President Donald Trump convened a meeting with farmers and biofuels industry representatives at the White House to discuss fuel additive mandates and the Renewable Fuel Standard. The event focused on addressing concerns regarding the future of ethanol production and the administration's approach to regulatory policies affecting the agricultural and energy sectors in the United States.
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, met with representatives of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Florida. The discussions, which took place amid a transition period in Washington, focused on potential avenues for dialogue between the two nations. The meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to engage with the incoming administration.
Reports circulating regarding a $300 billion oil refinery project in Brownsville, Texas, involving President Trump and Reliance Industries have been investigated. Current data indicates no official confirmation or evidence exists to support the announcement of such a deal, raising questions about the validity of the claims.
The U.S. Department of Justice has released a new batch of documents pertaining to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The records, which stem from ongoing legal proceedings, contain various mentions of public figures, including uncorroborated allegations involving President Donald Trump, as part of a broader effort to provide transparency regarding the case.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have acquired an under-construction estate on Miami's exclusive Indian Creek island. The transaction, valued at $170 million, establishes a new residential real estate price record for Miami-Dade County, further cementing the area's status as a hub for high-net-worth individuals.
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its appeals in civil cases against four prominent law firms—Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Susman Godfrey, and Jenner & Block—that had successfully challenged executive orders issued by former President Trump. These orders, from 2025, sought to impose sanctions on the firms for their legal work and policies.
Former US President Donald Trump has shifted his stance towards Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, moving from initial hostility and imposing tariffs to seeking rapprochement. This change follows the failure of efforts to influence Brazil's legal proceedings against Jair Bolsonaro, a US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, and a strategic interest in Brazil's rare earth mineral reserves. Tariffs on Brazilian exports have been eased, and a meeting between the two leaders is anticipated.
The United States and Indonesia have finalized a significant trade agreement, eliminating tariffs on over 99% of U.S. products and setting a 19% reciprocal tariff for most Indonesian imports. The deal aims to enhance trade in manufacturing, agriculture, and digital sectors, with commercial agreements valued at approximately $33 billion.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address, defending his trade policies and new tariff announcements. This comes days after the Supreme Court struck down key tariffs imposed under emergency powers, creating significant economic uncertainty and legal challenges regarding billions in collected duties.
President Donald Trump has enacted a new 15% global tariff on imports, effective February 24, 2026, under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This move follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated his previous tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The administration cites 'large and serious' U.S. balance-of-payments deficits as justification for the temporary duties.
U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon has permanently barred the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation into former President Donald Trump's classified documents case. The ruling, issued Monday, cites 'manifest injustice' to Trump and co-defendants, whose charges were previously dismissed.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is requesting a Paris criminal court to merge two definitive sentences from separate convictions for graft and illegal campaign financing. He aims to have time served under electronic monitoring for one case count towards the other, a procedure his lawyer describes as 'routine'.
An armed man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina, was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy after breaching the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago early Sunday morning. President Donald Trump was not present at the resort during the incident.
A new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll reveals that 60% of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's job performance, with the survey conducted just before his upcoming State of the Union address. The poll highlights significant public discontent across various policy areas.
President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies, including the Pentagon, to begin identifying and releasing government records related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and alien life forms. The directive, announced on Truth Social, follows heightened public interest and recent comments from former President Barack Obama.
US President Donald Trump has announced the first tranche of Japanese investments in the United States, totaling $36 billion. These three projects, including a major natural gas facility, a crude oil export terminal, and a synthetic diamond plant, are part of Japan's $550 billion capital fund commitment to the US.
Argentine President Javier Milei is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the inaugural summit of former U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' on February 19, 2026. Milei will also hold a meeting with Trump during his visit. The Board of Peace, an initiative launched by Trump, aims to address major international conflicts and is expected to announce over US$5 billion in pledges for Gaza reconstruction.
A massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, caused by a collapsed 72-inch pipe on January 19, has prompted former President Donald Trump to announce FEMA's key role in the federal response. The incident, releasing up to 300 million gallons of raw wastewater, is considered one of the largest in U.S. history, sparking environmental concerns and political debate over responsibility.
President Donald Trump announced that his newly established Board of Peace has secured over $5 billion in pledges for the reconstruction of war-ravaged Gaza. These commitments, which also include thousands of personnel for an international stabilization force, are slated for formal announcement at the board's inaugural meeting in Washington on February 19, 2026.
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order directing the Pentagon to purchase electricity from coal-fired plants, a move aimed at bolstering the struggling fossil fuel industry. The order, signed on February 11, 2026, also includes a $175 million investment for upgrades to six coal plants across several states. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to increase reliance on coal despite environmental concerns.
