Politics

Man arrested for spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar during Minneapolis town hall

On Tuesday, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was sprayed with an unknown liquid by a man identified as Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, during a town hall event in Minneapolis. The attacker, who used a syringe to spray the substance, was immediately tackled by security and later arrested on assault charges. Video foo...

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Super Bowl LX Features Star-Studded Performances and Cultural Debates as Patriots Face Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium

All sources agree that Super Bowl LX featured the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with high-profile musical performances by Green Day, Puth, Carlile, Jones, and Bad Bunny. The game drew significant public attention for its entertainment ...

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Federal agents placed on leave after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis; video shows prior altercation with officers

All sources agree that two federal agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shot and killed Alex Pretti, a nurse, in Minneapolis on Saturday, and that both agents have since been placed on administrative leave as part of a standard Department of Homeland Security (DHS) protocol following...

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Partial government shutdown begins as House delays vote on funding deal, with partisan divisions over immigration funding

The U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the deadline, leaving several agencies without appropriated funds. All sources agree that the Senate had approved a five-bill funding package and a two-week stopgap measure, but the...

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Thousands of Epstein-related documents released; new details emerge about associations with powerful figures, sparking calls for accountability and political debate

The U.S. Department of Justice released approximately three million pages of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, fulfilling requirements under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The files contain hundreds of references to prominent individuals, includ...

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Trump Administration Launches “Trump Accounts” Program Offering $1,000 Government Deposits for Newborns, Backed by Conservative Groups and Public Figures

The Trump administration has launched a new initiative called “Trump Accounts,” which provides an initial $1,000 government deposit into a savings account for newborn children, with the aim of fostering long-term wealth building. The program, reportedly rooted in Section 530A of last year’s “One Big...

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Two federal agents placed on administrative leave following fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

All sources agree that two federal agents—a Border Patrol officer and a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent—fatally shot Alex Pretti, a Minnesota resident, during an encounter on Saturday. Following the incident, both agents were placed on administrative leave in accordance with standard proto...

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Search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie amid new messages and one arrest in apparent abduction case

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1 after allegedly being abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office, are actively investigating the case and have confirmed re...

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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Political Pressure and Legal Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%, marking the first pause in monetary policy adjustments since a series of cuts earlier in the year. The decision, made by a 10-2 vote of the Federal Open Market Committee, was driven by officials’ ass...

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Federal judge orders release of 5-year-old boy and his father from ICE detention center in Texas

A federal judge in Texas ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Ramos, from an immigration detention facility after they were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota. All sources agree that the judge issued the order on Satur...

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Trump highlights new child savings program “Trump Accounts” at event featuring rapper Nicki Minaj as surprise guest

All sources agree that former President Donald Trump hosted an event in Washington, D.C., to promote a new initiative called “Trump Accounts,” which aim to provide $1,000 in government-backed savings for children born between 2025 and 2028, with potential employer matching contributions. Rapper Nick...

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Federal judge denies Minnesota’s request to halt ICE enforcement surge amid ongoing legal challenge

A federal judge, Katherine Menendez, denied Minnesota’s emergency request to temporarily halt the deployment of approximately 3,000 federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the state, allowing Operation Metro Surge to continue while a broader legal challenge proceeds. All sources ...

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FBI executes court-authorized search warrant at Fulton County election office in Georgia

FBI agents executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Georgia, on Wednesday, according to multiple news outlets including NBC News, The Guardian, Associated Press, USA Today, The Hill, Washington Examiner, Washington Times, and Fo...

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Secretary Rubio Faces Senate Scrutiny Over U.S. Role in Venezuela’s Political Transition

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, addressing U.S. involvement in the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an event widely reported across sources as having occurred. Rubio stated that the Trump administration does not inte...

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Trump warns Iran time is running out for nuclear deal as U.S. naval force deploys to Gulf; Tehran vows strong response

All sources agree that President Donald Trump publicly warned Iran on Wednesday that “time is running out” to negotiate a new nuclear deal, threatening military action if Tehran does not agree to halt uranium enrichment and abandon nuclear weapons development. He cited the deployment of a “massive a...

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FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County election facility in Georgia

FBI agents executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center in Georgia on Wednesday, according to multiple news outlets. The warrant sought materials related to the 2020 presidential election, with officials confirming that original voting records we...

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid White House pressure and economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve unanimously decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate range between 3.5% and 3.75%, pausing further cuts after three reductions in late 2023, according to all major news sources. The decision followed a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which vote...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown substance at Minnesota town hall; Trump denies involvement, blames rhetoric while some attribute incident to political climate

On Tuesday night, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was sprayed with an unknown substance during a town hall event in Minneapolis. Anthony J. Kazmierczak, a man who had previously posted online about conservative issues, was arrested in connection with the attack. Omar was not seriously injured ...

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Secretary of State Rubio Testifies Before Senate on U.S. Strategy for Venezuela, Including Oil Revenue Oversight and Diplomatic Reengagement

All sources agree that Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to outline the Trump administration’s approach to Venezuela following its recent intervention, which resulted in the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power. Rubio confirmed plans to oversee the...

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Lindsey Vonn suffers broken leg in crash during Olympic downhill run, ends competition; airlifted to hospital

All sources agree that American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women’s downhill event at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, suffering a broken leg just seconds into her run. She was airlifted by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where she underwent surgery and was reported to be ...

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