THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 36 • Updated Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM UTC

Supreme Court allows California congressional map favoring Democrats

The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year's elections, rejecting a plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.

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Trump administration pulls 700 immigration officers from Minnesota

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Argentina requests extradition of Venezuelan President Maduro from US

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Iran and US to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid high tensions

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Last US-Russian nuclear pact expires, ending decades of arms control

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Washington Post cuts one-third of staff in major newsroom reduction

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2026 Winter Olympics begin with curling competition and power outage

The 2026 Winter Olympics have opened competition with the first curling matches in Cortina. A power outage moments after play began briefly halted the action on Wednesday night and delayed training for men's luge at the nearby sliding center.

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Study links wildfire smoke particle pollution to 24,100 US deaths annually

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Epstein files contain uncensored nudes and victims' names despite redactions

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US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China

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