New York Times: “The deportation is one of the most stark efforts yet by the Trump administration to deport migrants no matter the human rights conditions they might be sent into.”
Vance and Don Jr. Tighten Ties to Charlie Kirk’s Group
“Vice President Vance and Donald Trump Jr. are planning to bolster Turning Point USA — the conservative group co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk — by appearing at its events in the coming months,” Axios reports.
“The move further solidifies Vance’s alliance with an organization that focuses on young voters ahead of what’s widely expected to be the vice president’s run for the White House in 2028.”
U.S. Attorney in Nevada Urged Voter Fraud Probe
“Nevada’s top federal prosecutor has asked the FBI to investigate debunked Republican claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election, a probe she hopes will influence congressional races and ensnare Democrats,” Reuters reports.
Where’s the Off Ramp?
Playbook: “It’s hard to see the angry Democratic forces that are pushing Schumer into this shutdown suddenly letting him off the hook within a day or two. If the aim is to take a public stand and show supporters the party has some backbone, then folding inside 48 hours hardly squares.”
“The Trump administration, meanwhile, seems almost pleased at the prospect of a shutdown — which again makes a quick deal hard to envisage.”
White House Plans Thousands of Shutdown Furloughs
“Federal agencies are preparing for a possible government shutdown with detailed plans that call for temporary furloughs but not permanent mass firings — even after the White House pressed departments to consider reductions in force as part of their contingency planning,” Bloomberg reports.
“At least eight cabinet departments comprising more than two-thirds of the federal workforce had detailed their shutdown plans as of Monday afternoon. Together they call for more than 400,000 employees to be sent home as nonessential.”
Harris Urges Democrats to Stand Firm
Former Vice President Kamala Harris urged Democrats not to back down in the government shutdown fight, Politico reports.
Said Harris: “Republicans run the Senate. They run the House, and they run the White House…stand firm as the Republicans shut down the government… Because it won’t be the Democrats, it will be the Republicans.”
‘The Democrats Are Deranged’
President Trump told Politico he was unconcerned that Republicans might end up blamed for a government shutdown in the eyes of a frustrated public, even though the party holds a trifecta across government.
Said Trump: “I don’t worry about that. People that are smart see what’s happening. The Democrats are deranged.”
Republicans Still Have a Shutdown Advantage
Punchbowl News: “In 2013, Republicans shut down the government to repeal Obamacare. In 2018, Republicans shut down the government to try to get money for Trump’s border wall, even though Trump was president.”
“Both efforts failed. Shutdowns rarely work as a negotiating ploy.”
“Republicans have the luxury of a simple message this time: We’re willing to negotiate, but not with the threat of a government shutdown hanging over us. It’s the same message Democrats have employed successfully in past showdowns.”
“By contrast, Democrats have a lot of demands.”
“Even though the House Republican leadership is making what we think is a bone-headed move by keeping the chamber out of session while federal agencies run out of money, the straightforwardness of the GOP’s message is useful.”
Playbook: “The GOP is supremely confident that given the Democrats are the party rejecting a clean, short-term funding bill, they will ultimately be blamed by the public.”
Vance Says U.S. Headed for a Shutdown
“Vice President JD Vance said he believes the US government is on track to shut down, seeking to pin the blame on Democrats one day before federal funding is set to lapse,” Bloomberg reports.
Said Vance: “I think we’re headed into a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing. I hope they change their mind, but we’re going to see.”
Democrats Angrily React to Proposed Shutdown Fix
“Democrats inside and outside of Congress erupted in fury over a proposal circulated among Senate Democrats to reopen the government for seven to 10 days if a shutdown happens,” Axios reports.
“It is an early glimpse at the kind of intense public backlash the Senate Democrats risk from the rest of their party, especially their base, if they do anything short of allowing a government shutdown.”
Trump Gives Hamas Ultimatum to Release Hostages
“For months, President Trump warned Hamas that it had to release all remaining hostages or face Israel’s wrath. On Monday, he issued an ominous message: Agree to a 20-point peace plan for Gaza within 72 hours, or suffer complete annihilation,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“In effect, Trump threatened the prospect of more war in order to end nearly two years of fighting.”
Military Leaders Voice Concern Over Hegseth’s Strategy
“Military leaders have raised serious concerns about the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy, exposing a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summons top brass to a highly unusual summit in Virginia on Tuesday,” the Washington Post reports.
Trump Posts Deepfake Slam of Democratic Leaders
“If a government shutdown wasn’t already exceedingly likely, President Donald Trump might have made it a near certainty Monday night,” Politico reports.
“The president posted a vulgar AI-generated deepfake video to his Truth Social slamming the top Democratic leaders — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — just hours after he hosted the two for an Oval Office meeting…”
“Jeffries appeared to reply on X: ‘Bigotry will get you nowhere. Cancel the Cuts. Lower the Cost. Save Healthcare. We are NOT backing down.’ Later, he posted a photo of Trump with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.”
Trump’s Shortsighted Campaign of Vengeance
Jonathan Chait: “As the president knows too well, efforts to censor or convict foes can often make them more popular.”
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“This can be done the easy way, or it can be done the hard way.”
— Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, quoted by the New York Times, warning Hamas if it rejects the proposed U.S. peace plan.
QAnon Shaman Sues Trump for $40 Trillion
“The QAnon shaman has sued Donald Trump for $40 trillion in a rambling lawsuit that targets Elon Musk, T-Mobile, and Warner Bros,” The Independent reports.
“Jacob Chansley, infamous for wearing a horned warrior outfit while storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, has claimed that he is the rightful commander-in-chief.”
“In his 26-page complaint, he has claimed that an elite group has launched a conspiracy to violate the Constitution. The entire complaint, which is more akin to a manifesto than a formal legal document, is presented in a single paragraph.”
Bad Bunny Tapped for Super Bowl Halftime Show
“The selection of Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl halftime show is about more than music,” the AP reports.
“The move signals a cultural spotlight for Latin identity at America’s most-watched television event. It also raises fresh questions about how much space there will be for his trademark symbolism and social commentary — including his past criticism of President Donald Trump — given the NFL’s history of keeping performances tightly managed.”
Colombia’s Foreign Minister ‘Renounced’ Her U.S. Visa
Colombia’s foreign minister has “renounced” her U.S. visa to protest a decision by the U.S. State department to revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the AP reports.
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