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February 2

WATCH: Top teachers union president calls Trump a ‘dictator’ on call with far-left group

NEA President Becky Pringle lashed out at President Donald Trump and immigration authorities in a call last week with the Sunrise Movement. (Credit: Sunrise Movement - Jan. 28, 2026)

February 2

Federal judge temporarily lifts DHS restrictions on lawmaker visits to detention facilities

Federal judge temporarily lifts restrictions on congressional visits to immigration detention facilities, ruling ICE policy causes "irreparable harm" to oversight duties.

February 2

House GOP rep pushes to end government shutdown amid Democratic opposition to DHS funding

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., discusses the ongoing government shutdown and the debate over DHS funding on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

February 2

Schumer nukes GOP push for 'Jim Crow-era' voter ID laws in Trump-backed shutdown package

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., charged that the SAVE Act wouldn't bring about safer elections, but instead reincarnate "Jim Crow era" laws that would suppress the vote.

February 2

Turning Point USA launches rival halftime show with star-studded lineup as NFL faces Super Bowl backlash

Turning Point USA will offer an alternative Super Bowl halftime show featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett on February 8.

February 2

Newsom’s Getty dynasty ties collide with his claims of a struggling childhood

Gavin Newsom faces backlash over claims of difficult childhood despite wealthy Getty family ties, which included luxury vacations to Kenya and Canada.

February 2

PETA’s push to retire Punxsutawney Phil sparks rare bipartisan backlash

Pennsylvania Republicans and Gov. Josh Shapiro unite to defend Punxsutawney Phil against PETA's call to replace the famous groundhog with a hologram.

February 2

Fetterman admits government shutdown won't stop ICE operations, says parties must negotiate a 'way forward'

Sen. Fetterman reveals government shutdown won't halt ICE operations due to Trump's "big, beautiful bill" allocating $200B that keeps immigration enforcement running.

February 2

Federal judge’s ‘unhinged’ order in migrant case ignites Republican fury, impeachment demand

Judge Fred Biery's immigration order prompts Senator Mike Lee to call for impeachment after the Clinton appointee criticized Trump administration deportation practices.

February 2

From the Oval Office to the Trump Kennedy Center, the gilded makeover expands

From the Trump Kennedy Center to the White House, here are the renovation and design changes President Donald Trump has pursued since returning to office.