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Trump Reposts Obamas as Apes - Nation Erupts

President Trump posted then deleted a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, sparking bipartisan outrage, GOP defections, calls to fire responsible staff, and a rare White House deletion as investigators and aides scramble

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50,137 - Dow Jones closes above 50,000 for the first time

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"F*** Donald Trump" — Hakeem Jeffries

SPX 6,932 ↑ 1.97% Dow 50,116 ↑ 2.47% Nasdaq 23,031 ↑ 2.18% Gold 4,989 ↑ 2.03% BTC 70,740 ↑ 0.31%

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Trump Refuses to Apologize for Racist Post - Says He’s ‘Least Racist’ President

President Donald Trump posted and then deleted a social media video that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama in racist imagery. The post prompted bipartisan outrage, internal White House alarm, and calls for staff discipline.

First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Deadline Passes as Search Intensifies

The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie continues as investigators report new messages and alleged ransom communications. Law enforcement and the FBI are examining submissions for authenticity amid public pressure and looming deadlines.

DOJ Lets Lawmakers View Unredacted Epstein Files Starting Monday

The Justice Department will allow members of Congress to review unredacted documents from the Jeffrey Epstein file release. The move aims to give lawmakers direct access while oversight tensions and calls for public hearings grow.

UK Police Search Properties Linked to Peter Mandelson in Epstein Probe

UK authorities have launched searches tied to the Jeffrey Epstein document fallout, focusing on high-profile figures connected to the files. Police actions have targeted properties and raised questions for political and business elites.

DOJ: Third Suspect in 2012 Benghazi Attack Arrested

U.S. authorities have captured and extradited a suspect tied to the 2012 Benghazi attack, marking a significant development in a long‑running investigation. The DOJ and FBI say prosecutions will follow as officials brief the public.

U.S. and Iran Hold Talks in Oman as Threats Loom

U.S. and Iranian officials engaged in indirect nuclear talks in Oman while Washington imposed sanctions targeting Iran's covert oil shipments. Diplomats described the meetings as a tentative start even as regional tensions persist.

U.S. Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Tests

The United States has accused China of covert nuclear testing and covering up related activity, a charge that risks worsening already strained strategic ties. The allegation accompanies broader arms control tensions as treaties lapse.

Putin’s Unmanned Forces Swell to Size Larger Than British Army

Russia is expanding unmanned forces and the conflict with Ukraine shows persistent volatility, underscored by high‑profile violence inside Russia including an attack on a senior military intelligence officer.

Suicide Bomb Rocks Pakistan Capital - Over 30 Dead

A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque near Islamabad, killing dozens and wounding many more. Islamic State claimed responsibility and authorities are investigating security lapses and broader sectarian escalation.

Super Bowl LX Fortified by Massive Security Operation

Security for Super Bowl LX has been dramatically ramped up with multimodal law enforcement deployments and counterdrone plans, while the halftime show choice and alternative events have become a political flashpoint.

Dow Closes Above 50000 for the First Time

Markets rallied as the Dow crossed a historic threshold while investors digest large planned corporate AI investments and a volatile cryptocurrency environment tied to hedge fund failures.

Trump Signs Order Threatening Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran

The White House rolled out trade and supply measures aimed at easing consumer prices while signaling tougher trade leverage on Iran and other nations, moves that are reshaping diplomatic and domestic economic debates.

Pentagon to Cut Ties With Harvard - Training and Fellowships Ended

The Pentagon has cut a range of programs with Harvard including training and fellowships, part of a broader push to sever ties with institutions labeled as ideologically hostile by defense officials.

SBA Suspends Over 100000 California Borrowers in $9 Billion Fraud Probe

The Small Business Administration moved to suspend more than 100000 California borrowers amid a sweeping pandemic fraud probe that could involve billions in illicit claims and has national implications for relief oversight.

NYPD Sergeant Convicted of Manslaughter Over Fatal Cooler Toss

A New York police sergeant was found guilty for actions that led to a fatality after he threw a cooler during an arrest. The verdict highlights accountability and renewed scrutiny of police tactics.

Body Found Believed to Be Lil Jon's Son Near Atlanta

A body believed to be the missing son of rapper Lil Jon was recovered near Atlanta, prompting family confirmation and an ongoing investigation into the young man's death.

WHO Confirms Fatal Nipah Case in Bangladesh

Global and local public health threats are emerging simultaneously from a fatal Nipah case in Bangladesh to a measles case in Maine and deadly mushroom poisonings in California, raising urgent containment concerns.

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Unfreeze More Than 16 Billion for NY Tunnel Project

Federal judges rebuked parts of the administration's funding moves by ordering release of Gateway Tunnel funds and blocking withholding of social service allocations, underscoring judicial checks on executive action.

Judge Orders Return of Families Deported to Honduras

Courts and advocates continue to clash with the administration over deportations and detention practices as judges order returns of families and debate the treatment of children and asylum seekers.

New York Lawmakers Propose Moratorium on Data Center Construction

Policy fights over AI infrastructure and data center growth are intensifying as states consider moratoriums while Big Tech pours hundreds of billions into AI projects and advertisers deploy huge sums for major events.

Commerce Official Previously Owned Business With Jeffrey Epstein

Newly released documents and reporting tie officials and prominent lawyers to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting scrutiny of political appointees and law firm leadership amid broader revelations.

Ukraine Says Russian Offensive Slows After Starlink Cutoff

Ukraine reports operational impacts after communications disruptions while U.S. officials push for a March timeline for elections and reconstruction in Kyiv as frontline pressure and materiel needs remain acute.

Trump Rolls Out TrumpRx Website Offering Discounted Prescriptions

The White House launched TrumpRx to offer discounted prescription drugs directly to consumers while critics question its utility and regulators probe knockoff weight loss drugs in the wake of the GLP 1 craze.

Appeals Court Clears Way for Trump Ban on DEI Programs

Federal appeals courts have delivered key victories for the administration by allowing curbs on DEI programs to proceed, shaping the legal landscape for federal diversity initiatives and prompting rapid policy shifts.

POTUS LATEST

"Does America have the resolve to deport illegal border crossers: https://www. washingtonexaminer.com/daily-m emo/4434193/america-resolve-deport-illegal-border-crossers/"