Day: February 23, 2026

Newsom says ‘fate’ will decide if he faces off against Harris in 2028 presidential primary

7:30 am February 23, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., was vague on whether he believes he and former Vice President Kamala Harris may face off against each other in a 2028 presidential primary. While promoting his upcoming memoir “Young Man in a Hurry,” Newsom was asked by CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” Sunday about his relationship with […]

Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

7:30 am February 23, 2026

Mexican forces seized rocket launchers capable of shooting down aircraft during the operation Sunday that killed cartel boss Ruben “Nemesio” Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” underscoring how the Mexican Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) amassed military-style firepower over the years. Authorities have previously linked CJNG to a 2015 attack in Jalisco in which cartel […]

Pete Hegseth dubs Team USA goaltender the ‘Secretary of Defense’ after amazing Olympic save

7:12 am February 23, 2026

After watching Team USA defeat Canada in the Olympics men’s hockey gold medal game, United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth bestowed his old title on American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck collected 41 saves to help keep the game tied at 1-1, forcing overtime. Jack Hughes ultimately scored the game-winner past Canada’s netminder Jordan Binnington. […]

Prince William reveals toll of Andrew arrest in first public appearance since royal scandal

7:07 am February 23, 2026

Prince William admitted he was not in a “calm state” while attending the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). The Prince of Wales walked the red carpet at London’s Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall alongside Kate Middleton, his first public appearance since Thursday’s arrest of his uncle, former Prince Andrew. When asked if he had a […]

Iran unrest escalates as gunfire, tear gas hit universities amid looming US strike

6:21 am February 23, 2026

Tensions flared Sunday across Iran as anti-government protests reignited at major universities and in the streets of Tehran, with reports of tear gas and shots fired in the capital. Students gathered in Tehran and the northeastern city of Mashhad to mark 40-day memorials for those killed during January’s nationwide anti-government demonstrations before violence broke out. […]