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February 26

DHS shutdown triggers TSA ‘emergency measures’ as lawmaker warns airports could feel economic pain

TSA implements emergency measures as DHS shutdown continues, with officials warning of potential travel disruptions and economic fallout at airports.

February 26

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said President Donald Trump's State of the Union revealed "two Americas," as Democrats refused to stand during key moments of the speech.

February 26

Fetterman hailed Trump's SOTU speech as 'powerful' for honoring veterans as other Dems were more critical

Trump delivered the longest State of the Union in U.S. history at 1 hour 48 minutes, drawing praise from Sen. Fetterman, D-Pa., for honoring veterans, while other Dems criticized Trump.

February 26

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva for closely watched Iran negotiations

Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi meets Trump envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva as U.S. and Iran exchange proposals on Tehran’s nuclear program.

February 26

Fetterman hails Trump's 'powerful' SOTU speech as lawmakers look ahead to midterms

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn. lavished praise on President Trump's State of the Union as other lawmakers reveal what they think of the upcoming midterms.

February 26

Judge orders Ilhan Omar attack suspect to remain in custody pending trial

A man accused of assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar at a Minneapolis town hall was ordered to remain in custody until trial.

February 26

Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion

A Supreme Court litigator was found guilty this week of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player.

February 26

Rubio addresses Cuban shootout with speedboat

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the shootout "highly unusual" and said the U.S. would verify the details of the incident.

February 26

'Squad' member claims State of the Union guest was arrested

Rep. Ilhan Omar's says her guest to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address was arrested by Capitol Police.

February 26

Former top Harris advisor ignites backlash over 'political props' comment targeting USA men's hockey team

Former Harris advisor Symone Sanders said the gold medal-winning Olympic USA men's hockey team "allowed themselves to be used as political props" after Trump introduced them