Reporter asks Donald Trump about survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, but the president only cares why she doesn’t smile for him The priorities of our president. We Got This Covered · Feb 5
Watch: Trump announces Medal of Honor in emotional call to father of fallen US soldier Michael Ollis US President Donald Trump shared an emotional phone call with the parents of fallen Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, informing them that their son would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic sacrifice in Afghanistan more than a decade ago. The Times of India · Feb 5
Bank of America Predicted Silver Prices Could Hit $309 in 2026. Is That Still in Play? The firm's head of metals research predicts that the upside for silver is capped in 2026. Barchart · Feb 5
'Former H-1B': Indian-American community celebrates Balaji Krishnamoorthy becoming Uber CFO amid ongoing visa row The appointment of Indian-origin Balaji Krishnamoorthy as the CFO of Uber came at a time when the hatred against Indians is at its peak on social media. H-1B visa program that allows US companies to hire skilled employees from outside the country, is under scrutiny on allegations of misuse and… The Times of India · Feb 5
Trump roasts Democratic lawmakers, mocks Chip Roy at Prayer Breakfast President Trump on Thursday struck a partisan tone at the National Prayer Breakfast, questioning why religious people would back Democrats. Roll Call · Feb 5
First Thing: Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention Elizabeth Caisaguano and her mother released from Texas facility hit by measles outbreak. Plus, the Epstein stories you may have missed The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Is Your 2K Trump Dividend Check on Its Way? Not So Fast — 3 Scams To Avoid Scammers have leveraged the headline-grabbing and high-profile nature of the president's plan to line their own pockets. Learn how to prevent them below. GOBankingRates · Feb 5
Trump’s border-czar takeover does little to calm Minneapolis tensions: ‘The agenda is still the same’ Experts say Tom Homan’s charge, replacing Greg Bovino’s aggressive tactics, may change the tone, but not the mission The Guardian - US · Feb 5
Donald Trump is making China great again The president’s policies have weakened the US’s competitive position and undermined its alliances to China’s advantage The Guardian - US · Feb 5
All the world’s enraged: a new era of ‘resistance theater’ is rising as Trump attacks the arts Writers and theater groups across the country are creating works in response to crackdowns on their communities The Guardian - US · Feb 5
What a Human Rights Watch report says about the economic toll of backsliding rights in Asia A report by Human Rights Watch says backsliding on protections is taking a toll on Asian economies as growing inequality leaves the poor vulnerable to labor abuses and scams The Independent UK · Feb 5
Trump reportedly skipping Super Bowl after aides warn of mass booing, jeering, general public loathing Sounds like someone's running scared... We Got This Covered · Feb 5
What are files from Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment likely to reveal? Five key questions MPs are hoping will be answered when records are released after security committee vetting The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Zack Polanski: The Labour party have been corporate captured. They’re doing the things they’ve been told to do Green leader Zack Polanski is taking the fight to Labour with his brand of eco-populism — but while he’s riding high in the polls, do his economic policies really stack up? Evening Standard · Feb 5
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Trump says it ‘bothers’ him that GOP is investigating Bill Clinton: ‘I still like him’ Angry Democrats have suggested they could force Trump to give evidence about his own relationship with Epstein
Salon · Feb 5 They said Trumpism was fading Mainstream commentators said Donald Trump’s authoritarian campaign was exhausted. They were very wrong
Salon · Feb 5 Dems' ICE demands do Trump a favor DHS and Democrats are both demanding a closer relationship between local officials and ICE
We Got This Covered · Feb 5 Donald Trump intervenes in Savannah Guthrie mom kidnapping, promises to ‘deploy all resources’ Trump's flexing the full arm of the law.
Radio France Internationale · Feb 5 Zelensky French TV interview: 'If Ukraine doesn't stop Putin, he will invade Europe' Amid a flurry of diplomatic meetings in Moscow and Abu Dhabi, in an interview on TV channel France 2 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his European partners – as well as United States President Donald Trump – to put more pressure on Russia to end the four-year war.
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Mark Carney urged to drop Canada’s F-35 fighter jet contract with US despite Trump threats US president threatened a 50 per cent tariff on Canada if it did not certify a number of Gulfstream fighter jets
The Guardian - US · Feb 5 Arctic Fever: new exhibit finds 19th-century parallels to Trump’s Greenland obsession As far back as 1867, White House officials have viewed Greenland, and Iceland, as having immense strategic value
The Texas Tribune · Feb 5 On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate GOP candidates John Cornyn, Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton refused to participate in a candidate Q&A on major issues, ranging from foreign policy to artificial intelligence. We used their past statements and voting history to show voters where they differ.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 5 Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district Cain, a state lawmaker, and Mealer, a former Harris County judge candidate, have consolidated much of the fundraising and endorsements in the 9th Congressional District’s Republican primary.
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Twilight star buys historic LA movie theater: ‘Something for the community’ Actor says she intends to turn rundown theater into a community space
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Trump says Renee Good and Alex Pretti were ‘no angels’ but admits: ‘We’re not good at public relations’ Donald Trump did not fully roll back on his position, though, and claimed that ‘we don’t have a country’ without ICE