U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Dem rising star's SOTU rebuttal ripped by conservatives: ‘Anyone who claims she is a “moderate" is a liar’
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces conservative backlash on social media after her State of the Union rebuttal, with critics slamming her policies.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Larry Summers Will Resign From Harvard After Jeffrey Epstein Revelations
Mr. Summers, former president of the school, had stepped back from teaching after documents showed a closer relationship to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. He will leave at the end of the academic year.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Trump’s former Ukraine envoy criticizes US abstention on UN peace vote
Trump's former Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg criticizes U.S. abstention on U.N. peace resolution, asking if four years of war and civilian suffering aren't "enough."
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Liberal pundits compare Trump SOTU to game show, call section honoring Americans 'circus entertainer part'
Liberal pundits on CNN and MSNBC compared Trump's State of the Union speech to a "game show" after he awarded medals during his lengthy address.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 WATCH: Good Samaritans help rescue kidnapped toddler
A convenience store security guard and a moving crew helped authorities in Arizona locate a missing 2-year-old thanks to an Amber Alert that had been issued for the girl.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Johnny Gaudreau's widow 'thankful' for way Team USA men's hockey honored late husband
Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, reflected on what it meant to her as Team USA honored her husband's memory throughout the Olympics.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Scoop: Trump brings Big Tech to White House to curb power costs amid AI boom
President Donald Trump announces major tech companies must provide their own power for new AI data centers during White House meeting in March with Secretary Chris Wright.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 US women's hockey gold medalists return to PWHL action: When do they play?
The Team USA women's hockey gold medalists will be back in action soon after their Olympic triumph. Most players are going back to the Professional Women's Hockey League.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 US men's hockey gold medalists return to NHL action: When do they play?
Team USA men's hockey members will be back in action after winning the gold medal against Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The NHL resumes the season on Wednesday.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 The biggest omissions in Trump’s State of the Union — and why they matter in 2026
Trump's State of the Union promoted new policies on retirement savings and ethics while touting economic growth and border security achievements.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Supreme Court intervenes in case where private ICE contractor forced detainees to clean common areas
Supreme Court allows lawsuit against private prison company to proceed, rejecting GEO Group's immunity claim over alleged forced labor practices.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Larry Summers quits teaching at Harvard after Epstein probe
Last year, Summers expressed "regret" over his links with Epstein, while addressing Harvard students.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 JD Vance spearheads 'war on fraud,' promises to root out taxpayer money 'stolen' by illegal immigrants
JD Vance outlines his role leading Trump's "war on fraud" targeting alleged misuse of federal programs by illegal aliens on Medicaid and fraudulent daycare centers.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Team USA's gold medal triumph over Canada sets viewership record
Team USA's overtime victory over Canada in the Olympic gold medal match drew massive numbers and was the most-watched pre-9 a.m. ET sporting event in U.S. history.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Martin Short's daughter Katherine's cause of death revealed
Martin Short's daughter Katherine died by suicide at 42, medical examiner confirms. The comedian has postponed his comedy tour with Steve Martin.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Ex-Head of San Francisco Homeless Nonprofit Is Charged With Misusing Over $1 Million
Gwendolyn Westbrook, who led the United Council of Human Services, misappropriated public funds for her own use, prosecutors said.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Spent Millions on Attack Ads Against Jasmine Crockett
Gov. Greg Abbott hopes the ads featuring the Democrat will galvanize Republican voter turnout in November.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 WATCH: Nate Bargatze talks new game show
The Grammy-winning comedian discusses his new show, "The Greatest Average American," which he hosts on ABC.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 In N.C. Senate Race, Democrats Bet Roy Cooper Can Beat Trump’s Endorsement
The race is one of a handful of competitive Senate elections this year, but Democrats seem most confident about North Carolina, partly because their candidate, former Gov. Roy Cooper, has never been beaten.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 WATCH: Singing mailman goes viral
Lavonte Harvey loves singing while delivering mail in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, and a woman asked him to sing for her grandmother who recently lost her husband of 50 years after hearing him.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast
With prediction markets booming, so have concerns about insider trading. Now, Kalshi has disclosed its first public actions against accounts suspected of trading on confidential information.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers
Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 Fact-checking Trump's State of the Union address
Throughout Trump's remarks Tuesday, ABC News is live fact-checking some of the president's statements for exaggerations, falsehoods and points that need more context.
U.S. NewsFebruary 25, 2026 WATCH: Conan O'Brien gears up for the Oscars
O'Brien will take to the state to host the Academy Awards on March 15.