Trump News for Thursday, February 26, 2026

Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, briefed President Donald Trump on Thursday on potential military options in Iran, a source said.

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: So far, so good for New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s de…

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sometimes appears as if he’s more interested in the optics of playing the part of a military leader than he is in actually being a military leader.  Maybe that’s why he has chosen a Hollywood-esque high noon — or, at least, late …

A group of pro-Trump lawyers is circulating a draft of an emergency executive order that would give President Trump sweeping power over voting, sources tell ABC News.

A US District Judge denied a preservation group's effort to put a pause on construction

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Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel.

The U.S. and Iran held face-to-face talks in Geneva on Thursday, but a huge military build-up of U.S. forces in the Middle East has the region bracing for war.

Administrators say agents 'made misrepresentations', claimed missing person search to detain woman at school building.

I’ll take my joy where I can. And this iteration of the Trump DOJ continues to provide bright bursts of schadenfreude-tinted sunshine. Any competent DOJ can close cases. Any barely competent prosecutor can push a case past a grand jury. Any sufficiently slipp…

Columbia University says federal immigration agents entered a residence hall under the guise of searching for a missing person and then arrested Ellie Aghayeva, a student from Azerbaijan.

A Columbia University student was detained by Department of Homeland Security agents after they allegedly made "misrepresentations" to enter a dorm, the school said.

Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.

Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.

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

Brendan Bordelon / Politico: Some AI policymakers and lawyers warn that DOD's threats to Anthropic are contradictory and could chill partnerships between the government and Silicon Valley  —  Dean Ball, a former AI adviser in the Trump administration, said th…

Late last week, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs imposed under the federal International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as unlawful. The Court did not, however, say how or when — or whether — the Trump administration will …

The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.

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California residents are noticing new license plate readers that appear to be operated by the Border Patrol. Some have had confusing encounters with agents.

Misbehaving dogs in the White House have plagued administration after administration.

Presidential oratory once sought to elevate its audience, through high seriousness and artful rhetoric, but also by being high-minded and fair.

Four people on a speedboat were killed and six injured in a "confrontation" near Cuba after those on the U.S.-registered vessel opened fire on Cuban troops, the Cuban Ministry of the Interior said.

160 Democratic lawmakers from across the country are backing a soon-to-be-introduced bill that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to eliminate IRS Direct File. The Direct File Act, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA…

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The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.

Trump seems to prefer permanent daylight saving time, while RFK Jr. wants standard time ... but is too cowardly to say so.

Scandal individualises corruption, creating a spectacle that redirects anger away from structural power.

With the Phillies at bat against the Tigers, a dad makes a backhanded grab all while not spilling his beer.

The rare but pivotal elections that changed the conversation about American democracy.

A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump's protectionist trade strategy.

The issue of Greenland, which Donald Trump wants to annex, is likely to dominate the election campaign.

Most of Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr’s time lately has been split between destroying all consumer protection oversight and threatening media companies with fake investigations if they’re not appropriately deferential to our mad idiot king. The latter has tende…

The UFC will spend up to $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.

Echoes of 2003: How Trump is using conflicting intel and homeland threats to justify a new escalation with Iran.

Anthropic is at risk of getting blacklisted by the US government on Friday unless it agrees to terms established by the Defense Department.

Months after NPR reported on the Pentagon's efforts to sever ties with Scouting America, efforts to maintain the partnership have new momentum

President Trump has yet to give a good rationale.

The president will need the Court to have a veneer of legitimacy for when it blesses other, more damaging parts of his agenda.

A federal judge in Tennessee will hear arguments over whether the government is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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

After the Supreme Court declared the emergency tariffs illegal, the refund process will be messy and will go to businesses first.

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President Donald Trump announced a federal savings match plan for private-sector workers during his 2026 State of the Union speech.

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.

Hillary is scheduled to testify on Thursday, February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27.

A viral incident between New Yorkers and NYPD officers during Monday's blizzard has snowballed into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first test with the police brass.

ABC News' Matt Rivers went on patrol with Mexican marines in Cancun as authorities in the country step up security efforts.

Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.

The report highlighted US chip export rules hindering Nvidia's competitiveness in China's market.

A wholesome moment captured on camera as a teenager successfully rides a bike for the first time after being taught by his basketball teammates and coach in Fort Scott, Kansas.

The agents were fired after FBI Director Kash Patel told Reuters that phone records belonging to him and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had been subpoenaed.

ICE will not be deployed at polling places during the midterm elections later this year, state election security administrators were told during a call.

US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.

A Canadian photographer used a 360-degree lens camera to capture a unique timelapse view of the northern lights over South Indian Lake, Manitoba.

Iran's top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran's oil trade.

Democratic Congressman Al Green thinks peaceful protests still matter ... especially when it comes to President Donald Trump and his incendiary language and conduct. Green, a representative for the state of Texas, made headlines last night when he…

The Trump administration is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's defense against drug trafficking...