News for February 2, 2026

The Justice Department is under fire after releasing Epstein case files that survivors say exposed their private identities and caused new harm.

The House is set to vote Tuesday on a funding bill to reopen the government, with President Donald Trump backing the measure and House Speaker Mike Johnson pushing to pass it quickly.

Taylor Rehmet’s upset win in a deep-red Texas Senate district is raising doubts about whether Republicans can keep their edge in Texas and across the House map.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will lower tariffs on India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to reduce barriers to American goods and stop buying Russian oil.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is again opposing California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax, saying it could hurt long-term investment and state revenue.

Fulton County plans to sue the FBI and the Justice Department over a search warrant tied to 2020 election records seized at its election hub.

An AP investigation found that Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries Inc., and other carpet makers helped spread PFAS “forever chemicals” through wastewater, leaving a toxic legacy in parts of the South.

The Justice Department’s release of more Jeffrey Epstein records has put new attention on Epstein’s crimes, his ties to powerful people, and questions about how Trump’s team handled the files.

Speaker Mike Johnson is under pressure to pass a funding bill and end the partial government shutdown as Donald Trump and House Democrats clash over immigration rules tied to the deal.

China’s flood of cheap goods is pressuring Latin American markets, and Mexico and Brazil are moving to protect local industries while Temu helps drive the import surge.