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February 24

Democrats' 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' on 'full display' with counter-State of the Union events, Johnson says

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Democratic Party has nothing to offer "but their TDS agenda," with multiple counter-SOTU events set for Tuesday night.

February 24

Democratic Party's 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' is on display with counter-SOTU events: Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson slams Democrats for hosting several counter-State of the Union events on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

February 24

Ex-FBI official fired by Trump admin lobs DOJ weaponization accusation while launching US House bid

Ex-assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington field office has mounted a run for Congress, accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing the Justice Department.

February 24

Sen Marsha Blackburn blasts Big Tech amid social media addiction trial

The landmark social media addiction trial continues, featuring YouTube executive testimony. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., criticizes Big Tech for failing to self-regulate as she pushes for the Kids Online Safety Act.

February 24

Postal Service can't be sued for intentionally not delivering mail, Supreme Court rules in 5-4 split

Supreme Court rules 5-4 that U.S. Postal Service cannot be sued for intentionally failing to deliver mail, citing federal sovereign immunity protections.

February 24

DNC chair previews the State of the Union, Democrats’ stance on Gaza

DNC Chair Ken Martin discusses potential Democratic responses to President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address, the autopsy of the 2024 presidential election and more on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

February 24

Leavitt says Trump chooses diplomacy first for Iran, but remains 'willing to use' lethal force if necessary

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is willing to use the "lethal force" of the U.S. military "if necessary," regarding Iran.

February 24

Trump's first option for Iran is diplomacy, but he's willing to use 'lethal force,' if necessary: White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Donald Trump's "first option is always diplomacy" for Iran.

February 24

Dem rep identifies himself as one of this year's State of the Union designated survivors

Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., who was named a designated survivor for President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, accuses president of "unlawful" actions.

February 24

Kayleigh McEnany: Expect big news at Trump's State of the Union

Kayleigh McEnany previews President Donald Trump's upcoming State of the Union Address, expected to highlight economic progress in his second term.