The Iran Question Looms Over Trump's State of the Union
Tonight, when President Donald Trump steps into the House chamber to deliver his State of the Union address, it will undoubtedly be overshadowed by the prospect of coming conflict with Iran. Tehran will be up late (or early), carefully scrutinizing every word of the US leader, anticipating the what's next ...
OilPrice.com / Oil Price | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:00:00
Australia news LIVE: PM evacuated from Lodge after security threat; Trump's new worldwide tariffs come into effect at 10 per cent
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
Emily Kaine / Sydney Morning Herald | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:40:50
The New Trump Tariffs Are Also Unlawful
Like the tariffs it imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Trump administration's Section 122 tariffs almost certainly violate the law.
Alfredo Carrillo Obregon / Cato | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:27:42
Here are 2 things for investors to be on the lookout for in Trump's State of the Union
The State of the Union is not often a market-moving event, but Trump could address two key issues that have impacted markets during his speech.
Naomi Buchanan / Business Insider | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:22:41
After Trump threats, Canadian military recruits surge
"They want to make sure that Canada remains a secure and sovereign country," Canada's defense minister said.
Mike Blanchfield / Politico | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:14:24
The Guardian view on Donald Trump's tariffs: a nostalgia that misreads a changed world | Editorial
The US president fights 1970s battles in a financialised age. America faces not a payments crisis but a slow erosion of industrial and technological power When the US supreme court voted 6-3 last Friday to strike down Donald Trump's tariffs, he was incandescent. Two judges he had elevated - Neil ...
Editorial / Guardian | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:07:40
Why Is Trump Waging War on Somali Immigrants?
US President Donald Trump's fixation on Somali immigrants is not arbitrary; it is part of a broader campaign to demonize non-white immigrants as criminals and civilizational threats. But that narrative depends on ignorance of Somali integration and of America's own role in Somalia's collapse.
Adekeye Adebajo / Project Syndicate | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:04:43
Why Central Asia Matters on Trump's "Board of Peace"
The presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan attended the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Washington, DC on 19 February 2026. The Board has been promoted as the tool to rebuild the Gaza Strip, so why were two Central Asian republics in attendance? In an era ...
James Durso / Oil Price | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00
Iran speculation spikes as Rubio briefs 'Gang of Eight' ahead of Trump speech
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet congressional leadership just hours before Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address, intensifying speculation about imminent military action.
Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:58:33
How the Supreme Court Enabled Trump's Latest Free Press Assault
Something profound is happening to the right to gather news.
Dahlia Lithwick / Moneybox | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:36:52
Bricklayer Behind Trump's Plan to Send a Hospital Ship
Wall Street Journal: "Jørgen Boassen, a 52-year-old Greenlandic bricklayer who last year helped organize Donald Trump Jr. visit to the island, says he was the one who inspired Jeff Landry, governor of Louisiana and Trump's appointed Greenland envoy, to propose the idea." "Boassen, unknown to the Greenlandic public until early ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:11:00
Donald Trump's fateful decision on Iran
The US president's threatened war lacks a clear objective or a plan
FT | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:06:13
GOP Lawmaker Quietly Questioned 'Disturbing' Demolition
"As GOP leaders leaped to defend President Donald Trump's decision to tear down the East Wing of the White House last year, one Republican lawmaker privately warned a senior White House aide that he had "substantial concerns" and demanded answers about how the decision was made," the Washington Post reports. ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:06:12
G7 undertakes commitment to work on nuclear safety in Ukraine - statement
The group also expressed its "continued support" to US President Donald Trump's efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine
Tass | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:03:53
STAT+: Drugmakers lay out their legal arguments against Trump's drug pricing experiments
Comments opposing Medicare's efforts to lower U.S. drug prices provide a roadmap to potential legal challenges ahead.
John Wilkerson / Stats | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:57:19
White House Previews Honored Guests at State of the Union
First Lady Melania Trump's box will be filled with special guests during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night. Trump's honored guests... Read More The post White House Previews Honored Guests at State of the Union appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Virginia Allen / The Foundry | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:56:27
Republicans Invite Most Bonkers Guests to Trump's State of the Union
The president is expected to address economic growth, foreign policy, and immigration enforcement during his State of the Union Address Tuesday evening-but his congressional allies are planning to tackle a whole lot more with the guests they've invited to witness the annual speech. Republican lawmakers have so far invited: YouTuber ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:55:19
How Trump Administration Is Holding New Jersey Accountable for Blocking Immigration Enforcement
The Trump administration is suing the state of New Jersey for obstructing immigration enforcement. Earlier this month, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed New Jersey's new Executive... Read More The post How Trump Administration Is Holding New Jersey Accountable for Blocking Immigration Enforcement appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Fred Lucas / The Foundry | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:24:26
Trump Can't Filibuster Through the 6-Year Itch
Those expecting fireworks at tonight's State of the Union will have to sit through the tedious resume-padding of a flagging president.
Matt Welch / Hit & Run | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:22:16
The Supreme Court's ruling leaves Trumponomics facing major challenges
The decision by the US Supreme Court to rule most of Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs illegal will have far-ranging consequences for the president's economic agenda. Although the administration will find other ways to increase tariffs, their usefulness as a weapon of economic warfare will be diminished. And the issue ...
Steve Schifferes, Honorary Research Fellow, City Political Economy Research Centre, City St George's, University of London / The Conversation | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:16:04
Trump's New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges
Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.
Ana Swanson and Tony Romm / NY Times | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:11:24
Xi gains leverage ahead of Trump summit after tariff reversal
Taipei Times | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:07:06
The High Price of Political Paranoia
The more centralized a political system is, the more likely it is that national interests and goals will take a backseat to the leader's personal whims, desires, and insecurities. Versions of this dynamic are currently playing out in Russia, China, and the United States.
Nina L. Khrushcheva / Project Syndicate | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:04:47
Trump Officials Go on Frenzied Media Tour to Try to Stop War With Iran
It appears that Trump administration officials have embarked on a spree of interviews with major publications in order to talk their boss out of a military strike against Iran. In the last 72 hours, several stories were published undermining narratives that the U.S. is ready for war, observed Ali Ahmadi, ...
Edith Olmsted / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:03:53
What's Happened Since the Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling
After the Trump administration's punishing tariffs were invalidated, the president said he would impose new tariffs using a different authority. It's been a whirlwind.
Kim Bhasin / NY Times | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:33
Trump's Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories
Tariffs unaffected by President Trump's Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.
Peter S. Goodman / NY Times | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:57:46
Epstein files: DOJ may have withheld FBI interviews with Trump accuser, Rep. Garcia says
President Donald Trump last week said the files on Jeffrey Epstein released by the Department of Justice had "totally exonerated" him.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:45:14
US re-asserts 2025 strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear programme
The White House comment comes after a senior Trump aide said Iran is a week away from having material for nuclear bomb.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:32:37
Your next Mac Mini might be made in the US
It's the latest example of Tim Cook leaning into the made-in-America theme as Apple navigates tariffs during Trump's second term.
Jordan Hart / Business Insider | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:29:55
Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
Federal regulators are giving the thumbs up to Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes' status in Canada.
CBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:23:35
Trump Officials Seek to 'Reimagine' Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud
Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats.
Tony Romm / NY Times | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:23:30
Trump Set to Get Uncomfortable Epstein Reminder at State of the Union
As President Trump makes his State of the Union address Tuesday night, he will have at least six Epstein survivors staring back at him. Multiple congressional Democrats announced that they'd be inviting women who were abused by convicted sex offender and former Trump confidant Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein Transparency Act co-sponsor ...
Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:17:43
Europe Must Not Abandon Its Climate Ambitions
US President Donald Trump has revoked the legal basis for regulating greenhouse-gas emissions in the US. But German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comments about possibly revising the EU Emission Trading Scheme could be more damaging, because Europe's carbon-pricing framework is finally inducing other countries to act.
Catherine Wolfram / Project Syndicate | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:04:46
'Trump Took Your Money'
Dan Pfeiffer: "The Supreme Court ruling, which included two justices appointed by Trump, is crystal clear: Trump did not have the authority to levy this tax on American businesses and consumers." "The tariffs were illegal. Trump took your money." "And it wasn't a close call. The Court did not reverse ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:39
Summer Lee Knows the Real State of the Union
John Nichols The progressive representative from Pennsylvania will speak truth to Trump's power tonight. The post Summer Lee Knows the Real State of the Union appeared first on The Nation .
John Nichols / The Nation | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:56:21
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on their way to 2026 lows: Is a double-bottom coming?
Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin returns to $63,000-a 50% drawdown from its $126k peak-as Trump Tariff chaos and AI sector liquidations drain risk-appetite. While Ethereum tests $1,800, we analyze the bearish sentiment extremes and the key $60,000 support level being watched by institutional dip-buyers.
Elior Manier / OANDA | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:53:00
Trump's Latest Deportation Tactic: Targeting Immigrants With Minor Family Court Cases
Trump's Latest Deportation Tactic: Targeting Immigrants With Minor Family Court Cases Should a person be deported because once, a decade and a half ago, they left their toddlers home alone for a half hour to buy them pajamas at Walmart? That's what the Trump administration is arguing in a little-noticed ...
Guest Voice / Moderate Voice | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:46:26
US court blocks release of Mar-a-Lago classified documents report
A US federal judge on Monday granted President Donald Trump's motion to prohibit public release of prosecutorial findings in a dropped case against the president that involved classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago. The court ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith's continued work on the case functionally breached previous court orders, ...
Max Robinette | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US / JURIST | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:36:41
Mortgage rates just fell below 6%, but not for the reasons Trump wants
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to a multiyear low on Monday. Investors have flocked to safe havens amid fresh fears about the trade war.
Jennifer Sor / Money Game | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:35:42
Europe Is Not a Lost Cause
The continent's economic strength and liberal values can be an asset in a multipolar world.
Dimitar Bechev / Foreign Policy | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:27:19
FedEx sues for refund of Trump tariffs, days after Supreme Court ruling
The Trump administration has warned that it could take years for refunds to be paid out for tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled are illegal.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:22:26
DOJ Removes Accusations Against Trump From Epstein Files
The Department of Justice withheld multiple documents including allegations against President Donald Trump from its release of files on alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, according to an investigation by NPR . The Department of Justice failed to release documents relating to three interviews the FBI conducted between July and October ...
Edith Olmsted / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:14:46
Hegseth Shares Update on Government Release of UFO Files Under Trump's Direction
"We've got our people working on it right now," said the U.S. Defense Secretary.
Tiago Ventura / Time | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:01:07
Trump Could Further His Pro-Life U.S. Foreign Policy by Enforcing Existing Law
The Trump administration has taken many steps-some of them truly unprecedented-to advance pro-life policies, both domestically and abroad. President Donald Trump could do one thing... Read More The post Trump Could Further His Pro-Life U.S. Foreign Policy by Enforcing Existing Law appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Rebecca Oas / The Foundry | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00
Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.
BBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:56:40
Independence, Inflation, and the Next Fed Era Under Warsh
On Friday, President Trump announced his pick for FOMC chair after a closely watched series of interviews with candidates. In a prior piece, we identified Kevin Warsh as the most likely pick due to his experience serving on the FOMC and the market's perception that he would provide the most ...
Sage Advisory / ETF Trends | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:50:10
Ready for War?
Plus: Trump's trade trouble, a long SOTU, and more gunboat diplomacy
Peter Suderman / Hit & Run | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:46
Trump's Latest Deportation Tactic: Targeting Immigrants With Minor Family Court Cases
The post Trump's Latest Deportation Tactic: Targeting Immigrants With Minor Family Court Cases appeared first on ProPublica .
Eli Hager / ProPublica | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We're reading about an FDA plan for ultra-rare drugs, Novo cutting GLP-1 drug prices, and more
The Trump administration released detailed guidance for approving the first bespoke medicines crafted to treat individual patient mutations
Ed Silverman / Stats | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:23:12
Trump's Tariffs Go Into Effect at 10 Percent, Not 15
The change surprised executives and foreign leaders, who had been expecting the 15 percent rate the president announced on Saturday.
Ana Swanson / NY Times | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:19:34
Armed man killed by authorities trying to enter Trump Mar-a-Lago club
President Donald Trump, who narrowly avoided being assassinated in 2024, was not at Mar-a-Lago when the man was killed.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:09:31
SOTU Preview: Theater Kids Hope to Steal the Show From Trump
Abraham Lincoln never delivered a public State of the Union address. However, he does know something about drama-loving Democrats spoiling a president's good night out.... Read More The post SOTU Preview: Theater Kids Hope to Steal the Show From Trump appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Al Perrotta / The Foundry | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:36
Trump faces anxious audience of Republicans with State of the Union address
Also in today's newsletter, the US president must make the biggest national security decision of his second term
FT | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:11
Attack of the Zombie Tariffs
Paul Krugman: "Trump administration officials are trying to put a brave face on the stinging rebuke just delivered by the Supreme Court in its ruling that most of the tariffs imposed since April 2025 (the IEEPA tariffs) are illegal." "Never one to accept limitations on his power, Trump rushed to ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:07
Surprise! Trump Hasn't Actually Sent "Hospital Boat" to Greenland
Seemingly nobody in the federal government actually received instructions to send a hospital boat to Greenland. The Pentagon has heard no official word about sending any such sort of humanitarian aid to the Arctic island, The Wall Street Journal reported late Monday. Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the White ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:57:29
Why Charles Kushner, the U.S. Ambassador to France, Has Been Summoned to Paris
Kushner, the father of President Trump's son-in-law Jared, was summoned for a meeting over comments made by the U.S. State Department.
Callum Sutherland / Time | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:57:22
Trump Team Quietly Drops Case Against Dems Who Sent Message to Troops
Donald Trump is dropping his attempt to prosecute six congressional Democrats who made a video urging federal law enforcement and members of the military not to obey illegal orders. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., led by Jeanine Pirro, had sought to indict lawmakers two weeks ago, but a ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:51:20
Vintage photos show American life under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley
Trump's recently struck down tariffs were inspired by a 19th-century US president, who later changed his mind on their implementation.
Kristine Villarroel / Business Insider | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:27:01
Meta-AMD chip deal, Wall Street's AI angst, Trump's State of the Union and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:26:52
US, Belgium signal détente after Trump's envoy instigated huge row
Bill White and the Belgian government make up after a feud that was sparked by American accusations of antisemitism.
Hanne Cokelaere / Politico | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:23:49
Trump's new global tariffs kick in at 10%; Meta strikes $60bn chip deal with AMD - business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news While many exporters around the world cheered when the supreme court ruled against Trump's tariffs last week, the unintended consequence could be that the trade war escalates further, says Neil Wilson at the broker Saxo Markets. Trump warned countries not to ...
Lauren Almeida / Guardian | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:19:46
Nick Adams dropped as Trump's Malaysia ambassador nominee
Right-wing influencer and self-described "alpha male" Nick Adams has reportedly been dropped as the United States' pick for ambassador to Malaysia. Adams confirmed he would not become US ambassador to Malaysia in an email to The Sydney Morning Herald and said his new role would soon be revealed. "Brilliant detective ...
CNA / South China Morning Post | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:20
China weighs response as Trump imposes new global tariff after court ruling
China is reviewing its trade countermeasures against the United States as Washington's new global tariffs take effect, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Trump administration's sweeping levies imposed last year. The Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday also confirmed that Beijing would soon hold a new round of ...
Xinyi Wu / South China Morning Post | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:11
How Many Times Have Democrats Disrupted a Trump State of the Union Address?
As Americans tune in to President Donald Trump's fourth official State of the Union address Tuesday, they may expect Democrats to make a scene of... Read More The post How Many Times Have Democrats Disrupted a Trump State of the Union Address? appeared first on The Daily Signal .
Tyler O'Neil / The Foundry | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00
Trump's Retribution Push in Indiana Suffers Blow
"The drive for political retribution against Republican state senators who didn't support Indiana congressional redistricting has taken a blow with a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump ending his campaign," the Indiana Capital Chronicle reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:58:57
Justice Department Withheld Epstein Files on Trump
"The Justice Department has withheld some Epstein files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor," an NPR investigation finds. "It also removed some documents from the public database where accusations against Jeffrey Epstein also mention Trump."
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:36:31
Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump has legal cards for tariffs in hand
It's no surprise that US President Donald Trump came out swinging after the Supreme Court's stunning rebuke struck at the core of his economic agenda. It delivered his most consequential legal setback by blocking him from invoking emergency powers to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on trading partners. The International Emergency ...
James David Spellman / South China Morning Post | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:07
Trump to deliver State of the Union address as voters sour on his economy
Dem Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia will deliver the official rebuttal for Democrats after romping to victory in 2025 on an agenda.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:30:01
Transcript: Trump Seethes at Bad Polls as Even Fox Admits He's Tanking
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the February 24 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I'm your host, Greg Sargent. With Donald Trump ...
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:24:46
Donald Trump's state of mind is a global risk
A cabinet of sycophants makes an already erratic US president a greater threat
FT | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:21:22
Trump Hits New Lows Across the Board
A new Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll finds President Trump at his lowest point on virtually every metric. "Trump's overall job approval has fallen to net -22, and he's now underwater or tied on every single issue we track, including border security, which had been his last remaining bright spot. Democrats ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:20:54
Donald Trump sued by major company looking for 'full refund' from illegal tariffs
US President Donald Trump has been sued by a major company that is seeking a "full refund" after the White House's sweeping tariffs were declared illegal by the Supreme Court last week. The logistics giant filed its case with the US Court of International Trade, naming US Customs and Border ...
Patrick O'Donnell / GB News | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:20:10
Democrats counter Trump's proposal to limit institutional housing investors
A new bill from Sen. Elizabeth Warren targets investors who own 50-plus single-family homes, and breaks with a White House proposal.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:15:36
The Republican justices are fighting over who should really run the government
The most important thing to understand about President Donald Trump's tariffs, at least as a political matter, is that tariffs are an issue that largely unites Democrats and that divides Republicans. Shortly after the Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's tariffs, former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell put out ...
Ian Millhiser / Vox | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:15:00
UK must 'prepare for the worst' after Trump tariff change, government warned
British firms have faced a rollercoaster of uncertainty when it comes to doing business in the US
Karl Matchett / The Independent | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:10:50
In Tariffs Dissent, Clarence Thomas Embraced a Dangerous Theory of Executive Power
The conservative justice's regrettable opinion in Learning Resources v. Trump.
Damon Root / Hit & Run | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:08
Top Trump official slams Germany over probe into man who called Merz 'Pinocchio'
Sarah Rogers has found a new target.
Ferdinand Knapp / Politico | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:52:03
Julia Letlow Failed to Disclose 210 Stock Trades
"Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), who President Donald Trump has endorsed to be Louisiana's next senator, did not follow a federal law that required her to report 210 individual stock trades over the past two years," the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:48:21
US return to nuclear testing to provoke domino effect - Russian envoy
According to Gennady Gatilov, the actions of the US administration, including President Donald Trump's October 2025 directive to resume nuclear testing, raise additional doubts about the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty's implementation
Tass | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:13:10
Ftse 100 slips in the red as investors 'brace for further volatility' amid AI and Trump tariffs 'jitters'
The Ftse 100 fell into the red this morning as investors braced themselves for heightened stock market swings driven by the US trade tariff polic y and artificial intelligence (AI) developments. Once trading opened, London's primary stock market index opened lower,, with negative sentiment spreading after Wall Street experienced significant ...
Patrick O'Donnell / GB News | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:09:08
Ahead of Russia-Ukraine War Anniversary and Trump State of the Union, Zelensky Talks WWIII and When He'll Hold Elections
Ahead of the Russia-Ukraine war's fourth anniversary and Trump's State of the Union, the Ukrainian President spoke to media outlets about the future of the conflict.
Chad de Guzman / Time | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:08:12
The Major Tariff Question
Learning Resources reaffirms that taxation is Congress's responsibility, and declaring does not rewrite the separation of powers. T he Supreme Court's decision in Learning Resources v. Trump will have immediate political effects, substantial economic effects, and more subtle but long-run effects on the shape of the law. Doctrinally, its significance ...
EconLog | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:53
The Major Tariffs Question at Econlib
This morning we're hosting the first of two cross-posted articles with Law & Liberty in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Learning Resources v. Trump. The first, by John O. McGinnis, provides an overview of the legal aspects of the ruling. From the article: T he Supreme Court's decision ...
EconLog | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:30
Who Is Abigail Spanberger? The Governor Delivering Democrats' Response to Trump's State of the Union
The Virginia governor will deliver the Democratic Party's response to Trump's State of the Union address.
Chantelle Lee / Time | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00
FirstFT: Zelenskyy urges US to see through Russia's 'games'
Also in today's newsletter: Trump administration implements new 10% tariff, and Moody's raises questions about AI data centre accounting
FT | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:58:56
Tesla's Europe problem keeps getting worse. Here's why
Tesla's new car registrations fell 17% year-on-year in January, marking the 13th consecutive month in which sales have shrunk across Europe.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:56:18
New Trump tariffs take effect days after Supreme Court ruling
New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court's ruling.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:56:08
Trump's new global tariff aims to balance payments, but is it even needed? Here's what experts say
New 10% US import duties took effect Tuesday, following the Supreme Court's rejection of President Trump's previous tariff framework. While the administration cites a balance of payments deficit, economists largely disagree, pointing to factors like increased foreign investment. Legal challenges are anticipated due to the statute's questionable application.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:42:23
The State of the Union Has a Massive Problem-and an Obvious Solution
Don't say the president's big speech never matters. The most recent one caused a lot of harm.
Jim Newell / Moneybox | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:40:00
Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
Few of Donald Trump's speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.
BBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:38:36
Why Another Reconciliation Bill Seems Impossible
Punchbowl News: "A growing chorus of House and Senate Republicans want to use the fast-track budget reconciliation process to codify Trump's global tariff regime following last week's Supreme Court blockbuster decision." "Here's the problem: There's no chance that Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune can get enough ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:35:50
Quote of the Day
"He is currently at his lowest point in the second term. The single most important variable in midterm elections is the president's job approval." - GOP pollster Whit Ayres, quoted by Politico, on President Trump's abysmal approval ratings.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:27:30
Trump Speaks to Congress on Shakier Ground
"When Donald Trump stepped onto the rostrum inside the House chamber nearly a year ago, his celebratory, confrontational remarks to Congress amounted to a defiant victory dance - dismissing Democrats, denigrating his enemies and declaring the dawn of a new American golden age to be defined by 'big dreams and ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:24:25
European leaders gather in Kyiv as US hangs back
Trump administration sends no senior officials to fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion
FT | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:14:31
Trump's tariffs - a laughing matter!
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Lars Syll / Lars P. Syll | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:03:27
As Trump pushes back on tariff ruling, other nations push back at him
President Trump's economic calculus is in flux after a Supreme Court ruling, as some global leaders say his new tariffs violate the trade deals he cut with them.
Audrey Thibert / Christian Science Monitor | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:15
Trump Angered by Fresh Slide in Polls as Even Fox Admits He's Tanking
A new CNN poll finds Donald Trump's approval at an abysmal 36 percent. And a Washington Post survey finds him absolutely tanking on just about all major issues. But to Trump, this cannot be real: He just issued an angry, rambling tirade about how such polls are fake. He even ...
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00
'A band-aid on a serious wound': More student-loan borrowers are at risk of Social Security and tax refund seizures once Trump's pause lifts
Nearly 9 million student-loan borrowers are in default, and another one in four borrowers is behind on payments, a new report said.
Ayelet Sheffey / Business Insider | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:57:01
Gold price today: How much 18K, 22K and 24K gold costs in your city?
Gold prices saw a dip on Tuesday. April futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange fell. This decline is linked to global uncertainty surrounding US tariffs. The Trump administration is reportedly restarting its global tariff agenda. This follows a Supreme Court decision. International Comex gold futures also experienced a fall.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:50:23
Trump Rebuilds Tariff Wall
"Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs went into effect on Tuesday, kicking off a White House effort to preserve the president's trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his original sweeping duties," Bloomberg reports. "The president signed an executive order last Friday authorizing the 10% import tax just hours ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:43:14
U.S. on Damage Control After Huckabee's Comments
"Senior Trump administration officials have called around to several Arab countries in recent days to mollify their concerns after Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee claimed Israel has a right to control much of the Middle East," Politico reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:40:38
Trump to Sell the Economy During State of the Union
"President Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell the public on the economy and unveil new measures meant to lower costs, as Republicans try to address voters' concerns ahead of the midterm elections later this year," the Wall Street Journal reports. "The official theme of the ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:37:07
Beijing Sees Opening in U.S. Trade War
Wall Street Journal: "With President Trump on the back foot following a stinging judicial rebuke of his power to impose tariffs, Xi Jinping is spying a chance to reset relations with the U.S. on Beijing's terms." "The Supreme Court has effectively dismantled the cornerstone of Trump's trade strategy, ruling that ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:34:33
What the Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Means for Households, Businesses, and the World
Democrats are pushing for the Trump Administration to issue refunds for tariffs. Here's what the Supreme Court's recent ruling means for businesses, consumers, and countries that made trade deals.
Miranda Jeyaretnam / Time | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:30:00
Tucker Carlson trying to talk Trump out of war with Iran - US expert
Andrew Napolitano believes that Trump's use of force against Tehran is practically predetermined
Tass | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:23:57
India and Brazil set sights on US$30 billion trade milestone by 2030
India and Brazil are stepping up efforts to boost trade cooperation among developing economies and regional blocs as a hedge against mounting global trade uncertainty, after signing agreements in New Delhi ranging from rare earths to digital infrastructure. The deals were sealed during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's ...
Biman Mukherji / South China Morning Post | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:06:25
US SC's blow to Trump: FedEx sues US admin seeking 'full refund' of tariffs
FedEx is suing for a refund of Trump-era tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. This landmark ruling could trigger billions in claims, as the court found the president exceeded his authority. Importers like FedEx, who paid these duties, are now seeking full reimbursement, potentially impacting numerous businesses and consumers.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:04:25
UK companies seek deeper ties with Europe as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty, business groups say
U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs measures have thrust British businesses into fresh uncertainty.
CNBC | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:37:21
China's Latin America strategy goes well beyond Venezuela and Panama
In the early days of 2026, there has been an unexpected turn in China's global relations. Some US allies have started reaching out to China just as China faced complications in ties with some friendly countries in the Global South. The underlying cause for both trends is the Trump administration's ...
Winston Mok / South China Morning Post | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:30:09
Trump spares EU and UK from higher tariff rates for now
Tariffs on exports to the United States will remain at 10 percent.
Graham Lanktree / Politico | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:28:26
Donald Trump's new 10% global tariff comes into effect
US president had said he would raise levy to 15% after last week's supreme court ruling Business live - latest updates Donald Trump's new global tariffs have taken effect at 10%, even though he had threatened a higher rate of 15% over the weekend, providing "some relief" for British businesses, ...
Julia Kollewe / Guardian | Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:11:45