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Democratic governors pledge to boycott White House events after a Trump snub

16:53 - 10/02/2026
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Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president enjoys discretion over whom to invite to events at the White House.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/democratic-governors-trump-meeting-0077


The Epstein files are creating headaches for the Sununus and Shaheens in New Hampshire

11:00 - 10/02/2026
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The founder of Segway has longstanding ties with the Sununu and Shaheen families — and, we now know, Jeffrey Epstein.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/the-epstein-files-are-creating-headache



Georgia Republicans allow RNC to break party neutrality to support Burt Jones

05:55 - 10/02/2026
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Any move to intervene in Georgia could reshape a crowded race for an open governor’s seat in a premiere battleground state.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/10/rnc-burt-jones-georgia-gov-00772790


‘The worst, ever’: MAGA rages about Bad Bunny’s halftime set

13:35 - 09/02/2026
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For an audience of millions, the Puerto Rican superstar put on the NFL’s first-ever Spanish-led show. Trump and his allies said he didn't represent America.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/09/bad-bunny-show-maga-america-00771503





‘It’s pissing people off’: Centrist Democrats are livid with AIPAC after primary fiasco

15:30 - 06/02/2026
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AIPAC spent $2 million attacking moderate-leaning Tom Malinowski in a House special election — and may have handed the race to progressive Analilia Mejia.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/centrist-democrats-are-livid-with-aipac


Financial Times: US






US takes military action against drone incursion in Texas

16:30 - 11/02/2026
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Officials say airspace around southern town of El Paso was temporarily closed due to aerial activity from Mexican cartels

https://www.ft.com/content/21efd8b4-0c93-4446-867b-2d0455e9586b


Activist investor takes aim at Warner Bros deal with Netflix

15:24 - 11/02/2026
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Ancora Holdings accused WBD board of failing to give proper consideration to rival bid from Paramount

https://www.ft.com/content/4060d60c-aa4a-423a-a544-e58ba0582e6d


US labour market stronger than expected in January

15:02 - 11/02/2026
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Lower unemployment rate and large number of jobs added at start of year vindicates Fed’s holding stance

https://www.ft.com/content/8985cbc6-4dbc-4603-a89d-e5dc26900fdb



Zelenskyy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal

14:21 - 11/02/2026
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Trump administration has pressured Ukrainian leader to hold both votes by May 15 or risk losing security guarantees

https://www.ft.com/content/50d3d86b-2d2a-4d06-845e-a4e089382cad


New York Times - US

New Mexico Rebukes Federal Agency Over Nuclear Waste at Los Alamos

20:05 - 11/02/2026
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State environmental regulators will also fine the Energy Department up to $16 million for exceeding safe groundwater standards near the nuclear lab.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/new-mexico-los-alamos-nuclear-waste-fines.


Casey Wasserman Will Stay as Head of 2028 Olympics Despite Epstein Ties, Organizers Say

20:00 - 11/02/2026
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Casey Wasserman exchanged flirtatious messages more than two decades ago with Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein. The 2028 board said its review found no other indiscretions related to Mr. Epstein.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/wasserman-epstein-la-olympics-2028.html


In North Carolina, a Tight Primary Could Upend the Balance of Conservative Power

18:38 - 11/02/2026
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Phil Berger has led the State Senate for years with an iron grip. But in a March election, he faces a popular, horse-riding sheriff who could topple his reign.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/politics/north-carolina-state-senate-prima


What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown

18:48 - 11/02/2026
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The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/el-paso-airspace-shutdown-what-to-know.htm


Military’s Use of Anti-Drone Technology Said to Cause El Paso Airspace Closure

20:40 - 11/02/2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration has told officials that the agency did not have enough time or information to assess the technology’s risk to commercial aircraft.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/trump-administration-el-paso-airspace-clos


Ray Mouton Dies at 78; Lawyer Warned of Pedophilia in the Catholic Church

19:07 - 11/02/2026
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After defending one of the first priests charged with child sex abuse, he coauthored a 1985 report warning that the problem was endemic and ignoring it could be catastrophic.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/politics/ray-mouton-dead.html


Democrats Push for Transparency on Venezuelan Oil Money Controlled by U.S.

17:05 - 11/02/2026
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Lawmakers say the Trump administration’s secrecy around the funds parked in an overseas bank could lead to corruption, and that the arrangement skirts congressional oversight and the law.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/venezuela-oil-money-democrats-congress.htm


U.S. Officials Have Warned About Cartel Drones at the Border

17:30 - 11/02/2026
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U.S. officials say they have seized thousands of pounds of drugs flown in by drones over the border. Mexican officials have downplayed the threat.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/el-paso-airport-drones-mexico-cartel-drugs



Hard-to-Track Digital Currencies Like Bitcoin Are Common in Ransom Demands

20:35 - 11/02/2026
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Investigators have spent days analyzing notes from people claiming to be Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers, including one that demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin for her release.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/digital-currency-bitcoin.html


NBC

Rep. Jayapal demands Bondi apologize to Epstein survivors in hearing room

15:59 - 11/02/2026
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi apologize to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who were in the audience during her testimony to the House Judiciary Committee. When Jayapal asked the victims to raise their hands to indicate if they had not met with the Department of Justice, they all did so.

https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/rep-jayapal-demands-bondi-apologize-to-epstein


Nancy Guthrie Case: Police Reportedly Release Man Detained

12:17 - 11/02/2026
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Officials detained and then released a man in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, according to The New York Times. It comes after chilling images and video were released by the FBI of an armed person wearing a mask and gloves outside Nancy Guthrie’s home. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and law enforcement correspondent Tom Winter and former FBI special agent Bryanna Fox joins TODAY with analysis.

https://www.today.com/video/police-reportedly-release-man-detained-in-nancy-guth


'Where's Nancy?' Guthrie case baffles ex-FBI agents

16:09 - 11/02/2026
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The big questions baffling investigators, law enforcement experts and the millions of Americans following the Nancy Guthrie case.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nancy-guthrie-case-baffles-ex-fbi-agents-rc


What the detainment in the Guthrie case could mean for the investigation

03:17 - 11/02/2026
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A person was detained for questioning in relation to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. NBC News' Tom Winter reports on what this could mean for the case and if the detainment brings the investigation any closer to finding Guthrie.

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/what-the-detainment-in-the-guthrie-case-could-mean


Why New Surveillance Footage Is Critical in Nancy Guthrie Case

12:59 - 11/02/2026
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The FBI says tips have dramatically increased since releasing surveillance video showing an armed and masked man at Nancy Guthrie's front door. Experts say images can often lead to breakthroughs, with the public response moving investigations forward. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Kate Snow shares a look at the critical role surveillance footage plays in solving cases.

https://www.today.com/video/nancy-guthrie-case-why-the-new-surveillance-footage-


Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48 following cancer battle

20:04 - 11/02/2026
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Actor James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. The "Dawson's Creek" star's wife announced the news on her Instagram, writing that Van Der Beek "met his final days with courage, faith, and grace." NBC News' Dana Griffin looks back at his life and career.

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/actor-james-van-der-beek-dies-at-48-following-canc


Trump's ratings on immigration tumble as Americans lose confidence in his top issue

11:00 - 11/02/2026
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Support for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is in free fall in early 2026 after federal immigration agents shot and killed two Americans last month, according to the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/poll-trumps-ratings-immigr


Body camera footage and texts reveal details of Border Patrol shooting of Chicago woman

16:58 - 11/02/2026
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In body camera video from immediately before the shooting of Marimar Martinez, agents inside a vehicle have their weapons drawn, and one is heard saying, “It’s time to get aggressive.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/marimar-martinez-border-patrol-exum-body-ca


Gun trainers say women and liberals are taking more interest in classes after Alex Pretti shooting

18:08 - 11/02/2026
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The federal government’s recent messaging around gun holders has created a deluge of unlikely Second Amendment advocates — including those previously opposed to or disinterested in gun ownership

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gun-trainers-nationwide-say-women-liberals-


Speedskating star Jordan Stolz begins quest for four gold medals with an Olympic record

15:49 - 11/02/2026
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U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz will go for his first Olympic medal Wednesday when he competes in the 1,000-meter event.

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/jordan-stolz-gold-medal-winter-olympics-


CBS

9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at high school and home in Canada

15:32 - 11/02/2026
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Police said the suspected shooter, an 18-year-old resident of the community where the school is located, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/several-killed-dozens-injured-shooting-canada-briti


Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists say

14:49 - 11/02/2026
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The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mysterious-ancient-board-game-rules-decoded-ai-scie


Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"

13:33 - 11/02/2026
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The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey-vonn-third-surgery-crash-2026-winter-olympi


Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty if U.S. does

12:23 - 11/02/2026
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Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-nuclear-weapons-treaty-us-new-start-latest-p



How Team USA's Maxim Naumov carried his parents' legacy onto the ice

11:44 - 11/02/2026
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A close family friend tells CBS News about the Olympic dream Team USA skater Maxim Naumov shared with his parents, and how "he did it."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maxim-naumov-olympics-debut-dream-shared-parents-ki


Ukraine official denies any plans to announce elections as war rages

11:19 - 11/02/2026
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An adviser to Ukraine's leader says there's been "no change in the negotiations" that would lead to an announcement of elections in the coming weeks.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-russia-war-zelenskyy-no-plan-for-elections-


See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games

10:53 - 11/02/2026
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Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/olympic-medal-count-2026-winter-games/


Team USA curler from Minnesota says people's rights being quashed at home

10:03 - 11/02/2026
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Team USA's curlers are trying to focus on the ice at the Winter Games in Italy, but one member from Minnesota says "what's going on there is wrong."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/team-usa-curling-rich-ruohonen-minnesota-ice-rights


Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson miss podium in team event as U.S. adds to its medal count

09:38 - 11/02/2026
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At the Winter Olympics in Italy, Americans won five medals in five different sports on Tuesday. But one of the U.S.' top athletes, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Breezy Johnson, who already won gold during the Games, missed the podium during a team event. Seth Doane reports.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mikaela-shiffrin-and-breezy-johnson-miss-podium-in


Foxnews.com

Sam Darnold's fiancée delivers emotional tribute after Seahawks' Super Bowl win

15:40 - 11/02/2026
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Sam Darnold's fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle, shared a touching tribute after the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory, praising his perseverance through challenges.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sam-darnolds-fiance-delivers-emotional-tribute-se


Mike Tyson in the 'fight of my life' as he partners with Trump admin in health initiative to tackle obesity

15:38 - 11/02/2026
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Mike Tyson joins HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to fight obesity after losing his sister when she was 25 to a heart attack. The boxer said he wants to be a "hero."

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mike-tyson-fight-my-life-he-partners-trump-admi


Republican lawmakers' early retirement rumors send shockwaves through House GOP

15:37 - 11/02/2026
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House Republican Rep. Neal Dunn of Florida has announced his plan to retire at the end of this congressional term, but rumors of an early departure are swirling.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-lawmakers-early-retirement-rumors-se


Trump makes good on troop pullout promise, vows return if Democrat city crime worsens

15:32 - 11/02/2026
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Thousands of National Guard troops were withdrawn from Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland after Trump's administration deployed them under Title 10 authority in June 2025.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-makes-good-troop-pullout-promise-vows-ret


2026 Valentine's romance scams and how to avoid them

15:30 - 11/02/2026
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Valentine's Day romance scams in 2026 use AI personas and automated scripts to target divorced and widowed individuals through data broker profiles.

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/2026-valentines-romance-scams-how-avoid-them


Minnesota police say vehicle believed to be pursued by federal agents crashed downtown, protests ensue

15:23 - 11/02/2026
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One person was injured when a vehicle believed to have been pursued by federal agents crashed in St. Paul, Minnesota, drawing protests.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/minnesota-police-say-vehicle-believed-pursued-federal


Trump meets Netanyahu, says he wants Iran deal but reminds Tehran of ‘Midnight Hammer’ operation

15:21 - 11/02/2026
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President Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister signal uncertainty on Iran diplomacy after White House talks, with Trump pushing negotiations while keeping other options open.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-meets-netanyahu-says-he-wants-iran-deal-remi


Trump Religious Liberty Commission boots member after contentious antisemitism hearing

15:13 - 11/02/2026
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President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission removed Catholic activist after controversial antisemitism hearing.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-religious-liberty-commission-boots-member


Hardline conservatives double down to save the SAVE Act

15:05 - 11/02/2026
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The SAVE America Act would mandate identification for voting, in-person citizenship proof for registration and removal of non-citizens from voter rolls.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-republicans-double-down-save-save-act


NPR host compares masked Guthrie suspect to 'federal immigration agent'

14:59 - 11/02/2026
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NPR host Steve Inskeep compared the attire of the masked suspect in the video at Nancy Guthrie's home to the attire of a federal immigration agent on Wednesday.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/npr-host-compares-masked-guthrie-suspect-federal-i