Category: Politics
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
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...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Trump to release government UFO and ‘extraterrestrial life’ files: ‘Extremely interesting and important’
President Trump announced Thursday that he will order top administration officials to identify and release government files related to UFOs and aliens. President Trump announced Thursday that he will...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Hochul will raise NY’s taxes after the election — just like with congestion pricing: GOP
Gov. Kathy Hochul will pull another switcheroo and raise taxes after the November elections -- like she did when imposing congestion pricing after the 2024 campaigns, Republican elected officials...
February 20, 2026
Politics
Husband of embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer barred from department headquarters over sexual assault allegations
A police report, obtained by The Post, was made on Jan. 24 and notes the complainant reported “sexual contact against her will” and that the incident is being investigated...
February 19, 2026
Politics
Georgia man who charged US Capitol with shotgun told police he wanted to ‘talk’ to Congress, court docs say
Carter Camacho, 18, was wearing body armor and camouflage when he was arrested carrying a Mossberg shotgun, authorities say. Carter Camacho, 18, was wearing body armor and camouflage when...
February 19, 2026
Politics
Calif. gov candidate Tom Steyer privately told union leaders he’ll support a special election for higher corporate taxes: report
Steyer told Politico that he has been telling union leaders he would support a special election in 2027 to hike corporate taxes. Steyer told Politico that he has been...
February 19, 2026
Politics
Trump admin develops ‘Freedom.gov’ portal for Europeans, others to access banned content
The State Department is developing an internal portal to give foreign nationals in Europe and elsewhere a tool to skirt their home country's governmental content moderation policies. The State...