On January 20, Judd Legum of Popular Information reported that ICE stopped paying third-party providers for medical care for detainees on October 3, 2025, and that it would not start even to process claims again until at least April 30, 2026. A source in the administration told Legum that some medical providers are now denying detainees medical care. In November and December, NBC News and Bloomberg reported that the Trump administration was considering “mega centers” for detaining people. “These will not be warehouses—they will be very well-structured detention facilities meeting our regular detention standards,” a DHS spokesperson wrote to Angela Kocherga and Dianne Solis of KERA News in Texas. Because in his heart he knew, as we do, that we are all responsible for what happens in our community.”—Notes:https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26884355/ca5detention.pdfhttps://www.keranews.org/news/2026-01-23/immigrant-deaths-intensify-scrutiny-of-detention-camp-as-el-paso-becomes-deportation-hubhttps://kfoxtv.com/news/local/family-questions-handling-of-migrants-death-at-camp-east-montanahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/24/ice-immigrants-detention-warehouses-deportation-trump/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/ice-plans-to-greatly-expand-detention-capacityhttps://www.vpm.org/news/2025-08-01/acquisition-logistics-company-tuckahoe-virginia-ice-immigrant-texashttps://www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/29/ice-kids-in-detention-numbershttps://www.themarshallproject.org/2025/12/17/children-immigration-detention-dilley-icehttps://surpriseaz.gov/1155/City-News?contentId=2a6d02c6-8bb9-4a6f-b2b4-9734b84b929ahttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/09/ice-todd-lyons-deporation-amazonhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/concerns-grow-ice-plans-build-mega-warehouses-immigration-detention-rcna257454https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/timeline-event/holocaust/1942-1945/liberation-of-ohrdrufhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/09/16/ice-detention-center-immigration-violations/https://www.nilc.org/articles/ice-is-detaining-indiscriminately-and-releasing-almost-no-one/https://www.welcometohellworld.com/a-surprise-zone-of-interest/https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/ice-expanding-detention-system/Bluesky:kyledcheney.bsky.social/post/3meacvimvz32zazrww.bsky.social/post/3mdzbkhgq522bShare

Today, the program distributes about $16.5 billion annually in federal funds, supplemented by roughly $15 billion in state contributions. The audit also found gaps in documentation showing how TANF funds were distributed to contractors. The biggest scandal involving TANF funds took place in Mississippi. FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had 'surged personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota' to dismantle fraud schemes exploiting federal assistance programs. The agency criticized what it described as 'opaque accounting practices' among groups receiving TANF funds.

Taylor Swift Unveils “Opalite” Music Video, A Radiant Call to Hope, Joy, and RenewalGlobal pop icon Taylor Swift has released the official music video for her new single "Opalite," delivering a visually dazzling and emotionally resonant story that blends whimsy, vulnerability, and inspiration. The video debuted February 6, 2026, and is already drawing widespread attention for its message of light breaking through loneliness. Watch the official "Opalite" music video:https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/06/entertainment/taylor-swift-opalite-music-videoAccording to CNN, the "Opalite" video unfolds like a modern fairytale, following characters trapped in isolation who slowly rediscover connection, warmth, and joy. The result is a music video that uplifts without ignoring pain, offering beauty as a form of resistance. With "Opalite," Taylor Swift once again proves her rare ability to turn pop music into shared emotional language - one that invites listeners not just to watch, but to believe again in light, connection, and hope

Amazon delivery drone seen falling out of skyA video captured an Amazon delivery drone crashing near an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, with pieces seen falling to the ground and smoke rising from the damaged drone. Amazon reported minimal damage to the building and is investigating the incident, which remains unexplained. CNN has reached out for comment.

Kite festival returns decades after it turned deadlyBasant, a historic kite flying festival that had been banned for 25 years for safety reasons has finally returned to the Pakistani city of Lahore this weekend amidst much joy and excitement. Activities around the long awaited spring festival have been toned down after a deadly suicide attack killed dozens in the capital on Friday.

Dear Miss Manners: I attended a music festival, where I wore pasties instead of a top. And if there are, Miss Manners suggests you delete them immediately. Dear Miss Manners: I am in the process of searching for a home for myself, my spouse and our young child. But if the other person’s bathroom needs are that visibly urgent, Miss Manners suggests you get out of their way. New Miss Manners columns are posted Monday through Saturday on washingtonpost.com/advice.

Ukraine receives help from unlikely allyBoth Russia and Ukraine have relied on Starlink's satellite technology to provide internet during the ongoing conflict. With Russia's drone attacks becoming more deadly, it seems Elon Musk has cut Russia off from the service. CNN's chief international security correspondent Nick Paton asks, why now?

Olympic athletes from Greenland have a message for TrumpUkaleq and Sondre Slettemark are siblings from Greenland who are competing with the Danish Olympic Team in biathlon. The siblings are sending a message to President Trump and the world after the president sought to take Greenland over from Denmark.

The Kentucky senator told CNN he plans to campaign with him for several days this spring ahead of the May primary, after other joint events last fall. Even Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN that he is not committed to backing Massie, a stunning move for a sitting party leader. And Paul told CNN that he believed some of Trump’s attacks – including against Massie’s wife, who is a former Paul staffer – would backfire in the primary. That alone shows Thomas Massie is nowhere close to in line with KY04,” campaign spokesman Lance Trover said. Rep. Thomas Massie speaks during a press conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act on November 18, 2025.

24 hour countdown to the Superbowl With less then 24 hours until the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks look for redemption against the New England Patriots.

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New clues emerge in Nancy Guthrie abduction case The family of Nancy Guthrie is pleading for her safe return a week after the 84-year-old was allegedly abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

The comments came a day after indirect nuclear talks between Iran and Washington in Oman that both sides described as positive and agreed to continue. “It would not be possible to attack American soil, but we will target their bases in the region,” Araqchi said, Reuters reported, adding that Iran would not strike neighboring countries: “We will not attack neighbouring countries; rather, we will target U.S. bases stationed in them. (Tehran) only discusses its nuclear issue ... We do not discuss any other issue with the U.S.,” Reuters reported. Araqchi’s insistence that Iran will confine talks to nuclear matters signals a narrow negotiating scope that could prolong stalemate unless confidence-building measures expand. Both sides signaled a willingness to continue indirect talks; Reuters reported Araqchi said no date had yet been set for the next round, while some outlets noted U.S. leadership suggested talks could follow soon.

The Lakers play Oklahoma Monday night and San Antonio Tuesday night before playing the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night. The NBA All-Star Game follows on Feb. 15 and the Lakers don't play again until Feb. 20 against the Clippers at home. "I know he wants to play against Dallas, the game before the All-Star Game. Doncic, who leads the NBA in scoring (32.8) and is second in assists (8.6), earned the most All-Star Game votes. In the new All-Star Game format of "U.S. vs. the World," Doncic would play for the world team because he's from Slovenia.

Girl with rare cancer lives her dream at Westminster Dog Show 11-year-old Michayla Hopkins, diagnosed with a rare cancer, has her dream come true at the Westminster Dog Show.