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6:45 AM ET, February 5, 2026

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Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today  —  On Tuesday in Minnesota, a lawyer made headlines — including at Law Dork — for her shocking statement in court representing that government that the “system sucks.”
Discussion: MPR News and New Republic
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New York Times:   Surge in Immigration Cases in Minnesota Pushes Prosecutors and Judges to Brink
Politico:
‘This job sucks’: Government lawyers, drowning in immigration cases, have had it
Jonah Kaplan / CBS News:
With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, the lead prosecutors have quit
Discussion: KSTP-TV, Radio Iowa and Raw Story
Steve Karnowski / Associated Press:
Trump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately
Ruth Marcus / New Yorker:
How Jeff Bezos Brought Down the Washington Post  —  The Amazon founder bought the paper to save it.  Instead, with a mass layoff, he's forced it into severe decline.  —  On September 4, 2013, the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos held his first meeting with the staff of the Washington Post …
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CNN:
Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post conducts widespread layoffs, gutting a third of its staff  —  The Washington Post laid off about one in three employees across the company Wednesday morning, dealing another big blow to a newsroom that has reached a breaking point.
Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
The Washington Post Dies in Daylight
Garrett M. Graff / Doomsday Scenario:
Six Ways to Reform ICE and CBP  —  And why congressional “reform” isn't actually the real problem....  In my testimony to the Illinois Accountability Commission last week about the long-running corruption and abuses by CBP and ICE, I concluded with a basic point:
Discussion: Mother Jones and The Atlantic
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Matt Cohen / Democracy Docket:
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Jacob Wendler / Politico:
Steve Bannon calls for Trump to deploy ICE and military troops to polling sites
Discussion: The Wrap
CIA:
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell  —  One of CIA's oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset.  The World Factbook served the Intelligence Community and the general public as a longstanding, one-stop basic reference about countries and communities around the globe.
Discussion: Associated Press
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Simon Willison / Simon Willison's Weblog:
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell (via) Somewhat devastating news today from CIA: … There's not even a hint as to why they decided to stop maintaining this publication, which has been their most useful public-facing initiative since 1971 and a cornerstone of the public internet since 1997.
New York Times:
Brad Karp Resigns as Paul Weiss Chairman Amid Epstein Fallout  —  The decision followed the release of a series of embarrassing emails between Mr. Karp and Jeffrey Epstein.  —  Brad Karp, the longtime chairman of Paul Weiss, one of the nation's top corporate law firms …
Discussion: PR Newswire and CNBC
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Financial Times:
Brad Karp to step down as Paul Weiss chair after Epstein revelations  —  Files released by US Department of Justice detailed his relationship with the child sex offender  —  Brad Karp is stepping down as chair of Paul Weiss and will be replaced by top deals lawyer Scott Barshay …
Discussion: Raw Story, Bloomberg and New York Post
Associated Press:
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats  —  The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year's elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
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Quinnipiac University Poll:
61% Of Voters Think The Trump Administration Has Not Given An Honest Account Of The Fatal Shooting Of Alex Pretti, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 58% Of Voters Think DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Should Be Removed  — mail_outline  —  More than a week after nurse Alex Pretti …
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Jacob Wendler / Politico:   Majority of voters don't trust Trump admin's account of Alex Pretti killing, poll finds
Reuters:
Exclusive: US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico  —  A team working for President Donald Trump's spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, last spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines, said Gabbard's office and three sources familiar with the previously unreported events.
Discussion: The Guardian
Wall Street Journal:
Negotiators Say Talks to Restore ACA Subsidies Likely Dead  —  New, higher health-insurance bills are kicking in for many households  —  WASHINGTON—Top Senate negotiators said that an effort to renew expired healthcare subsidies had effectively collapsed, likely ending the hopes …
Discussion: The Hill, Forbes and Nashville Banner
The Hill:
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.
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Jade Lozada / NOTUS:
‘Can You Shut Up?’: House Democrats and Scott Bessent Get Into Shouting Matches During Hearing
New York Times:
Nike, Accused of Bias Against White Workers, Is Under Federal Investigation  —  It appeared to be the first time the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has targeted diversity policies at a large company.  —  The federal agency that safeguards hiring practices said on Wednesday …
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Ramishah Maruf / CNN:
Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees
Dustin Volz / Wall Street Journal:
Congress Receives Redacted Version of Whistleblower Complaint Against Gabbard  —  The document has significant portions blacked out for executive privilege  —  The Trump administration has disclosed to select lawmakers a classified government whistleblower complaint against spy chief Tulsi Gabbard …
Discussion: Just The News and New Republic
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Natasha Bertrand / CNN:
Whistleblower complaint centers on sharing of classified intelligence and reporting of a potential crime, watchdog says
Discussion: Townhall
Allie Canal / NBC News:
Trump says he'll stay out of the Netflix-Paramount fight over Warner Bros.  —  The president's comments to NBC News were a reversal from his December statement that he would be involved in the approval process for Netflix's deal.  —  Listen to this article with a free account
Tyler Pager / New York Times:
Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage.  But It Has a Cost.  —  A year into President Trump's second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.  —  President Trump, who considers himself a master deal maker …
Discussion: Raw Story
Axios:
Scoop: FBI chief heads to Tucson as Trump pledges help to find Savannah Guthrie's mom  —  FBI Director Kash Patel is heading to Tucson, Arizona, as President Trump deploys federal resources to find “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, per an Federal Bureau of Investigation source.
Arthur Delaney / HuffPost:
Democrats Soften Their Demand To Ban Masks For ICE  —  Masks might still be OK in “extraordinary and unusual circumstances,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.  —  WASHINGTON — Top Democrats on Wednesday seemed to soften their demand to ban masks on federal agents.
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
To Win Back the House, Democrats Take the Fight to Deep-Red Areas … When some of the most promising Democrats running for Congress visited Washington for a “candidate week” last fall, the people besieging one of them for photos or brief introductions weren't the usual lobbyists or lawmakers.
 
 
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Reuters:
UK's Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson
Julianna Bragg / Axios:
Elon Musk and State Department workers to be deposed over DOGE dismantling USAID
Discussion: NewsMax.com
Valerie Insinna / Breaking Defense:
EXCLUSIVE: HASC chair seeking $450B for defense in reconciliation
Jonathan Tamari / Bloomberg Government:
Key House Republican Calls for Removing ICE Masks, Citing Trust
Discussion: Raw Story
Philip Marcelo / Associated Press:
Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims' names, despite redaction efforts
Discussion: NBC News and The Hill
Maya Yang / The Guardian:
New York City and Illinois join WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body
Discussion: New York Times
 Earlier Items: 
Ken Klippenstein:
In ICE's War, the Public Is Winning
Discussion: Raw Story
Washington Post:
Trump's target was Canada, but Michigan takes the hit
Discussion: NewsMax.com and France 24
Henry J. Gomez / NBC News:
After the Minneapolis shootings, Trump says his administration could use ‘a softer touch’ on immigration
Barak Ravid / Axios:
Scoop: Plans for Iran nuclear talks are collapsing, U.S. officials say
 

 
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