February 23 Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.
February 23 US women's hockey team declines Trump's State of the Union invitation The U.S. women's Olympic hockey team declined President Donald Trump's State of the Union invite after winning gold in Milan, citing academic and professional commitments.
February 23 Secret tapes sink shooter's defense in Scott Spivey road rage killing South Carolina judge denies Stand Your Ground immunity for Charles Boyd in 2023 shooting death, citing credibility issues and inconsistent testimony.
February 23 Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach A transgender Minnesota state lawmaker suggested some adult sites can be "educational" for LGBTQ youth, offering skepticism about age verification laws at a hearing.
February 23 Girl, 11, identified as victim of avalanche at Utah resort According to the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake, 11-year-old Madelyn Eitas was identified as a victim of an avalanche during a ski trip with her family. (@wbbkmz via Storyful)
February 23 Republican House member looks to block trans surgeries for minors Rep. Bob Onder, R-Mo., is looking to use the Chloe Cole Act to protect children from undergoing life-altering gender-related procedures.
February 23 Angel Families praise Trump for immigration crackdown: 'You are the man' People who suffered the loss of a family member slain by illegal immigrants thanked President Trump as his administration seeks to tackle illegal immigration.
February 23 Trump halts Angel Families speech to check on woman in audience President Donald Trump paused his Angel families ceremony to speak with Patty Morin about her health and eye surgery, as he honored victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants.
February 23 Mar-a-Lago security breach prompts new warnings: 'How many chances does one man get?' Lara Trump, former Secret Service official warn of political rhetoric as Trump family faces third alleged assassination attempt in two years at Florida estate.
February 23 US kills 3 suspected narco-traffickers in Caribbean, Pentagon says U.S. forces killed three alleged narco-terrorists in a deadly Caribbean strike targeting suspected drug trafficking vessel tied to terrorist organizations.