February 4, 2026 – US Headlines

1Gabbard says Trump asked her to attend FBI raid at Georgia elections hub

Story gist: Tulsi Gabbard stated Donald Trump asked her to attend an FBI raid at a Fulton County, Georgia elections hub. Georgia Democrats called for an inquiry into her presence there.
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Georgia Democrats call for inquiry into Gabbard’s presence at Fulton county search
— The Guardian
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Gabbard says Trump asked her to attend FBI raid at Georgia elections hub
— Axios
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize Georgia Democrats’ calls for inquiry into Gabbard’s presence at the Fulton County search, highlighting potential impropriety. Center outlets like Axios neutrally report Gabbard’s claim that Trump invited her to the FBI raid. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving pro-Trump or skeptical-of-Democrats perspectives unrepresented.

2Defense Dept. effort to punish Mark Kelly draws skepticism from judge

Story gist: A judge expressed skepticism about the Defense Department’s effort to punish Sen. Mark Kelly. The case involves the Pentagon’s legal justification for the punishment.
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Defense Dept. effort to punish Mark Kelly draws skepticism from judge
— The Washington Post
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Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon’s punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly
— AP News
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like WaPo frame the story as the Defense Dept.’s aggressive ‘effort to punish’ Kelly, emphasizing judge’s skepticism to critique the Pentagon. Center outlets like AP neutrally highlight the judge’s doubt on ‘legal justification.’ Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential defenses of DoD actions or scrutiny of Kelly.

3Trump, 79, Lets Cankles Slip in Photo With World Leader

Story gist: Former President Donald Trump met Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Petro gave Trump a list of major drug kingpins during the meeting.
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Trump-Petro meeting could end in detente or discord with Colombia leader
— The Guardian
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Colombian president says he gave Trump list of major drug ‘kingpins’ during meeting
— The Hill
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames Trump-Petro meeting speculatively as possible detente or discord, emphasizing outcome uncertainty. Center outlet The Hill reports neutrally on Petro providing Trump a list of drug kingpins, focusing on the exchange. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting potential emphasis on Trump’s anti-drug collaboration or criticism of Colombia’s leadership.

4‘Painful times in my marriage’ – Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files

Story gist: Melinda French Gates described ‘painful times in my marriage’ reacting to ex-husband Bill Gates’ mentions in Jeffrey Epstein files. Epstein notes suggested Gates engaged in extramarital sex.
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Epstein Notes Suggested Bill Gates Engaged in Extramarital Sex
— The New York Times
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‘Painful times in my marriage’ – Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning NYT emphasizes Epstein notes alleging Bill Gates’ extramarital sex, framing scandal around his conduct. Center BBC highlights Melinda French Gates’ emotional quote on marital pain and her reaction to files. Right-leaning coverage absent; conservative angles on Gates’ Epstein ties, philanthropy critiques, or defenses omitted.

5Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos

Story gist: Former President Trump changed course in negotiations with Harvard University and demanded $1 billion in damages. The move disrupted deal talks and escalated the dispute.
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Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos
— The New York Times
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Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard
— BBC
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Trump Escalates Harvard Fight—but the University’s Position Has Strengthened
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame Trump negatively as throwing talks into ‘chaos’ by ‘changing course,’ emphasizing disruption. Center outlets like BBC neutrally report the $1bn damages demand without drama. Right-leaning WSJ notes Trump’s ‘escalation’ but highlights Harvard’s strengthened position, implying potential backfire and balancing criticism of Trump with university resilience.