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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.

February 3

Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor's race

Kathy Hochul leads Bruce Blakeman by more than 25 points in a new Siena poll for the New York governor's race, maintaining strong Democratic support.

February 3

Sen Kennedy praises Fetterman as a ‘total banger,’ who 'doesn't give a damn' about angering liberals

Republican Sen. John Kennedy calls Democrat John Fetterman a "maverick" who doesn't care about party criticism and stays authentic.

February 3

Marc Thiessen on ongoing DHS funding fight and Democratic opposition to ICE

Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen breaks down the ongoing fight over DHS funding and Democratic efforts to block resources for ICE.

February 3

UK govt-backed review says Britain’s national parks feel ‘white’ and unwelcoming

Britain's countryside authorities launch new outreach programs targeting ethnic minorities after review finds rural areas perceived as "white" spaces.

February 3

Democratic Senate primary erupts after candidate accused of ‘mediocre Black man’ remark

Texas Democratic Senate primary erupts as James Talarico is accused of calling former rival Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man" in private conversation.

February 3

House Dems clash over Schumer-Trump deal as Jeffries blasts lack of ICE reforms

Democrats led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are clashing with members of their own party over whether to support a funding deal lacking ICE reforms.