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Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 23, 2026
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's global tariffs, but he immediately reimposed them under a different law, while escalating tensions with Iran, and facing domestic and international crises ranging from cartel violence in Mexico to a deadly bomb cyclone in the US Northeast.
Jesse Jackson's Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition
This episode explores the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his pivotal role in marrying grassroots activism with electoral politics, democratizing the Democratic Party, and advocating for justice both domestically and internationally.
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