Top Stories • February 6, 2026

The Milan–Cortina Winter Olympic Games officially opened this afternoon with a dual-city ceremony linking Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites. Organizers showcased a production centered on unity, culture, sustainability, and the Olympic Truce, blending technology, music, and winter sports. Vice President Mike Pence and international dignitaries are expected to attend as more than 90 nations prepare to compete over the next two weeks. In Washington, the White House launched “Trump Rx,” a new direct-to-consumer prescription drug website aimed at lowering medication costs, though analysts question its real-world impact. In Virginia, Democrats proposed new congressional district maps that would heavily favor the party ahead of the midterms, even as their broader redistricting effort faces legal challenges. Overseas, U.S. and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for renewed talks as new satellite images show Iran rebuilding missile and nuclear-linked facilities. Meanwhile, Russia-Ukraine negotiations resulted in a prisoner swap but little broader progress, as Starlink restricted some Russian internet access at Ukraine’s request, affecting battlefield communications. Daniel Compatangelo reports.