February 6, 2026
As soon as they could blame the post on a staffer, Republicans rushed to condemn the post’s racism. “They couldn’t break me,” Armstrong told Nil Köksal of Canadian news interview show As it Happens. Trump’s doubling down on racism reflects Americans’ growing disillusionment with him and his administration. Mr. Lyons seemed intent that CBP conduct targeted operations for at least two weeks before transitioning to full scale immigration enforcement. Now, rather than dividing Americans, Trump’s outrageous behavior is uniting Americans against him.
Source:New York Times
February 07, 2026 10:34 UTC
Body believed to be Lil Jon’s missing son recovered in park pond, police say
MILTON, Georgia (WUPA) — Milton police say the body believed to be that of Lil Jon’s missing son, Nathan Smith, was recovered Friday from a pond near his home, ending several days of intense searching but leaving questions unanswered. As the search continued without success, investigators widened their efforts to include a pond at nearby Mayfield Park, close to Smith’s residence. On Feb. 6 at about 11:53 a.m., divers with the Cherokee County Fire Department located and recovered a body from the water. Authorities said the individual is believed to be Smith, pending official identification by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. In a statement, Lil Jon said he and Smith’s mother, Nicole Smith, are “extremely heartbroken” and “devastated” by the news.
Source:CNN
February 07, 2026 10:07 UTC
Felony assault charge dropped against top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna
Gavin McKenna during the Penn State Nittany Lions game against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium on January 31 in State College, Pennsylvania. - Richard T Gagnon/Getty ImagesPenn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna will not face a felony aggravated assault charge after it was dropped by the Centre County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. On Wednesday, 18-year-old McKenna was charged with four counts by the State College Police Department after an altercation on January 31, according to court documents. According to the State College Police Department, McKenna was involved in an altercation at approximately 8:45 p.m ET on January 31. CNN has reached out to Penn State hockey and McKenna’s representation for comment.
Source:CNN
February 07, 2026 07:27 UTC
Truth, consequences and the limits of Epstein's web
U.S. Justice Department/ReutersThe chumminess among some of the gilded people in Epstein’s circle has landed at an acutely populist moment. The latest tranche of Epstein files is screaming evidence that there is work to be done and that previous generations had fallen down on the job. Some of the leading figures in the last round of Epstein files had gotten away with the tiniest of reputational stains. The Epstein files featured casually misogynist language in which girls, real and grown, were assessed by the size and aesthetic quality of their body parts. Virginia Giuffre, only 16 when she got caught up in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, is now dead by suicide.
Source:Wall Street Journal
February 07, 2026 07:12 UTC
Opinion | ICE and Minnesota Have Pushed the U.S. Closer to Autocracy
True authoritarians go much further, but Mr. Trump has already undone the post-Watergate depoliticization of the Justice Department. The Trump administration is conducting a military-style operation in an American city under dubious pretenses. The true goal seems to be instilling fear in people who oppose Mr. Trump’s agenda. Mr. Trump’s recent predecessors were not perfect on this issue, but he has reached another level. The Trump administration has sought to manipulate government information by, among other things, sidelining scientific experts.
Source:New York Times
February 07, 2026 05:23 UTC
Video Congress to review "unredacted versions" of 3 million pages of Epstein files: DOJ
Congress to review "unredacted versions" of 3 million pages of Epstein files: DOJ It comes as the Clintons push for a public hearing as they prepare to testify in House Epstein probe.
Source:ABC News
February 07, 2026 05:18 UTC
Brian Ferdinand Appointed to Forbes Business Council as EverForward Advances Architecture-Led Trading Discipline
-- EverForward Trading announced that Brian Ferdinand, Portfolio Manager and Trader, has been appointed to the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only community for senior executives and business leaders. About Brian Ferdinand — Portfolio Manager & Trader, EverForward:Brian Ferdinand is a Portfolio Manager and Trader at EverForward, where he is responsible for portfolio construction, active trading, and firm-wide capital deployment. He leads EverForward’s trading operations with a disciplined focus on execution quality, structured risk management, and consistent performance across varying market environments. He is also a newly selected member of the Forbes Business Council, a prestigious, invitation-only community of senior executives and business leaders. You can review his published insights and contributions here:https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Brian-Ferdinand-Portfolio-Manager-Trader-EverForward/a3ecf5cb-f89e-411e-9625-5d67737104c5About EverForward:EverForward is a trading firm focused on portfolio construction, active trading, and execution across liquid global markets.
Source:Forbes
February 07, 2026 04:06 UTC
Video Luigi Mangione due in court on state charges
Luigi Mangione due in court on state charges ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down the latest in the trial against Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson.
Source:ABC News
February 07, 2026 03:37 UTC
Why Trump reposted, then deleted, video with racist image of the Obamas
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Source:CNN
February 07, 2026 03:26 UTC
Italians embrace unity — except with JD Vance — during Olympics opening ceremony
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)The theme for Milan-Cortina’s opening ceremony was armonia, or harmony. Ukrainian athletes marched into San Siro Stadium — where athletes competing in ice sports participated in the opening ceremony — to loud cheers. Flag bearer Erin Jackson of Team USA walks with her teammates during Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy. Dancers perform during the Milan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony Friday. The opening ceremony is also planned to take place in multiple locations, with the Coliseum and SoFi Stadium co-hosting the event.
Source:Los Angeles Times
February 07, 2026 03:24 UTC
Watch: Trump posts then removes video with racist images of the Obamas
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Source:CNN
February 07, 2026 03:23 UTC
Exclusive: Navy secretary John Phelan listed as passenger on Jeffrey Epstein’s private plane in 2006
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is named on a flight manifest found among millions of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that have been released in recent months, showing that he flew in 2006 from London to New York on Epstein’s private plane. US President Donald Trump and and Navy Secretary John Phelan look on during the unveiling a new class of warships, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 22, 2025. During the flight, Epstein pitched the other financiers on a tax concept that Phelan “had no interest in,” the friend said, and Phelan never spoke or interacted with Epstein again. According to details on the manifest, the plane — a Boeing 727 — was one of the notorious aircraft owned by Epstein. There is no evidence Phelan knew of any wrongdoing by Epstein or his associates when he took the flight.
Source:CNN
February 07, 2026 03:12 UTC