February 5, 2026
President Trump: Says “A Softer Touch” Needed On Immigration Enforcement
In an interview Wednesday with NBC News, President Trump said he learned from recent operations in Minneapolis that his administration could use “a softer touch” while still remaining tough on immigration enforcement. He also said he hopes to expand crime reduction operations into five other U.S. cities but wants “to be invited.” The wide-ranging conversation also touched on the economy, the Federal Reserve, AI and Iran. The first half aired Wednesday, while part two aires during the Super Bowl — a tradition between U.S. presidents and NBC dating back to 2004.
Learn More:
- Trump talks Minneapolis, Joe Rogan, the Fed, AI and 2028 in a wide-ranging interview (NBC News)
- After the Minneapolis shootings, Trump says his administration could use ‘a softer touch’ on immigration (NBC News)
Former VP Kamala Harris Rebrands Kamala HQ for “Gen-Z Led” Content Hub
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, working with the progressive advocacy group People For the American Way, announced the rebrand of her KamalaHQ social media accounts into a new project focused on “next generation campaigning.” The press release argues that “conservatives build permanent organizing infrastructure,” while “progressives have historically built machines that dismantle after Election Day.” It describes this new project — called Headquarters — as an effort to “to build lasting progressive infrastructure online.”
Learn More:
- Watch former VP Kamala Harris’ Announcement on X
- Harris relaunches her old ‘Kamala HQ’ account as an online organizing project (CNN)
- Harris campaign accounts relaunching on X, TikTok in new partnership (The Hill)
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Block California’s New Congressional Map
The Supreme Court issued an unsigned order Wednesday denying the California Republican Party’s request to block a new redistricting map, allowing California to use it in the upcoming midterm elections. The map, approved by voters, could boost Democratic seats in the U.S. House and comes after the GOP-led Texas legislature approved redistricting maps that favor Republicans. Several other states continue redistricting efforts. The Supreme Court has previously ruled that political gerrymandering falls outside the purview of federal courts.
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by Stephanie Wagner, based in Florida
