Trump Says He Will Raise Global Tariff to 15 Percent

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:01:32 +0000)

The move signaled that the president would press ahead with steep global import taxes despite the legal setback from the Supreme Court.

Divide Among Supreme Court’s Conservatives Could Test Trump’s Agenda

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:43:56 +0000)

In rejecting President Trump’s tariffs, the court’s six conservative justices displayed subtle differences in their views of executive power.

Trump Doubles Down on Closing Tax Loophole on Cheap Imports

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:30:10 +0000)

The exemption was shut down last year by President Trump based, in part, on the same legal grounds as the tariffs that were invalidated by the Supreme Court.

In Gorsuch’s Homage to Legislative Power, a Subtle Reproach of a Neutered Congress

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:02:35 +0000)

In his concurrence to the ruling invalidating President Trump’s tariffs, Justice Neil M. Gorsuch made a forceful case for the sanctity of the legislative process — and an implicit critique of its current dysfunction.

Senate G.O.P. Faces Pressure to Force ‘Talking Filibuster’ for Voter I.D. Bill

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:58 +0000)

Some reluctant Republicans say an old-school filibuster showdown with Democrats could paralyze the Senate with no guarantee of success. But President Trump and their own colleagues are spoiling for the fight.

JPMorgan Admits to Debanking Trump After Jan. 6 Capitol Attacks

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:01:09 +0000)

Nation’s largest bank, in response to a lawsuit filed by the president, confirmed his longstanding complaint about “debanking.”

Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:30:02 +0000)

Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.

A Post-Katrina Law Guards FEMA Resources. Why Hasn’t It Stopped Noem?

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:22 +0000)

A key statute was designed to rein in the Homeland Security secretary and prevent deadly mistakes. Lawyers say its provisions are difficult to enforce.

Los Angeles Olympics Have a Cloud of Concerns as Winter Games Close

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:42:07 +0000)

New details about the LA28 chairman’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as anxiety over key infrastructure projects, have thrown the planning into disarray.

The Queen Stuck by Prince Andrew. King Charles Is Pulling Away

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:12:27 +0000)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, is getting no help from the throne as the crisis over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies.

He Researched Dishonesty. He Got Friendly With Jeffrey Epstein.

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:25:20 +0000)

Dan Ariely, a behavioral scientist at Duke, sought out the convicted sex offender for his research. Their yearslong correspondence suggests it wasn’t all business.

Shocker! SCOTUS Schools POTUS

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:55:08 +0000)

The high court asserts itself as tariff sheriff.

Epstein Was Only One of Thousands of Traffickers in the U.S.

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:27:29 +0000)

Every year, more than 100,000 children may be sold for sex in the United States. Are we willing to do something about that?

Future Perfect

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:31:58 +0000)

Does taking care of our future selves have to mean sacrifice in the present?

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Swath of East Coast, Including NYC

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:30:06 +0000)

The blizzard warnings are the first since 2017 for New York City. Forecasters said the city is expected to get up to 18 inches of snow, with two feet possible.

At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:57:07 +0000)

The Lebanese militant group said eight of its members were among those killed late Friday. The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.

Bill Mazeroski, 89, Whose 9th-Inning Blast Made Pirates Champs, Is Dead

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:25:59 +0000)

It was Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, when an infielder known for his glove, not his bat, crushed the powerful Yankees with one swing, bringing joy to Pittsburgh.

Problem With Artemis Rocket Will Delay NASA’s Moon Mission

(Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:28:50 +0000)

The rocket will be removed from the launchpad in order for technicians to investigate and fix a malfunctioning helium system.