Here are the top stories for Monday, February 2nd.
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. Source
President Trump announces an oil deal between India and Venezuela. See Details
Melania Trump documentary blows past box office expectations and stuns the Hollywood press. See Details
Politics
President Trump amasses a $300 million+ war chest ahead of the midterm elections, where control of Congress is on the line. Source
Democrats won a special election in a district Donald Trump carried by 17 points. See Details
President Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion over leaked tax returns. Read More
U.S. News
The Department of Justice may bring more criminal charges in the wake of the Epstein files' release. See Details
Pro-Trump comedian sees six sold-out shows canceled following viral video of him joking about the death of a protester in Minnesota. See Details
A Federal Judge ruled she lacked the authority to stop ICE operations in Minnesota. Link
Business
Dow futures are down to start the week. See Details
Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as crypto's future becomes murky. Source
McDonald's 'Big Arc' – a 1.057 calorie burger – may be on the way to the United States. Find out More
World News
Iran warns an attack by the United States could set off a regional war. Find out More
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 30. See Details
Entertainment
Former Prince Andrew is seen on all fours over a woman in a photo released as part of the Epstein files. Read More
'Sanford and Son' star Demond Wilson passes away at age 79. Link
The 2026 Grammy Winners. Read More
Sports
Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz is in hospice care. See Details
Boxer's hairpiece knocked off during fight. Source
NBA's Draymond Green complains about "Caucasian" referee. Read More
Off the Wall
Rhode Island's "Lizard in a Blizzard" finds fame after large tegu reptile rescued from the snow. Find out More
