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DHS Shutdown Begins as Funding Expires

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed overnight after Congress failed to reach a deal on immigration and ICE reforms. The partial DHS shutdown puts frontline services at risk and forces urgent talks as negotiators spar over policy and oversight.

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2.4% - US inflation rate in January

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"Yesterday is over, the future is inevitable" — Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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Nancy Guthrie Case Escalates: SWAT Raid, Multiple Detained

The high profile Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation intensified with multiple detentions, a SWAT raid and federal evidence seizures. Local and federal teams are coordinating rounds of searches and forensic work as leads multiply.

DHS Shutdown Begins as Funding Expires

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed and a partial shutdown took effect as Congress left without an agreement. Negotiations stall over immigration and ICE reforms, threatening operations and prompting urgent White House involvement.

Federal Probe Opens After Immigration Officials Accused of Lying in Shooting

Multiple controversies dog immigration enforcement with federal probes into officers' conduct, contradictory accounts of a Minneapolis shooting, and sweeping plans to massively expand detention capacity. The scandals heighten scrutiny of policy and oversight.

Trump Calls Iran Regime Change the ‘Best Thing That Could Happen’

President Trump signaled an aggressive posture toward Iran while the Pentagon prepares for expanded operations. Washington dispatched additional naval power to the region as plans for prolonged action and regime change rhetoric escalate tensions.

US Strike Kills 3 on Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean

The U.S. military conducted multiple lethal strikes on suspected narco vessels in the Caribbean this week, leaving several dead and drawing attention to expanding maritime interdiction campaigns under Southern Command.

US Used AI to Help Capture Venezuela's Maduro

Classified reports say U.S. forces used advanced AI during the raid that captured Venezuela's leader. The involvement of private AI models in covert operations raises policy and oversight questions about commercial tech in national security missions.

Half Dozen Top Trump Officials Named in Epstein Files

Newly released Epstein files continue to roil politics and business with named officials and executives facing fallout. Resignations and reputational damage are spreading as lawmakers and institutions reckon with the documents' revelations.

House Democrats Demand Answers on Bondi Epstein Search Tracking

House Democrats opened an investigation into Attorney General Pam Bondi and DOJ practices after signs that lawmakers' searches of the Epstein files were tracked. Bipartisan tensions on Capitol Hill center on privacy and oversight of classified materials.

Rubio Warns Europe Against Becoming 'Shackled by Shame' - Munich Speech

Speeches at the Munich Security Conference underscored fraying transatlantic trust as U.S. officials sought to reassure allies while European leaders warned of strategic drift. Migration and defense commitments dominated a fraught diplomatic agenda.

Starmer Sends Carrier Strike Group to North Atlantic

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged a military buildup and new deployments as London signals a tougher stance on Russia and to reassure European partners amid doubts about U.S. reliability and rising global tensions.

Tarique Rahman Returns From Exile and Wins Key Election

A decisive election in Bangladesh handed a sweeping victory to Tarique Rahman's BNP, setting up a return to power that could reshape regional politics and governance in South Asia amid questions about legitimacy and future policy direction.

Trump Tightens Shackles on Cuba as Fuel Shortages Deepen

Cuba's energy crisis deepened as a major refinery fire and U.S. measures choked imports, prompting U.N. concern and heightening humanitarian and diplomatic tensions in the Caribbean amid broader U.S. policy pressure.

DOJ Sues Harvard Over Race Based Admissions Records

The Justice Department escalated enforcement actions against elite institutions with a high profile lawsuit demanding Harvard turn over admissions records. The move intensifies national debate over race based admissions and transparency.

Senate Republicans Secure Votes to Advance SAVE Act

Election law and voting ID battles intensified as Republicans moved to advance the SAVE America Act and the White House vowed executive action on voter ID if Congress stalls. The fight sets up major midterm stakes over election rules.

Sheriff Accused of Obstructing FBI in Nancy Guthrie Case

Tension flared between local and federal investigators in the Guthrie case as accusations of obstructing FBI access and public disputes over evidence handling drew national attention. The conflict threatens to hamper a fast moving missing person probe.

DHS Sends Hundreds of Administrative Subpoenas to Tech Firms

The Department of Homeland Security has broadened legal pressure on tech companies seeking to identify critics of immigration enforcement. Subpoenas to platforms and demands for account information raise free speech and privacy alarms.

FBI Worried That Debunked Conspiracies Fueled Election Office Search

Questions swirled over the FBI's use of dubious leads to obtain search warrants as legal experts warn about politicized investigations of election offices. Lawmakers are citing court precedent to argue safeguards are needed.

Putin Vanishes From Public View for Over a Week

New reports raise alarms about Putin's health and the brutality of Russian detention facilities, while the death of a close warlord fuels speculation of a violent succession battle inside Moscow's inner circle.

Measles Outbreaks Surge Across United States

Vaccine preventable disease outbreaks and flu deaths climbed as public health officials urge immunization. The surge in measles cases and seasonal flu fatalities in children prompted renewed vaccination campaigns and warnings.

Anthropic Sees 11% User Jump After Super Bowl Ad

AI and model competition continued to roil tech markets as Anthropic gained users after high profile advertising, OpenAI retired a popular model, and ad pricing moves signaled a maturing AI advertising market.

Trump's Grip on GOP Appears to Slip

Fissures within the Republican Party widened as dissident lawmakers threatened leadership and centrist senators weighed in on election legislation. The intraparty fight could reshape the GOP ahead of midterms.

Mystery Tipster Doubles Bitcoin Ransom Demand in Guthrie Case

New ransom demands and international tip lines complicated the Guthrie investigation as anonymous tipsters sought bitcoin payments and media outlets reported leads that may pull investigators abroad.

Trump Presses Fed to Cut Rates After Strong Jobs Data

Economic data showed inflation cooling while the White House touted the improvement; the development renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve and fed into political debates over fiscal policy and rate cuts.

FBI Releases Suspect Description and Boosts Reward in Guthrie Case

Forensic leads in the Guthrie probe advanced as the FBI released a suspect description and officials confirmed that DNA found at the home did not match the missing woman or those close to her, deepening investigative puzzles.

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