Morning Edition Wednesday, the 4th of February

Good morning,

At the top of the news, ‘This job sucks’: DOJ lawyer asks to be held in contempt so she can sleep after judge accuses ICE of blowing court orders.

Also in the digest... Disease, Tim Anderson, and McDonald.

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- The inkl team

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Lead Stories
Ice
Detainees describe horrific conditions inside Minnesota federal building awaiting deportation: ‘There was no humanity’
World
‘Every minute I spent with him...’: Bill Gates breaks silence on fresh batch of Epstein files released by DOJ
World
Son of Norway’s crown princess ‘does not remember’ taking videos of alleged sexual assault
Kristi Noem
The biggest obstacle to building more of Trump’s border wall? It’s reportedly Kristi Noem
World
Democrats say Trump’s immigration crackdown has undermined efforts to combat human trafficking
World
Bill Gates says he ‘regrets’ knowing Epstein as ex-wife alludes to ‘muck’ in marriage
Ice
Judge bans ICE from firing tear gas in Portland after peaceful protesters — including children — were gassed
World
Fulton county leader says he was warned he faced arrest before FBI raid
National
Video shows trail of blood and missing doorbell camera outside Nancy Guthrie’s house
World
What to know about Norway's royals as crown princess and her son face new scrutiny
World
Poland opens Epstein files investigation targeting ‘satanic circle’
World
Migrant rescue vessel Ocean Viking back at sea after Libyan coast guard attack
World
Not delivering any Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia explored as option in US congressional report
Joe Biden
No Qualified Immunity for Arrest over "Fuck Trump" and "Fuck Biden" Flags
World
Ukraine and Russia begin second round of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi
World
First Thing: Trump prompts outcry by suggesting Republicans should ‘take over’ elections
World
Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks
World
Democrats launch aggressive campaign to win back infrequent voters
World
Colombian president and Trump put aside insults for amicable White House meeting
Jeanine Pirro
Flailing Trump attorney Jeanine Pirro insists she was misunderstood when she said she ‘didn’t care’ if your guns are legal