The administration predicts an economic boom that will lift Republicans in November’s congressional elections, driven by big tax refunds and investment incentives. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/08/economic-boom-2026-elections/ Author : David J. Lynch Publish date : 2026-02-08 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Latin trap artist Bad Bunny was the subject of immense criticism from Americans on Sunday night. President Donald Trump called it "one of the worst ever."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over
Despite a decisive victory for António José Seguro, a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising far-right tide. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/world/europe/portugal-president-elections-chega-seguro-ventura.html Author : Jason Horowitz Publish date : 2026-02-08 23:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Pope Leo’s decision not to visit the U.S. in 2026 reflects his desire to emphasize the importance of other parts of the Catholic world. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/02/08/pope-leo-visit-united-states/ Author : Anthony Faiola, Michelle Boorstein, Stefano Pitrelli Publish date : 2026-02-08 18:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Despite living in Puerto Rico, Jake Paul will not be supporting his neighbor during the halftime show.The YouTuber-turned-boxer denounced Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show roughly two hours before kickoff and implored fans to realize that they "have power" to use their voices."Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them)," Paul posted to X. "You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paul then called Bad Bunny "a fake American citizen
For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Russia no longer have a nuclear arms control agreement. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/world/nuclear-arms-control-japan-election.html Author : Katrin Bennhold Publish date : 2026-02-08 21:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
There is widespread enthusiasm for Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, and polls appeared to affirm an appetite for her “Japan First” approach. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/08/japan-election-sanae-takaichi-victory/ Author : Leo Sands Publish date : 2026-02-08 20:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump expressed support for Bill Belichick after the NFL legend was blocked from entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot earlier in the week.Trump brushed off a "controversial" couple of years Belichick may have had, with his personal life spilling out into the spotlight. Still, Trump said during his interview with NBC News that the former New England Patriots head coach should have been a shoo-in.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I thought it was terrible. He’s won so much," he said. "He’s won so many Super Bowls. (He) became a little bit
A new organization blessed by the president is raising money for events and projects that will put a Trumpian spin on the nation’s semiquincentennial. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/us/politics/freedom-250-trump-donors.html Author : Kenneth P. Vogel, Lisa Friedman and David A. Fahrenthold Publish date : 2026-02-08 18:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Amid a burst of high-profile targeted violence, authorities have identified a new source of terror. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/08/nihilistic-violence-emerges/ Author : Peter Whoriskey Publish date : 2026-02-08 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Spencer Pratt held his first rally since announcing his run for Los Angeles mayor and weighed in on some heavy topics — including ICE.On Feb. 5, Pratt hosted his kickoff rally at West L.A.'s famed Don Antonio's restaurant and was accompanied by comedian Heather McDonald and Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who is running for governor of California.In a video shared on X by The Hollywood Fix, Pratt addressed the presence of ICE agents in Los Angeles to a crowd of people. He said the problem isn't about "enforcement" but about "defiance.""Karen Bass's open defiance of federal law for political gain has
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/world/europe/keir-starmer-chief-of-staff-resigns.html Author : Michael D. Shear Publish date : 2026-02-08 16:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The fallout in the U.S. has been in the court of public opinion. In Britain, serious repercussions. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/08/mandelson-starmer-epstein-files-trump/ Author : Kate Andrews Publish date : 2026-02-08 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump reacted on Sunday after Team USA Olympic skier Hunter Hess sparked outrage over his comments about representing the country at the Milan Cortina Games.Trump made a scathing post on social media, calling Hess a "real loser."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics," he wrote."If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!""Miracle on Ice" star Mike
I am not a Shaker. That didn’t stop me from tearing up at “The Testament of Ann Lee.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/opinion/shakers-quakers-testament-ann-lee.html Author : David French Publish date : 2026-02-08 13:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Alcohol and speeding were the primary factors in the crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, Anthony Lytton Jr. and Isaiah Hazel in July 2024. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/02/08/maryland-crash-sentence-nfl-rookie/ Author : Jasmine Golden Publish date : 2026-02-08 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Mike Eruzione, an American Olympic gold medalist who played a major role in the team’s "Miracle on Ice" moment in 1980, blasted Team USA skier Hunter Hess on Saturday.Eruzione responded to Hess’ controversial remarks about representing the U.S. on the world stage at this year’s Olympic Games. Hess, and teammate Chris Lillis, expressed dismay about wearing the Stars and Stripes amid controversy over the Trump administration’s use of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the country.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Hunter Hess US snowboarder saying he doesn’t represent his country but his family and friends," Eruzione wrote
People across Japan braved snowstorms to vote in the election, a major test of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership. Exit polls projected her party was on course for a landslide victory. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/08/world/japan-election-takaichi Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-02-08 11:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The “Quadg0d” wants to pace himself, but his slow start means the U.S. will have a fight to win the team gold. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2026/02/07/ilia-malinin-olympics-second-place/ Author : Les Carpenter Publish date : 2026-02-08 00:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Lindsey Vonn was the 13th skier to hit the slopes in the alpine ski women’s downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday and her dreams of powering through a devastating knee injury to make the medal podium came to a crashing halt.Vonn was entering the first sector when she fell hard onto the slopes. The crowd gasped as they came to terms with the wipeout. She writhed in pain as medical professionals came to check on her. A helicopter came to get Vonn off the mountain.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Olympic legend was attempting to
The brutality of U.S.A.I.D.’s closure and the disregard for the human toll betrayed a vision of a crueler, meaner, more insular world. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/opinion/usaid-humanitarian-aid-america.html Author : Jeremy Konyndyk Publish date : 2026-02-08 07:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“Little Miss Perfect,” the 2019 ear worm popularized on social media, is now a professional production of the same name. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2026/02/06/little-miss-perfect-olney-theatre/ Author : Sophia Solano Publish date : 2026-02-06 15:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Jake Paul is in Italy to take in some Olympic action and cheer on his fiancée, speedskater Jutta Leerdam.During his trip, he attended an Olympic hockey game with Vice President JD Vance, but afterward, ICE agents were on his mind, leading him to defend the officers on Saturday – Sunday morning in Italy."If you don’t like ICE then you can’t call 911 when you’re in trouble. If you don’t respect law enforcement agents then you shouldn’t depend on them," Paul posted on X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Paul then took a shot at Billie Eilish, who defended illegal
The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/world/middleeast/trump-board-of-peace-meeting.html Author : Natan Odenheimer Publish date : 2026-02-08 03:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Partner’s increasingly expensive asks have the letter writer doubting “the strong, loving relationship” he thought they had. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/02/08/asking-eric-sugar-daddy-worries/ Author : R. Eric Thomas Publish date : 2026-02-08 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.