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- ICE halts ‘all movement’ due to measles at Texas detention center that held 5-year-old, dad February 2, 2026ICE halts all movement at Texas detention facility after two detainees were diagnosed with measles, sparking quarantine measures and health concerns.
- California AG sues hospital that ended gender transition treatment for minors to comply with Trump policies February 2, 2026California officials are suing a San Diego hospital after it ended gender transition care for minors amid threats from the Trump administration.
- Actor John Lithgow defends joining 'Harry Potter' series despite JK Rowling's trans backlash February 2, 2026Actor John Lithgow called author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender ideology "ironic and inexplicable" considering the themes of her "Harry Potter" books.
- Lightning players wear full-padded Bucs uniforms, get Baker Mayfield escort before Stadium Series in Tampa February 2, 2026The Tampa Bay Lightning wore throwback Buccaneers uniforms arriving at Raymond James Stadium for the NHL's Stadium Series outdoor game against the Boston Bruins.
- Trump backs former critic Sununu in high-stakes swing state Senate race February 2, 2026President Trump endorsed former critic John Sununu over ally Scott Brown in crucial New Hampshire GOP Senate primary that could determine chamber control.