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Leavitt brushes off Lutnick–Epstein heat with list of administration wins media ignored before ending briefing

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick amid questions about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein during a briefing Tuesday.

Dem lawmaker compares ICE agents to Nazis and Gestapo during fiery House hearing on enforcement

Democratic lawmakers likened ICE agents to Nazis during an explosive House hearing as Rep. Dan Goldman clashed with acting director over enforcement tactics.

House Dem explodes on top Trump immigration official, says he ‘better hope’ for pardon from president

Progressive Rep. Shri Thanedar exploded on top Trump immigration officials, calling federal immigration officers “thugs" and saying they “better hope" for a presidential pardon.

DOJ signals crackdown on synagogue protesters using abortion clinic statute

The Justice Department expanded civil rights enforcement against protesters accused of disrupting religious worship using recent synagogue cases as a legal model.

Mamdani’s antisemitism czar once slammed post condemning Hamas terror attacks

NYC's new antisemitism czar once criticized a social media post condemning Hamas rocket attacks, calling it "state-sanctioned violence" against Palestinians.

Tulsi Gabbard denies wrongdoing over delayed whistleblower complaint referral to Congress members: ‘Baseless’

A classified whistleblower complaint alleging wrongdoing by Tulsi Gabbard sparked a political battle over national security and congressional oversight.

Nicki Minaj fans say they’re leaving Democrat Party as rapper’s politics spark backlash and praise

Nicki Minaj fans are reportedly switching to the Republican party after her Trump support, with viral social media posts showing "Barbz" leaving the left.

Families of Venezuelans detained for political activism demand their release outside infamous prison

Dozens of relatives and friends of Venezuelan opposition leaders, human rights defenders and others detained for their political activities protested Saturday outside a notorious prison in the capital to demand the immediate release of their loved ones.

‘Yes, it’s real’: Protesters march for, not against, billionaires

Those in downtown San Francisco may see a cluster of people marching toward the business districts on Saturday afternoon. They're aligned with the March for Billionaires, a pro-wealth initiative.

DOJ limits congressional review of Epstein records to publicly released files

Lawmakers set to review unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records at the Justice Department beginning Monday will be allowed to examine only documents that have already been released to the public, not the full universe of Epstein-related materials the department has identified, according to Justice Department correspondence and congressional aides.

Calm amid chaos: Noem defies calls to resign, touts border victory as shutdowns, storms, and riots swirl

Kristi Noem faces mounting criticism as DHS secretary amid ICE operations that sparked riots and deaths, but Trump defends her border security record.

This Senate Democrat wants voter ID for his campaign events — but not federal elections

Senator Jon Ossoff required government-issued photo ID for an Atlanta campaign rally on Saturday even as he's voiced opposition to similar voter ID requirements, drawing criticism from Rep. Mike Collins.

Virginia Democrat gives profanity-laced response to Cruz’s criticism of the state’s redistricting push

A Virginia Democrat hit back at Sen. Ted Cruz after he said that the state's redistricting push was a "brazen abuse of power [and] an insult to democracy."

Los Angeles mayor’s race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year's devastating wildfire and ongoing criticism of City Hall on issues from street paving to homelessness.

Congress can review DOJ’s Epstein files starting Monday

Lawmakers will be able to review the Justice Department's unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files on Monday morning following criticism regarding the heavy black ink used to cover large swaths of the released documents.

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about the U.S. talks with Iran, his office said Saturday, as concerns remain high about possible regional conflict.

Minnesota immigration operation generates over 700 legal challenges, strains federal courts

The 700-plus habeas corpus petitions mentioned in Friday's 5th Circuit detention ruling represent only a portion of the legal challenges stemming from Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, where federal courts are dealing with an unprecedented volume of immigration detention cases.

Haiti’s presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected U.S.-backed ruler remains

Haiti's presidential council stepped down on Saturday after almost two years of tumultuous rule alongside a U.S.-backed prime minister, who is expected to remain in power as the country prepares for the first general elections in a decade.

RFK Jr. recruits Mike Tyson for MAHA Super Bowl ad

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson will be seen on the big screen Sunday, promoting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again campaign in a Super Bowl ad.

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