President Trump says U.S. immigration enforcement “could use a little bit of a softer touch.” He told NBC News on Wednesday that the decision to withdraw 700 federal immigration officers from Minneapolis earlier today came from him — after improved coordination between the federal government and state officials. But Trump said, “You still have to be tough.”
President Trump says U.S. immigration enforcement “could use a little bit of a softer touch.” He told NBC News on Wednesday that the decision to withdraw 700 federal immigration officers from Minneapolis earlier today came from him — after improved coordination between the federal government and state officials. But Trump said, “You still have to be tough.”
Authorities say they are operating on the belief that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, is still alive after being reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home over the weekend.
President Trump doubled-down on calls to “nationalize” U.S. elections on Tuesday. Speaking from the White House, he said states “can administer the election, but they have to do it honestly,” after saying “the federal government should get involved” — pointing to debunked claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Measles cases are surging in the U.S. In January, there were hundreds of cases across more than a dozen states. The spike follows a year of steady spread that public health experts warn could threaten the virus’s “eliminated” status in the U.S.
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Speed Read
Wednesday, February 04
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Ryan Routh, attempted Trump assassin, sentenced to life in prison (MO NEWS)
Trump doubles down on calls for GOP to ‘nationalize’ voting as congressional leaders balk (FOX)
Trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia peace talks resume in UAE after major energy attack (ABC)
Trump admin attorney leaves Minnesota after telling judge her job ‘sucks’ amid crush of immigration cases (CNN)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Spain looks to ban social media for under-16s, joining others in Europe (CNBC)
Israel targets Hamas commander who invaded Nir Oz on Oct. 7 in Gaza strike that kills 24 (TIMES OF ISRAEL)
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar (AP)
Collision between Greek coastguard patrol and boat carrying migrants kills 14 (GUARDIAN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Bezos orders deep job cuts at ‘Washington Post’ (NPR)
Gold and silver extend rebound but concerns over volatility linger (CNBC)
Spotify upgrades its lyrics feature with offline access, more translations (TECHCRUNCH)
New Mexico officials warn against drinking raw milk after newborn dies from listeria (CBS)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Penny the Doberman Pinscher wins Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Dog Show (PEOPLE)
Amazon pulls ‘Melania’ from movie theater due to people writing jokes on its marquee (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
Dallas Mavericks trading Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards in blockbuster deal (CBS)
IOC says open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperature (AP)
