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The Police Commission's Office of the Inspector General found that the LAPD lacks a system for tracking employees who train with foreign law enforcement agencies. LA Times
'Operation Metro Surge,' the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to nationwide protests after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens, has had students, parents and teachers on edge regardless of their immigration status. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Follow the law and there is nothing to fear
The US and Iran will meet again next week after President Trump said the two sides held "very good talks" in Oman, but the risk of armed conflict remains high as both country's continue to trade threats. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Iran has the most to lose.
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Jim Stolley, the chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, has left as government prosecutors grapple with a crush of cases. New York Times
Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition, produced at a plant owned by the U.S. Army and then smuggled across the border, in attacks on Mexican civilians and police. New York Times
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning urging American citizens to leave Iran immediately due to worsening security conditions, citing a list of open border crossings. OANN
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year's devastating wildfire and ongoing criticism of City Hall on issues from street paving to homelessness. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Bass is an idiot and so are those who voted for her.
The 700-plus habeas corpus petitions mentioned in Friday's 5th Circuit detention ruling represent only a portion of the legal challenges stemming from Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, where federal courts are dealing with an unprecedented volume of immigration detention cases. Washington Times
A federal appeals court delivered a major boost to President Trump on Friday, ruling in favor of his administration's new interpretation of immigration law that would allow him to hold long-time illegal immigrants in detention while they fight their deportations. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good, as it should be,
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A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday. Washington Times
An illegal immigrant from Colombia was convicted Friday on charges that she voted illegally in the 2024 presidential election and stole some $400,000 in Social Security disability, food stamp and housing assistance. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Should be deported
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump. CBS
VOA VIEW: It is, what it was.
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters. CBS
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The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs. CBS
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. CBS
VOA VIEW: We should be ready.
For nearly 100 million Americans, it will be a good weekend to stay indoors, with Arctic air making it feel far below zero. Rob Marciano has details. CBS
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Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses. CBS
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save. CBS
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans. CBS
VOA VIEW: It's about time.
The Trump administration's growing portfolio of direct investments is unprecedented outside an economic crisis or wartime. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Liberal news thoughts.
American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively. CNBC
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Elon Musk's net worth soared past $800 billion this week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $1.25 trillion. CNBC
VOA VIEW: He has a large start.
Hundreds of Google workers signed an open letter urging the company to cut its ties with ICE and CBP after rising violence. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They are risking their jobs for liberal stupidity.
Some market analysts have suggested bitcoin could fall further, potentially hitting between $40,000 to $50,000. CNBC
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Iran is an OPEC member and produces more than 3 million barrels per day. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump should take action.
Thirteen anti-ICE agitators were arrested near Columbia University after blocking the main entrance, defying NYPD orders for 20 minutes. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As they should.
California man accused of sending fake ransom note to extort bitcoin from Savannah Guthrie's family as her 84-year-old mother Nancy remains missing from Tucson home. FOX News
Department of Homeland Security officials say domestic partner attacks with chemical toxins like arsenic have increased, citing a Colorado dentist murder case. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Be wise and careful.
The first meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace is planned in the nation's capital on Feb. 19 after 26 member nations received invitations. UPI
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has conveyed growing unease over S. Korea's implementation of bilateral trade commitments, Foreign Minister Cho said UPI
New York's state trial of alleged murderer Luigi Mangione will start on June 8 despite objections from his legal team, a judge ruled. UPI
In a news conference in Beirut, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said a military escalation in the Middle East must be avoided. UPI
VOA VIEW: It would be wise.
The Trump administration told Sen. Chuck Schumer last month that it would release funds for an infrastructure project in return for naming rights. UPI
The European Commission is weighing energy, financial services and trade sanctions against Russia as the Ukraine war enters its fifth year. UPI
China's Tianqi Lithium Corp. announced plans to reduce its 21.9% stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM, the world's largest lithium company. UPI
Argentina expects a significant increase in exports following the signing of a trade agreement with the United States, announced by Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno. UPI
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s top aides were placed on administrative leave amid an internal investigation into their involvement in the alleged fraudulent use of official travel for personal trips. How far or deep the fraud and wrong doing goes.
Department of Labor (DOL) Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito placed the secretary’s chief of staff Jihun Han and deputy chief of staff Rebecca Wright on leave, according to sources, following The Post’s bombshell report exposing the probe. Sources noted that both Han and Wright were removed because of the power they wielded over junior staff amid the investigation. Politico first reported on the move.
Chavez-DeRemer, 57, was accused in a complaint filed with the DOL’s Office of Inspector General in December of committing “travel fraud” by having the two aides “make up” official trips to locations where the secretary can spend personal time or visit with family and friends. Those favored destinations included Oregon, where she hails from and first ran for Congress in 2022; Arizona, where she and her husband have a home; Michigan, where her daughter resides; and Las Vegas, which she flew to at least four times in 2025, according to the complaint and travel schedules. Of her more than 50 official trips outside DC as labor secretary in 2025, at least 10 were to one of those spots, per travel schedules.
Chavez-DeRemer had set a goal the month after her confirmation to visit all 50 US states. She ended up doing official events in at least 36. One personal trip not on her schedules was to celebrate her niece’s 40th birthday party at the Red Rocks Casino Resort and Spa in late October — while the government was shut down and federal employees weren’t receiving paychecks in October, photos and videos show.
Chavez-DeRemer was also accused in the complaint of “abusing her position” by pursuing an “inappropriate” relationship with a subordinate who was welcomed into her DC apartment as well as hotel room during trips last year, per sources and documents. The subordinate has since been sidelined from regular duties since the IG investigation kicked off, sources added, after previously declining to comment on the allegations and stating that he had lawyers, whose contact information he did not provide.
