Donald Trump calls Trevor Noah ‘lousy’ Grammys host, says Epstein files and DOJ have ‘nothing on me’

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said he had "nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein" when asked on Feb. 2 about his response to Trevor Noah’s joke about Trump and Epstein at the 2026 Grammys. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/02/trump-threatens-lawsuit-trevor-noah-epstein-island-grammys/88472753007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…

Former prince Andrew shown in ‘compromising’ photos, emails in latest Epstein files

From USA TODAY. UK leaders urge Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to testify before U.S. Congress after newly released files link him to Epstein. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/02/02/prince-andrew-photos-epstein-files/88466879007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

President Donald Trump to close Trump-Kennedy Center for 2-year renovation

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said he will close the Trump-Kennedy Center for renovations that will take two years. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/01/trump-kennedy-center-closure/88467275007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

‘ICE out’ pins worn at Grammys: Stars discuss Minneapolis, DHS tactics, and more on red carpet

From USA TODAY. "ICE out" pins protested tactics and fatal shootings in Minneapolis were on display at the 2026 Grammys. On the red carpet, stars spoke out against the DHS officers and agents and offered both their own takes on the situation. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/01/bad-bunny-ice-grammy-awards-speech/88468980007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories,…

Don Lemon reaction to arrest after court appearance, release from custody: ‘I will not be silenced’

From USA TODAY. Journalist Don Lemon spoke to media after being released from custody on Jan. 30. The former CNN anchor was arrested on Jan. 29 after covering an ICE protest at a Minnesota church on Jan. 18. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/30/minnesota-immigration-trump-live-updates/88421515007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies…

DOJ press conference provides updates on Epstein files, Alex Pretti investigation & Don Lemon arrest

From USA TODAY. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche held a press conference on Jan. 30 to provide updates on the Justice Department’s release of an additional 3 million Epstein files. Blanche also said the DOJ is opening a civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/30/jeffrey-epstein-files-release-redactions-review/88431957007/…

Disney World celebrates cast by closing Florida Magic Kingdom

From USA TODAY. Disney’s "Service Celebration" is an annual, bicoastal event that recognizes employees celebrating major career milestones. See Florida’s event Read more: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/entertainment/2026/01/28/walt-disney-world-florida-employees-service-celebration-magic-kingdom-closed/88361826007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

A partial government shutdown looms | The Excerpt

From USA TODAY. Following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis last Saturday, Democrats have taken a stand against the Trump administration’s immigration policy. While the Senate did reach a short-term deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, because the House is out of session, a partial government…

Trump, Hegseth say US will send fleet of battleships to Middle East amid push for Iran nuclear deal

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump and Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced during a Cabinet meeting on Jan. 29 that the United States plans to send a fleet of battleships to the Middle East. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/12/23/what-is-trump-class-battleship-navy/87893319007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…

Trump border czar Tom Homan speech updates ‘drawdown’ plans for ICE, Border Patrol in Minneapolis

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, delivered a speech in Minneapolis on Jan. 29 to provide updates on the planned "drawdown" of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents deployed in Minnesota. DHS agents fatally shooting two Americans recently in Minneapolis has sparked nationwide protests. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/29/minneapolis-minnesota-shooting-ice-live-updates/88403039007/ Sign up…

US Senate to vote on DHS funding

From USA TODAY. Democrats are uniformly refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security until congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump agree to deeper reforms to federal immigration enforcement. GOP lawmakers aren’t giving an inch, either. They’re forcing Democrats to potentially sacrifice a long-toiled-over bipartisan funding agreement, risking yet another shutdown just two and a…

WATCH LIVE: ‘Goodbye Bovino’ rally held in Minneapolis

From USA TODAY. People in Minneapolis gather for a rally as U.S. Border Patrol’s Greg Bovino is set to leave the city. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/27/was-greg-bovino-fired/88376332007/ 📹 REUTERS Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Trump says ‘we can’t have guns’ at protests amid Alex Pretti shooting, ICE in Minneapolis

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump commented on whether or not Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would be fired given the recent shootings in Minnesota amid protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. He called for an investigation into the recent shooting of Alex Pretti by border patrol agents.…

Protest targets Greg Bovino hotel in Minnesota amid reports Border Patrol commander leaving MN

From USA TODAY. Protesters in Minnesota gathered outside the hotel where Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino was reported to be staying before he was Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/27/was-greg-bovino-fired/88376332007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ 📹 : Reuters