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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his Canberra residence on the evening of February 24 due to a security threat. He remains safe, and police are currently investigating the incident.

Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after being arrested in an investigation into allegations of leaking classified information to Jeffrey Epstein. The incident is putting significant pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government.

Commemorating four years of conflict, President Zelensky asserts that Russia has failed to subjugate Ukraine, while international negotiation efforts and support remain largely deadlocked.

President Trump posted on Truth Social that Governor Gavin Newsom had withdrawn from the presidential race, despite Newsom never officially declaring his candidacy. Newsom's team responded with sharp criticism.

Oscar Freemond Fowler III, who received federal clemency from former President Biden as part of a group of over 2,500 inmates, has been re-arrested in Florida to face state-level charges.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the allocation of $35 million in state funds to support undocumented immigrants, as the Trump administration ramps up its large-scale deportation program.

Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) declared FBI Director Kash Patel 'does not love America' after Patel appeared in the Team USA men's ice hockey locker room at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

President Trump enters this year's State of the Union with a clear goal: to improve his declining approval ratings and protect the Republican Party's narrow majority in Congress.

Tears flowed in the East Room as the names of 62 victims were read aloud, the military choir sang "Amazing Grace," and President Trump signed a proclamation designating February 22 as "Angel Family Day."

Business attorney Caroline Shinkle, 33, has announced her candidacy to replace Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th District – a deeply Democratic area covering Manhattan's East Side to West Side.

Democratic senators have introduced a bill demanding the refund of $175 billion in tariffs collected before the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its authority when imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The European Parliament has decided to postpone for a second time the vote on a trade agreement with the US after President Trump imposed a global import tariff of 15%.

Rep. Tony Gonzales was revealed to have sent suggestive texts to his female aide, Regina Santos-Aviles, in May 2024. The aide self-immolated in her backyard 16 months later, and her family released the messages.

Judge Aileen Cannon has permanently blocked the release of Volume II of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's report concerning former President Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term.

President Trump publicly criticized the Supreme Court, predicting an unfavorable ruling in the birthright citizenship case after his defeat in the IEEPA tariff case.

President Trump hosted a memorial ceremony in the White House East Room, signing a proclamation designating February 22 as Angel Family Day, honoring 62 victims killed in cases involving illegal immigrants.

President Trump invited the US men's ice hockey team as honored guests to the State of the Union address after their 2-1 victory over Canada to clinch the Olympic gold medal, praising goalie Hellebuyck for stopping 41 of 42 shots.

President Trump announced he would impose much higher tariffs on countries accused of exploiting the Supreme Court's ruling to disadvantage the US, emphasizing the message BUYER BEWARE.

A woman adopted from Iran at age two, who grew up in the family of a former U.S. Air Force serviceman, faces deportation back to Iran for overstaying her visa since 1974, when she was just four years old.

Florida Senate Bill 52 allows churches, synagogues, and mosques to use armed volunteers for security without professional licenses, aiming to reduce security costs.

U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff warns Iran may be just one week away from acquiring bomb-grade material, as President Trump considers response options following Iran's uranium enrichment crossing a red line.

Dana Stroul, a former senior Pentagon official, believes US forces are ready for a sustained, high-intensity campaign against Iran, with two aircraft carriers and reinforced capabilities operating in the region.

Austin Tucker Martin, 21, who entered Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun and was fatally shot, had expressed an obsession with the Epstein files in messages to a colleague a week before the incident. His cousin stated he supported President Trump and didn't even know how to use a gun.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the mechanism for refunding International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff revenue depends on lower court rulings, as the Trump administration shifts to other legal bases to maintain its trade protection policy.

Commentator Tucker Carlson publicly apologized after claiming Israeli President Isaac Herzog had appeared on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, admitting there was no evidence and he should not have implied holding unverified information.

Long Island Democratic leaders strongly criticized after a video emerged showing an ICE agent hitting a handcuffed man's head against a brick wall during an arrest in Hempstead Village. The video quickly went viral, intensifying debate around local immigration enforcement practices.

Nomma Zarubina, 35, a Brooklyn resident, pleaded guilty to perjury with the FBI and immigration authorities after sending numerous personal messages to a federal agent. She faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and potential deportation from the U.S.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has responded to a wave of criticism following her foreign policy speech in Germany, while former Governor Chris Christie suggests she could become president if voters have a strong ideological reaction in the 2028 election cycle.

A man in his 20s carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can was shot by the US Secret Service early Sunday after breaching a security perimeter at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. President Trump was not present at the time of the incident.

Ukraine carried out one of its deepest attacks into Russian territory since the start of the conflict, launching its domestically-produced Flamingo cruise missile at the Votkinsk ballistic missile plant, while President Zelensky declared Kyiv would definitely not lose after four years of conflict.

Student protests have erupted in Tehran, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Khamenei. Students from major universities took to the streets, confronting security forces and Basij militia, amidst ongoing disputes over casualty figures and escalating US-Iran tensions.

Hamas declares it will only accept international forces in Gaza if they do not interfere in internal affairs, directly opposing President Trump's 20-point peace plan to disarm and remove Hamas from governance. Around 20,000 international soldiers are preparing to deploy in Rafah.

Noor Pahlavi, granddaughter of the late Shah of Iran, believes the country is closer to change than ever before amid ongoing domestic protests and increasing international pressure. She affirmed her family is ready to return as soon as Iran is free.

Noor Pahlavi, granddaughter of the late Shah of Iran, believes the country is closer to change than ever before amid domestic protests and increasing international pressure. She affirmed her family is ready to return as soon as Iran is free.

New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani faces criticism after the city required multiple forms of ID for emergency snow shoveling, even as he and his organization oppose laws requiring ID for voting.

Former Representative Katie Porter created a notable moment at the 2026 California Democratic Party Convention, holding up a whiteboard with an anti-Trump message before the crowd. The gubernatorial candidate is facing declining support amid a fiercely competitive race.

JPMorgan Chase confirmed for the first time in court filings that it closed the bank accounts of President Trump and related businesses in February 2021, following the incident at the Capitol. The $5 billion lawsuit is becoming a focal point in the debate over "debanking" in the U.S.

California Democratic leaders are concerned about the possibility of two Republican candidates advancing to the November gubernatorial general election, as polls show Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco leading while Democratic votes are split. This could be the first time California elects a Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger left office.

A coalition of 800 small businesses is calling on the government for full and automatic refunds of emergency tariffs after the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling rejected President Trump's use of the IEEPA to impose duties. The total amount is estimated at $200 million, but the refund mechanism remains unclear.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, demanding that the federal government refund approximately $8.7 billion in tariffs, which he claims have imposed severe financial burdens on Illinois businesses and residents. The White House has not yet issued an official response.

Numerous videos circulating on social media show students at universities across Iran protesting against the government, with demonstrators chanting slogans critical of the ruling regime. Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the scale or specific developments of these protests.

The Sandy Springs Police Department, in collaboration with the FBI and ICE, arrested three suspects and shut down four massage parlors during an operation called "No Safe Haven," targeting prostitution and human trafficking. The closed establishments are located on Roswell Road and Cliftwood Drive.

Minnesota State Representative Leigh Finke (D) has sparked debate after opposing a bill requiring age verification for adult content websites, arguing it could impact LGBTQ+ youth. A video of her speech went viral, drawing mixed reactions.

President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods imported from all countries, disregarding a previous Supreme Court ruling that limited the executive branch's tariff authority. This move creates a direct conflict between the White House and the federal judiciary.

President Trump publicly criticized Supreme Court justices for voting against his tariff policy, calling it a disgrace to the nation, amid escalating debate over executive power in trade.

A FOX News Digital investigation reveals that Chicago taxpayers are footing hundreds of millions of dollars for public infrastructure related to the Obama Presidential Center project, despite former President Obama once calling it a gift to the city.

Over 41,000 U.S. Coast Guard members face the risk of not receiving pay on February 27 due to a lack of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A group of 13 lawmakers, led by Representative Nicole Malliotakis, sent a letter urging President Trump to intervene urgently.

University of Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton and legendary Herschel Walker made a surprise appearance with President Trump at an event in Rome, Georgia, where Trump endorsed Lt. Governor Burt Jones for the 2026 gubernatorial race.

Georgia Democratic lawmakers have unveiled a voting rights bill amid escalating tensions following an FBI raid on the Fulton County election office and ongoing state Election Board meetings.

FEC filings reveal Dan Osborn's campaign spent over $370,000 on family members, including approximately $246,000 paid to his wife and her consulting firm.

President Trump announced he would direct federal agencies to declassify records related to UFOs, unidentified aerial phenomena, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

President Trump spoke in North Georgia, highlighting the impact of 50% steel tariffs, announcing $18 trillion in investment commitments, and officially endorsing Clayton Fuller in the 14th District's special election.

Georgia House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, the longest-serving individual in that role in state history, announced she will retire at the end of her current term in January 2027.

The US deployed the supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East and warned Iran to reach a deal, while Tehran conducted naval exercises with Moscow in the Strait of Hormuz—a route for one-fifth of the world's seaborne crude oil.