Year: 2026
February 20, 2026
Politics
Hundreds of small businesses demand refunds after Supreme Court decision
“We Pay the Tariffs,” which includes restaurants, manufacturers and retailers, is calling for “full, fast and automatic” refunds – though Trump suggested in a heated press conference the idea...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Trump to sign new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court defeat
"Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122, over and above our normal tariffs already being charged," Trump said. "Today, I will...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Trump goes on blistering attack against Supreme Court justices after tariff ruling: ‘Unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution’
"They're very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution. It's my opinion that the court has been swayed by foreign interests and a political movement that is far smaller than...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Melania Trump celebrates her inaugural gown’s donation to Smithsonian
Melania Trump said she was “proud” to have her inaugural gown join the first lady’s exhibit at the Smithsonian, describing her black and white ballgown as modern, bold, simple,...
February 20, 2026
Politics
California finally enforces English tests for truck drivers, feds to unfreeze $40M
California Governor Gavin Newsom is finally reversing course. California Governor Gavin Newsom is finally reversing course.
February 20, 2026
Politics
European trade pact with Trump scrambled by Supreme Court tariff ruling
Europe is seeking stability after the Supreme Court of the United States blew up President Trump’s tariff playbook — forcing officials to rethink a trade agreement reached in July...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Democrats giddy over Trump Supreme Court tariff ruling — plan to use it against Republicans in midterm elections
Democrats are celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff agenda, vowing to use it against Republicans in the upcoming midterm election. Democrats are celebrating the...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Congressional ethics watchdog probes Rep. Tony Gonzales alleged affair with aide who fatally set herself on fire
The Office of Congressional Conduct launched the probe last year against the Texas Republican, according to the late aide's husband Adrian Aviles and his lawyer Bobby Barrera. The Office...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Trump tariff refunds: Will consumers see any of the $175 billion collected after the Supreme Court ruling?
The 6-3 ruling by the court puts at risk an estimated $175 billion already collected over the past year and jeopardizes the fate of Trump's trade pacts with major...
February 20, 2026
Congress
‘I feel vindicated’: Anti-tariff Republicans cheer as Supreme Court checks Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson and other key GOP leaders did not immediately weigh in on the ruling Friday.