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'Could make good use of Noam’s advice': Noam Chomsky's wife asked Jeffrey Epstein to set up meeting with Donald Trump

Valeria Chomsky replied affirmatively. In a subsequent email the same day, she wrote that she had anticipated Trump’s rise even before the primaries and had said so publicly in meetings, lunches and dinners, but had been met with disbelief.

The Times of India

Tennessee to test Stephen Miller’s plan of enlisting states for immigration enforcement

Bills mandate ICE cooperation, school status checks and criminalize information release, testing constitutional lines

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Trump prompts outcry by suggesting Republicans should ‘take over’ elections

President claims idea to ‘nationalize’ elections in 15 states before midterms is to prevent noncitizen voting. Plus, how Muslim creatives are changing New York City’s cultural landscape

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Tulsi Gabbard reportedly oversaw probe of Puerto Rico voting machines last year – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Democrats launch aggressive campaign to win back infrequent voters

DNC’s Local Listeners initiative will target one million ‘infrequent’ voters in battleground districts

The Guardian - US

I knew Trump would target Minnesota. I didn’t expect this level of violence

I’m reporting on a political retribution campaign, disguised as immigration enforcement, in the community where I live

The Guardian - US

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

President Donald Trump wants to build a massive arch near the Lincoln Memorial

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'I’ve never seen you smile': Donald Trump snaps at female reporter over Epstein question — Watch

US President Donald Trump harshly criticized CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "the worst reporter" and questioning her demeanor after she pressed him on the Jeffrey Epstein document release. Trump deflected questions about justice for survivors, suggesting the country move on to other issues, and…

The Times of India

‘Our family feels deep distress’: Renee Good’s brothers plead for Democrats’ help at hearing

No Republicans attended Capitol Hill forum of US citizens detailing their experiences being harmed by federal agents

The Guardian - US

Trump and Vance differ in their responses to latest Epstein files

While Trump is ready to move on, Vance has signaled willingness to examine some accusations.

Axios

Trump news at a glance: Democrats sound alarm after president mulls election takeover

Trump’s comments raise concerns about potential efforts to rig the November midterm elections – key US politics stories from Tuesday 3 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

House Ethics eyes "extremely rare" televised trial for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

"She's in trouble," said one House Democrat. "Read that report. It's crazy."

Axios

What We Learned From Jodi Kantor's Latest Expose About The SCOTUS NDA

The Chief is now requiring all employees (but likely not the Justices) to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements, which do not seem to be working.

Reason

Outrage in Mexico at Trump praise for ‘legendary’ 19th-century US invasion

The US president’s celebration of the 1847 conquest draws fury from Mexican leaders over ‘imperialist tone’

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Trump signs $1.2tn funding bill, ending partial government shutdown

Appropriations measure will let Democrats negotiate with White House and GOP leaders over mass deportation efforts

Axios

Democrats shrug off grassroots demands to continue shutdown, block ICE funds

"Yeah, it's a leverage tool that people are giving up," one top Democrat told Axios.

The Guardian - US

Tulsi Gabbard running solo 2020 election inquiry separate from FBI investigation

Exclusive: Trump endorsed national intelligence director’s sweeping review by sending her on Georgia raid last week

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Should You Do Your Own Taxes This Year or Hire a Pro?

Doing your own taxes isn’t easy, and hiring a tax pro isn’t cheap. Here’s a guide to help you figure out whether to tackle the job on your own or hire a professional.

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The Guardian - US

Trump suggests Republicans should ‘take over’ elections to protect the party

President claims idea to ‘nationalize’ elections in 15 states before midterms is to prevent rare noncitizen voting

Kiplinger

Trump $10B IRS Lawsuit Hits an Already Chaotic 2026 Tax Season

A new Trump lawsuit and warnings from a tax-industry watchdog point to an IRS under strain, just as millions of taxpayers begin filing their 2025 returns.

The Guardian - US

The criminalizing of protest and dissent has a long history in America

The Trump administration is accusing protesters of ‘domestic terrorism’ but this brazen tactic is as old as the country itself

Reason

Thawing ICE

Plus: Courts block ending temporary protected status for Haitians and preventing lawmakers from entering ICE facilities, an end to government shutdown expected, and more…

The Guardian - US

Beware of ‘anti-woke’ liberals: they attacked the left and helped Trump win

So-called ‘reactionary centrist’ pundits proclaimed that there was a global ‘vibe shift’ in favor of the right. They were wrong

The Guardian - US

Trump scolds CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for not smiling as she asks about Epstein abuse survivors – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

New Epstein files fail to quell outrage as advocates claim documents are being withheld

Advocates call for further disclosures after Trump’s justice department released more than 3m files last week

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