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• White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus amid reports of new statue celebrating explorer - White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus as reports emerge that President Donald Trump plans to install a statue of the Italian explorer on White House grounds.
• Erika Kirk battles for cameras in courtroom while expanding TPUSA chapters in new state partnership - Erika Kirk details her fight for courtroom transparency in Tyler Robinson's trial for allegedly assassinating her husband Charlie Kirk, while expanding Club America program.
• 'God is always in charge': Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on his journey as he leaves archbishop role - Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on 17 years as New York archbishop with gratitude, expressing excitement for his next chapter while remaining committed.
• Trump says immigration crackdown needs 'softer touch' with 'tough' stance after deadly Minneapolis shootings - President Donald Trump ordered 700 federal officers out of Minneapolis, suggesting a "softer touch" while staying "tough" after fatal shootings sparked riots over the ongoing immigration crackdown.
• Irish comedian says UK PM Starmer hides from culture wars as 'ordinary people' fight daily battles - Controversial Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan testified before Congress on Wednesday about U.K. free speech battles and ongoing transgender policy disputes.
• AOC attacks Bari Weiss, falsely claims she 'killed' '60 Minutes' report on CECOT - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attacked CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, accusing her of "killing" a "60 Minutes" segment and serving billionaire interests.
• Plastic surgeon cites 'emotional blackmail,' poor evidence in warning against youth gender surgeries - American Society of Plastic Surgeons warns against transgender surgeries for minors under 19, citing poor evidence and concerning European data.
• NBC announces Winter Olympics replacement host for Savannah Guthrie as her mother remains missing - NBC tapped experienced Olympic commentator Mary Carillo for Winter Olympics hosting duties as "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie deals with the intensifying search for her missing mother.
• Bill Gates calls himself 'foolish' for spending time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - Bill Gates called himself "foolish" for ever spending time with with Jeffrey Epstein in a new interview, saying he regrets every minute spent with the convicted sex offender.
• Trump calls Savannah Guthrie as search for her missing mom intensifies - President Donald Trump calls NBC Today co-host Savannah Guthrie about her missing mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, last seen Saturday as sheriff says "we do have a crime."