Friday, Feb 07

Robert Hendy-Freegard, a conman known from Netflix documentaries, receives a six-year sentence for injuring police officers during a botched getaway in France.

Friday, Feb 07

Trump announces a new task force to address alleged anti-Christian bias in the federal government during the National Prayer Breakfast.

Friday, Feb 07

Australian scientists create the first kangaroo embryo via IVF, a pivotal step towards conserving endangered marsupials like koalas and Tasmanian devils.

Friday, Feb 07

The Senate confirms Russell Vought as OMB director, amidst Democratic protests over his role in Project 2025 and potential impacts on federal funding.

Friday, Feb 07

M23 rebels seize another town in eastern Congo, defying their own ceasefire declaration and raising humanitarian concerns.

Friday, Feb 07

The Trump administration is expected to close the EPA's Environmental Justice Office, placing hundreds of employees on paid administrative leave and raising concerns over civil rights protections.

Friday, Feb 07

A historic Black church in D.C. secures control of the Proud Boys trademark, aiming to use this victory to bolster social justice initiatives.

Friday, Feb 07

U.S. funding freeze impacts UN-backed mission in Haiti as Kenyan police bolster efforts against rampant gang violence.

Friday, Feb 07

Southern California Edison indicates its equipment likely sparked the Hurst Fire, coinciding with devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

Friday, Feb 07

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Illinois and Chicago, claiming their sanctuary laws obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts.