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Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
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India Postpones Washington Trade Visit Amid Shifting U.S. Tariff Policy
New Delhi delays high-level talks as evolving American tariff measures prompt recalibration of bilateral trade discussions
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United States Approves Over Fifteen Billion Dollars in Major Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia
Washington advances substantial defence packages for two key regional partners as Middle East security tensions intensify
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US Trade Representative Affirms Commitment to Existing Tariff Agreements with UK and Other Partners
Washington says it will uphold recently negotiated trade deals despite legal challenges to Trump’s tariff regime
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White House Welcomes State Leaders for Annual Governors’ Dinner
Bipartisan gathering highlights federal-state cooperation as President Trump outlines shared policy priorities
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Release of Epstein-Related Documents Creates Political Headwinds for Trump White House
Unsealed court records revive scrutiny and complicate messaging as administration seeks to refocus agenda
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Armed Man Shot Dead After Entering Mar-a-Lago While President Trump Was in Washington
Law enforcement says suspect carrying a shotgun was killed after breaching perimeter of Florida estate
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White House ‘Excellently Preserved’ During East Wing Demolition for Planned Trump Ballroom, Memo States
Internal memorandum says structural integrity and historic elements were safeguarded as renovation advances
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Poll Shows Divided Public Mood Ahead of Trump’s State of the Union Address
Survey indicates 60 percent disapproval rating, underscoring partisan divisions as President prepares to outline agenda
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Abandoned Dog at U.S. Airport Finds Home With Responding Police Officer
Animal left at ticket counter sparks investigation and heartwarming adoption after officer steps in
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Pentagon Faces Internal Strain Over Military AI Strategy Following Deadly Operation
Debate intensifies inside the Defense Department over oversight and deployment of artificial intelligence after a fatal strike raises scrutiny
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Major Blizzard Set to Hammer Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Beginning Sunday Night
Forecasters warn of heavy snowfall, strong winds and widespread travel disruption as powerful winter storm advances up the East Coast
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DHS Reinstates TSA PreCheck Access After Swift Reversal Amid Public Backlash
Homeland Security withdraws plan to suspend expedited screening eligibility following bipartisan concern and industry pressure
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US Envoy Huckabee Clarifies Remarks on Israel After Expansionism Controversy
Ambassador to Israel says comments were taken out of context and denies endorsing territorial expansion beyond established policy
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US Military Movements in the UK Spark Speculation Over Preparations Related to Iran Tensions
Heightened deployment of American aircraft to British bases occurs amid rising US–Iran crisis, but UK has not authorised offensive use for strikes
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UK Faces Significant Economic Risk From Trump’s New Global Tariff Regime
British exporters and policymakers brace for heightened costs and uncertainty after Washington imposes a blanket 15 per cent import duty that could upend trade terms
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Trump Banner at Justice Department Sparks Debate Over Political Symbolism
Display prompts partisan criticism while supporters describe it as a statement of leadership and reform
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Trump’s Strategic Warning to UK Over Chagos Islands Deal Sparks Diplomatic Whiplash
Former US President Donald Trump sharply rebukes Britain’s agreement on the Chagos Archipelago, citing Iran tensions and control of the Diego Garcia military base
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President Trump to Undertake Three-Day Visit to China Next Month
White House says trip will focus on trade, security and strategic dialogue between the world’s two largest economies
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President Trump Raises Baseline Global Tariffs to 15% Following Supreme Court Ruling
White House says new trade measure strengthens domestic industry after high court narrows scope of prior tariff authority
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White House Dinner Caps Contentious Week for U.S. Governors in Washington
Annual gathering concludes days of policy disputes and tense exchanges between state leaders and federal officials
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Federal Judge Rebukes Prosecutors Over Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home
Court questions government’s handling of warrant targeting journalist, raising concerns about press protections
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Washington Businesses Assess Trade Risks After Supreme Court Curbs Tariff Authority
Companies in the nation’s capital brace for policy shifts following ruling that narrows scope of executive trade powers
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Trump Team Weighs Strategy for Deploying Additional $500 Billion in Defense Spending
Advisers debate force modernization, industrial expansion and global posture as administration outlines ambitious military investment plan
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Trump Signals Determined Path Forward After Supreme Court Tariff Decision
Former president outlines robust trade strategy following high court ruling, ushering in renewed debate over executive tariff powers
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Two Dead and Seven Injured After Street Shooting in Richmond Following Altercation
Police say gunfire erupted after a fight, leaving multiple victims and prompting ongoing investigation
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Series of Pacific Storm Systems Set to Drench Western Washington With Rain and Mountain Snow
Forecasters warn of repeated rounds of precipitation, rising river levels and fresh snowfall in higher elevations through the coming week
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UK Businesses Face Fresh Uncertainty Following US Tariff Ruling
Trade experts warn that a recent American court decision on import duties could disrupt exporters and complicate transatlantic supply chains
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Debate Grows Within Australia’s Liberal Party Over Adopting Trump-Style Campaign Strategy
Senior conservatives weigh the electoral appeal of combative, populist messaging, but analysts question its viability in metropolitan Australia
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises the rapid progress of Chinese tech companies.
He emphasizes that advancements in various fields, including AI, are significant and often underestimated.
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One day after ex-Prince Andrew's arrest, British police are searching his former home, while U.K. lawmakers will consider introducing legislation to remove him from the line of royal succession
Vandana Shiva reminding the world that Bill Gates did not invent anything.
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Majority of Americans Say Trump’s Deportation Effort Has Gone Too Far
New polling shows growing public concern over aggressive immigration enforcement tactics amid fatal shootings and expanded operations
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Concerns Mount Over Potential Saudi Uranium Enrichment in Prospective US Nuclear Accord
Arms control specialists caution that civilian nuclear cooperation deal could open path to sensitive fuel-cycle capabilities
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UK Confirms Preferential U.S. Trading Terms Will Continue After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
British government moves to reassure businesses that bilateral arrangements remain intact despite legal shift in Washington
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U.S. and U.K. to Hold Talks on Diego Garcia as Iran Objects to Potential Military Use
Diplomatic discussions planned over strategic Indian Ocean base after Tehran criticises reported reference to its role in possible strike scenarios
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Trump Directs Government to Release UFO and Alien Information
The President's announcement follows Obama’s comments on extraterrestrial life and classified information.
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Trump Signs Global 10% Tariffs on Imports
The move comes despite a Supreme Court ruling against the tariff plan, with implementation set to begin shortly.
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Justice Department Faces Strain as White House Intensifies Focus on Voter Integrity
Federal prosecutors navigate internal debate while the administration advances expanded election oversight initiatives
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Trump Executive Order on Glyphosate Sparks Sharp Backlash From MAHA Health Coalition
Make America Healthy Again advocates accuse the White House of abandoning its anti-pesticide stance after designating a controversial herbicide as vital to national security
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Bipartisan Governors Highlight Productive Dialogue Despite White House Meeting Rift
State leaders underscore ongoing cooperation even as tensions over invitations to a Trump-hosted event strain traditional bipartisan engagement
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Washington State Gas Prices Climb Sharply to Become Among the Nation’s Highest
Average costs in Washington have risen significantly over the past month, outpacing national trends and ranking second only to California
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Washington Commanders Face Defensive Reckoning as Offseason Begins
Following a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Commanders’ leadership and roster strategy are under scrutiny with emphasis on upgrading a struggling defense
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Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Urges Dialogue and Shared Commitment Amid Internal Disagreements
Community leaders emphasize that differences over Israel and social issues need not fracture ties and call for strengthened engagement and inclusive conversation
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Washington Marks George Washington’s Birthday With National Mall Commemorations
Festive programming and historic reflection draw visitors to Washington, D.C.’s symbolic core on the federal holiday celebrating the nation’s first president
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United Kingdom Denies U.S. Access to Military Base for Potential Iran Strike
The UK government refuses U.S. requests to utilize Diego Garcia in a possible military operation against Iran.
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Donald Trump to Visit China for Talks with Xi Jinping
The U.S. President's upcoming trip aims to strengthen diplomatic relations.
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UK ‘Working Closely with US’ to Assess Impact of Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
British officials analyse implications for transatlantic trade after landmark decision curbs aspects of U.S. tariff authority
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US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
Six-to-three ruling finds Congress—not the executive—holds taxing authority, leaving $133bn in collected duties and refund claims unresolved.
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India Postpones Washington Trade Visit Amid Shifting U.S. Tariff Policy
United States Approves Over Fifteen Billion Dollars in Major Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia
US Trade Representative Affirms Commitment to Existing Tariff Agreements with UK and Other Partners
White House Welcomes State Leaders for Annual Governors’ Dinner
Release of Epstein-Related Documents Creates Political Headwinds for Trump White House
Armed Man Shot Dead After Entering Mar-a-Lago While President Trump Was in Washington
White House ‘Excellently Preserved’ During East Wing Demolition for Planned Trump Ballroom, Memo States
Poll Shows Divided Public Mood Ahead of Trump’s State of the Union Address
Abandoned Dog at U.S. Airport Finds Home With Responding Police Officer
Pentagon Faces Internal Strain Over Military AI Strategy Following Deadly Operation
Major Blizzard Set to Hammer Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Beginning Sunday Night
DHS Reinstates TSA PreCheck Access After Swift Reversal Amid Public Backlash
US Envoy Huckabee Clarifies Remarks on Israel After Expansionism Controversy
US Military Movements in the UK Spark Speculation Over Preparations Related to Iran Tensions
UK Faces Significant Economic Risk From Trump’s New Global Tariff Regime
Trump Banner at Justice Department Sparks Debate Over Political Symbolism
Trump’s Strategic Warning to UK Over Chagos Islands Deal Sparks Diplomatic Whiplash
President Trump to Undertake Three-Day Visit to China Next Month
President Trump Raises Baseline Global Tariffs to 15% Following Supreme Court Ruling
White House Dinner Caps Contentious Week for U.S. Governors in Washington
Federal Judge Rebukes Prosecutors Over Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home
Washington Businesses Assess Trade Risks After Supreme Court Curbs Tariff Authority
Trump Team Weighs Strategy for Deploying Additional $500 Billion in Defense Spending
Trump Signals Determined Path Forward After Supreme Court Tariff Decision
Two Dead and Seven Injured After Street Shooting in Richmond Following Altercation
Series of Pacific Storm Systems Set to Drench Western Washington With Rain and Mountain Snow
UK Businesses Face Fresh Uncertainty Following US Tariff Ruling
Debate Grows Within Australia’s Liberal Party Over Adopting Trump-Style Campaign Strategy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praises the rapid progress of Chinese tech companies.
Vandana Shiva reminding the world that Bill Gates did not invent anything.
Majority of Americans Say Trump’s Deportation Effort Has Gone Too Far
Concerns Mount Over Potential Saudi Uranium Enrichment in Prospective US Nuclear Accord
UK Confirms Preferential U.S. Trading Terms Will Continue After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
U.S. and U.K. to Hold Talks on Diego Garcia as Iran Objects to Potential Military Use
Trump Directs Government to Release UFO and Alien Information
Trump Signs Global 10% Tariffs on Imports
Justice Department Faces Strain as White House Intensifies Focus on Voter Integrity
Trump Executive Order on Glyphosate Sparks Sharp Backlash From MAHA Health Coalition
Bipartisan Governors Highlight Productive Dialogue Despite White House Meeting Rift
Washington State Gas Prices Climb Sharply to Become Among the Nation’s Highest
Washington Commanders Face Defensive Reckoning as Offseason Begins
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Urges Dialogue and Shared Commitment Amid Internal Disagreements
Washington Marks George Washington’s Birthday With National Mall Commemorations
United Kingdom Denies U.S. Access to Military Base for Potential Iran Strike
Donald Trump to Visit China for Talks with Xi Jinping
UK ‘Working Closely with US’ to Assess Impact of Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
US Supreme Court Voids Trump’s Emergency Tariff Plan, Reshaping Trade Power and Fiscal Risk
Trump’s Evolving Stance on UK Chagos Islands Deal Draws Renewed Scrutiny
UK Has Not Granted US Approval to Launch Iran Strikes from RAF Bases, Government Confirms
AI Pricing Pressure Mounts as Chinese Models Undercut US Rivals and Margin Risks Grow
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