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- Washington Post top editor admits morale issues plagued paper long before brutal layoffs - Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray says morale issues have plagued the paper for years, even before wrenching layoffs that hit hundreds of journalists.
- Trump claims DNI Tulsi Gabbard was at Georgia election hub search because AG Pam Bondi wanted her there - President Donald Trump defends DNI Tulsi Gabbard's controversial presence at the FBI search of a Fulton County election facility, citing Attorney General Bondi's request.
- Trump would decide whether to investigate Fed pick Warsh over refusal to cut rates: Bessent - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left the door open to suing Kevin Warsh as Fed chair in testimony to the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
- Trump Awkwardly Stands Behind Democratic Congressman Who Makes Urgent Plea During Prayer - At the National Prayer Breakfast, Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) called on the president to “be invested in the alleviation of suffering” across America.
- Canadian pop star Tate McRae responds to fan backlash over Team USA support in Olympics ad - Canadian pop star Tate McRae sparked backlash after supporting Team USA in an Olympics ad, with fans calling her a "traitor" on social media.
- Jill Biden's ex-husband, now charged with murder, called wife 'greatest thing in my life' - Jill Biden's ex-husband is charged with murdering his wife he once called "the greatest thing in my life." They were married 40 years before her death.
- White House Offers Shifting Story on Gabbard’s Presence at Georgia Raid - President Trump said Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi had directed Tulsi Gabbard to be present for an operation at an election center. It was the administration’s fourth explanation for her presence.
- House GOP moves to require proof of citizenship, photo ID to vote in federal election - House GOP lawmakers are advancing a bill requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship for federal elections, putting new pressure on the Senate, while Democrats object.
- Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink as sell-off builds while silver, bitcoin plunge - Wall Street is looking to Amazon with high hopes after a rough week in tech, as silver plunges again and bitcoin drops toward $70,000.
- Mexico arrests mayor of Tequila for extorting distillers in alleged cartel scheme - MEXICO CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities on Thursday arrested the mayor of the municipality of Tequila, birthplace of the agave spirit, for allegedly extorting major distillers in collusion