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Senior national political correspondent for USA TODAY writing about the intersection of people and politics. Covering U.S. politics without the noise. Tips & questions welcome. swire (at) usatoday.com or Signal sarahdwire.71

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Catherine O'Hara, award-winning 'Home Alone,' 'Schitt's Creek' star, dies at 71 Catherine O'Hara, the award-winning star of "Schitt's Creek" and film classics "Home Alone" and "Beetlejuice," has died at 71.

Catherine O'Hara, award-winning 'Home Alone,' 'Schitt's Creek' star, dies at 71 www.usatoday.com/story/entert... via @usatoday.com

30.01.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you participating in today’s ICE OUT general strike? No work. No school. No shopping.

Tell me what you’re doing and why. I want to hear from you for a possible @usatoday.com article

30.01.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dark matter shown in newest images from James Webb Space Telescope Data from the James Webb Space Telescope was used to create the largest, highest resolution map of dark matter, just published in Nature Astronomy.

Dark matter shown in newest images from James Webb Space Telescope www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com

29.01.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More history exhibits pulled from national parks, including Grand Canyon A new wave of takedown orders from Trump officials targets signs about climate and Native Americans at several national parks, including Big Bend and Glacier.

Trump officials have ordered national parks to remove dozens of signs and displays related to climate change, environmental protection and settlers’ mistreatment of Native Americans.

27.01.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 331    πŸ” 215    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 27
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Weight-loss drugs draw thousands of lawsuits alleging serious harm More than 4,400 lawsuits have been filed since millions of Americans embraced GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro to lose weight.

A growing number of lawsuits filed over the popular class of weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, allege the drugs’ makers failed to sufficiently warn of the risk of certain severe injuries.

28.01.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
Ilhan Omar attack. Trump says Frey 'playing with fire': Live updates. Tensions remain high as immigration authorities remain in place and Tuesday evening a man doused a lawmaker from Minnesota with an unknown substance.

Agents in Alex Pretti shooting placed on leave: Live updates. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com

28.01.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Activists prepare thousands of protestors: 'They are coming for you.' National groups start ICE watcher training ahead of third mass protest scheduled for March.

Activists prepare thousands of ICE protesters: 'They are coming for you.' www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com

28.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's in the article. March 28

28.01.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Protest organizers train thousands to observe immigration agents National groups start ICE watcher training ahead of third mass protest scheduled for March.

Ahead of #NoKings 3 mass protest in March, organizers will train thousands of Americans to monitor ICE arrests and actions

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

28.01.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Epstein files deadline is long gone. When will more docs be released? It's been a month since the Congressionally imposed deadline for the Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. What's the latest?

DOJ says no timeline to release Epstein files a month after deadline

It's been a month since the Congressionally imposed deadline for the Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. What's the latest?

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

28.01.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Protest organizers train thousands to observe immigration agents National groups start ICE watcher training ahead of third mass protest scheduled for March.

Protest organizers train thousands to observe immigration agents

National groups start ICE watcher training ahead of third mass protest scheduled for March.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

28.01.2026 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Epstein files deadline is long gone. When will more docs be released? It's been a month since the Congressionally imposed deadline for the Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. What's the latest?

The Justice Department said in a Jan. 27 court filing that it expects to complete processing millions of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "in the near term," but did not provide a timeline to release the information
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

28.01.2026 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Epstein files deadline is long gone. When will more docs be released? It's been a month since the Congressionally imposed deadline for the Department of Justice to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. What's the latest?

The Justice Department said in a Jan. 27 court filing that it expects to complete processing millions of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "in the near term," but did not provide a timeline to release the information
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

28.01.2026 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Government report on Pretti shooting finds two officers fired The internal investigation was conducted by Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility.

Government report on Pretti shooting in Minnesota finds two officers fired

The internal investigation was conducted by Customs and Border Protection's Office of Professional Responsibility.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

28.01.2026 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More history exhibits pulled from national parks, including Grand Canyon A new wave of takedown orders from Trump officials targets signs about climate and Native Americans at several national parks, including Big Bend and Glacier.

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

27.01.2026 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
'Counting his bullet wounds.' Witness details Pretti killing in court filing The witness declared under oath that Pretti did not use a weapon. Afterwards federal agents appeared to be counting Pretti’s "bullet wounds," the witness wrote.

'Counting his bullet wounds.' Witness details Pretti killing in court filing

The witness declared under oath that Pretti did not use a weapon. Afterwards federal agents appeared to be counting Pretti’s "bullet wounds," the witness wrote.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

25.01.2026 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Feds dismantle marker honoring people enslaved by George Washington George Washington kept slaves as president, but a federal display commemorating them has now been dismantled.

Feds dismantle marker honoring people enslaved by George Washington www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com

23.01.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
America was born in protest. What’s changed 250 years later? Protest has defined the story of the United States since its founding in 1776. Is this moment any different?

America was born in protest. What’s changed 250 years later? www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com

22.01.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Update: Donald Trump signs MLK Day proclamation, faces criticism from some groups www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

20.01.2026 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Donald Trump signs MLK Day proclamation, faces criticism from some groups "Today, we honor the brave men and women who remain steadfast in their commitment to law, order, liberty, and justice for all," Trump said.

Donald Trump signs MLK Day proclamation, faces criticism from some groups www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

20.01.2026 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity.

Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

19.01.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity.

Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com #MLK #martinlutherking

19.01.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity.

Donald Trump doesn't acknowledge Martin Luther King, Jr. Day www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

19.01.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
They film and monitor ICE agents making arrests. But who are they? Renee Nicole Good's neighbors in Minneapolis say they aren't going to stop monitoring ICE.

"I don't see anyone deterred. What I see is more people clear-eyed... The murder of Renee Good made it clear to everyone in the city just how dangerous and unhinged this group of armed agents actually is."
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

19.01.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Trump orders prison release of Arkansas congressman's son President Donald Trump granted clemency to Rep. Steve Womack's son, James Phillip Womack. A White House Official cited health issues in the family.

Trump orders prison release of Arkansas congressman's son www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday.com

19.01.2026 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
ICE protestors asked to walk a tightrope between conflict and peace Minnesota officials urged protesters to stay peaceful and monitor ICE, but doing so has become fraught amid opposition from the Trump administration.

ICE protestors asked to walk tightrope between conflict and peace

Minnesota officials urged protesters to stay peaceful and monitor ICE, but doing so has become fraught amid opposition from the Trump administration.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

16.01.2026 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
They film and monitor ICE agents making arrests. But who are they? Renee Nicole Good's neighbors in Minneapolis say they aren't going to stop monitoring ICE.

The neighborhood where Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent Jan. 7 has been the target of some of the heaviest immigration enforcement actions.

It is home to a coalition of people who decided they needed to stand up to ICE for their neighbors www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

14.01.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
They film and monitor ICE agents making arrests. But who are they? Renee Nicole Good's neighbors say they aren't going to stop monitoring ICE.

In recent days, Trump administration officials have called Renee Good and others who track ICE and warn neighbors "domestic terrorists."

They call themselves neighbors, and they aren't backing down. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

13.01.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
They film and monitor ICE agents making arrests. But who are they? Renee Nicole Good's neighbors in Minneapolis say they aren't going to stop monitoring ICE.

"It's amazing that thousands of ordinary people are doing this organizing. There's not some magic outside group doing it. It's just Minnesotans saying: 'These are our neighbors. We're going to take care of them,'"
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

13.01.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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I am The Post’s β€˜federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal. One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources β€” and nearly broke her.

Gift link to FBI-targeted Post reporter Hannah Natanson's sweeping look at how federal workers have been targeted by Trump. wapo.st/49BQBrh

14.01.2026 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1437    πŸ” 672    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 35

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