Month: February 2026

A chronicle of Donald Trump's Crimes or Allegations

FedEx says it will return any refunds it gets from Trump tariffs to customers 

Delivery giant FedEx said it will return to customers any refunds it gets from President Trump’s tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful last week.  FedEx is among more than 1,000 companies that have filed lawsuits with the U.S. Court of International Trade to recoup the costs of Trump’s tariffs, mostly filed before the…

Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin ‘immediately’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats are demanding refunds for their constituents after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Trump’s tariff agenda last week. Their request came in a Friday letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The group of senators referenced Bessent’s previous assurance in January that refunds…

Does RFK Jr. care that babies will needlessly die under his vaccination policies?

Federal employees, Kennedy said, were promoting the “mass poisoning” of the American public. Then, in 2025, measles exploded, with more than 2,200 cases across 45 states.

Live updates: Bill Clinton takes his turn with House panel; Trump heads to Texas

Former President Bill Clinton will sit for a deposition in New York before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His closed-door testimony comes a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was deposed on the matter, during which she criticized questions that veered off…

All 3 Texas GOP Senate candidates invited to join Trump in Corpus Christi

The three leading candidates in the competitive Texas Senate Republican primary have all been invited to join President Trump’s Friday stop in Corpus Christi, just days ahead of the Lone Star State’s Tuesday primaries. Though Trump is visiting the state in an official capacity, observers are eager to see if the president will address the…

HuffPost Headlines 2-27

Hillary bites back, Paramount comes out on top and U.S.A. Women’s Hockey brushes off a White House invitation — just some of the stories HuffPost is following.

US hockey player knocks White House TikTok: ‘Clearly fake’

Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that a video posted on the White House’s official TikTok page appearing to show the American hockey player speaking ill of Canadians after the U.S. won gold during the Winter Olympics was “clearly fake.” The video, which provides a disclaimer that it contains “AI-generated media,” used dubbed audio over a real…

68 percent disagree with Trump claims economy is ‘booming’: Survey

President Trump declared that the “roaring economy is roaring like never before” during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. A majority of Americans disagree, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday, found that 68 percent of Americans do not believe the U.S. economy is “booming.” Only 30 percent of respondents…

US authorizes departure of non-emergency personnel from Jerusalem ahead of possible Iran strike

The State Department authorized the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from Israel in an updated travel advisory issued Friday as tension in the Middle East and concerns around civil unrest rise. “The security environment is complex and can change quickly, and violence can occur in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza…

Trump’s war on fraud is political genius 

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

Thune warns Texas Senate seat could flip to Democrats

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is warning that the Texas Senate seat long held by Sen. John Cornyn (R) could flip to Democrats in the November election if the incumbent is defeated in the GOP primary. “Honestly, if you look at the polling in a general election setting, I don’t think it’s outside the…

Trump Promised To Halve Energy Costs In First Year, But Raised Them Instead

The president claimed he would slash energy prices by half or more. Gasoline is slightly cheaper. Just about everything else is up substantially.

Trump looms large in Texas as GOP gears up for Senate primary

President Trump is looming large over Texas as the Lone Star State’s GOP gears up for competitive primaries next week. The president is set to stop in Corpus Christi on Friday, just days after his State of the Union address and as Texas voters cast their ballots in a high-stakes, three-way Republican primary race for…
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Seth Meyers Stunned Into Silence By GOP Senator’s Spin

The “Late Night” host took some time out to process the comment.

Stephen Colbert Pokes Trump In One Of His Sorest Of All Sore Spots

The “Late Show” host mocked the president for slipping in the one area that matters most to him. 

D’OH!: Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Trump Or Cartoon’ Quote Game Ends With Perfect Punchline

From “I wanna go home grandma” to “the hair found me.”

Olympic Hockey MVP’s ‘Busy’ Reply To Trump Has People Reading Between The Lines

“That’s the politest ‘Hell No’ I’ve ever heard!” wrote one commenter.

Jimmy Kimmel Burns Trump With An Absolutely Historic Reminder

The late night host showed the president some awkward footage of a key ally.

JD Vance Thinks He’s The ‘Coolest’ VP In History, But With A Twist

The claim from Donald Trump’s vice president went about as well as you’d expect on social media.

‘Staggering’ Incompetence: Critics Rip Trump Admin After U.S. Shoots Down Its Own Drone

The military reportedly used a laser weapon to take down a drone operated by Customs and Border Protection.  

Stephen A. Smith Chides Democrats For Letting Trump Play Them ‘Like A Fiddle’

“Don’t kill the messenger,” the politically-opinionated sports personality said.

Wesley Hunt points to Vance, Scott in defending missed votes

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) on Thursday defended his missed votes in the House by pointing to Senate votes missed by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Vice President Vance when he represented Ohio. Hunt was questioned about his voting record in an appearance on “The Will Cain Show” on Fox News. Host Will Cain said Hunt…

Vance: ‘No chance’ any Iran strikes would lead to long war in Middle East

Vice President Vance on Thursday defended the U.S. potentially launching military strikes on Iran, saying there was “no chance” that it would lead to a longer war in the Middle East. Vance said in an interview with The Washington Post that the strikes would be a deterrent to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon…

Denver mayor bans federal immigration agents from city property

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston (D) on Thursday announced that federal immigration agents are banned from city property while also mandating Denver law enforcement to protect protesters. Johnston issued the ban via an executive order. The order mandates that Denver police and sheriff’s deputies document federal immigration officers with body cameras, give life-saving aid to someone…

Mamdani’s Office Says Trump Was ‘Very Enthusiastic’ About His NYC Housing Proposals

Trump was “very enthusiastic” about Mamdani’s housing proposals for New York City, the mayor’s office said.