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Police Arrest Former UK Ambassador After Epstein Disclosures
Peter Mandelson was captured on video being taken into custody.
Families Receive $1.5 Million After Supreme Court Victory Over LGBT Storytelling
The settlement ‘ensures parents, not government bureaucrats, have the final say in how their children are raised,’ said the plaintiffs’ lead attorney.
Early Tax Refunds Are Showing a 14 Percent Increase, IRS Says
The average amount increased from $2,169 last year to $2,476 as of Feb. 13, 2026, the agency says, with more returns expected to increase the final figure.
US Military Says It Struck Another Drug Boat in Caribbean Sea, Killing 3
The attack comes three days after a similar strike in the eastern Pacific. No service members were injured in the missions, officials say.
US Treasury Yields Sink as Investors Shrug Off Tariff Fiscal Fears
‘With less tariff income, the Treasury may need to increase issuance modestly,’ says Jeff Buchbinder, LPL Financial’s chief equity strategist.
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Judge Says Jack Smith’s Final Report on Trump Can Never Be Released
Judge Aileen Cannon announced in December that her injunction was set to expire this month.
Millions in Checks Go Out in Student Loan Servicer Settlement
Navient, which formerly handled student loan accounts, is paying $100 million to compensate eligible borrowers.
Utah Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Taiwan’s Participation in International Organizations
The resolution was introduced by state Sen. Scott Sandall and unanimously approved by senators in attendance.
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FDA Unveils Plan for Quickening Development of Personalized Therapies
The drugs will target rare diseases, officials said.
What to Know About Trump’s 1st State of the Union Address of His 2nd Term
The president has invited the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey teams to attend the event.
US Intelligence Helped Mexico in Raid That Killed ‘El Mencho,’ White House Confirms
The cartel leader was killed in a Mexican government operation on Sunday, leading to retaliatory attacks by cartel members around the nation.
America in Photos: Social Media Trial, Mar-a-Lago Armed Man Shot, and Mardi Gras
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Trump Admin Says Courts Need to Act on Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
‘They’ve created a situation where they struck down the tariffs and gave zero guidance on this,’ the US trade representative said.
Why Many Firms Are Losing Money on AI Investments
Insiders say the difference between seeing a return on investment and taking a loss comes down to strategy.
Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic
As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation.
US Military Strikes Another Drug-Smuggling Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
It marked the second strike this week, following a Feb. 16 attack in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean that killed 11 occupants aboard three vessels.
Trump Says 32,000 People Were Killed in Iran’s Clampdown on Protesters
Trump revealed the death toll while speaking during a press conference on Feb. 20 about the Supreme Court’s decision to rule against his tariffs.
Kavanaugh Says Other Laws Enable Trump to Impose Tariffs
He pointed to statutes such as the Trade Act of 1974, which lets the president lay tariffs to address trade imbalances.
BioNTech Sues Moderna Over New COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna’s new COVID-19 vaccine infringes on a patent, according to the lawsuit.
IMF Says China’s State-Led Growth Model Is Hurting Other Economies, Calls For Subsidy Cuts
The IMF says China’s export-driven growth and state support are widening trade imbalances and increasing pressure on global partners.
NASA Blames Boeing, Agency Leaders for Botched Starliner Test Flight
Administrator Jared Isaacman called for a culture of ownership, accountability, and transparency.
