Here’s a quick rundown of the stories you may have missed this past week.
Headlines
Epstein asked Ken Starr to help with indicting Donald Trump
Emails from the Epstein files show that in 2018, Epstein reached out to former special prosecutor Ken Starr about helping out with indicting President Trump. Find out More
The Supreme Court Rejected a GOP Challenge to CA’s New Congressional Map
The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to California’s new Congressional map that could net Democrats as many as five new seats. Source
Former Prince Andrew, Mountbatten-Windsor, left a Royal mansion following disclosures contained in the Epstein files. Read More
Bill and Hillary Clinton reach a deal to testify in a Congressional investigation into the Epstein files. Link
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces that ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis will immediately begin wearing body cameras. Link
Politics
Vice President J.D. Vance and Kamala Harris lead the pack in a new poll of 2028 contenders. Read More
President Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion over leaked tax returns. See Details
U.S. News
The Department of Justice may bring more criminal charges in the wake of the Epstein files’ release. Source
Police believe ‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother was kidnapped from Arizona home. Source
Jill Biden’s ex-husband is charged with murdering his second wife. Find out More
New details emerge about the ransom note in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. Source
Pro-Trump comedian sees six sold-out shows canceled following viral video of him joking about the death of a protester in Minnesota. Link
Business
President Trump announced a new trade deal with India that will result in lower tariffs. See Details
Walmart reaches $1 trillion market cap as e-commerce business skyrockets. Find out More
Bitcoin plunged to its lowest level since October 2024 as the selloff continues. Link
McDonald’s ‘Big Arc’ – a 1.057 calorie burger – may be on the way to the United States. See Details
World News
Iran warns an attack by the United States could set off a regional war. Source
A U.S. Navy fighter pilot shot down an Iranian drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln as tensions with Iran rose. See Details
Entertainment
Dunkin’ Donuts ad starring Ben Affleck leads the pack of commercials set to debut during Sunday’s Super Bowl. Link
Brittany Mahomes – wife of superstar Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrik Mahomes – is featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue. Read More
Sports
NFL says it will investigate New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s emails to Jeffrey Epstein. See Details
Kid Rock will headline alternative Super Bowl halftime show. Find out More
Off the Wall
Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter. Find out More
Rhode Island’s “Lizard in a Blizzard” finds fame after large tegu reptile rescued from the snow. Source
