Trump news at a glance: Why did FBI raid Georgia election office? Trump-loyal election deniers told them to

Unprecedented raid elevates concern that the president will seek to interfere in this year’s midterm elections – key US politics stories from 10 February 2026 at a glance When the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided the Fulton county election office in Georgia last month, the decision was based on debunked claims from election deniers and … Read more

Democrats introduce bill to end statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases

Legislation, called Virginia’s Law, after Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Epstein’s abuse, also tackles jurisdiction Democrats in Congress were joined on Capitol Hill by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse to introduce legislation to end the statute of limitations and restrictions on jurisdiction in civil sexual abuse cases. The move comes less than two weeks after … Read more

Dem lawmaker compares ICE agents to Nazis and Gestapo during fiery House hearing on enforcement

Democratic lawmakers compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Nazis and the Gestapo during a heated House Homeland Security Committee hearing Tuesday, as the agency’s acting director faced sharp questioning over enforcement tactics and accountability. The exchange turned explosive when Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., pressed ICE acting director Todd Lyons on whether agents have … Read more

Leavitt brushes off Lutnick–Epstein heat with list of administration wins media ignored before ending briefing

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed off a question about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during a press briefing Tuesday before redirecting her response and mentioning the administration’s recent wins before ending a news conference.  “Secretary Lutnick remains a very important member of President Trump’s team, and the president fully supports … Read more