Donald Trump froze $16B New York rail project over – you guessed it right – his usual ridiculous demand The GOP have already introduced legislation in Congress to cater to his wishes. We Got This Covered · Feb 6
Stephen Colbert: ‘Trump would eat a bicycle tire if you put it on a bun’ Late-night hosts responded to White House faith adviser Paula White-Cain’s claims that Trump is ‘the GOAT’ The Guardian - US · Feb 6
The new season of 'Cross' is about corrupt billionaires. Aldis Hodge sees some parallels Aldis Hodge thinks there are parallels between the new season of “Cross” and the stories about Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Feb 6
Your tax return this year might be late because of an understaffed IRS Delays in processing tax returns can be especially perilous for low-income households. Fortune · Feb 6
Fake outrage over internet meme: White House responds to Donald Trump's racist Obama video, deleted now White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the outrage over President Donald Trump's 'racist' video of showing the Obamas as apes is fake as it is from an internet meme video. Leavitt said the meme video depicted President Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from… The Times of India · Feb 6
'Erroneously done by staffer': White House calls Trump’s racist Obamas post a mistake; takes it down A racist video featuring edited images of the Obamas was mistakenly posted on Donald Trump's social media account by a White House staffer and has since been removed. The offensive content, which repeated false election claims, sparked immediate condemnation from Democratic leaders and former officials. Trump's spokeswoman dismissed the backlash… The Times of India · Feb 6
Kid Rock invokes Kobe Bryant for response to backlash against conservative Super Bowl halftime show Country singer and Trump supporter will headline right-wing organization Turning Point USA’s All-American halftime show The Independent UK · Feb 6
Florida begins offering commercial driving license tests exclusively in English Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in Florida, with 22 percent of households predominately using the language The Independent UK · Feb 6
Senate's lone Black Republican says Trump video "most racist thing I've seen out of this White House" The post was eventually taken down after about 12 hours. Axios · Feb 6
How Svalbard went from from Arctic outpost to geopolitical flashpoint Tensions in the Arctic are putting new pressure on Svalbard, a Norwegian-administered archipelago long seen as an example of international cooperation, as climate change transforms the region and rivalry between major powers intensifies. Radio France Internationale · Feb 6
Bulletin PM briefing: Trump slammed over AI Obamas video and Mandelson properties searched Good evening – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Trump called ‘disgusting’ after sharing AI video depicting Obamas as apes. Police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson. Summer camp sex offender jailed for drugging and abusing children. Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison life seen in new Epstein files video. Bad… The Independent UK · Feb 6
Count the qualifiers: Trump's week became another presidential talk-a-thon Before sharing a racist meme on Friday, President Trump uttered a list of policy statements that he muddied with qualifiers. Roll Call · Feb 6
Private luxury plane owned by Trump donor used for ICE deportations, report says Advocates expressed concern the alleged flights returning Palestinian men to the occupied West Bank violated humanitarian principles The Independent UK · Feb 6
White House blames staffer for Trump’s Obama ‘apes’ post and removes video Republican labeled ‘racist’ The White House dismissed the clip as harmless, though it was later deleted The Independent UK · Feb 6
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Annual Smithsonian summer event held for 50 years is exiled from D.C. so Trump can have his 250th America birthday festival The Smithsonian’s annual Folklife Festival has been exiled from Washington’s National Mall to make way for a flashy series of events including an IndyCar race
Barchart · Feb 6 Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness and Geopolitical Risks March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +0.79 (+1.25%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0291 (+1.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses today and moved higher after the dollar weakened. Also, concerns that the US-Iranian talks in Oman will not lead to...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6 There’s one argument Starmer could make to save his skin – but he won’t dare do it Among those focusing on what the PM knew about Peter Mandelson are many who themselves knew plenty and chose to ignore it, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
Euronews · Feb 6 'Regime change in Iran should come from within,' former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says The US president is threatening strikes on Iran, this time in response to the Tehran's violent repression of protestors in recent weeks. Former Israeli Prime Minister Olmert says that if the endgame is regime change, only people can do that.
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie 'The ’Burbs' The new Peacock series “The 'Burbs” brings humor and suspense to suburbia
The Guardian - US · Feb 6 Trump says he’ll free infrastructure funds for New York if Penn Station is renamed after him Trump also demanded Dulles airport be given his name in exchange for funding NY-NJ tunnel and subway extension
The Times of India · Feb 6 89 Indians named by US as 'worst of the worst' criminals arrested by ICE The US has released a country-wise list of criminals and illegals arrested by the ICE and at least 89 Indians are named on it. "The US Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Under Secretary Noem's…
Euronews · Feb 6 France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland The French consulate opened this Friday in the capital, Nuuk, amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic island.
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Benghazi attack suspect arrested 14 years after ambush on US compound killed four Americans Twenty militants armed with AK-47s and grenade launchers stormed the consulate compound on Sept. 12, 2012
Euronews · Feb 6 Iran and US to hold more nuclear talks after indirect negotiations in Oman Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions.
Axios · Feb 6 Trump envoys met directly with Iran foreign minister in Oman The negotiations were almost called off earlier in the week, but went ahead on Friday.