Trump seeks to bend the executive branch as part of impeachment vendetta  —  President Trump is testing the rule of law one week after his acquittal in his Senate impeachment trial, seeking to bend the executive branch into an instrument for his personal and political vendetta against perceived enemies.

Biden on phone call: 'I'll be damned if we're gonna lose this nomination'  —  Former Vice President Joe Biden — after his pair of devastating losses — tried to reassure supporters on an evening call Wednesday that “things haven't changed” and that there's been “no dropoff in our endorsers.”

Why Bernie Sanders's New Hampshire primary win should terrify you  —  The Democratic Party belongs to Bernie Sanders now.  It's a stunning statement to write, given that this would have been unthinkable as recently as 2016.  —  When the Vermont senator and self-described “democratic socialist …

Rush Limbaugh: “Mr. Man Donald Trump” will “have fun” with Pete Buttigieg because he kisses his husband  —  CNN legal analyst on multiple resignations at the DOJ: “Is Fox News calling the shots?”

Woman punches man in Broadway bar over MAGA-style birthday hat  —  NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - A man's surprise birthday gift led to a surprise attack at a Broadway bar.  —  Daniel Sprague was at The Stage bar on Broadway sporting a gift his wife gave him for his 50th birthday bash—a hat that says “Make 50 Great Again.”

Reuters/Ipsos Core Political Survey: Presidential Approval Tracker (02/12/2020) from Ipsos Public Affairs  —  This week's Reuters/Ipsos Core Political survey finds that after President Trump's acquittal, his approval rating among the general population remains unchanged (41%).

Bloomberg once blamed end of ‘redlining’ for 2008 collapse  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — At the height of the 2008 economic collapse, then-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the elimination of a discriminatory housing practice known as “redlining” was responsible for instigating the meltdown.

Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price to resign after caucus chaos  —  Troy Price resigned his position as chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party on Wednesday as the organization grapples with the fallout of a botched caucus process that has left the party and state reeling.

Yovanovitch swipes at Trump administration as she's honored for her diplomatic work  —  Washington (CNN)Retired Ambassador Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch — a highly respected career diplomat who unwittingly became one of the central figures in the impeachment drama — warned about the degradation …

The Chaos at Condé Nast  —  The memoirs of Dan Peres and other ex-employees of the magazine company reveal mess behind the gloss of the aughts.  —  It's a high-class but increasingly common problem: being a former magazine editor in a digitized world that cares little about whose name used to be on top of a defunct masthead.

Michael Bloomberg's Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere  —  A campaign of sponsored content for the candidate flourished suddenly on Instagram.  A new outfit, called Meme 2020, is behind it.  —  Mike Bloomberg has contracted some of the biggest meme-makers on the internet …

After legendary 53-year career, Brooklyn Federal Judge Jack Weinstein hangs up his robe at age 98  —  For years, those around Judge Jack Weinstein dared not mention the R-word — retirement.  —  Finally, at age 98, the longest-serving federal judge in the country decided it's time.

White House tries to assure Congress over withheld money  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — A key White House figure in delaying aid to Ukraine last year reassured lawmakers Wednesday that the Trump administration realizes it is required under the law to spend money approved by Congress.

Trump repeatedly asked Reince Priebus if Wisconsin badgers are ‘mean to people,’ how they ‘work,’ and what they eat, according to a new book  — When Reince Priebus was the White House chief of staff, President Donald Trump often subjected him to questioning about badgers …

Jim Jordan's name comes up during Statehouse testimony on OSU abuse victims bill  —  COLUMBUS, Ohio — ​U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan's name came up Tuesday during a Statehouse hearing on a bill that would pave the way for victims of former Ohio State University doctor Richard Strauss to sue the university for damages.

In standoff with Iran, U.S. sailors say the threat level was unlike anything they had seen in years  —  ABOARD THE USS NORMANDY IN THE NORTH ARABIAN SEA — The captain of this warship loaded with Tomahawk missiles delivered the news to his crew: Hours earlier, the United States had killed Iran's …

Trump to visit Palm Springs area next week for fundraising event at Oracle chairman Larry Ellison's estate  —  President Donald Trump will attend a campaign fundraising event at Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison's Rancho Mirage, Calif., estate on Feb. 19, less than two weeks before California's Super Tuesday primary election.