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Al Green ejected from Trump primetime address again — this time with protest sign

Al Green ejected from Trump primetime address again — this time with protest sign


February 25, 2026
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was ejected from President Donald Trump’s primetime address to a joint session of Congress for a second year in a row. Fox News Digital spotted Green on the Democrats’ traditional side of the House chamber Tuesday evening ahead of the State of the Union, standing at a seat just five rows […]
Trump awards Purple Hearts to National Guard members ambushed in Washington, DC: ‘We love you all’

Trump awards Purple Hearts to National Guard members ambushed in Washington, DC: ‘We love you all’


February 25, 2026
President Donald Trump, during his Tuesday night State of the Union address, awarded the Purple Heart to Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe and deceased Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, two National Guard members who were critically injured and fatally shot by a gunman who ambushed them while on duty last year in Washington, D.C. Trump used a […]
Trump takes jab at Pelosi by name over history of controversial stock trading

Trump takes jab at Pelosi by name over history of controversial stock trading


February 25, 2026
President Donald Trump called out insider trading on Capitol Hill during his address, urging Congress to ‘pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay’ while also taking a shot at Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.  ‘Let’s also ensure that members of Congress cannot corruptly profit from using insider information,’ Trump said, prompting members of both parties […]
Sen Mullin urges spring breakers to cancel trips to Mexico amid country’s violence: ‘No one should be going’

Sen Mullin urges spring breakers to cancel trips to Mexico amid country’s violence: ‘No one should be going’


February 25, 2026
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on Tuesday urged spring breakers with plans to visit Mexico to cancel their trips due to violent clashes in the country triggered by the Mexican army’s killing of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho,’ earlier this week. Mullin made the comments during an appearance on CNBC’s ‘Squawk […]
Trump awards back-to-back Medals of Honor during State of the Union address

Trump awards back-to-back Medals of Honor during State of the Union address


February 25, 2026
President Donald Trump used part of his State of the Union address on Tuesday to spotlight American military heroism, awarding U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover and U.S. Navy Captain E. Royce Williams with the nation’s highest military honor.  Recounting what he described as a high-risk January raid targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Trump […]
Trump’s ‘home run’ SOTU speech sparks praise from conservatives online while leaving Democrats seething

Trump’s ‘home run’ SOTU speech sparks praise from conservatives online while leaving Democrats seething


February 25, 2026
Many conservatives quickly took to social media to praise President Trump’s State of the Union speech, which lasted just under two hours, energizing Republicans and riling Democrats. ‘It’s not just an excellent speech, it’s mostly POTUS himself,’ conservative radio host Mark Levin posted on X. ‘ He’s a truly historic leader. I know it drives DC nuts. […]
Jasmine Crockett trashes Trump, boycotts his speech: ‘The current state of our union is grim’

Jasmine Crockett trashes Trump, boycotts his speech: ‘The current state of our union is grim’


February 25, 2026
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas said Tuesday that she would ‘boycott’ President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. She blasted him as a ‘wannabe king’ and described the present state of the union as ‘grim.’ ‘Tonight, I will boycott Donald Trump’s State of the Union address,’ she said in the statement. ‘The American […]
5 Supreme Court justices skip Trump State of the Union after key tariff ruling

5 Supreme Court justices skip Trump State of the Union after key tariff ruling


February 25, 2026
A majority of the U.S. Supreme Court’s justices were absent from President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday night — a conspicuous move coming just days after the high court struck down his signature global tariff policy. Only Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Associate Justices Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh and […]
‘Squad’ member wears ‘F— ICE’ pin on House floor during Trump address

‘Squad’ member wears ‘F— ICE’ pin on House floor during Trump address


February 25, 2026
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., wore a round button to the State of the Union address that read ‘F— ICE,’ referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She also wore a message that read, ‘STAND WITH SURVIVORS RELEASE THE FILES,’ in an apparent reference to materials pertaining to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Other lawmakers could be […]
Speechwriters split after Trump’s record-breaking SOTU: ‘Living in his own reality’ vs. ‘Resounding speech’

Speechwriters split after Trump’s record-breaking SOTU: ‘Living in his own reality’ vs. ‘Resounding speech’


February 25, 2026
Presidential speechwriters sharply split late Tuesday after President Donald Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union address, drawing praise from allies and prompting early exits from some Democrats. During his address, Trump focused on immigration enforcement, economic concerns and global trade issues as he occasionally sparred with Democrats like Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who, […]
UK government to unseal former ambassador Mandelson documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein probe

UK government to unseal former ambassador Mandelson documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein probe


February 24, 2026
The UK government is set to unseal a first batch of key documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the U.S., MPs were told Monday. The disclosure, set for ‘early March,’ follows a Commons motion ordering the release of files related to Mandelson’s vetting for the post and comes in the wake of […]
Former Secret Service officials warn of low-tech threats facing Trump after latest Mar-a-Lago breach

Former Secret Service officials warn of low-tech threats facing Trump after latest Mar-a-Lago breach


February 24, 2026
A deadly confrontation at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend is the latest in a string of high-profile security incidents involving President Donald Trump, as former Secret Service officials warn that low-tech, lone actors now pose one of the toughest challenges to presidential protection. ‘It should be quite clear to all of us by now that Trump […]
UK’s Starmer calls Russia-Ukraine war ‘most critical issue of our age’ on invasion anniversary

UK’s Starmer calls Russia-Ukraine war ‘most critical issue of our age’ on invasion anniversary


February 24, 2026
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer referred to the ongoing conflict as ‘the most critical issue of our age,’ according to a press release announcing additional UK assistance for Ukraine. ‘On this grim anniversary, our message to the Ukrainian people is […]
Russia’s war against Ukraine enters fifth year as experts outline 3 possible outcomes

Russia’s war against Ukraine enters fifth year as experts outline 3 possible outcomes


February 24, 2026
Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has settled into a grinding conflict defined by high casualties and incremental territorial shifts. Russia still controls roughly one-fifth of Ukrainian territory, while Kyiv has recently clawed back limited ground in counteroffensives. Military estimates put Russian losses at about 1.2 million casualties since 2022, with […]
DHS shutdown looms over Mar-a-Lago shooting as unpaid Secret Service agents neutralize armed suspect

DHS shutdown looms over Mar-a-Lago shooting as unpaid Secret Service agents neutralize armed suspect


February 24, 2026
The U.S. Secret Service-involved shooting of a man with a shotgun inside the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago over the weekend brought the Department of Homeland Security’s partial shutdown into new focus. Two USSS agents and a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy confronted and later shot and killed Austin Martin, 21, who authorities said slipped […]