White House pulls back Minnesota immigration crackdown

In today's newsletter: Trump pulls 700 immigration officers from Minnesota, Washington Post lays off hundreds of journalists, and the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.

Americans will vote their pocketbooks in November

Donald Trump's failure to address inflation and his focus on distractions has led to a decline in his job rating and a potential shift in power to the Democratic Party in the upcoming midterm elections.

Georgia Republican compares Raffensperger to 'Judas' in gubernatorial launch

The newest challenger in the Georgia governor’s race compared his opponent to the Biblical villain, Judas, in a new campaign ad. Republican candidate Rick Jackson, a billionaire health care executive, joined the race on Tuesday. He is competing against others such as Georgia

Mace seeks subpoena of Bill Gates over Epstein files

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Wednesday said she asked House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to subpoena Bill Gates over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Last night, I watched Melinda Gates interview. I immediately asked the chairman of

Vance pushes for price floors for mineral trading

The Trump administration on Wednesday pushed for a trade system involving price floors for minerals during a summit it held with representatives from multiple nations. Vice President J.D. Vance announced the price floor initiative at the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting at

Washington Post Amazon beat reporter among those impacted by sweeping layoffs

A journalist at the Washington Post dedicated to covering Amazon, the online retail giant that turned Jeff Bezos into a billionaire, was among the staffers laid off as part of a sweeping cuts made to the outlet on Wednesday. "haven't posted here in years but uh... some news,"

No suspect, person of interested identified in Nancy Guthrie investigation: Sheriff

Local police said Wednesday that they have not identified a suspect or person of interest "at this point" in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. “Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may

Trump Will Install a Christopher Columbus Statue at the White House

The president has a new appeal for voters ahead of a contentious 2028 midterm election, and it comes in the shape of a violent slaver that never actually stepped foot in the continental United States. Donald Trump is reportedly planning to erect a statue of Christopher Columbus

Washington Post Lays Off Amazon Beat Reporter Amid Mass Cuts

Among the many layoffs The Washington Post announced Wednesday was reporter Caroline O’Donovan, who covers tech companies and corporate accountability with a focus on Amazon, the company founded by Post owner Jeff Bezos. O’Donovan, who had worked at the newspaper since 2022 ,

Trump reports 'excellent' call with Xi on trade, Taiwan

President Trump on Wednesday said he held an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, touting movement on soybean purchases by China as well as trade and discussions on global conflicts, including Taiwan, Russia’s war in Ukraine and Iran. Trump’s call with Xi

Trump, Zelensky disagree on Putin keeping word on weeklong ceasefire

President Trump is defending Russian President Vladimir Putin as holding to the terms of his personal request to halt attacks on Ukraine for seven days. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disagrees, saying Russia “broke its promise” with strikes on Ukraine's energy

Several fall 'deathly ill' from suspected Las Vegas bio lab

Several people became sick from an illegal bio lab running out of a Las Vegas home that also served as an Airbnb, according to documents.

Trump’s infatuation with Denmark is taking the US down a dangerous path

Having the strongest military and economy in the world does not give the administration freedom to take any assets it wants.

Senate Republican on suspected biolab found in Las Vegas: 'Enormous problem'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Tuesday said the suspected biological research lab found in Las Vegas poses an “enormous problem” to the public after investigators collected vials with “unknown liquids” at a private residence. “This is a enormous problem. It's under everybody's,

DC National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty to 9 charges

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., in November pleaded not guilty Wednesday to nine federal charges stemming from the incident. Attorneys for 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleaded on his behalf in U.S. District Court for the District

The Washington Post Is in Free Fall—and There’s One Person to Blame

The Washington Post laid off more than 300 journalists today, including a huge chunk of its reporters covering international news, local news, and sports. It’s the latest stage in the slow-motion destruction of what had been one of most respected news organizations in the

Tulsi Gabbard’s Whistleblower Drama Just Got a Whole Lot Worse

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office just tried to clean up allegations she buried a whistleblower complaint —but made an even bigger mess, instead. In May, a whistleblower accused Gabbard of restricting the distribution of a highly classified intelligence

“For What?” JD Vance Refuses to Apologize for Alex Pretti Comments

When asked if he wanted to apologize to the family of slain Minnesota protester Alex Pretti, Vice President JD Vance replied, “For what?” Vance sat down with an interview with The Daily Mail in which he continued to cast federal agents as the real victims of Operation Metro

Watch live: Noem gives remarks on border wall amid mounting criticism of DHS

Department Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem will provide an update Wednesday afternoon on the Trump administration's border wall project — which President Trump said he hopes will be complete by 2029. Noem also suggested last year that the wall along the

Tim Scott on DOJ probe into Powell: ‘I do not believe that he committed a crime’ in Fed HQ testimony

Social media is a sex trafficking marketplace — US law creates a safe haven

Today, sex traffickers and child predators from around the world can easily groom and exploit children — even from inside their own homes.

Watch live: Schumer, Jeffries give remarks as DHS funding battle heats up

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D) will speak with reporters Wednesday morning, a day after President Trump signed legislation to end the partial government shutdown. The now-passed spending package includes a 2-week

White House pulls back 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota

President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday announced that 700 immigration enforcement officials will be withdrawing from Minnesota immediately after federal, state and local officials agreed to cooperate on mass deportation efforts. Homan said the personnel being

Fulton County challenges legality of election records seizure

Officials in Fulton County, Ga., are challenging the legality of the FBI's seizure of records from its Election Hub and Operation Center last month. Federal agents raided the Atlanta-area elections office on Jan. 28 for records connected to the 2020 presidential election,

Former Prince Andrew moves out of royal residence amid Epstein uproar

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, moved out of his royal residence and is living on King Charles III’s estate in eastern England, according to The Associated Press. Mountbatten-Windsor was initially set to move to Sandringham estate in the spring,

A judge stands up to Trump, delivers a win for the rule of law

At least for now, some public servants still cling valiantly to the country’s foundational maxim — "No more kings."

Tillis launches probe of ICE practices

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) launched a probe into the practices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), demanding details about their work in his home state as well as in Minneapolis. Tillis' letter does not mention the deaths of Renee Good or Alex Pretti after they

Companies add 22K jobs in January, missing expectations

U.S. private sector employment went up by 22,000 jobs last month, according to a report from the payroll management company ADP. ADP said in its National Employment Report that January was “a lackluster month for hiring,” but also noted that the health care sector “was a

Car insurance premiums are finally falling, but not everywhere

Drivers in Wyoming, Iowa and Arkansas saw the largest price cuts in the U.S., while other states saw premiums rise.

Bill Gates apologizes for spending time with Epstein: 'I was foolish'

Bill Gates has apologized for spending time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an interview published Wednesday where the billionaire addressed his relationship with the disgraced financier. “Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologize that I did that,"

Minnesota school districts sue over ICE raids

Two Minnesota school districts and a teachers union sued the Trump administration on Wednesday to block immigration raids near schools amid the federal enforcement surge in the state. For years, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had a longstanding policy of not

Washington Post laying off hundreds of journalists amid major restructuring

The Washington Post is laying off hundreds of journalists as it goes through a major reorganization of its newsroom, executive editor Matt Murray told staff on Wednesday. During a zoom call with employees, Murray told staffers the storied newspaper would shutter its sports

Most employees aren't saving time with AI, even though CEOs think they are, report says

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – When it comes to artificial intelligence, there's a growing disconnect between CEOs and their employees. Top executives apparently think their companies' AI deployments are going swimmingly and that the technology is saving employees' time. However,

DOJ, Epstein victims reach deal to protect identities

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached an agreement with victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after the department leaked victims’ names in their latest release of files related to the Epstein probe. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman canceled a hearing to

Utah Republicans sue to block new House districts

Utah Republicans have filed a federal lawsuit to block the state’s new House maps, which give Democrats a shot at winning a seat in the red state. “Today we took action. I, along with elected officials throughout our state, filed a federal lawsuit to defend the constitutional

Trump Border Czar Says ICE Will Leave Minnesota if People Give In

The state-sponsored violence in Minnesota will not stop until citizens desist from protesting it, according to Trump officials. Border czar Tom Homan revealed Wednesday that the administration’s strategy is not to comply with local demands—which have included calls from both

Kevin Warsh will make an excellent Federal Reserve chairman

Over the coming months, the Senate will scrutinize Kevin Warsh. They will find a candidate that is very well versed in the Fed as an institution, somebody who is an effective communicator, and somebody who will responsibly reform the Federal Reserve.

Washington Post Announces Massive Layoffs as Jeff Bezos Stays Silent

The Washington Post made massive layoffs Wednesday, cutting one-third of its total staff, its sports and books sections entirely, and downsizing its international and local Metro sections. The cuts were announced in a video message to staff, without any comments from the

Watch live: Bessent testifies before House on financial stability

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will appear before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday morning to deliver the annual report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council, which is tasked with identifying and responding to economic risks. The hearing comes as

Trump Will Skip Super Bowl After Embarrassing Warning From His Team

Last month, President Trump told The New York Post he’d be skipping this year’s Super Bowl—in Califorinia—because it was “just too far.” New reporting from Zeteo found that to be a lie, and a pitiful one at that. The real reason the president is skipping the Super Bowl is

Black, Latino admissions at top universities dropped after Supreme Court ruling: Analysis

A new analysis of admissions data from after the 2023 Supreme Court decision to axe affirmative action shows admissions for Black and Latino students at elite institutions declined sharply. Class Action, a nonprofit for equity in education, analyzed 2024 federal enrollment

Oil is Trump’s weapon of mass coercion, and Europe is his next target

Where Washington once nudged through markets and allies, it is now wielding oil openly as leverage.

House Democrat 'highly disturbed' Blanche said 'it isn't a crime to party' with Epstein

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) on Tuesday went after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche over comments he made about people associating with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I'm highly disturbed that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche just got the law wrong. Yesterday, he

Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections

President Trump reiterated his support for nationalizing elections Tuesday, despite backlash from both sides of the aisle on the proposal. "I want to see elections be honest, and if a state can't run an election, I think the people behind me should do something about it," Trump

Former Prince Andrew Kicked Out of Royal Home Over New Epstein Files

Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles, was forced to flee his decades-long home in the dead of night following revelations in the newest release of documents about Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor was suddenly moved Tuesday night from Royal Lodge to

“You Are the Worst”: Trump Tears Into Reporter Who Asked About Epstein

The ongoing drama surrounding the Epstein files is really starting to get under the president’s skin. Donald Trump skewered CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins Tuesday afternoon after she inquired about the child sex trafficker’s myriad victims. “But what would you say to people who

Watch live: Tom Homan gives remarks from Minnesota amid ICE scrutiny

Border czar Tom Homan will speak with reporters Wednesday morning, just over a week after he was sent to Minneapolis by President Trump to oversee immigration enforcement operations following two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents. Homan, who met with local

Take seriously Trump’s threats to ‘take over’ elections

Make no mistake: If Republicans allow themselves to be dragged along into Trump’s scheme to manipulate our elections, America’s 250th birthday as a free nation will also be its last.

Signs of forced entry found at Nancy Guthrie home

Investigators discovered signs of forced entry at Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Sunday. The NBC journalist has asked for

China’s worst year in Latin America is just getting started

2026 seems to be a bad year for China in Latin America.