Year: 2026
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.
February 20, 2026
Politics
Supreme Court rules Trump cannot impose sweeping tariffs via emergency powers
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump cannot use emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports. The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump cannot use...
February 20, 2026
Politics
USS Gerald R. Ford enters Mediterranean Sea as Iran tensions rise
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Mediterranean Sea Friday morning as speculation grows about a potential US attack on Iran. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R....
February 20, 2026
Politics
US, Indonesia finalize trade deal scrapping tariffs on almost all American goods
The White House announced late Thursday it had secured a reciprocal trade agreement with Indonesia that will see the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country eliminate duties on 99% of...
February 20, 2026
Congress
Republicans are ignoring Trump and holding out hope for a second megabill
The president said Republicans have “gotten everything passed that we need,” but lawmakers aren’t so sure.
February 20, 2026
Politics
Les Wexner’s attorney caught on hot mic saying he’ll ‘f–king kill’ ex-Victoria’s Secret CEO during Jeffrey Epstein probe deposition
“I will f—king kill you if you answer another question with more than five words, OK?” attorney Michael Levy whispered to Wexner about four-and-a-half hours into his deposition. “I...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Gavin Newsom’s blunt two-word response to running for president
Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be adopting the playbook of every presidential candidate, ever. Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be adopting the playbook of every presidential candidate, ever.
February 20, 2026
Politics
Trump offers fiery defense of tariffs as Supreme Court prepares to rule on his agenda
The Supreme Court could rule as soon as Friday on the legality of Trump’s tariff agenda. The Supreme Court could rule as soon as Friday on the legality of...