News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) February 2, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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The director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arranged a call between FBI agents and President Trump where he praised their work searching a Georgia election center. Agents seized truckloads of 2020 ballots, as Trump uses the government to support his false claims of widespread voter fraud.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) February 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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The first medical evacuees from Gaza entered Egypt on Monday as the Rafah border crossing reopened.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) February 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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The Justice Department exposed the names of dozens of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, including many who haven’t shared their identities publicly or were minors when they were abused by the notorious sex offender. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4k9EIh4
— The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) February 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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President Trump said he agreed on a trade deal with India, which he said also agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy much more from the United States and potentially Venezuela reut.rs/3LNnUjr
— Reuters (@reuters.com) February 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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House hardliners complicate ending government shutdown as Speaker Johnson moves ahead
— CNBC (@cnbc.com) February 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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NEW: Jobs report postponed due to government shutdown
— Axios (@axios.com) February 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Ed Martin, who has been working inside the Trump Justice Department for over nine months after failing to secure a confirmation as US Attorney in Washington, DC, is expected to leave the department in the coming weeks, according to a source familiar with his plans. https://cnn.it/3M23djM
— CNN (@cnn.com) February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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President Trump says he wants the new triumphal arch he's commissioning as a gate to Washington, D.C., to be the "biggest one of all" in the world, even though the proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) February 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is set to close this summer for an extensive two-year renovation, the latest step in President Trump’s campaign to remake one of America’s top cultural institutions in his image. Here's what to know.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) February 2, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Meet the 4 Artemis II astronauts who are getting ready for a flight to the far side of the moon
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) February 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) February 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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