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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Ex-Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized over "flu-like symptoms" Wed Feb 4 01:17:51 2026

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Monday night after "experiencing flu-like symptoms" over the weekend, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Axios. What they're saying: The 83-year-old former Senate Republican leader "checked himself into a local hospital" out of "an abundance of caution," the statement said. - "His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business." - McConnell, who currently chairs the Senate Rules Committee, stepped down as Senate GOP leader last year and plans to retire from Congress when his term expires next January. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check…

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Monday night after "experiencing flu-like symptoms" over the weekend, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Axios. What they're saying: The 83-year-old former Senate Republican leader "checked himself into a local hospital" out of "an abundance of caution," the statement said. - "His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business." - McConnell, who currently chairs the Senate Rules Committee, stepped down as Senate GOP leader last year and plans to retire from Congress when his term expires next January. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check…Open

WASHINGTONPOST (Salvador Rizzo, Tara Copp, Jasmine Golden) - Defense Dept. effort to punish Mark Kelly draws skepticism from judge Wed Feb 4 01:14:51 2026

A federal judge said Pete Hegseth appeared to be expanding restrictions on free speech that have applied only to active-duty service members.

WASHINGTONPOST (Patrick Svitek, Maegan Vazquez) - Texas Democrats taste victory, then turn on each other Wed Feb 4 01:14:50 2026

Days after their win in a state Senate race, reports of a racially charged comment roil the U.S. Senate primary contest.

HUFFPOST - 'I Am Also In The Files': Jon Stewart Reveals His Unexpected Epstein Mention Wed Feb 4 00:59:04 2026

The "Daily Show" host said he was offended by an appearance in the newly released files.

The "Daily Show" host said he was offended by an appearance in the newly released files.Open

HUFFPOST - James Carville Names His 2028 Democratic Pick: ‘He’s Bigger Than Life’ Wed Feb 4 00:59:04 2026

They tick two crucial boxes, said the longtime Democratic strategist.

They tick two crucial boxes, said the longtime Democratic strategist.Open

HUFFPOST - 'Mark My Words': Jimmy Kimmel Tells Trump Exactly What He's Going to Do Wed Feb 4 00:59:03 2026

The late night host made a backhanded promise to the president and the first lady.

The late night host made a backhanded promise to the president and the first lady.Open

HUFFPOST - Stephen Colbert Exposes The Most Baffling Redaction In The Epstein Files Wed Feb 4 00:59:03 2026

The "Late Show" host said this moment probably led to a "tough announcement."

The "Late Show" host said this moment probably led to a "tough announcement."Open

HUFFPOST - Don Lemon Shares The Most Disturbing Moment Of His Arrest Wed Feb 4 00:59:02 2026

"Otherwise, no one would have known where I was," the former CNN anchor told Jimmy Kimmel.

"Otherwise, no one would have known where I was," the former CNN anchor told Jimmy Kimmel.Open

HUFFPOST - Authoritarianism Expert Says Donald Trump Is Doing The Exact Thing That Never Ends Well Wed Feb 4 00:59:01 2026

The professor of history at New York University described the phenomenon as “autocratic backfire."

The professor of history at New York University described the phenomenon as “autocratic backfire."Open

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Ethics eyes "extremely rare" televised trial for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Wed Feb 4 00:57:42 2026

The House Ethics Committee is poised to hold a rare public hearing to consider charges of financial misconduct against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), Axios has learned. Why it matters: A public meeting of any kind is highly unusual for the secretive panel, which hasn't held a televised disciplinary hearing in nearly 15 years. - As Cherfilus-McCormick's chief of staff Naomie Pierre-Louis put it to Axios: "Public ethics trials are extremely rare." - Cherfilus-McCormick has denied the allegations against her. Driving the news: An investigative subcommittee of the Ethics panel released a 59-page report last week detailing a litany of allegations against Cherfilus-McCormick. - Most notably, it said there is "substantial"…

The House Ethics Committee is poised to hold a rare public hearing to consider charges of financial misconduct against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), Axios has learned. Why it matters: A public meeting of any kind is highly unusual for the secretive panel, which hasn't held a televised disciplinary hearing in nearly 15 years. - As Cherfilus-McCormick's chief of staff Naomie Pierre-Louis put it to Axios: "Public ethics trials are extremely rare." - Cherfilus-McCormick has denied the allegations against her. Driving the news: An investigative subcommittee of the Ethics panel released a 59-page report last week detailing a litany of allegations against Cherfilus-McCormick. - Most notably, it said there is "substantial"…Open