey Epstein during her high-stakes deposition Monday in front of Congress. Ro Khanna (D-CA) fired off a letter to House Oversight Committee…

Democratic Sen. Schiff says Trump intends to 'subvert' 2026 midterm elections

Ford McCracken, ABC News

"They're willing to go to extraordinary and lawless lengths," Schiff said.

Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel’s security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land w… Leggi

Who is Leqaa Kordia, the Columbia protester still in ICE detention?

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

Palestinian woman in custody for nearly a year is hospitalised in the US after a seizure at detention facility.

Iran ready for nuclear-focused talks, rejects US military build-up

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame.

GOP Rep. Lawler says image posted by Trump mocking Obamas was 'racist'

Nicholas Kerr, ABC News

New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler doubled down on his criticism of a racist social media post from President Donald Trump's account.

US Treasury’s Bessent calls Japan’s Takaichi a ‘great ally’

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a great ally after her ruling coalition’s landslide … Leggi

Rep. Tim Burchett Lies About ID Requirements In SAVE Act

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Republican Rep. Tim Burchett (TN) with an assist from former Trump spokesliar Kayleigh McEnany lie to the viewers on Fox not "news" about the requirements for proof of citizenship in their vote-suppressing SAVE Act. We've already discussed what this bill does…

Mick Mulvaney: 'You Can Kiss The Midterms Goodbye'

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Former Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says the quiet part out loud while reacting to Trump's racist Truth Social post depicting the Obamas as apes. Mulvaney made an appearance on this Friday's Connell Mcshane on NewsNation and was asked about the White Ho…

NAACP’s Derrick Johnson on how Trump is hollowing out democracy

Chauncey DeVega, Salon

Endurance, not despair, will decide democracy’s future — and "Black America has been here before"

Strong Top-Line Growth Drives Analyst Sentiment on Mastercard (MA)

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is included in our list of the 13 Best Extremely Profitable Stocks to Invest in Now. On February 1, 2026, BofA lowered its ...

Trump Pretends It Was Schumer’s Idea To Rename Penn Station After Himself

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Narcissist-in-Chief Donald Trump wants us to believe the only reason he was discussing renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport after himself is because of public demand. In fact, there have been multiple reports that Trump tried to blackmail Senate Minority …

2016 Was the End of the Monoculture. No Wonder Everyone Wants to Go Back

Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone

People are nostalgic for 2016, the year of huge albums from Rihanna, Drake, Kanye West, and Frank Ocean, because we miss our shared culture

Trump hosts Honduras’s new president Asfura at Mar-a-Lago in US

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The US president praises his newly inaugurated 'friend' and hails strong US-Honduras security ties.

How reconstruction became Israel’s new weapon of ‘silent transfer’ in Gaza

Mohammad Mansour, Al Jazeera English

Experts warn promise of reconstruction turns right to shelter into political extortion and alleged demographic change.

China This Week | Trump’s ‘excellent’ call with Xi, and US claims of secret Chinese nuclear test

Rishika Singh, The Indian Express

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at a phone call that reveals much about the priorities of leaders in the US and China, and claims of nuclear explosions in China.

CNN Anchor Destroys Idea No One Supports Trump's Racist Obama Post

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Newsnight anchor Abby Phillip took apart MAGA apologist Arthur Aidala's ridiculous assertion that no one supports Trump's racist behavior. During a discussion on Trump's childish, racist, late-night racist post on Truth Social depicting the Obamas as apes, at…

Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet

Lauren Feiner, The Verge

Thirty years ago today, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a bill credited with creating the groundwork for the modern internet, became law and set off a chain of events that would make it a lightning rod for the techlash. The statute has survived…

Suspect in shooting of senior Russian officer detained, Russia says

CBC News

Russia’s Federal Security Service said Sunday that the man suspected of shooting a deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency in Moscow was detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia.

Trump won’t apologise despite backlash over video depicting Obamas as apes

Al Jazeera English

Trump has refused to apologise for a now-deleted video that depicted Michelle and Barack Obama as apes.

From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

US pressure pushes island nation's 11 million people to the brink as Cuba imposes emergency measures amid fuel crisis.

Japan’s Takaichi set for major lower house victory

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition appeared headed to secure a big majority in the nation’s lower house in an election on Sunday,… Leggi

Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

By Tom Balmforth and Daniel FlynnKYIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Kyiv’s foreign minister has said the Ukrainian and Russian leaders need to meet in person to hash out the hardest… Leggi

MAGA’s war on “woke” has a long history — like 400 years

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

Trump and Stephen Miller don’t just want to erase the 20th century. Their dream is much bigger than that

Russia says second suspect in general’s shooting arrested in Dubai

Stephen Quillen, Al Jazeera English

Lyubomir Korba is extradited from the UAE, where he fled hours after Friday's attack, Russia's FSB says.

Distrust, desertions, and dwindling bonuses undermine Socialist Party’s grip on Venezuela

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) Feb 8 - On the edge of Venezuela’s main oil city Maracaibo, members of a local branch of the ruling socialist party went door-to-door in the weeks ...

Trump Says Xi Jinping 'Amazed' By US Progress As Wide-Ranging Call Boosts Soybean Hopes, Flags Taiwan Tensions

Namrata Sen, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, had an “excellent” wide-ranging discussion on Wednesday, with China considering increasing...

“Trump slump” threatens to doom World Cup bump

Frédéric Dimanche, Kelley A. McClinchey, Salon

This year was supposed to see a huge tourism spike but Trump policies are keeping people away.

British Politicians Are Still Capable of Shame. Americans Aren’t.

Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic

The Epstein case keeps threatening politicians—just not in the United States.

Trump Rages at Bad Bunny—and Accidentally Exposes a Big MAGA Weakness

Greg Sargent, The New Republic

On Sunday, Bad Bunny is set to perform in the Super Bowl’s halftime show, and President Trump is angry about it. “I think it’s a terrible choice,” Trump seethed recently, referring to the Puerto Rican performer and the band Green Day, who will also play durin…

Hamas leader rejects disarmament while Israeli occupation of Gaza continues

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Meshaal describes discussion around Hamas handing over weapons as continuation of a policy to neutralise resistance.

Gunmen kill three people and abduct Catholic priest in northern Nigeria

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

BAUCHI, Nigeria, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Gunmen killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest and several others during an early morning attack on the clergyman’s residenc… Leggi

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

ICE access to Medicaid data is forcing hospitals and states to consider alerting immigrant patients that information from emergency medical coverage applications could be used in efforts to remove them from the country.

Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal

By Nidhi Verma, Yahoo Entertainment

By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such ...

In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite

By Tim Reid, Yahoo Entertainment

By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Donald Trump has cast himself as Republicans’ chief messenger on the cost of living in an election year, but a...

Get ready for a tax season run by a much smaller IRS

Juliana Kaplan,Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

Trump promised Americans higher tax refunds this year, but staffing cuts at the IRS could lead to customer service delays.

The rulebook that limited US and Russian nukes has fallen apart. Both sides could revert to worst-case scenario planning, experts warn.

Chris Panella, Business Insider

Without the verification and communication processes of New START, the US and Russia will have less assurance about each other's nuclear postures.

Man behind the Clarity Act has choice words for Alberta separatists and Danielle Smith

CBC News

Former Liberal cabinet minister Stéphane Dion is lambasting the brewing separatist movement in Alberta and demanding Premier Danielle Smith clarify her position and lay out the next steps depending on the outcome of a possible independence referendum.

Their goal is a peaceful retirement. Up to half a million dollars in student loans is standing in the way.

Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

"I don't see any other way than working up until my last day," Jordan Hendrickson, who has over $500,000 in student loans, said.

Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.

Iran-US talks in Muscat bought time, not a deal

Muhanad Seloom, Al Jazeera English

The negotiations reopened diplomacy, but mistrust and military pressure raise the question of how much time remains.

Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s interference, rejects base on Somaliland

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.

DGA Awards Host Kumail Nanjiani Jabs Guild Over Its Former D.W. Griffith Award; Says ‘Sinners’ “Captured True Horror Of White People Dancing”

Anthonypauldalessandro, Deadline

Kumail Nanjiani had the Beverly Hilton Ballroom in stiches tonight at the 78th DGA Awards on how backwards they’ve been for quite some time, specifically in regards to their lifetime achievement award. No, the jab wasn’t over the fact that it’s not being best…

Trump meets with Honduran president Asfura

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he met with President of Honduras , Nasry Asfura, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach. Trump sai… Leggi

“Bad Bunny Day” Declared In California For Super Bowl Sunday; Newsom Taunts MAGA Loyalist Kid Rock Again Over Being “Banned” In Golden State

Dominic Patten, Deadline

With all the threats of ICE agents at the Super Bowl on Sunday, and Donald Trump and his MAGA minions vowing to change the channel when Bad Bunny hits the halftime stage in sunny Santa Clara for an all-Spanish performance, Gavin Newsom today gave the Grammy w…

WATCH: Savannah Guthrie in new video pleads for mother's return: 'We will pay'

ABC News

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a new video on Saturday saying they have received a message and begged for the return of their missing mother.

WATCH: New clues emerge in Nancy Guthrie abduction case

ABC News

The family of Nancy Guthrie is pleading for her safe return a week after the 84-year-old was allegedly abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

‘We will pay’: Savannah Guthrie issues video plea as search for her missing mother continues

Express Global Desk, The Indian Express

Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will from her home just outside Tucson.

Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze

BBC News

The Prince of Wales has been on many official visits - but few places are as sensitive or controversial as Saudi Arabia.

Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked

The Associated Press, NPR

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account.

Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dead at 47

CBC News

The band said in a statement that Brad Arnold "passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer."

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Went Dinosaur Bone Hunting with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. certainly has some interesting hobbies ... including dinosaur bone hunting -- which he allegedly did with Jeffrey Epstein back in the day. Among the numerous documents released by the Department of Justice related to the…