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The Latest Breaking News from Ron Wyden

Why is the FBI buying people’s location data and how is it using the information?

FBI director revealed agency had resumed buying private information en masse in possible constitutional violation

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar

The move would be a major escalation in the US-Israel war against Iran. Plus, FBI director admits to buying data tracking Americans’ locations

The Guardian - UK

Kash Patel admits under oath FBI is buying location data on Americans

Admission came during questioning at Senate intelligence committee worldwide threats hearing

The Guardian - US

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Democratic Sen. Calls On DEA To Give Information On Suspicious Transactions Related To Jeffrey Epstein In Drug-Trafficking Case

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden is calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide information about a long-running investigation involving Jeffrey Epstein.

Latin Times

Bipartisan Senate bill promises 'commonsense fixes' to IRS

Senate Finance Committee leaders introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to overhaul the procedures and administration of the IRS.

Roll Call

Can People in Frog Costumes Beat Fascism?

The "State of the Swamp" event highlights the power and limits of absurdity and whimsy in political protest.

Reason

Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

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Newly Released Memo Shows Jeffrey Epstein Was Target of 2010 DEA Probe Over Suspicious Money Transfers

A newly released DEA memo reveals Jeffrey Epstein was named in 2010 drug probe involving $50m in transfers tied to drugs and prostitution in New York, US Virgin Islands.

International Business Times UK

Democrats demand government refund billions in Trump tariff money

The measure would prioritize refunds for small businesses and encourages importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass the refunds on to their customers

The Independent UK

US officials tell DOJ now is the ‘time to act’ on Epstein files investigation in wake of Andrew’s arrest in the UK

‘If a Prince can be held accountable, so can a President,’ wrote one Democrat

The Independent UK

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS just led to the introduction of the ‘Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act’

They see a massive conflict of interest.

We Got This Covered

Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.'s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak

Documents obtained by The Guardian and The Associated Press undermine Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_'s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearings that the 2019 trip he took to Samoa before a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”

The Independent UK

Senator expresses ‘deep concern’ about CIA activity in cryptic letter

It’s not clear what activities — whether at home or abroad — the senator was referring to

The Independent UK

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.

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The Independent UK

Senator demands answers after Trump accepted Rolex and gold bar before slashing tariffs on Switzerland

Trump’s love of lavish gifts is well known and many are displayed in the Oval Office

TechRadar

'Simply irresponsible': Microsoft confirms it will give your BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI if asked - but there is a way to keep your data private

Moved called "simply irresponsible" - but there is a way to protect your private data.

International Business Times

X, Grok Takedown: Senators Ask Apple, Google to Remove Apps Due to 'Sickening' Content Generation

US Senators are now calling for Apple to takedown the X and Grok apps following the content generation fiasco.

The Guardian - US

Senators claim UnitedHealth is withholding internal documents from inquiry

UnitedHealth says it will ‘continue to engage’ with lawmakers who began investigating their involvement in nursing home care after Guardian investigation

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Roll Call

Zero-dollar premiums sticking point in Senate health talks - Roll Call

Plan would temporarily extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, capping income eligibility and eliminating zero-premium plans.

Roll Call

Health care fight returns in January with affordability at center - Roll Call

Parties and factions within them are sharply divided on a path forward; several avenues being explored haven’t led to viable legislation.

The Guardian - US

Unaccompanied children being pressed to return to their countries by US border officials

Exclusive: federal document reveals children arriving as undocumented immigrants being threatened with detention

The Guardian - US

Top Democrats call for investigation into share-buying spree by Trump allies

Fossil fuel execs Robert Pender and Michael Sabel deny wrongdoing after report on potential conflict of interest

Reason

CBP Agents Held This U.S. Citizen for Hours Until He Agreed To Let Them Search His Electronic Devices

A federal lawsuit argues that the agency's policy of perusing travelers' personal data without a warrant or probable cause violates the Fourth Amendment.

The Independent UK

Key Republican senator pushes support for Obamacare patch before Americans’ healthcare premiums jump

Senator, who has released his own long-term plan to reform the Affordable Care Act, says more urgent legislation is needed to prevent costs from spiking

The Independent UK

Epstein survivors call on Congress to force Trump administration to hand over financial records

Bank records at the Treasury Department could expose the sex trafficker’s ‘cross-border criminal organization,’ victims say

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