Elon Musk’s DOGE team is working to reshape the federal government, with access to sensitive information in the Department of Education and temporary blockage of access to payment systems at the Treasury Department. Executive orders from the White House have disoriented Democrats, leading some to consider shutting down the government as a response. In more light-hearted news, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off in Super Bowl 59, featuring a halftime show by Kendrick Lamar. A winter storm swept across the northern U.S., causing road closures and icy conditions. Thai hostages freed by Hamas reunited with their families in Thailand after being released as part of a prisoner-hostage exchange. National security adviser Mike Waltz denied reports of plans to invade Canada and discussed various budget cuts and changes in federal agencies. In other political news, USAID funding freeze could have devastating consequences, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s activities have been slowed down, and Republicans in Virginia are retooling their campaign strategy. Other news includes a math whiz from Germany who died in a shootout with Border Patrol, aftermath of L.A. wildfires, recovery of wreckage from a helicopter-plane collision, a small plane crash in Alaska, bird flu detection in New York City, and a Postal Service supervisor pleading guilty to stealing. Additionally, five planets in the solar system will be visible in February.
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