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Democrats Plan Quiet Counter‑Moves at Trump’s Speech

February 24, 2026

The upcoming State of the Union will see a wave of Democratic lawmakers choosing silence or alternative events over direct protest. After last year’s heated scenes in the House chamber, many are opting for a more subdued stance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined two paths at a recent b

technology

Silicon Valley’s Wake‑Up Call: Why Apple and Others Are Rethinking Taiwan

February 24, 2026

Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry

politics

Trump Prepares for a Lengthy State of the Union Speech

February 24, 2026

The president announced that his upcoming address would be “long” because he has a lot to cover. He spent the weekend rehearsing with a small circle of advisers, focusing on the logistics of the House chamber rather than reading the text aloud. This speech comes at a tense time: his approval r

politics

Missing Pages in the Epstein Files Raise Questions About Trump

February 24, 2026

A huge amount of Jeffrey Epstein’s paperwork has been made public, but a recent NPR probe shows that the Justice Department left out many pages. These missing documents include evidence about claims that former President Trump sexually abused a minor in the early 1980s. The Department of Justice did

politics

Trump Faces Low Economy Ratings Ahead of State‑of‑the‑Union

February 24, 2026

The upcoming State‑of‑the‑Union will see President Trump stepping onto a stage where many voters doubt his economic leadership. In his first term, he held steady or high approval on the economy, but since returning to office, those numbers have slipped. Many Americans blame rising costs and feel the

celebrities

Russell Brand Faces New Sexual Assault Charges

February 24, 2026

In London, the comedian and YouTuber Russell Brand stood in court to deny two fresh accusations of sexual assault, one of which is rape. The 50‑year‑old has already been on trial for five earlier charges that included another rape claim. The latest allegations, announced in December, point to incide

politics

A Call for Transparency Over a Royal Trade Role

February 24, 2026

The House of Commons has moved to demand that documents about a former prince’s decade‑long service as a UK trade envoy be made public. The motion, led by the Liberal Democrats, seeks to uncover how he was selected and whether his ties to a notorious financier affected his work. Trade minister Chri

crypto

The Crypto Debate: Trump, Coinbase and a Family Firm

February 24, 2026

A new bill about how crypto markets work has caused big fights in Washington. Top officials from the Trump team have not been happy with Coinbase, a leading crypto company that recently said it would stop supporting the bill. They called Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, a “nihilist” and even s

politics

Diplomacy First, But Ready for Action

February 24, 2026

The White House says President Trump’s main approach to Iran is diplomatic talks. Yet the administration also warns it could resort to military force if negotiations fail. The president’s spokesperson confirmed this stance, noting that the final call rests with Trump himself. Earlier in the day, Se

sports

U. S. Hockey’s Gold Rush: Wins, Woes, and the Family Feeling

February 24, 2026

A quick glance at the 2026 Winter Games shows two gold medals hanging over U. S. hockey—one from the men’s team, one from the women’s. The story is not just about a puck that popped into the net; it’s about how family ties, media hype and political drama all collided on a snowy stage. First off, J