<p>Democrat Taylor Rehmet stunned Texas politics by winning the special runoff for State Senate District 9 on January 31, 2026, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss roughly 57 to 43 percent in a district President Trump carried by about 17 points in 2024. (<a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/04/texas-senate-district-9-special-election-tarrant-county/?utm_source=openai">texastribune.org</a>) Trump had posted a Truth Social endorsement for Wambsganss on January 30, 2026, urging “America First Patriots” to get out and vote for her. (<a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/republicans-panic-after-dem-wins-in-deep-red-district/?utm_source=openai">thedailybeast.com</a>) Yet on February 1 at Mar‑a‑Lago he told reporters he “didn’t know a thing” about the race and claimed no involvement, prompting critics to accuse him of dissembling or to suggest evidence of cognitive decline. (<a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-79-claims-no-memory-of-part-in-humiliating-texas-gop-defeat//?utm_source=openai">thedailybeast.com</a>)</p>

Democrat Taylor Rehmet stunned Texas politics by winning the special runoff for State Senate District 9 on January 31, 2026, defeating Republican Leigh Wambsganss roughly 57 to 43 percent in a district President Trump carried by about 17 points in 2024. (texastribune.org) Trump had posted a Truth Social endorsement for Wambsganss on January 30, 2026, urging “America First Patriots” to get out and vote for her. (thedailybeast.com) Yet on February 1 at Mar‑a‑Lago he told reporters he “didn’t know a thing” about the race and claimed no involvement, prompting critics to accuse him of dissembling or to suggest evidence of cognitive decline. (thedailybeast.com)

Breaking: Democrat Taylor Rehmet shocked Texas, winning Jan. 31 SD‑9 runoff 57–43 over Trump‑backed Leigh Wambsganss in a district Trump won by 17 points. Trump then said he "didn't know."…
<p>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. (<a href="https://apnews.com/article/79ee508f2e15ec56b2b4826b787b6913?utm_source=openai">apnews.com</a>) 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. (<a href="https://ew.com/trevor-noah-roasts-nicki-minaj-missing-grammys-2026-at-white-house-with-donald-trump-11897122?utm_source=openai">ew.com</a>)</p>

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)

Breaking: Feb. 1, 2026 Grammys — Noah joked Trump visited Epstein's island. Trump denied it and vowed to sue. Noah said it was his last hosting. Thoughts? Comment. Source: AP…