The Trump administration has initiated flights transporting illegal immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, aiming to eventually detain thousands of migrants at the Cuban facility. President Trump signed a memo designating Guantanamo for "the worst criminal illegal aliens," but the plan faces legal scrutiny and logistical challenges. (UPI)
President Trump plans to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans, becoming the first sitting president to do so. Extensive security measures are in place, and he will also sit for an interview with Fox News beforehand. (AP)
The Trump administration plans to issue an executive order to begin the process of eliminating the Department of Education. Legislative support would be needed to shut down the department, a move motivated by Trump's desire to give more authority to the states. However, such efforts have historically faced resistance in Congress. (CNN)
Remains of all 67 victims from the midair collision over Washington, D.C., have been recovered and 66 identified. Data showed the Black Hawk and airliner were flying below designated altitudes. Recovery efforts continued as parts of the aircraft were removed from the Potomac River. (CBS News)
Record heat blankets much of the South, with cities like Phoenix and Vegas experiencing high temperatures. In the West, heavy rains lead to flood warnings in Northern California. Snow in mountain regions prompts avalanche alerts in Idaho to Montana. Southern California expects rain and possible mudslides as the weather systems progress. (ABC News)
