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Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard over antisemitism claims and calls for criminal charges after a federal judge blocked his $2.2 billion funding freeze in September.
Judge already blocked $2.2B funding freeze
Source: Mediaite
February 2, 2026
Federal judge rules DHS likely broke the law by requiring lawmakers to give one week's notice before visiting ICE detention facilities.
Noem reimposed policy using OBBBA funds to dodge restrictions
Source: Politico
February 2, 2026
Maryland House passes redistricting map along party lines that would reshape the state's lone Republican congressional district, but Senate expected to stall.
Democratic Senate President opposes effort
Source: WBFF Baltimore
February 2, 2026
HHS has been using Palantir AI tools since March 2025 to screen child welfare grants and job descriptions for DEI and gender ideology phrases.
$35M in Palantir payments, none mention this work
Source: Wired
February 2, 2026
BLS suspends all data collection and delays January jobs report just 48 hours into partial government shutdown, the second jobs data blackout in four months.
2025 shutdown delayed jobs data 1 month
Source: The Hill
February 2, 2026
Gabbard has withheld a classified whistleblower complaint about her conduct from Congress for eight months, attorney says, despite federal law requiring its referral.
IG deemed complaint not credible
Source: The Associated Press
February 2, 2026
