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Ryan Routh Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Attempt on Donald Trump
West Palm Beach, Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Sentenced to life for the 2024 Trump assassination attempt, Routh’s case concluded dramatically after he previously represented himself and attempted self-harm in court following the guilty verdict.
Minnesota Cooperation Deal Prompts Immediate Withdrawal of Federal Agents
Minneapolis, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Following a breakthrough agreement on local cooperation, the administration is immediately withdrawing 700 agents—one-quarter of the deployed force—signaling a major strategic de-escalation in Minnesota.
Tesla and Waymo Warn Congress: Pass Self-Driving Laws or Risk Losing Global Lead to China
Washington D.C., Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Executives testify today that delaying federal regulations risks handing the trillion-dollar autonomous vehicle industry to China, which is rapidly scaling technology and setting global standards with heavy state support.
DHS Leveraging Administrative Subpoenas and Ad Tech to Track Political Dissent
Washington D.C., Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
Recent reports indicate the Department of Homeland Security is utilizing administrative subpoenas to bypass judicial oversight, compelling technology firms to surrender user data on administration critics. On February 3, 2026, it was revealed that DHS targeted an American retiree hours after he emailed an agency attorney, alongside anonymous accounts documenting ICE operations. Simultaneously, a new ICE solicitation for “Big Data & Ad Tech” implies a strategic pivot to repurpose commercial advertising infrastructure for surveillance. This dual approach signals a significant expansion of warrantless monitoring capabilities, challenging the legal boundaries of data privacy and government compliance.
Trump Clears Advanced AI Chip Exports to UAE Amidst Investment Controversy
Washington, Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
The Trump administration has authorized the export of advanced AI semiconductors to the UAE, overturning prior national security restrictions. This policy shift is now drawing sharp scrutiny following reports of a $500 million investment by a key UAE official into a Trump-affiliated cryptocurrency venture just prior to the decision.
Dr. Oz Suggests Extending Careers to Generate $3 Trillion for National Debt
Washington, Tuesday, 3 February 2026.
On February 2, 2026, Dr. Mehmet Oz presented a striking economic proposition: if the average American extended their working life by just one year—either by delaying retirement or starting their career earlier—it could inject approximately $3 trillion into the U.S. economy. Speaking at a mental health initiative launch with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Oz argued that this surge in productivity and tax revenue would be sufficient to stabilize the Medicare trust fund and significantly alleviate the federal debt burden. While Oz frames this as a path to fiscal strength, the suggestion has sparked immediate debate regarding labor force participation, as OECD data reveals Americans already rank seventh globally in annual hours worked.
President Trump Alleges Gross Incompetence in Federal Reserve’s $4 Billion Renovation
Washington D.C., Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Alleging “gross incompetence or theft,” President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve’s $4 billion headquarters renovation, contrasting the massive cost against his own $200 million hotel refurbishment project.