Trump news at a glance: Democrats sound alarm after president mulls election takeover

Trump’s comments raise concerns about potential efforts to rig the November midterm elections – key US politics stories from Tuesday 3 February at a glance Donald Trump suggested on a conservative podcast released on Monday that Republican state officials “take over” and “nationalize” elections in 15 states to protect the party from being voted out … Read more

Trump adviser Stephen Miran quits White House role to stay on at Fed

Miran, set to continue as Federal Reserve governor until Jerome Powell successor is confirmed, to leave CEA post Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has resigned from his position as chair of the White House’s council of economic advisers, fulfilling a pledge he made to the Senate as his assignment at the central bank becomes longer-lasting. … Read more

Congressional Democrats vow justice for US citizens harmed by immigration agents: ‘You deserve peace’

No Republicans attended hearing with brothers of Renee Good and three US citizens shot and detained by federal agents Democrats on Capitol Hill offered apologies and promises of accountability on Tuesday amid often harrowing testimony from people who had experienced violent encounters with federal agents engaged in Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. With Republicans conspicuously absent, … Read more

Lawmakers probe National FFA over Chinese Communist Party ties and DEI programs

Federal lawmakers are demanding answers from the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) over its partnership with a Chinese Communist Party-controlled agribusiness and its push for DEI initiatives, citing national security concerns and questions about its tax-exempt status. The inquiry is being led by the House Ways and Means Committee and the Congressional FFA Caucus, … Read more

FBI agent urged criminal probe of Elon Musk’s X use, likened it to Clinton email scandal

EXCLUSIVE: A now-retired FBI agent sought to open an investigation into Elon Musk’s use of X while leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in 2025, likening his activity to then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server, according to an email exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital exclusively … Read more

‘The smart, the rich, the powerful’: Epstein associated with Silicon Valley elite years after his release from prison

Billionaires and intellectuals attended events with the disgraced financier years after he served time for sex offense, files reveal Newly released emails and travel itineraries appear to show that for years after Jeffrey Epstein served time for procuring underage girls for prostitution, he continued to attend exclusive dinners alongside Silicon Valley’s most famous billionaires. The … Read more

U.S. military shoots down Iranian drone

American forces shot down an Iranian drone that approached an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. Late today President Trump said negotiations with Iran are moving forward. NBC News’ Richard Engel has the latest.