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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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Democrats see an opening to win the Miami mayor’s race in the latest test of the US political mood

Democrats are hoping to win a race for Miami mayor after decades out of power

Democrats see an opening to win the Miami mayor’s race in the latest test of the US political mood
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

JD Vance brushes off speculation about his marriage

JD Vance brushes off speculation about his marriage

JD Vance brushes off speculation about his marriage
Political

Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election

Republican Matt Van Epps of Tennessee has been sworn as the newest House member

Republican Matt Van Epps is sworn in as the newest House member days after winning election
Business|Economy|Political|US

Bessent under discussion to also lead US National Economic Council, Bloomberg News reports

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Bessent under discussion to also lead US National Economic Council, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Science|Technology

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says

A majority of Australians, Japanese and Indians believe U.S.

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says
Business|Political|World

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law

Taiwan expressed thanks and China was upset on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed into law legislation requiring the U.S.

Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say

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Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say
Political|US|World

Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro

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Trump confirms conversation with Venezuela's Maduro
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power

The founders’ vision of the speaker of the House – a nonpartisan moderator and referee – has yielded to a far more powerful position. But has Speaker Mike Johnson given away his chamber’s power?

Speaker Johnson’s choice to lead by following the president goes against 200 years of House speakers building up the office’s power
Economy|Political|World

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday

U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign a peace agreement, the White House said.

Trump to host leaders of Rwanda, Congo on Thursday
Crime|US|World

Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed this year to flood San Francisco with federal agents – and even soldiers – to crack down on crime.

Trump promised a San Francisco crime crackdown. His administration did the opposite
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income

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Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
Crime|World

The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital have been shot just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence

The Latest: West Virginia National Guard members shot near White House
Health|Political

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters

First ‘piggy,’ now ‘ugly’: Trump continues attacks on female reporters
Business|Europe|Political|World

Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal

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Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

US states sue to block Trump administration from restricting homelessness funding

A group of U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block President Donald Trump's administration from placing new restrictions on more than $3 billion in grant

US states sue to block Trump administration from restricting homelessness funding
Economy|Health|Political

Republicans balk at Trump’s health care proposal before it’s even released

Republicans balk at Trump’s health care proposal before it’s even released

Republicans balk at Trump’s health care proposal before it’s even released
Election|Political|US

Former US Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has announced his candidacy for governor of Alabama in 2026

Former US Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Americans waiting for Obamacare subsidies delay or drop health insurance

Officials from several U.S. states say Americans relying on subsidies to afford Obamacare health insurance are holding off on enrolling as they face 2026 premium

Americans waiting for Obamacare subsidies delay or drop health insurance
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump touts 'very good' call with China's Xi

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Trump touts 'very good' call with China's Xi
Arts|Business|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews

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Trump says Nicklaus will lead golf course revamp at Joint Base Andrews
Crime|Interview|Opinion|Political

Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

President Donald Trump’s base has supported him through countless controversies. But they split from him over the release of the Epstein files. Why does MAGA care so much about this issue?

Why MAGA is so concerned with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

President Donald Trump says he’s “immediately” ending temporary legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota

Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota
Economy|Political

Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani visit: Both men get something they want, GOP loses a punching bag

President Donald Trump and New York's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani come from opposite parties and have spent months sniping at each other

Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani visit: Both men get something they want, GOP loses a punching bag
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US consumer bureau shifts to limited oversight instead of dismantling agency

The U.S.

US consumer bureau shifts to limited oversight instead of dismantling agency
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump calls Democrats’ video 'seditious behavior, punishable by death!'

The president calls Democratic lawmakers traitors, says their reminder that troops must disobey unlawful orders is sedition, and says the penalty for that is death.

Trump calls Democrats’ video 'seditious behavior, punishable by death!'
Political

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell joins race for California governor

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell joins race for California governor

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell joins race for California governor
Crime|Election|Political|US|Videos|World

Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death

President Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers called on U_S_ military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders.”

Trump says Democrats' video message to military is 'seditious behavior' punishable by death
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Arts|Education|Opinion|Political

First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare

The congressional anti-communist hearings of the 1940s are a reminder that freedom of speech today is even more fragile than it may seem.

First Amendment in flux: When free speech protections came up against the Red Scare
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday

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Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
Business|Economy|Election|World

Trump says his approval ratings are down, except with 'smart people'

U.S. President Donald Trump did something on Wednesday he has rarely done: He admitted his poll numbers had gone down.

Trump says his approval ratings are down, except with 'smart people'
Education|World

Trump administration announces steps in dismantling Education Department

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Trump administration announces steps in dismantling Education Department
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Gary Walters worked in the White House for 37 years. Here's what the chief usher saw

Gary Walters saw a lot of history in a 37-year career at the White House

Gary Walters worked in the White House for 37 years. Here's what the chief usher saw
Economy|Political|Sports|World

US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday.

US will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visa appointments
Election|Political|US|World

MAGA rift grows as Trump feuds with Greene before key 2026 midterm elections

President Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene have fallen out in a public feud

MAGA rift grows as Trump feuds with Greene before key 2026 midterm elections
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday, citing her recent criticism of his agenda in a

Trump withdraws support for longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
Political|US|World

Trump says Cambodia, Thailand 'going to be fine' after calls over conflict

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Trump says Cambodia, Thailand 'going to be fine' after calls over conflict
Business|Economy|Political|World

US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products

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US trade chief says Trump now ready to issue tariff exemptions on some food products
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Political

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once

You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
Interview|Political

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s worried about how President Donald Trump might respond to the growing controversy over documents tying him to Jeffrey Epstein

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker worries that Trump will go to extremes to distract from Epstein files
Crime|US

The Epstein files petition now has its 218th signature. What happens next?

The Epstein files petition now has its 218th signature. What happens next?

The Epstein files petition now has its 218th signature. What happens next?
Political|US|World

Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote

After weeks of delay, Democrat Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is a member of the U.S. House

Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Economy|Election|Health|Political|Sports

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race

Longtime thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans has entered the Kentucky campaign to succeed retiring Republican Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate

Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider

Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe