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February 4

Federal judge grills DOJ lawyers over censure of Democratic senator

Federal judge seems to signal support for Sen. Mark Kelly's claim that the Pentagon violated his First Amendment rights by retaliating against him.

February 4

California Dems lash out at ICE during gubernatorial debate

California Democratic gubernatorial candidates condemned ICE during Tuesday's debate, with several calling to abolish the federal immigration agency.

February 4

Broadway icon Patti LuPone calls the president a 'buffoon' over Trump-Kennedy Center renovation plans

Broadway star Patti LuPone called on audiences to resist President Donald Trump’s proposed Kennedy Center renovations during a New York City concert.

February 4

Attempted Trump assassin to learn sentence, with prosecutors seeking life

Ryan Routh, the suspect convicted of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club in 2024, will be sentenced on Wednesday.

February 4

What replaced USAID? Inside the Trump administration’s global health overhaul

Trump administration shifts billions in global health aid from USAID to State Department control through new comprehensive "America First" strategy.

February 4

Iranians are doing their 'normal playbook' in negotiations, expert says

Alex Gray, former Trump NSC chief of staff, discusses escalating US-Iran tensions. He analyzes Iran's negotiation tactics, missile and nuclear programs, and proxy activities.

February 4

Blake Miguez, who said Sen Cassidy ‘sucks,’ drops Senate bid for House run

Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez abandoned his U.S. Senate bid, switching to run for U.S. House after President Donald Trump backed Rep. Julia Letlow for the Senate seat.

February 4

Election officials keep quitting years after 2020, as new study flags ongoing turnover risk

Fifty percent of chief local election officials in Western U.S. states have left their jobs since November 2020, with departures increasing from 2023, according to new Issue One study.

February 4

Burt Jones campaign rolls out 'Girl Dads for Burt’ coalition aiming to preserve fairness in girls’ sports

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is launching a "Girl Dads for Burt" coalition on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, advocating for fairness in female athletics.

February 4

A first lady like no other: How Melania Trump made presidential history

Melania Trump makes history as first sitting first lady to executive produce her own film, offering unprecedented access to her return to the White House.