THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 35 • Updated Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 08:09 PM UTC

Supreme Court allows California congressional map favoring Democrats

The Supreme Court allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map favorable to Democrats in upcoming 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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Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks

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

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Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in major blow to news industry

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Winter Olympics face challenges from climate change and cyberattacks

The International Olympic Committee considers earlier dates for future Winter Games due to warmer temperatures, while Italy reports averting Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting Olympics websites.

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Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new CEO to replace Bob Iger

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NASA delays astronaut lunar mission until March after technical issues

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Super Bowl ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrity appearances

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Study links wildfire smoke pollution to 24,100 annual US deaths

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