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February 5

DHS issues warning about trend of domestic partners poisoning loved ones

Department of Homeland Security officials say domestic partner attacks with chemical toxins like arsenic have increased, citing a Colorado dentist murder case.

February 5

White House says murder rate plummeted to lowest level since 1900 under Trump administration

Murder rates in major U.S. cities reportedly hit their lowest level since 1900, with homicides falling 21% in 2025, according to new White House data.

February 5

‘Sir, may we pray?’ Trump ribs Speaker Johnson during Prayer Breakfast remarks

Trump joked about the speaker’s habit of praying before meals before praising Johnson as “very religious” and “doing an unbelievable job.”

February 5

Rep Meeks shouts at Treasury's Bessent, demands yes-or-no answer

Rep. Gregory Meeks repeatedly demanded a yes-or-no answer from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, escalating the exchange into a tense confrontation.

February 5

Leavitt flips script on media for balking at Fulton election probe after years of promoting Russia claims

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends FBI seizing ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, criticizing media outlets questioning the operation.

February 5

Leavitt calls out media’s Fulton County outrage after years of pushing Russia interference claims

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hit back at media outlets questioning the FBI seizing ballots and other documents related to the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia.

February 5

California Catholic school official says vandals committed more than material damage in sacrilegious attack

A Catholic school community in California is rallying after vandals caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, with faculty saying the loss goes beyond material harm.

February 5

Tuberville warns mayor over anti-ICE activism: 'You won't like me very much'

Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville threatens mayor over ICE-tracking program, warning of "zero-tolerance policy" for officials who circumvent federal law.

February 5

Karoline Leavitt on Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Our hearts and prayers are with Savannah and her family

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addresses Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and how the federal government is assisting the search.

February 5

Feds shift to targeted immigration enforcement in Minneapolis under Homan

The Trump administration shifts immigration enforcement in Minnesota after protests, sending border czar Tom Homan to manage operations and a drawdown.