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Susan Rice Signals Future Regulatory Risks for Corporations Aligned with Trump
Washington, Friday, 20 February 2026.
Rice explicitly warns corporations to preserve documents now, signaling that a future Democratic administration will reject a “forgive and forget” approach in favor of strict regulatory accountability.
Huckabee Pledges to Sanction International Courts While Rejecting Israeli Funding for Gaza
Jerusalem, Friday, 20 February 2026.
Signaling a sharp policy shift, Ambassador Huckabee explicitly vowed to “neuter” the ICC and ICJ while asserting Israel should not bear the financial burden of Gaza’s reconstruction.
Supreme Court Overturns President Trump’s Global Tariffs in Landmark Ruling
Washington D.C., Friday, 20 February 2026.
This 6-3 decision limits executive power and invalidates “Liberation Day” duties, leaving the administration potentially liable to refund over $175 billion previously collected from American importers.
EEOC Sues Coca-Cola Distributor Over Male Exclusion from Corporate Event
Bedford, Friday, 20 February 2026.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed its first workplace diversity lawsuit of President Trump’s second term, suing Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for alleged sex discrimination. The complaint contends the distributor violated federal civil rights law by excluding male employees from a paid, company-sponsored networking trip to a Connecticut casino in September 2024. This legal action marks a pivotal shift in regulatory enforcement, signaling the agency’s intensified scrutiny of corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that restrict professional opportunities based on gender.
Utah Senate Committee Rejects Government-Managed Gold Payment System
Salt Lake City, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
On February 17, 2026, Utah lawmakers defeated House Bill 195, rejecting a state-run transactional gold system for the second consecutive year. Despite Utah’s strong sound money ranking, advocates and legislators dismissed the proposal as a “government boondoggle,” arguing that precious metal ownership should remain outside state administration.
Trump Launches Gaza Reconstruction Initiative as Major European Allies Decline Participation
Washington D.C., Thursday, 19 February 2026.
While securing $5 billion in pledges today, the inaugural Board of Peace meeting highlighted a transatlantic rift as key European powers refused full membership in the US-led body.
Potential US-Iran Conflict Looms Amidst Stalled Nuclear Talks
Washington, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Tensions escalate as Trump considers military action against Iran as early as February 21, 2026, while Iran conducts military drills in the Strait of Hormuz. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted an AI-generated picture of a sunken USS Gerald Ford.
Reports Link Rep. Tony Gonzales to Affair with Staffer Prior to Her Suicide
San Antonio, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Recovered text messages reportedly confirm Rep. Tony Gonzales had an affair with a staffer prior to her suicide, triggering resignation calls and the withdrawal of a key newspaper endorsement.
Democratic Lawmakers to Boycott Trump’s State of the Union for Protest Rally
Washington D.C., Thursday, 19 February 2026.
At least 12 Democrats will skip President Trump’s address next Tuesday, opting for a rival “People’s State of the Union” rally on the National Mall to protest administration policies.