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
Judge bans ICE from firing tear gas in Portland after peaceful protesters — including children — were gassed
World
Fulton county commission chair says he was warned of arrest before FBI election office 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 to investigate Epstein files for potential Polish victims
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
World
‘Our family feels deep distress’: Renee Good’s brothers plead for Democrats’ help at hearing
National
Police admit they ‘don’t know’ where Savannah Guthrie’s mom is as criminal investigation continues
World
Australian man dies skiing in Japan days after Queensland snowboarder killed in ski lift accident
World
Elon Musk calls Spanish PM 'dirty Sanchez' for proposing social media ban for minors
World
US-Iran tensions: Pakistan to be a part of Turkey-led peace talks
National
Mexico agrees to make more predictable water deliveries to the US