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• Liberal NY Times columnist says Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers 'were right' to criticize Crockett's Senate campaign - New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg argued last week that comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers were right to be skeptical of Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign.
• Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE in Minnesota - An image of the boy, wearing a Spider-Man backpack as he was detained by federal agents, became a symbol of the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
• Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal - A Virginia judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state's Congressional maps was illegal, setting back the party's efforts to pick up seats in the U.S. House in November. Tazewell Circuit
• Woman's painful reaction to wine leads to life-changing cancer discovery - A new mom thought drinking wine was causing strange pain and itching. Months later, a lump in her neck revealed a shocking blood cancer diagnosis.
• Storm Deaths Reach 10, Testing Mamdani’s Handling of a Weather Emergency - After first saying that it did not appear that the dead were homeless people, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has vowed to do more to get people into shelters.
• Federal judge blocks deportation of 5-year-old boy and father taken in Minnesota immigration operation - A federal judge blocked the deportation of 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and father detained by immigration authorities in Minnesota last week amid legal challenge.
• Safety Board Heaps Blame on F.A.A. Over Potomac Plane-Helicopter Crash - The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.
• French NBA star Victor Wembanyama speaks out after Border Patrol-involved shooting: 'Horrified' - Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old French NBA phenom, spoke out after the deadly Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minnesota over the weekend.
• Nicaraguan court finds long-time Ortega adviser guilty of money laundering - Jan 27 (Reuters) - A Nicaraguan court declared Bayardo Arce, a long-time ally and economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, guilty of money laundering, the Nicaraguan Attorney General’s Office said
• America’s national bird lays second egg at famed California nest as nesting season continues - Jackie the bald eagle laid a second egg three days after first of the season as Friends of Big Bear Valley nonprofit captures precise timing on livestream.
• Minnesota shakeup shifts leadership not strategy, White House says, pushing back on ‘retreat’ claim - Border czar Tom Homan takes control of Minnesota immigration operations as Trump seeks cooperation from Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after recent violence.
• Former DHS official calls Walz's comparison of immigrant children to Anne Frank 'disgusting,' inflammatory - Minnesota governor Tim Walz faces fierce political backlash after comparing children hiding from immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
• Top DHS immigration officials agree to publicly testify before Senate Homeland panel - The heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS agreed to publicly testify before Sen. Rand Paul's, R-Ky., Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Feb. 12
• Trump says 'we're going to de-escalate a little bit' in Minnesota after Alex Pretti killing - Trump and the White House has sought to lower tensions over the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
• Tony Romo opens up about commentating criticism he chooses to ignore: ‘They’re watching’ - Tony Romo discussed his evolving role as CBS’s top NFL analyst, how he responds to critics, and how he's learned to tune out the noise and focus on the game.
• 1 Top High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Through at Least 2030 - Whatever soda you prefer, PepsiCo offers a stronger dividend yield and growth rate than Coca-Cola.
• House Democrats to Trump: Fire DHS chief Noem or they'll start impeachment proceedings against her - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for her caustic comments on Alex Pretti, who was killed by a federal agent in Minnesota.
• Democrats demand Kristi Noem be fired or warn impeachment will follow - House Democrats threaten impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, demanding her firing over deadly federal agent actions in Minnesota.
• Deportations from ICE street arrests jump, study says. Here's why. - Rather than prior targeted tactics, ICE appeared to arrest any undocumented people they could on American streets, the report's authors said.
• Milwaukee man convicted in $1.1 million scheme to 'boost' tax returns for clients - Cameron Summers pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. He'll be sentenced May 5.
• Texas Moves to Curtail Visas for Skilled Foreign Workers - Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would investigate public agencies and universities that employ those with H-1B visas, a program the Trump administration has also targeted.
• Natalie Portman blasts Trump immigration crackdown as 'worst of the worst of humanity' - Natalie Portman blasted Trump's immigration crackdown as "the worst of humanity" after deadly ICE incidents, while praising Americans supporting each other.
• Spain Offers Undocumented Migrants a Legal Way to Stay - The measure, unexpectedly approved, comes as other countries are cracking down on immigration.
• Scout Hasn't Sold A Single SUV And It's Already At The Center Of A New Lawsuit - Scout is an EV and EREV maker who has found itself amidst numerous lawsuits despite not having sold a single vehicle. Now it has to deal with another one.
• Well-known Texas attorney’s wife among victims of deadly private jet crash in Maine - Family and friends identify victims of deadly Maine plane crash that killed six people aboard private jet at Bangor airport Sunday night during takeoff.
• My spouse and I make $300,000 a year but lack a firm retirement income target — how should we plan? - Do you really need a firm retirement plan? How detailed does your retirement plan actually need to be? Do you still need a plan even if you plan on working during your retirement? These are some of the more interesting questions that online
• Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade - More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were canceled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.
• Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state's power grows - President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Sydney Sweeney turns up the heat with jaw-dropping photos ahead of lingerie line launch - Sydney Sweeney announces the launch of her new lingerie line, SYRN. The "Euphoria" actress shared a series of jaw-dropping photos ahead of the Jan. 28 drop.
• Photo Shows ICE Agents Deploying at Minneapolis Protest After Alex Pretti Shooting - Violence in Minneapolis in the Wake of Alex Pretti’s Killing
• Mom, 45, Was ‘Begging’ Doctors for MRI Before Cervical Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Wasn’t Being Believed’ - Jessica Mason recalled doctors advising her to perform pelvic floor exercises for her persistent pain and bleeding
• Andrea Lucas, EEOC Chair, Recasts Workplace Discrimination in Trump’s Image - Andrea Lucas, the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has said she wants to undo years of what she describes as activist excess around labor law.
• Pritzker claims country under Trump worse than COVID pandemic where people died 'in droves' - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that the second Trump administration is actually "slightly worse" than COVID, despite the pandemic deaths.
• 'Doomsday Clock' ticks closer to midnight over global threats, group says - Doomsday Clock moves to 85 seconds to midnight as scientists warn of nuclear war, climate change and AI threats bringing humanity closer to catastrophe.
• Amanda Anisimova defends right to avoid 'clickbait' questions about US politics at Australian Open - Amanda Anisimova slammed a reporter for asking "clickbait" questions about U.S. politics at the Australian Open, defending her right not to discuss those issues during tennis events.
• Authorities accuse motorcycle and street gang members of targeting Indiana judge for assassination - Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang clearly targeted an Indiana judge for assassination, police said Tuesday, days after officers arrested five people in connection with the attack. Police and prosecutors at a news conference pr
• Trump admin marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day honoring millions murdered by Nazi regime - The Trump administration recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday on the 81st anniversary since Allied forced liberated Auschwitz.
• Utah children’s author Kouri Richins says state threatened witnesses ahead of trial in husband’s poisoning - Utah mother accused of poisoning husband faces witness intimidation claims before murder trial. Defense alleges prosecution threatened witnesses.
• Sherrill calls Trump funding freeze on Gateway Tunnel an ‘illegal attack’ on New Jersey - New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls on Trump to restore $16 billion Gateway Tunnel funding, warning 100,000 jobs at risk in major infrastructure standoff.
• Far-left DC suburb tells residents to call 911 if they see ICE - Arlington leader tells residents to report ICE sightings to 911, drawing criticism after rescinding federal cooperation agreement.
• From 700 murdered relatives to 3 survivors: Holocaust descendant leads Israeli forces after Oct 7 attacks - Israeli colonel whose parents survived Holocaust continues military service at the age of 56, serving over 3,600 days in reserves including Gaza operations.
• Utah Siblings Who Vanished on Thanksgiving Found in European Orphanage, as Police Arrest Mom Who Left Behind 'To-Do List' - Elleshia Anne Seymour, 35, is facing four counts of custodial interference and removing a child from the state
• Minnesota fraud case is 'canary in the coal mine' for government systems — including elections, lawyer wars - Minnesota fraud scandal serves as warning for election integrity vulnerabilities, warns Justin Riemer, CEO of Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections.
• On Immigration, the G.O.P. Finds Itself in a Shocking Place: On Defense - Since President Trump’s rise, the issue has been a strength for the party. But now, after the chaos in Minnesota, Democrats see an opening and some Republicans worry that Mr. Trump is going too far.
• Ivy League watchdog warns Trump’s anti-DEI wins are temporary as colleges ‘wait him out’ - Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson argues the Trump administration should use formal rule-making rather than executive orders to permanently dismantle discriminatory DEI programs.
• The Fed releases its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect - This week's meeting offers little suspense and probably not much action, even as massive changes loom over the Fed's longer-term direction.
• 'Pawn Stars' host Rick Harrison marries wife Angie in Mexico family wedding - "Pawn Stars" host Rick Harrison married Agripina "Angie" Polushkin in Cancún, Mexico while son Corey recovered from a motorcycle crash with broken ribs.
• Washington Post staffers feeling 'betrayed' as turmoil, looming layoffs rock billionaire Jeff Bezos’ newsroom - The Washington Post is facing the specter of another round of major layoffs, and staffers are feeling "betrayed" by billionaire owner Jeff Bezos.
• Is Toyota Reliability Becoming More Myth Than Reality - Toyota continues to dominate global sales, but 2024 and 2025 have brought concentrated challenges. From engine-killing debris to transmission software glitches, the shift toward turbocharged and hybrid powertrains is reshaping the brand’s l
• Police investigate VCU nurse who instructed 'sabotage' of ICE agents in viral TikTok videos - VCU nurse allegedly posted TikTok videos instructing viewers to use paralytics and poison ivy against ICE agents, prompting a police investigation and administrative leave.