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The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: Europe should pick up talent fleeing the US

Editorial: The president’s cuts have defunded and alienated thousands of American scientists. Europe can benefit, if it makes the right offer

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Feb 27 • 12:50 PM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Trump teases endorsement-hungry Senate GOP candidates with Texas visit

President Donald Trump has so far declined to endorse in the Texas GOP primary race between Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and US Rep. Wesley Hunt.

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Feb 27 • 11:43 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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President Donald Trump to host White House roundtable on future of college athletics

At least 35 prominent figures across college and professional sports have been invited to the March 6 meeting

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Feb 27 • 11:25 AM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
WATCH LIVE: Trump talks about energy in Texas ahead of high-profile primary election
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Feb 27 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Trump disapproval jumps, Newsom and Vance take early 2028 lead in poll

President Trump's disapproval rating climbs to 55%, while Gavin Newsom and JD Vance take early leads in 2028 race, new Emerson College poll shows.

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Feb 27 • 10:52 AM EST • Politics • usatoday.com
Can Trump fix college sports? Can't sell plan if SEC, Big Ten don't want to hear it

President Trump's commission on college sports sounds like a great idea. You can’t sell a plan to fix what’s broken if someone doesn’t want to hear it.

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Feb 27 • 10:48 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

The aggressive spending comes after AIPAC put $2 million into a recent Democratic primary for a special election in New Jersey, an effort that's widely considered to have backfired.

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Feb 27 • 10:22 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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Moore demands Trump tariff reimbursements for Maryland consumers, businesses

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is demanding reimbursements for his state’s consumers and businesses after the Supreme Court shot down a majority of the Trump administration’s tariffs last week. …

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Feb 27 • 10:11 AM EST • Business • thehill.com
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday's primaries

The first primaries of the 2026 election season will offer an early read on voter mood in President Donald Trump’s second term and on how both parties are adapting

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Feb 27 • 10:04 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
How The Federal Reserve Works And Why It Matters To Your Business

From the ongoing shifts in interest rates to President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, and disagreements over where policy should go next,

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Feb 27 • 9:40 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
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Bolstering Infectious Disease Outbreak Prevention and Response in Niger and the Dominican Republic Through the America First Global Health Strategy - United States Department of State

On February 26, the United States signed bilateral health cooperation Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Niger, reinforcing U.S. leadership in global health while advancing country ownership under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. In the Dominican Republic, the United States signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation […]

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Feb 27 • 9:11 AM EST • Health • state.gov
Science of sex and gender being misrepresented by Trump officials, experts warn

Scientists say crackdown on gender-affirming care could have impact on healthcare of all Americans

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Feb 27 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • theguardian.com
Trump’s war on fraud is political genius

President Trump is serious about fraud. As he should be — taxpayers are being ripped off.

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Feb 27 • 8:00 AM EST • Politics • thehill.com
Bill Clinton to face Congressional questions over Epstein ties

Clinton follows his wife, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who testified on Thursday calling for Donald Trump to appear before the panel

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Feb 27 • 7:07 AM EST • Politics • theguardian.com
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Confused by Trump-Mamdani Bromance? It’s the Power of Populism | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Feb. 27

Plus, the Fed quietly pushes back on DOJ subpoenas, and Hillary Clinton tells GOP-led panel she knew nothing about Epstein’s crimes

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Feb 27 • 7:01 AM EST • Politics • wsj.com
What economists got wrong about Trump’s tariffs

The 3 big lessons we’ve learned since “Liberation Day.”

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Feb 27 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Foreign aid is back from the dead — but it’s in the hands of the people who tried to kill it

Both parties just approved billions for lifesaving aid abroad. Will Trump actually spend it?

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Feb 27 • 6:30 AM EST • Health • vox.com
The US in Brief: First Hillary, next Bill

The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.

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Feb 27 • 6:10 AM EST • Politics • economist.com
Column | New dietary guidelines promise science over bias — but come up short

The Trump administration says it wants evidence driving nutrition conclusions, but bias keeps getting in the way.

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Feb 27 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • washingtonpost.com
Contributor: The U.S. hockey team took gold. Its bigger feat? Transcending politics

Their patriotic response to Trump's invitation was refreshing: 'When you get the chance to go to White House and meet the president, we’re proud to be Americans.'

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Feb 27 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • latimes.com
Federal judge allows Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to move forward

Federal judge denies injunction against Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project, allowing construction to proceed on the controversial expansion.

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Feb 27 • 5:36 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
Is There Room in the GOP for John Cornyn?

The four-term Texan is testing whether a traditional Republican still has a place in a party reshaped by Donald Trump.

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Feb 27 • 4:45 AM EST • Politics • politico.com
Trump says he is a savior of women’s sports. His ice hockey joke showed what he really thinks

The president and his allies have never been interested in helping or elevating female athletes. His true feelings were exposed on Sunday

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Feb 27 • 4:00 AM EST • Sports • theguardian.com
Why Trump's Criticism of Maliki Strengthens Him in Iraq

Is publicly confronting the likely next prime minister of Iraq the right strategy for the United States? The nomination of Nouri al Maliki by the

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Feb 27 • 3:30 AM EST • Politics • warontherocks.com
Small Business and the Trump Tariffs

Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump illegally imposed tariffs on U.S. imports from trading partners. The main partner is

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Feb 27 • 1:45 AM EST • Business • counterpunch.org
Trump heads to Texas, where 3 friends are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary

President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday, his first trip after his State of the Union address

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Feb 27 • 12:30 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Why the Clintons’ ordeal might end up backfiring on Trump

When former President Bill Clinton testifies to a congressional committee Friday on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, he will be setting a precedent that President Donald Trump may come to regret.

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Feb 27 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire

President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.

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Feb 27 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Scott Jennings: I disagree with Trump, don’t nationalize elections
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Feb 26 • 10:49 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Trump College Sports Reform Commission Is Led By Levine, DeSantis

President Donald Trump is putting together a working group to explore college sports reform. It includes Adam Silver, Randy Levine and Ron DeSantis.

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Feb 26 • 10:25 PM EST • Sports • sportico.com
President Trump to convene panel focused on future of college sports: Sources

The roundtable, scheduled for March 6, includes an invite list with dozens of important figures and sports celebrities.

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Feb 26 • 9:50 PM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
Trump pushes Congress to pass SAVE Act during State of the Union; no meddling with tariffs

Republican divisions emerge over Trump's tariff policies as the president pushes Congress to pass the SAVE Act and restrict congressional stock trading.

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Feb 26 • 9:39 PM EST • Politics • foxnews.com
Sources: Trump, college leaders to tackle issues at roundtable

Conference commissioners are expected to join sports celebrities and dignitaries on March 6 in a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump about the future of college athletics, sources said.

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Feb 26 • 9:21 PM EST • Sports • espn.com
US Olympic hockey player distances himself from White House video trashing Canadians

While the Trump administration has shown no hesitation to bash Canada – especially after the US men’s Olympic hockey team won gold in overtime – one of the players took issue with a recent AI-generated TikTok posted by the White House that made it sound like he was trash-talking Canadians.

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Feb 26 • 8:48 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
‘I was not protesting’: Guest arrested for standing at Trump’s State of the Union address
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Feb 26 • 7:17 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Justice Department Sues 5 States, Most Republican-Led, for Voter Data

The Trump administration sued Utah, Oklahoma and West Virginia, as well as Kentucky and West Virginia, to obtain unredacted voter registration databases in pursuit of baseless claims of voter fraud.

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Feb 26 • 7:03 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Vance: ‘No chance’ U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East

As President Trump contemplates military action in Iran, the vice president told The Post he still sees himself as a “skeptic” of overseas military intervention.

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Feb 26 • 6:56 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Small businesses gear up for tariff fight after Supreme Court rules against Trump
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Feb 26 • 6:44 PM EST • Business • nypost.com
Regime Change in Cuba Appeals to Trump but Carries Risks

The Trump administration is signaling a different approach, after demanding an end to Cuba’s communist leadership.

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Feb 26 • 5:30 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Vice President JD Vance addresses affordability concerns in visit to Wisconsin

The Vice President took President Trump's State of the Union message on the road to the Badger State.

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Feb 26 • 5:27 PM EST • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Despite Trump push for voter ID law, Senate Republicans say votes aren’t there to change filibuster rules

Despite President Donald Trump demanding that Majority Leader John Thune find some way to pass a voter ID bill in the Senate, Republicans in the chamber maintain they do not have the support to change Senate rules to bypass the filibuster.

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Feb 26 • 5:24 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing investments by with mocking up newspaper with his name in the headline

It’s a tactic designed to appeal to Trump, who is keenly aware of his media coverage and, aside from being an avid viewer of cable news, is known to voraciously consume coverage in the local New York City publications.

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Feb 26 • 5:23 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Medicare spending set to nearly double in 10 years and Medicaid and ACA spending up a third, CBO says, just as Trump’s tax cut shortens its lifespan

Medicare spending alone will nearly double over the next decade, but the CBO projects its underlying trust fund will run dry by 2040.

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Feb 26 • 5:17 PM EST • Health • fortune.com
President Trump convening roundtable to discuss myriad issues facing college sports: Sources
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Feb 26 • 5:17 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Ron DeSantis carves out a distinct GOP lane on AI: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the Trump administration launches its "war on fraud."

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Feb 26 • 5:07 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?

The Trump administration came under fire for an operation that turned lethal and politically toxic. But the show of force may also have had a bigger purpose: to serve as a warning.

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Feb 26 • 4:39 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit

President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments

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Feb 26 • 4:30 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
WATCH: Rep. Garcia says House Democrats want Trump to sit for deposition on Epstein ties
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Feb 26 • 4:01 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality

US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.

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Feb 26 • 3:08 PM EST • Politics • aljazeera.com
Hillary Clinton deposition paused over leaked photo

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert sent a photo of the closed-door proceeding to a conservative influencer.

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Feb 26 • 3:05 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Why top Senate Republicans are skeptical they can use a 'talking filibuster' to pass Trump's SAVE America Act

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the conference isn't "unified" on using the rarely used tool as he faces increased pressure from the right.

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Feb 26 • 2:59 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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‘She Can’t Win. He Can’: Inside James Talarico’s Faith-Based Bid to Flip Texas

Talarico is in a fierce primary for Senate against Jasmine Crockett. He spoke to TIME between campaign stops in an area Trump won by 40 points

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Feb 26 • 2:44 PM EST • Politics • time.com
Clinton: If committee were ‘serious’ it would ask Trump about Epstein ties ‘directly under oath’
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Feb 26 • 2:36 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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In Texas, Crenshaw faces primary challenger, a test for MAGA

Representative Dan Crenshaw, who has at times clashed with President Trump and his allies, is facing a conservative challenger in Tuesday’s primary.

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Feb 26 • 2:15 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Tariffs. Loans. ICE. Immigrant business owners face plenty of hurdles under Trump administration

Businesses operated and owned by immigrants all over the Boston area face a slew of challenges that were shared at a recent roundtable with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.

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Feb 26 • 1:59 PM EST • Business • wgbh.org
Clinton Halts Epstein Deposition After Republican Leaks Photo of Her Testifying

Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state, had requested a public hearing if she was going to be forced to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation, but the G.O.P. chairman had refused.

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Feb 26 • 1:25 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump set to meet with Mamdani to discuss housing Thursday

Trump set to meet with Mamdani today

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Feb 26 • 12:42 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Gov. Whitmer bet on bipartisanship in contrast to President Trump

A night after Trump called his opponents \

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Feb 26 • 12:24 PM EST • Politics • detroitnews.com
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Mamdani and Trump Are Set to Meet in Washington

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s trip to the White House on Thursday was unannounced. The topics he planned to discuss with President Trump were not immediately clear.

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Feb 26 • 12:08 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency

Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

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Feb 26 • 11:52 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
'Stop laughing.' Abby Wambach, more athletes condemn Trump's hockey comments

Retired soccer players Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy said they wish the men's hockey team would have rejected Trump's offer to visit the White House.

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Feb 26 • 11:34 AM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary protections for thousands of Syrians who have been living in the United States since the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters fifteen years ago.

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Feb 26 • 11:17 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during midterm elections

A Department of Homeland Security official on Wednesday told state election administrators that immigration agents will not be stationed at the polls during November's midterm elections, trying to swat down one of Democrats' greatest fears about possible election interference from the Trump administration.

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Feb 26 • 10:29 AM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow the government to end legal protections for migrants from Syria for now

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Feb 26 • 10:20 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Oregon Democrats’ plan to end 3 Trump tax breaks heads to governor; Republican threatens to seek voter veto

Democrats' plan is designed to net $312 million to help stave off cuts of nearly $900 million from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and budget cutting bill. But a Republican announced he will seek a voter veto.

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Feb 26 • 10:01 AM EST • Politics • oregonlive.com
The Trump EPA’s Endangerment Finding Repeal: Wrong on Statute, Deceptive on Science, Reckless on Impacts

On February 12, the Trump Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its repeal of the Endangerment Finding, which establishes EPA’s statutory obligation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Alongside, EPA also repealed the associated vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards. This action

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Feb 26 • 7:30 AM EST • Science • blog.ucs.org
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International Trade After Trump: 4 Business Issues Explained By Economist

Tariffs, transactional deals, and trade wars will impact international business after Trump is gone. Four essential issues key to resilient international trade strategy.

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Feb 26 • 7:30 AM EST • Business • forbes.com
As 2026 Races Get Messy, Bill and Hillary Clinton Enter the Chat | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Feb. 26

Plus, the Justice Department is reviewing whether Epstein files about Trump were wrongly held back

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Feb 26 • 7:02 AM EST • Politics • wsj.com
Trump’s Favorite Voter-ID Bill Would Probably Backfire

Congressional Republicans are trying to pass a strict “election integrity” law that seems almost custom-designed to disenfranchise their own supporters.

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Feb 26 • 7:00 AM EST • Politics • theatlantic.com
Does the US have enough aircraft carriers for all Trump’s wars?

Want to threaten Iran? You’re going to need a bigger boat.

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Feb 26 • 6:45 AM EST • Politics • vox.com
Republicans think they laid an immigration trap ahead of the midterms

But the GOP’s edge on immigration has narrowed as Trump’s mass deportations face backlash.

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Feb 26 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.

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Feb 26 • 5:02 AM EST • Health • nytimes.com
Polls show increasing concerns about Trump’s mental acuity

President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential race after his initial opponent, then-President Joe Biden, withdrew over worries about his age and mental sharpness.

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Feb 26 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Is the Florida redistricting process delayed — or dead on arrival? Even Republicans aren't sure

Florida was eager to join Donald Trump's redistricting push. But will a legal challenge stop the process and leave campaigns racing?

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Feb 26 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Analysis | Trump stirred rumors for years. Now, it’s the Clintons’ turn to speak about Epstein.

Bill and Hillary Clinton have survived decades of scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Often, their adversaries come out on the losing end.

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Feb 26 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
'Get back to integrity': Oklahoma's Kevin Stitt on Republicans after Trump

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt about his spat with President Trump, immigration and the future of the Republican Party.

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Feb 26 • 5:00 AM EST • Politics • npr.org
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States Sue to Block Trump’s ‘Anti-Science’ Vaccine Policy

Climate change helps spread vaccine-preventable diseases. But the Trump administration’s reduced vaccine schedule “throws science out the window,” and makes Americans more vulnerable to infections, state attorneys general charge in a new lawsuit.

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Feb 26 • 4:55 AM EST • Science • insideclimatenews.org
Why is Trump targeting fraud in blue states, but not red ones?
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Feb 25 • 11:21 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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US: Trump administration pauses Minnesota health funds

US Vice President JD Vance has announced a halt in Medicaid health payments to Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump put him in charge of a "war on fraud."

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Feb 25 • 11:12 PM EST • Health • dw.com
Trump risks walking into an Iraq-style trap in Iran

Donald Trump might never have been president but for political and social backlash to the Iraq war that shattered trust in the governing establishment.

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Feb 25 • 9:16 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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ICE won’t be at polling places for midterms, Trump appointee tells state election officials

A Donald Trump appointee at the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials from around the country Wednesday that federal immigration agents won’t be deployed to polling places during the 2026 midterms, according to multiple sources on the call.

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Feb 25 • 7:19 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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FBI Director Kash Patel ousts personnel tied to Trump classified documents probe

FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the ouster of least 10 employees involved in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, four people briefed on the matter told CNN.

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Feb 25 • 7:07 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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DC Wrap: Fact-checking State of the Union; Pelosi talks flipping the House

A look at the day's biggest stories in national politics

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Feb 25 • 6:45 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
DHS reinstates Coast Guard members discharged over COVID shot

Some significant changes to U.S. immunization practices have been made during the first year of the second Trump administration

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Feb 25 • 6:38 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump’s Push for Election Power Raises Fears He Will ‘Subvert’ Midterms

The president appears to be undermining Americans’ faith in the outcome, at a moment when Republicans face an uphill climb to keep control of Congress.

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Feb 25 • 6:13 PM EST • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump's tariffs: Asia braces for another year of Trump tariff turmoil

The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.

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Feb 25 • 6:03 PM EST • Business • bbc.com
That’s entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026

Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washington is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President Donald Trump’s 1 hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Show Notes:

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Feb 25 • 5:59 PM EST • Entertainment • rollcall.com
Democrats are spoiling for a fight in Texas: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump's options in Iran.

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Feb 25 • 5:34 PM EST • Politics • nbcnews.com
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WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk
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Feb 25 • 5:22 PM EST • Health • pbs.org
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WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk
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Feb 25 • 5:22 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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The Democrats Who Got Weird During the State of the Union

They found a bizarre, crass way to push back against Trump.

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Feb 25 • 5:12 PM EST • Politics • theatlantic.com
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Jeremy Swayman admits U.S. men's hockey team 'should've reacted differently' to controversial moment of Trump call

The Boston Bruins' standout goalie emphasized that he and his teammates have "so much respect" for the gold medal-winning U.S. women's team.

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Feb 25 • 5:01 PM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'

President Donald Trump's pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud said Wednesday he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor" as questions grow about how the new unit will operate free of political influence.

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Feb 25 • 4:33 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
Meet the man Trump picked to pursue his war on fraud at the Justice Department

The morning after President Donald Trump declared a “war on fraud” during his State of the Union address, Senior Justice Department prosecutor Colin McDonald sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee and said he would steadfastly follow the department’s tradition to focus only on the evidence.

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Feb 25 • 4:32 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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Here are 5 health topics Trump avoided in his SOTU speech

Despite President Trump's aim to make health care a "Republican issue" for the midterms, his speech left out scientific research, MAHA, abortion and rural health, among other issues.

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Feb 25 • 4:18 PM EST • Health • npr.org
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Trump's call for Congress stock ban draws bipartisan support

Several bills have been introduced on the issue, but the one that seems to have the most support doesn't go as far as others

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Feb 25 • 3:52 PM EST • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump Administration Prioritizes Affordability by Announcing Major Crackdown on Health Care Fraud

Today HHS announced new steps to crack down on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid to protect patients and taxpayers and improve affordability.

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Feb 25 • 3:39 PM EST • Health • hhs.gov
Businesses Push for Tariff Refunds as Trump Aides Hint at Fight to Come

By the president’s own admission, it could be years before the matter is settled, even though the administration previously indicated it would pay.

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Feb 25 • 2:53 PM EST • Business • nytimes.com
Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.”

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Feb 25 • 2:33 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now

His address Tuesday was a declaration of pride in the achievements of his still-young second term, as he boasted of an economic renaissance at home while he's imposed a new world order abroad. Trump is getting his first opportunity to test drive that midterm year message later this week.

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Feb 25 • 2:26 PM EST • Politics • pbs.org
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