The discussion centers on the political maneuvering surrounding the release of the Epstein files. Initially, Trump and his allies demanded transparency during the Biden administration, but later, the roles reversed when the Trump administration failed to release the files. The Biden administration’s handling was criticized for incompetence, particularly in PR efforts. The conversation also touches on Senator Dick Durbin’s use of a fake AI image in a Senate speech, which was criticized for ethical breaches. Additionally, it was noted that despite extensive searches, no damning evidence against Trump was found in the Epstein files, suggesting political motivations behind the release.
In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
