Feb. 16, 2026
DHS Shuts Down as Congress Fails to Reach Funding Deal
Lawmakers out of session as immigration reform demands stall budget negotiations
Feb. 16, 2026
High-Profile Figures Burned by Epstein Files Fallout
Resignations, investigations, and reputational damage follow release of Epstein documents.
Feb. 16, 2026
MAGA Senator Criticized for Contradictory Stance on Trump's Revenge Plot
CNN's Jake Tapper grilled Sen. Markwayne Mullin over his response to the DOJ's efforts to imprison Democratic lawmakers.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ro Khanna Accused of Defaming Innocent Men in Epstein Case
Congressman named six 'wealthy, powerful' men he claimed were 'likely incriminated' in Epstein files, but four had no connection to the case.
Feb. 15, 2026
Federal Funding Resumes for $16B Gateway Tunnel Project
Construction on the critical New York-New Jersey rail link will restart after a four-month halt.
Feb. 15, 2026
White House Slams NYC Councilman for Calling Trump 'Pedophile'
Councilman Chi Ossé accused the president of being in the Epstein Files, but the White House says he should ask Democrats about their ties to the convicted sex offender.
Feb. 15, 2026
Trump Admin Bars Pride Flag at Stonewall Monument
Federal government says only U.S. flag allowed, despite local outcry
Feb. 15, 2026
Black Lawmaker Celebrated White Residents Leaving His District
New York State Rep. Charles Barron bragged about losing white population in his community in 2019
Feb. 15, 2026
Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Ousts Member Over Antisemitism Dispute
Carrie Prejean Boller was removed from the federal panel after a heated hearing on defining antisemitism.
Feb. 15, 2026
Massive Golden Trump Statue to Greet G20 Leaders in Miami
22-foot tall golden statue of former President Trump to be erected at summit venue
Feb. 14, 2026
Federal Funds Unfreeze for Gateway Rail Tunnel Project
After legal battles, the $16 billion project receives initial $30 million payment from the federal government.
Feb. 14, 2026
Delaware North Executive Tapped to Lead National Park Service
Scott Socha, a group president at the hospitality company, has been nominated by the Trump Administration to run the National Park Service.
Feb. 14, 2026
Manitoba First Nation buys own backup generators after power outage
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation says governments and utility failed to support urgent purchase during wildfire crisis
Feb. 14, 2026
Federal Government Begins Releasing Funds for Hudson Tunnel Project
After court order, $30 million in overdue funds are released for the $16 billion infrastructure project.
Feb. 14, 2026
Trump Relents on Withholding Funds for Critical Hudson Tunnel Project
Federal judge's order forces administration to resume $16 billion in funding for Gateway rail tunnel after months-long suspension.
Feb. 14, 2026
Gateway Project Receives $30M in Frozen Funds, More Expected
The long-delayed rail tunnel project will get the full $205 million owed by the Trump administration by next week.
Feb. 14, 2026
Trump Administration Erases Bedrock Climate Rule, Sparking Lawsuits
The battle over the EPA's "endangerment finding" is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which is now more conservative.
Feb. 14, 2026
DHS Shutdown Looms, Threatening Critical Services
Funding lapse could disrupt TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA operations
Feb. 14, 2026
DHS Shutdown Looms as Lawmakers Attend Munich Conference
Congress fails to reach funding deal before deadline, leaving Department of Homeland Security unfunded as some legislators travel abroad.
Feb. 14, 2026
Top Goldman Sachs Lawyer Resigns Over Epstein Ties, Obama Link Downplayed
Kathy Ruemmler's close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and her previous role as White House counsel for President Obama were not prominently featured in media reports about her resignation.
