U.S. Births Decline, Trump's Racist Post Sparks Backlash, and Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Several significant events unfolded on February 6, 2026, including a decrease in U.S. births, a political firestorm over a social media post by former President Donald Trump, and developments in international relations and healthcare.
According to provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. births fell slightly in 2025, with approximately 3.6 million births reported through birth certificates. This represents a decrease of about 24,000 births compared to 2024, which saw an increase of 22,250 births. Robert Anderson, who oversees birth and death tracking, noted that the final tally might only add a few thousand additional births.
Meanwhile, a social media post by former President Donald Trump featuring Barack and Michelle Obama was deleted after a bipartisan backlash. The post, which depicted the Obamas as primates, was widely condemned as racist. The White House initially defended the post before later attributing it to a staffer. The deletion came after calls for removal from both Republicans and Democrats.
In international affairs, indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials concluded in Oman without a definitive outcome. Iran's foreign minister described the talks as a "good start," indicating that both sides agreed to continue discussions. The talks took place as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region.
In healthcare, California's largest children's hospital system discontinued some gender-affirming care for youth, citing pressures from the Trump administration. The hospital system is no longer offering hormone treatments for transgender youth.
Finally, President Trump's harsh immigration tactics are reportedly taking a political hit. New polls indicate that a majority of Americans believe federal agents have "gone too far."
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