Trump holds the match to sport's greatest political powder keg
Forget golf's Ryder Cup and ice hockey at the Winter Olympics, the US president's biggest sporting showcase is yet to come.
Oliver Brown / Sydney Morning Herald | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:56:02
House Dems project midterm optimism at annual policy retreat following State of the Union
House Democrats hammered home economic concerns ahead of 2026 elections at their annual policy conference, the day after President Trump's State of the Union.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:53:57
Trump Gives Oxygen to SAVE America Act in SOTU
After President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address, congressional Republicans have a clear homework assignment from the White House-to pass the SAVE America Act,... Read More The post Trump Gives Oxygen to SAVE America Act in SOTU appeared first on The Daily Signal .
George Caldwell / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:51:40
Zelensky speaks with Trump, says talks should lead to leaders' meeting with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he and US President Donald Trump agreed that the next session of trilateral talks in March on a war settlement should lead to a meeting of the countries' leaders. Zelensky, speaking after a phone conversation with Trump, said the three-sided talks with ...
Reuters / South China Morning Post | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:44:30
Trump admin won't let Venezuela pay for Maduro's legal fees, his lawyer says
The deposed Venezuelan leader's lawyer said in a letter that his client cannot afford counsel.
Erica Orden / Politico | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:43:49
The Great Hope of the Democratic Party Just Released a New Memoir. We're Doomed.
If nothing else, the book is good for a game of politician-memoir bingo.
Scaachi Koul / Moneybox | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:41:49
US Wins Hockey Gold. Canadians and Journalists Hardest Hit.
Usually if I don't get on a story in a day, the opportunity is lost. Not so with the US hockey gold medal. Mainly because Trump. Because isn't it always? One striking thing has been what bad sports and sore losers the Canadians have been. Nothing but excuses. "Game was ...
cpirrong / Streetwise Professor | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:31:33
The State of Trump
US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address showed a man who is stuck, exhausted, and out of options. To move beyond the current system of competitive authoritarianism to full-blow fascism, he must give the country a war that it does not want, and then win - but that ...
Timothy Snyder / Project Syndicate | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:04:53
Trump's new retirement plan builds on a bipartisan model
In a Trump-proposed plan, private-sector workers without employer-sponsored plans could save in a 401(k) with a government match of up to $1,000 per year. The idea in his State of the Union speech builds on a Biden-era effort.
Laurent Belsie / Christian Science Monitor | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:04:30
Adhésion l'UE : l'Ukraine mise sur la fenêtre entre les élections hongroises et françaises
Kiev souhaite que son adhésion l'UE en 2027 soit mentionnée dans tout accord de paix négocié par Donald Trump.
Zoya Sheftalovich / Politico | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:03:11
The State of the Union: Trump Comeback is Bigger than the Biden Setback
The American story is one of resilient comebacks. And as we celebrate our 250th year as a nation under the leadership of President Donald Trump,... Read More The post The State of the Union: Trump Comeback is Bigger than the Biden Setback appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Kelly Loeffler / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:44:07
Zelensky, Trump discuss upcoming meeting between US, Ukrainian delegations in Geneva
According to Vladimir Zelensky, US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son in law Jared Kushner also joined the call
Tass | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:27:38
For America's 250th, Should the Coin of Trump's Realm Be Gold?
A federally appointed committee is pushing back on plans to mint gold currency depicting President Trump.
Dan Barry / NY Times | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:22:13
Trump Proposed a New Retirement Plan for With Up to a $1,000 Match. What to Know.
An existing law could help create new retirement savings plans for people who lack them. But there may be income restrictions on any match.
Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard / NY Times | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:11:42
US Coal and Gas Plant Closures Delayed
The pivot away from fossil-fueled power generation in the United States is stalling due to the Trump energy policy, increased power usage, and the fear of electricity shortages and blackouts. According to the Energy Information Administration, via Reuters, US power plants scheduled to close in 2026 could stay online longer, ...
Andrew Topf / Oil Price | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:00:00
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos to visit White House Thursday to discuss Warner Bros. bid
Top of the agenda: Netflix's bid for the media giant and President Donald Trump's demand that Netflix fire board member Susan Rice.
YASMIN KHORRAM / Politico | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:59:26
Meanwhile on Diego Garcia...
(don't tell P.M. Starmer) First up, via Guido Fawkes:WATCH: Chagossian First Minister Misley Mandarin has - from the new settlement on the Chagos archipelago - given Donald Trump formal permission to strike Iran from Diego Garcia.He says: "We, the people of the Chagos Islands, give our blessing for the United ...
climateer / Climateer Investing | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:54:00
Businesses Push for Tariff Refunds as Trump Aides Hint at Fight to Come
By the president's own admission, it could be years before the matter is settled, even though the administration previously indicated it would pay.
Tony Romm / NY Times | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:53:21
Cuban Coast Guard Kills 4 Americans in Move Sure to Piss Off Trump
Cuban officials have confirmed that the country's Border Guard troops killed four people aboard a speedboat registered in Florida Wednesday morning. The boat was one nautical mile from a small island northeast of Cuba when Cuban troops approached the speedboat, requesting identification for venturing into Cuban territory. As it drew ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:46:17
Australia news LIVE: Trade minister says government will fight Trump tariffs; Families of Australian diplomats directed to leave Israel and Lebanon amid heightening tensions
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
Emily Kaine / Sydney Morning Herald | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:45:47
Biden-Appointed Judge's Blistering Rebuke Could Change Trump's Deportation Strategy
A Biden-appointed federal judge on Wednesday revoked the Trump administration's policy of deporting illegal immigrants to places other than their country of origin. U.S. District... Read More The post Biden-Appointed Judge's Blistering Rebuke Could Change Trump's Deportation Strategy appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Fred Lucas / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:45:00
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos to visit White House for talks on WBD deal, report says
The reported visit is scheduled just days after President Donald Trump demanded that Netflix immediately fire one of its board members, Susan Rice.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:43:23
Trump Team Cites Executive Privilege to Save Tulsi Gabbard's Butt
The Trump administration is blocking Congress from seeing the classified intelligence report that prompted a whistleblower complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The Wall Street Journal reports that Gabbard's office emailed Democratic congressional staffers on February 13 and said it couldn't send the unredacted intelligence behind the complaint, ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:39:29
Judge Strikes Down Sinister Trump Tactic to Fast-Track Deportations
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy on Wednesday joined a growing list of federal judges ruling that the Trump administration's mass deportation tactics are illegal and unconstitutional. Murphy was the judge for a class action lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security "on behalf of migrants facing deportation to countries ...
Finn Hartnett / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:33:09
[Eugene Volokh] "The New Global Tariffs Are Also Unlawful," by Philip Zelikow
A very interesting article by my Hoover Institution colleague Philip Zelikow, who is an emeritus history professor (mostly specializing in the history of American foreign affairs) at the University of Virginia, but also a lawyer; here are the introductory paragraphs: On February 20, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's ...
Eugene Volokh / Volokh Conspiracy | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:30:51
Trump Wants to Deport Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and ... Robert De Niro?
The White House's next immigration target: a pair of Democratic lawmakers and famed actor Robert De Niro. The Academy Award-winning performer headlined Defiance.org 's "State of the Swamp" counter-address Tuesday evening, speaking to America at the same time that the president appealed to both chambers of Congress. But De Niro's ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:29:25
Trump Staffer Seems to Be MAGA Influencer Behind Deranged X Account
The person behind the massive, deeply biased MAGA X account appears to actually be White House staffer Garrett Wade, according to recent reporting from Wired . Wired revealed that one of Wade's phone numbers was connected to the "Johnny MAGA" account, and a source later corroborated that information. The account, ...
Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:20:37
Top Dems reportedly work to sabotage bill to stop Trump Iran war
Top US Democrats are reportedly working behind the scenes to stop a vote that would force them to go on the record about whether they support a Trump administration attack on Iran. As the president amasses an armada in the Middle East in apparent preparation for an unauthorized military action, ...
Stephen Prager / Asia Times | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:06:10
The Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling Changes Little
The US Supreme Court's ruling on Donald Trump's tariffs may modify the legal facade of US trade policy, as well as produce a brief surge of imports into the United States. But, ultimately, it is unlikely to reduce the overall height or significantly alter the country composition of US trade ...
Shang-Jin Wei / Project Syndicate | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:04:45
Trump's SOTU: The Golden Age as Its Own Evidence
On Sept. 26, 1960, something strange and irreversible happened to American politics: Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy faced each other in the first televised... Read More The post Trump's SOTU: The Golden Age as Its Own Evidence appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Allen Mendenhall / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00
Iran Accuses US, Israel of Using Nazi Tactics to Spread 'Big Lies' Ahead of Negotiations
The Trump administration is employing "Nazi" propaganda tactics to spread "big lies" about the Iranian regime, a senior Iranian official claimed one day before scheduled... Read More The post Iran Accuses US, Israel of Using Nazi Tactics to Spread 'Big Lies' Ahead of Negotiations appeared first on The Daily Signal ...
Virginia Allen / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:47:59
Big Tech companies to meet Trump at White House to sign pledge on data center power costs
The companies attending the March 4 meeting include Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI, a White House official confirmed.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:40:32
Trump To Allow Private Cuban Companies To Buy Fuel But Block The Regime
The Trump administration plans to allow energy companies to sell fuel to private Cuban businesses while maintaining a strict blockade on the Cuban government. The policy shift aims to alleviate a worsening humanitarian and energy crisis on the island by distinguishing between the Cuban people and the regime. The U.S. ...
Alex Kimani / Oil Price | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:00
Democrats probe missing files alleging Trump link to Epstein
Garcia says justice department appears to have broken law requiring disclosure of all unclassified material in case
FT | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:26:45
Iran calls Trump's comment about Tehran's nuclear ambitions 'empty chatter'
Esmaeil Kousari, General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said that before the February 26 negotiations on the nuclear dossier in Geneva Iran must maintain a high degree of readiness and "constantly monitor the actions of the enemy"
Tass | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:13:05
Republican Leaders Continue Apace
Punchbowl News: "Now that the dust has settled on President Donald Trump's State of the Union, Republicans have come to a quick conclusion: They're just going to go about their business as planned." "In the 107-minute address, Trump didn't direct Congress to do much of anything, which is quite unusual ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:10:11
There Is No Military Solution to Mexico's Cartel Problem
Crime groups operate less like nations and more like banks.
Antonio De Loera-Brust / Foreign Policy | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:07:49
When Caring Becomes Counterculture
Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts On this week's episode of The David Frum Show, Atlantic staff writer David Frum opens with his take on President Trump's reaction to a recent Supreme Court defeat on tariffs, arguing that the real issue is not ...
David Frum / The Atlantic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00
5 takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address
Democrats are nipping at the heels of the incumbent Republicans for control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:55:46
Trump's SOTU Was a Defiant Commitment to American Self-Rule Over Ideology
What is the state of the union in the 250th year of America's independence? Seeing the country's strength and prosperity today, the signers of the... Read More The post Trump's SOTU Was a Defiant Commitment to American Self-Rule Over Ideology appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Daniel McCarthy / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:45:00
Epstein Files Are Missing Claim Against Trump
"The vast trove of documents released by the Justice Department from its investigations into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein failed to include some key materials related to a woman who made an accusation against President Trump," the New York Times reports. "The materials are FBI memos summarizing interviews the ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:33:42
Trumponomics: Over a year into 2nd term, Donald's economic policy shows mixed results
US President Donald Trump's second term sees a mixed economic picture: strong growth and tech investment clash with stalled job gains and inflation worries. Supreme Court's tariff ruling adds uncertainty. While manufacturing output rises, factory jobs decline. Affordability remains a concern for households despite overall economic momentum.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:29:56
Spy Agency Blocks Congress From Gabbard Intelligence
"The Trump administration told Congress it won't share with lawmakers the classified intelligence that led to a whistleblower complaint against U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard, citing presidential claims of executive privilege," the Wall Street Journal reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:15:01
Promises Made, Promises Kept: The Return of an America First Future
When presidents stand before a joint session of Congress, they like to declare that "The state of our union is strong." President Donald Trump can... Read More The post Promises Made, Promises Kept: The Return of an America First Future appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Greg Sindelar / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:15:00
WAS DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION A POLITICAL VARIETY SHOW?
Reaction to President Donald Trump's record setting longest-in-history 2026 State of the Union address is coming in. Most reviews are decided negative. Many analysts believe the poll will do little to lift his sagging poll numbers. Several have said it was more of a political variety show than a State ...
JOE GANDELMAN, Editor-In-Chief / Moderate Voice | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:11:09
STAT+: HHS adviser hopes prior authorization reform happens in 'double-digit months,' not years
A top federal health official said he hopes the Trump administration's efforts to whittle down the insurance industry's use of prior authorizations will produce results "in double-digit months" instead of...
Chelsea Cirruzzo / Stats | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:09:44
Trump tries to reset in State of Union
Taipei Times | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:07:21
Trump's Surgeon General Pick Panics When Asked if Flu Vaccine Is Safe
It's unsurprising, but disappointing nonetheless: The president's pick for surgeon general is a vaccine skeptic. During her Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, Casey Means was caught in a bind between party loyalty and medical truth after Senator Tim Kaine repeatedly asked her about a CBS article in which Health Secretary Robert ...
Finn Hartnett / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:02:39
Will the Trump Administration Pay the Tariff Refunds It Promised?
It said that if it lost in court, it would refund companies that paid unlawful tariffs. Now it says the process could take years.
Eric Boehm / Hit & Run | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:06
A $100 million crypto campaign fund with a pro-Trump vibe so far failed to show up
The Fellowship political action committee promised $100 million, with reports that Tether may have been tied as a backer, but the fund has so far delivered zero.
Jesse Hamilton / CoinDesk | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00
US issues new sanctions as it dials up pressure on Iran
Washington penalties target oil vessels as Trump administration intensifies 'maximum pressure' campaign against Tehran.
Al Jazeera | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:54:09
The Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling and the New Risk Regime
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs, striking down the reciprocal, fentanyl, and regimes enacted under the law. President Trump responded with a new blanket tariff - first 10%, then 15% - reviving trade ...
Sage Advisory / ETF Trends | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:54:04
The Toxic State of Trump's Union
On Tuesday night, Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address. On Wednesday morning, I have an unsophisticated analysis of an unsophisticated speech: I fucking hate this guy. We can try to top each other with clever ways to communicate our disgust, but the president is really just a ...
Ana Marie Cox / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:52:55
Donald Trump could face 'huge setback' in just MONTHS after ex-aide issues warning to President
Donald Trump's former national security adviser has pinpointed a potential "huge setback" for the US President in months. Last night, the President hailed a "turnaround for the ages" under his rule during the annual State of the Union address at the US Capitol. The annual speech, traditionally used by presidents ...
Susanna Siddell / GB News | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:52:49
Trump's SOTU: Celebrating America and Its Heroes
America has much to be proud and many heroes to be thankful for. President Donald Trump took the opportunity during his State of the Union... Read More The post Trump's SOTU: Celebrating America and Its Heroes appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Brent Sadler / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:50:00
Demonstrators in frog costumes protest Trump's State of the Union
As Trump delivered his State of the Union address, demonstrators dressed in frog costumes protested in the streets.
Al Jazeera | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:48:33
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle partner with World Health Organisation despite Donald Trump decision
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have partnered up with the World Health Organisation (WHO) despite Donald Trump's decision to take the US out of the United Nations agency. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live in Montecito, California, have joined the group while on a two-day visit to Jordan. ...
Lewis Henderson / GB News | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:47:29
Lucky Winner Mike Johnson Gets Dream Trip to State of the Union
What a lucky man Mike Johnson was! Through no merit of his own, but some wonderful act of Providence, he got to sit in one of two Big Chairs behind the president in a nice room full of wood paneling while the president delivered the State of the Union address! ...
Alexandra Petri / The Atlantic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:36:00
MoveOn's Tiny Anti-SOTU Has Hecklers Louder Than the Whole Tiny Crowd
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION-Hecklers appeared to make more noise than attendees at an anti-Trump rally sponsored by left-wing group MoveOn and featuring former MSNBC... Read More The post MoveOn's Tiny Anti-SOTU Has Hecklers Louder Than the Whole Tiny Crowd appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Harold Hutchison / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00
Medal of Honor pilot was hit repeatedly by machine-gun fire during the Maduro raid, Trump says, revealing mission details
Trump revealed details of the US raid into Venezuela while awarding the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot.
Kelsey Baker / Business Insider | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:09:47
Quote of the Day
"You fat sorry sack of shit, people hate you!" - James Carville, riffing on Donald Trump for five minutes on his podcast.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:07:40
Goldman Sachs' top DEI executive exits for rival as Wall Street retreats from diversity under the Trump administration
Megan Hogan, a high-profile voice on Goldman's social impact initiatives, is headed to Morgan Stanley this spring, Business Insider has learned.
Reed Alexander / Business Insider | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:57:39
UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, after minister said it was
It come after a minister said the UK is discussing with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
BBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:48:47
Thanks to Trump, Xi Has Time on His Side With Taiwan
Beijing is less likely to risk an invasion while Trump is facilitating its pressure campaign against Taipei.
Ali Wyne / Foreign Policy | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:48:20
Mike Johnson Accidentally Admits Just How Weak Trump Is
House Speaker Mike Johnson let slip Tuesday night just how badly President Donald Trump needs Republicans to hold onto Congress. Following Trump's long State of the Union address, Johnson tried to maintain an upbeat mood about the administration, telling Newsmax, "He needs all four years, not just two, to fix ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:25:21
La menace Trump plane sur l'accord de libre-échange UE-Mexique
Les deux parties ont tout y gagner dans cet accord, mais elles risquent de contrarier Washington.
Carlo Martuscelli / Politico | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:21:07
Democrats counter Trump's proposal to limit institutional housing investors
A new bill from Sen. Elizabeth Warren targets investors who own 50-plus single-family homes, and breaks with a White House proposal.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:20:51
35 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady
Melania Trump's best looks as first lady balance professional style and chicness, but she has also worn some controversial outfits.
Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn / Business Insider | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:17:21
Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
BBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:16:33
Minneapolis Woman Detained by ICE Arrested Again at State of Union
Aliya Rahman probably thought she was done getting arrested when she attended Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. Rahman, a U.S. citizen with autism and a traumatic brain injury, was previously detained by ICE while on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis. After stopping her ...
Finn Hartnett / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:14:02
Labour Pauses Chagos Handover Deal For More Talks With US After Trump Outburst
Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:12:56
The 2026 Midterms: Trump's State of the Union marathon of greatest hits is unlikely to influence voters
Last night US President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union in six years. Peter Finn reflects on the lengthy speech, which included attacks on Democrats and several dubious or false claims, and concludes it will likely have little impact on the outcome of the 2026 midterms this ...
Blog Admin / USAPP | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:12:11
Economists and business leaders react to Trump's State of the Union address
Business leaders and top economists weighed in on Trump's inflation claims, tariff push, and his plan for a federally backed retirement savings plan.
Thibault Spirlet / Business Insider | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:11:10
Trump Briefly Lays Out Case for Possible Attack on Iran in State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the... Read More The post Trump Briefly Lays Out Case for Possible Attack on Iran in State of the Union appeared first on The Daily Signal ...
Patricia Zengerle / The Foundry | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:07:57
Democrats Win Three Big Elections During Trump's State of the Union
While President Trump ranted about tariffs, immigration, and hockey at his State of the Union address Tuesday night, Democrats were celebrating three local election victories in crucial swing states. Ana Tiburcio of Alleghany County and Jennifer Mazzocco of Lehigh County were electedPennsylvania state representatives on Tuesday, securing a Democratic majority ...
Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:02:01
Starmer pauses Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
President Trump has branded Starmer's deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a 'big mistake'
Athena Stavrou / The Independent | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:30
US ultimatum to Kiev could end conflict in one day - British politician
"Until Trump does that, the war will continue," Leader of the Workers Party of Britain George Galloway said
Tass | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:59:52
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We're reading about Trump's drug-price claims, a Novo deal for obesity drugs, and more
In his State of the Union address, President Trump claimed he had brought U.S. prescription drug costs from the highest in the world to the lowest
Ed Silverman / Stats | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:47:01
Trump's SOTU Lies
Plus: Entitlement reform, gas prices, the Reason SOTU drinking game, robo-vac spies, and more...
Peter Suderman / Hit & Run | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:42:17
Trump's State of the Union Was Long and Wrong
Susan Glasser: "You can't say we weren't warned. Donald Trump himself forecast the epic length of the State of the Union address that he planned to deliver to Congress on Tuesday evening... When it was all over, he was right about that: at a hundred and eight minutes, the speech ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:36:32
How Melania Trump's style has evolved, from her modeling days to first lady life
Melania Trump used to walk red carpets in sparkly, sheer outfits. As first lady, she embraces suits, high-fashion designers, and bold accessories.
Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn / Business Insider | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:35:24
How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance
When President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago, the Democrats seemed to be, as the meme would have it, "in disarray." They were lambasted for their disorganized responses to Trump - remember those little ping-pong paddles? But things were different this time. The opposition party seemed to be more ...
Christian Paz / Vox | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:33:06
Iran Accuses U.S. of Spreading 'Big Lies' After Trump's State of the Union Address
An Iranian official claimed the U.S. has engaged in a and campaign against Iran.
Tiago Ventura / Time | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:31:07
Canada approves all Gulfstream jets, 'backing down' to Trump's tariff threats
Canada's aviation regulator certified the remaining Gulfstream private jet models that US President Donald Trump asked it to approve, a move which let the White House claim a win in its trade dispute with Canada. The certifications of Gulfstream's GVIII-700 and GVIII-800 models, the largest business aircraft made by the ...
Bloomberg / South China Morning Post | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:08
Trump Voters Telling Pollsters They Never Voted for Him
Lakshya Jain: "There is a curious polling phenomenon where a nontrivial share of respondents falsely claim to have voted for the winner of the last election. Whether they're lying, misremembering, or rewriting history, 'winner's recall' is common enough that many reputable pollsters have observed it in past elections." "In our ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:29:47
Photos show every time Melania Trump has appeared at a public event during Donald Trump's second term
Melania Trump has kept busy this winter between the White House Christmas decorations and the premiere of her documentary, "Melania," in January.
Talia Lakritz / Business Insider | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:28:30
Chagos Islands deal bill paused for talks with US
A minister says the UK is discussing with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
BBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:23:04
Republican Roasted for Begging Trump to Sign His Tie After SOTU
The State of the Union address is an opportunity for all branches of government to convene over the most pressing issues of the year. But Republicans treated Donald Trump's sophomoric performance more like a rowdy sports game than a presidential appearance. Practically the entire caucus participated in the rah-rah, jeering ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:09:23
Trump's Speech Hit With Embarrassing Fact-Check From Own Website
In his State of the Union Tuesday night, Donald Trump claimed that he had secured $18 trillion in foreign investments for the U.S. But, his own website says that isn't true. "I secured commitments for more than $18 trillion, pouring in from all over the globe," Trump said in the ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:09:18
Trump's Childish State of the Union
President Trump's state of the union address last night was very like the man who delivered it: divisive, abusive, and childish. The speech turned reality on its head in many ways. A president who has enriched himself and his family by more than a billion dollars in his first few ...
David Frum / The Atlantic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:04:00
US tariffs could rise to 15% or more after supreme court blow, trade representative says
Jamieson Greer warns tariffs may climb from 10% after Trump imposed global levy amid US supreme court setback The US tariff rate for some countries will go up to 15% or higher from the newly-imposed 10%, Jamieson Greer, the US trade representative, said on Wednesday, without naming any specific trading ...
Guardian staff and agencies / Guardian | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:46:02
European defense companies should step up collaboration to fix 'fragmented' sector, Leonardo CEO tells CNBC
The European defense landscape remains Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani told CNBC.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:35:05
The Trump Administration Can't Kill Black History Month
All that's left of T. J. Semmes Elementary School is the scattered slabs of the building's brick foundation. The otherwise empty lot on the corner of Jourdan Avenue and North Rampart Street, in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, is covered in clovers and dandelions, and surrounded by barbed-wire ...
Clint Smith / The Atlantic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00
Trump's State of the Union, Lowe's earnings, Panera Bread's value menu and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:21:11
FBI Interviewed Trump Accuser, Epstein Files Show
maoxian / Maoxian | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:17:17
What Russia Really Thinks About Trump
The U.S. president believes Russia him, but Kremlin-controlled media have turned him into a joke.
Alexey Kovalev / Foreign Policy | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:17:07
What Trump Did (and Didn't) Say in the State of the Union Speech
The president boasted about a strong economy in his State of the Union address. But he spent less time on a potential weakness, affordability.
Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O'Keefe, Ian Mount and Benjamin Weiser / NY Times | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:16:58
DOJ removed, withheld Epstein files related to accusations about Trump : NPR
maoxian / Maoxian | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:15:24
Anthropic vs the Pentagon: Why AI firm is taking on Trump administration
Anthropic was the first AI developer to be used in classified operations by the US Defense Department.
Al Jazeera | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:05:27
Could Viktor Orbán Lose in April?
Before Donald Trump arrived on the scene in the United States, Viktor Orbán's Hungary had already heralded the rise of populist illiberalism and the new far right. That is why all who seek to prevent or escape strongman rule will be watching the upcoming parliamentary election closely.
Zselyke Csaky / Project Syndicate | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:04:45
Breaking down the health care talk in Trump's State of the Union
Trump touts lower drug costs, states sue HHS, and other can't miss health news of the day
Theresa Gaffney / Stats | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:51:18
The 'golden age of America'? Trump delivers the State of the Union address - podcast
Donald Trump made history again on Tuesday evening, delivering the longest State of the Union address on record. But while the president declared the 'golden age of America', many Democrats boycotted the event, telling the country Republicans are 'making your life harder'. The Guardian's Jenna Amatulli talks to Rolling Stone's ...
Presented by Jenna Amatulli with Nikki McCann Ramírez, produced by Ned Carter Miles, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer is Frankie Tobi / Guardian | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:31:05
A State of the Union Like No Other
Paul Krugman: "Well, that was exhausting - or would have been, if I had watched it. But I am not a masochist. I waited to read the transcript." "Trump's State of the Union was historic in at least one respect: It was the longest SOTU ever. Was the plan to ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:17
How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump's desire for war with Iran
The new year is not off to a good start. In January, US president Donald Trump ordered the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and now there is a massive US military build-up in the Middle East, apparently aimed at Iran. One aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the ...
Yang Xiaotong / South China Morning Post | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:07
Aston Martin to cut 600 jobs and scale back EV plans amid 'extremely disruptive' Donald Trump tariffs
Iconic British car maker Aston Martin is set to cut around 600 jobs after being hit by Donald Trump's trade tariffs and a sharp slowdown in China. The luxury manufacturer, best known for its links to James Bond, confirmed it will reduce its workforce by around one-fifth as it battles ...
Hemma Visavadia / GB News | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:02:06
Trump's USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China's arms 'as a hedge'
A reported threat by US President Donald Trump to withdraw from the North American trade pact could push Canada closer to China, analysts say, even as his new global 15 per cent tariff has little immediate impact due to existing trade agreements. Washington, Ottawa and Mexico City are set to ...
Kandy Wong / South China Morning Post | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:08
What Trump said at State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address both aggravated and excited lawmakers.
Al Jazeera | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:56:38
German defense minister slams Trump for 'rolling out the red carpet' for Putin
Boris Pistorius says the U.S. president influenced the course of the war in Moscow's favor by treating the Russian leader like a buddy.
Milena Wälde / Politico | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:55:02
Did the Constitution doom American democracy?
In the spring of 2015, few outlets predicted that the US would soon face a democratic crisis. Barack Obama was the president, and the conventional wisdom was that he'd be succeeded by Hillary Clinton or Jeb Bush. Donald Trump wouldn't announce his presidential bid until June, and most people in ...
Zack Beauchamp / Vox | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:45:00
Why Donald Trump Can't Kill DEI
"What our society has come to call 'DEI' is just the latest embodiment of a project of advancing equality that goes back centuries."
Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow / Time | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:35:00
Ukraine eyes gap between Hungarian and French elections to secure EU membership
Kyiv wants to get a mention of EU accession in 2027 into any peace deal negotiated by Donald Trump.
Zoya Sheftalovich / Politico | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:32:26
Transcript: Trump Epstein Scandal Takes Damning Turn as Dem Drops Bomb
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the February 25 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I'm your host, Greg Sargent. The Epstein scandal ...
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:31:54
Trump Gets Really Bad Ratings
Playbook: "CNN conducted itsregular snap surveyof people watching the SOTU - a cohort that (unsurprisingly) this year tilted 13 percent more Republican than the average population. About two-thirds of them liked the speech. But the proportion of viewers who were "very positive" was only 38 percent. That's a lower score ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:24:43
Trump Hails an Economic Turnaround Many Don't See
"President Trump told a national audience on Tuesday that he had unleashed a new age of economic prosperity. One thing he didn't say: I feel your pain," the Wall Street Journal reports. "At the core of Trump's State of the Union address was a calculation that he can persuade Americans ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:17:03
President's State of the Union speech - at a glance
An ejected Democrat and a patriotic parade by ice hockey players were among the colourful moments during Trump's speech.
BBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:14:36
Trump Casts the Democrats as Villains
"It was spectacle as survival strategy," the New York Times reports. "In his State of the Union address, President Trump didn't bother to introduce a raft of new policies - unusual in a midterm election year with control of Congress on the line. He did not seem concerned with making ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:13:53
The Trump Show at the Capitol
Punchbowl News: "The State of the Union is typically a well-watched but sepia-toned tradition filled with half promises, overwrought policy prescriptions and lofty goals." "If you're a House or Senate Republican facing the stiff political winds heading into a difficult midterm election, perhaps you wanted some details on what President ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:09:48
Trade, Tariffs, and Trust at Econlib
We've posted the second of two cross-posted articles with Law & Liberty in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump . Today, David Hebert explains why the economic fallout from the tariffs can't be reversed by the Court's ruling. From the article: Just over a year ...
EconomicsLib | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:46
Trade, Tariffs, and Trust
Trade is not just about transactions. It's about relationships and trust built and earned over time. J ust over a year ago, citing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), President Trump began unilaterally changing tariff rates with countries around the world. The goal was to restructure global trade. Since ...
EconomicsLib | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:37
FirstFT: Trump lashes out at Iran's 'sinister' nuclear ambitions
Also in today's newsletter: Anthropic and defence secretary feud, as well as the stocks benefiting from the AI sell-off
FT | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:19
Trump touts 'drill, baby, drill' agenda - but no mention of climate crisis
President derided Biden's 'green new scam' during State of the Union address, and hailed the rise in US oil production Trump didn't say the words "climate change" during the State of the Union, but it loomed large over his 108-minute speech as he touted his "drill, baby, drill" agenda and ...
Dharna Noor / Guardian | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:10
Trump's ICE Is Quietly Stockpiling Weaponry-and It Should Alarm Us All
The "Forever Wars" abroad and the Global War on Terror after the September 11 attacks left behind a long trail of failure, disillusionment, and death-but they also funneled huge sums of taxpayer money to companies that supplied the equipment that made all that destruction possible. That resulted in windfalls for ...
Greg Sargent / New Republic | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00
Mexico Has Finally Toppled a Major Drug Kingpin. What Comes Next Matters More.
El Mencho's death is a start, but the country's troubles run much deeper.
Mary Harris / Moneybox | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:45:00
Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
BBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:40:47
What to expect from the next round of U.S.-Iran talks as Trump threatens Tehran
The upcoming talks come as the U.S. continues to build up military forces in the region and as Trump warns of "bad things" if Iran doesn't agree to a deal.
CNBC | Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:23:07