US, Iran hold indirect negotiations, as US aircraft carrier patrols Iran coast; Congressmember Lateefah Simon of SF urges dismantling ICE, calls it “police for president of the United States” – February 6, 2026

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• US, Iran hold indirect negotiations, with US Admiral attending, as US aircraft carrier patrols Iran coast;
• Congressmember Lateefah Simon of SF urges dismantling ICE, shutting “police for president of the United States”;
• January 6^th rioter pardoned by Trump pleads guilty over threats to kill House Dem leader Jeffries;
• Organizers of Gaza aid flotilla say march mission will be biggest civilian-led mobilization against Israel’s actions;
• UN human rights chief blasts Israeli violence against Palestinians in Occupied West Bank;
• Audience at Winter Olympics in Milan cheer Ukrainian, US athletes, boo Israeli delegation and Vice President Vance

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