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Today: February 20, 2026
Today: February 20, 2026

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AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend the Supreme Court’s oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving the attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, an unusual show of support by the central bank chair

AP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case
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Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?

Will the Supreme Court continue to protect the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump?
Business|Economy

Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom

Justices are currently looking at whether Trump’s tariffs are constitutional. But that ruling won’t shed any light on whether they are wise.

Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Anti-abortion movement seeks to escalate clashes over blue state ‘shield’ laws

Anti-abortion movement seeks to escalate clashes over blue state ‘shield’ laws

Anti-abortion movement seeks to escalate clashes over blue state ‘shield’ laws
Business|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims

Supreme Court agrees to hear longstanding fight over Roundup cancer claims
Crime|Technology

Supreme Court will decide on use of warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide the constitutionality of broad search warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes

Supreme Court will decide on use of warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from agrochemical manufacturer Bayer to block thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits
Health|Opinion|Political|Science

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users

The high court recognizes a person’s right to self-defense with firearms but has also upheld the government’s power to enforce limits on that right.

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users
Election|Political|US|World

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law

The Supreme Court is reviving a Republican challenge to a law allowing the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court sides with Montana police on warrant requirements during emergencies

The Supreme Court has sided with Montana police in a case over when officers can enter a home without a warrant if an emergency might be unfolding inside

Supreme Court sides with Montana police on warrant requirements during emergencies
Crime|US

Supreme Court backs Montana police who entered a home without warrant for emergency

Supreme Court backs Montana police who entered a home without warrant for emergency

Supreme Court backs Montana police who entered a home without warrant for emergency
Business|Election|Political|US

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation

Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation
Education|Health|Political|Sports

Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes

Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes

Takeaways from Supreme Court arguments on transgender athletes
Education|Health|Political|Sports|World

Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’

Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’

Since the Supreme Court protected transgender people from discrimination, ‘The backlash has been brutal’
Political

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

Chief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
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The Supreme Court's most consequential term yet?

The Court will decide several cases that could expand the president's power, making it one of the most significant terms in decades.

The Supreme Court's most consequential term yet?
Political|US|World

Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now

The Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown

Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
Crime|Political|World

In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago

In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago

In major loss for Trump, Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago
Business

Supreme Court sides with immigration judges in speech case for now, rebuffing Trump administration

The Supreme Court is siding with immigration judges and rebuffing the Trump administration for now in a case that could have wider implications for federal workers as the justices weigh expanding presidential firing power

Supreme Court sides with immigration judges in speech case for now, rebuffing Trump administration
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US government sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment

A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands

US government sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment
Business|Economy|Health

Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards

There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.

Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a Black death row inmate from Mississippi whose case was handled by a prosecutor with a history of dismissing Black jurors for discriminatory reasons

Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
Crime

From deportation to court, key events in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fight with the Trump administration

Kilmar Abrego Garcia entered the news in March 2025 after he was deported to El Salvador despite a court ruling that should have prevented it

From deportation to court, key events in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fight with the Trump administration
Business|Crime|Economy|Sports|US

US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case

U.S. prosecutors have told the Supreme Court that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media company in a corruption case related to the TV rights for international soccer tournaments

US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case
Arts|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court has heard arguments about how courts should decide borderline cases of whether convicted murderers are intellectually disabled and should be shielded from execution

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
Economy|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally

President Donald Trump road-tested his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appeal

Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared to back a Republican-led drive, supported by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president

Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appeal
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
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Takeaways: Supreme Court’s conservatives ready to back Trump on firings

Takeaways: Supreme Court’s conservatives ready to back Trump on firings

Takeaways: Supreme Court’s conservatives ready to back Trump on firings
Political|US

How the Supreme Court emboldened Democrats in California and elsewhere redrawing US House maps

How the Supreme Court emboldened Democrats in California and elsewhere redrawing US House maps

How the Supreme Court emboldened Democrats in California and elsewhere redrawing US House maps
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump

Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency

The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
Opinion|Political|World

Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase

Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction’ of the United States.

Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms

CNN's Joan Biskupic joins The Lead.

Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Uncategorized

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit
Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026

A divided Supreme Court has come to the rescue of Texas Republicans, ruling in favor of their new congressional map that a judge says is likely to be found racially discriminatory

The Latest: Supreme Court allows Texas to use map favoring Republicans in 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry
Business|Health|Political|US|World

Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation

The Supreme Court seemed likely on Tuesday to side with a faith-based pregnancy center challenging an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions

Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation
Business|Economy|Political|World

Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs

Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes

Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs
Political|World

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now

Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for now
Arts|Business|Education|Technology

Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head

The Supreme Court won’t immediately allow the Trump administration to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, instead delaying a decision until after they rule in two other high-profile firing cases

Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US

US Supreme Court declines bid to revive UBS whistleblower's jury award

The U.S.

US Supreme Court declines bid to revive UBS whistleblower's jury award
Crime|Political|World

Brazil top court votes to keep Bolsonaro in police custody

A four-judge panel of Brazil's Supreme Court voted unanimously on Monday to keep former President Jair Bolsonaro in police custody after Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered his

Brazil top court votes to keep Bolsonaro in police custody
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro says 'hallucinations' led him to violate ankle monitoring and cause his arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has told a judge Sunday he violated his ankle monitor due to a nervous breakdown and hallucinations

Brazil's Bolsonaro says 'hallucinations' led him to violate ankle monitoring and cause his arrest
Crime|Political|World

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro arrested over alleged plot to escape and avoid 27-year prison term

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro over claims he was planning to escape before starting his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro arrested over alleged plot to escape and avoid 27-year prison term
Political|US|World

Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race

Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Political|US|World

Supreme Court to review US government power to limit asylum processing

The U.S.

Supreme Court to review US government power to limit asylum processing