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February 3

'Outnumbered' panel blasts Vogue's gushing profile of CA Gov Newsom

The 'Outnumbered' panel criticizes Vogue's gushing profile of California Governor Gavin Newsom.

February 3

Texas Dem Senate candidate's 'mediocre' comment rocks race

James Talarico faces widespread backlash after allegedly calling Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man" in a conversation with a political influencer.

February 3

Allred slams Talarico over 'mediocre' comment

The former U.S. congressman slammed James Talarico for "tearing down a Black man." (Credit: X/@ColinAllredTX - Feb. 2, 2026)

February 3

Babylon Bee touts legal win over Hawaii government's 'war against political memes and satire' in federal court

The Babylon Bee won federal court case against Hawaii's political speech restrictions with Alliance Defending Freedom representation, as CEO Seth Dillon celebrates free speech victory.

February 3

James Lankford slams Democrats for 'absurd' demands and causing shutdowns

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., discusses the government shutdown, criticizing Democrats for making 'absurd' demands for funding, specifically mentioning body cameras and Homeland Security.

February 3

Clintons cave: Comer says Bill and Hillary to testify in Epstein probe

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced the Clintons will appear before his panel.

February 3

Noem coordinates with Mississippi officials as state recovers from deadly winter storm

Winter Storm Fern's reported death toll reaches 85 nationwide as Mississippi continues recovery efforts with hundreds of thousands still without power.

February 3

End of government shutdown in sight as Speaker Johnson overcomes GOP revolt

House GOP lawmakers barreled through conservative rebellion threats on the Senate's federal funding bill, setting up a vote on final passage on Tuesday afternoon.

February 3

Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempt to board US oil tanker as Trump builds military presence

Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempted to intercept a U.S. oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday before a U.S. Navy vessel intervened, reports say.

February 3

Thune rejects Trump's call to nationalize elections, warns Dems tried the same

President Donald Trump suggested that Republicans should take over voting in 15 states, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., rejected the notion.