Judge orders release: A Texas federal judge called the detention of the child and father deeply flawed and ordered their release by Feb. 3.

Family reunited: Liam is returning home to see his mother and brother after being detained following preschool.

Conflicting accounts: ICE denies targeting the child, while family, attorneys, and school officials dispute the agency’s version.

Asylum case ongoing: The father has no deportation order and faces an upcoming asylum hearing this month.

Deadly strikes resume: Hospitals reported 23 killed, including women and children, one of the highest single-day tolls since the October ceasefire.

Targets hit nationwide: Strikes hit Gaza City, Khan Younis, and a police station, killing civilians and detainees, according to hospital officials.

Ceasefire tensions rising: Israel said the attacks responded to Hamas ceasefire violations. Hamas called them a flagrant breach.

Rafah crossing set to open: The southern border with Egypt is expected to reopen Sunday, a key step in phase two talks.

Nationwide protests escalate: Demonstrations followed a Friday strike that shut down schools and businesses in cities including Minneapolis, New York, Los Angeles, and Portland.

High-profile release ordered: A federal judge ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, criticizing ICE tactics tied to deportation quotas.

Operation Metro Surge continues: A separate judge rejected efforts by Minnesota officials to halt the federal enforcement operation in the Twin Cities.

Federal response under scrutiny: DOJ opened a civil rights probe into a deadly ICE-related shooting, while Chicago moved to document alleged ICE misconduct.

Newly released Justice Department documents link figures from Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein, showing emails, Caribbean visits, and social ties, though none face charges, while some officials and billionaires deny wrongdoing amid renewed scrutiny. Read More

The 68th Grammys take place Sunday at Crypto.com Arena with Kendrick Lamar leading nine nominations, performances from Lady Gaga, Tyler, the Creator, and Justin Bieber, and Trevor Noah hosting his final show, streaming live on CBS and Paramount+, plus a premiere ceremony on Peacock Theater. Read More

A federal judge refused to halt the DHS Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis and Twin Cities, despite a lawsuit by state and local officials alleging constitutional violations, noting both sides’ arguments are unresolved as the case proceeds. The surge follows two fatal shootings by federal agents and ongoing local protests. Read More

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Fort Worth-area Texas state Senate seat Saturday, overturning a district Trump carried by 17 points in 2024 with a 14-point lead, marking another Democratic special election upset under the second Trump administration. Rehmet will face a rematch in November for a full term. Read More

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Sunday that any U.S. attack on Iran would trigger a “regional war” as American warships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, patrol the Arabian Sea amid Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests. Khamenei framed the U.S. as the aggressor while signaling Iran would respond firmly if attacked. Read More

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George received a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, costing him roughly $11.7 million and sidelining him until March 25. George said he took an “improper” medication while seeking mental health treatment and apologized to the team and fans. Read More

The DOJ released three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos, following a missed deadline mandated by federal law.

The files document Epstein’s prison records, death, and ties to powerful figures, but do not name new perpetrators of abuse.

Prince Andrew, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson all appear in emails or references, though no new criminal allegations are substantiated.

Victims’ advocates warn the release exposed survivor identities, calling the process “an absolute mess.”

Lawmakers remain divided over whether millions of additional documents are still being withheld.

The film cost $40 million to make and $35 million to promote, falling short of profitability.

Opening weekend audience skewed heavily conservative, with 72% women over 55, mostly in southern and rural Republican counties.

Critics slammed it as lavish propaganda, calling it uninformative and fawning over Melania Trump.

Director Brett Ratner emphasized the budget funded top-tier production rather than personal enrichment.

O’Hara was known for Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice, and Home Alone.

She earned a Primetime Emmy in 2020 and a Golden Globe in 2021 for her role as Moira Rose.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid call connected to her, but the cause of death is not yet known.

O’Hara appeared in over 100 film and TV roles, blending sharp comedy with emotional depth.

Winter Olympics Breakout Star, 1924 – Norway’s Thorleif Haug dominates the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix, winning gold in the 18 km cross-country ski race and later adding a 50 km gold medal, making him one of the Games’ standout athletes.

Givenchy Debuts in Paris, 1952 – French designer Hubert de Givenchy presents his first fashion collection in Paris, with model Bettina Graziani opening the show. The debut launched one of the most influential fashion houses of the 20th century.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Premieres, 2009 – “RuPaul’s Drag Race” premieres on Logo TV, bringing drag culture into mainstream television and becoming a landmark series for LGBTQ+ representation and pop culture.