Trump News for Sunday, February 22, 2026

White House post after US hockey win over Canada stirs controversy

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Trump hails US's Olympic gold win, as some Canadians reject White House's illustration of an eagle dominating a goose.

What we know about the man killed at Mar-a-Lago

Patrick Priest, Ross Weidner, Sasha Pezenik, Abcnews.com

Authorities said he was armed, but his cousin said he had no interest in guns.

Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula

Edna Mohamed, Al Jazeera English

Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated 'equally'.

I guess Mexico is solving for the equilibrium?

Tyler Cowen, Marginalrevolution.com

For some while I have wondered what would happen if the U.S. military sought to assist Mexico in taking out one of the top drug lords.  I suppose now we are finding out.  A few points: 1. There is a good chance a few more drug lords will be hit.  It makes no …

Armed Man Shot Dead at Mar-a-Lago Was Fixated on Epstein Files, Text Shows

TMZ Staff, TMZ

The armed man shot and killed by Secret Service agents outside President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property Sunday had grown increasingly obsessed with the Epstein files and was also a vocal supporter of Trump … TMZ has learned. Austin Tucker…

What will Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs mean for the world?

Al Jazeera English

The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.

Warren: 'This Money Needs To Go Back To The American People'

Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com

Sen Elizabeth Warren spoke with CNN's Kaitlan Collins about the SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs. She didn't mince any words: WARREN: Well, let's be clear. It should not just go to a handful of giant corporations who have the legal capacity to go in and sue …

Greenland says 'no thank you' after Trump says he is sending it a 'great hospital boat'

Tristan Anthony, Business Insider

Trump said he was sending a "great hospital boat" to Greenland to care for its sick. Greenland, which has universal healthcare, said 'no thank you.'

Never Trump Republicans are still issuing dire warnings. Is anyone listening?

STEVE PEOPLES, Yahoo Entertainment

Over and over, the Republicans and former Republicans who gathered just outside Washington this weekend warned that President Donald Trump and his allies in ...

Trump's Netflix threat is a warning to every CEO

Peter Kafka, Business Insider

The president now routinely tells companies how to run their businesses and threatens them if they don't comply.

The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed

Mohamad Elmasry, Al Jazeera English

The interview brought the 'Israel first vs America first' debate to heart of the American right.

Did Melania and Barron Trump open 'Hope Medical Center' for homeless?

Laerke Christensen, Snopes.com

U.S. first lady Melania Trump and her son, Barron Trump, opened a free hospital for homeless people in early 2026.

Financial Restrictions To Hurt AppFolio, Inc. (APPF) But Analysts Reaffirm Price Target

Jabran Kundi, Yahoo Entertainment

AppFolio, Inc. (NASDAQ:APPF) is one of the 11 best 52-week low technology stocks to buy now. AppFolio, Inc. (NASDAQ:APPF) secured a $150 million senior...

Analysts Lower Price Target, But Remain Bullish on Q2 Holdings, Inc. (QTWO)

Jabran Kundi, Yahoo Entertainment

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO) is one of the 11 best 52-week low technology stocks to buy now. On February 11, RBC Capital maintained its Sector Perform...

Goldman CEO, NYSE President Attend Trump-Backed World Liberty Crypto Event

Parshwa Turakhiya, Yahoo Entertainment

World Liberty Financial (CRYPTO: WLFI) surged 17% as Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) CEO David Solomon and NYSE President Lynn Martin spoke at the inaugural World...

An Angry C-SPAN Caller Who Sounds Like Donald Trump Is Going Viral, And People Are Convinced It's Him

Mychal Thompson, Buzzfeed

"Either a great prank or the most pathetic phone call ever made — and the fact that we can’t tell which it is really says it all."View Entire Post ›

Greenland rejects Trump’s offer to send US hospital ship to Arctic island

Edna Mohamed, Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump says a 'great hospital boat' is going to Greenland as he mocks its healthcare system.

Oman confirms US-Iran talks will take place in Geneva on Thursday

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Iran is negotiating 'only nuclear' at present, its foreign minister says, and is confident a deal can be reached.

University students hold new protests in Iran around memorials for those killed

The Associated Press, NPR

Iran's state news agency said students protested at five universities in the capital, Tehran, and one in the city of Mashhad on Sunday.

Iranian students rally as universities reopen after nationwide protests

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Many students remain incarcerated after being taken by security forces during and after the bloody protests in January.

Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat

BBC News

Greenland's PM reminded Trump of its free healthcare, after Trump said he was sending a boat to aid people who were allegedly "not being taken care of".

Netflix Officially Under DOJ Antitrust Scrutiny “To Create A Monopoly” With Warner Bros Merger; Feds Want Details From Producers & Filmmakers On Streamer’s Leverage

Dominic Patten, Deadline

After months of jabs and feints, the white gloves may have truly come off in Netflix and Paramount’s multibillion-dollar battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. With just 24 hours left to go on the WBD board’s weeklong talks with the David Ellison-owned…

UPDATED: Donald's Latest Bizarre Post On Greenland Gets Hilariously Shut Down

Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com

It's unclear why Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States would be sending “a great hospital boat” to Greenland for a nonexistent humanitarian mission, where Greenlanders enjoy free health care, including prescription medications. But why let…

Trump’s Push for Greenland

Al Jazeera English

As Donald Trump threatens Greenland with a takeover, Al Jazeera speaks to people there about their concerns.

I Reminded My Husband of Our Long-Time Agreement. His Reaction Isn’t Fair.

Rich Juzwiak, Slate Magazine

I don't want to sneak around.

WATCH: Man shot, killed by Secret Service, local deputy at Mar-a-Lago, agency says

ABC News, Abcnews.com

A man who "appeared" to be armed was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after "unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago," the agency said.

US envoy Huckabee tries to deny saying he would support Israel expansionism

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Rights advocate warns that failure to sack Huckabee 'will be read by the world as an endorsement of his views' by Trump.

“Still hard to comprehend”: Conan mulls deaths of Rob and Michelle Reiner, Catherine O’Hara

Alex Galbraith, Salon

The comedian opened up about the famed director and his wife, who were killed after attending his holiday party

Netflix Chief Ted Sarandos’ Message To Paramount On Eve Of Warner Deadline: “Put A Better Deal On The Table”

Jake Kanter, Deadline

Ted Sarandos has flown into London with a message for Paramount as both studios chase the prize of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Speaking to Deadline on the red carpet of the BAFTA Film Awards, the Netflix co-CEO said: “We have a signed deal with Warner Bros.…

Security breach: Armed intruder shot dead at Mar-a-Lago

CK Smith, Salon

An armed man was killed by Secret Service agents after entering a restricted area of Mar-a-Lago, officials say

Bitcoin see-saws around $68,000, DOGE, ETH slide as tariff uncertainty weighs on risk assets

Shaurya Malwa, CoinDesk

President Donald Trump raised the global tariff rate to 15% despite a Supreme Court ruling against earlier emergency trade measures, keeping pressure on China and other partners.

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

BBC News

US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.

“Political hack”: Trump calls on Netflix to oust Rice or “pay the consequences”

Alex Galbraith, Salon

The request from the president comes as Netflix is attempting to acquire Warner Bros.

WATCH: Gen Z is hitting life milestone later, experts say

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, professor of psychology at Clark University, explains the new stage of emerging adulthood.

Trump says Netflix will ‘pay the consequences’ if it doesn’t fire Susan Rice

Terrence O’Brien, The Verge

Donald Trump threatened that there would be "consequences" for Netflix if it didn't fire board member Susan Rice. Rice served in both the Obama and Biden administrations, and recently appeared on Preet Bharara's podcast, where she said corporations that "take…

Trump Invokes Defense Act For Monsanto Chemicals: Bayer, Agribusiness ETFs In Focus On New Critical Mineral Status For Phosphorus

Rishabh Mishra, Yahoo Entertainment

In a major move to solidify the America First industrial strategy, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 18, mobilizing the Defense...

AOC vs. Marco Rubio: First throwdown of 2028?

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

In Munich, Ocasio-Cortez trips over unanswerable question, while Rubio lulls Europeans with smooth-criminal talk

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Launches Cassowary Vex Hypersonic Mission for the U.S. Department of War

Venkatesh, Yahoo Entertainment

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Reddit. On February 12, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation...

Needham Raises Micron (MU) Target to $450, Maintains Buy Rating

Venkatesh, Yahoo Entertainment

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Reddit. On February 17, 2026, Needham analyst N. Quinn Bolton...

Mizuho Reiterates Outperform on Alphabet (GOOGL) With $410 Target Price

Venkatesh, Yahoo Entertainment

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Reddit. On February 18, 2026, Mizuho Securities analyst Lloyd Walmsley ...

Analysts Maintain Buy on Amazon (AMZN) Despite 18% Share Depreciation

Venkatesh, Yahoo Entertainment

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Reddit. As of February 19, 2026, CNN data showed that 92% of the 72...

Armed man is shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Sheriff says

Luke Garrett, NPR

The U.S. Secret Service says the man carried a gas can and shotgun before agents shot and killed him early Sunday morning.

Secret Service fatally shoots man seen carrying apparent shotgun outside Mar-a-Lago

Rebeka Zeljko, TheBlaze

The United States Secret Service fatally shot a man outside of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort early Sunday morning.The USSS shot and killed the man, who was in his early 20s, after he unlawfully entered the secure perimeter at the president's Flor…

Gov. Shapiro blasts Trump’s tariff policy after Supreme Court rebuke

Julia Cherner, Isabel Danzis, Abcnews.com

"I wish [Trump] would just adhere to the Supreme Court's ruling and stop the pain for the American people," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tells ABC News' "This Week."

Trump Gets Humiliating Report Card Before State of the Union

Yahoo Entertainment

Who is Susan Rice, the former national security advisor in Trump's crosshairs?

Lucia Moses, Business Insider

Rice served in senior roles in the Clinton, Obama, and Biden administrations.

President Trump Changes Mind On USA vs. Canada Game Sunday

Andrew Holleran, The Spun

The President of the United States has changed his opinion on the USA vs. Canada men's hockey gold medal game. It was believed that President Trump, 79...

After This One Comment From Trump Made A MAGA Throw His Red Hat Away, People Are Mercilessly Dragging Him

Lily Grossinger, Buzzfeed

"So, after walking through the ashes of a democracy they helped burn down, suddenly this is the line? This, the one thing we all warned them about, is where they decide to draw it?"View Entire Post ›

Keith Boykin Takes Apart Trump Shill Scott Jennings

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Former Clinton White House aide Keith Boykin shot down smug Scott Jenning's revisionist history after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's illegal emergency tariffs. During an exchange on CNN's NewsNight with Abby Phillip this Friday, Jennings was asked a…

Bernie Sanders Hits Billionaires Hard At L.A. Pro-Tax Rally

Susie Madrak, Crooksandliars.com

Bernie Sanders rallied support in Los Angeles Wednesday night for a controversial proposed wealth tax in California. You are probably familiar with Bernie's greatest hits, but the crowd didn't seem to mind hearing the oldies. “Do you know what the most signif…

Man killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The incident in Florida took place on Sunday when US President Donald Trump was in Washington, DC.

France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Top French diplomat says his government rejects any attempt to use Quentin Deranque's death 'for political purposes'.

Khamenei Prepares to Die: Takes Steps to Ensure Succession...

The Jerusalem Post

Khamenei Prepares to Die: Takes Steps to Ensure Succession... (Second column, 4th story, link) Related stories:WITKOFF: Iran could be close to enriching uranium for bomb-making material... PAPER: President can't remember whether he 'obl…

Conservatives cried voter fraud long before Trump

Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Claims of stolen elections and tainted ballots have often been aimed at curbing Black political power

They Jail Coup Plotters And Predators; We Shield Trump

Cliff Schecter, Crooksandliars.com

Our founding document inspired democracies across the globe. The separation of powers. Checks and balances. No kings. No untouchables. Other countries adopted those ideas, values, laws, and—here’s the wild part—they actually still enforce them! In America, th…

Russia targets Ukraine with 345 drones and missiles, Zelenskyy says

Somayeh Malekian, Abcnews.com

"Russia will not stop," said Yulia Svyrydenko, the Ukrainian prime minister.

Trump tariff chaos: What does 15% levy mean for trade deals the US signed?

Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English

From the EU to Vietnam to the UK and India, multiple countries had signed or finalised trade deals with the US.

Supreme Court Voids Trump Tariffs: Tech Prices Expected To Drop As Electronics Taxes Are Ruled Illegal

Paulo Montenegro, Ubergizmo

In a landmark 6–3 ruling issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court invalidated several aggressive trade tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. According to NBCNews, the decision is expected to trigger a significant reduction…

So Sorry

Ratt, Crooksandliars.com

Happy Sunday morning here at Crooks and Liars. Let's be happy about how pissy SCOTUS made Trump on Friday, so pissy he slapped a 15% tax on everyone in the world. Have you ever seen such a spoiled rotten man-baby? It's another week with more Epstein revelatio…

The Surprising Skill MAGA Christians Say Is 'Sinful'

Caroline Bologna, HuffPost

As Christian nationalism rises, some influential voices are reframing this ability as weakness, manipulation or even a threat to faith.

The Orality Theory of Everything

Derek Thompson, The Atlantic

The decline of reading and the rise of social media are again transforming what it feels like to be a thinking person.

Right-wing media splits over Trump tariff loss

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

MAGA erupts as Supreme Court serves Mike Pence’s revenge with Trump tariffs decision

10 Sunday Morning Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Jeffrey Epstein Was Vladimir Putin’s Wealth Manager, FBI Source Claimed in Newly Released Epstein Files: Unsealed evidence related to the billionaire sex offender inclu…

USA SENDING HOSPITAL BOAT TO GREENLAND...

Katie Hawkinson, The-independent.com

USA SENDING HOSPITAL BOAT TO GREENLAND... (Second column, 1st story, link)

'Eat your heart out, Marsha,' Newsom reply to GOP at Nashville event

Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, Tennessean

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who many hope will be a Democratic presidential nominee in 2028, ties issues in blue California to red states like Tennessee.

The Paranoid Style of Jeffrey Epstein Has Come for Us All

Ana Marie Cox, The New Republic

The scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s reach into the byways of global power has been revealed to be so thorough and dark that it presents a real challenge for even seasoned conspiracy theorists to keep up. Spanning borders both geographic and partisan, his web of in…

Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Minister of the presidency says exclusive rights offered to US are part of Somaliland's push for global recognition.

Here are the billionaires running for governor across the US this year

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

From Ohio to Georgia to California, here are the billionaires who are running for their state's top office.

Kristi Noem Suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry—But TSA’s Own Findings Show It Means More Staff, Less Security

Gary Leff, Viewfromthewing.com

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry during the ongoing government shutdown, claiming it conserves staff—but TSA’s own documented findings clearly show the opposite. Eliminating expedited security means longer lines, increased sta…

Only a fraction of House seats are competitive. Redistricting is driving that lower

Ashley Lopez, NPR

Primary voters in a small number of districts play an outsized role in deciding who wins Congress. The Trump-initiated mid-decade redistricting is driving that number of competitive seats even lower.

Shrimp at 22 SC restaurants were tested. Only these 5 were selling the real deal

Karl Puckett, Hilton Head Island Packet

Another round of genetic tests is raising questions about imports of farm-raised shrimp being passed off as local in area restaurants

America's hottest NIMBY issue: Data centers

Amanda Hoover, Business Insider

As politicians can't ignore data centers anymore, everyone from Bernie Sanders to Ron DeSantis is turning against them.

Syrian Canadians waited years to return. For many, coming home has been harder than leaving

CBC News

It's been a little over a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria ended a 14-year civil war. More than 1.3 million Syrians have returned home since then, according to the UN refugee agency, primarily from neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon…

Why Kate Barr is campaigning in North Carolina as a 'fake Republican'

CBC News

Kate Barr, a progressive, is attempting to become the Republican candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 14th district, a conservative stronghold.

DHS agent killed US citizen in March last year, records reveal

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Texas shooting appears to be ​the first known instance of US citizen being killed during Trump's immigration crackdown.

Modi’s Israel visit: Timeline of India’s relations with Israel, Palestine

Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English

From Mahatma Gandhi's support for Palestine to Modi's Netanyahu embrace, how India's ties have evolved over the decades.

How to make sense of the U.S. Iran strategy

Tyler Cowen, Marginalrevolution.com

I am not saying it is a good strategy, I genuinely do not know.  But the people behind the scenes, what are they thinking?  Did we not just, not too long ago, take out or at least disable some big chunk of the Iranian nuclear assets?  So what are we going aft…

Iran’s president says his country will not bow to US pressure

Al Jazeera English

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will not bow to US pressure over nuclear talks.

DHS says it's suspending TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to shutdown

Ayesha Ali, Luke Barr, Abcnews.com

The rare move will result in longer lines, likely frustrating many travelers.

U.S. Cannot Legally Impose Tariffs Using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

Simon Lester, Worldtradelaw.net

If the Supreme Court strikes down nonreciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Trump Administration reportedly plans to re-impose some of the tariffs by citing authorities in other laws.

Trump demands Netflix fire former national security advisor Susan Rice from its board

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, Business Insider

Donald Trump weighed in amid negotiations over the Warner Bros. deal, saying Netflix should fire Susan Rice from its board "or pay the consequences."

Most Americans disapprove of Trump; don't trust Dems in Congress more: Poll

Emily Guskin, Abcnews.com

A record high say he "lacks good enough physical health" to be president.

Trump says U.S. sending hospital ship to Greenland for people 'not being taken care ‌of there'

CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was working with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to send a hospital boat to Greenland, a Danish territory that Trump has ‌said he wants to acquire.

Trump Seemingly Threatens to Blow Up Netflix’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Unless Susan Rice Resigns from Board

Scoop Harrison, Consequence.net

Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. requires regulatory approval from the Trump Justice Department. Trump Seemingly Threatens to Blow Up Netflix’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Unless Susan Rice Resigns from Board Scoop Harrison

Trump to raise US global tariff from 10 to 15% after Supreme Court ruling

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Move comes as businesses seek repayment for the estimated $133bn the Trump administration has already collected.

From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap

BBC News

Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.