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Tulsi Gabbard responds to senator's criticism over handling of whistleblower complaint

February 07, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard responds to senator's criticism over handling of whistleblower complaint

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard responded to criticism from Sen. Mark Warner and others that she allegedly "hid" a complaint from a whistleblower.

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"Senator Mark Warner and his friends in the Propaganda Media have repeatedly lied to the American people that I or the ODNI 'hid' a whistleblower complaint in a safe for eight months," Gabbard said in apost on X."This is a blatant lie."

A U.S. intelligence officialalleged wrongdoing by Gabbardin the handling of a whistleblower complaint that was filed with the intelligence community's inspector general in 2025, according to the official's lawyer and Gabbard's office. The official's attorney, Andrew Bakaj, said the complaint was filed with the intelligence community's inspector general in May and the whistleblower asked in June to share their complaint with lawmakers.

Warner, D-Va., is the vice chairman of theSenate Select Committee on Intelligence. He told NBC News Thursday that Congress didn't receive the complaint until February and that "much of it was redacted."

The senator said that the monthslong delay to share the complaint with lawmakers showed that Gabbard is "either not competent to do the job, or if her legal advisors didn't tell her she didn't have competent legal advice."

"This was, again, a complete avoidance of and I think it was an effort to try to bury this whistleblower complaint," Warner said.

Gabbard addressed the criticism in a long post Saturday, writing that she is not, and never has been, in possession or control of the complaint. She said that the inspector general "was in possession of and responsible for securing the complaint for months."

Gabbard said the first time that she saw the complaint was two weeks ago, "when I had to review it to provide guidance on how it should be securely shared with Congress."

She said the complaint "contains baseless allegations," but nonetheless needed to be secured in a safe, like all whistleblower complaints due to them containing "highly classified and compartmented intelligence."

Gabbard went on to lay out a timeline in her post, writing that she first became aware of the complaint against her in June, but that neither former inspector general Tamara Johnson or current inspector general Christopher Fox — whostarted his role on Oct. 7— found it to be credible.

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Olivia Coleman, press secretary for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, confirmed in an email to NBC News that both inspector generals "did not find the complaint credible."

Gabbard said that while she communicated with Inspector General Johnson during the investigation, she was not informed that the whistleblower wished to show the complaint to Congress and therefore did not issue security instructions to do so.

Gabbard said she was "made aware of the need to provide security guidance" by inspector general Fox on Dec. 4.

"I took immediate action to provide the security guidance to the Intelligence Community Inspector General who then shared the complaint and referenced intelligence with relevant members of Congress last week," Gabbard wrote in her post.

"Senator Warner's decision to spread lies and baseless accusations over the months for political gain, undermines our national security and is a disservice to the American people and the Intelligence Community," the post continued.

Bakaj on Monday accused Gabbard of trying to hide the complaint from Congress.

"After nearly eight months of taking illegal actions to protect herself, the time has come for Tulsi Gabbard to comply with the law and fully release the disclosure to Congress," Bakaj said in a statement released by Whistle Blower Aid, a nonprofit group representing employees of the government and private-sector aiming to uncover wrongdoing.

Coleman denied any wrongdoing by the director of national intelligence, writingin a poston Monday that the whistleblower was a "politically motivated individual."

Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark.,who chairs the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, saidin a postTuesday that he concurred with the inspector generals' conclusions that the complaint was not credible.

"The ensuing media firestorm—fed by speculation and little fact—was an attempt to smear @DNIGabbard and the Trump Administration," Crawford wrote.

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Massive Recall of Purina and Meow Mix Pet Foods Due to Contamination in Three States

February 07, 2026
Massive Recall of Purina and Meow Mix Pet Foods Due to Contamination in Three States

Recalls have become a common occurrence over the years. Whether it's our favorite snack food being pulled from shelves or everyday essentials like eggs or chicken, it seems like there is a new recall every couple of weeks, withSalmonella contaminationamong the biggest offenders.Dogandcat foodhaven't been spared either.

A recent recall includes nearly 2,000 products spanning multiple brands, affecting consumers' pantries along with their pets. The recall's scale is due to its origin at a distribution center serving three states.

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Widespread Recall Effects Dog And Cat Products in Three States

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Gold Star Distribution, Inc. issued a recall of all its FDA-regulated products held at its facility, including multiple popular pet food brands such as Meow Mix, Purina Dog and Cat Chow, Tidy Cats Litter, and more. The FDApress releasestates that rodent and avian contamination was discovered in the facility, which ships products to stores in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Indiana.

"The facility was operating under insanitary conditions, including the presence of rodent excreta, rodent urine, andbirddroppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food, and cosmetic products were held," said the FDA. "These conditions create a significant risk that products held at the facility may have been contaminated with filth and harmful microorganisms."

If the products come into contact with droppings or urine, microorganisms can be transmitted to people who pick them up, creating a significant health risk. Consumers may be exposed to bacterial infections, including Salmonella, by simply touching product boxes.

Salmonella is incredibly dangerous, especially to certain population groups like infants, small children, pregnant women, elderly people, and the immunocompromised. For these groups, Salmonella infections can be fatal, whereas healthy people may experience only nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. While rare, the infection can also lead to severe illnesses like endocarditis, arthritis, and other bloodstream-activated illnesses.

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Another possible disease contracted from touching or consuming the affected products is leptospirosis, which affects both people and their pets. Dogs and cats who are exposed to Salmonella or leptospirosis should be monitored for lack of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.

Here is the list of the affected pet products and their UPCS:

  • 3.15LB 9 LIVES CAT FOOD 'INDOOR COMPLETE' 4CT: 079100505647;0; 0079100523191

  • 3.15LB 9 LIVES CAT FOOD 'DAILY ESSENTIALS' 4CT: 079100581221

  • 9 LIVES CAN CHICKEN DINNER 5.5oz/24CT #3608: 079100004102

  • PURINA DOG CHOW 4.4lb/4CT: 017800410274;0; 17800180283

  • Purina Puppy Chow 4.4lb/ 4CT: 017800180269

  • Purina Cat Chow Complete Bags 4/3 15LB: 017800179911

  • Dog Treat Snack Shack PB Bone 24 CT: 850089007618

  • Dog Treat Snack Shack CHZ & Bacon Bone 24 CT: 850089007595

  • Fancy Feast Cat Food, Creamy Delight Salmon 3oz/ 24ct: 050000168231

  • Fancy Feast Cat Food Medleys Florentine: 050000572813

  • Fancy Feast Cat Food Gravy Lovers: 050000580064

  • Friskies Shreds With White Fish & Tuna: 050000103690

  • Friskies Prime Filet With Beef: 00050000212200

  • Friskies Pate Salmon Dinner: 050000423344

  • Friskies Pate Poultry: 050000423641

  • Friskies Shreds Turkey & Cheese: 050000467723

  • Friskies Assorted Cans

  • Friskies Seafood Sensations

  • Friskies Indoor Delights

  • Friskies Surfin' & Turfin'

  • Meow Mix Original Bag 18oz/ 6CT: 829274454186

  • Meow Mix Original 3.15 Lb/ 4CT: 829274513753

  • Meow Mix Beef & Salmon 3Lb/ 4CT: 829274831253

  • Meow Mix Chicken & Tuna: 829274512527

  • Meow Mix Salmon & Turkey: 829274519137

  • Tidy Cat Litter: 070230107107

  • Tidy Cat Litter: 070230107602

  • Tidt Cat Litter: 070230171108

See the full 44-page list of productshere.A list of stores where the products were sent is included in the FDA'spress release.If your pet products are on the list, Gold Star advises that the products should be immediately destroyed. Refunds will be issued upon request and verification of destruction.

So far, there have not been any illnesses reported to the FDA in conjunction with this recall. But, if you suspect you or your pet has any illness symptoms or contamination-related concerns, contact your doctor and/or your veterinarian immediately.

Any reactions or illnesses can be reported to the FDA via its online reportingform, or you can download theform, mail it to the address listed, or fax it to 1-800-FDA-0178.

Related: Veterinary Study Reveals That 94% of Homemade Dog Food Is Missing Critical Nutrients

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Appeals court affirms Trump policy of jailing immigrants without bond

February 07, 2026
Appeals court affirms Trump policy of jailing immigrants without bond

President Donald Trump's administration can continue to detain immigrants without bond, marking a major legal victory for the federal immigration agenda and countering aslew of recentlower court decisions across the country that argued the practice is illegal.

A panel of judges on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday evening that the Department of Homeland Security's decision to deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested across the country is consistent with the constitution and federal immigration law.

Specifically, circuit judge Edith H. Jones wrote in the 2-1 majority opinion that the government correctly interpreted the Immigration and Nationality Act by asserting that "unadmitted aliens apprehended anywhere in the United States are ineligible for release on bond, regardless of how long they have resided inside the United States."

Under past administrations,most noncitizenswith no criminal recordwho were arrested awayfrom the border had an opportunity to request a bond hearing while their cases wound through immigration court. Historically, bond was often granted to those without criminal convictions who were not flight risks, and mandatory detention was limited to recent border crossers.

"That prior Administrations decided to use less than their full enforcement authority under" the law "does not mean they lacked the authority to do more," Jones wrote.

The plaintiffs in the two separate cases filed last year against the Trump administration were both Mexican nationals who had both lived in the United States for over 10 years and weren't flight risks, their attorneys argued. Neither man had a criminal record, and both were jailed for months last year before a lower Texas court granted them bond in October.

The Trump White House reversed that policy in favor of mandatory detention in July, reversing almost 30 years of precedent under both Democrat and Republican administrations.

Friday's ruling also bucksa November district court decision in California, which granted detained immigrants with no criminal history the opportunity to request a bond hearing and had implications for noncitizens held in detention nationwide.

Circuit Judge Dana M. Douglas wrote the lone dissent in Friday's decision.

The elected congress members who passed the Immigration and Nationality Act "would be surprised to learn it had also required the detention without bond of two million people," Douglas wrote, adding that many of the people detained are "the spouses, mothers, fathers, and grandparents of American citizens."

She went on to argue that the federal government was overriding the lawmaking process with DHS' new immigration detention policy that denies detained immigrants bond.

"Because I would reject the government's invitation to rubber stamp its proposed legislation by executive fiat, I dissent," Douglas wrote.

Douglas' opinion echoed widespread tensions between the Trump administration and federal judges around the country,who have increasinglyaccused the administration of flouting court orders.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi celebrated the decision as "a significant blow against activist judges who have been undermining our efforts to make America safe again at every turn."

"We will continue vindicating President Trump's law and order agenda in courtrooms across the country," Bondi wrote on the social media platform X.

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Former Kansas City Royals speedster Terrance Gore dies at age 34

February 07, 2026
Former Kansas City Royals speedster Terrance Gore dies at age 34

Terrance Gore, one of the last major leaguers to make an impact solely with the most exciting of the game's tools – breathtaking speed –died Friday, Feb. 6, the Kansas City Royals announced.

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Gore was 34 and, according to a social media post from his wife Britney, died following complications during a routine surgery. Gore is survived by his wife and three children.

A revered teammate and dynamic personality, Gore's tremendous speed kept him in the major leagues for parts of eight seasons and produced one of the most remarkable feats to which a player could lay claim: He was a 2015 World Series champion with the Royals in his second season in the bigs, but had not yet recorded his first major league hit.

In fact, it wasn't until his fifth major league season – 2018 with theChicago Cubs– that he got his first hit, asingle up the middleoff future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer.

Yet his legs held immense value.

Gore, perhaps generously listed at 5 feet 7 and 160 pounds, was clocked at 4.29 seconds in the 40-yard dash, and the lower-revenue Royals, always seeking an edge, deployed him as a designated runner during their two-year run as American League champions that culminated in their 2015 title.

He was nearly impossible to catch: Gore was 17-for-17 in stolen bases to begin his career (though he was caught once in the postseason), finallygetting nabbedby Cleveland catcher Roberto Perez in 2016.

By then, though, he was a cult hero in Kansas City, on a Royals team that in a powerball era somehow conjured up memories of its 1980s speed and defense dynasty. Led by All-Star Lorenzo Cain and buttressed by Jarrod Dyson and Gore, Kansas City found a way to topple bigger-market clubs and win its first championship in 30 years.

It was Dyson who famously coined the phrase"That's what speed do,"yet even Dyson could not keep up with Gore, who stole a base and scored a walk-off run in his major league debut.

"I wouldn't say I'm cocky," he told theKansas City Starin 2014, "but I know I'm really fast.

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"And it's going to take a perfect throw."

Gore grew into a more fully-formed player in his second tour with the Royals, batting .275 with 14 hits in 58 at-bats in 2019, and swiping 13 bases in 18 attempts.

"Terrance was an unforgettable part of our organization with a unique talent that catapulted him to some of the biggest moments in Royals history," says Royals president of baseball operations JJ Picollo in a statement released by the club. "While his speed and athleticism were what most people immediately noticed, those of us who had the opportunity to know him also remember his energy, his humility, and the impact he made in big moments on the game's biggest stage.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Terrance's wife, Britney, their three children, and all of his family and friends during this difficult time. This is a sad ending to an incredible story."

He'd latch on with the Dodgers, Braves and Mets in subsequent years, and got one more shot at postseason glory, appearing in the 2021 NLDS for Atlanta. Yet he showed how big his heart was once the Braves went on to win that World Series.

As the Braves celebrated closing out the Houston Astros in Game 6 of that Fall Classic, Gore made sure to pull out his phone and shoot a video call to pitcher Charlie Morton, whobroke his right fibulain Game 1 and was home recuperating from surgery.

Simply, he wanted Charlie to be part of the celebration. And somehow, wherever Gore went, a celebration – no matter how unlikely – of some sort was likely to follow.

Gore was born in Macon, Ga. and raised in Gray, a small town to Macon's northeast, before attending Gulf Coast State College in Florida, from which the Royals selected him in the 20th round of the 2011 draft. He settled in Panama City after retirement and worked as a speed and baseball trainer at asports facility there, as hisfamilywith Britney grew to three children.

Gore retired without a major league home run - and just onerun batted in- yet managed to impact the game forever.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Terrance Gore death: Former Royals speedster dies at age 34

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NBA finalizes competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars competitions

February 07, 2026
NBA finalizes competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars competitions

Orlando Magic rookie guard Jase Richardson will attempt to follow in his father's footsteps when he competes in the NBA's All-Star Slam Dunk competition next Saturday.

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The son of two-time Slam Dunk champion Jason Richardson, who won the event in 2002 and 2003, will be one of four competitors officially named for the event that will take place Feb. 14.

The younger Richardson will compete against San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers 7-foot center Jaxson Hayes and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. All four players will be making their All-Star Slam Dunk debut.

The NBA also announced the teams for the Shooting Stars competition next Saturday. The teams are comprised of two NBA players and one league legend.

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Team All-Star will consist of Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren and three-time All-Star Richard Hamilton.

Team Cameron will be comprised of the following Duke alums: Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson, Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel and Corey Maggette.

Team Harper will consist of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr. and sons Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs) and Ron Harper Jr. (Boston Celtics).

Team Knicks is comprised of All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns along with Allan Houston.

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Flory Bidunga's double-double, 7 blocks lift No. 11 Kansas over Utah

February 07, 2026
Flory Bidunga's double-double, 7 blocks lift No. 11 Kansas over Utah

Kansas big man Flory Bidunga had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks, and the No. 11 Jayhawks recorded their seventh straight win by upending Utah 71-59 on Saturday afternoon in Lawrence, Kan.

Bidunga made 7 of 8 field goals and 3 of 4 from the line, while Trey White notched 16 points and six boards for the Jayhawks (18-5, 8-2 Big 12).

Darryn Peterson scored 14 points, and Melvin Council Jr. had 11 points, six assists and five rebounds as Kansas was 28 of 56 (50%) from the field.

With the victory, the Jayhawks remained in a tie for third place in the conference with No. 7 Iowa State, a 72-69 winner over Baylor.

In losing it fifth consecutive contest, Utah (9-14, 1-9) received a strong performance from Keanu Dawes, who posted a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Terrence Brown had 16 points and four steals, and Don McHenry scored 12 with five boards as the visitors hit 40% (22 of 55) from the floor.

During the first four minutes, Dawes sank a pair of three-pointers and scored eight points as Utah led 12-8 on 5 of 7 shooting from the floor, while the home side missed 4 of 7 tries.

Kansas went back ahead for the second time on a 10-2 run highlighted by an alley-oop dunk tossed up by Council and slammed down by Bidunga at 13:05. The Utes aided the run by missing eight consecutive shots.

After being fouled on a long ball, McHenry canned all three free throws to make it 28-23 at 5:37, and Seydou Traore made three of four freebies to bring the deficit to 30-28.

Despite committing seven turnovers and seeing Utah coming up with six steals, Kansas used an 8-3 run to lead 38-31 at the break behind Council's nine points and four assists.

Utah opened the second half on a 5-0 run to put it at 38-36 and force a timeout by Kansas coach Bill Self, and an alley-oop slam by White and Council's floating jumper at 10:17 gave the home side its first double-digit lead at 54-44.

Peterson's steal and breakaway slam for a three-point play at 8:26 lifted it to 59-44, a margin Utah could never reduce to single digits.

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Michael Keaton Shares Memories of “Beetlejuice” Costar Catherine O’Hara a Week After Her Death

February 07, 2026
Michael Keaton and Catherine O'Hara in 2024 Santiago Felipe/WireImage

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  • Michael Keaton reflected on his longtime friendship with Catherine O'Hara, who died on Jan. 30, during a Feb. 6 event

  • The actor and O'Hara starred together in 1988's Beetlejuice

  • He revealed that the pair bonded over both having six siblings

Catherine O'Haraleft a lasting impact onMichael Keaton.

TheBatmanstar, 74, reflected on his longtime friendship with hisBeetlejuicecostar O'Hara — whodied at the age of 71on Jan. 30 — at Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals 2026 Man of the Year event in Cambridge, Mass., on Friday, Feb. 6.

"I was a bigSCTVfan. I am the biggestSCTVfan," Keaton shared when asked about how he first met her. "And I'm trying to think, when was it? I think I was doing a movie in Toronto. ... I remember we must have met or known each other a little bit, because, like myself, she has a big family. She's one of seven, and I'm one of seven. And so somehow we got to be friends."

The 'Beetlejuice' cast, from left: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder and Jeffrey Jones Warner Br/Everett/Shutterstock

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"I remember a night in Toronto where she had a summer [with her] brothers and sisters, and we were all shooting pool in some bar somewhere," he continued. "But I think I had known her before, kind of having a hard time remembering it."

The actor went on to say that he was a "giant fan, like everyone else" and knew her as "kind of a goddess" inside the comedy world — and he wasn't the only one. He said many people in the industry "knew how brilliant she was and how great she was" so it was no surprise when her star began to rise.

"And I was doing this tiny little movie calledGame 6, which is actually a really good little movie. It takes place in Boston, and Griffin [Dunne] and I were talking, and they hadn't cast it [yet]. I said, 'Hey, how [about] Catherine O'Hara as my ex-wife? Yeah, you think she'd do it?' So I called her, and she came down,"Keaton recalled of the 2005 film, in which O'Hara played Lillian Rogan.

"I guess that was after the firstBeetlejuice.But I knew her before that. And to answer your question, I don't remember what the first time was when I met her, but we got to be friends in addition to just working together as well," he added.

From left: Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones in a 'Beetlejuice' scene Warner Brothers / Courtesy Everett Collection

Warner Brothers / Courtesy Everett Collection

TheSpider-Man: Homecomingactor was one of the first to share a tribute online to O'Hara after her manager confirmed her death on Jan. 30. In anInstagram postshared the same day, he posted a recent photo of the pair smiling together for a camera.

"We go back before the firstBeetlejuice,"he captioned the photo. "She's been my pretend wife, my pretend nemesis and my real life, true friend. This one hurts. Man am I gonna miss her. Thinking about Beau as well."

He also penned a tribute to her inTime, in which he described getting to know her as "breathing rarefied air." He noted that she had a "twinkle, a light, a glow" whenever she talked with someone and listened to their stories.

"To have a woman as your friend is a great thing. To have a brilliantly funny woman as your friend is special. To have Catherine O'Hara as your friend is a blessing," he wrote.

O'Hara was born in Toronto in 1954. After graduating from high school, she got a job as a waitress at theSCTVin Toronto before joining the company in 1974. She made her film debut was 1980'sDouble Negative, which also featured Eugene Levy and otherSCTVcostars like Flaherty andJohn Candy.

Catherine O'Hara and Michael Keaton in London in August 2024 Kate Green/Getty

Kate Green/Getty

In 1990, she was cast inHome Aloneas the harried mom of Macaulay Culkin's Kevin. She reprised her role for 1992'sHome Alone 2: Lost in New York. She also starred in 1993'sThe Nightmare Before Christmas, in which she voiced Sally, and 1994'sWyatt Earp.

In 2015, she teamed up with Levy once again forSchitt's Creek, created by his son,Dan Levy. In 2020,she won the Emmyfor Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Moira Rose.

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O'Hara's final series role came in Apple TV's Hollywood satireThe Studio, playing deposed studio head Patty Leigh. The show earned her a nomination at the 2025 Emmys, as did herguest appearance onThe Last of Us.

O'Hara is survived by her husbandBo Welch, whom she met when he worked as a production designer onBeetlejuiceand married in 1992,and theirsons, Matthew and Luke.

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