Tuesday

24-02-2026 Vol 19

Year: 2026

Benghazi attacker arrested and in US custody, AG Pam Bondi announces

"Zubayr Al-Bakoush landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 3 a.m. this morning," Bondi said. "Zubayr Al-Bakoush landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 3 a.m. this morning," Bondi...

Olympic fans urged to ‘be respectful’ to US officials, athletes at opening ceremony

"I hope that the opening ceremony is seen by everyone ⁠as an opportunity ‍to be respectful of each other," IOC President Kirsty Coventry told reporters. "I hope that the...

How Scott Bessent could help Kevin Warsh get confirmed as Fed chairman

Warsh doesn't want to anger the man who appointed him – and who could make his job a living hell if he doesn't cut rates. Warsh doesn't want to...

Americans again warned to ‘leave Iran now’ as Oman hosts indirect talks on Tehran’s nukes

The US has advised its citizens to leave Iran since the Shiite regime brutally crushed widespread demonstrations early last month. The US has advised its citizens to leave Iran...

All 19 NY House Dems — including AOC — back Kathy Hochul for re-election

The mass backing came ahead of Friday's state party convention in Syracuse, where Hochul is expected to be easily renominated over Lt. Gov Antonio Delgado. The mass backing came...

David Zaslav dodged an awkward antitrust hearing on Capitol Hill — but he may get called again

Wall Street executives said the grilling foreshadows a tough review from Trump's DOJ antitrust division and a possible lawsuit to block the deal. Wall Street executives said the grilling...

AOC-backed Dem holds narrow lead in special NJ House primary to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill

A former top campaign aide to democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders held a slim lead early Wednesday in the special Democratic primary to replace New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill...

House Republicans prepare full-court press for voting restrictions

The SAVE America Act, up for a vote next week in the House, has been a rare rallying point for a divided GOP.

Maryland man fearing ‘fascist takeover’ allegedly showed up armed to OMD Director Russell Vought’s home

"Demarco stated he wanted to die due to Trump being elected as president," the complaint read. "Demarco advised that he had created a manifesto and that once it was...

Schumer rejected Trump’s offer to unfreeze $16B for Gateway tunnel in exchange for renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport after him 

Schumer reportedly told the president that he didn’t have the power to deliver on the unusual request. Schumer reportedly told the president that he didn’t have the power to...