The Supreme Court ruled presidents need Congress’s approval to impose new tariffs, upholding legislative control over trade policy.

A $170 billion tariff refund dispute erupts over eligibility, reshaping U.S. trade enforcement.

A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 17, 2026, for unlawfully carrying a firearm, sparking a security response but posing no threat to the public.

U.S. evacuates non-essential embassy staff from Beirut due to rising Iran-related tensions, effective Feb. 23, 2026.

Rapper Lil Poppa, 25, died in Georgia on Feb. 18, 2026; cause unknown.

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry suspended since Feb. 14 due to shutdown, affecting millions.

India joins U.S.-led Pax Silica tech alliance to boost secure supply chains, amid strengthened ties and trade deals.

Snooki revealed she has early-stage cervical cancer, caught due to routine screenings, and is pursuing treatment while urging women to get checked.

The Vatican rejected Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, citing UN authority and lack of Palestinian inclusion.

Venezuela passed an amnesty law releasing hundreds of political prisoners, excluding serious crimes, amid ongoing criticism over transparency and scope.