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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.
Jeremy Scahill: Despite Ongoing Talks, Trump Admin Is "Obsessed" with Destroying Iran
Jeremy Scahill reveals the Trump administration's alleged obsession with ending Iran's Islamic Revolution, detailing a massive military buildup and two potential US attack scenarios, despite ongoing negotiations.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 20, 2026
This episode details a range of critical global and domestic headlines, from potential US military action against Iran and Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative to human rights abuses in Israeli prisons and Sudan, Prince Andrew's arrest, and a proposed wealth tax in California.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 18, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US military strikes in Latin America, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, and political turmoil in Peru, while domestic US news highlights controversial immigration policies and media censorship concerns.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 16, 2026
This report details escalating US-Iran tensions, ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence, controversial US immigration policies, and the use of AI in military operations, alongside domestic political and health agency controversies.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 9, 2026
This report details escalating tensions and controversies across the U.S. and globally, including widespread criticism of ICE's conduct, political scandals involving former President Trump, and significant international developments from the Middle East to Asia.
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