Day: February 26, 2026

DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms

2:16 pm February 26, 2026

An official with the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials Wednesday that federal immigration agents will not be stationed at polling locations during the November midterm elections, as some Democrats have warned the Trump administration could attempt to interfere in the elections through intimidation or racial profiling. Heather Honey, DHS’ deputy assistant secretary […]

Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: ‘Record levels of service’

12:46 pm February 26, 2026

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is “consistently” under 100,000 for the first time since 2020. The last time the backlog was this low was in May 2020, during President Donald Trump’s first term in the White House. “Under President Trump, VA is providing […]

Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it

12:29 pm February 26, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Thursday that his country could “completely destroy” South Korea if it feels threatened, escalating rhetoric while ruling out renewed talks. Speaking at North Korea’s week-long Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, Kim labeled South Korea the “most hostile enemy” and said “the conciliatory attitude that […]

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes

9:12 am February 26, 2026

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed by fans attending the NJ Devils hockey game at the Prudential Center on Wednesday. The game marked the NHL return of Team USA Olympic hero Jack Hughes since he scored the winning goal against Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday. Sherrill was in attendance to welcome […]

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro’s legal bills amid federal charges

8:42 am February 26, 2026

The Trump administration has moved to block the Venezuelan government from covering the legal expenses of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as he fights federal drug trafficking and weapons charges in New York, according to a court filing from his attorney. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in federal court in New […]