Chuck Schumer to push stripped-down Israel and Ukraine aid package after GOP blocks Senate border bill  —  The vote comes after Republican senators made clear there isn't enough support for a bipartisan border security bill that included foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Ronna McDaniel, R.N.C. Chairwoman, Plans to Step Down  —  Donald Trump is likely to back a supporter of his false claims of election fraud, Michael Whatley, the head of the North Carolina G.O.P., to replace her.  —  The chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel …

The Memo: Former Trump White House lawyer predicts crushing defeat at Supreme Court  —  A former attorney for the Trump White House predicts that the Supreme Court will rule unanimously against the 45th president on his claims to be immune from criminal prosecution.

Nikki Haley loses to ‘none of these candidates’ in the Nevada GOP primary  —  NBC News projects that more voters chose not to pick a candidate at all than back Haley.  Trump wasn't on the ballot, since he's participating in Thursday's caucus, instead.  —  Nikki Haley faced no major challenger Tuesday in Nevada's presidential primary.

Behind the border mess: Open GOP rebellion against McConnell  —  The Republican leader told POLITICO that his critics “had their shot” already.  But conservatives are not done whacking him over the immigration-for-Ukraine aid implosion.  —  Conservative hardliners once celebrated Mitch McConnell …

Inside Donald Trump's Incredible Cash Crunch  —  Two New York laws are about to smack Trump in the face, no matter if he plans to appeal two massive civil judgments that could wipe out all the cash in his pocket. … Donald Trump is just days away from getting slammed with a court judgment …

How Long Will Trump's Immunity Appeal Take?  Analyzing the Alternative Timelines  —  This updated article provides an overview of the potential procedural pathways for former President Donald Trump's ongoing appeal of his federal prosecution for election interference by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Kremlin: We Reject All Western Media but Tucker Carlson Is Different  —  He's just not like those other Western journalists in one very important way, the Russian president's spokesman said.  —  The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that an interview between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin …

Ransomware hackers raked in a record $1 billion from victims last year  —  A study says 75% of ransomware payments are for $1 million or more.  —  Victims of ransomware paid their attackers more than $1 billion last year, a new report has found, a record high that shows that many cybercriminals …

Shocking Fox News Moment Sees Guardian Angels Give Man ‘Pain Compliance’ On Live TV  —  “His mother back in Venezuela felt the vibrations,” the group's founder Curtis Sliwa boasted to Sean Hannity, adding the man is now “sucking concrete.”  —  LOADING  —  Fox News host Sean Hannity's interview …

Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn't a free speech right, appeals court says  —  A federal appeals court has shot down claims that there's a First Amendment right not to wear face masks during the COVID-19 outbreak  —  TRENTON, N.J. — A federal appeals court shot …

A 7,000-Pound Car Smashed Through a Guardrail.  That's Bad News for All of Us.  —  It's a nightmare situation on a highway: Your car hits a patch of ice and starts to skid.  Unable to regain control, you panic as you veer toward the roadway's edge.  —  In emergencies like this, guardrails provide a failsafe.

Jeanine Pirro Stuns Fox News Co-Hosts by Calling Black Colleague an ‘Oreo’  —  During a Fox News segment on how New York Mayor Eric Adams applauded his “chocolate” administration, things got a bit awkward.  —  Fox News host Jeanine Pirro called her Black colleague an “Oreo” …

Joe Biden just did the rarest thing in US politics: he stood up to the oil industry  —  The Biden administration suspended new permits for natural gas terminals.  Can we see more of this kind of backbone?  —  Ten days ago Joe Biden did something remarkable, and almost without precedent - he actually said no to big oil.

Report: Arlington's first guaranteed income pilot boosted quality of life for poorest residents  —  Results from Arlington's first guaranteed income pilot reveal that an additional $500 per month significantly enhanced the quality of life for impoverished families.

JPL Workforce Update  —  Workforce statement and memo to employees. … - I am directing most employees to work from home tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, so everyone can be in a safe, comfortable environment on a stressful day. … - Tomorrow, leadership (mostly at the Division and Directorate level) …

Remarks by President Biden Urging Congress to Pass the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act  —  THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon.  For much too long, as you all know, the immigration system has been broken.  And it's long past time to fix it.