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Congress 1 of 6

Ghislaine Maxwell expected to invoke Fifth Amendment during closed-door House Oversight deposition Monday, as DOJ says it removed thousands of previously published files that may identify Epstein victims.

Clinton testimony end of month

Source: Spectrum News

February 8, 2026

Dissent 2 of 6

Trump calls Olympic skier Hunter Hess "a real Loser" after Hess said wearing the American flag doesn't mean he represents everything happening in the U.S.

3 Team USA athletes criticized administration

Source: Politico

February 8, 2026

Grift 3 of 6

Group organizing America's 250th birthday celebration offers access to Trump for $1 million donations, with speaking roles at July 4th events starting at $2.5 million.

$10 million top sponsorship tier

Source: The Independent

February 8, 2026

Propaganda 4 of 6

Trump calls Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance "an affront to the Greatness of America," criticizing the Puerto Rican singer's use of Spanish.

"Nobody understands a word this guy is saying"

Source: USA Today

February 8, 2026

Congress 5 of 6

Jeffries says Democrats have not heard back from White House or congressional Republicans on ICE reform demands as DHS funding deadline hits Friday.

ICE/CBP funded regardless via OBBBA

Source: CBS News

February 8, 2026

Health 6 of 6

Medicare chief Oz urges Americans to get measles vaccine after U.S. hits 12 consecutive months of transmission, meeting criteria for losing disease elimination status.

95% of cases unvaccinated

Source: The Hill

February 8, 2026

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