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Radiohead issued a statement on Friday demanding that the Department of Homeland Security remove their song "Let Down" (1997) from an ICE promotional video. The track was used without permission or rights. The band called out DHS, "amateurs in control of the ICE social media account," stating how the song, "means a lot to us and other people" and cannot be appropriated without opposition. The incident reflects a broader pattern of Republican misuse of musicians' work. Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood previously demanded the removal of his "Phantom Thread" composition from the Melania Trump documentary, with producer Marc Beckman claiming other rock artists were eager to participate but unable to name examples. Kenny Loggins similarly objected to unauthorized use of "Danger Zone." Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A.", a critique of the Vietnam War, has been repeatedly misappropriated by Republicans for decades as well.

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Former Justice Department attorney Kim Wehle cautioned against complacency following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling against Trump's tariffs, arguing the decision does not signal a meaningful check on presidential power expansion. While the Court struck down the tariffs in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, Wehle warned the ruling represents "a check—but not a constitutional reset." She cited three concerns: the decision was not unanimous, it benefited "the very rich," and the Court has yet to meaningfully constrain Trump's authority. Wehle emphasized that the rule of law depends on sustained judicial fidelity to principle, not isolated opinions. She called for holding justices accountable by praising constitutional adherence and persistently criticizing betrayals of law. Wehle stressed vigilance is necessary to determine whether the majority is guided by the Constitution or politics.

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President Donald Trump erupted at Republican lawmakers on Friday over their failure to use his preferred name for the voter eligibility bill. The legislation's official name is the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), but Trump demanded Republicans call it the "SAVE America Act," claiming the alternative name is "much more potent and descriptive." Trump posted in all caps on Truth Social: "IT'S 'SAVE AMERICA ACT,' NOT 'SAVE ACT.' REPUBLICANS MUST START USING THE TERM." The bill requires voters to provide proof of citizenship to register, a requirement that already exists legally. Critics warn the measure could significantly depress voter turnout, particularly affecting the 52 percent of registered voters without unexpired passports and the 11 percent without access to birth certificates.

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The Justice Department admitted Thursday that it removed a file containing a photograph of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with Jeffrey Epstein from the official Epstein database. The photo, discovered by jmail's searchable Epstein Gmail archive, shows both men on Little St. James island and carries DOJ file number EFTA01230639, which yields no results in the official database. A DOJ official claimed the image was part of a batch flagged for nudity and pulled for review with redactions, insisting "no files are being deleted." Lutnick previously stated he visited the island only for a family picnic with his children and nannies. However, Justice Department releases revealed Lutnick and Epstein exchanged emails years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor in 2008, arranging calls and lunches on the island.

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The State Department issued a rare travel advisory Friday morning, urging Americans in Israel to "consider leaving while commercial flights are available," sparking fears of imminent military conflict. The directive cited threats from "violent extremists" plotting attacks in Israel. The advisory coincides with escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with President Trump reportedly ready to imminently launch a large-scale attack on Iran. The Trump administration has mobilized the largest military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion. Scholar Monica Marks suggested the advisory indicates "a high likelihood that Israel & the US ignite another war with Iran this weekend." Journalist Rania Khalek called it "not a good sign" for those concerned about regional conflict. The advisory comes as U.S.-Iran negotiations over weapons capabilities have stalled, with Tehran officials refusing to acknowledge Trump's "red lines."

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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) revealed details of Hillary Clinton's closed-door House Oversight Committee deposition, stating she denied meeting Jeffrey Epstein or having a relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell. Subramanyam told CNN that Clinton "ran circles around the Republicans the entire time," and questioned why the committee was focusing on her rather than people who actually knew Epstein. He highlighted the partisan nature of the hearing, noting no Republicans attended Les Wexner's testimony the previous week, yet 11 attended Clinton's. Subramanyam also criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert for secretly photographing the closed-door deposition and sending images to a MAGA influencer, violating committee rules and pausing testimony. He characterized the hearing as a "political sideshow" aimed at shifting blame from Trump to Democrats. Subramanyam called for release of full Epstein files and Trump's testimony.

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CNN's John Berman confronted Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) over the inconsistent standards applied to Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition versus the current first lady. Hillary Clinton testified she never met Epstein, while Melania Trump appears in multiple photographs with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Berman questioned why Mace conducted three rounds of questioning with Clinton but refused to call Melania Trump to testify. Mace defended her approach, claiming she applies equal standards and citing victims who "exonerated" Trump. She called Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify but insisted Trump and his wife don't need questioning. Mace deflected by claiming more photos exist of Clintons with Epstein than of Trumps. Berman pressed her directly on why her "wide net" stops short of questioning Melania Trump despite photographic evidence of her relationship with Epstein.

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Rep. Lauren Boebert leaked a photo of Hillary Clinton's closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, resulting in an immediate halt. Clinton testified in Chappaqua, New York, about potential ties between the Clintons and late financier Jeffrey Epstein. About an hour into questioning, Clinton's spokesperson reported that a photo violating testimony rules had been taken and released. Clinton delivered an opening statement denying any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities. Clinton said, "I had no idea about their criminal activities," adding, "I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island home or offices." Former President Bill Clinton was scheduled to testify before the committee on Friday. Neither of the Clintons has been accused of wrongdoing related to Epstein.

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Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson issued a scathing critique of President Trump's inner circle, accusing the Department of Justice of corruptly concealing Epstein files. Wilson alleged that while authorities released 3 million pages, they are hiding a similar amount to protect Trump from revelations that he could be a "pedophile and a rapist." Wilson stated that Trump's base has long feared such exposure. He criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, arguing that DOJ leaders deserve imprisonment, though Trump would likely grant pre-emptive pardons. Wilson condemned the institutional contempt shown to Epstein's victims, who received promises of justice but were ignored and dismissed. He characterized Blanche as maintaining a back-channel communication line with Trump to "manage the Epstein Problem" rather than serving as deputy attorney general for Americans.

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The Justice Department dealt a significant blow to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration detention project on Wednesday, declaring that a $608 million FEMA reimbursement cannot fund construction or renovation of the facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz." Instead, it can only finance routine operating expenses. The ruling contradicts previous claims by both Trump and DeSantis that federal funds would largely finance the state-run detention centers. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier acknowledged the reimbursement may not materialize at all. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson stated there will be "no potential federal funding of the facility's design, siting, maintenance, or construction." The DOJ filing emerged from litigation by environmental and tribal groups seeking federal regulation of the facility. "Alligator Alcatraz," a walled tent complex in the Florida Everglades, reportedly houses non-criminal detainees pulled over in traffic stops despite claims it would contain only dangerous immigrants.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' vaccine bill faces unexpected opposition from within his own Republican Party. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Clay Yarborough, would allow parental preference alone to exempt children from school vaccine requirements. Sen. Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart), a Republican colleague, called the bill "dangerous" and said he cannot support it. Medical professionals have also expressed serious concerns. Pediatrician Nectar Aintablian warned the bill contradicts medical training and noted the importance of vaccination in preventing diseases he has witnessed throughout his career. Jennifer Takagishi, Florida chapter vice president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, criticized lawmakers for not listening to medical expertise, expressing frustration that families increasingly rely on social media platforms like TikTok for health research instead of professional guidance.

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U.S. District Court Judge Zahid N. Quraishi strongly criticized the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi's Department of Justice for illegally detaining Diana Elizabeth Cartagena Hueso, a 29-year-old immigrant with no criminal record. Cartagena Hueso was initially released in 2016 after establishing credible fear of returning to her home country and being referred for asylum proceedings. Nearly a decade later, on January 26, 2026, she and her husband were arrested by immigration officials while traveling to a doctor's appointment. The government repeatedly transferred her between detention centers as she struggled to challenge her detention in court. The judge ruled the detention illegal, stating the government abandoned its detention authority by releasing her in 2016. He characterized the government's conduct as "manifest recklessness" and "intentional misconduct," ordering her immediate release and warning DOJ prosecutors of consequences for similar arrests.

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MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire reported Wednesday that the White House is frustrated with Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of missing interviews with a woman who accused both Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump of sexual assault. Lemire noted an oddity in Trump's schedule following his State of the Union address, observing that Trump has not appeared in public since the speech. He reported that Trump has "soured" on Bondi's approach, and her attempts at damage control have only worsened the situation. The timing of the Epstein revelations overshadowed Trump's State of the Union address, frustrating the White House. Lemire noted Trump has been urging the matter to disappear since last summer, repeatedly telling allies to stop discussing it.

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