Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day…
Top 3
1. President Trump has announced his pick for the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.
2. Kristi Noem shares her message with Minnesota leaders.
3. The First Lady debuts her new project, ‘Melania,’ during an event at the Kennedy Center.
Main heading
Prepare for impact – The first state of emergency is declared as a major nor’easter storm approaches the Carolinas.
“Serious threat” – Abbott has issued a disaster declaration as a dangerous parasite spreads north from Mexico.
Legal loophole – Luigi Mangione is back in court, where a judge is reviewing a motion to dismiss the death penalty charge against him.
Grow restive – Authorities say video evidence ties illegal immigrants to recent violent incidents, including a street shooting.
“I won’t do it again” – Tim Walz announces he is stepping back from politics amid a fraud scandal.
Politics
Bad phone – The Trump administration has criticized Democrats for their “Call 911 ICE” initiative, linking it to a rise in riots and aggressive arrests.
Push back – President Trump is launching a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS for allegedly leaking his tax information to news outlets.
Delicate transaction – The White House has struck a deal with Democrats after facing dissent from Republican members.
Big numbers – Following Nicki Minaj’s visit to the White House, the number of registered Trump accounts has surged to one million.
Media
Past truth – Joe Rogan has highlighted a shift in Democratic immigration policies as a video of President Obama re-emerges.
Home wreckers – A family has taken their property dispute to the Supreme Court, claiming their home was wrongfully seized over a minor tax issue.
“Abominable” – Governor Josh Shapiro has condemned Prosecutor Larry Krasner’s inflammatory comments on ICE as “abhorrent.”
Panic playbook – School board members are accusing each other of fear-mongering to explain declining attendance linked to immigration fears.
In other news
Ring or bust – The Patriots quarterback recounts the coach’s straight-talk message to his team before the Super Bowl.
The truth appears – Beckham’s former assistant claims family drama was behind her alleged affair with Brooklyn.
Digital news quiz – Test your knowledge on Bill Belichick and the fallout from an anti-ICE TikTok video.
Forgotten riders – Archaeologists are discovering the histories of Chinese cowboys in the American West.
First class woman – The First Lady expresses the inspiration behind her film “Melania.”
