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The father of the teenager who allegedly killed four people at his Georgia high school in 2024 is set to stand trial on murder and manslaughter charges in the latest case testing the limits of who is responsible for a school shooting. https://cnn.it/4r6nTq4
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The father of the teenager who allegedly killed four people at his Georgia high school in 2024 is set to stand trial on murder and manslaughter charges in the latest case testing the limits of who is responsible for a school shooting. https://cnn.it/4r6nTq4
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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, a co-author of the law that compelled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign over his links to the late sex offender.
GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, a co-author of the law that compelled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign over his links to the late sex offe...
www.cnn.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, a co-author of the law that compelled the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to resign over his links to the late sex offender.
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🔻JOBS DISAPPEAR AT FASTEST JANUARY PACE SINCE GREAT RECESSION—The 108,435 job cuts last month represented a 118% jump from the same period last year and the most in any January since 2009, when the U.S. was reeling from the Great Recession triggered by a housing market.
February 9, 2026 at 12:37 AM
🔻JOBS DISAPPEAR AT FASTEST JANUARY PACE SINCE GREAT RECESSION—The 108,435 job cuts last month represented a 118% jump from the same period last year and the most in any January since 2009, when the U.S. was reeling from the Great Recession triggered by a housing market.
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Sen. Schiff (MORE) on ABC:
"We need to call it out"
The "Big Lie" has re-emerged from Trump in 2026. And last time: The Big Lie led to an insurrection
"We need to call it out"
The "Big Lie" has re-emerged from Trump in 2026. And last time: The Big Lie led to an insurrection
February 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Sen. Schiff (MORE) on ABC:
"We need to call it out"
The "Big Lie" has re-emerged from Trump in 2026. And last time: The Big Lie led to an insurrection
"We need to call it out"
The "Big Lie" has re-emerged from Trump in 2026. And last time: The Big Lie led to an insurrection
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Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) to ABC about Trump: "I think he intends to try to subvert the elections. He will do everything he can to suppress the vote. If he loses the vote -- I think the Republicans now expect they will get a drubbing in the midterms -- he will take action to overturn the result"
February 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) to ABC about Trump: "I think he intends to try to subvert the elections. He will do everything he can to suppress the vote. If he loses the vote -- I think the Republicans now expect they will get a drubbing in the midterms -- he will take action to overturn the result"
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Amid another wave of Trump lies about 2020 election, note today's analysis from elections security expert David Becker on Face the Nation
“Not only are our elections not rigged, they're as transparent, verifiable and secure as they’ve ever been, whether you like the outcome or not"
“Not only are our elections not rigged, they're as transparent, verifiable and secure as they’ve ever been, whether you like the outcome or not"
February 8, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Amid another wave of Trump lies about 2020 election, note today's analysis from elections security expert David Becker on Face the Nation
“Not only are our elections not rigged, they're as transparent, verifiable and secure as they’ve ever been, whether you like the outcome or not"
“Not only are our elections not rigged, they're as transparent, verifiable and secure as they’ve ever been, whether you like the outcome or not"
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Congress can begin viewing FULL Epstein files tomorrow at 9am in secure room at Justice Dept in DC
Yes… there will likely be some who show up when doors open
Yes… there will likely be some who show up when doors open
February 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Congress can begin viewing FULL Epstein files tomorrow at 9am in secure room at Justice Dept in DC
Yes… there will likely be some who show up when doors open
Yes… there will likely be some who show up when doors open
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52 percent of U.S. adults say Trump has made the economy worse, vs 28% who say we are better off because of him www.gelliottmorris.com/p/americans-...
52 percent of U.S. adults say Trump has made the economy worse
Three major polls this week show Americans remain deeply pessimistic about affordability, opportunity, and their economic future. Your weekly political data roundup for February 8, 2026.
www.gelliottmorris.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
52 percent of U.S. adults say Trump has made the economy worse, vs 28% who say we are better off because of him www.gelliottmorris.com/p/americans-...
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The pace of hiring in the U.S. has dropped off precipitously for a number of reasons, ranging from tariff uncertainties that mean companies have a tough time planning to workers staying in their jobs.
This Is Why It’s So Hard to Find a Job Right Now
A ‘deep freeze’ has enveloped the U.S. labor market. A whole bunch of factors are at play.
on.wsj.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The pace of hiring in the U.S. has dropped off precipitously for a number of reasons, ranging from tariff uncertainties that mean companies have a tough time planning to workers staying in their jobs.
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Gov. Joe Lombardo’s $4.3 million fundraising haul relied heavily on so-called “bundling,” a legal process where entities are easily able to skirt contribution limits by sending donations through different names.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/lomb...
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/lomb...
Lombardo’s 2025 campaign fundraising heavily reliant on donors using loophole to give more - The Nevada Independent
About $1.9 million of Lombardo’s fundraising total came from donors who easily and legally skirted contribution limits by sending donations through different names. This made up about 44 percent of…
thenevadaindependent.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Gov. Joe Lombardo’s $4.3 million fundraising haul relied heavily on so-called “bundling,” a legal process where entities are easily able to skirt contribution limits by sending donations through different names.
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/lomb...
Read more: thenevadaindependent.com/article/lomb...
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The cartoon that appeared this week on the front page of France’s most influential national newspaper, Le Monde
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
February 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The cartoon that appeared this week on the front page of France’s most influential national newspaper, Le Monde
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
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Massie: "I vote with the president 91% of the time. The 9% of the time my party is taking for pedophiles, bankrupting this country, or starting another war, I don't vote with them. And they want 100% compliance. That's why they're trying to take me out."
February 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Massie: "I vote with the president 91% of the time. The 9% of the time my party is taking for pedophiles, bankrupting this country, or starting another war, I don't vote with them. And they want 100% compliance. That's why they're trying to take me out."
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Warner on Fox News Sunday: "What's amazing to me is historically the GOP has been about 'let's not have federal overreach.' We've got federal overreach with ICE. We've got federal overreach w/POTUS saying 'let's nationalize elections.' Do you really want ICE agents showing up at polling stations?"
February 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Warner on Fox News Sunday: "What's amazing to me is historically the GOP has been about 'let's not have federal overreach.' We've got federal overreach with ICE. We've got federal overreach w/POTUS saying 'let's nationalize elections.' Do you really want ICE agents showing up at polling stations?"
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Schiff on the SAVE Act: "Jonathan, what you've just asked is essentially, Republicans have created distrust in the elections by making claims of nonexistent fraud, and shouldn't we use the distrust they've created in order to enact a voter suppression law?"
February 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Schiff on the SAVE Act: "Jonathan, what you've just asked is essentially, Republicans have created distrust in the elections by making claims of nonexistent fraud, and shouldn't we use the distrust they've created in order to enact a voter suppression law?"
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Epstein emailed himself the photo, possibly after a dinner with tech moguls.
Mark Zuckerberg And Elon Musk Seen At Dinner In Epstein Files Photo
Epstein emailed himself the photo, possibly after a dinner with tech moguls.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Epstein emailed himself the photo, possibly after a dinner with tech moguls.
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The mayor has made clear his opposition to ICE and has described steps the city is taking, or trying to take, to limit the federal government’s activities in Portland. But the protesters outside his Northeast Portland house Saturday made clear that they had little patience left.
Anti-ICE protesters rally outside Portland mayor’s home
“The mayor has powers," one protester said. "He should use them.”
www.oregonlive.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The mayor has made clear his opposition to ICE and has described steps the city is taking, or trying to take, to limit the federal government’s activities in Portland. But the protesters outside his Northeast Portland house Saturday made clear that they had little patience left.
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BASH: Is this measles outbreak a consequence of the administration undermining support for vaccines?
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
DR OZ: I don't believe so. Secretary Kennedy has been advocating for measles vaccines
BASH: Oh, come on
February 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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The biggest fraud ever perpetrated in America:
February 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The biggest fraud ever perpetrated in America:
Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
February 8, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
February 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
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Massie accused Lutnick of being in business with Epstein “many years after” his conviction in 2008.
Massie Calls For Lutnick To Resign Over Epstein Connection
Massie accused Lutnick of being in business with Epstein “many years after” his conviction in 2008.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Massie accused Lutnick of being in business with Epstein “many years after” his conviction in 2008.
More than half the drugs on the TrumpRx site have a cheaper generic version on the market.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
Pristiq, an antidepressant, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for ~$200 for a 30-day supply.
A generic version is on GoodRx for less than $30 and Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for $16.65.
How TrumpRx drug prices compare to generic alternatives
Patients could save more buying non-branded copycat drugs, even if they don't have insurance.
www.axios.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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CO Sen Bennet (D) + Rep Neguse (D) on Trump’s support for the acquisition of TEGNA (9NEWS’ parent) by Nexstar:
“By designating news outlets he dislikes as ‘the enemy,’ Trump has continued his baseless attack on reporters who devote their careers to investigating those in power”
“By designating news outlets he dislikes as ‘the enemy,’ Trump has continued his baseless attack on reporters who devote their careers to investigating those in power”
February 8, 2026 at 6:32 AM
CO Sen Bennet (D) + Rep Neguse (D) on Trump’s support for the acquisition of TEGNA (9NEWS’ parent) by Nexstar:
“By designating news outlets he dislikes as ‘the enemy,’ Trump has continued his baseless attack on reporters who devote their careers to investigating those in power”
“By designating news outlets he dislikes as ‘the enemy,’ Trump has continued his baseless attack on reporters who devote their careers to investigating those in power”