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FBI agents are executing a search warrant at the Fulton County elections office near Atlanta. An agency spokesperson confirmed the action on Wednesday. The search is taking place at the county's main election office in Union City, just south of Atlanta. Trump has long insisted that the 2020 election was stolen even though judges across the country and his own attorney general said they found no evidence of widespread fault that tipped the contest in Democrat Joe Biden’s favor. He has long made Georgia, one of the battleground states he lost in 2020, a central target for his complaints about the election and memorably pleaded with its then-secretary of state to “find” him enough votes to overturn the contest. Last week, in reference to the 2020 election, he asserted that “people will soon be prosecuted for what they did.” It was not clear what in particular he was referring to. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in August 2023 obtained an indictment against Trump and 18 others, accusing them of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. That case was dismissed in November after courts barred Willis and her office from pursuing it because of an “appearance of impropriety” stemming from a romantic relationship she had with a prosecutor she had appointed to lead the case. The FBI last week moved to replace its top agent in Atlanta, Paul W. Brown, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a non-public personnel decision. It was not immediately clear why the move, which was not publicized by the FBI, was made. The Department of Justice last month sued the clerk of the Fulton County superior and magistrate courts in federal court seeking access to documents from the 2020 election in the county. The lawsuit said the department sent a letter to Che Alexander, clerk of superior and magistrate courts, but that she has failed to produce the requested documents. Alexander has filed a motion to dismiss the suit. The Justice Department complaint says that the purpose of its request was “ascertaining Georgia’s compliance with various federal election laws." The attorney general is also trying to help the State Election Board with its “transparency efforts under Georgia law.” A three-person conservative majority on the State Election Board has repeatedly sought to reopen a case alleging wrongdoing by Fulton County during the 2020 election. It passed a resolution in July seeking assistance from the U.S. attorney general to access voting materials. The state board sent subpoenas to the county board for various election documents last year and again on Oct. 6. The October subpoena requested “all used and void ballots, stubs of all ballots, signature envelopes, and corresponding envelope digital files from the 2020 General Election in Fulton County.” The Justice Department sent a letter to the county election board Oct. 30 citing the federal Civil Rights Act and asking for all records responsive to the October subpoena from the State Election Board. Lawyers for the county election board responded about two weeks later, saying that the records are held by the county court clerk. They also attached a letter the clerk sent to the State Election Board saying that the records are under seal in accordance with state law and can’t be released without a court order. The Justice Department said it then sent a letter to Alexander, the clerk, on Nov. 21 requesting the documents and that she failed to respond. The department is asking a judge to declare that the clerk’s “refusal to provide the election records upon a demand by the Attorney General” violates the Civil Rights Act. It is also asking the judge to order Alexander to produce the requested records within five days of a court order. The State Election Board in May 2024 heard a case that alleged documentation was missing for thousands of votes in the recount of the presidential contest in the 2020 election in 2020. After a presentation by a lawyer and an investigator for the secretary of state’s office, a response from the county and a lengthy discussion among the board members, the board voted to issue a letter of reprimand to the county. Shortly after that vote, there was a shift in power on the board, and the newly cemented conservative majority sought to reopen the case. The lone Democrat on the board and the chair have repeatedly objected, arguing the case is closed and citing multiple reviews that have found that while the county’s 2020 elections were sloppy and poorly managed there was no evidence of intentional wrongdoing. The conservative majority voted to subpoena a slew of election records from the county in November 2024. A fight over that subpoena is tied up in court.

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Harvest with Greg Laurie, February 1, 2026

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President Trump is putting Iran on notice –again– about nuclear weapons. The president used a social media post to urge Iran to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons. Or, he warned, “the next attack will be far worse.” He said “time is running out” and noted that a U.S. “armada” of warships was headed to the region. Iran said it would retaliate if the U.S. attacks. The Iranian government said it “stands ready for dialogue…but if pushed, it will defend itself and respond like never before.”

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President Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are sparring online over the federal government’s immigration operation in the city. Mayor Frey said he “appreciated the conversation” he had this week with the president’s border czar, Tom Homan, who has been dispatched to Minnesota. But Frey said he wants the Homeland Security operation to end and that Minneapolis “will not enforce federal immigration laws.” President Trump responded by saying the mayor is “playing with fire” and that Frey’s statement “is a very serious violation of the law.”

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President Trump is touting the creation of a new savings tool for America’s children. The Trump Accounts will be established for babies born during the years of the Trump administration, and money will be invested in the stock market. The child can’t access the money until they turn 18 and can only use it for specific purposes, such as paying tuition, starting a business or making a down payment on a home.

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Secretary of State Testifies On Venezuela Intervention

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Secretary of State Testifies On Venezuela Intervention

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GOP Needs To STAY STRONG On Immigration

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Google has agreed to pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of collecting cellular data from Android users without their permission. The preliminary settlement, filed in federal court, covers users of Android-powered devices dating back to November 2017. While Google denied any wrongdoing, it agreed to change its data practices and require user consent for future data collection. As part of the settlement, eligible users could receive up to $100 each, pending court approval. The agreement also makes it easier for users to opt out of data transfers and updates the Google Play terms of service to disclose these practices more clearly. Plaintiffs’ lawyers may seek up to $39.8 million in legal fees, which represents 29.5% of the settlement fund. A trial had been scheduled for August 5, but the settlement avoids a lengthy courtroom battle.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to tell Congress that the Trump administration is prepared to take new military action against Venezuela if the country’s interim leaders stray from U.S. expectations, according to prepared testimony released ahead of a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. Rubio emphasized that the United States is not at war with Venezuela and that the interim government is currently cooperating, but said the administration would not rule out using additional force if necessary. His remarks come on the heels of a U.S. operation that resulted in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month. In his prepared statement, Rubio said the United States is “prepared to use force to ensure maximum cooperation if other methods fail” but added it is his hope that such action will not be required. The planned testimony is expected to highlight divisions in Congress over U.S. policy toward Venezuela, with some lawmakers questioning how far the administration should go in using military leverage to influence the country’s political direction. Rubio’s warning underscores ongoing tensions over U.S. foreign policy in Latin America as the administration balances military deterrence with diplomatic efforts.

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Redistricting In Virginia + Democrats Taxing Ammunition In VA With John Reid, Host of The Reid Revolution, Former Lt. Gov. of Virginia Candidate.

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Philly DA Larry Krasner Threatens To Hunt Down ICE Agents

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Mike Analyzes The Ilhan Omar Attack.

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The Trump administration announced that 15 additional prescription drugs will now be subject to Medicare price negotiations, including treatments for type 2 diabetes, HIV, arthritis, and cancer. Officials say the expansion targets some of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program and could save taxpayers billions of dollars when the lower prices take effect in 2028. The White House emphasized that the move aims to reduce costs for seniors while maintaining fairness across the healthcare system. Administration officials note that this is part of a broader effort to increase affordability and transparency in drug pricing for Medicare beneficiaries.

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Pressure is mounting on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shootings of two people during immigration-related protests in Minneapolis. Democrats, along with a handful of Republicans, are calling for Noem to resign or face impeachment, accusing her of mishandling the federal response to the incidents. President Donald Trump, however, has publicly backed Noem, praising her role in border enforcement and saying he has full confidence in her leadership. The growing political debate highlights deep divisions within Congress over immigration enforcement and accountability for federal officials overseeing high-profile operations. Lawmakers are debating whether Noem’s actions contributed to the escalation of violence and whether she should remain in her post amid ongoing investigations. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security have defended Noem, noting that security measures and enforcement policies were implemented to maintain order during protests. The situation remains a flashpoint as both parties prepare for heightened scrutiny of immigration policy ahead of the midterm elections.

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A man was arrested after spraying an unknown substance toward U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting, prompting a swift response from attendees and law enforcement. Authorities say the suspect was quickly tackled by people in the audience and restrained until police took him into custody. Omar was not seriously injured and continued with the event after the man was removed from the venue. Officials have not released details about the substance involved or potential charges, but said the incident is under investigation. The disruption comes amid heightened tensions in Minneapolis related to federal immigration enforcement actions and recent confrontations involving federal agents. Law enforcement officials said additional security measures may be reviewed following the incident.

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President Donald Trump addressed the controversial fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, saying the incidents were “very sad” but defending the broader enforcement operation and calling for a thorough investigation. The comments come after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot during immigration enforcement operations in the city this month — most recently the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, which ignited national outrage and protests. Video evidence has raised questions about official accounts of the incident, and local officials have challenged the federal narrative. Trump expressed sorrow over the deaths and said he would be “watching over” the investigation into Pretti’s killing, signaling increased scrutiny of how federal agents conduct operations in urban settings. In remarks that have drawn criticism from both sides of the debate, Trump also focused on Pretti’s possession of a firearm during the confrontation — saying he believed Pretti should not have had a gun — a stance that has frustrated some gun rights advocates who noted the victim was a legally licensed holder. The incidents have strained relations between federal and local officials. Minnesota’s leaders have called for de-escalation and independent investigations, while protests have continued in Minneapolis and solidarity demonstrations have spread nationwide. Amid the backlash, the White House has indicated efforts to adjust its approach in the city, including deploying senior officials to coordinate with local leaders and review immigration enforcement strategies.

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants a “very honorable and honest investigation” into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis man killed by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation this month. Trump described the incident as “very sad” and said he will be “watching over” the review, signaling an unusually public focus on the inquiry amid rising controversy. Pretti, an ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot in Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation that has already drawn intense national scrutiny and protests. Video evidence released after the killing contradicted initial claims by some administration officials that Pretti posed an imminent threat to officers, prompting backlash from civil rights groups and lawmakers across the political spectrum. In his remarks, Trump appeared to distance himself from earlier statements by senior aides — including White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who referred to Pretti as an “assassin” — and rejected that characterization when asked directly. The president emphasized his desire for transparency and insisted the investigation should be thorough and credible. The call for an “honorable” investigation comes as bipartisan criticism mounts over the aggressive use of federal agents in Minneapolis, where a second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen occurred earlier this month. Local officials and state leaders have demanded independent inquiries and greater accountability in the enforcement tactics. Trump’s comments follow pressure from both Democrats and some Republicans for clearer answers about the operation and its oversight. As political tensions rise ahead of the midterm elections, the president’s response reflects an effort to quell public outcry while maintaining support for federal immigration enforcement efforts.

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