Trump debuts “Happy Trump” lapel pin during White House meeting on Venezuela oil, Ukraine war, and taking Greenland “whether they like it or not.”
Federal judge signals temporary block on Trump plan to end family reunification parole for 10,000 immigrants, five days before termination deadline.
Patel names career counterterrorism agent Christopher Raia as co-deputy FBI director after Bongino resigned over clashes about Epstein investigation handling.
Washington National Opera announces departure from Kennedy Center after 54 years, citing declining attendance and donations following Trump’s takeover and renaming.
NASA orders first medical evacuation from the International Space Station in 25 years, cutting Crew-11 mission short after undisclosed medical emergency.
US forces seize fifth tanker in a month off Venezuela, bringing total captured oil to 6.15 million barrels worth over $300 million.
Trump threatens to take Greenland “the hard way” if Denmark won’t sell, says US needs to “own” it to prevent Russia and China from taking it.
Trump tells oil executives they have “total safety” to invest $100 billion in Venezuela; ExxonMobil CEO responds country is currently “un-investable” after company’s assets seized twice.
Judge blocks Trump’s $10 billion child care funding freeze in five Democratic states, ordered after viral video targeting Minnesota’s Somali community was found largely untrue.
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump executive order requiring proof of citizenship and Election Day ballot receipt, ruling president lacks authority over elections.
Trump posted jobs data 12 hours early on social media, repeating first-term violation of federal policy; White House admits “inadvertent public disclosure.”
DHS and Vance amplify video purportedly from ICE agent who killed Minneapolis woman, but when asked to verify authenticity, agency responds only with link to its own retweet.
Minneapolis Public Schools offers optional remote learning through Feb. 12 after ICE killed mother, chased suspect onto high school property.
DHS officer filmed kicking over candle at Renee Good vigil tells protester “I don’t give a fuck” when confronted about the memorial.
White House officials discuss offering Greenlanders $10,000 to $100,000 each to support secession from Denmark, with talks intensifying after Venezuela operation, Reuters reports.
Director of National Intelligence Gabbard was excluded from Venezuela operation planning, posting Hawaii beach photos while cabinet finalized Maduro capture, officials say.
White House creates assistant attorney general reporting to Trump and Vance instead of DOJ, tasked with prosecuting fraud and those “inciting violence against law enforcement.”
ICE searched Washington driver’s license data at least nine times before traffic stops despite state law prohibiting sharing for civil immigration enforcement, researchers find.
Avelo Airlines ends ICE deportation flight contract after boycotts and protests, closing Mesa base where flights departed and laying off staff.
Franklin, North Carolina, agrees to transfer 1,000-year-old sacred Noquisiyi Mound to Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after more than 150 years outside tribal ownership.
House Oversight votes to subpoena journalist Seth Harp over reporting on Delta Force commander in Venezuela operation, with bipartisan support despite First Amendment concerns.
Heritage Foundation calls for “whole-of-government” promotion of heterosexual marriage and two-child families, pitching government-funded marriage bootcamp as “culture-wide Manhattan Project.”
Trump says he will meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado next week and would accept Nobel Prize she dedicated to him, claiming he ended “eight and a quarter” wars.
House fails to override two Trump vetoes of unanimously-passed bills, including Lauren Boebert’s Colorado water project vetoed after she signed Epstein files discharge petition.
White House tells planning commission East Wing demolition was “most economical” option as architect says new 90,000 square foot ballroom “will match exactly” the mansion’s height.
Federal judge disqualifies fifth Trump-appointed acting U.S. attorney, ruling John Sarcone’s appointment to prosecute Letitia James was “unlawful” DOJ workaround.
Federal judge blocks Head Start anti-DEI requirements after HHS demanded providers exclude 197 terms from applications including “Black,” “disability,” “tribal,” and “mental health.”
Colorado AG accuses Trump of “revenge campaign” against state, updating Space Command lawsuit to include terminated transportation funds, SNAP threats, and denied disaster relief.
Grammy-nominated artist Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center children’s concerts, joining growing list of performers refusing to appear at Trump-chaired venue.
Five states sue Trump administration for freezing $10 billion in childcare and family assistance funds, calling fraud justification “vindictive” and unconstitutional.
Vance calls Minneapolis ICE killing “a tragedy that falls on this woman” and announces new assistant attorney general to prosecute those “inciting violence against law enforcement.”
Trump directs unspecified “Representatives” to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac cash, though experts say it’s unclear whether this would lower rates.
Denmark and Greenland envoys meet with White House officials after Trump tells NYT he needs “ownership” of Greenland, dismissing 1951 treaty that already grants US broad military access.
Federal agents block Minnesota investigators from joint probe of ICE killing as video contradicts Noem’s claim that Renee Good “weaponized her vehicle” before agent shot her.
House passes three-year extension of ACA subsidies 230-196 after 17 Republicans join Democrats to force vote via discharge petition over Speaker Johnson’s opposition.
Border Patrol agents shoot two people during traffic stop in Portland one day after ICE killing in Minneapolis, with DHS again claiming the driver “weaponized” their vehicle.
Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution 52-47 after five Republicans break with Trump, who responded they “should never be elected again” as Vance called the law unconstitutional.
Trump family crypto venture World Liberty Financial applies for national banking charter, months after Trump pardoned Binance founder whose exchange bought $2 billion in its stablecoin.
DOT proposes banning all automated traffic cameras in Washington DC, eliminating program that generated $267 million for the city last year.
DHS begins installing 500 miles of floating barriers along Rio Grande, expanding Texas program that left one migrant dead in 2023.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects Republican Cochise County supervisor’s immunity claim in felony case for refusing to certify 2022 election results.
Trump signs executive order capping defense contractor executive pay at $5 million and banning stock buybacks, singles out Raytheon as “least responsive” to Pentagon.
New federal dietary guidelines remove specific alcohol limits as Dr. Oz calls drinking a “social lubricant,” despite WHO stating no amount is safe.
Texas A&M orders philosophy professor to remove Plato from syllabus, bans books with LGBTQ main characters from core classes as 200 courses flagged or canceled.
Nonprofit sues Trump administration for refusing to say whether asbestos was removed before rapid demolition of East Wing for planned $400 million ballroom.
ICE releases woman detained for nearly a month after stop at Baltimore Taco Bell, with attorneys and agency still disputing whether she is a US citizen born in Maryland.
Trump announces plan to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, triggering 5% drops in Blackstone and Invitation Homes stock. 21 words
Trump demands Fulton County pay $6.2 million in legal fees under Georgia law passed last year specifically for his election interference case.
US military seizes two oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, with UK providing support, as Russia condemns action as violation of maritime law.
White House declares US will “dictate” Venezuela’s government decisions as Rubio outlines American plan for the country’s stabilization, oil industry, and political future.
