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LAPD Won't Enforce Ban on Masked Federal Agents
A law in California bans federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, but the Los Angeles Police Department has no plans to enforce it.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:02:50 EDTMedical Group Breaks With Trans Surgeries for Youth
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has issued a sweeping recommendation against gender transition surgeries for minors, becoming the first major U.S. medical association to formally oppose such procedures for patients under 18.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:28:57 EDTHalle Berry to Newsom: Wake Up on Women Before 2028 Run
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry has escalated her criticism of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, saying that if he hopes to be elected president in 2028, he "can't sleep on women" and needs to "wake up."
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:54:46 EDTJudge Skeptical of Pentagon's Bid to Demote Sen. Mark Kelly
A judge on Tuesday skeptically questioned the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the military rank and pension pay of Sen. Mark Kelly, saying the campaign could undermine the free speech rights of all retired U.S. veterans.During a one-hour hearing in Washington,...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:08:43 EDTSheriff Tests Nancy Guthrie's DNA, Probes Possible Ransom Notes
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday it confirmed DNA samples taken from the home of Nancy Guthrie belonged to her, and investigators are reviewing reported ransom notes tied to her disappearance.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:11:04 EDTIran Provokes US, Presses New Demands Before Talks
Iran is escalating tensions with the United States by pressing new demands ahead of scheduled nuclear talks while its military carried out provocative actions against U.S. vessels in the Persian Gulf, Axios reported Tuesday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:59:17 EDTDHS Reports Spike in Vehicle Attacks on ICE, CBP Officers
The Department of Homeland Security reported Tuesday that federal immigration enforcement officers have faced more than 180 vehicle attacks since President Donald Trump took office.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:47:01 EDTVance Slams Rep. Nadler for Justifying Shooting Agents
Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday assailed Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., after Nadler suggested people could be justified in shooting a federal agent if they believed they were being kidnapped by "masked hoodlums."
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:39:22 EDTTrump Shares New Rendering of $400M WH Ballroom
President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a new rendering of the planned White House ballroom, an estimated $400 million renovation project that would expand the East Wing's former role in hosting foreign dignitaries and other visitors.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:06:48 EDTDems Seek Delay in Nomination Proceedings of Warsh for Fed Chair
Democrat members of the Senate banking committee on Tuesday asked Republican committee chair Tim Scott to delay the nomination proceedings for former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next chair of the U.S. central bank."The...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:52:46 EDTFIFA President Defends Giving Trump Peace Prize
In an interview Monday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said President Donald Trump was deserving of his soccer organization's inaugural Peace Prize.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:42:06 EDTN.M. Issues Raw Milk Warning After Newborn's Listeria Death
A newborn in New Mexico died after contracting a listeria infection, prompting state health officials to warn residents, especially pregnant women, to avoid raw milk and other unpasteurized dairy products.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:52 EDTFla. Moves to English-Only Driver's License Exams
Florida officials announced a major change to driver's license testing that Sunshine State leaders say will strengthen public safety and ensure motorists can properly understand traffic laws and road signs.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:52:19 EDTTrump Signs Bill Ending Partial Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump signed a spending bill on Tuesday ending the four-day partial government shutdown sparked by Democratic opposition to funding for the federal agency carrying out his sweeping immigration crackdown.The legislation landed on Trump's desk at the White...
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:04:58 EDTHouse Members Sue to Block New Utah Districts Boosting Dems' Chances
With the deadline to file for reelection a little over a month away, two of Utah's Republican members of Congress are asking a federal court to block the use of new U.S. House districts that could boost Democrats' chances of winning a Salt Lake City area seat in November.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:42:38 EDTSigns of Forced Entry Found at Home of Savannah Guthrie's Mom
Investigators found signs of forced entry at the Arizona home of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, a person familiar with the investigation said Tuesday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:19:22 EDTDemocrats Vow to Subpoena Trump Over Epstein Files
Congressional Democrats said Tuesday they plan to subpoena President Donald Trump to testify under oath about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein if they regain control of the House, citing what they describe as a new precedent set by Republicans' aggressive oversight tactics.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:04:09 EDTMelinda Gates 'Sad' Over Epstein Files on Ex-Husband
Melinda French Gates said she felt "unbelievable sadness" after her name surfaced in a newly released batch of Justice Department records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:02:37 EDTSen. Thune Breaks With Trump on Federalizing Elections
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Tuesday that he disagrees with President Donald Trump's call for Republicans to nationalize elections, noting that the Constitution gives that power to the states.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:12:11 EDTHarvard-Harris Poll: Modest Uptick in Economic Optimism
A January survey by the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll found a modest rise in the share of voters who say the U.S. economy is on the right track and a clearer uptick in reports of improving household finances.
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