Semafor • Feb 9, 2026
Poll finds Americans optimistic on economy, stock market
Forty-nine percent of US adults believe economic growth will rise in the first half of this year, according to Gallup.
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Semafor • Feb 9, 2026
How Trump’s politics returned to Earth
The president’s political standing is a good reminder of a few things conventional wisdom has gotten wrong.
Semafor • Feb 9, 2026
Can Congress avoid shutdown No. 3?
There are just four nights to go before funding lapses for the Department of Homeland Security.
Semafor • Feb 9, 2026
Washington Post suffers marketing mishap with new slogan
The paper had prepared a new brand campaign, with a new tagline meant to convey its connection to America: “We The People.”
Semafor • Feb 9, 2026
New emails show how Epstein used the media to rehab his reputation
Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships.
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The Majority Report • Feb 9, 2026
Jim Breuer Goes Off While Berating His Kid Staff
Chris Hedges • Feb 9, 2026
Noam Chomsky, Jeffrey Epstein and the Politics of Betrayal
I don’t expect much from politicians, corporate tycoons, the presidents of prestigious universities, billionaire philanthropists, celebrities, royalty or oligarchs.
Semafor • Feb 9, 2026
Live Nation settlement talks are dividing Trump’s DOJ
Ticketing giant Live Nation has been negotiating with senior DOJ officials outside the antitrust division to settle allegations that it’s an illegal monopoly.
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The Majority Report • Feb 9, 2026
Billionaire Bootlicker Gets Schooled On Live TV
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At CPAC, the Shah’s Son Promises to “Make Iran Great Again”
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“Price Tag” Attacks Part of Effort to Expand Israeli Settlements in West Bank
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Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage
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Houthis Strike Israel, Expanding Trump’s Illegal War on Iran
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Iranians Grapple With Grief While Observing Their New Year During War
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Teaching LGBTQ History Is Required in California But Many Teachers Still Hesitate
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European Progressives Have Chance to Turn Far Right Losses Into Long-Term Defeat
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