NPR (Steve Inskeep) - Morning news brief
Hundreds of federal agents are leaving from Minnesota, poll finds a jump in disapproval of ICE among Democrats and Independents, the last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S. expires.
NPR (Domenico Montanaro) - Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.
NPR (Kadin Mills) - How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals
Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.
NPR (Aaron Bolton) - They help police with mental health calls. So why are 'mobile crisis' teams in crisis?
Interactions between police and someone in psychiatric crisis can end in violence. Communities have been sending mental health professionals instead, but paying for that service has been a struggle.
WASHINGTONPOST (Laura Meckler, Lydia Sidhom, Eric Lau) - Before Trump ban, universities were slowly making faculties more diverse
The number of Black and Hispanic faculty increased at large research universities after a wave of commitments. Now these pledges are being rolled back, a Post analysis found.
AXIOS (Sara Fischer) - NBCUniversal prepares for "Legendary February"
This weekend kicks off a historic month for NBCUniversal , which will broadcast the 2026 Winter Olympic Games , the Super Bowl and the NBA All-Star Game, all within a span of 17 days. Why it matters: "Legendary February," as the network is calling it, will show off the unique staying power of the broadcaster, streamer and news provider. - NBC Sports president Rick Cordella said during a press event last month the trifecta of events allows NBC Sports to do what it does best — "make big events even bigger." Zoom in: NBC's "Legendary February" month begins with the 2026 Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony in Milan on Feb. 6. - Coverage of the Olympics will be balanced with the Super Bowl on Feb. 8, live from Santa Clara, California. -…
NYTIMES (Kim Barker) - Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day
Little has been made public so far, but negotiators were expected to talk about the fate of Ukrainian territory in the east and security guarantees for Ukraine.
ABCNEWS - Vance heads overseas for the Winter Olympics. Then he'll stop in Armenia, Azerbaijan
Vice President JD Vance is heading overseas to lead President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics
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AMERICANGREATNESS (Victor Davis Hanson) - Midterm Palpitations
Recent regional special elections have seen Democratic candidates win a number of special election races. Now energized left-wing politicos remind the nation daily that every […] Source