Day: February 20, 2026

Rick Scott says Prince Andrew ‘absolutely’ must face US trial in Epstein case if American laws were broken

2:30 am February 20, 2026

A top Senate Republican demanded that if former Prince Andrew is found to have broken American laws with his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, he should stand trial in the U.S. “If he’s violated American law, absolutely,” Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital. Scott’s comments came after the news that the former prince, now […]

Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change

2:24 am February 20, 2026

As U.S. forces surge into the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, the military posture is drawing comparisons to the 2003 Iraq War buildup. But military experts and former officials say that while the scale of visible force may look similar, the design and intent are fundamentally different. In early 2003, the United States […]

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

2:17 am February 20, 2026

Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit. More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of them Canadian geese — were reported between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16 across seven counties, according to New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Although […]

Stephen A Smith calls on Gavin Newsom to ‘answer’ for California’s homelessness, crime

12:42 am February 20, 2026

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith called out California Gov. Gavin Newsom on his “Straight Shooter” podcast Wednesday, telling the governor he is “still waiting” for him to appear on his show and “answer” for issues facing the state, including homelessness, crime, California’s sanctuary status and what he described as “billions in debt.” Smith noted that […]

Virginia Republicans charge ‘power grab’ as Democrat who backed redistricting runs for Congress

12:36 am February 20, 2026

Virginia Republicans are taking aim at a Democratic state lawmaker who played a key role in pushing through congressional redistricting in the state and is now running for newly drawn U.S. House seat. After Virginia Delegate Dan Helmer launched a congressional campaign, some Republican leaders took aim at him for what they call a “power […]