U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Pro-Trump attorneys push EO that would give Trump wide power over elections: Sources
A group of pro-Trump lawyers is circulating a draft of an emergency executive order that would give President Trump sweeping power over voting, sources tell ABC News.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says
A US District Judge denied a preservation group's effort to put a pause on construction
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 The Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Explained
An inquiry into scams involving money slated for social services has deepened over the years. It also is at the center of several recent domestic decisions by the Trump administration.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Denver mayor orders ICE agents detained if they ‘assault or shoot’ residents
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced an executive order directing city authorities to detain ICE agents using excessive force during immigration operations.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks
Iran United States talks in Geneva concluded Thursday with the next round set for Vienna, according to Iranian officials, as both sides work toward a nuclear deal.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Eileen Gu posts picture with Caitlin Clark, prompting mixed reactions amid skier's Team China controversy
Eileen Gu and Caitlin Clark were photographed together at Milan Fashion Week, sparking mixed reactions on social media after the Olympic skier's recent gold medal win for Team China.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 WATCH: Skier dangles from lift at California mountain resort
Frightening moments were captured on camera at a California ski resort as fellow skiers held on to a woman dangling from a lift.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?
The Trump administration came under fire for an operation that turned lethal and politically toxic. But the show of force may also have had a bigger purpose: to serve as a warning.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Team USA legend Mike Eruzione reacts to backlash of Olympic gold team: 'Shut up and enjoy what they did'
Mike Eruzione spoke in support of the 2026 Olympic hockey team after it drew criticism for visiting the White House after winning its first gold medal since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice."
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Utah mom in upscale ski community killed husband to fund romance and lavish lifestyle, DA says
Prosecutors say Kouri Richins poisoned husband for $2M insurance and new life with boyfriend. Defense claims accidental overdose in Utah murder trial.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder
A Travis County district attorney is facing new scrutiny for allegedly freeing a career criminal charged with murdering a father of five.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Tampa airport issues pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy
Tampa International Airport sparked a viral controversy with a lighthearted X post about "banning pajamas" at the airport, igniting a heated social media debate.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Government Still Building Case for U.S.S. Cole Trial 25 Years After Attack
Prosecutors are scrambling to shore up the case from adverse judicial rulings. Defense lawyers say they are not ready for trial.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 NASA lost a lunar spacecraft one day after launch. A new report details what went wrong
Why did a $72 million mission to study water on the moon fail so soon after launch? A new NASA report has the answer.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Shia LaBeouf runs from courthouse after posting $100K bond in New Orleans Mardi Gras battery case
Shia LaBeouf faces $100,000 bond and rehab order after allegedly assaulting multiple people during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Actor has been charged with battery.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr serious about NFL return after retiring last year: report
Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr reportedly is serious about returning to the NFL after retiring from football last season, and said he has already turned down a couple of teams.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Dan Duckhorn, Who Transformed Napa Valley Merlot, Is Dead At 87
A founder of Duckhorn Vineyards, a California winemaker, Mr. Duckhorn transformed merlot from a blending grape into a premier American variety.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 JONATHAN TURLEY: Jack Smith’s secret surveillance of Patel and Wiles should alarm us all
It's alarming to learn that former Special Counsel Jack Smith targeted Trump allies Kash Patel and Susie Wiles with secret surveillance orders in 2022-2023.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 ICE agents misrepresented themselves to arrest a student at Columbia, lawyers say
Columbia University says federal immigration agents entered a residence hall under the guise of searching for a missing person and then arrested Ellie Aghayeva, a student from Azerbaijan.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Columbia University student detained by federal agents in dorm to be released: Mayor
A Columbia University student was detained by Department of Homeland Security agents after they allegedly made "misrepresentations" to enter a dorm, the school said.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 David Spade claims Disney ‘rat f---ed’ him on salary for animated classic
David Spade reveals Disney allegedly paid him just $75,000 for "Emperor's New Groove" while other animated movie stars reportedly earned millions.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Washington Post editor acknowledges concern over possible 'death spiral' at newspaper after major layoffs
The Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray defended recent significant layoffs at the paper, citing declining revenues and subscription losses.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Oregon Dems block effort to alert ICE before illegal immigrant murderers are released
Oregon Democrats unanimously rejected a proposal requiring ICE notification when illegal immigrants convicted of violent felonies are released from prison.
U.S. NewsFebruary 26, 2026 Nancy Guthrie neighbors' Ring camera captures vehicles on possible route from crime scene
Three weeks after Nancy Guthrie's suspected Tucson abduction, no suspects identified. Neighbors provide Ring footage that police hadn't collected yet.