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Taiwan says 40% shift of chip capacity to US is 'impossible' It would be "impossible" to move 40% of Taiwan's semiconductor capacity to the U.S., the island's top tariff negotiator said, pushing back against recent comments by American officials who called for a major production shift.

Taiwan says 40% shift of chip capacity to US is 'impossible' reut.rs/4aiUf9N

‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record

ICE HELL

Irishman 🇮🇪 lived in 🇺🇸 for 20 yrs. Built own plastering business in Boston. Valid work permit. Married to 🇺🇸 citizen. No convictions “not even a parking ticket”. Green card application underway since April 2025. Would normally be granted.

www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

wow, didn't know Hunter Biden played Sonic.

Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support The release of around 35 political prisoners comes amid closer cooperation between Washington and the interim government.

Venezuela on Sunday freed a group of prominent opposition leaders, including Juan Pablo Guanipa and Perkins Rocha, according to statements from the country’s press union, the political opposition party, and relatives of the freed prisoners.

Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Coalition on a LANDSLIDE Victory in today’s very important Vote. She is a highly respected and very popular Leader. Sanae’s bold and wise decision to call for an Election paid off big time. Her Party now runs the Legislature, holding a HISTORIC TWO THIRDS SUPERMAJORITY — The first time since World War Il. Sanae: It was my Honor to Endorse you and your Coalition. I wish you Great Success in passing your Conservative, Peace Through Strength Agenda. The wonderful people of Japan, who voted with such enthusiasm, will always have my strong support. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

Japan: So...article 5? That's still a thing right? Just say "the US is committed to defending Japan." You will, right? Can you say it?

US:

Hong Kong ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, is sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law.

BREAKING: Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, is sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law.

BYU coach Kevin Young condemns anti-Mormon chants at Oklahoma State game The derogatory, three-word chant has been a recurring issue during road games for BYU athletics.

From @theathletic.com: BYU men’s basketball coach Kevin Young condemned a vulgar anti-Mormon chant during Wednesday night’s game at Oklahoma State. The derogatory three-word chant has been a recurring issue at BYU road games.

The Big 12 Conference stepped in to stop the anti-LDS chants at BYU games. This is what it did to punish Oklahoma State. The Big 12 Conference stepped in to stop the anti-LDS chants at BYU games. This is what it did to punish Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma State has received a $50,000 fine for anti-Mormon chants directed at BYU's basketball team. www.sltrib.com/sports/byu-cou...

US, China opt out of joint declaration on AI use in military Around a third of countries attending a military AI summit agreed on Thursday to a declaration on how to govern deployment of the technology in warfare, but military heavyweights China and the U.S. op...

"Around a third of countries attending a military AI summit agreed on Thursday to a declaration on how to govern deployment of the technology in warfare, but military heavyweights China and the U.S. opted out." www.reuters.com/business/aer...

What Does the First US Social Media Addiction Trial Mean for the Tech Industry? Is social media addictive? And if so, can social media companies be held responsible? Varsha Bansal reports from Los Angeles.

The first big social media addiction case in the US is going before a jury. Tech Policy Press fellow Varsha Bansal breaks down what's at stake and what to expect in court, from executives testifying to troves of internal evidence showing companies knew the harm their designs caused.

Turning Point USA on TPUSA X.com UPDATE: Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to stream The All-American Halftime Show on X. Head on over to our YouTube channel tonight around 8PM ET to watch the full show 4:04 PM • 2/8/26 • 295K Views

going great already lmfaoo

ICE’s Aggressive Urban Tactics Were Forged Along the Southern Border The convergence of two historically distinct agencies is redefining how immigration law is enforced inside the US.

As ICE and Border Patrol grow more integrated, aggressive practices shaped by decades of border enforcement are showing up in US cities.

1/3 of Boston & Cambridge households are car-free—among the highest rates for major US cities

Those households are concentrated near T stations, especially downtown, along the Heath St & Boston College branches of the Green Line, and in parts of Cambridge served by the Red Line

4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.

California state health authorities are warning people to stop foraging wild mushrooms as the death toll from a poisoning outbreak increased to four and as more than three dozen people have been sickened since November.

Gaza's Rafah border crossing has reopened but few are allowed through Far fewer people than expected have crossed the Rafah border crossing due to disagreements, delays and restrictions negotiated by Israeli, Egyptian, Palestinian and international officials.

Far fewer people than expected have crossed Gaza's Rafah border crossing due to disagreements, delays and restrictions negotiated by Israeli, Egyptian, Palestinian and international officials. https://to.pbs.org/4qYqBxL

Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported.

Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say reut.rs/4a5aKaL

"USDA Forecasts Near Constant Farm Cash Income…As Long as We Dole Out $44.3 Billion" 🤯 econbrowser.com/archives/202...

"Novo Nordisk’s India patent will expire in March. And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions." www.cnn.com/2026/02/07/i...

Ethiopia Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops Amid Rising Border Tensions

Ethiopia Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops from Its Territory Amid Rising Border Tensions

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Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory https://aje.news/jkuvzl

Centre-left António Seguro projected to win Portuguese election runoff The Socialist Party candidate was a heavy favourite to defeat far-right Chega party leader André Ventura going into the presidential election runoff.

The Socialist Party candidate was a heavy favourite to defeat far-right Chega party leader André Ventura going into the presidential election runoff. #EuropeNews

Andre Ventura of Chega (change) running on anti-immigratiom slogans like "this isn't Bangladesh" and "Portugal is ours" has lost the Portugal presidential election in a landslide.

He was second on 23% to 31% in the first round but losing about 30-70 in the run-off to socialist António José Seguro

Trump accepts ownership of the current economy: 'I'm very proud of it' In an exclusive interview with NBC News, the president said the country is already experiencing the "Trump economy."

Trump accepts ownership of the current economy:
'I'm very proud of it' www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

Hennepin County Sheriff hasn’t decided how much to aid ICE, even if it helps end surge Sheriff Dawanna Witt told reporters Friday she’s met with federal officials four times but is still unsure about how much to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

Sheriff Dawanna Witt told reporters Friday she’s met with federal officials four times but is still unsure about how much to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

Evangelicals wrestle with faith and politics as ICE surge continues in Minnesota Small cracks may be emerging in a denomination known for its staunch support of MAGA.

Minnesota Star Tribune interviews with denomination leaders, churchgoers and former churchgoers in the wake of Operation Metro Surge found that while support remains strong for the president, cracks in the alliance have emerged.

One Generation Runs the Country. The Next Cashed In on Crypto. Sons of top Trump administration officials made billions for their families, but their investors didn’t always fare so well.

Sons of top Trump administration officials made billions for their families in crypto ventures, but their investors didn’t always fare so well.

How a $30 Billion Welfare Program Became a ‘Slush Fund’ for States Republicans and Democrats alike decry the lack of oversight for America’s famous antipoverty experiment. “Fraud by design.”

Auditors in numerous states have uncovered problems with the $30 billion welfare program known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF.

Epstein Island Emails Reignite Feud Between Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman FBI documents show both tech billionaires exchanging friendly messages with Jeffrey Epstein long after his Florida conviction.

FBI documents show tech billionaires Reid Hoffman and Elon Musk exchanging friendly messages with Jeffrey Epstein long after his Florida conviction.

"Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election" #ELB LAT: In recent weeks, Marin County Registrar Natalie Adona has been largely focused on the many mundane tasks of local elections administrators in the months before a midterm: finalizing voting locati...

“Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election” electionlawblog.org?p=154200

Nothing to worry about, just state election officials preparing for possible illegal and unconstitutional efforts by the Trump administration to tamper with the 2026 election