Trump refused to apologize, saying, “I didn’t make a mistake,” despite widespread condemnation.

White House blamed a staffer for posting the video and initially dismissed outrage as “fake.”

Bipartisan criticism came from civil rights leaders, Democrats, and some Republican senators.

The post appeared amid Black History Month and followed Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election.

5th Circuit ruled 2-1 that denying bond hearings for noncitizens is consistent with the Constitution and federal law.

Policy reverses decades of precedent, allowing mandatory detention even for long-term U.S. residents with no criminal record.

Dissent warns the decision disregards congressional intent and affects families of American citizens.

The ruling counters lower court decisions nationwide that challenged the practice as illegal.

Vonn clipped a gate and tumbled down the slope, ending her run just 13 seconds after starting.

U.S. Ski Team confirmed she is in stable condition under American and Italian medical care.

Breezy Johnson won gold, marking a bittersweet day for Team USA.

Vonn’s crash may end the career of the four-time World Cup champion, who returned to elite skiing after six years away.

“Today” host Savannah Guthrie urged her mother Nancy’s kidnappers in a video to return the 84-year-old Arizona woman safely, offering payment as the search enters its seventh day, with DNA confirming her blood at the Tucson home and no suspects identified. Read More

The Pentagon will cut all military training, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard starting 2026-27, citing the university’s “woke” culture, though current students can finish courses. The move continues the Trump administration’s years-long ideological standoff with the Ivy League school. Read More

Brad Arnold, 47, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died peacefully after a battle with Stage 4 kidney cancer, months after announcing his diagnosis. Arnold co-wrote hits like “Kryptonite” and “When I’m Gone,” helping define mainstream rock with six albums over his career. Read More

Shannon Mathre, 33, of Toledo, was charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance during a recent Ohio visit and possessing child sexual abuse files, facing up to 20 years for the second charge. Authorities seized his phone after investigating detailed threats involving an M14 rifle. Read More

This year’s Super Bowl commercials spotlight health, caring, AI, and laughs, featuring celebrities from Serena Williams to Matthew McConaughey, while promoting snacks, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and heartwarming nostalgia. Ad prices hit record highs, averaging $8 million per 30 seconds, as brands aim to capture America’s attention amid collective stress. Read More

Will Lewis is leaving The Washington Post days after the newspaper laid off one-third of its staff, including its sports and photography teams, amid ongoing financial and editorial struggles. CFO Jeff D’Onofrio will serve as temporary publisher as the paper navigates a turbulent transition. Read More

Johnson finished in 1:36.10, narrowly ahead of Germany’s Emma Aicher by four-hundredths of a second.

30-year-old skier overcame past injuries, including a 2022 ACL tear and cartilage damage in Cortina.

Johnson’s victory follows her 2025 World Championship downhill gold and sets her up for more events this week.

Teammate Lindsey Vonn crashed early in the downhill and was airlifted for medical attention.

Lee, 31, was taken into custody at the scene in Ooltewah, Tenn., and also faces tampering with evidence charges.

Victim’s identity has not been released; first responders attempted life-saving measures on arrival.

Lee played 58 NFL games for the Jets, Chiefs, and Bills and was the 20th overall pick in 2016.

Court date set for Feb. 11; additional charges may follow pending investigation.

Confederate Laws Affirmed, 1861 – The Confederate Provisional Congress declares that all existing U.S. laws consistent with the Confederate Constitution remain in force, an early move to establish legal continuity as the Civil War begins.

First Black Astronaut Spacewalk, 1995 – NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris becomes the first Black astronaut to walk in space during a Space Shuttle Discovery mission, marking a historic milestone in space exploration and representation.

Trump Impeachment Trial Begins, 2021 – The U.S. Senate opens the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., focusing on charges related to the January 6 Capitol attack and testing constitutional limits on trying a former president.