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February 23, 2026

Mexican forces reportedly kill cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

Multiple sources reported on Sunday the Mexican government killed the country’s most wanted cartel boss, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, or “El Mencho,” during a military operation in Jalisco. “El Mencho” led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Last February, the U.S. State Department listed the cartel as a terrorist organization. The New York Times reported security forces […]

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February 23, 2026

Activists target former Prince Andrew at the Louvre

Activists briefly displayed a photograph and caption targeting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at the Louvre, saying they wanted to draw attention to allegations involving the former British royal. The group, “Everyone Hates Elon,” placed a label beneath the image reading, “He’s Sweating Now — 2026,” and said the action was intended to call for accountability. The photograph […]

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February 23, 2026

US, Iran to meet in Geneva Thursday, Oman’s foreign minister confirms

Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers both said the U.S. and Iran are set to meet in Geneva on Thursday, as the two countries engage in a high-stakes standoff. This comes amid Iran’s rapid expansion of uranium enrichment, attacks on commercial oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and, most recently, a crackdown on domestic protesters […]

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February 22, 2026

Agents shoot, kill man trying to enter Mar-a-Lago: Secret Service

The United States Secret Service said it and a Palm Beach County Sheriffs deputy fatally shot a man after he attempted to unlawfully enter a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Secret Service chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi said the man was seen by […]

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February 22, 2026

DHS pulls a U-turn on TSA PreCheck shutdown plan

The Department of Homeland Security reversed its earlier plan to close TSA PreCheck lanes during the ongoing partial government shutdown and said the program will remain operational for travelers. Officials said operations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis if staffing constraints arise. Courtesy escorts, including those provided to members of Congress, were suspended to […]

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February 22, 2026

Court allows Louisiana law requiring 10 commandments in schools to take effect

The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that it’s too early to determine the constitutionality of a Louisiana law that requires public schools display the Ten Commandments in their classroom. Friday’s 12-6 decision vacates a federal district court’s preliminary injunction from November 2024, which initially stopped the law from taking effect. Louisiana […]

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February 22, 2026

FEMA announces federal aid for Potomac River sewage spill in D.C.

The District of Columbia will receive federal assistance in the clean-up effort of the Potomac River. On Saturday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration following the sewer line collapse.  “The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by […]

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February 22, 2026

Nine skiers recovered after deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe

The bodies of nine skiers have been recovered following an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said the investigation is not formally over until all of search and rescue return to headquarters. Five bodies were found on Tuesday. Four were recovered on Saturday. “While we wish we could have saved them […]

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February 22, 2026

People want tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling. Will they happen?

In the wake of the Supreme Court striking down tariffs President Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, business and political leaders are calling for the administration to issue refund checks. This includes the National Retail Federation, which said in a statement that it urges the lower court “to ensure a seamless process to […]

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February 21, 2026

European Union signals readiness to retaliate after US tariff ruling

The European Union signaled that it is prepared to retaliate against the United States if Washington moves ahead with a new round of tariffs, France’s trade minister, Nicolas Forissier, said on Saturday. Forissier told the Financial Times that France is coordinating with European Union member states and the European Commission following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a […]