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What to expect in Texas' 18th Congressional District special runoff election

With only two Democrats on the ballot, the party is guaranteed to at least temporarily narrow the slim Republican majority in the House. [...]

What's revealed in the latest Epstein files release – and what's redacted

The Department of Justice released its latest, and likely last, batch of files related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes more than a month after the missed deadline set by Congress. The release includes more than 3 million pages, 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. The DOJ says there are redactions, but has not provided a full explanation of what is excluded. Ali Rogin reports. [...]

FBI raid of election offices ignites debate over voting security and federal authority

The FBI's move to execute a warrant at voting offices in Fulton County, Georgia, and the presence of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have ignited a fierce debate over election security and federal authority. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Rick Hasen, professor of law and political science at UCLA and author of "A Real Right to Vote." [...]

Capehart and Abernathy on the backlash against Trump's immigration operation

Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Gary Abernathy of The Abernathy Road newsletter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the political backlash against President Trump's immigration operation in Minnesota and the arrest of journalists who covered protests there. [...]

WATCH: Rep. Castro recounts visit with Liam Ramos, 5-year-old detained by ICE

"These kids are very traumatized … and the parents themselves traumatized, grappling with how to help their kids, and they can't," Castro said of his visit to the ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas. [...]

What economic experts think about Trump's choice of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

Experts appear to view Warsh's nomination with "cautious relief," said Mark Gertler, a professor of economics at New York University. [...]

Trump administration charges Don Lemon with federal civil rights crimes related to anti-ICE church protest

The veteran journalist is charged with conspiracy and interfering with the First Amendment rights of worshipers during a Jan. 18 protest at the Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon has said he has no affiliation to the organization that went into the church and that he was there as an independent journalist chronicling protesters. [...]

Department of Homeland Security intensifies surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens

Department of Homeland Security officials insist their immigration enforcement operations are "highly targeted." [...]

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump's immigration policies

The demonstrations are calling for "no work, no school, no shopping" on Friday. [...]

DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says

"We're looking at everything that would shed light on that day," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Friday. [...]

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files

Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke". [...]

Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public

Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest. [...]

Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan

It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan's province. [...]

After ICE raids... a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed

Businesses in Little Village - known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" - are suffering after months of immigration raids. [...]

Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking. [...]

Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say

Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday. [...]

Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win

Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony. [...]

Israel eyes regime change in Iran - and is counting on Trump to make it happen

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes. [...]

Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara

The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness. [...]

Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash

The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial. [...]

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