Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been granted a full pardon by President Donald Trump, erasing his drug-trafficking conviction and 45-year prison sentence. The pardon has drawn criticism from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers who question the message it sends regarding the administration’s stance on drug trafficking and regional stability. Despite the criticism, the White House has defended the pardon, attributing the prosecution to political motivations. Hernández’s release has been confirmed, and his attorney expressed gratitude to President Trump for the action.
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The Pentagon has recently undergone a shift in its press corps, with several right-wing outlets and influencers, including Laura Loomer, gaining credentials. These new arrivals, however, immediately faced criticism after mistakenly claiming to occupy the desk of a Washington Post reporter, leading to mockery and corrections from the ousted press corps. The transition has raised concerns about the objectivity of reporting, especially with the Trump administration’s defense strategies and its military buildup in the Caribbean, coming under scrutiny. The shakeup comes amidst increasing questions regarding the legality of military actions.
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Ukrainian forces are maintaining defensive operations in key areas like Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupiansk, despite claims from Russia’s leadership of capturing these settlements. In Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops are holding the northern part of the city along the railway, and search-and-assault operations are underway, inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces. The situation remains tense in Vovchansk, where Ukrainian defenders are holding their positions against Russian attempts to advance. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine views these actions as propagandistic efforts by the Kremlin to influence international negotiations, and the Ukrainian military is establishing logistical support to bolster their defenses.
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Sources report that Gary Ridgway, the notorious Green River Killer, is receiving end-of-life care in a Washington state prison. Ridgway, who pleaded guilty to murdering 49 women in the Seattle area, may have been responsible for many more deaths dating back before 1982. This news has reopened old wounds for the victims’ families, who continue to grapple with the lasting impact of his crimes. Though his plea deal spared him the death penalty, the trauma of the families lives on.
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The Prada Group has finalized its acquisition of Versace for 1.25 billion euros, integrating the iconic brand known for its bold designs into its portfolio alongside Prada’s and Miu Miu’s offerings. This strategic move aims to revitalize Versace’s performance after its tenure under Capri Holdings. Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada heir, will take the helm as executive chairman, overseeing Versace’s integration into Prada’s manufacturing infrastructure, which has seen significant investment in its supply chain. The acquisition is expected to significantly impact revenue distribution within the Prada Group, with Versace, Miu Miu, and Prada accounting for 13%, 22%, and 64% of pro-forma revenues respectively.
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Investigative reporter Jason Leopold reported that the FBI spent over $850,000 in overtime pay to process and redact files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This information was revealed in documents released by the FBI in response to a civil lawsuit. The documents showed 934 agents worked over 14,000 hours on the project, which was part of the “Epstein Transparency Project 2025.” While the documents confirm significant overtime pay, they do not offer evidence that the redactions were specifically to remove Donald Trump’s name or solely for “redaction training.”
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Testimony presented in Manhattan state court proceedings revealed the skepticism surrounding the tip regarding Luigi Mangione’s whereabouts, as police officers jokingly discussed a reward sandwich via text messages. Despite their doubts, officer Joseph Detwiler was dispatched to a local McDonald’s where the suspect was reportedly located. Upon arriving, Detwiler quickly confirmed Mangione’s identity and initiated his arrest. The arrest occurred in connection to the murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, and Mangione has since pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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The White House has issued a statement defending Donald Trump’s decision to commute the prison sentence of former private equity executive David Gentile. Gentile was released after serving less than two weeks of a seven-year sentence for a $1.6 billion fraud scheme. The Biden administration claims it could not tie any fraudulent representations to Gentile and views the case as an example of justice being weaponized. Despite the commutation, Gentile’s conviction for conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and securities fraud remains in place.
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Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev has been replaced by Andrey Fedyaev on SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station, due to allegations of photographing confidential SpaceX materials in California, potentially violating US export control rules. Artemyev reportedly took pictures of SpaceX engines and internal materials on his phone and removed them from the site, leading to his removal from training. Roscosmos officially cited a job transfer as the reason for the change, while the Crew-12 mission, using a Crew Dragon spacecraft, is scheduled for launch on February 15, 2026. SpaceX and NASA have not commented publicly on the reported investigation, which carries significant legal and diplomatic implications.
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Nearly 100 former lawmakers call on House to ban stock trading by members of Congress, and it’s certainly a topic that’s sparking a lot of discussion. The very fact that this many former members are speaking out says something, doesn’t it? It feels like a late realization, a collective “hindsight is 20/20” moment. It’s a bit of a cliché, the “I got mine, now pull up the ladder” mentality, but there’s a definite whiff of that in the air. These are people who, by virtue of having been “former,” are no longer directly benefiting from the system they’re criticizing. It’s easy to advocate for change when you’re not personally affected by it anymore.… Continue reading
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