The Daily Populous

Sunday February 1st, 2026 morning edition

image for Atlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe

The special agent in charge of the FBI’s Atlanta field office was forced out this month after questioning the Justice Department’s renewed push to probe Fulton County’s role in the 2020 election, two people familiar with the matter told MS NOW.

The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operation Center near Atlanta, as part of a criminal investigation into records from the 2020 presidential election.

Authorities seized 700 boxes related to the county’s 2020 general election.

The Associated Press reported that the FBI moved to replace him last week.

Trump has repeatedly amplified the baseless claim that the 2020 election was “stolen” from him in Georgia, despite multiple audits, recounts and court rulings confirming that Joe Biden legitimately won the state’s electoral votes.

Recommended FBI searches elections office in Fulton County, Georgia Julianne McShane News Maddowblog As the FBI searches Fulton County, Trump’s 2020 election fixation has escalated beyond whining Steve Benen Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts called the investigation a distraction and an intimidation tactic from the Trump administration.

Fulton County elections are fair and lawful, and the outcome of the 2020 election will not change,” Pitts told reporters Thursday. »

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach

Authored by npr.org

Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach.

Hundreds of protesters gathered in a central square in Milan on Saturday, demanding that U.S. ICE agents assisting with security at the Winter Olympics leave Italy.

We don't want here ICE," said Alessandro Capella, head of the Italian Democratic Party's Milan chapter, one of the organizers. »

Police Arrest Man Who Threatened Murder After Being Denied a Pepsi

Authored by usmagazine.com

A Missouri man has been accused of first-degree stalking for allegedly harassing a woman by trying to enter her bedroom, intent on getting a Pepsi.

Documents shared with Us Weekly claim that Champagne’s victim had called police just before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, asking for assistance.

After the alleged confrontation, both parties went back to their separate areas of the home, according to a police statement. »

„They treat us like children.” Ubisoft employees declare open war on management

Authored by gamepressure.com

"Like children under the supervision" of irresponsible management is how Ubisoft employees describe their experiences with the French game publisher ahead of the upcoming strike.

Basically, the idea behind the restructuring at Ubisoft is to help them make games and manage projects more efficiently.

Nevertheless, the actual "international" nature of the strike remains an open question, given the different situations of unions outside France. »

Finland looks to end "uncontrolled human experiment" with Australia-style ban on social media

Authored by yle.fi

With the smartphone restriction in schools widely considered to have been a success, Finland's government has now set its sights on social media platforms.

Two-thirds of respondents to a survey published earlier this week said they back a ban on social media for under-15s.

The All Points North podcast asked if Finland should introduce a similar ban on social media as in Australia. »