The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County for their sanctuary city policies, arguing these obstruct federal immigration enforcement and endanger public safety.

Elon Musk recently labeled the USAID as 'evil' and 'criminal,' aligning with past conspiracy theories and the Trump administration’s decision to halt the agency's operations. Consequently, USAID faces significant workforce cuts and disruptions in providing humanitarian aid globally, impacting millions who depend on its services.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is contemplating a 2026 gubernatorial run, influenced by top Republican donors. Her potential candidacy may reignite tensions within the Republican Party, especially given the interest of Trump ally Representative Byron Donalds in the race.

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) with sanctions and establishing a task force to tackle "anti-Christian bias." The measures aim to defend U.S. interests and support Trump's conservative base, reflecting his ongoing policy priorities.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have initiated an extensive restructuring of the federal workforce, leading to high-level dismissals and disruption within major agencies. This aggressive overhaul has sparked legal challenges and concerns about federal stability while supporters praise the effort to reduce inefficiencies.

In President Trump's second term, senior officials have expressed dissatisfaction with ICE's pace in apprehending undocumented immigrants. The administration is intensifying efforts to deport undocumented individuals and implement new strategies, despite ICE facing resource constraints and operating over capacity.

Ellen Weintraub, Chair of the U.S. Federal Election Commission, announced that she received a letter from President Donald Trump, dated January 31, stating her immediate removal from the commission. Weintraub asserts that this action is unlawful, emphasizing the legal procedures required for replacing FEC commissioners were not followed. She plans to continue serving, challenging the President's attempt.

Google announced that it will rename the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America' on mapping platforms in the U.S. following an executive order from President Trump. The change aims to honor American heritage, but it may not be widely adopted internationally, as Mexico and other countries have shown resistance.

Nvidia has faced a 12% decline in its shares due to the rise of China's AI startup DeepSeek. This new competitor's advanced AI capabilities and integration of proprietary chip designs challenge Nvidia's dominance. The broader tech selloff reflects investor concerns over market competition and uncertainties in the AI and semiconductor industries.

Jefferies has downgraded Apple, raising concerns about the tech giant's ability to sustain growth amid market saturation and economic challenges. The downgrade, driven by shrinking iPhone sales and supply chain issues, has prompted investors to reconsider their positions, pondering the long-term resilience of the company.