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Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening US Democratic leader Jeffries

FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on day three of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on day three of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo

Trump offered to unfreeze NYC tunnel funding if airport, train station renamed for him, source says

On Feb 6, a US judge will hold a hearing on the emergency request to force the restoration of funding for the Gateway Hudson River tunnel.
On Feb 6, a US judge will hold a hearing on the emergency request to force the restoration of funding for the Gateway Hudson River tunnel.

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

A protestor in front of the US consulate in Greenland on Jan 20, 2026. Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland in show of support on Feb 6.
A protestor in front of the US consulate in Greenland on Jan 20, 2026. Canada and France are opening consulates in Greenland in show of support on Feb 6.

Bitcoin drops below US$61,000, wiping out gains since Trump’s win

Bitcoin slumped below US$61,000, erasing gains since President Trump's election due to leveraged bets and broader market turbulence.
Bitcoin slumped below US$61,000, erasing gains since President Trump's election due to leveraged bets and broader market turbulence.

US President launches ‘TrumpRx’ discount drug site

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by US tariffs, sources say

FILE PHOTO: A fuel truck from Cuba's state oil company CUPET refills a gas station, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching the island as Cubans brace for worsening fuel shortages amid regular power outages, in Havana, Cuba January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A fuel truck from Cuba's state oil company CUPET refills a gas station, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching the island as Cubans brace for worsening fuel shortages amid regular power outages, in Havana, Cuba January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Democrats’ immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress

A January Reuters/Ipsos poll found 58 per cent of Americans thought ICE had gone too far.
A January Reuters/Ipsos poll found 58 per cent of Americans thought ICE had gone too far.

Trump has no ‘formal plans’ to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

The White House declined to rule out the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near voting locations.
The White House declined to rule out the presence of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near voting locations.

US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

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