Omar shouts 'you are a murderer' and 'liar' at Trump during State of the Union address
Fox News 2026-02-25 04:37:24.9209848
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Rep. Ilhan Omar allegedly shouted "liar" and "murderer" at President Trump during his State of the Union address over controversial immigration remarks. ... Read full article
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 04:24:52
Author: Erin Hale
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan. ... Read full article
Trump ends State of the Union reflecting on America’s 250th anniversary
MS Now 2026-02-25 04:12:26
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President Donald Trump ended his 2026 State of the Union address with a reflection on the United States’ 250th anniversary. “These first 250 years were just the beginning,” he said. ... Read full article
Trump rips Supreme Court tariff ruling in SOTU, vows new legal fight after 6-3 blow
Fox News 2026-02-25 04:07:19.5602662
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Trump calls Supreme Court tariff ruling "very unfortunate" during State of the Union, vows to pursue alternative legal avenues despite 6-3 defeat. ... Read full article
Africa Debt Risk Perceptions ‘Overblown,’ Zambian Official Says
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 04:00:00+00:00
Author: Adelaide Changole
Mispriced risk in African sovereign debt is costing the continent billions of dollars in additional debt-service payments and constraining critical economic growth, according to a Zambian Treasury official. ... Read full article
Democrats Refuse When Asked to Stand Up for Americans over Illegal Aliens
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 03:57:47
Author: John Binder
President Donald Trump asked Democrats to stand up for Americans over illegal aliens at Tuesday evening's State of the Union address. ... Read full article
Global Funds Beat Local Buyers of Indian Stocks After 17 Months
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 03:54:12+00:00
Author: Ashutosh Joshi
Foreign inflows into Indian equities in February are set to surpass domestic institutional demand for the first time in 17 months, aided by signs of improving earnings momentum and easing valuations. ... Read full article
Trump on Iran negotiations: ‘We haven’t heard those secret words’
MS Now 2026-02-25 03:53:27
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President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran and tensions over nuclear weapons during his State of the Union address, saying that his “preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy.” ... Read full article
Anthropic Adds Caveat to AI Safety Policy in Race Against Rivals
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 03:53:19+00:00
Author: Newley Purnell
Anthropic PBC, known for its commitment to artificial intelligence safeguards, has loosened its central safety policy, saying the change is necessary to remain competitive. ... Read full article
NYPD releases photos of snowball-wielding suspects with facial hair after Mamdani claims attackers were 'kids'
Fox News 2026-02-25 03:52:33.6856531
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The NYPD released photos of two men accused of a snow assault on officers at Washington Square Park. Two cops were hospitalized after being struck with ice and snow. ... Read full article
Trump: Tariffs Will Eventually Replace Income Tax
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 03:47:48
Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Trump announced during the SOTU address he believes tariffs will eventually "replace the modern-day system of income tax." ... Read full article
Trump to Award Legion of Merit to U.S. Coast Guard Officer for Heroism
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 03:39:27
Author: Paul Bois
President Trump announced during the State of the Union Address on Tuesday that he would be awarding the Legion of Merit. ... Read full article
Fact Check: Trump Says Core Inflation Fell to 1.7% In Last Quarter of 2025
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 03:39:12
Author: John Carney
The best quarter since Donald Trump left office. | Economy ... Read full article
Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’ if diplomacy ‘given priority’
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 03:39:03
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Foreign Minister Araghchi’s remarks on eve of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East. ... Read full article
Elizabeth Warren applauds Trump comment during State of the Union | Fox News Video
Fox News 2026-02-25 03:37:30.2802869
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., clapped when President Donald Trump said members of Congress can't profit from insider information during his State of the Union address. ... Read full article
Yen Reverses Gain Versus Dollar After Dovish BOJ Nominations
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 03:33:33+00:00
Author: John Cheng, Mia Glass
The yen erased its earlier gains against the dollar, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government nominated two new Bank of Japan policy board members on Wednesday who are seen as dovish. ... Read full article
Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump
The Washington Post 2026-02-25 03:25:13
Author: Amy B Wang
The Texas Democrat held a sign that read “BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES!” It’s a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. ... Read full article
Trump Roasts Democrats on Healthcare Affordability, Calls on Congress to Pass Great Healthcare Plan
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 03:25:10
Author: Sean Moran
President Donald Trump roasted Democrats during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, saying that Democrats have made healthcare prices unaffordable and boosted big health insurance companies' profits thanks to Obamacare. ... Read full article
Federal prosecutors link antifa to Texas immigration center shooting
Associated Press 2026-02-25 03:23:21
Author: Jamie Stengle
Federal prosecutors are describing those who participated in a July 4 gathering outside a Texas immigration detention center that left a police officer wounded as antifa members intent on a “violent campaign” to influence U.S. policy. They made their opening … ... Read full article
Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
BBC News 2026-02-25 03:22:24.6081006
Author: BBC News
Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night. ... Read full article
Chris Mason: MPs take a new tone on Andrew – but how big is their appetite for radical changes?
BBC News 2026-02-25 03:22:20.8254449
Author: BBC News
It was quite a moment when Sir Chris Bryant called the former prince "rude, arrogant and entitled" in the House of Commons, the BBC's political editor writes. ... Read full article
Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 03:20:05
Author: Zaid Sabah
A bus collided with a truck in Yemen’s second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026. ... Read full article
Omar heckles Trump during comments about Somali community
The Hill 2026-02-25 03:19:30
Author: Rebecca Beitsch, Emily Brooks
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) loudly heckled President Trump as he made a number of divisive comments about Somali immigrants during the State of the Union address. Omar could be heard calling Trump a liar as the president said he would ignite a “war on fraud” he… ... Read full article
Professor apologizes for ‘racially offensive’ comments | CNN
CNN 2026-02-25 03:18:37.728
Author: Jon Sarlin
A virtual school meeting in New York City quickly took a shocking turn after a hot mic moment that many school and local officials are calling racist. ... Read full article
Connor Hellebuyck getting Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says
USA Today 2026-02-25 03:16:57+00:00
Author: Marcus D. Smith
Connor Hellebuyck, whose strong effort in goal helped the US men's hockey team to the gold medal, will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. ... Read full article
AI Spurs Biggest Foreign Buying of Taiwan Stocks in 20 Years
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 03:13:46+00:00
Author: Abhishek Vishnoi, Chien-Hua Wan
Global funds snapped up Taiwanese stocks in their biggest one-day buying spree in two decades, signaling confidence that chipmakers will remain AI-boom beneficiaries, even as broader markets face growing fears of disruption. ... Read full article
Trump announces Team USA hockey goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Fox News 2026-02-25 03:07:25.7327758
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President Donald Trump announced Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom after the Team USA goaltender's gold medal performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics. ... Read full article
Attorneys seek to halt CBP's new policy on immigrant children
Associated Press 2026-02-25 03:07:11
Author: Valerie Gonzalez
Legal advocates are asking a judge to stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from urging unaccompanied immigrant children to voluntarily deport themselves. Advocates said in a motion filed Tuesday that the policy goes against a recent injunction affec… ... Read full article
Fashion Notes: Melania Trump is All Business in Dolce & Gabbana for State of the Union Address
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 03:06:49
Author: John Binder
First Lady Melania Trump is all business at Tuesday evening's State of the Union (SOTU) address, wearing a black Dolce & Gabbana suit. ... Read full article
WATCH: Democrat Green Removed for Protest Sign During Trump's SOTU
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 03:04:59
Author: Amy Furr
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) was escorted out of the room after holding up a sign as President Donald Trump began his State of the Union address. ... Read full article
Trump touts his use of tariffs, denounces ‘unfortunate’ Supreme Court ruling
MS Now 2026-02-25 03:01:22
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President Donald Trump defended his sweeping use of tariffs during his State of the Union address. He also criticized the recent Supreme Court decision limiting his authority to impose tariffs under federal law he invoked. ... Read full article
South Korea’s Baby Bump Extends Into Second Year, Offering Hope
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 03:00:00+00:00
Author: Heesu Lee
South Korea’s fertility rate rose for a second consecutive year in 2025, a rare bright spot for a country that has long struggled with the world’s lowest birth rate. ... Read full article
Asian Currencies Hit 16-Month High on Weak Dollar, Yuan Gains
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 02:53:09+00:00
Author: Marcus Wong
Asian currencies rose to a 16-month high on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and steady yuan appreciation. ... Read full article
Trump says USA women's hockey will 'soon' visit White House
USA Today 2026-02-25 02:52:00+00:00
Author: Nick Brinkerhoff
President Trump announced during his State of the Union address that the U.S. women's hockey team will 'soon' visit the White House after Olympic win. ... Read full article
Indonesia Offers Offshore Yuan Bond as Fiscal Concerns Grow
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 02:49:47+00:00
Author: Prima Wirayani, Harry Suhartono
Indonesia began marketing its second offshore yuan bond in four months on Wednesday, testing global investor confidence amid concerns over fiscal woes in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. ... Read full article
GPA Warns on Going Concern Risk as Losses Mount, Leverage Climbs
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 02:47:21+00:00
Author: Rachel Gamarski
Cia. Brasileira de Distribuição, the Brazilian retailer known as GPA, said another quarterly net loss and a deficit in working capital are casting significant doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern. ... Read full article
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in photos
Associated Press 2026-02-25 02:45:44
Author: The Associated Press
At President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, he hoped to convince Americans that the economy is strong and that they should vote for more of the same by backing Republicans during November’s midterm elections. ... Read full article
Former LA Fire Chief Files Suit Against Mayor Bass for Mishandling Wildfires
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 02:32:28
Author: Paul Bois
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed suit against Mayor Karen Bass, criticizing her and the city for mishandling the Palisades Fire. ... Read full article
Melania Trump, donning suit, follows tradition at State of the Union
USA Today 2026-02-25 02:32:25+00:00
Author: Jay Stahl
First lady Melania Trump, in a dark suit and heels, chose not to break from tradition with a simple fashion choice at the State of the Union address. ... Read full article
Trump Invites Girl to SOTU Who Was Secretly Transitioned, Taken from Family
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 02:32:11
Author: Katherine Hamilton
One of Trump's guests at the SOTU address on Tuesday will be Sage Blair, a young woman who was taken from her parents at the age of 14. ... Read full article
Raízen Creditors Ask Shareholders for Meaningful Money Injection
Bloomberg 2026-02-25 02:30:24+00:00
Author: Cristiane Lucchesi, Rachel Gamarski
Bondholders and bank creditors from struggling sugar and ethanol producer Raízen SA sent letters to its major shareholders, Cosan SA and Shell Plc, asking for a “substantial and meaningful” capital injection, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article
See photos as Melania Trump attends the State of the Union 2026
USA Today 2026-02-25 02:25:48+00:00
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Melania Trump attended President Trump's first State of the Union of his second term Tuesday. ... Read full article
Trump welcomes U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team into chamber during State of the Union
MS Now 2026-02-25 02:23:30
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President Donald Trump welcomed the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team into the chamber during his State of the Union address and announced his intention to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. ... Read full article
John Davidson condemns racial slur he ticked at the BAFTAs
USA Today 2026-02-25 02:15:24+00:00
Author: KiMi Robinson
John Davidson set the record straight on the "10 different offensive words" he ticked at the BAFTAs, including a slur directed at Michael B. Jordan. ... Read full article
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 02:15:14
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'US shuns war anniversary' and 'Prince of Darkness'
BBC News 2026-02-25 02:07:24.0446191
Author: BBC News
Lord Mandelson features on a number of front pages on Wednesday, following his arrest and subsequent release earlier this week. ... Read full article
Who's boycotting State of the Union? Over 80 Dems say they won't attend
USA Today 2026-02-25 02:00:53+00:00
Author: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
As President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union on Feb. 24, more than 80 Democrats have announced they will be boycotting tonights speech. ... Read full article
Watch live: Spanberger delivers Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address
The Hill 2026-02-25 02:00:00
Author: The Hill
Newly installed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will give the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address tonight. In January, Spanberger was sworn in as the first female governor of the commonwealth. She previously served in Congress… ... Read full article
Trump claims US ‘transformation’ in second term at State of the Union
The Hill 2026-02-25 02:00:00
Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday, claiming a “transformation” for the country, which comes as he faces low approval ratings and as Republicans are in danger of losing the House majority during the midte… ... Read full article
Opinions from across America on today’s news
The Washington Post 2026-02-25 01:52:32.3142203Author: Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post ... Read full article
Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 01:46:23
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA. ... Read full article
*** SOTU LiveWire *** President Trump Addresses Nation at Pivotal Time for Economy
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 01:35:05
Author: Matthew Boyle
President Trump is delivering his first State of the Union address since his historic comeback victory in 2024's presidential election. ... Read full article
Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
BBC News 2026-02-25 01:07:22.3259311
Author: BBC News
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April. ... Read full article
Disabled woman put in nursing home against her will says she feels 'betrayed'
BBC News 2026-02-25 01:07:19.1704665
Author: BBC News
Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal. ... Read full article
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 00:54:48
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article
Taylor Swift posts bare-faced ‘Opalite’ videos | CNN
CNN 2026-02-25 00:52:41.4354128
Author: Sophie Garnett
Taylor Swift celebrated “Opalite” topping the Billboard Hot 100 by sharing behind-the-scenes studio clips, where she appeared without her signature red lipstick. ... Read full article
NHS secures bone cement rescue package so surgery can resume
BBC News 2026-02-25 00:52:23.84604
Author: BBC News
Joint operations were postponed after the main supplier suffered a critical incident at its plant. ... Read full article
ETA: What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
BBC News 2026-02-25 00:52:15.4048695
Author: BBC News
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals. ... Read full article
Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fight
CNN 2026-02-25 00:42:40
Author: Katherine Koretski
It started as a viral snowball fight in a historic blizzard. It ended up putting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the opposite side of his city’s police, creating a politically sensitive moment early in his tenure. ... Read full article
Food waste collection deadline missed by one in four councils
BBC News 2026-02-25 00:37:17.0447096
Author: BBC News
Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries. ... Read full article
Watch live: Democrats protest Trump with ‘People’s State of the Union’ on National Mall
The Hill 2026-02-25 00:30:00
Author: The Hill
President Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term tonight, with the speech slated to begin around 9 p.m. EST. In addition to Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Democratic response, Democrats have planned counterprogramming t… ... Read full article
Watch the 'People's State of the Union' live
USA Today 2026-02-25 00:12:32+00:00
Author: James Powel, Sarah D. Wire
See the 'People's State of the Union' event live as some Democrats boycott the President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address. ... Read full article
Alysa Liu's social media following surges after Winter Olympics gold medal, surpassing Eileen Gu
Fox News 2026-02-25 00:07:38.8113319
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Alysa Liu reaches 5.3 million Instagram followers after winning Team USA's first individual Olympic gold in women's figure skating in 24 years. ... Read full article
Iran’s shadowy chemical weapons program draws scrutiny as reports allege use against protesters
Fox News 2026-02-25 00:07:31.3264496
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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies warns Iran's alleged chemical weapons program poses growing threat as U.S. increases military presence in region. ... Read full article
Live updates: Trump to deliver State of the Union address
The Washington Post 2026-02-25 00:03:07
Author: Washington Post staff, Michael Birnbaum, Mariana Alfaro, Maria Sacchetti, Warren P. Strobel, Dan Diamond, Noah Robertson
President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight — his first since returning to office for a second term. ... Read full article
Florida inmate executed for grandmother's 'brutal and sadistic' murder
USA Today 2026-02-24 23:44:11+00:00
Author: Amanda Lee Myers
Melvin Trotter was executed by lethal injection for the 1986 murder of 70-year-old Virgie Langford, a mother of four on the verge of retirement. ... Read full article
Judge says government may not search devices seized from Post reporter
The Washington Post 2026-02-24 23:33:30
Author: Perry Stein
The ruling suggested that the federal judge in Virginia did not trust the government to conduct a narrow search of Hannah Natanson’s devices. ... Read full article
Watch Fox News Channel Online | Stream Fox News
Fox News 2026-02-24 23:07:21.545974
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Watch live news and updates that are happening right now with Fox News. Stay up-to-date with the latest and most trending news going on in real-time. ... Read full article
State of the Union live: Trump to address nation amid tariff, Iran tensions
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-24 23:00:25
Author: Joseph Stepansky, Brian Osgood
The US president is expected to use the primetime platform to push his agenda and bolster support before the midterms. ... Read full article
'Do not look away.' Epstein survivors attending State of the Union
USA Today 2026-02-24 22:52:36+00:00
Author: Sarah D. Wire
Jeffrey Epstein survivors attend the State of the Union as guests of Congress, demanding the full release of all related files. ... Read full article
Watch President Trump greet USA men's hockey team in White House's Oval Office
USA Today 2026-02-24 22:48:24+00:00
Author: USA TODAY
President Trump welcomed the United States men's hockey team to the White House on Tuesday. ... Read full article
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-24 22:37:43
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
President Sheinbaum responds to accusations from Musk that she was repeating what ‘cartel bosses tell her to say’. ... Read full article
How the U.S. men’s hockey team won the gold — and lost the moment
MS Now 2026-02-24 22:26:42
Author: Kavitha A. Davidson
The men's hockey team is attending President Donald Trump's State of the Union, but the women aren't. It's a sad end to a golden Olympics. ... Read full article
Trump to address Congress in 2026 State of the Union tonight
Fox News 2026-02-24 22:22:22.4867223
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President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address during his second term on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, where he will speak to a joint session of Congress, beginning at 9 p.m. ET as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary. Mike Johnson in… ... Read full article
Durbin whistleblowers accuse Patel of jet usage, decision-making that hindered FBI responses
The Hill 2026-02-24 21:48:59
Author: Rebecca Beitsch
New whistleblower allegations shared with Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) prompted the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to accuse FBI Director Kash Patel of “irresponsible joyriding” on the bureau’s jet, which Durbin said had compromised high… ... Read full article
Watch live: The Hill’s State of the Union coverage hosted by Blake Burman
The Hill 2026-02-24 21:26:59
Author: The Hill Staff
President Trump on Tuesday night will deliver his first State of the Union address in his second term before both chambers of Congress. NewsNation’s Blake Burman is slated to anchor a live digital broadcast from 8-11:30 p.m. EST on TheHill.com and The Hill’s … ... Read full article
Trump administration considers requiring banks to collect citizenship information
The Washington Post 2026-02-24 21:24:00
Author: Andrew Ackerman, Marianne LeVine
The Trump administration is exploring measures to require banks to collect additional citizenship information from customers, part of its crackdown on illegal immigration. ... Read full article
Sources reveal update on DNA recovered inside Nancy Guthrie's home
Fox News 2026-02-24 21:22:42.3145833
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Investigators say DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s home largely traces to people with legitimate access, while a partial unknown profile remains unmatched as the search presses on. ... Read full article
Hegseth threatens to force AI firm to share tech, escalating Anthropic standoff
The Washington Post 2026-02-24 21:12:11
Author: Tara Copp, Ian Duncan
The Pentagon is demanding access to Anthropic’s AI technology, threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act if the company doesn’t comply. ... Read full article
Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship
CNN 2026-02-24 21:08:02
Author: Matt Egan, Priscilla Alvarez
The Trump administration is weighing a new requirement for US banks to verify citizenship information of current and future customers as part of the president’s aggressive immigration crackdown, sources told CNN. ... Read full article
Trump’s best and worst actions, according to Post-ABC-Ipsos poll
The Washington Post 2026-02-24 20:30:43
Author: Scott Clement, Eric Lau, Isabelle Gibson
Immigration was the most divisive issue, with supporters calling it Trump’s best action and critics deeming it his worst. ... Read full article
NYC snowball fight leads to avalanche of political blame over police injuries
The Washington Post 2026-02-24 20:00:12
Author: Tim Craig
What started as a joyous snowball fight Monday in New York City morphed into a political tempest after residents began pelting police officers with snow and ice. ... Read full article
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign amid affair allegations
CNN 2026-02-24 19:32:24
Author: Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, Alison Main
Embattled Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales told CNN on Tuesday he would not resign amid allegations that he had an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide, while he declined to answer repeated questions about whether the accusations are true. ... Read full article
Driver admits causing death of Willingham mother pushing pram
BBC News 2026-02-24 19:22:21.5510112
Author: BBC News
Rebecca Ableman was struck on the head by crane equipment dangling from a lorry, a court hears. ... Read full article
Kash Patel’s use of jet delayed FBI team’s mass shooting response, whistleblower tells top senator
MS Now 2026-02-24 19:15:09
Author: Carol Leonnig, Ken Dilanian
Sen. Richard Durbin says FBI director’s “misplaced priorities” led to the delayed response to the Brown University shooting in December. ... Read full article
Missing Epstein files include interviews with alleged Trump accuser
MS Now 2026-02-24 19:04:19
Author: Lisa Rubin, Mychael Schnell
A woman who came forward in July 2019 to accuse Jeffrey Epstein of assaulting and raping her several times in the 1980s, beginning when she was just 13, is also a Trump accuser featured in the Epstein files. ... Read full article
Platner holds double-digit lead on Mills, Collins in Maine Senate race: Poll
The Hill 2026-02-24 18:53:19
Author: Caroline Vakil
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner (D) holds comfortable double-digit leads over both Maine governor and Senate candidate Janet Mills (D) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), according to a new poll. A University of New Hampshire Survey Center Pine Tree S… ... Read full article
Mandelson's lawyers say he was arrested over 'baseless' claim he was a flight risk
BBC News 2026-02-24 18:37:23.8151515
Author: BBC News
The peer's lawyers say there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK. ... Read full article
What four years of war shows about Ukraine — and faltering American leadership
MS Now 2026-02-24 18:09:29
Author: Alexander Vindman
Alexander Vindman: Washington policymakers forget at our peril: Chaos abroad never stays abroad. ... Read full article
Georgia school shooter’s father asked daughter to ‘cover for him,’ teen testifies
CNN 2026-02-24 17:05:23
Author: Eric Levenson, Ray Sanchez
The day of his teenage son’s deadly rampage at a Georgia high school, Colin Gray asked his daughter to “cover for him” if investigators questioned her about what he knew leading up to the shooting, the girl testified Tuesday at her father’s murder trial. ... Read full article
Live updates: Trump ready to tout busy first year in State of the Union
The Hill 2026-02-24 17:05:19
Author: The Hill Staff
President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term to Congress on Tuesday night, after rolling out an ambitious agenda with a mixed record of wins and losses. He’s already said it will be a “long speech” “President Trump… ... Read full article
Cornyn: Democrat winning Senate race in Texas would be ‘first crack in the red wall’
The Hill 2026-02-24 16:55:12
Author: Julia Mueller
Republican Sen. John Cornyn on Monday said a Democrat taking his Texas seat would be “the first crack in the red wall” as he raises alarm about the state’s competitive GOP primary. The incumbent said that either Democrat contender — James Talarico or Rep. Jas… ... Read full article
Pentagon threatens to make Anthropic a pariah if it refuses to drop AI guardrails
CNN 2026-02-24 16:38:32
Author: Hadas Gold
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei a Friday deadline to comply with demands to peel back safeguards on its AI model or risk losing a Pentagon contract. ... Read full article
Supreme Court says US Postal Service can't be sued
Associated Press 2026-02-24 16:33:08
Author: Mark Sherman
A divided Supreme Court has ruled that Americans can’t sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail. By a 5-4 vote Tuesday, the justices ruled against Texas landlord Lebene Konan, who alleges her mail was intentionally … ... Read full article
Wall Street Journal: ‘Smart play’ would have been for Trump to forgo, pause new tariffs
The Hill 2026-02-24 15:20:42
Author: Dominick Mastrangelo
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board criticized President Trump’s trade policies earlier this week, mocking his reaction to a Supreme Court ruling last week that went against his sweeping tariffs on foreign goods. “Well, that will show the Supreme Court … ... Read full article
The killing of Mexican drug lord El Mencho: How it unfolded
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-24 14:45:39
Author: Al Jazeera and Agencies
A major cartel boss is dead. How did Mexican forces locate and kill El Mencho, the country’s most notorious drug lord? ... Read full article
Paramount submits a new offer for Warner Bros in fight with Netflix for storied studio
Associated Press 2026-02-24 14:40:57
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $31 per share, potentially setting the stage for a fresh bidding war with Netflix over the future of the Hollywood giant. The company previously offered $30 per share whe… ... Read full article
AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
CNN 2026-02-24 14:30:33
Author: Hadas Gold
Just weeks after its AI tools shook software stocks, Anthropic is pushing even deeper into the workplace. The company is updating its Claude AI helper to perform better at tasks within specific jobs, such as design, human resources and wealth management roles… ... Read full article
Spanberger gives Democrats' rebuttal to Trump's State of the Union
Associated Press 2026-02-24 13:07:37
Author: Joey Cappelletti
Democrats hope Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger can deliver a forceful response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address that sharpens their message heading into the midterm elections. Spanberger flipped a Republican-held office by focusing on l… ... Read full article
Israeli forces fired over 900 bullets to kill Gaza medics in 2025: Report
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-24 12:52:34
Author: Mohammad Mansour
Investigation reveals Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at aid workers before executing survivors in Gaza. ... Read full article
