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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash​

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and LISA MASCARO
Updated 8:37 PM CST, February 1, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.

Trump’s announcement on social media follows a wave of cancellations by leading performers, musicians and groups since the president ousted the previous leadership and added his name to the building. Trump made no mention in his post of the recent cancellations.

His proposal, announced days after the premiere of “Melania, " a documentary of the first lady was shown at the center, he said was subject to approval by the board of the Kennedy Center, which has been stocked with his hand-picked allies. Trump himself chairs the center’s board of trustees.

“This important decision, based on input from many Highly Respected Experts, will take a tired, broken, and dilapidated Center, one that has been in bad condition, both financially and structurally for many years, and turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment,” Trump wrote in his post. ...

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Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands

House Speaker Mike Johnson says it'll be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote in the House.
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Former Capitol riot prosecutors draft strategy for Congress to probe killings, federal agent conduct in Minneapolis

The memo details a series of recommendations for Congressional committees to probe allegations of excessive force and violations by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
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Amid FBI investigation, Trump's 2020 election obsession is still shaping Georgia politics

The FBI search of a Fulton County election office isn't the only sign that Trump's loss six years ago is echoing through Georgia. Just look at the race for governor.
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From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files

Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
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ICE releases 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from custody

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
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Rep. Ro Khanna says he's a 'firm no' on reopening the federal government amid ICE funding dispute

Democrats have pushed to withhold funding from the Department of Homeland Security amid scrutiny over ICE tactics.
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Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

The Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission.
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Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

A top Justice Department official is playing down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Trump says if Iran doesn't agree to nuclear deal, 'we'll find out' whether U.S. attack would spark a regional war

Trump said that if Iran does not make a deal regarding its nuclear program, "we'll find out” whether Iran’s supreme leader was correct to predict that a U.S. attack on the country would spark a regional war.
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Dems score big in typically red Texas district that Trump easily won in 2024

Democrat Taylor Rehmet scores major upset in Texas special election, flipping longtime Republican stronghold by more than 14 points in Fort Worth-area district.
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Jeffries says White House trying to ‘extort’ $230B from DOJ

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said the White House is attempting to “extort” $230 million from the Department of Justice (DOJ) as President Trump seeks a settlement for past legal troubles. Jeffries slammed the president for seeking compensation for two federal probes...
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Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least 12 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services.
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Blanche says DOJ unable to investigate tips about Trump’s involvement with Epstein

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that federal investigators are unable to investigate various tips the FBI received about President Trump’s alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche told host Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union” that some tips were anonymous and relied...
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Trump wants his DC arch to be 'biggest one of all'

“I’d like it to be the biggest one of all," Trump said Jan. 31. "We’re the biggest, most powerful, nation. I’d like it to be the biggest one.”
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Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, has demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas at demonstrators — including young children — outside an ICE facility during a weekend protest.
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UAE royal took stake in Trump family firm, WSJ reports

An Emirati royal took a major ownership stake in Donald Trump’s family’s cryptocurrency company days before his inauguration last year, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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'Melania,' panned by critics, still makes history. What could it mean?

"Melania" was panned by critics. Still, the film made history, illustrating the divide between Hollywood and Trump's hold on his MAGA base.
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Federal judge temporarily lifts DHS restrictions on lawmaker visits to detention facilities

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A federal judge on Monday temporarily lifted restrictions from the Department of Homeland Security that limited lawmakers’ visits to immigration detention facilities.

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in Washington, D.C., justified a temporary restraining order on the policy by concluding that ICE likely violated funding restrictions and that its policy causes irreparable harm.

The judge’s order stated that the court previously found that the DHS policy requiring advance notice for congressional oversight visits to ICE detention facilities "imposes...
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Schumer nukes GOP push for 'Jim Crow-era' voter ID laws in Trump-backed shutdown package

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Turning Point USA launches rival halftime show with star-studded lineup as NFL faces Super Bowl backlash

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Turning Point USA is launching a star-studded alternative to the Super Bowl halftime show, unveiling a patriotic concert it says will celebrate faith, family and freedom.

The event – titled "The All-American Halftime Show" – is scheduled to air around 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 8 and will feature performances from artists including Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett, according to the nonprofit organization.

"We’re approaching this show like David and Goliath," Kid Rock said in a statement. "Competing with the pro football machine and a...
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Newsom’s Getty dynasty ties collide with his claims of a struggling childhood

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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing renewed backlash over characterizing his childhood as financially difficult despite cozy ties to one of the most prominent and wealthy families in the world: the Gettys.

"People assume Newsom comes from money. He doesn’t. Access, yes. Privilege, yes. Money, no. The most compelling aspect of Newsom’s biography is his schizophrenic upbringing, vis-à-vis wealth," a profile published in Vogue Sunday that also previewed an upcoming memoir from Newsom. "After his parents’ divorce, his father seems not to...
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Federal judge’s ‘unhinged’ order in migrant case ignites Republican fury, impeachment demand

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A federal judge’s unusual order for immigration authorities to release a father and his five-year-old son over the weekend was met with fierce backlash by Republicans after it suggested the Trump administration was cruel and had a "perfidious lust for unbridled power."

Judge Fred Biery’s brief order, laced with disapproval, said Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son Liam were seeking "nothing more than some modicum" of due process.

The judge, a Clinton appointee, included a Bible verse about Jesus crying and a viral photo of the small child...
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From the Oval Office to the Trump Kennedy Center, the gilded makeover expands

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Since his return to office, President Donald Trump has undertaken a series of changes aimed at reshaping the look and feel of the White House and other iconic Washington landmarks.

Over the weekend, the president announced in a Truth Social post that the Trump Kennedy Center will close later this year for a two-year renovation.

He said the decision followed a yearlong review involving contractors, arts experts and other advisers. He added that the temporary closure would allow the renovations to be completed faster and at a higher quality than if...
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Nicki Minaj backs voter ID laws in X post

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Rapper Nicki Minaj voiced support for voter ID laws in a Sunday post on X, questioning why the issue remains a subject of debate in the United States.

"What sensible forward thinking cutting edge leading nation is having a DEBATE on whether or not there should be VOTER ID?!?!!!! Like?!?!? They’re actually fighting NOT to have ppl present ID while voting for your leaders!!!!!" she wrote. "Do you get it?!?!!!! Do you get it now?!?!!!"

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Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

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Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.
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Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

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The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
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'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

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The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.
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Longtime Trump aide’s Mar-a-Lago wedding draws top admin officials

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Longtime aide to President Donald Trump and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino got married Sunday at Mar-a-Lago in a ceremony attended by the president and a host of senior administration officials.

Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of the wedding, Trump called it a "big day" and praised the attendees as "very loyal, very fantastic people."

Among those in attendance were Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Billionaire Elon Musk was...
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PETA’s push to retire Punxsutawney Phil sparks rare bipartisan backlash

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Pennsylvania Democrats and Republicans are finding rare common ground — defending Punxsutawney Phil from animal rights activists.

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and GOP lawmakers are jointly rejecting pressure from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to retire the famed groundhog after he predicted six more weeks of winter on Monday.

Shapiro amplified the moment on social media by posting an image of a yellow Gadsden flag — a symbol associated with conservative politics and the 2010s Tea Party movement — but with the typical snake replaced by...
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Education experts warn Mamdani plan could gut NYC gifted programs, hurt low-income students

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Socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has outlined plans to scale back the city’s Gifted and Talented program, prompting some education experts to warn that doing so could deprive high-achieving students — particularly those from low-income families — of critical academic opportunities.

Recent media reports indicate that Mamdani, who took office in January, intends to end the city’s Gifted and Talented program for kindergarten students and delay entry until third grade, a move critics argue would amount to a major weakening of accelerated...
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Sanctioned Russian jet touches down in Cuba, echoing secret flights before Maduro's ouster

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A Russian cargo plane typically used to transfer military equipment landed at a military airfield in Havana Sunday night, echoing flight patterns seen ahead of the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.

The U.S.-sanctioned Ilyushin Il-76, operated by Russian state-linked airline Aviacon Zitotrans, was tracked landing at San Antonio de los Baños Airfield, a Cuban military installation roughly 30 miles south of Havana, according to public flight data.

Flight-tracking records show the aircraft stopped in St. Petersburg and Sochi in Russia...
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Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

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Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.
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Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election

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Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
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Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day

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Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.
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Trump launching $12 billion stockpile of rare earth minerals

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Washington — President Trump is launching a $12 billion stockpile of critical and rare earth minerals, a White House official confirmed, in an effort to slash reliance on Chinese rare earths and curb Beijing's leverage in trade talks.

The endeavor, coined "Project Vault," would be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, along with over a billion dollars in private capital. The minerals would be procured and stored for automakers, the defense industry, tech firms and other types of manufacturers. Bloomberg first reported the...
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Judicial misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg dismissed

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Washington — A federal appeals court judge dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint that the Justice Department filed against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, whom President Trump has denounced over his handling of a legal battle involving the Alien Enemies Act and the administration's swift removals of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.

In a December decision, Judge Jeffrey Sutton, the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, faulted the Justice Department for failing to provide "sufficient evidence" about an alleged...
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Philly DA’s ‘hunt you down’ warning to ICE draws calls for DOJ criminal probe

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Soros-backed Democratic prosecutor Larry Krasner is facing criticism for his inflammatory remarks against federal immigration enforcement, with a Republican lawmaker urging the Justice Department to launch a criminal investigation after Krasner said he would "hunt down" ICE agents.

Krasner, the district attorney for the City and County of Philadelphia, took to the podium at Penn Square last week to denounce ICE agents as "a small bunch of wannabe Nazis," adding, "if we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find...
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Longtime Iowa federal judge dies at 78 after more than 26 years on the bench

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Robert Pratt, a federal judge in Iowa who served more than two decades on the bench, died Wednesday after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 78.

His son, Michael Pratt, told The New York Times that his father died of a heart attack while at a gym.

Pratt was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa by former President Bill Clinton in 1997 and went on to serve more than 26 years on the federal court.

The Iowa State Bar Association said he retired in 2023, having presided over cases including a sentencing decision that was...
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Illegal immigrant in Florida charged with arson, felony criminal mischief, sheriff says

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Police arrested an illegal immigrant in Florida on charges of arson and felony criminal mischief, Florida police announced Sunday.

Authorities say Marcelino Gillen-Hernandez attempted to start two fires on a property in Wahneta, Florida. Authorities first received reports from the property's owner, who said she was able to extinguish the latest blaze with a garden hose after she saw it glowing under a mobile home on the property.

She told police that Hernandez admitted to her that he had started both fires, one earlier in January and another this...
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Federal agents arrest 2 more in connection to Minnesota church storming

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Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday that federal agents arrested two more people in connection with the storming of a church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Bondi identified the suspects as Ian Davis Austin and Jerome Deangelo Richardson and said the arrests stem from a "coordinated attack on Cities Church."

"If you riot in a place of worship, we WILL find you," she wrote on X.

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GOP senator's 'Federal Fumbles' report highlights $240M spent on transgender rat testing

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FIRST ON FOX: A new report from a Senate Republican showed that in the last year, the federal government wasted millions on transgender animal tests, lab testing beagles in China and aborted fetal tissue research.

In his 9th annual edition of "Federal Fumbles," Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., found several instances of waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government, and he laid out a game plan to address some of the shortcomings of the past year.

Lankford noted that after the first year of President
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'Brave' boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast

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The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.
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