Politics Attorney General Pam Bondi Names Stuart McCommas as Chief of Staff to Advance Trump Administration’s Agenda Stella Green, February 2, 2026 By Solange Reyner | Monday, February 2, 2026, 12:13 PM EST Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Stuart McCommas to serve as her chief of staff. McCommas, a lawyer with extensive experience in Republican legal networks, previously served as deputy associate counsel to the president in the White House. His… Continue Reading
Politics Ricky Gervais Roasts Grammy Winners for Turning Acceptance Speeches into Political Forums Stella Green, February 2, 2026 Comedian Ricky Gervais has criticized Grammy Award winners for using their acceptance speeches as platforms for political commentary, reigniting his longstanding critique of celebrities doing so. After the ceremony, Gervais shared a post on X recalling his 2020 Golden Globes monologue, when he told award winners not to turn acceptance… Continue Reading
Entertainment Las Vegas Jury Convicts ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Nathan Chasing Horse on 13 Felonies of Sexual Abuse Involving Indigenous Women and Girls Ella Thomas, February 2, 2026 Continue Reading
Entertainment Grammys Spark Political Firestorm as Stars Clash with Trump Over Immigration Remarks Ella Thomas, February 2, 2026 Comedian Ricky Gervais has condemned award winners for using acceptance speeches as platforms for political commentary after a recent Grammy ceremony. Gervais previously told Golden Globes audiences in 2020: “If you do win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech. You’re in no… Continue Reading
Politics Families Divided Amid Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Nationwide Visa Restrictions Stella Green, February 2, 2026 By Solange Reyner | Monday, 02 February 2026 01:59 PM EST A coalition of immigration groups and individuals has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The suit, submitted Monday to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of… Continue Reading
Politics Senator Schmitt Links Historic U.S. Crime Drop to President Trump’s Leadership Stella Green, February 2, 2026 Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., declared Monday that recent historic declines in crime nationwide—including Washington, D.C.—demonstrate “America is much safer with President [Donald] Trump in office.” The senator cited January’s record-low homicide count in the nation’s capital, which saw only two murders, a figure described by the Washington Examiner as one… Continue Reading
Politics New York Taxis Could Face Legal Backlash Over Newsmax Censorship Attempt Stella Green, February 2, 2026 According to journalist Matt Taibbi, any attempt by New York City officials to block Newsmax from appearing on digital screens in city taxis would likely violate the First Amendment. In a statement, Taibbi argued that such an action would constitute unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination. “When the government gives anything of benefit… Continue Reading
Politics Republicans Express Confidence in Passing Government Funding Bill Despite Escalating Immigration Clashes Stella Green, February 2, 2026 On Monday, Sen. Roger Marshall stated he is confident House Speaker Mike Johnson can secure government funding and prevent a partial shutdown despite intensifying partisan disagreements over immigration enforcement and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending. The Kansas Republican described the current standoff as a critical test for the parties,… Continue Reading
Politics Princeton Plans Multiyear Budget Adjustments Amid Declining Endowment Returns Stella Green, February 2, 2026 Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber has announced that the institution will implement significant budgetary and operational changes beginning in the coming months and extending over multiple years, as leaders respond to weaker and more volatile investment performance in the university’s endowment. In a message shared with the campus community, Eisgruber… Continue Reading
Politics Massive Redaction Failures in Epstein Document Release Leave Survivors Vulnerable Stella Green, February 2, 2026 Lawyers representing over 200 alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims have urgently appealed for a federal court to compel the Justice Department to remove a sweeping online release of Epstein-related records, citing severe mishandling that has endangered survivors. In a letter sent on Sunday to U.S. District Judges Richard Berman and Paul… Continue Reading