At the 68th Grammys on February 1, 2026, host Trevor Noah joked that former President Donald Trump had visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, prompting Trump to deny the claim and threaten to sue Noah for defamation on his Truth Social account. (apnews.com) Noah’s politically charged monologue drew swift backlash; he confirmed it was his final time hosting. Multiple outlets reported Trump’s vow to pursue legal action, but there are no credible reports that Elon Musk publicly endorsed or urged suing Noah. Coverage continues to develop as legal and media observers weigh whether a defamation suit would proceed and possible court timelines. (ew.com)
A tweet from @GuntherEagleman reported that an alleged ICE agent was surrounded and assaulted by a crowd outside a Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis, prompting calls to stop attacks on federal officers. Eyewitness videos show immigration officers confronted and verbally abused inside and outside the restaurant; footage widely shared shows diners shouting and escorting agents out. Local reporting, however, says accounts differ: some sources describe verbal confrontations with no serious injuries and note officials are investigating and disputing initial claims. Authorities and DHS have issued conflicting statements as the episode fuels tensions over recent federal immigration operations in the Twin Cities. (foxnews.com)
Alberta separatists’ legal counsel confirmed meetings with Trump administration officials as the ultra‑conservative Alberta Prosperity Project presses for independence and even suggests joining the United States as a 51st state. The group reportedly met U.S. State Department aides multiple times since April 2025 and sought a US credit facility—reports say around $500 billion—to finance a transition. Canadian premiers and Indigenous leaders condemned the contacts as foreign interference or “treason,” while Alberta premier Danielle Smith opposes secession. Washington has denied formal commitments. Analysts warn the plan, if realized, would add two reliably Republican senators and extra electoral votes, escalating Canada–US tensions. (theguardian.com)
The Justice Department on Jan. 30, 2026 released roughly 3.5 million pages, videos and images from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, saying the files were the last tranche and defending redactions. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name and historic travel on Epstein’s private jet were among items highlighted; Kennedy has acknowledged flying on Epstein’s plane twice in the 1990s and said he welcomed the transparency. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the documents do not by themselves establish grounds for new criminal charges. The releases have reignited scrutiny of public figures listed, though inclusion in the files does not equal criminal culpability.
Elon Musk unexpectedly attended Dan Scavino’s wedding to Erin Elmore at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach on February 1, 2026, where President Trump and members of his family and administration were present; Trump praised the couple as “very loyal,” and Reuters photos captured the event. Multiple outlets reported Musk among the star‑studded guests and said he arrived with Shivon Zilis. The ceremony followed a back‑to‑back weekend of Trump‑hosted nuptials, and Scavino — a longtime Trump aide now leading the Presidential Personnel Office — had proposed last September on White House grounds. Photos and social posts spread quickly online. (reutersconnect.com)
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on February 1 that any U.S. attack would spark a “regional war,” criticizing foreign designs on Iran and labeling protests a failed coup. President Trump, asked about the warning, dismissed it, saying the United States has “the biggest, most powerful ships” nearby and that “hopefully we’ll make a deal — if we don’t, then we’ll find out whether or not he was right.” The remarks come as USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and other warships were sent to the region after Tehran’s violent crackdown on demonstrations that began December 28 over collapsing rial. (apnews.com)
