PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Majorities back Trump on deportations, but oppose methods: Survey
A majority of Americans in a new survey said they support President Trump’s deportation agenda broadly, but not necessarily the methods used to enact it. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Thursday, found that 61 percent of U.S. adults support deporting undocumented immigrations. Just under 40 percent
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 FDA announces recall of cottage cheese sold at Walmart in 24 states
Cottage cheese sold at Walmart stores in 24 state is being recalled over concerns that liquid dairy ingredients used in the items may not being fully pasteurized, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 The US must act now to secure the Baltic from Russia
A comprehensive Baltic Sea strategy has the potential to advance U.S. security interests and counter malign influence from Russia.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 World Economic Forum chief resigns after Epstein ties revealed
Børge Brende resigned as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) amid revelations regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Brende wrote in a WEF release he decided to step down “after careful consideration” from a role he has occupied since 2017. He did not mention the late convicted sex o
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Most doubt Trump judgment on use of military force abroad amid Iran tensions: Poll
A majority of Americans doubt President Trump’s judgment when it comes to using military force abroad, even as many say they are concerned about the threat Iran’s nuclear program poses to the U.S., according to a new survey. The latest AP-NORC Research Center poll, released Thursday, found that 48 p
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Live updates: US, Iran look for common ground in Geneva talks; Hillary Clinton faces Epstein questions
Trump administration envoys are in Geneva for another round of critical talks with Iranian and Omani officials on the Islamic republic’s nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he was hoping for “productive” conversations and that “diplomacy is always on the table.” Oman’s for
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 DOJ reviewing whether any Epstein records withheld after reports of missing Trump-related documents
The Justice Department will review whether it failed to publish several documents in the Epstein files after various media outlets reported several records related to accusations made against President Trump were removed from the tranche. The documents in question relate to accusations made by a wom
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Minneapolis chaos reveals a malevolent confusion over the First Amendment
Blocking roads, vandalism, spitting, inciting violence, trespassing and interfering with law enforcement officers are not OK. Actions are not the expression of dissent. This should be simple enough to understand.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Gillibrand wants $130B tariff refund for Americans
New York Democratic leaders are demanding that President Donald Trump refund billions of dollars to small businesses and consumers after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his global tariffs were illegal.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Blue state public health cuts don’t ‘own the libs’ — they endanger us all
It carries consequences that will reverberate far beyond the borders of the blue states the administration seems so eager to penalize.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 4 killed in speedboat were trying to infiltrate Cuba, officials say
The Cuban government said late Wednesday that the 10 individuals involved in a confrontation with the island’s border security officers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. attempting to infiltrate the country. The government said the majority of those onboard the boat “have a known history of crimi
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Trump admin weighs requiring banks to collect citizenship info: Reports
Such a decision could ultimately have banks requesting additional documentation, such as passports, from customers.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 ‘Home Improvement’ star Zachery Ty Bryan sentenced to 16 months in jail
"Home Improvement" actor Zachery Ty Bryan was sentenced to over a year in jail for driving under the influence.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Relocation threats shouldn’t stop California from taxing billionaires
The evidence we have available today suggests that wealthy people do not move in droves when lawmakers raise their taxes.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 US women’s hockey team captain: Trump joke ‘distasteful’
Hilary Knight, the captain of the gold medal-winning U.S. women’s hockey team, said Wednesday that President Trump’s “distasteful” joke about her squad should not overshadow their accomplishments. “I just thought the joke was distasteful and unfortunate, and I think just the way women are represent
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Falling crime and a strong border haven’t lifted Trump’s ratings — why not?
Most Americans are not blind to improvement. But acknowledgment is not the same as trust.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Instagram launches new tool alerting parents about suicide, self-harm searches
Instagram is launching a new tool that will alert parents if their teens repeatedly try to search for terms associated with suicide and self-harm on the platform. The tool, which will roll out in the U.S. and several other countries next week, will flag for parents if their children conduct multiple
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Orban and Fico: Putin’s NATO pawns
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban — fighting for his political life ahead of Hungary’s April 12 elections — is once again attacking Ukraine. This time, he is callously blackmailing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by refusing to backstop Ukraine’s electrical grid if needed, unless Kyiv agr
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Trump keeps world guessing on Iran
President Trump is pushing for a diplomatic solution with Iran while also warning of potential military action, as high-stakes talks take place in Geneva with the clock ticking on a potential deal.
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 ‘El Mencho’ killing signals volatile new chapter in Mexico’s drug war
The killing of one of Mexico’s most notorious drug kingpins over the weekend signals the start of a more forceful chapter in the country’s war against drug cartels, as President Trump has pressured Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to take the fight to powerful criminal syndicates. The high-stakes
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Trump adds pressure on Thune to pass voting bill despite ‘talking filibuster’ misgivings
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is coming under fresh pressure to act on the GOP’s voter ID legislation after President Trump prodded him to pass the bill during the State of the Union address Tuesday. The GOP leader has been the focus of sustained calls from House Republicans and conserv
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Where redistricting battles stand in key states as midterms ramp up
Several court challenges, roadblocks in Maryland’s upper chamber and a late special legislative session in Florida are injecting uncertainty into a handful of states looking to pass new congressional maps ahead of November’s midterms, as both Democrats and Republicans look to clinch the House majori
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 High school walkouts over ICE stir debates among parents, officials
Parents and some elected officials are cheering on high school students participating in anti-immigration enforcement walkouts over the past two months, while others have safety concerns about so many teenagers leaving school grounds. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), whose state has seen hund
PoliticsFebruary 26, 2026 Slater’s departure at DOJ signals new era for antitrust under Trump
The abrupt departure of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) top antitrust enforcer is raising questions about the Trump administration’s approach to major anti-monopoly cases and controversial mergers. Gail Slater announced her plans to resign earlier this month after less than a year leading the DOJ’