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USA TodayThe Trump administration repealed the EPA's 2009 "endangerment finding" that classified greenhouse gases as threats to public health, removing the legal basis for federal regulation of emissions from vehicles, power plants, and other sources. The move eliminates vehicle emission standards but faces certain legal challenges.
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New York PostBorder czar Tom Homan announced that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota will conclude, with thousands of federal agents withdrawing. The operation arrested over 4,000 people but sparked nationwide backlash after agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, during confrontations with protesters. The drawdown follows declining public support for Trump's immigration enforcement tactics.
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New York PostA federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from censuring Senator Mark Kelly or reducing his retirement rank and pay. Kelly, a retired Navy captain, participated in a November video with five other Democratic lawmakers reminding service members they can refuse illegal orders. The ruling found the Pentagon violated Kelly's First Amendment rights.
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New York PostThe Justice Department acknowledged it logs which documents members of Congress access when reviewing unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files at DOJ facilities. The revelation emerged after Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared at a House hearing with a printout showing Rep. Pramila Jayapal's search history, sparking bipartisan accusations of inappropriate surveillance and separation of powers violations.
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NewsweekThe Department of Homeland Security will partially shut down Saturday after Senate Democrats blocked funding legislation, demanding reforms to ICE operations following two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis. ICE and CBP will continue operations using $140 billion allocated in last year's Republican spending bill, but TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard face disruption.
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NBC NewsUkrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics hours before competition after refusing IOC demands to remove a helmet displaying images of Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia's invasion. The IOC cited rules prohibiting political statements on the field of play; Heraskevych argued the helmet was memorial, not political, and refused compromise options including wearing a black armband instead.
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CNNGail Slater, head of the DOJ's Antitrust Division, announced Thursday she is leaving her position after 11 months. Multiple sources report she was forced out following conflicts with Attorney General Pam Bondi over merger enforcement, unauthorized travel to Paris, and alleged misrepresentation about national security consultations on the Hewlett Packard-Juniper merger.
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Fox NewsThe House voted 219-211 to repeal Trump's Canada tariffs, with six Republicans joining Democrats in a symbolic rebuke. The measure heads to the Senate but faces a likely presidential veto. Trump threatened political retaliation against GOP defectors.
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The IndependentPresident Trump signed an executive order directing the Defense Department to enter long-term power purchase agreements with coal-fired plants, framing the move as necessary for national security and grid reliability. He also announced $175 million in funding to upgrade six coal plants in five states. At the signing ceremony, Trump received a trophy from coal executives naming him "Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal."
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NewsweekThe FAA temporarily closed El Paso's airspace for 8 hours after Customs and Border Protection used a Pentagon-provided anti-drone laser without proper aviation coordination. Officials gave conflicting explanations — from cartel drone threats to safety concerns about the laser technology. The incident exposed poor interagency communication.
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USA TodayAn 18-year-old former student killed their mother and stepbrother at home, then shot and killed a teacher and five students aged 12-13 at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia before dying by suicide. At least 25 others were injured. Police had visited the home multiple times over mental health concerns and previously seized firearms that were later returned.
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NBC NewsFederal Judge James Boasberg ruled the Trump administration must help some of 137 Venezuelan men return to the US after they were deported to El Salvador last March under the Alien Enemies Act without due process hearings. The men can now challenge their gang member designations and deportations, with the government covering return travel costs for those currently outside Venezuela.
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BloombergMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee about federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota that resulted in two civilian deaths. Republican senators also questioned Ellison about a 2021 meeting with individuals later charged in a $250 million pandemic fraud case and campaign contributions he received.
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The IndependentBritain's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, below the 0.2% forecast by economists and the Bank of England. Growth for the full year reached 1.3%, up from 1.1% in 2024 but below expectations. Services sector stalled with zero growth while business investment fell 2.7%, its steepest decline in four years.
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CBS NewsFederal judges in northern New York appointed veteran prosecutor Donald Kinsella as U.S. attorney after John Sarcone was ruled to be serving unlawfully. The White House fired Kinsella hours later via email, with Deputy AG Todd Blanche stating judges cannot pick U.S. attorneys. The conflict centers on statutory appointment procedures after temporary terms expire.
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CBS NewsThe House passed the SAVE America Act 218-213, requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote in federal elections. All Republicans and one Democrat voted for it. The bill faces difficult prospects in the Senate, where it would need 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.
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BBC NewsActor James Van Der Beek, known for 'Dawson's Creek,' died Wednesday at age 48 after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. His family announced they are facing financial difficulties from medical costs, prompting a GoFundMe that raised over $1.6 million. Friends and co-stars shared tributes describing his final days.
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NewsweekRussian authorities blocked Meta-owned WhatsApp, citing non-compliance with local laws requiring companies to store user data domestically and share information with law enforcement. The Kremlin is directing the app's 100+ million Russian users to MAX, a state-sponsored messaging platform that critics say lacks encryption and enables government surveillance.
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NPRThe FBI has increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's location and released new details about a suspect seen on doorbell camera footage. The 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1. Investigators have received over 18,000 tips but no arrests have been made.
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BBC NewsSouth Korea's National Intelligence Service told lawmakers Thursday that Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and around 13 years old, appears to be entering a 'successor-designate stage' based on her increased public appearances at military events and state functions. The assessment represents Seoul's most confident evaluation yet of succession planning in North Korea.
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Fox NewsJim Ratcliffe, billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, said in a Sky News interview that the UK 'has been colonised by immigrants' and cited inflated population figures. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and others condemned the comments. Ratcliffe later issued a statement expressing regret for his 'choice of language' while defending the substance of his remarks about immigration policy.
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BBC NewsThe USS Truxtun destroyer and USNS Supply support ship collided Wednesday during a routine at-sea replenishment operation in the Caribbean region. Two personnel sustained minor injuries and are in stable condition. Both vessels remained operational and the incident is under investigation.
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BloombergUS investment firm Nuveen agreed to acquire British asset manager Schroders for £9.9 billion ($13.5 billion), ending 222 years of independence for the London-based firm. The deal creates a combined group managing nearly $2.5 trillion in assets. The founding Schroder family, which held a 42% stake, will sell as part of the transaction.
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Daily MailBad Bunny's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show, featuring a celebration of Latin American culture, drove his streaming numbers up 132% globally despite criticism from some Republican lawmakers and MAGA figures. The performance drew 128.2 million viewers, down slightly from the previous year, as overall Super Bowl viewership also declined for the first time since 2021.
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CNNPresident Trump initially planned to exclude Democratic governors from a National Governors Association meeting at the White House, then reversed course after backlash — though he says Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis remain uninvited. Trump also attacked the Republican NGA chair, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, calling him a "RINO" for characterizing the exclusion. Most Democratic governors announced boycott plans.
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USA TodayChloe Kim finished second to 17-year-old Choi Gaon in the women's snowboard halfpipe final, falling short in her bid to become the first snowboarder to win three consecutive Olympic golds. Choi recovered from a serious crash on her first run to post a winning score of 90.25, edging Kim's 88.00. Kim competed with a shoulder injury sustained weeks before the Games.
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TIMEMadison Chock and Evan Bates lost Olympic ice dance gold to France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron by 1.43 points despite what many observers considered a flawless performance. A French judge scored the Americans nearly 8 points lower than the French pair, the largest gap among nine judges, while five judges favored the Americans overall.
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New York PostU.S. Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson was proposed to by boyfriend Connor Watkins at the finish line after crashing out of Thursday's super-G race in Cortina, Italy. Johnson had won gold in the downhill on Sunday. Some social media users criticized the timing of the proposal.
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New York PostThe Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. Running back Kenneth Walker III was named MVP with 135 rushing yards. The victory marks Seattle's first championship since 2014, achieved in head coach Mike Macdonald's second season.
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NewsweekMinnesota attorney Rich Ruohonen, 54, became the oldest American to compete in the Winter Olympics when he was substituted into a men's curling match against Switzerland on Thursday. The US team was losing 8-2 when they brought him in as an alternate, ultimately losing 8-3. Ruohonen broke a 94-year-old record previously held by figure skater Joseph Savage.
How much BS did the media push today?
